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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17
WANTS BRYAN TO PREACH.
Big Evangelist Writes Letter Urging
Ministry On Commoner.

Burlington, Kan, Nov ll.--Rev.
French Oliver, who is holding a re-
vival me citing here, has issued an open
letter to William Jennings Bryan,
urging the Nebraskan to become an
evangelist and predicting that he
would become the equal of Apostle
Paul
'Twelve year ago. writes Rev.
Oliver, Il wrote you a letter in which
stated my conviction that you should
preach the gospel and added the state
ment that if you would consecrate
your wonderful talents to God as an
evangelist, the Bryan Of the Goth CEN
tury would be equal to the Paul OF
the first century as champion Of
the cause of Christianity.
PERSONALLY, your three defeats have
been three sources Of great sorrow
to me, as | have hoped to see you
elected to the presidency. Who
knows? Perhaps God has withheld
the presidency from you in order that
you may become more to your coun-
try than its president I am firmly
convinced that one ambassador OF
Christ of your caliber is worth more
to this nation than ten thousand presi-
dents
"This impression regarding your
fitness for the great work named has
been strong in my heart for IL years
and I pray God that it may become
a fire in your great soul"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17

ingly reticent since coming to this
city, it is certain that his plea will be
self defense.
According to the Roundup Records
account of the killing, it was cviden.
that the two men, Hinton and Ma
haney, engaged in a scuffle before the
fatal blow was struck After having
laid out Mahaney with the neck yoke,
young Hinton went to Mahaney's
house and hid Winchester rifle and
a revolver. At that time, he did not
know that his blow had killed Ma
haney and it will most probably de-
velop from his story that he conceal
ed the weapons to prevent Mahaney
from getting hold of them.
Hinton was arrested in Devils
Basin, near Donnlly's ranch, those
who took him in charge simply stat
ing that he was wanted on a misde-
meanor charge When they got him
into Roundup, he was told of the more
serious charge of murder which would
be preferred against him.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17
GOLD LINKS Have THE real Thing

A. S. Wright and A. B. Lehman re-
turned to the city Sunday afternoon
from Kendall where they spent two
days looking over the mining situa-
ton in that district. They went out
to the big North Moccasin camp par
ticularly to examine the Gold Links,
having received some most encourag-
ing news from Charles Wright, who
has charge of the work on that prop
erty. &-
Their highest expectations were
fully realized The Gold Links shaft,
now down to depth of SO feet, has
tapped an ore body OF exceptional
promise.
This ore runs from $l8 to $22 per
ton in gold and is. in every way.
identical with the immense body OF
high grade ore encountered on the
Santiago claim Of the North Moe
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17

A special train, carrying number
of high officials Of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul Railroad company,
arrived in the city early this morning
and, after the visitors had looked over
the city and interviewed as many OF
the business men as the limited time
would permit, they left for the west.
Members of the Party.
The party on the special includes
President F.. D. Sewell OF the St.
Paul, President M. S. Gum of the
Montana Railroad company, H. B.
Earling. general superintendent E. D.
Reeder, assistant chief engineer, H.
G. Haugen. general land commission
er. General Manager Spencer of the
Montana. and Jerry Welch, travelling
auditor for the Montana.
On Tour of Inspection.
In the office of the Democrat, Mr..
Earling stated that the members OF
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17

Albert Heinecke and John Branger
have taken over the Lyric, formerly
the Dreamland theater, on Fourth
avenue, opposite the post office and
are now giving some excellent enter
tainments at that place Al. who has
been connected with the Bijou since
it was started over a year ago, is a
hustler and will, doubtless. make the
new house popular place Dave
Trepp will continue in charge of the
Bijou and that too. is assured of the
most competent managem
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17

fraternity, large crowd followed the
remains to the city cemetery where
interment was made. The pail bear
ers were Jacob Holzemer, G. II. Viii
hams, +. E. Smith, G. w. Cook, Mike
Gurnett and F. F. MacGowan.
Biographical Sketch.
William d. Deaton was born in
Texas 81 years ago and, from his in
fancy, lived the life OF frontiersman
in every respect. He left Texas in
1886, driving big herd OF cattle from
the southern range to the Crow
Indian reservation. There, a part Of
them were turned loose under the
brand OF the Samples & Power com
pany and 1000 head were brought to
the Judith Basin and ranged on the
hills near what is now the Horseshoe
Bar ranch.
In the summer of '87, Mr. Deaton
became the manager of the Judith
Cattle company, position which he
held until he became sheriff of this
county in 1894.
For four years he held this i'm
portant office and more fearless Of
fcer never went out after bad man
than Bill Deaton.
During his long residence in this
city, Mr.. Deaton, through his whole
souled generosity, won the affection
of all, including the old and young
alike. He was an especial favorite
with all Of the children in the city
and never overlooked an opportunity
to rustic up a bit of fun for the
youngsters, who fairly idolized him
Generous to a fault, as honest as
any man who ever walked the sod,
kind, lovable and always ready for a
lark which meant fun and enjoyment
this man whom hundreds today are
mourning, scattered sunshine wher-
ever he went A quaint philosopher
in his way, his characteristic EXPIRES
sions will always be remembered BY
those with whom he associated.
Because Of these things, this man
will be remembered and his name
spoken fondly, reverently, by those
who best knew him. TO those who
were children few years since, to
the hundreds who were the subjects
of his generous benefactions in the
bygone days, he leaves something
more precious than wealth piled high
the font memory of one who, like
Ben Adhem. loved his fellow men,
A wife and four children, Murray
Georgia. Cleo and Willie, are left to
mourn his passing.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17

Of the other state republican candi-
dates is about 375.
The County Vote.
Creels plurality was the largest
among the county candidates, with
Thompson second, Huntoon third ano
Myersick, fourth. Ritch was also
"tioing along some," coming 385 votes
ahad OF his opponent.
The closest contest was between
Parent and Clingan for commission
er, Parent winning with II votes to
spare.
Following are the Official figures:
Presidential electors: Republican,
high, 1929; democrat, high, 1859;
socialist, high, 257.
Congress-Long, dem, LAS; Pray,
rep, 1857; Duncan, socialist, 246.
Pray's plurality, Az.
Governor-Norris, dem, 1859; Don
Ian, rep, l,4Sl; Hazelton, socialist,
223. DOMAINS plurality, 222.
Lieutenant Governor-Swindleh
DEM, l,l72; Allen, rep, 1903; Buzzell
socialist, 23l. Allen plurality, 1856.
Associate Justice-Johnson, dem
1908; Holloway, rep, 1,546; Maury
socialist, 24O. Holloway's plurality
338.
Secretary Of State-Romney, dem.
1,l05; Yoder, rep, 1882; Harvey
! socialist, 255. Yoder's plurality, AT
Attorney General-Tolan, dem.
1906; Galen, rep, 1850; Parr, socia
list, 240. Galen's plurality, 464.
State Treasurer-Goodwin, dem
LIZA; Esseltyn, rep, l,486; Powers
socialist, 237. Esselstyn's plurality
3l2
State Auditor-Sherlock, dem, l.,
| III; Cunningham, rep, 1,537; Castle
socialist, 243. Cunningham's plurality
42O.
Supt. Schools-Mountjoy, dem, /,
102; Harmon, rep, l,540; Lyons
socialist, 244 Harmon's plurality
439.
Railroad Commissioner, two-yea
tern-Newman, dem, 1,14o; Morley
rep, 1,4o7; Billings, socialist, 242
Morley's plurality, 34S.
Railroad Commissioner, four-yea
tern-Violette, dem, 1923; Stanton
rep, 1903; Gilchrist, socialist, 24l
Stanton's plurality, 3SO
Railroad Commissioner. six-yea
term-Nevin, dem, Lib; Boyle, rep
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17
OFFICIAL Count COMPLETE
Democrat Gives, for the First Time, Actual Re.
suits Of Voting at Recent Election in
Fergus County-.-Some Scratching.

Julius Petersen, ]. M. Parent and
w. T. Neill, comprising the boaro
of county commissioners, met last
Friday morning for the purpose Of
canvassing the votes cast at the re-
cent election ALI precincts were in
when the board started to work but
the task was a tedious one and it was
not until Saturday night that the
count was completed
Figuring Totals.
A. E. Trapp, an expert accountant
who is filling in at the office Of the
clerk and recorder, has been busy
since yesterday morning footing up
the totals. This too, has proved to
be big task but by working last
night, Mr.. Trapp and Frank Cunning
ham, chief deputy in the clerks office,
were able to complete the footings az
noon today.
Make Few Changes.
The official count varied but few
votes from the unofficial returns col
lectd by the Democrat and Argus.
Some precincts which were not il
added to or reduced pluralities, as the
case may be, but the chances Of none
of the winners were jeopardized.
Judge Cheadle, candidate for re
election to the office Of district judge,
having no opposition, naturally re-
ceived the largest vote, Miss Noble
who was opposed by Miss Palmer,
socialist, crowding him for honors.
All told, there were 2,o55 votes cast
for the head of the ticket.
The Socialist Vote.
The socialist vote for presidential
electors was 257. On the state ticket,
Harvey, a local man, who was the
candidate for secretary of state, polled
255 voets and Dick Jones, of Kendall
who was a candidate for the legis-
lature, lead all of his fellow socialists
with total of 265.
Some Plura1ities.
For president, Fergus county gave
the Taft electors an average plurality
of 343. Pray defeated Long for con
gress by 413 and DOMAINS plurality
over Norris dropped to 222. Galen
republican candidate for attorney
general, lead his ticket with a plu
rality of 464. The average pluralitie,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17
WILLIAM A. DEATON
CROSSES THE Divide
FORMER SHERIFF AND WELL
KNOWN OLD TIMER DIES
IN BILLINGS.

A telegram received here Thursday
evening from Murray H. Deaton who
had been called TO Billings Tuesday
by the illness Of his father, brought
the sad news of Mr.. Deaton's demise
in Billings that morning. News OF
the passing of "Bill' Deaton, as he
was farniliarly known to hundreds,
not only in this county but all over
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17
SELF DEFENSE TO
Be HINTON'S DEFENSE
ROUNDUP MAN WHO KILLED
MAHANEY SAYS HE WILL
BE FREED.

John Elmer Hinton, the young man
who, on Saturday, October 9TH, killed
N. M. Mahaney at Roundup by strik
ing him in the head with neck yoke
was brought up to this city last Tues
day and placed in the county jail BY
Deputy Pyles. o. w. Belden has
been employed by the young man to
assist his Roundup attorney in his
defense.
Will Claim Self Defense.
Although Hinton has been exceed
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17

the state, evoke expressions of sorrow
upon every side.
Funeral Services Yesterday.
Mr.. Deaton passed away in his
room at the Commercial hotel in Bill
ings of acute gastritis. Accompanied
by the son, the body arrived in this
city Saturday evening and was taken
to Creels undertaking parlors.
The funeral was held yesterday
afternoon at 2:30 from the Presby-
terian church. Long before the fun
eral party arrived every seat in the
church was occupied and scores stood
in the aisles, outer hall and about the
entrance to the building during the
services.
Pfaus Delivers Grafton.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by the Rev Albert Pfaus. Mr..
Pfaus, who had long been friend OF
the decedent, delivered a most elo,
quent and touching address. Follow
ing the church services, which was
under the auspices of the Elks
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17
Pfaus Delivers Grafton.

casin company which lies just above
the Links.
This ore body is exactly in place
and the work of sinking on down to
the foot wall will be prosecuted as
rapidly as three shifts will permit.
There is no reason to doubt that it
is fully as thick as the Santiago body
and, such being the case. the future
of the Gold Links as big mine Is
assured.
Shortage Of Coal.
Work on the Golden Discovery
property was suspended several days
ago owing to tn impossibility to
secure coal. Several freight outfits
loaded with coal. went up to the big
camp Yesterday and it is expected
that the Golden Discovery will i'm
mediately resume operations
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17
Notice,

he copyright for Goodsceed's map
Of Fergus county is he'd Though as
signment by the Fergus County
Democrat and duly filed with .he
Register of Copyrights at Washing
ton. All persons are warned NJ to
reproduce this map, either by print
ing, photographing or any other pro-
cess. Fergus County Democrat.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17

Two heads are better than one. Both
of you come and choose the. piano.
We do not mind any number OF
critics, and the more critical they are
the better. Our stock of pianos is
large and varied, including many
makes of uprights. Every instru-
ment is warranted and has a full,
sweet tone, perfect mechanism, ex-
quisite touch, and looks fit for the
drawing room of queen. The prices
we have put upon them should make
quick sales.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-11-17

CONTINUED on page 81
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-24

wheels furnished by the plowmakers
are about seven inches In diameter
too small. but useful We started
three plows, and one had no wheel.
1t occurred to me TO adjust an old
wheel from a sulky plow Our black
smith did this for me, and then came
a further thought Why not put On
two wheels. as the Frenchmen do?
found two that matched well. one
about thirty inches and one about
eighteen inches in diameter. and the
smith and 7 rudely adjusted them to a
bit of one and one quarter inch shaft
ing for an axle 4 4 by inch block
went on this. and iron stirrups con
nected 1t to the pillow beam. Thus one
wheel could go In the furrow. one on
the land, and il ought to steady the
pillow finely.
put the thing In the buggy and
FASTENED to the field. eager to test it
We fastened 1t to the pillow, and | ca
gerry watched for results, The horses
started rod was turned. and Frank
looked around with an astonished ex-
preston on his face. "Why, it's all
right!o He went few rods farther
and called back. "Finest thing I've
ever seem The long ana short Of it
is that we are using that plow today.
II has turned now about sixty acres,
and much OF the time it has been used
by an old man who could never have
endured holding an ordinary pillow in
alfalfa sod. The work Of that pillow is
perfect. 1t matters very little indeed
whether one holds to the handles or
not It runs along and does business
just the same We made another car
riage better in that the one and one
quarter inch axle has turns in il that
make the wheels set on eranks. so that
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-24
CHELSEA.

Mrs. Gertrude h. sprague received on
Wednesday the news 81 the death Of her
uncle Alfred Nv. Lane 81 South Barre.
Miss Lora Hood, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. John D. Lane Of Bos
ton, for two weeks, returned Tuesday
evening.
Charles Adams and Everett Edison Of
Randolph Center were ia town Tuesday
aud Wednesday and were guests Of
leonard II. Bacon.
Miss Florence Goodwin closed 4 most
successful term Of school and year Of
teaching IN the Waiter II. Emery dis
triet Friday, Jan III
Erastns Bugbee, who fell last week
and broke his hip, developed a case Of
pneumonia early this week, which which
he died Tuesday evening.
r. Il Rennie has returned from a
weeks visit 70 his home near PIatts-
burgh, n. ", and viii work for E. d.
Barnes in the bobbin shop.
Miss Cecilia A!ser. who has been
spending several weeks with relatives in
different sections Of the state, has re-
turned TO her work for Mrs. B, H. Adj
ans, If.
Austin T. skinner, who has been hay
ing an attack Of the grippe and was
recovering, was seized Wednesday morn
ing with serious relapse Of the heart.
which renders him in very feeble con
dition
The masquerade promenade held at
the town hall Tuesday evening under
the auspices 81 the Chelsea brass band.
was d decided success socially and. finan
cially. There were about sixty persons
who masked.
Henry Andrews Of Keesville, " y. IS
spending the winter with his daughter.
Mrs David SWinyer, who lives lust over
the line in Hefshire Mr.. Andrews il
grandson Of john Proctor, one 81 the
early settlers Of Burlington. who was
a drum major in the Revolutionary war
and who died at the age o. 100 years
Mr.. Andrews, now in his s7th year. reads
without the aid OF glasses, plays the
violin with The agility OF youth. and
enjoys good health and life in general
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-24
wIga'a FaENcH plow N Use.

II Is readily adjustable to depth. and
this works with lever, The plow goes
along as exactly as a bic plane
Now. It seems to me that plow manu-
facturers should take a hint from this.
Such an attachment as have adapted
ought to be sold for less than $40 and,
added TO the already very good plows,
would make for perfect work.
If the manufacturers viii not do this.
one can usually find old wheels either
on his own farm or n the junk shop
to make his own plow carriage we
find only one difficulty IN adjustment
1t is 10 keep the plow level. rather
running a little on the land side. espe-
cialiy in tough alfalfa sod. This we
manage by inserting a thin wedge Of
wood under the beam when clamping
it down. There Is A better way. one
wheel might be arranged to be raised
or lowered independently Of the other
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-24
Farm, Field
ona Garder,
PLoWS AND FLOWING.
Wings Adaptation From the French
In Use Ia Alfalfa Sod.

Wings Adaptation From the French,
In Use IL Alfalfa Sod.
-Four years ago. when first ! went to
study French farming, their plows
made me smile, they looked so crude,
with their immense wheels and beams.
SO awkward In design, says Joseph H.
Wing in the Breeders Gazette, Chi
cago
This year spent more time In
France and studied their plows more
carefully and at work now consider
the French plow, with its two wheels,
its rigid beam and all, as being won
derfully effective tool and think it does
Its work easily for the horses as well.
took hold of the handles OF these
plows and found that they ran with
extraordinary steadiness
Last fall we had sixty acres of alfal-
ia sod to pillow. and alfalfa sod is mo-
toriously hard stuff to manage. 1t
takes good plow, a good team and
good plowman to pillow alfalfa sod at
all. We learned that a walking piow
is best for alfalfa sod. We really
never had much success with a riding
pillow In such use, but we had learned
that a wheel under the beam steadied
the plow and was quite help. The
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-24
MORTIFIED
Gifts of Books to Norwich University
From Prof. St0ught0n.

From Prof. Stoughton.
The Librarian at Norwich university
| has received a complete set OF IA vol
umes of the National Encyclopedia Of
| American Biography given by Prot
Bradley Stoughton Of Columbia uniyer-
sity, inscribed by him TO the memory
Of mis- father, General Charles b
Stoughton,, NJ U. '61
y. II. Talbot has returned from q
short trip to Ludlow.
Mrs. Katherine Lavalle was in Barre
Tuesday and Wednesday with friends
Frank Phillips, no has been confined
to the house for the past week, is able
to be out
R. E. Weston, N. U. OF, was visitor
in town Wednesday on his way to his
home in Lyndonville,
Miss Florence Kendall goes to her
nome in Granville Saturday for weeks
stay with her parents.
There was a meeting Of the merchant
association at the store Of Lance < Nc
Cormick Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Mathews, who has been working
for c. A. Clark has moved into the Dona-
hue block on Central street.
Mr. and Mrs. William Barr of East
Cabot are visiting at the home Of Mrs.
William Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. c. S. Richmond left to.
day for Orange Park, Florida, where
they win remain for the rest Of the
winter months
Horace Smith, who had the misfor-
tune OF losing finger on his right hand,
about week ago while working in the
woods is slowly improving.
Mrs. c. G. Baldwin of Barton who mas
been spending the past two weeks with
her motner has gone to New York and
Boston for few weeks with friends
and relatives
G. a. Edgerton, cashier Of the North
field national bank, gave half hour
talk before the student body at Nor
wich university Wednesday after chapel,
on Currency Mr.. Edgerton in his rc-
marks touched lightly on some hills
now before Congress regarding the cur
reney laws.
A very pleasing entertainment under
the auspices OF the students Of. the
Northiield high school took place last
night in Guild hail. A lecture on the
Panama canal, by Sweeney and Illus
trated by Col A. c. Brown. Everybody
expressed themselves "a being highly
pleased. There was not very large
house because Of the stormy weather
Major and Mrs. Henry w. Hovey ar.
rived from Spokane, Wash. Tuesday
evening on tie six o'clock train. Major
Hovey, formerly commandant at Nor.
WITCH university, was detailed to the
Philippines in August Of 1908 where Ne
mas been until recently retired because
OF his health. They returned BY the
way of China and Japan. At present his
plans for the future are undecided bit
he says That Vermont looks mighty
good to him just now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-24
TALK OF THE TOWN.


Cut flowers at Youngscn's. Tel. al7-o
Wanted. -2OO Carriages TO store for
the winter. Geo. E. Mcfarland
Masonic charms and pins at L. P. Aus
tins, the watch and clock man."
L. P. Austin SELLS stone cutters glasses,
all kinds and prices, from zoe to $500
per pair.
Any framed or unframed picture in
the store at the wholesale price. II. +.
Baldwin.
Clairyoyant. Tuesday and Thursday,
2 P. m. to p. M, Mrs. r. E. Ellis, rs
spaulding street, telephone 1861.
A complete line of overshoes and rub
bers for men, women, boys, misses and
children, at the Peoples shoe store.
Typcwriting and copying, writing
from dictation, circular letters a
speciality. Mrs. Mary G. Nye. and 8
blanchard block.
Berrettini per ragazzi del prezzo di %
e SO 10 6 Juno da Frank McWhorter
Co. tSweaterl ovyero maglie da uomo
del prezzo di Sl.50 e $500 Sl00 soltan-
to. V. Cravcllo commesso staIiano.
If your eyes smart or feel bad when
you attempt to read in the evening, it
means that they need attention. You
can get the right kind Of treatment at
l. p Austin's, the watch and clock
man.
Special l5.day sale.--We viii give you
25 per cent. discount for any musical
instrument, except phonograph; we have
a few secondhand l0-inch disc records
which we viii sell at one half price,
Doe EACH A. Giaehino, Vermont fruit
store. Barre, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-24
CARROT

G. F. Harvey Of Philadelphia is at his
farm for a few days
THE Eastern star viii put on a drama
some time next month.
viii Whitcher of Plainfeld was in
town Wednesday on business.
Harry Carroll Of White River juno
ton was here the first Of the week.
Mrs. s. G. Voodry had the grippe and
was unable to teach the FIRST Of the
week.
Mr.. HENDERSON IS making extensive re-
pairs on the house he recently par
chased.
Mrs. Cooley Of Barre is nursing Laura
Lvford III place of Jesse Gates, who re-
Gently finished there.
Eddie York has finished work for S. c.
voodrv and Glenn Mekinstrv mas taken
his place as clerk in the store.
The f. and A. II. officers went 20
Montpelier Thursday. and worked the
second degree at the district meeting.
Perry Terrill Of New York. who has
been stopping at the Harvey farm for
the past four months for bis health.
il now staying at the Ninooski house.