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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20
Norris in Kendall.

Governor Edwin Norris is schedul-
ed to deliver an address in Kendall
next Friday evening. When Gov.
Norris was in Lewistown last week,
he was, much to his regret, unable to
make the trip to the big gold camp
but had his itinerary re-arranged so
as to permit him to return to Fergus
county for an address at the North
Moccasin town. If the weather per-
mits. Gov. Norris may arrange to
speak also at Moore and one or two
other points in this county. He is a
very popular man in Kendall and is
desirous of showing his appreciation
of the splendid support which the
camp always gave him by making a
special trip back to the Judith Basin
to speak to his friends up there.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20
Opera House Crowded.

Fully half an hour before the
speaker of the evening arrived, every
seat in Culver's opera house was oc-
cupied. Late comers were compelled
to stand and scores remained in that
uncomfortable position throughout
the evening, so great was the desire
to hear Montanas splendid governor
discuss the issues OF this campaign.
Governor Given Ovation.
When he walked upon the stage,
accompanied by number of the local
candidates and other democrats, Cow
ernor Norris was given an ovation
by the big audience. The cheering,
which lasted for several minutes,
showed clearly that the people of
Lewistown hold our chief executive
III most enthusiastic regard.
County Attorney Roy f. Ayers,
state committeeman for this county,
introduced the governor. The young
attorney aroused his hearers to en-
thusiasm when he referred to Mr..
Norris as the chief executive not Of
the business men" only but of all
the people Of Montana.
Governor Norris was in splendid
fettle and delivered powerful ad-
dress. He took UP the issues OF the
campaign and treated them in fear
less manner. Dersive laughter was
aroused when the speaker stated that
"Mr Donlan publicly expressed his
views on these questions" upon the
occasion of that gentleman's visit to
this county. Nothing could have
brought before the people who COM
prised that splendid audience, more
focibly the difference between the
gum shoe politician who is trying
those methods Of securing the suff-
rage Of the people and the statesman
who has the courage Of his convic-
tons and the ability to tell the peo-
pie from the rostrum where he stands
on the questions of moment to the
voters of this great state.
Governor Norris devoted the first
portion of his address to hurried
discussion of national issues He ex-
planned the bank guarantee plan as
outlined in the national democratic
PLATFORM. lie SnOWcu lnat IL is not
only the democrats who believe in
this plan but that some of the most
influential republicans Of the nation
also favor the plan. He named
among others, the republican govern
or Of Kansas, Hoch; the republican
governor Of Ncbaska; former re-
publican secretary of the treasury,
Lyman j. Gage, and former re-
publican comptroller of the treasury,
Eckles, who is also the head of one
Of the greatest banking institutions
of the nation.
Applaud Name of Bryan.
When the speaker first mentioned
the name of the Great Commoner,
William Jennings Bryan, he was COM
PEELED to suspend for few moments
while the crowd applauded in man.
ner which left no doubt as to how
the voters of this section of the
nation stand.
Taking up state issues, Governor
Norris showed to the entire salts
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20

that to me the story had never halt
been told
"The sort of enterprise manifested
here is going to produce some won-
derful results during the next few
years. Surrounded, as you are, by the
best country in all of Montana, there
is not the slightest reason why Lew
istown, in ten years, should not be
city many times her present size y
Reluctantly, the visitors left the
hospitable quarters of the Judith
Club shortly after II o'clock for
their train. They were accompanied
to the depot by a big crowd and as
their splendid train pulled out for a
visit with Roundup, Miles City and
other towns east of US, the business
men of our big sister city over the
range carried with them the most
cordial good will Of every person in
Lewistown.
The following gentlemen were pres
ent on the excursion:
Hennessy Mercantile company, five
representatives Henningsen Produce
company, three representatives; Ryan
q Newton, two representatives;
Butte Wholesale Grocery company,
two representatives; Trip & Drag
stedt, two representatives A. c. NJ
Hardware company, two representa-
tives; John Gillie, T. J, Murray, Henry
Jones, J. G. Hammer, L. S. Cohn,
w. A. Willoughby, p. T. Brophy. 7.
J. O'Brien, Eugene Carroll R. E.
Calkins, A. Itkin, Casey Candy com
pany, c. S. Henderson, Youlden
Grocery company, w. D. Horgan,
Malcolm Gillis, F. w. Hill, Carl
Engel, John Ferns, r. L. Clinton,
G. L. Miller, Phil Goodwin, w. o.
Speer, John G. Moroney, E J. Bow
man, G. G. Swinbourne, w. G. Derks,
w. A. Clark & Bro, A. T. Morgan,
State Savings Bank, E. F. Mayer,
Lander Furniture company, John r.
Dobry, Brownfeld-C -Canty Carpet Co.,
Frank Boucher, Jesse Holmes, G. A.
Landeberg, B. Gallick, H. B. Brown,
Of the Independent Telephone com
pany, H. Blank, Thomas Lavelle,
John Stromberg, John E. Davis,
Lutey Bros, D. Dorais, Montana
Hardware company, Julius Fried,
Mckee Printing company, I. Mating
ly, Tom Casey, George Lounsberry,
Swend Carlson, Arthur Mueller, DR..
Donovan, T. ]. Nerny, D. ]. Charles,
w. H. Newberger, A. H. Putnam,
F. R. Mulch, A. H. Jones, Earl
Murphy, H. S. Clark, D. E. Swine
hart, Western Lumber company,
Bessette-Casey company, Henderson
Bros, Fred Melcher, c. T. Rabbit,
A. J. Knievel, Frank Andrus, Charles
Beley, Jake Osenberg, Ed F. Murphy.
w. F. Love, Charles Austin, G. c.
Davidson, John Allerton, Saven Lisa,
T. J. Bennets, John Evans, w. c.
Carroll, Beebe Grain company, Boston
& Montana band, Arthur Carson, A.
S. Christie and Scott Woodward.
The St. Paul officials who made the
trip were R. M. Calkins, general
freight and passenge agent; H. B.
Ealing, geneal superintendent; w. P.
Warren, general agent; F. H. Barret,
superintendent, and R. F. Weeks, as
sistant general freight and passenger
agent.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20
butte BUSINESS men HERE
Train Load Of Boosters From MOntana'S MetrOD.
oils Spend Several Hours in Queen City
Of the Inland Empire.

"The greatest, biggest, little town
in Montana" That was the way one
of the Butte business men expressed
his opinion of Lewistown yesterday
and this sentim ent was re-echoed by
scores of others who came over to
get acquainted with Lewistown.
Arrive at Midnight
The Butte special, consisting of
four Pullman sleepers, one combina-
ton buffet and observation car, and
one dining car, and carrying 173 bust
ness men from the Copper City, was
scheduled to reach here about 9
o'clock Sunday evening. Secretary
Croft, of the Commercial Club, had
made all preparations to meet the
train with a big torchlight procession
but the wreck out near Straw and
other causes delayed the big special
for several hours until it was after
midnight when it did finally pull into
this city. By that time, all except
few Of the ''livest' ones Of the bunch
were asleep and, having been advised
Of the lateness of the train, the peace
full citizenship of Lewistown were also
asleep and peacefully dreaming of the
day when the metropolis Of the In
land Empire shall also be the me-
tropolis OF Montana.
Early Reception at Depot.
Early yesterday morning, num-
har of 1oco1 h,,c;,,acc ,pd ,,rofacc;oo,l
men were at the depot to extend to
the visitors a delayed but none the
less hearty welcome. Before o'clock
the famous Boston & Montana band
got out Of their car and the parade
for the quickstep up town was form
ed To the tune Of such music as only
the matchless B. & NJ. can play, the
procession marched down First
avenue and then up Main street, until
they reached the Democrat building.
where they formed in a circle around
the band which played on and then
"on' some more. A large crowd
gathered in very short order, the
number being augmented by hundreds
Of school children who were given an
extended recess by their teachers in
order that they might hear the music
Informal Reception at Club.
During the forenoon, all of the
visitors were taken to the Judith
Club where they were rendered an
informal reception by the business
men of Lewistown. All Of them ex-
pressed roget that they were unable
to remain longer and see more Of
the city. AS it was, they got around
the streets, saw our big stores which
are exceeded in size only by those
Of Butte herself, noted the big bust
ness buildings and scores Of resi-
dences which are going up on every
side and very properly came to the
conclusion that Lewistown is "going
along some"
"This little visit has been a revela-
ton to me" said one of Butte's most
prominent citizens to the editor Of
the Democrat why, you people
have the cleanest, most substantial,
and, from all appearances, the busiest
little city it was ever my good for
tune to see." had heard that there
was mighty good town over here
in the Judith Basin but I must say
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20
Bad Wreck Near Straw.

The noon train coming in Sunday
from Harlowton jumped the track
near Straw and some of the pas
sengers were considerably shaken up,
although no one was injured, for
tunately. The accident was caused by
the falling of break beam on the
tender. Before the train could be
brought to stop, one of the cars got
off the track. The wreck delayed the
regular evening train but a wrecking
crew soon cleared the track.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20
Some Fine Stock.

Thomas Shea arrived here Friday
with his fine stallion, Frank, and
jack, Estes. Both of these animals
were exhibited at the State fair and
each took first prize Estes is about
IL years Of age, ID 2-3 hands high,
standard square measurement. This
Jack bred the prize mule at the St.
Louis Worlds Fair and is one of the
finest animals Of the sort in the
world, Frank is an imported Norman
stallion, having been brought to this
country by Woods Bros, of Lincoln,
Nebraska. He is 8 years old and
weighs 1900 pounds. Mr.. Shea will
probably dispose of both animals in
this city.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20
CARVING OUT HOMES
FOR new SETTLERS
COOK-REYNOLDS co. DIVID.
ING UP SEVERAL LARGE
TRACTS.

Three or four years ago, the own
ers Of the immense ranches in Fergus
county commenced to be brought to
the realization that the day Of the
big ranch is drawing to close in
the Inland Empire. Beginning then,
these ranches were gradually disposed
Of after having been subdivided into
small tracts. Within four years, sew
eral hundred thousand acres of land
have been disposed Of for this pur-
pose, and the example set by those
who first realized the changing con
ditions, is being followed by the
greater number Of the big anchers OF
the county
The coming of the railroads, bring
ing with them thousands of people
seeking homes, creating a lively de-
mand for ranches ranging in size from
quarter of section to section
made this land too valuable to be
held for grazing purposes Practical
ly every one of those early settlers
who had the foresight to accumulate
few thousand acres of Fergus coun-
ty lands have been enabled to sell out
to excellent advantage and retire
from the activities of business life
The naturally, inevitable rise in the
value of our lands has put millions
into the pockets of those early set
tiers.
But the work of subdividing these
large tracts is just beginning. Within
the next five or ten years, this work
will go steadily ahead and where
scores of men now own our lands,
thousands of prosperous, contented
Small farmers" will make up the
citizenship Of our county
Seeing the possibilities in this work
of securing large tracts and dividing
them into small farms, the Cook
Reynolds company, of this city, start
ed out few months ago to get con-
troll of some of the splendid big farms
in the Judith Basin.
They purchased, over on the Ju-
dith, surrounding the growing town
Of Philbrook, some 5000 acres Of fine
land. The work of subdividing this
big tract into farms ranging in size
from 80 acres to 48O acres has about
been completed. Within a very few
days, the company will have estab-
lished an office at Philbrook and the
work of locating new settlers in these
small tracts will begin.
During the past week, this same
company have closed up deals for the
five thousand acre ranch of w. O.
Straw, lying on all four sides of the
town by the same name on the Mon
tana railroad and this, too, will be
subdivided. They have also secured
about $4,000 acres from the firm of
Waite, Elliott & Peck, including the
famous bank" ranch at Deerheld,
and this tract will also provide homes
for several hundred people
OF the last named track, several
thousand acres are under ditch and
this absolutely insures a crop every
year, it matters not how dry the sea-
son may be-
When all OF their big ranches have
been subdivided and placed on the
market, this one company will be able
to provide good ranches for over two
hundred families.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20

The convention next year will be
big one. Some valuable prizes have
been hung up for next year and there
will be lively competition among all
of the lodges of the state.
It is the opinion of Mr.. Worden
that there will be not fewer than three
hundred visitors in Lewistown when
the convention is called next year.
The boys are certainly to be con-
graduated upon their winning fight.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20
Dreamland Changes Hands.

Adams & Smith, who started the
Dreamland theater in this city few
weeks ago, last week disposed of their
popular house to A. F.. Tubb, who
gave his first performance last night
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20

two years ago. In fact, there will be
an increase in almost every precinct
in Fergus county and the total vote
this year will probably exceed $500
as compared to $500 two years ago.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-10-20

Indelible ink for marking clothing
that needs no hot iron. Democrat
Supply Department
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
tIHE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. = COLLEGES

The fact that every competent stenogra-
pher and bookkeeper in the great west has
a position today offers a strong incentive
to young people to become proficient in
clerical work"
Miss Lena vogt Of the Cedar Rapids Bush
ness college staff left for a two weeks
vacation. She will visit Chicago, Duluth
and Minneapolis IN her travels.
Miss Harriet Wilson, through the en-
ployment department Of the school, was
placed as stenographer with Coe college Of
this city.
Miss Margaret Fitzgerald is doing steno-
graphic work for the a. N. Palmer COM
pany
Emery Goddard, a former student, who
has been ]bookkeeper for the Meadows Man
ufacturing company Of Meadows, H., and
now travelling salesman for the same firm,
was a caller at the office.
Fred %Jurgensen, a former student, who
is now engaged in the lumber business in
DIN. Ia, called last Thursday. He reports
a very prosperous business in his line.
owing to increased activity in the business
circles of Iowa, the school last week had
many applications which could not be filled.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
wentworth Military Academy.

Wentworth Military academy at Lexing-
ton, Mo-, enjoyed the past year the largest
attendance, as usual, of all military schools
west of the Mississippi, having an enroll
ment of nearly 200 students. Active prapat-
atoms are now being made for a still
larger school this year, Among the new
features introduced last year was the sep
crate department for small boys which
proved a great benefit TO the cadets. The
cavalry feature will be introduced the com.
ing season. Special attention to back
ward students will be given this year. As.
surance from the War department thai
Major Hickman will continue another year
as commandant of cadets has caused gen,
eral rejoicing, as much of the success
and phenomenal growth Of the academy
has been largely due to his excellent work
as well as the wise management OF Colone.
w. NJ. Hoge, the superintendent.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
Todd Seminary for RsVs

6lst year. The oldest school for BOYS in
the Northwest. Located co minutes from
Chicago and 1000 feet above the sea-in
the hill country" of Illinois. Our ideal:
FOR every Todd boy a good citizen. Send
for prospectus. noble XIII. FFiHUipaL
Illinois, Woodstock,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE WORK
Midsummer Activities Of 0utlawed
High School Fraternities.
SALARIES OF COLLEGE PROFESSORS
New NorlE's school Commissioners
Sounds the Tocsin of Industrial
Education-News Of the
ools.

The determination shown by school
boards in various cities to rid the public
schools Of student fraternities has resulted
in a counter organization of tho condemned
frateTnities. Word comes from Chicago.
where the battle against them has been
vigorously and successfully fought, that thu
Phi Sigma" fraternity is making an effOr,
TO raise the standard Of conduct of It's
members and remove some of the objec-
tions to fraternities in both high school
and college. At the annual convention Of
the fraternity in Chicago recently a bureau
of publicity was created and a committee
appointed to secure cooperation of all
other fraternities in promoting a safe and
moral unity Of high school and college
fraternities. Resolutions were adopted pro-
hibiting the use Of liquors at public gather
ings and providing for club rooms in school
houses andeat the homes of parents.
Under the rule adopted by the Board OF
Education of Chicago, effective September
!, next, every student entering the high
schools will be required to sign individ-
ually or by parent or guardian a paper
agreeing not to become a member of any
school fraternity. II already a member the
signer must agree TO discontinue member
ship. Violation Of the agreement works
suspension and dismissal from the school.
The rule is drastic, but is a necessary dis
ciplinary measure, and the right to enforce
such q measure has been affirmed by the
supreme court Of the state.
In Indiana the outlawed fraternities are
seeking to influence public sentiment and
secure a repeal of the state law of 1907,
which provides:
1T shall be Unlawful for the pupils in
any of the elementary or high schools Of
this state to form secret societies, fraterni-
ties or other similar organizations in such
schools; and the Board Of School Commits
sioners, or board of trustees Of any school
town or city, and the trustees of any school
township and the superintendent of any
school, are hereby required to enforce the
provisions of this act by suFpending. or, If
necessary, expelling a pupil in any ele-
mentary or high school who refuses or
neglects to obey such rules or regulations
or any Of them"
Commenting on the movement the In
dlanapolis News says: 1--WE regard 1t as q
righteous and wholesome law and clearly
within the province of the Legislature to
enact. A dispatch from Muncie says: The
law has not caused these organizations to
cease existence, but It has made them re
sort to subterfuge to evade the law. This
furnishes additional reason why the present
law instead OF being repealed should be
strictly enforced. The state cannot afford
to permit in any OF the public schools secret
societies which. besides being undemo'
cratic in their nature and opposed to the
whole theory of the public schools, can be
used to organize opposition to a law which
a large majority of educators deem fully
justified by circumstances. We repeat, the
present law should be strictly enforced"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
BIG SALARIE
m HEAn-Raa

now being paid. Attend the Chiliicotha
Normal for professional Training or FOR
University Entrance. 1900 students. a6 in
htructors, Conservatory Of Music and Ora
tory. Tuition, Board and Room-rent "a
weeks $l35. Attend on Credit. Car fare
paid. Send for free catalogue.
OAtLLIooTAE NORMAL SCHOOL
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13

Plans were made at the recent meeting In
Cleveland OF the National Educational as,
ISOLATION for the organization of a nation,
al association for volunteer education to be
associated with ii. The movement was au.
thorlzed at the national convention at Los
Angeles last year, and a temporary organi
cation was effected at the meeting of the
Superintendent's association in Washington
in February. This is principally a
woman's movement In It's present shape
but the president, Miss Laura Drake Gin
Of Washington. who is arranging for q
meeting, is Of the opinion that men will
become interested in the movement.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
BROWNELL HALL

Under the combined influence OF serious
work, kindly courtesy, and youthful merry
making the students of this Boarding and
Day school for young women and girls
grow into a happy appreciation OF the
beauty and dignity OF wholesome. social re-
l~atiOnships. Students holding certificates
covering the full entrance requirements OF
without examination to Junior year OF col
legiate course. Certificate In college-pre-
paTatoTy course admits to Vassar, Wefles-
ley, Smith. Mount Holyoke, University OF
Nebraska, University OF Wisconsin and
University OF Chicago. Exceptional advan-
tages In music, art and domestic science.
Well equipped gymnasium, and outdoor
sports. Students mothered sympatheticaily.
For illustrated Yearbook address Miss
Macras, principal Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13

J. Hattstaedt. the director. has gathered
a faculty OF seventy instructors. many OF
them Of International reputation, and all
OF the highest qualifications, and has made
the Institution famous throughout the
country. All branches Of vocal and instru-
mental music, theory composition, public
school music, and modern languages are
taught. The dramatic department is under
the direction of Hart Conway OF distin-
guished reputation as an educator for the
stage. Moderate terms and superior excel
lence are the secrets OF success of the
American conservatory.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
LEARN TELEGRAPHY

Largest and Best Equipped school in the
West 8 teachers Of railroad experience,
Students employed ION So roads. Attend
ance doubled last year. Many states repre-
scented. Attend on credit Care fare paid.
cHIILIOoTHE TELEaRAPMx COLLEGE
900 Irving Ave, Chiliooths, 4O.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13

II Is estimated that the new state of
Oklahoma will have to draw from 1900 TO
1900 teachers from other states this fall
for the nearly 5000 rural district schools
that will be established under the new state
government. The state will appoint an
examining board and all teachers will have
TO pass the required examination or show
certificate from some authority in another
state that is considered acceptable. New
state normal schools are being established,
and Oklahoma hopes I'm future to educate
its own teachers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
Music and Dramatic Art.

A great institution tor music instruction
is the American Conservatory OF Music and
Dramatic Art, I'm Kimball hall, Chicago.
The number Of registered students during
the last year exceeded 2.lO0. coming from
all parts OF the United States. Prof. John
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-13
CEDAR RAPIDS BUSINESS COLLEGE
Summer Session Opens Under Favor
able Auspices.

able Auspices.
On Monday, July 6, the Cedar Rapids
Business college had a delightful opening,
The different school men from the large
cities in the United States who called dur
ing the week were universal in their praises
Of those who were in attendance in the
different departments.
Mr.. A. ~. Palmer, presidents of the
Cedar Rapids Business college, arrived last
Monday from New York City. In speaking
OF the general outlook, Mr.. Palmer said: