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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
GOOD WOMAN GOES
TO HER REWARD
MRS. CATHERINE VORDICK
DIES AT HOME OF HER
DAUGHTER.

In the death of Mrs. Catherine
Vordick, which occurred at the home
of her daughter in this city Sunday
afternoon, an estimable lady has gone
to her reward The funeral was
held from the Catholic church Mon
day, and was conducted by Father
van den Brock 1t was largely at
tended by sorrowing friends and
relatives.
Mrs. Vordick was born in Pennsyl-
vania in 1885 The greater part of
her girlhood days were spent in
Dubuque, Iowa. Ten years ago she
came to Montana, where she has lived
ever since, beloved and respected by
all who knew her
She is survived by five children,
Mrs Robert Deffenbaugh, Mrs. Zeb
Goodrich, Mrs. E. A. roster and VIII
liam Vordick, all of whom are resi-
dents of Lewistown, and Mrs.
George Benedict, step-daughter, a
resident of Wyoming.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15

convenience in securing the necessary
legal papers.
Wednesday afternoon at the Meth
odist parsonage, George Shepard, a
well-to-do farmer of Rogers. and
Miss Rose NJ. Burnett, a popular girl
who has made her residence in Lew
lstown for some time, were united in
marriage by the pastor, Rev. J. A.
Martin.
On Friday evening at s o'clock
Phillip Sauvef, Of 'Garneill, and Miss
Kate d. Weston, of the same place,
became man and wife. Mr.. Sauver is
prosperous farmer. His bride was
tor long time resident of this
city She is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William c. Weston and has I.
great many friends who all wish her
happiness in her married life.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
ENTERTAINED.
in San Diego Surprise
Former Lewistownites.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Medigar
were the guests of honor at a most
enjoyable surprise party given Sat
urday evening at their home, 74l
Irving avenue, in honor of their
twenty-ffth wedding anniversary.
Unsuspecting, Mr.. and Mrs. Medi-
gar left their home early in the even
ing in response to an invitation to
spend the evening at neighbor's S
residence. The invitation, however,
was just blind, and in their absence
a number of friends took possession
of the house. The party decorated it
throughout with roses, carnations and
other kinds of flowers and green
plants, with the intention Of making
it appear as though a regular marri-
age was to take place When every
thing was ready Mr. and Mrs. Medi-
gar were escorted back home and
when they made their entrance Miss
Marie Gurwell rendered Lohengrin's S
wedding march The surprise was
entirely unexpected on the part Of
the honored guests and a most en-
Joyable evening was spent.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
Benney, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. OMAR, Mrs
Barrows, Mr.. Ingerham, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. B. ST. Clair, Mr.. and Mrs.
O. ]. Evenson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hop
kins, Mr. and Mrs. Gurwell, Mv. and
Mrs. D. L. Shaffer, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Broocket, the Misses Mary Denneck,
Minnie Hopkins, Eta Noble, Marie
Gurwell, and the Messrs A. w. Ames,
J. A. Welcome, Cliff OMAR and Guy
Noble.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
Is a Good Chance.

The opinion now prevails that the
future Of the King is much
better than was supposed by the
stockholders only a short time ago.
The policy followed by the old COM
pany is now better understood by
them and it is realized that the
ground, in large measure, is practical
" unexplOred. It is believed there
is an excellent chance of opening up
entirely new ore supplies, and if this
happens, the company will be right
on its feet again The experts now
in carrying out instructions, and their
reports, when sent in, will be based
upon thorough knowledge of ev-
erything connected with the prop
erty
What Gerard Says.
A few days ago Julian NJ Gerard,
Mrs. Dalys son-in-law, a member of
the firm of H. c. Brown 4 Co., of
New York, and a director in the
company, gave out brief statement
in which he said:
My firm was induced to interest
themselves in the Barnes-king De-
velopment company by A. J. Camp
bell and John c. Lalor, both Of
Butte, who presented the reports of
reputable experts to them, viz: Will
liam F. Word and r. NJ Lamb, and
also reported that they had made a
personal examination Of the mine.
Butte people were largely interest
ed in the syndicate which bought
the stock of Lalor and Campbell.
mo payments have been made
from the company's treasury to the
knowledge Of the New York office,
except such as were paid upon re-
QUESTION from superintendent, man
ager and accountant for labor and
machinery, and do not believe
that any moneys have been illegally
or improperly withdrawn.
H. c. Brown & Co. and myself
have all the stock originally taken by
us.
III. c. Brown & Co. will i'm
mediately send an expert to examine
and report on the mine and see
whether the reports from Butte on
the alleged present condition of the
mine are true or are the result of
Interior motives"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15

action. He stated to the court that
he had lived in Montana for 18 years
but was unwilling to make any state
ment as to his career. He was un-
able to furnish bonds, Of course, and
will remain in the county jail until
the case is tried
From the fact that the man was
arrested not long after he had secured
the cash on the two checks and that
not cent was found on him, the
officers are inclined to think that he
may have an associate who is taking
care of the funds.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
Justice Is Mocked.

Sam w. Teagarden, all around mau
on the Musselshell News, makes the
following pertinent remarks concern
ing the Sherman conviction at White
Sulphur Springs:
That was sad miscarriage of JUS
tice at White Sulphur Springs last
week when the jury in the Sherman
case brought in a verdict of man
slaughter ,and fixed the penalty at
five years confinement in the state
Denitentiary.
Justice was Knocked, and the gal
lows cheated.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
Called Back.

1t is not to Hugh Conway's i'm
mortal story that the title of this
item has reference, but to James
Hopkins. the popular and considerate
iceman. The reason for his sudden
home coming from Garneill, where
he had gone on business, was a tele-
phone message from Lewistown an
nouncing the arrival of bouncing
ten-pound boy who made his appear
ance Tuesday night The mother is
doing as we'll as could be expected
The jubilant father will survive.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
After Thirty Years.

Thomas R. Murray, the we'll
known Judith rancher, left this week
for his old home near Washington,
D. c. Mr.. Murray came to Mon
tana Is years ago, before the organ
ization of Fergus county, and located
near Utica. Since than he has ac-
quired 1000 acres of fine farming
land, 5000 sheep and many cattle
and horses. Mr.. Murray pronounces
this the banner season of all his
years in the Judith Basin and feels
that he can we'll afford visit to
scenes of childhood from which he
has been absent for thirty years. He
will return shortly after the holidays.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
PROSPERITY IN
The WHOLE WEST
HILGER RETURNS FROM CHI
CAGO-TALKS ABOUT CON-
DITIONS.

David Hilger came in from Chi
cago, after being away from the cit,
tor some time. He first attended the
pioneers convention at Billings, took
in the state fair at Helena and wen,
on to Chicago on land business. Mr.
Hilf9r had very pleasant time al
the Windy City, taking in the frs,
OF the series of games between
Chicago and Detroit and the horse
show.
West Is Prosperous.
The most prosperous part Of the
United States is the west" said Mr.
niger this morning, although the
whole country is in good shape ex-
cept tor the rich mems panic in the
east But the prices for such things
as we produce are high and the de.
mand as great as ever. Grain, beef,
mutton and wool are away up, and
these are the very things that Fer
gus county produces. This leads me
to say that the nearer | got to Fer
gus county the more pronounced be-
came the evidences of prosperity.
Turning to Agriculture.
agriculture has never received the
attention it is getting right now.
The men of moderate means are
tired of stocks and bonds, which are
Juggled at will by the big combina
tons, and are looking lor land in
vestments. Naturally they are turn
ing to the west, and an army of set
tiers will be moving out this way in
the early spring and on through sum
mer.
The Milwaukee Boosting.
The Milwaukee is certainly doing
its best to boost Fergus county.
dropped into the office of Immigra-
ton Agent Haynes, who was here
some months ago, and when | enter
ed he was singing the praises of the
Judith basin to some retired Mil
waukee conductors, each worth per-
haps $4,000, and the veterans were
drinking in his words. Mr.. Haynes
ellis me that there is the greatest
interest taken in this section of Mon
ANA, and the Milwaukee will see that
t does not flag.
The stock and bond market is
lemoralized, but the live stock mar
set is certainly coming up in fine
shape. This has been a great year
or those engaged in the agricultural
md live stock industries, and the i'm
preston prevails that next season is
going to be just as good"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
fORGER BOUND
over FOR trial
WILLIAM JONES FORCES NATE
= McCAULEY'S NAME TO
CHECKS.

Another case was added to the
criminal calender of the district court
Saturday when Edward Jones, a
young man who has worked at
various ranches in this county, was
bound over for trial by Justice of
the Peace Edward Brassey, his bond
being fixed at $1,000. It appears
from the evidence brought out at the
preliminary hearing Saturday that
Jones was last employed at Nate
McCauley's ranch near Forest Grove.
He left that place last month, and
was paid off with check. Jones
next appeared at Musselshell and on
October 10 cashed two checks, pur-
porting to have been drawn by Mr..
McCauley on the First National
Bank of this city. One of these
was for $l36, and was cashed at 0.
J. Blaine's saloon by the proprietor
Mr. Blaine related the transaction,
identified the check and the defendant
as the man who passed it on him.
John Deskens, who also keeps a
saloon at Musselshell, but whose
place is on the Yellowstone county
SIDE, identified similar check for
$34 which the defendant passed on
him.
Nate McCauley was shown the
checks and testified that they wEe
not signed by him, the signatures
being forged
Deputy Sheriff William Taylor, of
Musselshell, who brought Jones to
the city, told of the arrest and said
that on the way up Jones admitted
having drawn the check passed on
Deskens, but refused to talk about the
other. He also tetifed that at Ante
lope, Jones made a break to get
away, and at Grass Range said he
would never be brought to Lewis
town alive.
The defendant Explains.
Edward Jones, the defendant, was
given an opportunity to make state
ment and he explained the whole af-
fair Dv saying that he was drunk at
Musselshell and did not remember |
anything whatever about the trans
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15

Sherman was guilty of murder,
deliberate, willrul and -blooded
He should have been given the full
penalty of the law which his foul
crime called for.
To say that the whole state was
shocked at the verdict is to state the
matter mildly.
However, such miscarriages of JUS
tice may be expected 50 long as the
higher courts of the state persist in
reversing convictions upon trivial
technicalities.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
Teachers Joint Institute.

A joint institute Of the teachers OF
Fergus and Meagher counties will
be held in this city on November
IL, IL and l3. Miss Orpfa Noble,
superintendent of schools for this
county, is now arranging prelim-
inaries for the institute but will first
confer with Miss Lottie Harris, the
Meagher county superintendent, be-
fore announcing the program. 1t is
expected that many teachers from
both counties will be present.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-10-15
Cupid Busy.

The past week has been busy one
for the Blind God of Love. Lewis
town seems to be the most convenient
place for the termination of happy
love affairs, owing, perhaps, to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
HARGIS' NOTE SHOWN
 STATE CLOSES CASE
JUDGE HARGIs sWEARs HE HAD NO CONNECTION WITH THE KILLING OF cOckRlLL-TELLS OF BROTHERS MURDER.

Lexington, Ky, May l6-The state closed today in the case of Judge James Hargis of Breathitt county, charged with the murder of James Cockrill. Most of today's session was taken up with the testimony of Charles B. Strother, general bool1keeper of the Winchester bank, rel ative to $1500 note. signed by Judge Har- gis.
 Nose Fletcher swore that Hargls gave him $500 to leave the country and not testify against Hargis. Hargis denies this but the note was produced as evil dence. Thomas Cockrill, a brother of James Cockrill, and alleged killer of Ben Hargis brother of Judge Hargls, there by precipitating the Hargis-Cockrill fued, swore that when he and James Cockrill tried to arrest Hargis the latter and Cal lahan drew their pistols and refused to submit He said he had killed Ben IIar- gis
 Judge James Harris wns on the witness stand in his own defense tliis afternoon. He said he had three brothers killed He testified that Tom Cockril Killed Ben Iargis and was acquitted. He denied any connection with the Coclxrill killing, say ing he never knew of plots against Cock rills life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
PETITION IS PRESENTED
To Police Commissioners Asking for
 Elidge's Promotion.

Many prominent citizens are urgaing Policeman Ellidge for appointment to the position made vacant by the death of Detective Samuel Hamilton. The petition to the police commission reads as follows:
 "We, the undersigned. take pleasure in recommending E. K. Ellidge for the position of city detective of Birming- ham, knowing him to be peculiarly qualified for the discharge of the du- ties of said office. He has been on the police force of the city of Birmingham for a number of years, and during that time has had the confidence and re- spect of the entire force for his eff ciency and loyalty to duty, and we are anxious to see such man promoted to the office of city decteive. We hereby not only indorse him, but earnestly ask that he be elected to the position"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
RUSH TO SWAP OUT
 OF NEGROES OFFICE
OHIO MAN IN THE TREASURY DE- APARTMENT POSTS NOTICE THAT HE WILL EXCHANGE JOBS WITH A TYLER EMPLoYE.

Washington, May 6.-(special.)- )-An in significant written notice posted on the bulletin board of the appointment clerk of the treasury department came near emptying the office of the auditor for the navy department of it's clerical force to- day. It was simply to the effect that Frank B. Bryan, a clerk in the office of the auditor for the war department, drawing $1400 a year. would exchange for a similar position in the office of the au- ditor for the navy department The lat ter division of the treasury department will soon be headed by the negro, Ralph Tyler
 There has been quite rush according ly on the part of clerks to get transfers to other departments. None of them has succeeded and the idea that clerk in some other division would willingly trans fer into Tylers division was regarded as a joke by the navy department clerks. The result was that the office force hur- ried over to the appointment, clerks of flee to see for themselves. Bryan, who offers to go under Tyler is also an Ohio man. He will have no difficulty in get ting a transfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
NO SETTLEMENT OF
 THE DOCK STRIKE
THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNAL TIONAL MARINE co. ARRIVES AND STANDS PAT-So DO THE STRIKING LoNGSHoREMEN

New York, May 16.--J. Bruce Ismay, president of the International Mercantile Marine company, will not make any move in the direction of bringing to an end the strike of longshoremen h this city.
 MT. Ismay arrived on the steamer Adri- atic from Europe today and immediately after the steamer reached the dock went into conference with the local representa- tives of the various lines operated by his company.
 At the conclusion of this conference MT. Ismay said he was thoroughly in ac- cord with the attitude which had been taken by the steamship men here since the strike began.
 Secretary Connors of the longshore- mems union, when he learned of MT. ls- mays decision, said:
 All right; 1t goes on as usual. There will be no advances made by us.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
GoMPERS IN ATLANTA.
Labor Leader After Affiliation With
 Railway Tralnmen.

Atlanta, May 16.-(Special.) .)-Presi- dent Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor reached Atlanta tonight. It Is believed his object in coming to Atlanta is to try to secure the affillation of the railway trainmen, now in session here.
 MT. Gompers stated that he believed the labor leaders now on trial in Idaho are innocent, and declared that Ruef, who few days ago denounced labor, was simply a common malefactor. He will speak tonight at the Grand.
 Sheriff Miner of Pike county died in Atlanta tonight, following an operation at St. Joseph's infirmary. Tributes to him were paid by Governor Terrell and others His body will be taken to Zeb- ulon tomorrow morning and will lie there in state tomorrow: funeral on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
1000 CARS IN SAN FRANCISCO.
No Important Developments In Strike
 Situation.

San Francisco, May 16.-There were no imports mt developments today in the street car strike. About 1000 cars were in opera ton on eight lines of the sys- tenn. Both the union and company re- port themselves as satisfied with the st- uation.
 Contrary to an announcement made last night the Gary street line was not opened today. At a stormy Ereetng of the di- rectors of the railway this afternoon the action of Secretary Shaphard in signing an agreement with the carmen's union, to grant them the eight-hour day and 8 a day, was disapproved and Shaphard thereupon rendered his resignation, which was accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
$tO,OOO SUIT GROWS
 FROM ATLANTA RIOT
Negro Woman Claims Damages From Railway for Not Protecting
 It's Passengers.

Atlanta, Ga, May 16.-The first civil damage suit growing out of the riots in Atlanta last September was filed today Edna McGruder, negro woman, asked damages of $100O0 from the Georgia Rail- way and Electric company, operating the local street car lines, for the death of her son, who is alleged to have been taken from a car of the defendant com pany and killed by the mob. The peti- ton alleges that the company did not afford sufficient protection for its pas sengers and that in view of the unusual conditions it should have provided an extra guard for it's cars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
ROBBERS MAKE BIG HAUL. Break Into Jewelry Store and Get
 $25,000 Worth of Goods.

City of Mexico, May 16.-One of the largest burglaries in the history of the capital was committed last night, when q band of robbers broke into the large jewelry establishment known as La Acacia, in Refuglo street. in the center of. the business district of the city, and carried away goods valued at $25.000. le loss was not discovered until an employe of the store appeared this morning. Since then the police have been vigilantly working on the case, without result so far
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
In Charge of Greene Interests.

Fl Paso, Tex, May 16.-W. c. Greene. stated to the Associated Press tonight that IT. R. Nickerson, who has resigned from the general managership of the Mexican Central railroad will be made chairman of the executive committee, having in charge all the Greene interests, including railroads, mines, smelters and ether interests-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
Trainmen Enjoy Barbecue.

Atlanta. Ga, May 16-The railway trainmen devoted the morning session to- day to further consideration of constitu- tional amendments. The afternoon was given to an old fashioned Georgia bar becue, which took the place of all busi- ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
FIRE RAGING IN PITTssuRa.

Pittsburg. May 1.-Two alarms have been sounded for a fire at Pennsylvania avenue and Second street in the business district. At o'clock several establishments had been destroyed. A number of fire men have been injured and the fire is still beyond control. The fire Is sweeping the north side of Penn splvania avenue between Second and Third streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
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For the second time in its history the Presbyterian general assembly convened in the First Presbyterian church of Bir- mingham yesterday morning at Il o'clock. Little did the members know, as they listened to the opening sermon from the eloquent lips of the Rev. James R. How
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 HEARD IN AFTERNOON
pr. Howerton's Sermon Was Feature of Morning Session-Contrasted chrlsts Temptations to
 Those of the Sinner.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
 PROGRAMME TODAY.

10 a. m.-Business meeting, over lures and reading of papers.
 2:SO p. m.-Same as morning.
 .. m.-Popular meeting to con- slider the Bible cause. The report of the permanent committee on Bible cause will be ready and an address will be delivered by the Rev. Henry Otis Wright, l.. l.. D.. recording secretary of the Amer ican Bible society, and a man of great power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
No Force Used.

The last formal question of the inter view went directly to the position of Orchard In the pending case and was directly answered. It was:
 Was force or duress of any kind used on you by Captain Mcfarland or any one else In securing your alleged con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-17
Contrasts the Pictures.

"It was no lie when Satan said, All these things will I give unto you if you fall down and worship me-. He had it in his power. and in fact the worldly king dom mas a possibility" The speaker pie tured Jerusalem. mistress of the Roman