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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

II. II. Rogers is going to take
rest-about the only thing he hasn't
taken long before this.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

Maybe the earthquake in China was
merely the spirit of the Past, asleep
there for ages having a nightmare.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

The president is going to make the
meat packers clean UP. Is he going to
use a muck rake?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

There may be no Significance in the
fact that Alfonso met Ena at Irun-
and then again, there may.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

Nevertheless. not many Los Angeles
merchants would forget the name of
man who handed them $500 packages.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

There are still uses for owl cars, If
Fiesta is over
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26
Pi-LineS and Pick-Ups
ConfettL


They threw II in my bloomln' cars:
They poured II down my neck;
MY eyes are full of paper bits,
My pockets bulge. and exc,
My shoes are gaudy with the stun;
My hair sheds colored squares.
That gentle hands baptized me with
When | was unawaresl
And every time that / undress
A fresh crop must I she'd
| don't think I'll be rid of 1t
Until I'm cold and deadl
But do | kick? Not on your life!
Think how I'd feel, II r,
Amid that Joyous, festal thronT,
Untouched, had been passed byl
A Pittsburg boy has married his
mothers French maid. Chorus girl sun
ply exhausted?
The monarchs Of Europe are busy
now locking up their possessions. John
ID. is going abroad.
The war department Is to issue a. book
on suitable clothes for the Philippines.
If 1t Is Illustrated, how will It pass the
postofflce censor?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

And the next day it rained.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26
A PuzzIer.
ny GEO. BOWERs

Mama'-My dear, you mustn't say you
founded book; you must say you found
book.
Enie-Then why do you say Mr. carns-
gle founded a library. Is II because It's
q lot OF booksl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26
HIS HxouAe.

Teacher-Tommy, why didn't you eoinS
10 school yesterday afternoonf
Tommy-Well, sir, there wuz a circus Ia
town, an paw. an ma. an Aunt MARY.
an Uncle John. an Cousin nil all wanted
70 take ma
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

The monarchs of Europe are busy
now locking up their possessions. John
y. is going abroad
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

A Pittsburg boy has married his
mothers French maid. Chorus girl sup
ply exhausted?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26
NEW YORK'S
GOLD ROOM
Thrilling Story of Strenuous
Days In Wall Street When
Gold Commanded a
Heavy Premium

From the New york Evening Post
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

"Stagnation reigned in gold until the
Black Friday corner took place in
September, 1862 A clique headed by
James Fiske, jr., bought large amounts
of gold until it was said to hold $780,
900. 900, or, at least, certificates repre-
senting that sum. Although most OF
the brokers were on the bear side, the
price was forced up until Friday Sep
tember "a, when the catastrophe came.
Gold had closed at 143 the night before.
1t opened at 145, and was hoisted to
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26

The Rev. DIR. Hills says a smile will
help man to get job. Too many
smiles have lost men Jobs. too.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
NEW MINISTER IS NAMED
FOR METHODIST CHURCH

AT the conference of the North Mon
tana Mission of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, which closed at Chinook
this week, Rev. J. A. Martin was nam
ed to succeed Rev. w. A. Winters in
charge OF the First Methodist church
of Lewistown. Mr.. Martin is not per-
sonally known 10 The MethUdists Of
this city, but he is spoken of as man
of unusual attainments and has been
uniformly successful in his work He
has been stationed at Glasgow and
Chinook. and the people there holu
him in the highest esteem and regret
his departure. He will come on to
this city at once, and while he is not
expected to arrive in time to hold SER
vices Sunday, it is considered GER
tain that he will be here week from
Sunday and deliver his first address
in LeWistOWn.
Rev. w. A. Winters, who has labored
in this field for the past six years, is
transferred to ChOteau and Farming
ton. During the time that he has been
in charge of the Methodist work in
Lewistown. Mr.. Winters has succeeded
in having built and paid for one of the
finest churches in Montana. He has en-
deared himself to his congregation,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17

and while it was looked upon as GER
tain that he would be placed else
where, those associated with him in
the work in this field will sever their
ties with him regretfully.
Other appointments OF local inter.
est made by the conference are as fol
lows:
Superintendent of the North Mon
tana mission and presiding elder OF
the Great Falls district thereof, Rev
w. w. Van Orsdel.
Presiding elder of the Lewistown
district-Rev. r. M. Craven.
Beaver creek to be supplied.
Fergus county at large, Garneill, ami
Utica-Rev. A. w. Hammer and one
to be supplied.
Gilt Edge and kendall-Rev. O. F..
Krieger.
The conference of the mission next
year is to be held at Great Falls, and
1t is announced that prior to that
time there will probably have been
effected merger of the North Mon,
tana mission, under the name of the
North Montana conference. At pres
ent, the North Montana mission and
the Kalispell mission are both subor-
dinate to the general conference and
the work in the North Montana and
kalispell missions has been somewhat
handicapped by this subordination.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
ENDLESS PRAYER CHAIN
LETTER REACHES FERGUS

as the penalty for failing to comply
with the conditions of the scheme that
they have not only aided in the sprea i
OF the prayer. but have felt great ter
ror lest they might meet with misfor-
tune. One of the most striking let
terS regarding the matter was received
by the editor of Montreal paper from
correspondent in British Columbia.
This correspondent wrote as fo-
lows:
Il enclose you a copy of letter
(the endless chain letter. with which
the United States and Canadian mails
are flooded. | received the seventh
today from Canada and have resolved
to give the matter publicity one of
my lady correspondents writes me
that she is sick with fear for her
husband would not let her follow the
directions in the letter she received
OF the same kind and she was so afraid
that some calamity would befall her
self or family that she has ,lisobeyed
MIN and written secretly nine letters
ana sent them off to as many differ
ent parties, myself being one of the
victims, thus pacing nine others under
the ban of the curse, as she calls
it. if they do not do likewise | am
sending copy of the letter that is
causing so much discussion in sever
al OF the leading newspapers in Can
ada and the United States and hope
the matter will be so widely discussed
that it will put stop to such sac
religion
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
ALL in FAVOR OF
CARNIVAL PLAN
BUSINESS Men Are Interviewed on the Subject
Merchants to Hold Meeting at City Hall To-
night to Take Some Definite Action.

A preliminary meeting of those in
terested in the plan Of holding a
street fair and carnival in this city
next month was held at the city hall
Tuesday evening, and a strong senti-
ment was developed in favor of the
project. Before proceeding with any
definite steps, however, it was DEEM
ed advisable to consult with every bus
mess man in the city and ascertain
just what the sentiment is. AS is well
understood by this time, there will be
no county fair here this fall, and the
carnival scheme has been suggested
to take it's place It will furnish the on
ly attraction for bringing in the country
people this fall, and while the carnival
plan is most meritOrious one, it will
prove doubly attractive here because
it will be a complete novelty Carni-
walls have been held elsewhere in the
state with uniform success, and there
is no reason to doubt that the same re-
suit can be attained in Lewistown. 1t
has been put up to the business men
to pass upon because they are practi-
cally the sole beneficiaries, and are
the ones who must stand behind it
it it is given. In Miles City, much pro-
gress has been made on similar plan,
and it is proposed that Lewistown
and Miles City work together in the
matter OF securing attractions, so that
the cost to each place will be consld-
erably reduced.
There can be no doubt that the car
nival would be the magnet to attract
an enormous crowd to the county seat,
and the visitors would remain during
the four days it is proposed to keep
it going.
To-Night's Meeting.
The fate of the whole project will be
settled tonight, and it is hoped there
will be a good attendance of business
men, although their views will have
been secured in advance by a canvas.
sing committee. 1t is proposed to ut
ilize Fourth avenue for the booths and
shows, and if the plan goes through
an arch will be erected at the corner
of Fourth avenue and Main streets
and this will be made the entrance to
the carnival grounds. The enclosure
will be surrounded by high board
fence extending as far as Washington
street and an admission fee of 10
cents will be charged to this enclosure.
Booths and Attractions.
Merchants booths will be erected on
each side of the street, these to be
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17

Some time ago some person with
more time than intelligence at his or
her command. started what was call
ed an endless chain of prayer" and
credited the scheme to Rev. William
Lawrence, Episcopal bishop of Mass
achusetts. The bishop has been caus-
ed great annoyance by the hoax, and
this week gave out a statement TO the
Associated Press stating that this end
less chain OF prayer scheme is the
work of some person either mischiev-
GUS or ,lemented. The matter is of
some local interest for the reason
that at least one of these letters has
been received in Lewistown, and per-
ton.
The prayer begins with an invo-
cation for divine mercy on all man
kind and says ii was sent by Bishop
Lawrence. who recommended 1t to be
sent to nine persons. Misfortune was
threatened to whOmsoever failed to
send it. On the other hand, it prom
ises that ''he who will rewrite this
prayer will be delivered from every
calamity
The inquiries concerning the end
less chain and comments on it which
have been received by Bishop Law.
renee and by church and secular pa
pers indicate that the fears of many
persons have been so worked upon
by the mention of dreadful accident"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
OVER
NINE MILLIONS
Assessment Rolls OF Fergus County, as Revised by
the Board OF Equalization.-Tax Levy Fixed.
Successor to Judge Mcfarland

The assessment rolls of Fergus coun-
", as revised by the board of equal
iZation, have been filed with the coun-
ty clerk and recorder. and the total of
the assessed valuation of property
within the county foots up, including
the railroad assessment, to $9144,-
726. The items making up this total
are; personal property, $4,l33,l39; !;
real estate ami improvements, $4,S23,-
469; railroad property, valuation fixed
by the state board of equalization,
$1SS,l1S.
Fix Tax Levy.
The county commissioners have fix
ed the tax levy for this year at ia
mills, which is a mill and a quarter
under that OF last year The levy for
The city OF I.ewistOWn for this year is
the same as last-l1 mills. and the to-
tai levy for the LewiStOwn district
Is 1894 mills, as against 81 mills for
last year The appOrtionment for the
various funds is as folows
State ~ mills; stock indemnity
lilo mills, stock inspector and de
tectiVe iund, 112 mills, beef inspect
or ana Indemnity, "a mill; stock boun-
ty. AZ mills; general fund, 21a mills;
contingent fund, mills; poor fund
IL mill; sinking fund, / mill; road
fund. ia mills, general school fund
mills; county high school fund, y
mills; City of Lewistown, ii mills.
Nearly all of the school district lev
les have already been given in the Ar
gus, there still being a few to hear
from.
Deputy Sheriff for Straw.
Owing to the large number of men
now engaged in working on the rail
roads near Straw, the commissioners
have directed Sheriff Slater to station
deputy at that place, and Charles
Whltcomb, the deputy at Gilt Edge,
Will probably be selected for this
place, although the matter has not
been finally determined.
New Justice of the Peace.
The commissioners will hold a spec.
lal meeting Monday to appoint a sue
cessor to Judge w. r. Mcfarland as
justice OF the peace for Big pring town
snip. 1t is understood that two peti-
tlons will be presented, one asking
for the appointment of G.. p. Newell.
and The other urging that Edward
BrasSey be chosen.
At Work on Tax Rolls
County Clerk and Recorder Frank
b. HaZen is now at work on the tax
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
Pray Would Succeed Dixon.

Helena, Aug 16.-Charles N Pray
of Fort Benton, has given it out
at the capital today that he desired
the republican nomination for CON
gressman, to succeed Hon. Joseph NJ
Dixon, who declared this week that he
would not be candidate for re-elec-
ton. Mr.. Pray has been prosecuting
attorney Of Chouteau county for eight
years. He is young man and one of
the best known lawyers of northern
Montana. Two years ago he was men
toned as possible candidate for the
nomination to the Office of attorney
general, but at his own request his
name was not placed before the re-
publican convention at Billings. the
nom nation of James H. Rice of that
county for state treasurer precluding
his preference.
There is at least one other aspir-
ant in northern Montana for the re-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17

rented to merchants who desire to
make displays or to sell goods. The
other attractions will come next. such
as nigh diver, wire walkers ami a
troupe of acrObats. dancers and vaude-
vile people. A large dancing pavilion
VIII be erected and German garden
where refreshments will be served. A
further admission of ten cents each
will be charged for every attraction.
Beside the regular attractions there
will be moving pictures, shooting gal
lerles and many small amusements
The arch and main streets will be
ablaze with electric lights and decora-
tlons and an afternoon and evening
performance will be given for four
days. The afternoon of the fourth day
viii be the Montana wild west day
at the fair grounds, where ii is pro-
posed to establish a roundup camp
Bronco busting, roping, cowboy races
ETC., Will be the attraction. an admis-
sion OF twenty five cents will be
charged and purses made up from the
receipts given to the successful com
patitOrs.
Queen Of the Carnival.
On the evening Of the fourth day
a grand street parade will take place
with a Queen OF the carnival. The
queen will be elected by votes. The diff
ferent merchants will sell or give
tickets away; each to cost five cents.
Ihe standing OF the several candidates
In the contest will be announced each
day. The matter of decorating Main
street was touched upon and this fea-
ture will be planned on a gorgeous
scale, the entire street to be lined with
pines, arches etc. There will be plenty
OF amusement furnished to fill in the
entire afternoon and evening of eacn
day. The carnival will be well adver-
used and it is reasonably certain that
LewlstoWn will entertain big crowds
Tor the four days. The management
Will be in good hands and the arrange
ments will be well attended to and
taken hold OF in manner which will
insure success. Miles City, Butte and
other places will be visited to secure
attractions and general committee
will be appointed to whom all arrange.
ments must be submitted 1t is also
proposed to circulate a Subscription
list to secure signatures on a guaran-
tee fund. These subscriptions may not
De called UPON as it is 3lmosr a cer.
talnty that the carnival will be ii.
nanclal success, Judging from the ex.
perlence in other cities in the state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
DENNY CONVICTED,
Mayor OF Wiliiston, N. D., Received
Horses Stolen in Montana.

Helena, Aug. 15.-The news from
Wllllston, N. D., that W. w. Denny
mayor of that town and a prominen,
banker, had been guilty of receiving
stolen property, was received with a
great deal of interest by Helena stock
men, and particularly by officers of
the Montana Stockgrowers' associa-
ton.
For long time ranchmen in Valley
county and vicinity suffered from the
depredatiOns of horse thieves. Inspec.
tor G. w. Hall was put on the case.
and he finally had conclusive evidence
that there was a regularly organized
gang stealing horses in Montana and
disposing of them through some one
in North Dakota. Following up the
clew The conclusion was reached tha-
Banker Denny was the man who was
receiving the stolen goods
Denny was finally arrested and 9th.
ers, and former Mayor r. X. Purcell
was employed by the stockgrowers'
association TO prosecute the case.
AT first it was thought it would be
possible TO bring Denny TO Montana
and have him tried in thls state. The
case was started more than year ago.
and there were several preliminary
hearings. Denny was strong in his
home county, and Mr.. Purcell had
great difficulty in getting action. FL
nally it was decided 10 try him in
North Dakota, and if the jury failed
to convict, then to take up the extra
ditiOn proceedings again.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
CANDIDATES IN MEAGHER.
List of Republicans Who Are Out =,
Office.

White Sulphur Springs, Aug. t.
The following Republicans have filed
with the county clerk and recorder
petitions to have their names placed
on the ballots to be used at the pri-
mary elections September 4:
For representatives-N n. Stevens,
Winnecook; Daniel 7. Numbrue, VOL
sey; Geo. w. Harden, White Sulphur
Springs.
For county commissioners-Cha b.
Catlin, fOur-year term White Sulphur
Springs; Martin T. Grande, six-year
term, Lennep; Herbert Holloway, two
year term. Harlowton; George B. Ma
CUES. two-year term. Delpine; Martin
]. Settle, four-year term Martinsdale;
Elmer E. Crawford, sx-year term
Shawmut; Jacob o. Berg, two-year
term, Lennep.
For county clerk and recorder
Theo. Sarter White sulphur Springs
For county attorney-William L.
Ford. White Sulphur Springs.
For county assessor-Charles T. Ra
der. Fort Logan John II. Grant. Mar
tinsdale.
For superintendent of schools-Lot-
tie A. Harris, White sulphur Springs;
Roxie Higgins, Dorsey.
The Democratic candidates are:
For representatives. J. Fisher,
HarlOwton; Chas. II. Sherman, White
Sulphur Springs.
For county commissioner-Robe
Zezhtner. White sulphur Springs
For sheriff-George L. Williams,
White Sulphur Springs.
For treasurer-GeOrge Fowlie, White
Sulphur Springs.
For assessor-Samuel McKowen
Harlowton
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
Mantle Announces candidacv

Butte, Aug. 16.-Former Senator ZEE
Mantle, who has for months been un.
derstood to be a candidate for United
States senatir to succeed Senator w
"A. Clark, today made a formal an
nouncement of his candidacy. He
said:
1T has been generally understood for
the past year that Mr.. Dixon did not
desire a denomination for congress
and so his published announcement
mas caused no surprise. At the same
time IT Mr.. Dixon's decision is final
there will be much disappointment
among many Republicans, who feel
that as the standard bearer of the
party his candidacy for reelection as
representative would add unusual
strength to the ticket in this years
contest. He has been very successful
as congressman and has rendered the
state most capable and effective ser
vice. and whoever his successor may
be he will find a pace cut out for him
that will be hard to beat.
1T is my opinion that this is a Re
publican year in Montana | do not
see how it can be otherwise, in view
or the prosperous condition of the coun-
try, and especially in view of the
splendid achievements of the party
in the line of practical and much need
ed reforms under the resolute leader
ship Of Theodore Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt, his principles
and policies, will constitute the Re
publican platform in this years cam.
paign, and on this the Republican
party is assured of victory"
Mr.. Mantle a Candidate.
You are candidate for the Unit,
ed States senatorship, are you not
senator?' Mr.. Mantle was asked.
Undoubtedly" was the reply.
suppose that is very generally under
stood. indulge the hope that my
many years of active service in the
party entities me to consideration, and
having heretofore enjoyed the distinc-
ton OF serving in that body for part
OF a term, l feel that | am not wholly
a stranger to its duties and require
ments. or course, these matters are
Tot settled by newspaper interviews
nor by the desires of the persons di-
rectly concerned. They are for the
party in it's combined wisdom and
sense of justice, and at the proper time
and place, to determine. The first
essential is party unity; success will
folliw-after that the party can bestow
its rewards in accordance with its de-
sires"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17

FOR SENATE
Both Representative Joseph M. Dixon
and Former Senator Lee Mantle
Make Formal Announcements.
Will Not Accept denomination for
the Lower House-What Man.
tie Says.

Missoula, Aug. 16.-Joseph M. Dix
lower house of congress, today gave
out the following statement:
Il have not the least doubt but that
Montana will return Republican men,
Der OF the house, and elect legisla-
ture that will return a Republican SEN
ator to Washington who will be i'll
full political accord with the Repub-
lican administration of Theodore
Roosevelt. Leaving aside personal
feelings, it would be most wise for
Montana to do so.
"A congressional delegation from
Montana that is not in political accord
and sympathy with the Washington
administration would be unfortunate
for us as state"
will you be candidate for the
lower house?" Mr.. Dixon was asked
and he frankly replied:
mo, will not be. While fully ap-
preciate the trust that Republicans of
Montana have placed in me in making
ME their candidate during the past two
campaigns, and am personally justly
proud of the vote cast for me by the
united Republicans of the state, and
hundreds of men of other party affi.i-
ations, and whom | have honestly and
conscientiously tried to represent in
the house, l feel that there are other
deserving members of my party in the
state who are equally as competent,
and | expect, would do better work
than l have done in Washington, any
one of whom | will be personally glad
to see thus honored
There is to be a senator elected this
winter and l shall be a candidate for
that position. l find that in the east
ern states it is rapidly becoming the
almost universal custom in choosing
senators to promote men who have
seen service in the house.
Il think it is always best to be frank
with your friends and people general
ly. l believe this policy, in the long
run, is better than to attempt to ac-
complish things by indirection.
Il have received letters from leading
men in every county in the state, ask
ing me to announce myself as a candi-
date for the senate, to succeed Sen
ator Clark. and many more asking my
intentions in the matter. For my own
part, ! believe it would be better to
have our senators nominated at pri-
mary, or better still, by direct vote
of the people. If any just criticism has
been attached to the senate, it largely
arises from the fact that, under our
present system, the senators are not
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-17
HOUSE is DESTROYED BY LIGHTNING

Lightning struck Robert Schiller's
house on Alaska bench a few nights
the ground. Walter Cooper was alone
in the house at the time and was stun
ned by the bolt and had an exceeding.
ly close call for his life. When he re-
gained consciousness, the fire had gain
ed such headway that he only saved
himself by crawling out of a window
His experience was a thrilling one and
he feels that ne was very fortunate
tC come out of it as we'll as he did
The bench people are all busy max
ing hay, and this crop is excellent all
over the bench.