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(Eourttv LEWISTOWN, FERGUS COUNTY. flONT., FRIDAY, MARCH I, 1 9 0 7. - _ _ Price 5 Cents. REPUBLICAN IN POLITICS, AND DEVOTED TO THE MINERAL, AGRICULTUIRAL, STOCK AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY. WHO'S YOUR TAILOR 7 40 ) t_ f• A .. (I We are looking for men who want to dress correctly and buy at prices that are within reach, assured that we can please the fastidious and cater to the economical. 1 1 ill Garments made by us receive the careful, painstak- ing attention to details of cut- ting and fitting that make the man unobstrusively distinctive in a crowd. —.At .. 114 11111 • i II High priced, skillful work- ers only, handle the garment in making and sweatshop labor does not enter into our clothes making system. _ g 1 1 . TII gr We measure you cor- rectly and in detail. 111 We warrant fit, shape - holding and quality. 41 Our woolens are now awaiting your convenience. Prices Range From $15.00 to $40.00 See Window Display fad Shoe and Clothing . Co. °Illigefilootr teltphow 175 DIPISIOIN, • • Malan INSTITUTE IS A GREAT SUCCESS Dr W. X. Sudduth's Able Address on Dry Crop- ping --Prof. F. B. Linfield on the Conserving o Water --Miss Harkins on Domestic Science. Of the three farmers' institutes this city has now been fevered with, that held here last Wednesday was by long odds the most successful. In the keen public interest shown, in the attend- ance and In the value of the lectures, it was a distinct advance upon form- er efforts. Sessions were held in the afternoon and evening, and the court room was filled each time. Prominent farmers from various sections were in attend- ance, and a number of ladles were present at both sessions. Judge Cheadle Presides. Judge E. K. Cheadle called the meet- ing to order in the afternoon, and in a brief but able address, pointed out the great importance of such gather- ings and the benefits resulting from the institutes. He thought they were worthy of the most loyal support from the farmers. The judge introduced as the first speaker Prof F. B. Linfleld, director of the experiment station at Bozeman, who spoke at considerable length on the general subject of dry land farming. His address was in- tended as a preliminary discussion of the whole subject, in order to pave the way for Dr. W. X. Sudduth's lec- ture In the evening. Mr. Linfield gave a general descrip- tion of the characteristics of the bench Lands in the state, the average rain- fall add the nature of the soil. In Fergus, he said, the rainfall would av- erage about 10 inches. In discussing the range country, the speaker said he was often told by the old settlers that the country was drying up; that there was not so much grass as when they came in and that the springs were going dry. Many expressed the belief that the climate had undergone a change. The fact was that when the early settlers came in, the grass was high, and it acted as mulch, serv- ing to hold the snow for a long time. instead of having It melt and run off to the streams, while in the spring it got the water into the ground and in the summer had a powerful influence in preventing the speedy evaporation of rain. With the strong growth of grass gone, the snow melted and ran off, or was easily blown away by the wind; the water did not get into the ground and the springs dried up. The amount of rainfall was Important, but it was nothing like as important as the proportion that went into the ground. The grass on the range came up early, ripened early and by the time the hot weather of summer came, had matur- ed its seed. There was a hint from nature in all this to the agriculturalist. To grow a crop, there must be water, and every pound of dry matter in the crop required from 600 to 700 pounds of water for Its production. The ques- tion was, with the known average pre- cipitation, was there enough water to produce crops, In answer, he said there certainly was. It had been prov- ed by experiments that six inches of water, got into the ground, was suffi- cient on bench lands to mature a crop giving 20 bushels of wheat to the acre, while 12 inches would produce a crop of 40 bushels to the acre. But there must be some way of storing the wa- ter, and if not by reservoirs, then it must be stored in the soil. To accom- plish this result, the soil must have considerable depth, and it must be specially prepared. He had seen farm- ers plow deep furrows in the spring, and then allow the hot winds of sum- mer to sweep over the ground, draw- ing all the moisture out of the plowed ground and from the soil beneath it as well. He likened this to the action of a lighted lamp, the wick pumping up the oil until the supply was exhausted. He said the better way was to harrow after the plowing and then mulch the field, which would reduce the loss of moisture to a minimum. The prob- lems for the successful farmer then were first, to get the water on the ground and keep it there until It had been absorbed; next, to sow early rip- ening and hardy crops. It cost just as much in water to raise straw as grain, and he therefore favored thin sowing. Reference was made to the danger of wearing out the soil. This was not imminent in our new country, but was worth keeping in mind. Continuous grain growing would inevitably bring about that result and the only way to avoid it was to alternate grain with crops of clover, alfalfa, beans, etc., for after growing such a crop, it would leave the soil richer than it was when the crop was sown. (Continued on page 8.) LATEST NEWS*--i. Mr. Tarling in the work at the school FROM KENDALL Grading for the New mill of the - Berney-King Is Being Pushed. THE og IGHTS OF PYTHIAS BALL. Hon. W. A. Hedges, of Lewistown, to Lectuns—Miss King Meets With Accident. Kendall, Feb. 28.—Otto Wasmans- dorff, of Lewistown, is up this week doing some surveying. At the last meeting of Moccasin Lily Circle 658, Women of Woodcraft, the following lady managers were In- stalled: Mrs. Robert Hamilton and Mrs. Olive Stephens. Henry Parrent left for Maiden one day this week to be absent several days on mining business. Henry Bertrand left camp this week to remain. Friday being Washington's birthday, the school children, as well as the teachers, enjoyed a holiday. James Dwyer left for Butte Thurs- day to reside. The Barnes -King Mill. On Thursday last the Barnes -King mill closed down temporarily, or while the new mill is building. The excavat- ing for the'new structure, which Is to be a 600 ton mill, is being pushed as fast as possible. A large amount of development work will be done during the summer. A large new warehouse Is going up near the new office. The third annual ball of the Knights of Pythias took place Friday evening, February 22nd, at Jones' hall. While the attendance was not as large as was expected, owing to sickness in many homes, there were just enough to make dancing a pleasure, the floor not being so crowded as at some times. John J, Bullard visited the count, seat the latter part of the week. Mrs. E. L. Beck was at home to a number of her lady friends last Friday afternoon. A geographical game oc- cupied the time most pleasantly. Mrs. Eatton McLean winning the prize, a dainty handkerchief. Refreshments. consisting of sandwiches, olives, cake and coffee, were served. After sever- al piano and vercal selections, the guests bade their hostess adieu. Those expected were Mesdames. Lyman Wil- son, H. H. Lang, Eaton McLean. Ir. M. Dorland, Harry Newman, E. Know- les, T. A. Stancliffe, J. W. Shute. R. L. Henderson, Robert Scott and E. H. Campbell. , Mrs. W11845112, mother of Mrs. Lyman Wilson, has retruned to Kendall after an extended visit with her mother in Michigan. J. R. McKay, who left here some months ago for Anaconda, treated his family to a surprise last week, paying them a visit. Mr. McKay returned to Anaconda Monday. Hie fend!y ex- pect to follow soon. A. Tarlin, Sr., has been compelled to give up his work as janitor at the school house owing to 111 health, and will leave shortly for Dakota. He will visit his daughter and family, Mrs. Robert Wedlock. at Red Lodge, en route. Mrs. Charles Benson will succeed Frank Kees sold his ranch about two miles south of town to George Evans. Mr. Kees and family left the last of the week for Butte. Mr. Ev- ans expects to move out to his new property soon. Owing to the illness of their teacher, leiele-Ktm-the. - PoPils of - the ail and 8th grades had a half holiday Thursday afternoon. Ed. Delaney came over from Phil- ipsburg, Mont.., last Thursday. There are conflicting reports about this vis- it. Some say he is to remain, others that he will return, but all agree that he expects to take one of Kendall's popular young ladles with him in any event. L. E. Spitz, who travels for Samuel Westheituer, out of St. Louts, paid a business visit to the camp Thursday. Tom Burgess and George Wunderlin left for Lewistown Friday. George left for Hunter's Hot Springs Satur- day morning in hopes of getting relief from a severe attack of rheumatism. Tom returned Sunday feeling very lonely. He says he's \a widow\ and \will be probably for about three weeks.\ On Saturday afternoon Anna Letts Welcher entertained about eighteen of her young friends at a birthday party at her home at the Kendall boarding house. Leita is only ten years old, but seemed equal to the occasion at- tending to the wants of her little guests, and seeing that all enjoyed themselves. Games and music made the atfernoon pass all too quickly. itetzeithments were served at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Charles Roberts assisted in the entertaining. Many pretty gifts and many good wishes also, were received by the little hostess. Those present were Elizabeth and Herbert Lang, Jean and Oliver DrenvIlle, Grace and Pearl Daniels, Frank 8,nd Joe Dumont, 011ie McDonald, Dora Butler, BPaul Campbell, Jack Parrent, Helen Jack- son, Fay Dobson, Paul Chedister, Ju- lia Campbell and Pressley Welcher. Mrs. Otto Kempendorf came up from Lewistown Friday on a visit to her husband, returning Saturday. Miss Cora Brown spent her vacation In Lewistown Friday, returning Sun- day. F.. P. Durnen was summoned to Winston by telegram Friday to at- tend his father's death bed. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Humphries left Sunday for a short stay at the Fergus county metropolis. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Clingan spent Sunday in Kendall visiting at the home of Mrs. ClIngan's sister, Mrs. Archie Harrigan. Senator Rae In Camp. Senator Henry M. Rae, accompan- ied by Messrs. Robert F. Turnbull and J. S. McCormick, the mine and mill foreman at the Gold Reef, spent Sun- day In town. The Misses Fleming, accoinpanled by their uncle, Mr. Saunders, were in from the ranch spending Sunday as guests of Miss Anna Painter. Miss Elsie King met with a painful if not serious accident Tuesday, fall- ing on the ice and hurteng her side. She was compelled to leave school Tuesday afternoon. Rev. T. A. Stan - cliffs acted as substitute. Her many friends are hoping she will be able to resume her school work in a short time. Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson. Jr., en- tertained Dr. and Mrs. Shute at din- ner Sunday. Miss Shorey had to dismiss the pri- mary grade Tuesday morning on ac- count of the stove smoking. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. _ Charles Fletcher is reported seriously sick. Little Arnott Johnson ;who broke his leg while coasting sonk;six weeks ago, is out on crutches. W. A. Hedges to Lecture. Hon. W. A. Hedger.. uf Lewistown, is billed to lecture in Keadall on March 22nd, the subject to be \Early History of Montana.\ The Industrial Workers of the World are plannlag to give a dance! Jones' hall MIME1ILft, the occa- sion being their int sultelversary. The Kendall BIliwava Men's asso- ciation held its Midst 'steeling Tues- day evening, Feb. Slith. Rev. T. A S will give an address to the men both af- ternoon and e on Tuesday, March 5th. at the opera house. The subject will be e Church and the Working Men Nat Their Prob- lems.\ Earle Quaintaxioe- with an acci- dent at the Kendall t Wednesday which will lay him apt! r a time. Dr. J. W. Shute and wife are leav- ing Kendall Friday, Unkdoctor having sold out. Dr. and M Shute have many friends here w regret their -departure. Win. Newton has bought a half in- terest in the saloon tipsiness of Robt. Hamilton. The Genial * Bill\ will be found \at home\ to all his friends who are legion at his new place after to- day. E. T. iiVolf registered at the hotel from Denver, Colo., Thursday. C. A. Meserve, of Lewistown, was a guest at the hotel Thursday. C. L. Fowler, representing the Hel- ena Record, was in town doing bust. ness Thursday. A. Decker was in town from the county seat this week. Congratulations are pouring Into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stewart all on account of an eight pound daughter, which came to their home Wednesday, Feb. 27th. Miss Anna Painter was confined to her room at the Shaules Wednesday on account of illness. John Britty came up from Lewis- town Thursday, stopping at the hotel. W. I.. Krum registered from Lewis- town Monday. There will be services at the Ken- dall opera house Sunday, March 3rd, as follows: Sunday school and Bible class for adults at 10 a. m. Preach- ing in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. Special numbers by the choir. Violin solo, \The Holy City.\ by J. J. Bul- lard. The public is most cordially in- vited to attend any or all of these services. T. A. Standiffe: pastor. COUNCIL WILL ARRANGE FOR THE CITY ELECTION! Next Monday night, the city council will take up the matter of arranging for the municipal election next April, when a mayor and one hlderman from each ward will be chosen. The coun- cil will, on Monday night, appoint a registry agent and the clerks and judges of election, and select the poll- ing places In each ward. Bo far, very little attention has been given the matter, but by next week there will be more general in- terest and candidates will begin to come out. There la a widespread sen- timent in favor of a non-partisan or business administration in Lewistown, but whether or not this will find ex- pression in a movement 10 bring about such a result remains to be seen. As the situation stands now, Mayor Jesse Pinkley is the only Democrat who can be looked upon as a candidate among the Democrats, and even he has not made any forms1 aunouncement Al- derman J. F.. Lane has been asked by some of his party supporters to be- come a candidate for mayor on the Democratic ticket, but flatly declined. In case the movement for a non-parti- san ticket should develop into some- thing tangible, Mr. !Attie may be asked to accept a nomination from that source. Alderman T. J. Tubb, of the first ward, will probably be a candidate for another term. in the second ward, Alderman Frank E. Smith states that he is going to retire, and will not ac- cept a renomination. Alderman Sloan, of the third ward, has not made any announcement of his intentions so far, but it Is hardly thought he will care to seek another term. ANOTHER BLOCK FOR MAIN STREET The Day house closed its doors this morning for the first time in over 20 years, and Is now oi4 of business. This is due to the sale of the corner to the capitalists associated with the Empire Bank & Trust Company, who are going ahead with their arrange menta to erect a fine, modern hotel building, which will Aro furnish a home for the bank, on the site. A couple of days of bad weather had the effect of holding back several real estate deals this %Lek, and the mar- ket was comparatively quiet as a re- sult. One transaction of considersole In - Wrest - Was the sale by Joseph Jackson to John L. Bright at $100 per front foot of a 40 foot lot on Main street, adjoining the Electric building. It is Mr. Bright's intention to at once erect a flee block there, and plans see now being prepared for it. The treasury department of the gov- ernment has decided to double its de - waits with the First National bank in this city, and the amount has been raised from $25,000 to $50,000. The bias for the construction of the Catholic hospital here have been open- ed, and all were found to be near $25,000, which is somewhat more than the sister's expected. They have the matter tinder advisement, and may conclude to put more money Into the building than WKS originally contem- plated rsther than change the plans. ' Following are the real estate trans- fers for the past week: The Montana Townsite Co.. has sold to Leva Klpe for $550, lots 8 and 9, in block 9, at Moore H. H. Whipple to John T. Foley for a nominal stated consideration 6 tract of 3 1 ,e acres ih section 9, township 15 north, of range 18 east. George M. Stone has sold to E. E. Lewis for 12,500, lots 3 and ?tl, In block 13, of the Janeaux addition. Moore Spears, of Heppner, Oregon, has sold to linger & Buesenburg for a nominal stated consideration, i., lot 70 by 100 feet, at the corner of Janeaux street and Fifth avenue. Carrie F. Everett, of Lander, Wy- oming, has sold to Andrew Fergus._ 3211 acre tract, in sections 11, 12 and 13, township 19 north, of range 20 east. Eliza Foley hue sold to Minnie M. Norris for a nominal stated consid- eration, lot 9, block 12, Sunnyside. Rebecca M. Shipman has sold to L. L. Beatty for $1,000, lots 14 and 15. in block 8, Riverdale addition. George W. Cook has sold to S. S. Hobson for $4,000, a 160 acre tract and lots 6 and 7, in section 6, township 14 north, of range 15 east. Edwin Wills, 7r., administrator, has sold to Vaclav Dusek. a 120 acre tract in section 33, township 16 north, of range 18 east. Charlottle Dunn has bought lot 12, in block 19, of the original townsite, with Improvements, the stated consid- eration being nominal. ADMIRAL BLAKE. Subject of Dr. Dawson's Lecture at Opera House. Rev. William J. Dawson, the famous London preacher, spoke at Culver's opera house Monday evening. Al- though a snow storm prevailed, the hall was crowded, and the audience was well repaid for turning out. The subject selectee by the lecture club was \Oliver Cromwell,\ but the speaker insisted on changing it to \Admiral Blake, With Glimpses of the Commonwealth in England.\ This was a distinct disappointment, but the speaker's reason was doubtless a good one. He does not like to give the Cromwell lecture where he is to speak but one night for the reason that It to impossible to do Justice to the whole vast subject in one lecture. Dr. Dawson's style is entirely his own. He made the story of Blake's career one of absorbing\ interest, and beginning with the defense of Taunton, he sketched the admiral's character with such vividness that the audience could almost see him sailing out to meet Tromp and win for England the supremacy of the seas. In sketching Blake's career, Dr. Dawson touched upon many incident's connected with the civil war in Eng- land, with many references to the groat protector and those closest to him. There were many flashes of wit. all essentially Et glish, and the whole lecture was relished. But it was very much more than entertaining—it was instructive to the highest degree, and the biting sarcasm of the speaker show how thoroughly in sympathy with Blake he Is. RaJph Parlette, the humorist, will be the next lecturer In the course. Ile will speak at the opera house Mon - day evening. March 11, the date hav- ing been advanced A couple of days. Run on Yegen Bros. Bank. Anaconda. Feb 25 —A run on the yegen Bros.' Ravings bank of this city occurred this morning. It was caused by the many enviers afloat pertaining to labor dleturbare es and the repona of a contemplated shutdown. As soon as the bank opened Its doors this morning a crowd surged in and kept coming until closing time. At one time during the forenoon 200 people were in the bank. Every de- m an d for money by depositors WIN granted, with the exception or th os e who had time deposits, and they were not permitted to draw their money until the term had been completed. It Is not known how much money was drawn from the bank, but It is sup- posed that it amounts to several thousand dollsrs. Everything is much quieter tonight and it is, not thought that tomorrow will see a repetition of today's events. Eastern Wool Market. Following is Dun's current review of the eastern wool markets: \Steady quotations and well main- tained consumption hold the wool mar- kets at the east In a satisfactory posi- tion. Some new wool is being taken off at the southwest but it will be several weeks before the new clip moves freely. Statistics of supply are not causing any pressure to dispose of stocks, and there is little prospect of easier term,. although some lines of woolen goods have not attracted much attention at the opening sales. \Boston—Business In wool is of mod- erate volume and mostly In small lots. A few good sized sales of territory have, howevlir. been put through in- cluding a line of half blood Utah at 26c. There is a better demand and larger sales of medium domestic fleece, especially quarter blood, with sales of the latter at 314 to 33% eta. A fair amount of Australian wool to arrive changed hands at 42 to 48c. The undertone of the market is firm but expectations of higher prices are not realized. The outward movement is heavy, deliveries for the week be- ing 6.129.000 pounds.\ At a meeting of the local ball team and the fans last evening, the offer of James Hopkins for the use of his grounds in the northwest part of the city, on the flat, was considered at length. It WAS decided to lease these grounds for three years. with the priv- ilege of five, the club to erect the fence. When this has been paid for, the club will give Mr. Hopkins one- trird of the net receipts All Improve- ments to be made by the club shall remain its property. Mr. Hopkins, on his part, is to retain all ground privileges, and be proposed to put boats on the large ponds, and make other extensive improvements, which will practically transform the place in- to pleasure grounds. It is understood that the terms offered by the team are egtlafactory to him, and that the deal 'till shortly be closed up. ,,. GRADERS ENGAGE IN SHOOTING BEE One Italian is Badly Wounded by Fellow Work- man --Assailant is Now in Jail -Charles Curtis Shoots at Mr. Brockbank-Roundup Row. The sheriff's office has been fairly busy this week, rows among graders being the cause of most of the activ- ity. Deputy Sheriff Gies was sent to Stanford early Monday morning in re- sponse to a message stating that two graders, both Italians, had been in- volved in a shooting scrape at Stan- ford, and that one of them was badly weunded. It appears that these men, with others graders, all being from Donald Grant & Co.'s camp, hired a rig at Stanford, to drive to camp. They had been drinking. and Settimio Mari- nucci and a companion known as Nick engaged in a quarrel, which ended in Marinucci pulling his gun and shoot- ing the other man. Two shots were fired, and one took effect in the thigh, the ball ranging upward. The other bullet went wide. At first it was thought the wound was not very se- vere. but Sheriff Martin's latest infor- mation is to the effect that the injur- ed man's condition Is serious. After the shooting, Marinucci fled. Deputy Sheriff Glee soon got on his trail, and the fugitive was rounded up at Arm- ington by a Cascade officer. He was brought back to the city yesterday, and is now in the county jail. Another Shooting. While Deputy Sheriff Gies was out on the trail, Charles Curtis, known as \Indian Charley,\ got in a row with Mr. Broekbank, the butcher, at Stan- ford. Curtis fired a shot at Brock - bank, but missed him, and no harm was done. Deputy Sheriff Gies was communicated with by 'Phone, anti on his way back from Armington, stopped at Stanford and brought Cur- tis along with him. He ls also in the county jail, Fight Near Roundup. Yesterday morning Sheriff Martin was informed by telephone that In a row at Kean's grading camp, three miles above Roundup, William Darrah had been assaulted by H. Phillips, who beat him over the head with sonie wespon, badly injuring him. An Officer may be sent to Roundup to in- vestigate the matter later. Removing Mortgaged Property. Under Sheriff L. P. Slater returned this week from Miles City, where he Placed Earl Sprague in the reform school. At Billings. he found John Oullette, a half breed, who is wanted here for removing mortgaged property from the county. The officer brought Oullette back with him, and he is now In jail. He Whit arraigned before Jus- tice of the Peace Edward Brassey yes- terday morning and pleaded not guilty. \OLD IRONSIDES\ COMING. Famous Frigate Constitution to be Ex- hlbited at Jamestown. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 28.--A report re- ceived from the Charleston Navy Yard, Boston, Mass., states that the famous old sea fighter, the \Constitution is now undergoing repairs, subsequent to a visit to the Jamestown exposl- Goa, to be held on the shores of Hampton Roads. The vessel has been In the Charleston Navy Yard since October, 1897, where she was towed from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. and owing to many years neglect, It will he almost midsummer before she will be able to join in the grand naval pageantry, that will be on display dur- ing the period of the Jamestown expo- sition. Only structural repairs are now being made on the Constitution, but a movement Is on foot to collect the many souvenirs and equipment I taken from the vessel at various times, so that she will have as near as Pos- sible, her original appearance. The Constitution is 175 feet in length, and 42 feet in width, with a normal load draught of 1970 tons. No ship of ancient or modern type has had such a glorious career as the Constitution. Such was the uniformity of her suc- cess that the British Admiralty order- ed that the English frigates should not fight her unless they met her In force. On August 19th, 1812, she fought the Guerriere for four hours, leaving the latter a total wreck, which could not even be brought into Port as a prize. Under Commodore Bain- bridge off the coast of Brazil in De- cember of the mine year she captured the British Frigate Java after a sharp fight. Again off Cape Verde islands in a fight that lasted less than an hour, the Constitution, under Saptain Stewart. captured both the Frigate Cyane and the Sloop Levant, although these ships were far superior to the Constitution. TEAMSTERS IN DEMAND Peter Morris Secures Men at Gilt Edge to Haul Lumber From ENTERTAINMENT BY SCHOOL Eagles' Ball Is a Success—School Children Give a Program—Per- sonal Mention. Gilt Edge, Feb. 28.—Mr. and Mrs. William leap were called to Belt last week by the serious Illness of Mrs. Anderson, mother of Ars. Jaap. Mrs. Ed. Weaver, Of FlatwIllow, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pep- pard. James M. Stafford, the Kendall mer- chant, was here last week and bought a team of hones. Mrs. Calph, of Maginnie. was in town shopping last Saturday. N. L. Poland, of Lewistown, was visiting here last Friday. C. E. McKoin came over Saturday and returned Monday. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Cunningham, of Lewistown, were eliiting friends here last Sunday. P. H. Fender left last Friday for a trip to Maine, where he will visit a brotrer who Is sick. Mr. Fender ex- pects to be back at work in the Cone Butte district in six or eight weeks. J. II. McCormick, of the Gold Reef, returned Monday from a trip to Hel- ena and Kendall. Fred France, Sr, of Alpine, was in town Tuesday. Teamsters In Demand. Peter Morrie was In town Tuesday' trying to get men with teams to haul lumber from his camp below Maiden to Kendall. Mr. Morris offers $7.50 per thousand feet for hauling. Rev. 0. F. Kriger is at Moore assist- ing in a revival meeting. Al. Dixon, of Flatwillow, who acci- dentally shot himself in the thigh, Is here under the care of W. J. Lake). A Fine Lecture. Hon. W. A. Hedges delivered an in- structive and entertaining lecture on the \Early History of Montana and Lessons to be Drawn From it,\ to an appreciative audience In the Metho- dist church Friday evening. The peo- ,pie were pleased with the lecture and would like Mr. Hedges to visit Gilt Edge again. Walter Turntull received a message from his wife in Lou Angeles, Cal.. stating that their 4 -year -old son was critically Ill. Mr. Turnbull heft the next day for California. P. Vanover purchased nineteen head of horses from Geo. Campbell last week. Rev. 0. F. Krieger preached a ser- mon on \Fraternity\ last Sunday ev. ening to commemorate the anniversary of the Knights of Pythias lodge. A good attendance was present and gave earnest attention to the discourse. Mrs. C. W. Newkirk and children left last Friday for Butte, where they will reside. The dance given by the Eagles on the evening of Washington's birthday was pronounced by all to be the best dance given In Rafter's hall for some time. The weather was fine and a large crowd was in attendance. School Entertainment. The school entertainment which was to be given on the evening of the 22nd, was postponed on account of the Eagles' dance until Monday evening. Although Monday evening was cold and stormy, Sawyer's hall was ailed. The childreu all did well. The fol- lowing program was given: Song by the school entitled, \Uncle Sammy\ recitation by Wesley Wash- burn; etala/omite, \Uncle Sara's Recap.— tion,\ by several boys and ferhe song. by Hazel Wright; recitation, Elsworth Jones; song. \Jaunita by the school; comedy, \The Sad Dutchman, Hans von Smash,\ by Principal Campbell, Leonard Biglen, Carl Wright, Orville Barnes, Ruth Green, Lena Connell' and Maud Lineberger; song, by Helen iladerli; recitation, Katherine Hader,'; song. \The Dying Cowboy,\ by Hazel and Edna Wight; a comedy, entitled. \The Barber Shop\; recitation. \Par- son Simms,\ by L. Biglen; song, by Carl Wight and Lena C,onnely, Albert Schneider was a business vis- itor to Lewistown Tuesday, Mrs. Regina, who is teaching school at Dengers, near Grass Range. was in town shopping Saturday. A dance at John F. Daly's, of Fort MagInnis, on Friday evening, was well attended, several Gilt Edge People be- ing present. E. J. Rule's place of business has been the center of attraction in Gilt Edge for some time. Mr. Rule has a new Victor talking machine and some fine records, and thus entertains his customers while they make their pur- chases. T. E. Merryfield and wife, of Mai- den, were over and attended the school entertainment. Ben Dougherty and wife were visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Barnes last week. STANFORD NEWS NOTES. Stanford, Feb. 28.—B. E. Stack, the well known sheepman, Is quite ser- iously ill. It is reported that his troiftile • Ts appendicitis. Mr. Stack has been in rather poor health for some time. Forest Ranger Ralph Eveleth, Mrs. Eveieth and children are In Great Falls. George Fowler, bookkeeper at the Bower ranch, returned Friday after a brief visit in Great Falls. M. L. Cheney made a business trip to Belt Monday. Charles Mils is hauling lumber from the former site of the Lavoie sawmill on Spring coulee to Sage creek to be used in the construction of the tunnel at that place. There has been line warm weather the past week with a little wind sev- eral days. Green grass is starting all over the benches and unless the fine weather IS interrupted by a storm, It looks as if spring were almost here. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bower and fam- ily are spending the winter in Cali- fornia. Heroic Dutchman Saves Lives. Rotterdam. Feb. 23.—After unsuc- cessfully battling the waves in boats in an effort to reach the wreckage of the steamer Berlin a Dutich fisherman this morning succeeded in getting re- lief to the survivors who were cling- ing to the wreckage and In doing so he performed a feat of bravery almost unparalleled in history. Taking aline In his mouth the fisherman swam to the wreckage which ne affixed to the survivors one by one arse they were pulled in by parties on the shore. The brave rescuer was saved also. The total number of lives saved, including those of this morning, Is 16 out of 'than 176. ‘f•
