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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
HOW YgMMLER WILL DIE.
The Electrical Apparatus Which Will be
Used to Execute Him.
New York Graphic.


Fleet rical Engineer Harold u. Brown.
of No. - Wall street. j. superintend-
ing the electrical apparatus to he used
IN he execution of Joseph kemmler.
the convicted murderer, who will be
the first man to die under he new law
providing hat hereafter in this state
the death penalty shall he admins
tered 10y electricity instead of 10y hang
in. Kenimlcr j. coniined in he Auburn
prison and will he shocked into eter-
nIty on any day in the week beginning
June ~ the warden of the prison may
elect \ West inghouse dynamo with
an alternating current will he used.
kcmmler will he seated upon II raised
platform in "a reclining chair, TO the
back OF which lac will he fastened by
straps around his body. \ rubber
cap that will cover all oi his head but
the face will then he slipped on the
condemned man. In the center OF this
cap. at the base OF the brain. is "a met al
cone. perforated, to which the elect ric
wire will he fastened While attend
ants are fixing on this cap and attach
ing the wire, Others will remove the
prisoner shoes and socks. replacing
them with sandals. the soles OF which
are OF metal Then Reminders feet
will he attached to a metal foot-rest
to which other wires will he attached.
While these arrangement are being
made the electrician will. by the aid OF
an ingenious contrivancr concealed IN
the chair. learn the maximum resist
ance Of the prisoner, and so he able to
tell lust how many volts strong the
current must lie to destroy hmm.
Previous to being led into he deaf Ia
chamber the prisoner will he allowed
whatever opportunity he desires for
religious consolation and farewellS.
When placed ON the chair only he oill-
GERS ann physicians allowed 10y law
will lie present. The dynamo and APP
paratis will he concealed in an adjoin-
ing room There will he n loophole
through the wall, so that the engineer
can view the progress nj the proceed
inss and he able ut theproper moment
to turn off the death-dealinc current
should there. TIN oush nervousness or
other cause, he any mistake in signal
lng. At the last moment u black cloth
will lie laid over the condemned man :
face. and IN instant later will follow
the signal for the current tn be turned
on. II il estimated that these ar
rangemsnts Will occupy ut least five
minutes time--lons enough Tor the
prisoner to experience the agonies of |,
hundred deaths When the current is
turned on death is expecied to follow
inst ant aneouSly, but whether 1t will OF
not only the experience ri kemmlel
can determine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
NOTICE or FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA VI. T..
Mo-. - 1854

LAND OFFICE At HELENA VI. T.,
MAY -. lS,o.
Notice Is hereby given tina, the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton la Lake final proof in support al MS
claim. and that said proof will he made he
fore the Judge. ar ia his absence before the
clerk of the Fourth Judicial District Court
in and for Fergus county. Mont, Mt Lewis
town, Mont, on July -. l>s?. viz;
Patrick o.. shields.
who made homestead application No. 3s".
for the 81! SCI, sec >, and NEt NE4, see.
II. Tp. ~ ~. u. ~ T..
lie names the following witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation Of said land, viz: Richard W.
Noble. John l.. Wie,lcman, James Weldon
and George Brown, all al Lewi>town. Mont.
Any person who desires tn protest against
The allowance al such proof, ar who knows
Of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations al tine Interior Depart
ment. why such proof should not he al
lowed, will Ice given an opportunity AT the
above mentioned time and place &" cross
examine the Witnesses Of said claimant, and
to offer evidence ia rrbuttal of that submit
ted 10y claimant.
:. W. L,SGuoENE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
FOUR NEW STATES.
south Dakota. North Dakota. Montana
Waslhi0gsO0.

On February -, Issa the President signed IL.
hill creating south Dakota North Dakota, Mon.
tana. and Washington states of the Union.
soirH DAKOTA - The great Prairie state. {.
which the Il. Paul. Minneapolis n Manitoba Rail
way has three main lines, reaching Ellen dale,
Aberdeen. Huron. Wsteriown, and Sioux Falls,
go 10 south Dakota via the II. Paul. Minneapolis
y Manitoba Railway aud pass through -. Paul
and Minneapolis en- route.
N"Eru DAk"r,.-wlcnc is grown III. Ne. Hand
Scotch Fit Wheat; whose hcalthiui climate nur-
urr> the most vigorous and hrainy civilization
earth; whrrr single counties raise m"rr wheat.
cats and barley than entire states; the soil 81
Who's. fertile Prairirs i, richer than the valley oi
The Nile; where the Turtle Mountain Minui aud
Devils Lake land districts invite the home scek.r
&" secure a irre humc. Magnificent dali, train
service 10 Fargo. Grand Forks, Grafton, Devils
Lake, B"iiincau. aud all her important points.
M"ArAN,. Tnr COLLEEN. - Treasures in her
mines Of precious metals wealth in her tWHp.Wsi
head 81 live stock; profit in her srilc icll~, pro
'tnsine larIr yield of crops than any oi her
81 Territory; the richest country pei inhahiant on
earth; wh.r. prosperity j. Universal; which has
he i">i paid labor in the World; 4 naluy winter
climate. caused 10y warm winds from ia. Pacific.
he - Paul. Minneapolis n Manitoba RAILWAY j.
the only railroad passing through n continuous
agricultural country from 1t. Paul and Minnrapo-
liz Ia TIA" Rocky Mountains II runs through the
Great Reservation of lsU1UD acres of land. free
to settlers, in the Milk River Valley. Wood alter
aud coal in abundance; no irrigation required :
the only line passing through trrat Fails with it,
i's"'"" Horsepower eataracis; Immense coal
veins. anu surrounding farming country of free
land; through Helena the capital city and com
mrrcial centre of Montana. and Butte the richest
mining camp on earth, To- san Francisco by the
columbia River Valley. Portland and shasta route,
"r Ogden, tab. To california points. Remember
hi, Is the only line running dining cars, sleeping
cars and free col"nisi >leerers of iis own fron -
ianl and Minneapolis 10 TREAT fall,, Helena and
Butte IL Is also The shortest line ." Butte.
NA-HIStroN.-Ihc country of tall timlrr i'm
dented by Puget sound. the Mediterranean of the
Pacific. Do not forget that the II. Paul. Mime
aI,ol> Il Manitoba Railway is the only line which
ui.r> a choice Of time routes to thu Pa,ihc Coast
The Nanii Ola Pacific route j. the only line ly
which passengers en- route Tor Tacoma, Portland
and san ran' i>,o eau pass through Pom Tow n>cnd
aud Seattle. free rolonist sleeper> run thro,ig IA
without change " delay. Distance to the Paci lie
coast j. sam. A. D.. other line, bat prices of tick
e. are live aud ten dollar les. Take the seat ,.
route.
For further information. maps. rates and publ
Gallons IN regard to tn" resources uf the four new
,tales. write or apply to I. 1. NuIrNEN. tirnI
Pas aud TIT. Agi., -. T., NJ. n VI. Ry.. - Paul
MINI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
June 4. 1859.

Land Office at Helena, Mont,
June 4, 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
ton to make final proof i'm support
of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Probate Judge Of Fer
gus County, Mont, at LewistOwn, Mont,
on August 3, lss9, viz:
FarYsshar MeRae.
who made pre-emplion ,leclaratory state
ment No. a5ll, for the WI NWl, n! SWt,
Sec 10, TIP. . ", u. Is T..
He names the following witnesses to
prove ms continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land, viz: William Tay
lor and George Holmes, of Bercail, Mont;
Lewis Awe and Torger Stegen, OF Halbcrt,
Mont.
Any person who desires tn protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows
of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations al the Interior Depart
meni, why such proof should not be- allowed
will he given an opportunity at the above
mentioned time and place tocross-exainine
the witnesses III said claimant, and tn offer
evidence ia rebutral of thai submitted by
claimant.
=. W. IANGiioEsE REGISTER.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena, Mont. !

Land Office at Helena, Mont
May I. Iss9.,
Notice is hereby given that the following
ma ned settler has filed notice of his inien-
ton tn make final proof in support
Of his claim. and thai said proof will he made
before the Probate Judge Of Fergus County
Mont. at l.ewistown. Mont, on June =,
lS>, viz:
Clark d. SDstpssaW,
who made homestead application No. 2i7l
tor the ~ SWt, Sec. q; NWi NW!. See. 81;
NEl NEl, Sec. y;, Tp. III ~, x. III T..
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of, said land, viz: Timothy n.
Lish. Otis :. LIsh. Ashley Slocum and John
Granger. all Of Cottonwood, Mont.
Any person who desires tn protest against
the allowance of such proof. or who knows
of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations Of the Interior Depart
ment. why such proof should not he al
lowed, will he given an opportunity at the
above mentioned time and place tn cross
examine the witnesses Of said claimant, and
tn oiIer evidence in rebuttai Of that sub
mittcd by claimant.
=. ". LANGIioRSE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
Ayres Warrllap ss.
Notice to Creditors

Estate Of John Il. Sholes. deceased. No
lice is hereby given by the undersigned adj
ininistrator nj the estate Of John u. Sh"lcs,
deceased. to the creditors Of. aud all per
sons having claims against, the said de-
ceased, To exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers. within four months after the first
publication Of this notice, to he said adj
ninistrator at his residence near Lewis
town. in the county oi Fergus.
Dated ~ Icwistown, May l. 1859.
j. II. SMITH,
Administrator ri tn. estate ri John u.
Sholrs, deceased.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
LAND OrrIcg AT HELENA. N. r..

LANBOrFIcH AT HELENA. N. T..
June ;. Is>9.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has iilc,i notice oi his inirn-
iion to make final proof in support al his
claim, and that said preof will br made he
fore the Probate Judge of Fergus county,
VI. r.. al Iewisiown. Mont. on July Is,
lS>9, viz:
Camille HOgwr.
who made homestral application M. ':#;i.
for the y. SW! and NJ SE',, See. -. Tp.
IAN, u. u east.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation at said land. viz: Peter An
lcrson and Paul Morase. of Irwistown,
Mont; William q. Long and Edward I'ras-
sry, of Cottonwood. Mont.
ANY person who desires Ia protest against
the allowance at such proof, ar who knows
of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations of the Interior Depart
mcnt, why such proof should NOT he al
lowed, will he given AN opportunity N the
above mentioned time and place Ia cross
examine the witnesses at said claimant. and
To- oilcr evidence in rcbuftal of that submit
ted 10y claimant.
:. W. LAN"noENE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.

L. :. LAND OrrIcE At HELENA, ". TIL
May -, l>>?.
Notice is hereby given that John Day.
of TIBET, Fergus county. Mont. has filed
notice of intention ;o make proof on his
desert land claim No. l5io. for the lots !.
;. 3 and I, III NWi. ~ SWt. NEi, ~ SCI.
Sci SE. See. ~; 81. SEA, See. ~. Ip. u
", Il. III T.. before the Probate Judge of
Fergus County, Montana, at Irwistown.
Mont, on Friday the i2th day "f July.
iSs9.
lie names the following witnesses In
prove the complete irrigation and reclanla.
ton oi said land Jasper u. Bedford and
Charles W i;aylies. of t'b,t, Mont: Charles
VI. Clary and Isaac o.. pawkins, of Lewis
town. Mont.
:. W. I,xGIIoRSE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
LANDOrrIcE, HELENA. N. T..

LANDOrFIcE, HELENA, N. r.. I
June lssa
Notice is hereby given thst the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will he made
before the Probate Judge Of Fergus county,
Mont, at Lewistown, Mont, on July ~,
Iss.,. viz
Edward J. N1OrisOm.
who made presumption declaratory state
ment No. 1s,6. for the SCI NWi,, - Me-,
Me-, SCI. Sec. II, III. II ". Il. IL T..
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz: Charles
NJ. Clary, OF Lewistown, Mont: Edward j
Wad,lell. Walter Waddell and Samuel T.
Myers. OF Philbrook. Mont.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, sr who knows
Of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations of the Interior Depart
ment why such proof should not he
allowed, will be given an opportunity at
the above mentioned time and place to
cross-exanine the witnesses of said claim
ant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal OF that
submitted by claimant.
s. W. L,NGHoHNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
Notice Of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena. NJ. r..
Nav -. lSSo

May 20, IS>o.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton tn make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will he made be-
fore the Clerk Of the Fourth Judicial Dis
trict Court in and Tor Fergus county, Mont,
at Iewistown, Mont, on July ~. iss.', viz:
George Bath.
who made prc-cmption dcclaratory state
nnent No. g;ji. for the NJ NEi, See. -;
NWl NWt. See. -; SWt SWt, Sec. 81, Tp.
Is north, range - east.
lie names the following witnesses To
prove his continuous residence upon. ant!
cultivation Of said land. viz: Charles
Perkins. Christian knerr, James Auherry
and John Geigcr, all Of Denton. Mont.
ANY person who desires to protest against
the allowance "f such proof or who knows
III any substantial reason, under the law
and The regulations at the Interior Depart
meni. why such proof should not he al
lowed, will he given an opportunity ut the
above mentioned time and place to cross.
examine the witnesses al said claimant, aud
Ia oll.r evidence in rcbuitai ot that submit
ted 10y claimant.
:. W. I,N.iioRNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
Desert Land Final Proof.

L. L,Np OFFICE, Helena, Mont.,i
May H.. l>,o.l
Notice j. hereby given that Thomas H.
Hussey. OF Okla, Mcagher county, Mont.
has filed notice of intention to make proof
on hi, desert land claim No. iJe', tor the
"a NW!. NEi SWi, and NV, SE., See. -
TIP. IL ~. Il. IL h.. before the Register aud
Receiver at Helena, Mont. ON Thursday
the 18th day Of July, lss3.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and rec anna
ton Of said land: Peter Campbell, Edwin
W. Carr and Charles T.. Severance, of Okla.
Mont. and Joseph Wilmer. at Helena,
Mont.
:. W. LN>GuoHNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.
4. :. Land Office. Helena, Mont.
Nav u. IS.t

4. :. Land Office. Helena. Mont.
May q. lSsJ.
Notice j. hereby given that Walter Wad-
.lell. of Philbrook. Fergus county. Mont,
has filed notice at intention to make proof
On his desert land claim No. IJsi2 for the
SW4 SWi. Sec. =. Tp. H. ". u. L., H., be-
fore the Probai. Judge oi Fergus county.
Mont, at Lewi~town. Mont, on Friday.
the 2l~t day of June. lssc.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation aud r.'clama-
ton Of said land James Raw. Edward
J. Morrison, Nathan Plat aud Martin l..
Woodman, all of Philbrook. Mont.
:. W. LANGHoENE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.
u. :. Land Office, Helena, Mont,
MAY IN lSsp

u. :. Land Office, Helena, Mont.
May ~, iSS.,. !
Notice is hereby given that Reuben
Godfrey. of Tibet, Fergus corInty, Mon
tans, has flied notice of intentions to make
proof on his desert land claim No. 1850.
ior the SEi NEl, NEi sch See. ~; 81 NWl.
NJ SWi,, NV, SEl, SEs SWt, See. ~, Up.
" ". u. IL east, before the clerk III the
Fourth Judicial District Court in and for
Fergus county, Mont, AT I.ewistown. Mont,
on saturday. the 9th day OF July, Iss9.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and recama-
iion of said land, viz: Joseph Luiz, George
Jackson, Michael M,a'lave and Alfred but
field. all Of tibet. Mont.
w. LANGuORNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
L. :. Land Office at Helena, NJ. T.,
June !. 1859.

L. 5. Land Office at Helena, NJ. T.,
June =, lss9
Notice is hereby given that Edward
g. Russell. of Helena, Lewis and Clarke
county, Mont, has filed notice Of his in.
tention to make proof ON his desert lansl
claim No. 1874, tor the Sc! See. IL; T.! SWl
NWl SW!, Sec. 10; NV! NEi, Sec. -, TP.
- N. Il. II r., before the Clerk oi the
Fourth Judicial District Court in and for
Fergus county, Mont, at Lewistown, NJ. T.,
ON Friday, the 18th day oi July, lss3.
He names the following witnesses tn
prove the complete irrigation and reclan,a-
lion of said, land: Daniel =. Hastings,
John Day. Frank {. Russell and Richard
Thomas, all 1T bet. Mont.
;. ". LAs.HoENE. Reg isl,r.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
How the Evil Thrive.

Nowadays the RAIN does not fall
alike upon the Just and the unjust. ior
it is the unjust who accumulate the
umbrellas. Philadelphia Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
Notice of Final Entry .
Land Office at Helena. Mont,
Nav l.. lS~.p

Land Office at Helena. Mont,
May IL. l>s9
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inicn-
ton to make final proof in support oi his
claim, and that said proof will he made
before the Probate Judge of Fergus county.
Mont. at Lewistown. Mont, on June =,
1S>9, viz:
Ayres Warrham.
who made homestead application No. 3>js,
for the ~ SCI, SCI, NEi,, NWt SEA. See.
~ TIP. Is y. X. IL r..
He names the following witnesses to
Prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land viz George
samples, Henry +. Dent and John Geiger.
of Denton, Mont, and Nelson Profit, of
Lewistown. Mont.
Any person who desires tn protest against
the allowance OF such proof, or who knows
Of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations of the Interior Depart
ment, why such proof should not he al
lowed will be given an opportunity ut the
above mentioned time and place to cross
examine the witnesses of said claimant, and
Ia offer evidence in rebuttal of that sub
mitted by claimant.
:. W. L,NGHoENE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20

The Popular Live Stock Route.

TO ST PAUL MINNEAPOIIS, CHICAGO and the EAST.
STOCK CARS Equipped with Suspension Trucks and Air
Brakes. Large and Commodious Feeding Yards
vino unload feed without
Feeding supplied and pieniyn water
laa
q iion au hy al al
al hrca incei.
For Information regarding address,
j. M. HANNAFORD,
Ag-"s P..sM Nina
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-20
WILLOW CREEK STOCK RANCH
Notice to Creditors

Estate ri Louis Dcubrll. decreased. No
iicc j. hereby given by the undersigned, add
mni~trator of the estate oi Louis Icubcll.
deceased. To- the creditors oi, aud all per
sons having claims against. the said de
ceased, to exhibit them. with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the first
publication Of this notice, To- the said al
ministratsr at his residence near Lewis
town. in the county of Fergus.
Dated at Lewistown, May I. 1889.
i. II. SNIm.
Administrator of Is estate i I.ouislcuhcll.
,lect,a sed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-31
The Captains Money.
A Tale of Buried Treasure, Cuban Reyol,
 and Adventure Upon the Seas.

fined the n,ulatto below, and had put on him heavy leg-irons. Captain Willis walked the deck for half an hour with the mate, advising as to what should be done in the grave situation in which the ship was placed. Every hour seemed to develop new and more imminent perils; and what was yet to come, no man could foresee.
 It was finally agreed that both Cap tain and mate should pass the night on deck. and that one or the other must be constantly awake to superintend the watch and the man at the wheel.
 "Ill go below again, and make some preparations, said the Captain; and he proceeded to do so.
 Could he have known what had transpired in his cabin in his absence. something like despair might we'll have seized him.
 In the conversations between the Cap tain and his nephew ashore, reference had been made to their occupying the cabin of the bark together.
 This was true, but not strictly cor rect. Both had taken their meals in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-31
PART I.-CHAPTER VII.

JOSE GARDEZ.
 Captain Willis entered his cabin again, closed the door, seated himself by the table and leaned his head on both hands.
 He had said to the mate that he wanted to go below and make some preparations before he came up to share the night-watch with him.
 What he really wanted was few moments solitude for deliberate thought And when this man needed to go away by himself and think, there must have been some serious trouble.
 He had not been accustomed to take serious thought about any thing. His Judgment was generally good, his will was always strong, and he was apt to decide upon what seemed the proper course off-hand.
 Thus he had done now. Because of the vacations and annoyances that were besieging him as an American in Ha- vana, he had decided without reflec- ton that any thing would be better than another day of such petty miseries. Deliberately, he could hardly have gone to sea with 8 crew of thieves, pi- rates and refuse of the city. The pos slble consequences of such a step ought to have occurred to him. But ne had acted hastily, almost passion ateiy; and the serious consequences were upon him before darkness of that day. One man necessarily slain by his own mana, as a mutineer; another in irons below; with mutiny crushed for the moment, but likely to break out again at any hour; with but two men Tn the vessel upon whom he could de- pend. and he and they likely to ba