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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24

fendant had committed the series of
burglaries preceding his arrest in
cluding that at the Big Bear. He
looked upon the defendant as danger.
GUS to society. He then gave Bowen
the limit-fourteen years in the pen.
Assistant County Attorney Stewart
McConochie represented the state on
the trial of Bowen, while Alfred Blais-
del appeared for the defendant. One
thing that told heavily against the de-
at the time Of his arrest, was found a
kit of burglars tools.
Gets or Easy.
John Taylor, found guilty Thursday
of breaking into the bank at Stanford,
was the one lucky man to appear be-
fore Judge Ayers Friday morning.
Taylor was found guilty, but the evil
dence showed that the affair was not
serious one, the defendant having
been intoxicated at the time. He was
let off with one year in the pen.
Foroer Sentenced.
Ernest Nelson, arrested recently for
forgery, after he had passed a worth
less check for some 5000 at a saloon,
was given two years. This case was
prosecuted by Mr.. McConochie, while
r. J. Anderson represented the de-
fendant.
More Indictments.
The grand jury made two reports
last week, returning altogether thir.
teen indictments. Most of these were
for violations OF the anti-gambling
law. and with few exceptions, the per.
sons charged pleaded guilty and were
fined 500 each and sentenced to 100
days in jail. Judge Ayers. however,
suspended the Jail sentence, warning
the defendants that II they were ever
caught gambling again in this county
the penalty would be enforced with
out any preliminaries. Those who
pleaded guilty were h. Hoffman, L..
Continued on page twelve.)
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
SOMETHING ABOUT THIS NEW
DEPARTMENT IN THE LEW
lsToWN SCHOOLS.
SSWAEEtER'S SUCCESS
( Has Already Been Phenomenal
Department Proves lts Value to
the General System Of Schools
Instructor Tells Something of the
Results Achieved.

Much of the prestige that Lewis
town holds as an up-to-date city, a de-
sirable place of residence, with an en-
viable record for progressiveness, Is
due to it's splendid schools. There are
no finer grade schools in the state and
the high school takes rank with the
best in Montana. In keeping with
the policy that has always been fol-
lowed of holding the schools right up
to the highest standard, the depart
ment. of physical training was estab-
lished when the schools opened last
fall. This department was put In
charge of Miss e. jeanette Wheeler,
graduate of the Chicago school of
art and physical training and who,
prior to coming here, had received the
benefit of practical work in this field
as an instructor. Although this de-
partment has been established here
so short time, and although Miss
Wheeler had to overcome good many
difficulties incident to establishing 1t,
her success has been phenomenal. It
is not too much to say that her de-
partment is the most popular one in
the city schools. The children all
take the keenest interest in the work
and Miss Wheeler's work Is showing
practical results. 1t is all along the
line of having sound bodies go with
sound minds.
Asked by the Democrat last week
to give her views in regard to physi-
cal training for the young, Miss
Wheeler has graciously complied, with
statement that will, we feel sure,
prove of interest to all patrons of the
school in particular and to the Dem
ocrat readers in general. Following
is her review:
Physical Education.
In no field have there been such re-
markable changes brought about dur
ing the last decade than in the science
OF education. Educational methods
have been revolutionized in a decade.
The public schools, SO long neglected.
hedged in and hampered by conserva>
tive thought and lack Of proper finan-
cial support, are coming into their
own. A nationwide interest has arisen
as the civic consciousness became
aware of the fact that many of our
present-day social and industrial ills
can be traced to the deficiency of our
public schools, and If not that, at least
that in some of these institutions
some of the most pertinent problems
of modern civilization must be solved.
The result has been the abolition of
old methods. the enlargement OF the
functions of the public schools, and
the introduction into their curriculum
of such materia! and methods as will
produce better balanced citizen. 1t
was only yesterday that the belief
held sway that the function Of the
school was to develop brains, to crowd
a mind with facts regardless Of wheth-
er that mental capacity was geinforced
with proper habits to direct .itlin legiti.
mate lines of action, and a sound ply
Continued ON page twelve.)
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
IMPORTANT MEETING
ON FRIDAY EVENING
ANNUAL OF THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE SHOULD BE
WELL ATTENDED,.

Next Friday night the annual meet.
ing of the Chamber of Commerce will
be held at the Judith club and it is
earnestly requested that every mem.
Der attend. In addition to the annual
reports, the election of officers and
other routine business, the distributing
rate question will be taken up. This
matter is now in suspension and will
be considered by the state railroad
commission at Helena on April 20. 1t
is of great importance to Lewistown
and this city will have representa-.
tives at the hearing. In order that
they may be fully advised as to local
views. the matter will be thoroughly
discussed Friday night.
In addition to all this. the regular
session will be followed by a smoker
and Dutch lunch will be served.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24

What stirred up Attorney Strouf, it
is said, was the allegation that he
had secured the deed from Zajicek
through fraud.
Mr.. Kempendorf's interest comes
through his holding of an alleged op-
ton on the land when it was trans
ferred to Mr.. Strouf.
Another Contempt Matter.
Former Deputy Sheriff William La
cock has been cited to appear before
Judge Ayers tomorrow on contempt
hearing. 1t will be remembered that
in November, 1912, Joe Pipinick, the
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pip
mick, residing up Spring creek, was
killed on the hillside near his home,
the body being found by the mother,
who missed the child. The head had
been crushed and one theory was that
the boy had been killed by an unruly
COW, although the medical testimony
was to the effect that the injuries
were inflicted by some blunt instru-
ment. Two arrests were made and
the matter was thoroughly investi-
gated, but no evidence was developed
to warrant holding any one for the
crime, If crime was committed. Mr..
Lacock has ever since been deeply in
.terested in the case and has a theory.
Last week the matter was investi-
gated by the grand jury. Following
that Lacock met one of the grand
jurors and asked him If an indictment
had been found against that man. =
The grand juror, Mr.. Sisson, replied
that no Indictment had been found,
rWhereupOn. 1T is alleged. Mr.. Tacock
expressed to Mr.. Sisson his strong
opinion that the grand jury would not
be doing it's duty unless it returned
an indictment in the case Mr.. Sis
son reported the matter and the cita-
tion for contempt issued. The former
officers excess of zeal evidently led
him into making the indiscreet re-
mark he is credited with.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
K. Of p. celehrasion.

Very interesting and impressive
were the exercises held by the Knights
OF Pythias Thursday evening in cele-
bration of the fiftieth anniversary of
the founding of the order. Many
knights from outside towns were here
to participate and the attendance was
very large. The hall was tastily dec
Grated and the address of the evening
was made by e. G.. Worden, who was
at his best. Addresses were also made
by Walter s. Smith, E. C. Baxter of
Two Dot and Mrs. Minnie Ritch, one
OF the grand lodge officers of the
Pythian Sisters. Following the pro.
gram there was dancing and refresh.
ments were served.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
Wentworth . Winner.

At the National Corn Exposition
Just held at Dallas, Texas, Montana
came to the front by winning 13 Of the
16 United States championships and
set the standard for the exposition.
G. Z. Wentworth, of this city, won the
second prize in the worlds class on
timothy seed. the first going to South
Dakota. Alfred Atkinson, in charge or
MontAna's exhibit, writes Mr.. Went
worth that his timothy seed was twice
voted = tie for first place and ref
cree finally gave that place to South
Dakota by hair. L. r. Hurst, Of
Stanford, was one of the prize win
ners on spring wheat.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
IN SHAPE
Main Street Paving to De Extended "a
Ninth Avenue-First Axsnue, -
neaux Street and the AiisYs cius'
ter Lights on Main Street From
Miller to Ninth Avenue-Fourtli
and Fifth Avenues es-Payments Arr
Made Easy. ~ NJ

Mayor w. d. Symmes presided at
last nights meeting Of the city coun.
Gil, with Aldermen sqtter, Berkin,
d'Autremont, Ford, Miller and Wiede-
man in attendance, City Attorney I. B.
Kirkland and City Engineer A. G. Birk-
land also being present. m
Two specially important matters
were taken up. lighting and street paw
ing. -.
lighting Plans. III
Engineer Birkland's plans for the
special lighting district are far ad-
vanced and he expects the system to
be fully inaugurated in about four
months. The Main street section will
extend from near Miller street to
Ninth avenue. Throughout this sec
tion there will be eight posts to q
block, four on each side Of the street
Each post win carry five lightsa Thes,,
ports will 5e of the most, atproTS~a
design and the installation will cost
$11O each complete.
Fourth and Fifth avenues, from
Washington to Watson, will be illumi-
mated with six posts to- each block,
three on either side. The cost for
maintenance will be fixed later by the
public utilities commission, which will
have much to say in regard to this i'm.
provement. The first payments will
not be due until 1915 and will be ex
tended over a period of five years, SO
that the expense will fall lightly up
on the property owners.
A. to Paving.
The paving program for this year
has been practically decided upon
The Main street pavement will be ex
tended from Sixth to Ninth avenue
while First avenue will be paved from
Washington to Brassey street. This
will be equivalent to ten of the ordi
nary city blocks. Janeaux street will
be paved for a distance of two blocks
from Third to Fifth avenues, these
improvements, of course, being sub
ject to the approval of the property
owners. The council feels sure o1
that, however. The alleys betwee.
Third and Fifth avenues, on either
side of Main street, will also be paved
and this completes the paving pro
gram for the year unless there should
be additions to it later.
Many Protests.
A delegation of ladies filed a pro
test against permitting a high board
fence to be erected on the Mcdonnell
property, corner of Fifth avenue ant
Watson street, the intention being te
make that site into a sale yard fol
horses and stock. Several other pro
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
CITIZENS MEETING
next THURSDAY NIGHT
THEY WILL SELECT THREE CAN.
DiDATEs, ONE FROM EACH
WARD, FOR COUNCIL.

A mass melting of the citizens has
been called for Thursday evening next
to decide upon three candidates for
aldermen, one from each ward, to be
voted for at the city election on April
6. The retiring aldermen are J. c.
Miller, John Ford and Edouard Sut-
ter, the latter being president Of the
council. There seems to be strong
sentiment in favor of ren0minating
these officials. Mr.. Ford has stated
that he does not desire to serve long
er, but the voters of his ward are like
ly to insist upon his remaining in the
council.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
ADMINISTRATOR BRINGS AN Ac.
TIoN TO RECOVER THIRTY
THOUSAND.
FOR DEATH OF JOHN zUKE
Man Was Killed by Fall While En-
ployed AZ Painter on the Indian
Creek Bridge Last Year-Action
Over Fire That Destroyed GRAIN
Hobson Firm Wins.

c. w. Buntin, as administrator of
the estate of John luke, deceased,
has brought an action against the Mil.
to recover $4,000 for the
death of luke. The latter had no
family, but leaves father alleged to
have been dependent upon him. luke
was employed as a painter on the In
dian creek bridge and the complaint
sets out that the painters used ropes
to ascend and descend in their work.
On Sept. 8, luke, having occasion to
descend, started to do SO, using the
rope, when, owing to the fact that 1t
was insecurely fastened, 1t gave way
and he fell forty feet, breaking his
back. He died later from his injuries.
1t is alleged that the accident was due
to carelessness on the part of the de.
fendant. E. K. Cheadle, of this city,
and B. K. Wheeler, of Butte, are the
plaintiffs attorneys, and C. ]. Mar.
shall, the newly appointed attorney
for the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul,
Will answer for that company.
Result Of Fire.
Roy A. Hopkins has brought suit
against Theodore Lindsay to recover
$167, the value Of certain grain al
legged to have been destroyed by a fire
on Oct. 25. The parties own adjoining
farms and 1T is set out that sparks
from threshing outfit owned by the
defendants set fire to the plaintiffs
crops. Belden & DeKalb represent the
plaintiff.
Defendants Win. ~
In the case of A. F. King & Co., of
Buffalo, New York, against w. L. Cook
ct al, of Hobson, to recover $66 al
legged to be due on account, the Jury
last week returned an instructed yer.
dict in favor Of the defendants.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
LEW|STOWN TO HAVE"CO
TO CHURCH SUNDAY"
COMMITTEE IN CHARGE FIXES
THE DATE FOR SUNDAY,
MARCH 8.

The committee having charge of the
matter has fixed March for Lewis
towns "Go-to-Church Sunday" Every
effort will be made to arouse the in.
terest of the community in this move
ment and make it complete success,
as it has been everywhere else in the
United States where it has been tried.
1t is hoped to have practically every.
one in LewistOwn attend some church
on that day
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
Defendants Win.
Hilqer Goes West.

David Hilger is on his way today
from Portland to San Francisco, his
purpose in making the trip being to
look over the Panama-Pacific exposi.
tion grounds and size UP things gen.
orally, the better to guide him in his
work as chairman of the Montana ex-
position committee. A. B. Lehman,
Mr.. Hilger's partner, is in Los Angeles,
being delayed there by the floods,
which have put the railways out of
commission for some days. He will
start for home tonight or tomorrow,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
Mathias.Walker.

Last Wednesday afternoon Earl G..
Matthias, a well-knoVn farmer, and
Anna c. Walker. of Moccasin, were
married. the ceremony being per-
formed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. G. W0rden by Rev. G. C. Cress, Of
the Baptist church. Mr.. Matthias and
Mr.. Worden were boyhood friends,
having been raised together back in
Iowa.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
c. A. Drinkard Returns.

Representative C. A. Drinkard re.
turned to Lewistown last week after
an absence of several months, most
of the time being spent in Florida.
While away Mr.. Drinkard was stricken
with appendicitis and underwent an
operation, and while still weak, is
rapidly improving.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
Washinaton,s Birthday.

All public offices and the banks
were closed yesterday, as wen as the
schools, in observance Of Washington's
birthday. In the evening very sue
cessful dance was given at Armory
hall by the Redmen. si "a:
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
Make q Roundup.

Chief Martin and his men made
roundup Friday of women under sus-
picion Of keeping immoral houses and
apartments. Several Of those arrest
ed forfeited cash bonds and left the
city. f,.. -
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
Basket Ball Toniaht,

Basket Ball Tonight.
The high school basket ball team,
and the LewistOwn Amateur Athletic
association quint will play game of
basket ball at the high school gym to.
night.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24
Mayor symmes Returns.

Mayor w. d. Symmes returned Sum
day from his sad mission to Niagara,
having been called there by the sud-
den death of his mother.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1914-02-24

tests were fled during the evening
and the matter was referred.
Charles lehman & Co. were grant
ed permission to make certain changes
In their store building.
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absolutely pure pAsteurixed milk.
It is most important from the
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Of getting pure milk u to buy milk
from the
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VOC BREAKFAST
FOOD

makes not only a dainty breakfast
but q delightful luncheon and . de-
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and satisfies that inner craving for
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only
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Pure Food Products Given
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BUTTER-KRUST BREAD

Ask for the Golden Yellow PACK
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REATRT(,E CREAMERY.
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Music Round Table

The proper kind Of music for the
church and Sunday school, and how
women's clubs may help raise the
standard of musical instruction. and
how a community can be made musical
were some Of the problems discussed at
the music round table, held at the First
Baptist church this afternoon. The dis
cussions were dispersed with classical
music provided by Mr.. JOS Kitchin and
Mr.. Chas. H. Cease.
KarIeton Hackett, musical editor of
the Chicago Evening Post. in his adj
dress on THE Problem and Opportu-
nifty Of Music-Making Community
Musical spoke of the development Of
choral contests as a means Of raising
the standard Of music and the general
introduction of music in the public
schools. Music. he declared. is one of
the best recreations for any community.
1.-The Teaching of Music in the Public
Schools was discussed by Miss Jessie
Clark supervisor of music, Wichita.
The teachers Of music were loud in
their praise of the Topeka Commercial
club for providing an artistic recital of
such high grade for the teachers in
the state.
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has q distinctive and delicious
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bulk but packed In the whole bean
and ground to suit each cuotomer.
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pound package FREE with every
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is delicious with cold meats. on
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met insist on your grocer sending
SILVER LEAF brand Celery
Relish when you order.
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WHEAT MEATS

and Supper Dish. Delicious ana
nutritious. Prepared instantly with
hot water and ready for the table.
Use the free package given with
each Cabinet and then order from
your grocer when 1t Is gone.
mNnRsHc MILL HNrn Nn
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-16
BY JACK JUNGMEYER

BY JACK JUNGMEYER |
San Francisco, CAL, March TO-
Never again can the West produce a
cattle king like Henry Miller, now in
his 85th year He is the last of his I
type.
What was tolerated and encourag-
ed in his day is wrong in this, meas
ured by the new public standards.
His big 'M' brand is on too many
acres and too much precious water
for one mans private property in a
settled land.
The very passion of acqIisitive-
ness, today still unsatiated despite his
millions and vast dominionS, has be-
come a mockery to the infirm old
monarch because he can no longer :
crafty it through personal effort.
For that reason he isn't as con-
tented as the poorest of his vaqueros. |
He never learned how to play. Had |
no time. With ostentation he has lit
tie patience. No private yachts or
cars, golf or tennis for Henry Miller. |
And so, white-haired and sad-eyed,
he has come to lean and unhappy |
years of enforced idleness.
At times he tries pathetically to
summon flash of his old energy; to
have some individual part in the
activities that bear his name. Occa-
sionally he orders himself driven to
his abattoirs Confusedly. he stands |
and watches the great stream of bust
ness he has launched roll along, coin
ing gold from beef.
But while his thousands of en-
ployes are respectful to the "Old |
Boss they merely tolerate without |
needing him. He is not essential In |
fact, almost in the way.
Except for these rare drives, Miller |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-16
HENRY MILLER, KING OF THE RANGE ENDING
HIS DAYS IN EXILE FROM EMPIRE HE BUILT

L
is kept in closest seclusion in his
home, under the guardianship of his
daughter and son-in-law, who say
his infirmities demand it. Past the
barrier of servants and silken pOr-
there's few even of the old cronies of
his, active days manage to enter.
Never comes the clink of Vaquero's
spurs, nor the greeting of saturnine
sheep herder. laundering for the
sight of tossing horns, he sees only
sleek limousines on the boulevard;
hears only their sirens in place of the
dawnyap of coyotes.
The grizzIed old king of the range
is an unhappy exile from the empire
he created.
The knowledge that after his pass
ing probably will come the quick dis
membernnent of his great domains is
also clouding the old mans waning
years.
Even into the quietude of his we'll
guarded cloister have filtered rumors
of the growing single tax movement
in the West, of heavier land tithes
to break up the great holdings in the
Pacific states, bolstering the conser-
walton policies which have already
put Miller's retainers on the defen-
sive in many California counties
1t is the handwriting on the wall.
With Henry Miller will pass the
feudalism of the Western range.
--O-O-
SHADES OF CONSISTENCY
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-16

east still thinking Of Nettio.
Uncle Green, can have her for my
wife?"
And in the willing, broken assent of
the contrite old man, all the past was
forgotten and the reunited trio saw
only bright, golden future.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-16

ooh, Ned" shivered Nettie, cling
ing the closer to him.
THAT was the lesson of my life, "
pursued the returned wanderer. 81
swore never to graze~the path of
wrong again. l went west, poor
thinking of Nettie. l have come back
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-16
SHADES OF CONSISTENCY

It was in the Conservatory.
Won't you let me hug your" he
murmured ardently
mot here" she replied. ct
wouldn't be proper"
Going out on the dance floor they
engaged in tango.-N. Y. World.