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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Negro 1b2 Years Old Attempts Maur-

St. George, special.-Magistrate j.:
W. Cummings Of Harleyville, commit.
ted to Jail Friday Caesar Sheppard;
col0red, aged iO3 years, charged with
attempts and threats to kill MI. j.:
w. Infnger respectable white citi-
zen of the Harleyvillc section of this
county. This old negro has already
served five terms in the penitentiary
for various offenses, including hog
stealing. He has already expressed a
willingness to be sent to the peniten:
tiary, and Upon his return each time
expresses himself as being highly
pleased swithshis trip, and on his way
to Jail Friday he told the constable
in whose buggy he was riding, to
please drive little faster as he was
anxious to get there, and that on
his last trip he was made (trustee)
"trusty" at Clemson college, where
lie cooked and waited on the boys
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Shot While at Supper.

Moultrie, Ga, special.-John A,
Johnson, a promient farmer Of the
lower part Of this country, and Il
former county commissioner, was as
sassinated while sitting at his supper
table surrounded by his family. He
was shot and instantly killed with
a load of buclshot that took effect in
lis head aud brain. The shot was
fired through A hole in the chimnay'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Two Negroes .Expiate Crimes.

Pittsbnrg, Pa, special.-eornelius
Coombs and "Bud" Williams, ne
groe, expiated their crimes on the
.gallows this morning. Coombs was
hanged for the murder of Mrs. Eli
zabethy Dickerson, February s, 1908.
Williams, after killing his mother-in-
law, Mrs. Maggie Quincy at her
home, September IL, 1905, followed
his brother-in-law into the home of
a neighbor, where he shot him twice.
The murder Of his mother-in-law. was
one of the most cold-blooded affairs
recorded in the annals Of Allegheny
county. - E
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Quarantine and immigration Convcn-
tions Nov. IL.

Nashville, Tenn, special-The
Southern Quarantine and migration
Convention will meet here Nov. II,
13 and IA. Governors Of all Southcr..
States signifed their intention to be
present, and number Of ministers
Of the foreign countries are expected.
The Southern Industrial Association
will meet in conjunction with he
quarantine convention. Delegates 10
both meetings ere practically tha
SHYa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12

Washington, Special Shortly af.
ter Charles L. Binns, chief clerk of
the States attorneys office of Cook
county, illinois, appeared at,the State
Department equipped with.a full. set
of extradition papers which Ind been
sent along merely as a precautionary
measure, because they will not be
needed in all probability to secure
I The return to this country ct Bank
er Stesland, under arrest at Tangier,
Morocco. Ali difficulties have dis
apepared excepting the question of
( transportation, and that is now re-
garded as a minor matter. The De-
partmenl has decided 10 send by ca
bic authorization to Assistant States
Attorney Olsen and James Keely, a
Chicago newspaper man, both of
whom. are now in Tansier, to take
Stansland in!o custody and fetch him
10 America.
.fEo courses are opcn, one to place
on thc first merchant YES
2 ling at Tangier on her way
United States, and the other
swait the Arrival at that pert of
the naval retsrierating ship Glacier,
tn .sin about three weeks ON her way
hone 10 New York.
Naval officers are never anxious to
use their ships to convey prisoners,
brt if the State department makes
the request, Of course it will be hon
ored. N addition to the cable author
ization, the State Department will
send by mail the Presidents warrant
to Messrs. Olsen and Keely. to take
Stcnsland tho custody, which docu-
mcnt may lie Of service when: the man
arrives in Kew York to thwart any
legal efforts to secure his discharge
by habeas corpus.
The President himself has shown
great interest in this case, having re-
{ ccived many communications from.
people ill Chicago urging The national
government TO do everything possible
] to secure a; prompt return of Stems
land for ttial The State Department
4 has anticlpatsd these requests and has
! notified Governor Deneen that the De
]: :partment is perfectly willing to fully
represent he Statessof Illinois in this
mailer nntilsthc fugitive is delivered
IN Cook county:
Willing and Anxious to Come.
Chicago. SpeciaE-Assistant States
Attorney Barbour received-a message;
from Assistant States Attorney Oh.
sen, at Tangicr, requesting that the
authorities at Washington permit
Stensland to return without waiting
3or theaarrival of legal documents.
The prisoner was said to be willing
aid anxious to return to Chicago at
once. Receiver Fetzer, of the Mil
waukee Avenne Satte Bank. received
the following dispatch from Secretary
Shaw. in Washington: 5f
Assistant Secretary Of State con-
suited the solicitor for the State De-
partment concerning the $4,000 de:
posted by Stensland. in the French.
Bank at Tangier The solicitor sees
no course open but for you to attach
the fund according to law and ac-
cording. to the procedure. controlling
judicial questions affecting the French
Bank at Tangier. >, >,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Found Dead in Lake.

Newark, Ohio, Specialize find
ing Of the bodies Of Nellie Dieboldt
aged II and Harry Kelly, glass
worker aged 35, in Buckeye lake re-
veals mysterious tragedy. The
couple went to the lake Monday for
labor day holiday. That was the
last seen of them alive. There were
evidence of a. struggle preceding
the tragedy. 1t is thought that. per-
haps i'll the struggle both were thrown
from the boat and drowned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Negro Shot and Killed.

Grcenvilc, Special Blassin-
game was shot and killed by Tom
Whitmirc at the Southern passenger
station in the heart of the city. Both
negroes were employees of the South
ern. Whitemire who was cook for
a train crew made his escape after
the shooting. The fight was over
disreputable white woman. The au-
thorities are now in search Of Whit.
miro.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Two Earth Shocks in Hawaiian Group

Honolulu, By Cable.-Two earth
quake shocks are reported from Hilo,
on the Island Of Hawaii, but it is
stated that no damage was done. AZ
ter one OF the shocks hundreds of
dead fish were thrown upon the beach,
es. Apparently, they had been scald-
ed to death by submarine eruption.
The earthquakes weer not felt on Oa-
hu, the island on which Honolulu is
situated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
sYmpI1F1ED SPELLING BOARD.
Have Names of 1876 College Presi-
dents and Professors Agreeing to
Use the 800 Reformed Words.

New York, special.-The sinplifed
spelling board prior to August lst re-
ceived the signatures Of S25 college
presidents, professors, instructors and
university officers, who had agreed to
use for 300 words as far as practica-
bic in their own correspondence.
Illinois is next and Massachusetts
tllild, California, Michigan, Missouri,
Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Indiana,
Kansas and Md. in the order named.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Baltimore Has :24-Hour National
- Bank.

Baltimore, Special THE Third Ma
tional bank Of this city last night in
augurated twenty-four hour banking
facilities: 1t is the first National
bank in 1.-The country. to make the
change.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
Two Dashed to Death.

New York, Special Paul Pietjan,.
a machinist aged so, and Louis Zoe
bet, aged 26, helper, fell five stories
from a swinging scaffold through ALI
elevator shaft on Broadway and G2nd.
street and were Killed, -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
STENSLAND COMING
Government Plans Maturing
For His Return
PRESIDENTS WARRANT MAILED

State Department Decides to Gable
Authorization to Defaulting Bank
er's Captors to Bring Hi INTO Amer
lea, and Will Either Order Taking
Z Passage by First Merchant Vessel
OF Waiting for Naval Refrigerating
Ship Glacier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-09-12
f1ni,,mhia COTTON Market.
Baltimore Produce Market.

Baltimore Produce Market.
Baltimore, Nd, Sept. lO.-Floul
dull, unchanged. :.
Wheat: Weak; spot contract 69
rs to 20; Southern, BY sample. oO to
Corn: Weak; spot 81 l-2 to 5-s;
Southern white IS to 50.
Oats: Barely steady; No. 2 Linked
81 l-2 10 35. y
Rye: Firm; no. Western es te
81.
Butter: Steady and unchanged; fancy
imitation 20 to 21; do creamery 25 to
26; do ladIe is to 20; store packed
Is to 16.
Eggs: Firm, %.
Cheese: Active and unchanged, 10
to 13 1-2.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-27

The defects Of the Italian railway
service, instead of decreasing since
the state, ore becoming more and more
intoerable, says the Milan Times.
Passenger trains are houre behind
their schedule time, and the bad
service simply battles criticism AS
an instance, one may state that it is
now not an unusual occurrence for
to get from Genoa to their Milan des-
tination. At times the grain service
to Switzerland has been practically
suspended.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-27

given an opinion to John ]. Kerr.
county attorney Of Valley county. in
which he holds that it is not neces.
sary for boards of county commission.
ers to meet each month for the pur.
pose OF auditing the regular salary &C.
counts of officers. He also holds that
it is not necessary for the chairman
OF the board Of other members to sign
the warrants. but that the signature of
the county clerk on the warrants is
sufficient. Under the opinion the az.
gregate saving to the counties Of the
state in the per diem paid county
commissioners for meeting once
month to audit salary and other bills
VIII be extremely large.
The revival meetings at the Meth
odlst church are growing in numbers
and interest. Evangelist Haudenschield
Is one of the greatest Bible teachers
In America His afternoon Bible read
ings are invaluable to the person
who desires to understand the Word.
However the Evangelists greatest
power is manifested in the evening
service. His sermons are full of logic
which cannot be successfully con-
tradlcted. full of good humor yet. at
the same time SO pointed as to pierce
TO the depthes of the human soul.
Every man sees himself as he is.
While Rev. Haudenschield tells the
unvarnished truth without fear or
FAVOR, yet no man can hear him
through single sermon without de-
fecting that tender pathos and SYM
PATTY mother has for her child.
that kindly feeling of brother for
his fellowmen Many have already
desire to lead a. Chris
ian life. The church is expecting
great day next Sunday Let all who
IAN attend and be at the services as
carly as possible.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-27
LOCAL BREV1TES

Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24-:
DR.. Schulin. oculist and aurist is Al
the Day house
We furnish you q Herrick refriger
ator 10 days free and the ice to try
it with. Lewistown Furniture Co.
l. N. Beatty. osteopath. Bank Of Fer
gus County building ati
G. w. Cook has money to loan on
ranch property. Large amounts. Long
time at per cent. No red tape. 4-27-S
De Kalb & Mettler, lawyers. OFFICES
Msin St.. Lang Building. att
The Women of Woodcraft have ar
ranged for ball to be given by then.
at the opera house Tuesday evening.
May l.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4.24-2
Or. e. A. Long, dentist, will be at
Moore April 18th, 2eth and soth. 4.2o-s
The regular business meeting of
ST. James Guild will be held on Fri
day May 4th., at the rectory at D. M.
All members are especially asked to
attend,
veIie wrought iron vehicles sold by
Montana Hardware company. 4-17-atf
Chas. w. Morton was instrumental
In te sale of 225 head of stock cattle
belonging to McKoin & Son. Price
$4,000 per head-same were purchased
by local buyers.
DR.. Stokes has moved from Fergus
County Bank building to rooms IL,
10 and IA, Laux building. att
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 1912
DR.. D. D. Stearns, oculist, is quite
sick at Basin, Montana, and temper
arily detained from coming to Lewis
town. He will arrive later and in.
tends locating here permanently.
Wilson & LeweIiin, the leading drug.
gists, take orders for engraved cards.
Call and get prices. att
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24.2
For seven years have I faithfully
and conscientiously done my duty in
Lewistown homes and never once
have l betrayed the confidence of my
friends-the Herrick Refrigerator.
Lewistown Furniture Co.
Cab calls, day or night. Call No.
IS on either telephone system. Res
idence phone No. 1903. Alta
The Bon Ton has opened their new
and is prepared to treat you
in soda water, ice cream and crush
ed fruits. Call on J. C. Bebb for some
thing nice. 4-1O-atf
Great satisfaction is expressed by
our customers Of the bargains obtain
ed in the sales Of the Ross stocks at
Power Mercantile Co.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 1912
Baptist church services Sunday, Ap-
ril 80, in Y. NJ. G. A. room at II a. m.
Preaching, concluding with the hand
of fellowship to new members, and
the ordinance of the Lords supper;
IL NJ. Sunday Bible school; 500 p. M.
subject why We Believe There
Should be Baptist Church in Lew.
istown.' VIM. Remington, Pastor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-27
MUSICAL PROGRAM
At Hart & Co.'S Saturday Even

At Hart & Co.'S Saturday Evening
7:30 to 9 p. m. April 20, 1906.
Lady orchestra. Prof Race, leader.
]. Alloy, My Lads" march and
twostep.
2. Moonlight on the Hudson" waltz.
3. Boston Bellies" polka
4. The Star" medley overture con-
tanning the fastest popular songs.
.. Ragged Willie march
6. VaIse, la Stella d'llala"
7. Selection from "Mam'selle Ma
poleon."
s. Spares and Strikes, march.
9. Coming Through the Rye" med
ley overture.
TO- American Eagle, march.
program strictly adhered to-.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-27

i There Will De no services at tn,
Episcopal church next Sunday. tn,
goth, as the rector will be absent il
the country. Sunday school as usual
i t. WiIsonsA Isweilin. the leading drug
Q;sts. take orders for engraved cards
Call and get prices. at
Barb wire at Lehman's. A.24..
Mike Lynch has returned from a Wis
it to relatives in New York, and thi.
week has ben busy employing men t.
work on the Cruise ranches in tn.
Flatwillow district.
J. c. Huntoon, lawyer; telephone
No. 20 Bell phone, No. rs Mutual
Office opposite Day House. att
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24.s
The carved stone columns at the
entrance of the Carnegie library were
put in place this week and the archi
tectural beauty of the front of the
building is now beginning to be an
parent.
Goodness Of our merchandise is rec.
ognized at a glance; no microscope
necessary. Power Mercantile Co.
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24.e
J. c. Huntoon, lawyer; telephone
No. I'd Bell phone, No. rs Mutual.
Office opposite Day House. att
Miss Katherine Nutterville, who has
had charge of the school at Deer.
field. left yesterday morning for her
home in Butte. Miss Nutterville is
one of the most efficient teachers in
the county, and is very popular with
the patrons of her district.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 1912
Have you seen the large display Of
buggies and spring wagons at the
Montana Hardware company? 4-17-atf
0. J. Blain, the man who recently
made an assault on Chris Nelson at
the old circle bar ranch near Mussel.
shell. will not be brought to Lewis.
Wv" Ao' 'iioi. "A LueSSdSe was re-
ceived from Deputy Sheriff Firman
Tullock Wednesday, stating that
Blain, on being taken before Justice
of the peace. entered a plea of guilty
and was fined $50, which disposes of
the case.
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24.2
Generosity in bargain giving brings
US generous trade. Power Mercantile
company.
If you want an up.to-date buggy or
spring wagon buy veIie wrought iron
job at the Montana Hardware COM
pany. 4-17-atf
William A. Gordon Jr. as attorney
for Rev. Francis Van Clarenbeck, has
filed with Mayor Pinkley claim for
1920, representing the actual expense
incurred by the father as the result
of an accident. Last winter Rev. Van
Clarenbeck slipped upon an icy side
walk and in falling, broke his leg. He
was laid up for a long time, and is
now compelled to walk with a crutch,
although nearly recovered from the in
jury.
Your eyes are in need Of exami-
nation. Consult DR.. Frank, the eye
specialist, at the Hoffman house. She
will tell you conscientiously whether
you need glasses or what treatment
is necessary. 4-24-atf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-27

Timothy seed at Lehman's 1924
You can hear the jinsIina In you
pockets Of money saved by buyin,
clothing at Power Mercantile Co.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4-24-
Last Wednesday afternoon the 4
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Holmberg. of Flat Willow, was fount
drowned in Flat Willow creek. TIL,
child had strayed away, and was foun,
by her mother in an eddy of the
creek, about ten miles from the Mus
selshell crossing Mr.. and Mrs. Holm
berg are wen known over this sec
tion of the state and are the owners
of horse ranch in the Flatwillow dis
trict.
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24-2
+ The high school rooms will be decor
ated next week with the handsome
trophy won by the high school basket
ball team last fall in its contests
at the fair with the Y. NJ. C. A. team
1t is solid silver loving cup of fine
proportions and workmanship, and
bears the inscription won by Fergus
County High School Team in Basket
Bali Games With Lewistown Y. NJ. c.
A. September. 1905. Presented by Fer.
gus County Fair Association" The
cup has been on exhibition at Hugh
Wagner's. and has been admired by all
VINO have seen it.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4.24-2
A. M. Mead, of the Lewistown Hide
& Fur Co.. will contract or buy your
hides. pelts, etc. See him before con-
tracing or selling pelts. This will
be to your interest. as we have no one
contracting for us. att
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24-2
Frank Mitchell of Warm Spriny
creek, no longer satisfied with scrub
cattle and determined to improve his
herds. has purchased of the Catlin
Land & Livestock Co., Of White Sui
phur Springs breeders of high bred
thorOughbreds. the two year-old Here
ford bull Osborn 5th," No. 1928.
sire Osborn" No. 1917, a fine bull
weighing 2203 lbs The young bull
combines the blood of Horace, Anxiety
4th and Grove 3rd. three of the best
lines of Hereford stock. It is certain
that Mr. Mitchell has secured fine
breeder, credit alike to his owner
and breeders.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4-24-2
Thos. Downing, representing the
Chicago Hide Co., will hereafter be
found at the Dark Horse barn on 5th
Ave. He is prepared at all times to
pay the highest cash price for hides,
pelts, and wool. 4-13tf
Ceretana flour at I.ehman's. 4-24.2
Miss Mary Simpson. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson, and a
well known Lewistown girl, and Huett
N. Clingan, prominent young bust
ness man of Kendall and this city.
We're married Wednesday morning at
the home of the brides parents. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. r.
M. Craven, of the Methodist church,
and shortly after the happy couple
took the train for Los Angeles. They
will spend short time in southern
California, and upon returning, will
make their home in Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-27
e. Riorian is in from Grassranee

E. Rior1an is in from Grassran9e
John Ross and wife are in from Den.
ton.
DR.. Attix, telephone No. 1879, Lang
Fldg., Main st. fit.
Henry Born. of Maiden, is in the
city.
Take your Sunday dinner at the
Oaks. l.2o.r4r
G. W. Rogers. of Great Falls, is in
the city.
Roy E. Ayers. attorney At law; Of
hce in the Lang building. fit
Henry Kantner, of Deer Lodge. is
visiting Lewistown.
Hair work made to order. Mrs. A.
Mcleod, Culver's Studio. ftf
Ethel Gordon of this city, is visit.
ing Mrs. c. B. Hunter at Moore.
For life or fire insurance, see Chas.
W. Morton, Lewistown. Mont. fit
Deputy Sheriff Firman Tullock is
back from trip to the Musselshell.
You will be rested and pelased if
you take dinner at the Oaks next Sun
day 400 Etf
Mrs. J. d. Malcome, of Moore. who
is at the hospital here, is said to be
improving somewhat.
Men are in demand for work on the
sheep ranches now. All of the big
outhts are looking for help. and Of
fering good wages.
The Elkhorn stables now employees
night man, prepared to give prompt
attention to night calls at the door or
on the telephone. Alta
Miss Genevieve j. Leach. of Paw
lett. Vermont. arrived at Moore this
week and will take charge of the
school in district No. 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph r. Wunderlin
and Mrs. Edward Brassey returned
home last evening after pleasant
outing at Hunters Hot springs.
The Fergus County Hardware Co.
lavc first-class timer and are pre-
pared to do all kinds of work in that
line on short notice. att
rat Mill, as receiver for the firm |
OF Nelson & Kipe. of Moore. this /
week shipped q car load of fine cattle
from Moore to the eastern market. /
Edward Butler, who formerly had
charge Of the Spring Greek Coal Com
pany's office here. has purchased an
interest in the Judith Commercial
company. at Moore.
Twenty-Five per cent discount on all
dental work. DR.. M. NJ. Hedges is
now located in the Laux building, near
the Telephone office. All dental Cd.
srations guaranteed. Office open day
and night. Telephone 1O2. ftf
c. e. Jones' who for some time
past has been connected with the of.
ice of the Montana Railroad at Moore,
las gone to Butte, where he will en-
gage in mining enterprise with his
brother.
New carriages and buggies a fresh
ot Of fine livery horses, new harness
and everything right up-to-date is the |
of Mayor Pinkley of
the Elkhorn stables. "The neatest
and safest turnouts in town." Alta
Attorney General A. ]. Galen has
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-27
DecIamatory Contest Tonioht.

The keenest interest is taken in
the final declamatory contest to be
held at the high school tonight. The
winner will represent Fergus at the
interschOlastic meet to be held in Mis-
soula next month. The program will
be as follows:
Double Selection by Orchestra.
ASLEEP at the Switch" Geo. Hoey.
Lydia Anderson.
"The Soul of the VIOLIN Margaret
M. Merrill, Charles Grupe.
"Mocking Bird" Piano Trio. Hoff.
man, Misses Ruth Cook, Judith Waite,
Madge Eldridge.
"The Pilots Story w. b. Howells,
Irene Johnson.
"The Second Trial." Sarah Winter
Kellogg, Minnie Coryell.
"Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground. ="
Foster.
Aunt Terminals Plaster" S. H.
Bailey, High School Glee Club.
Decision of Judges.
MCCALL tell you what, there S
great comfort in sitting before a blaz-
ing coal fire these frosty nights.
Stinjay-Not for me. l can't help
thinking of the price of coal.-Brook.
lyn Citizen.
Il see they cut the white house wed.
ding cake with a sword"
"At our house we use a hatchet."--
Cleveland Plain Dealer.