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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24
FOR SALE.

Cheap for cash or approved paper. about
two hundred stock horses, circle brand
owned by John o. Ming; also
fifty to a hundred geldings, from three
to ave years old, sired by Don A and other
good horses, from good mares; weigh iron
900 to 1900 pounds when in good con
dition. Some broke to work, some to ride
only halter-broke.
JAMES FERGUS & Son,
April 9. Armells, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24
RAMS.

Do you want first class half-blood Ok.
ford Downs? Ny Oxford ram "Oranmore''
took first premium at st. Louis state fair.
and my other Oxford ram took first pre-.
MUM at Pennsylvania state fair. 1 have
over two hundred for sale. Also high-grade
merinos.
P. /. MoULE,
Aug. %. 81. Bercail. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Tin of American manufacture is
playing an important part in the Ohio
campaign. A great dinner vas re-
Gently given at Stubenville in honor of
Major Mckinley, at which every article
used was mad of domestic tin. Yet
the Ananiases of the Bourbon press
say there is no tin made i'll this coun-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

The total wealth of Montana, as tax
sn from the assessment books, is $143,-
472,743. While this does not show the
actual wealth of Montana, owing to
the exemption of mines, it is a grand
showing for a young state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

j. @. Bone. a druggist at Dunmore, Pa,
says that he has never sold a medicine that
gave such universal satisfaction as Cham.
b~erlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Rem,
edy, and that the large demand for it has
been a great surprise to him. 1t is sold
here by W. w. Dewitt. Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

We know from experience in the use Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy that it will
prevent Group" says Messrs. Gadberry &
Worley, Percy, Iowa. They also add hat
the Remedy has given great satisfaction in
that vicinity. n that they believe it to
be the best in the market for throat and
lung diseases. For sale by w. w. Dewitt,
Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Massachusetts, Republicans held their
state convention on the 10th mat. and
nominated Charles H. Allen for gov
ernor and VIM. H. Hale for lieutenant
yoyernor
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Senator Sanders of Montana is prob
ably the most fluent extempore speak
er in the senate, and, since the depart
ure of Ingalls,, the best master Of
sarcasm and invective.-New York
Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Jones Of New York has found one
thing that he will not even help pay
the freight on, and that is the Demo
cratic campaign in New York. He has
holted.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

New York Democrats have placed
Roswell p. Flower in nomination for
governor. He has the chief qualifica-
ton as candidate Of the party-a "bar-
rsl
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Edison has invented an automatic
piano player. We thought there were
enough of them already. What is
needed most is an automatic dish
washer,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24
NTIsr

DIR. w. A. Allen, surgeon dentist. Of Bill
ings. will visit Lewistown. Maiden, Utica,
Stanford, Great Falls and Helena. The
DR.. will come prepared to do all extracting
without pain. All work pertaining to the
profession executed in the most satisfac
given.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Hon. Redield Proctor, secretary of
war, was in Helena last week. The
secretary is inspecting the military
posts of the Northwest.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Nebraska Democrats endorse Grover
Cleveland and free silver in m breath.
Here is a mixture that would give a
coyote the hydrophobia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Francis Hendricks, of Syracuse, has
been appointed to succeed ]. Sloat
Fassett as collector of the port of New
York.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Governor Campbell, of Ohio, opened
his campaign at Sidney on the 18th
with a cork screw. Mckinley had him
bottled up.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24
Rams for Sale.

Fifteen Grade Rams, good shearers.
Apply to w. H. PECK
p. o. Address, Box Elder Greek.
sep10 FIT. Maginnis.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

Boss" Hill, of New York, nominal.
ed his man for governor. He will now
proceed to tap the Flower barrel.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24
Steady Progress

Has characterized Hoods ~Sarsaparflla ever
since it was placed before the public. Where
ever introduced, its sales have grown from
year to year until nov IL Is the most popular
and most successful medicine offered. Any
drusgist will confirm this statement. The
secret of this success lies In the fact that
Hoods ~Sarsaparilla IL q medicine Of merit.
Itdoes actually accomplish all that Is claimed
for Il, and when given a fair trial 10 reason
ably certain to be Of benefit.
Positive Statements.
"since Hoods Sarsaparilla has been in my
hands for sale I have had frequent and unre-
served testimonials In Its favor. Although
carrying this preparation for less than one
year, my sales have been greater than Of any
similar preparation, and the testimonials In
its favor are at once positive and personally
noticeable" A. WRIGHT, Healdsburg. Cal.
Sells On Its Merits.
my boys say, Papa. why don't you buy
more OF Hoods ~Sarsaparilla at a time, we
are always short 1t sells on its own merits"
r. BEAL, Portland. Oregon. the Oldest drug
gist in Oregon.
N. b. Be sure to get only
Hoods ~SaYSaparjlIa
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24

PUBLISHED wEEKLY BY
John N. vR00MAk. : Editor q Proprietor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-24
Eerpi.a County ARGUS.

OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
INFLUENcE or THR RorHscn1Lns-
MRa oATaCARI's SANITY.
Her Imprisonment Again Erou zht Up
IN the House.

Her Imprisonment Again Brou yht Up
IN the House
LONDON, March l0.--Dr. Fitzgerald
raised question in the House Of Commons
to-day in regard to the case of Mrs. Cath
cart, wealthy lady OF Stafford, who, it Is
alleged, was confined in an insane asylum
at the instigation OF her husband.
DIR. Fitzgerald asked whether it
was true that Mrs. Cathcart
had been seized by four servants OF the
private asylum within the precincts OF the
law courts; whether the seizure constituted
a case OF contempt of court, and whether iE
was legal to selze person under what was
called an urgency order and confne him or
her In an asylum before a medical examina-
uon had been made or q certificate given.
THE sEoRETARY's STATEMENT.
Mr.. Matthews, home secretary, replied
that Mrs. Cathcart had been taken in the
strand outside OF the law courts and it was
entirely for the court TO decided whether
the seizure constituted case Of contempt
he added that all the legal requirements of
the lunacy acts had been fulfilled, and he
saw no reason to interfere in tho matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
ROBINSON RACKS OUT.
he Refuses to Lease the GeorRis
Southern-A Receiver Asked For.

He Refuses to Lease the Georgia
Southern-A Receiver Asked For.
MACON, GA, March l0.-Late Tonight
an application for a receiver for the Macon
Construction Company was fled in the
Office Of the clerk Of the supe-
rior court by John S. McTighe & Co., rail-
road contractors, of Memphis, Tenn.
McTighe & Co. were the contractors on the
Macon and Birmingham aud the Macon and
Atlantic railroads, and have fled liens
amounting to S3S9.6oO against the
two roads. 1t appears that
John III. Robinson, who was sup
posed to have contracted to lease
the Georgia Southern railroad from the
Macon Construction Company, has gone
back on his contract aud that the pc
titioner now takes this step to secure HIM
self. He sets forth that the Macon Con-
struction Company and its railroad are in
solvent and utterly unable to meet their
Indebtedness The widest excitement ex-
lists among the stockholders in Macon. w.
B. Sparks, who went down the road with
Mr.. Robinson, returned to-day without
him, but refuses TO speak on the subject
until tomorrow. Mr.. Robinson, however,
has gone north.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
AN ANGLo.AMs RICAN WAR.
A British Navy officer Alleged {
gave Predicted Hosuilities.

A British Navy officer Alleged to
gave Predicted Hostilitles.
CHICAGO, March 10-A Montreal special
quotes an officer Of the British navy as say
ing: "There is more significance to be at
taohed to the approaching visit Of Lord
Wolseley to Canada than is generally be-
leved. Gen. Wolssley viii at once pro-
ceed to the Pacific coast with Gen. Herbert
and inspect the defenses of British Columbia
and the navy yard Esquimaux. He will
remain at Victoria until the United Seates
has given its ultimatum with regard to the
Boring sea question: The officer said he
would not be surprised to fad Great
Britain and the United States at war before
the year was out. The British government
had been remaining quiet in view CT the
possibility of the liberal party In Canada
getting into power through whom Lord
Salisbury believed a more satisfactory
settlement of the matter in dispute could
have been reached than through the ad-
ministra ion Of Sir John Macdonald, whose
policy has beeu more in the direction of In
tensifying hostilities than slfecting a recon~
oiliaticn. In conclusion, he said that the
activity about the British dock yards clearly
showed that England was preparing to be
ready for an emergency
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11

ssry for the preservation Of the seal species; /;
but any such reference ought not to contain
words appearing 70 attribute special and ab-
States.
There is an omission in these questions which
l have no doubt the government OF the Presi
dent VIII be very glad TO repair, and that is the
reference to the arbitrator of the question
what damages are due to persons who have
been injured, in case it shall be determined by
him that the action Of the United
states in seizing British vessels has
been without warrant in international law.
Subject to these reservations, her majeSty's
government will have great satisfaction in join
ing with the government of the United States
nent OF the international questions which have
SO long formed matter of controversy be-
tween the two governments.
In closing. Lord Salisbury requests that
Secretary Blaine be furnished with COPY
of his dispatch.
LONDON PRESS COMMENTS.
LONDON, March II, 5 A. M.-The Stand
ara, commenting on the Bering sea papers,
says: both nations will rejoice to know
that the differences have narrowed until
they have reached shape at which both
sides can agree to arbitrate. Nothing could
be more barren or irritating than an at
tempt to appraise the relative value OF
polemical gains"
The Times says it Is difficult to imagine
that Secretary Blaine can persist in keep
ing the quarrel open after Lord Salisbury
has accepted the bulk of his own proposed
terms for conference. or can make it a
grievance. The terms declined have been
shown TO be manifestly unjust to England.
The result Of the Canadian elections
following the popular reaction against the
new tariff law in the United States may
induce him to reflect that more success
would be gained hV fair and amicabla daal-
ing than by high-handed action and tall
talk
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
ON TO CH1oK AMAUqA.
The Inspecting Party Cordially Wei
coined Along the Route.

The Inspecting Party Cordially Wei
coined Along the Route.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, March 10--After
a very interesting trip through the rapidly
developing section Of Southwestern Virginia
and Eastern Tennessee, the distinguished
party of congressman, government officers
and military men arrived here
at 1890 o'clock tonight for the
purpose Of reviewing the Chickamauga
battlafsld before determining the manner
in which the appropriation for the improve
ment of the Chiekamauga national park
shall be extended. The party included Sec
retary Proctor, Attorney General Miller,
Quartermaster General Bachelor, Sena-
tors Manderson, Frye, Sanders, Carey aud
Hawley; Representatives Mckinley,
Cannon, Henderson Of Illinois,
COgswell, Hooker, Clements, Post,
Osborne, Allen Of Michigan and Baker and
a number Of newspaper mon. Represents
tive Evans of Tennessee and Gen. H. V.
Boynton of Washington we're In charge OF
the party. Mr.. Eddy, vice president Of the
Roanoke and Western Railroad Company,
and Col Hudson Of the East Tennessee, Vir-
giuia and Georgia road, met the train en-
route and escorted the party, which was the
recipient of much attention at Roanoke,
Bristol, Knoxville and other places.
WELCOMED BY COLLEGE GIRLS.
At Bristol delegation Of young girls
from the female college welcomed the
guests, and at Knoxville a crowd of good
size gathered in the railroad station and
loudly called for the better known Of the
public men. Secretary Proctor, Attorney
General Miller, Senators Henderson and
Frye, aud Representatives Mckinley, Can
non, Baker, Allen. Henderson, and
Hooker all made brief speeches, extolling
the south generally and Tennessee particu-
larly. Mai Mckinley attracted marked
attention, and was received with applause
PROTECTION SPEECH.
Senator Frye made a ringing speech up,
holding protection. The south, he said, was
like the boy whose mother forced bis mouth
open and made him take a dose of oil T.,
which, though not liked by the boy, did
him lots of good. The republicans proposed
TO keep cramming protection down the
throat Of the south, for it was for the good
of the country.
Preparations have been made to give the
visitors an enjoyable time. Chickamauga.
Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain will
be visited. A reception will be given TO-
morrow night, and the following night the
party will attend banquet in celebration
of the manufacture OF basic steel in Chatta-
nooga The river is very high here, but not
sufficiently 80 to interfere with the pro-
Pramme
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
HENNHS3gY'S MURDER.
The Jury Visits the Scene of the Shoot
ing at Night

The Jury Visits the Scene of the Shoot
ing at Night.
NEW ORLEANS, March 10.-Both sides in
the Hennessey murder case have finished
the introduction Of testimony. After con-
sultatlon it was decided that the defense
should occupy seven hours with its argu~
ment and the state five hours. The case
will, therefore, in all probability, go to the
jury Thursday afternoon. The jury visited
the scene Of the shooting Tonight. Although
the electric light at the corner Of
the shooting is slightly further away
from Monasterio's shanty and Beeler's
gallery than on the night of the shooting
parties in the galleries could easily be seen
from the strest crossing and UIce verSa.
The grand jury to-day investigated the
charges Of attempts to bribe talesman
jurors in the Hennessey case, and found
three indictments against parties not yet
arrested for attempting TO bribe jurors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
RUssrA's EYE ON SCANDINAVIA.

The Czar Anxious to add New Terri.
tory to His Empire.
ST.. PETERSBURG, March 1O--The tension
Of affairs caused by the political situation
in Scandinavia is keenly watched ana fol-
lowed here. Russia has long been waiting
for an opportunity to incorporate into the
Russian empire the country beyond the
northwestern frontier, thus gaining a free
Atlantic seaboard and enabling RI ssia TO
MAKE Ofoten, in Norway, a naval pert of
equal strategic Importance to Vlndivostock,
near the northern limit of Corea, on the
sea Of Japan, by joining the gap now sep
erating the railway systems of Russia and
Scandinavia. These schemes have hitherto
been eclipsed by the grander scheme Of the
Balkans and the possible extension of Rus
sian territory in that directlon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
a F1Gar IN a LEGISLATURE.
Inkstands and Other Missiles Hurled
about Very ReCklessly.

Inkstands and Other Missiles Hurled
about Very Recklessly.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, March 10-An up
roar was created in the House OF Reprssen-
tatives this afternoon by a quarrel between
Representatives Head independently and
Mitchell de.nocrsn, in which the lie wes
passed and then inkstands, spit
toons and other movables were
used as missiles. Nobody was hurt,
but several members besides the combat
ants were literally bsspatted with the con-
tents of the inkstands and spittoons. The
belligerents were placed under arrest, but
offered apologies and were released. The
question under discussion was whether
the matter of calling a constitutional
convention should be submitted to vote of
the people or be decided by the legislature.
IL was decided to submit it to the people
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11

a Statement in Regard TO It's Com
position to Be Made To-morraw.
LONDON, March 10. - William Henry
Smith, the first lord Of the treasury. reply
ing last night in the House of Commons TO
questions on the subject, said that he ex-
Dected to be able to make statement in
regard to the composition Of the
labor commission on Thursday next. 1t is
reported that John Aird, member of par
lament for South Pnddington, and Messrs.
Giffen, Burns and Mawdsley. the latter a
moderate trades unionist. who opposed the
eight-hour bill, will be invited to sit with
the commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
IHELANp,s PorATo cRoP.
The Local Governments Eosrd Issues
Its Report.

Its Report.
DUBLIN, March 10.-The Irish local gov
ernment board has issued its long-expected
report on the failure OF the potato crop and
upon the condition Of the congested dis
trict. Among other things the report
states that the districts in which
the disease appeared comprise about
half OF Ireland and that the
disease is due 20 planting old champion
seei the disease resisting properties of
which have been greatly weakened of late
years. In the light. dry soils the crop in
some places was excellent, but In cold, wet
land and in the mountain districts the fail-
ure was everywhere serious.
THE CORN CROPS.
The corn crops are mostly good. green
crops are up to tho full average and the
other resources Of the farmers are ab ut up
TO the average. Briefly put, the report
goes to show that small farmers are In good
circumstances, but are confronted with
scarcity Of potatoes, which is unprecedented
IN thirty years, causing the deepest distress
In the congested districts. This distress is
aggravated by the reluctance Of local shop
keepers to grant credit so early In the sea-
son, or before they are able to judge the
harvest prospects.
MEANS LOSS OF MEALS.
Some Of the boards of inspectors estimate
the potato crop failure as equivalent TO q
loss to the people affected Of their midday
meal and the loss of portion of their sup
pers for part of the year.
The remainder OF the report gives details
as to how the suffering poor should be re-
lieved, and showing that the distress is, as
yet, on the increase. Relief applications
are confined TO the congested districts Of
the west and TO the laboring aud fishing
classes Of the south, but it is expected that
the pressure for relief win become more
general between now and the month of
April
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
STEEL WORKS CLOSED.

The Edgar Thomson Works at Brad
dock Not to Resume Yet.
PITrsBURG, Pa, March l0.-Th, Edgar
Thomson Steel Works Of Carnegis's, at
Braddock, Pa, which shut down for re-
pairs several weeks ago, will not resume
operations for some time. A general re-
sumption was expected by the employees this
week, but the firm has decided to continue
the shut down for this month at least This
action enforces idleness upon nearly 2 900
men. No cause is assigned for the continued
suspension.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
DIRECT TAX PAYMENTS.

The Government Not Inclined to Help
the claim A gents.
WASHINGTON, March 1o.-Assistant Sec
retary Nettleton has notified claim agents
and Others interested in claims under the
direct tax bill, shat all payments under that
act viii be made to the states in trust for
the citizens thereof, from whom they were
collected, and their legal representives, and
that claim agents and others will not be
allowed to examine the direct tax records
of the department unless they are author
lied by the states to do so.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
ANXIOUS TO HANG.

An Illinois Murderer Refuses to Ac-
cept Stay of Execution.
DECATUR, ILL, March 1o-Bill Craw-
ford, who has been sentenced to hang Sat-
urday for the murder of Mrs. Matthias, re-
fused to apply for stay of execution, al
though the judge had said it would be
granted II requested. He says he is guilty,
and does not care for delay in the execu-
ton, but wants it over with. A motion for
an inquiry into his sanity, made by his
counsel, has been overruled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
Belpium's Threatened strlxe.

BRUssELs. March 10.-The council of
industry and labor has presented to the
chambers q petition in behalf of the em-
ployers and employees urging the govern
ment to do its utmost 70 avoid a general
strike, which is threatened if parliament
does not agree to universal suffrage.
Gusde, the French socialist, who has been
in this city for some time arranging plans
for the May day celebration, has been
Warnad TO leave Belgium
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
ENGLANDs BACCARAr GAME.

Sir Gordon Cumming sets a Trap for
His Accusers.
LONDON, March 10.-Sir William Gordon
Cumming has obtained an order from the
court before which his action for damages
will be tried, requiring the defendants to
furnish in detail description of the acts Of
cheating at baccaract with which he is
charged. The defendants, IN view of the
fact that it would be difficult to specify the
acts referred to. have appealed TO the court
to reverse the order. The decision on the
appeal is reserved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
SURVIVORS of a wrecI<ad e,,,,

New YORK, March 10.-The steamship
Saratoga, which arrived to-day from the
West Indies, had on board Capt. Robinson,
the mate and fourteen men OF the British
steamship w. q. Russell. wrecked on the
Isle Of Pines. Feb. 20. The Russell was
bound from Rio Janeiro for Pensacola.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
SEVEN KILLED.

A Condenser Used IN Manufacturing
Ammonia Explodes,
GLASGOW. March 10.--The condenser
used in the manufacture Of ammonia at
Dixon's iron works in this city, exploded
to-day with terrific force. Three mangled
bodies we're recovered from the ruins Of the
building. -Four other bodie-, including that
of the manager Of the works, nre still buried
in the debris
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
A MURDEREa's PLOT FoILEp.

He Proposed to Feign Insanity and
Then Escape.
LoaANsPoRT, IND, March 1o.-Martin
Shafer, a convicted murderer, wrote let
ter to his wife, which was intercepted by
the sheriff. 1t outlined plan to feign in
sanity, go to the asylum and subsequently
escape through the aid of relative en-
ployed there. The letter was produced in
court when a motion for new trial was
made Friday, and Shafer was Immediately
sentenced to fifteen years. Imprisonment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-11
Household Suffrage O9area

BRUSSELS, March 10.-The Belgian cab
met has declared in favor of household suf-
frage-tbs adoption Of which would in
creass the number OF voters from 130, 600 to
10000. The liberals, however, are not
content with this concession.