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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-18
HE WANTED TO DIE.
Lieut.. Robertson Ends a Spree by Cutting
His Throat.

The following taken from a Wash
ing paper will be OF interest to many
OF our readers who were acquainted
with the young officer when he was
stationed at Fort Maginnis:
Lieut.. Samuel {. Robertson, 1st L.
S. cavalry, made an unsuccessful at
tempt at suicide at the Mount Vernon
hotel in Baltimore. He cut huge
cash in his throat with II razor, but
the wound may not prove fatal. This
attempt at self destruction was the
conclusion of spree which had lasted
for some time.
1t appears that Lieut.. Robertson
and Post Chaplain James c. Kerr, al
so OF the army, had been for several
days stopping at the Mount Vernon,
and had both been drinking heavily,
and a fear of court martial and a dis
honorable dismissal from the army
led Robertson to commit the deed.
Medical attendance was at once Sc
cured, and the wound.proL erly dressed,
| but when the rum-craZed officer re-
covered his senses afterward, he tore
the bandages from his throat and
| opened the wound, rendering a second
stitching necessary. 1t is believed
that the chords which control the
lieutenant's speech are injured. The
| hotel people tried hard to suppress all
information regarding the affair, in
order to keep it from army officials.
Lieut.. Robertson is well known in
Washingt on, his father, Gen. Beverly
Robertson, residing here. For rseveral
months the lieutenant has been on a
leave of absence which had nearly ex-
pired. During this leave he has been
treated at st. Elizabeth's asylum in
Washington for alcoholism, and he
was released from the asylum on the
1st of April. Hegraduated from West
Point in 1879, and was made first
lieutenant in January, ! $50. The troop
OF Indian cavalry, which is to appear
at the Worlds Fair, was organized by
him. His commander, Col. Arnold,
had exacted promise from Robert
son not to touch liquor while serving
under him. The promise was broken,
and friends prevailed upon him to
submit to treatment at St Elizabeth ;.
Almost at once after his release he be-
gan drinking again, however.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-18
Mile in Thirty-Two Seconds.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 1.-The great
Empire state express engine, 999, has
broken her record of 1O2 miles an
hour, which she made last Tuesday.
The test was made between Roches-
ter depot and Buffalo yesterday. Al
ter Batavia was reached Engineer
Hogan let her out, and the engine
hauling the great Empire express train
was going at the rate OF a mile in
thirty-five seconds at Crittenden.
Beyond Crittenden the worlds record
of a mile in thirty-two seconds was
made. This was equivalent to 1121
miles an hour. This tremendous
speed was was kept up until Forks
Station was reached. The passengers
say the train ran smoothly, but the
telegraph poles looked like pickets in
| a fence. There was no unusual swing
ing or iolting.
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and passive. Facing them with dry
eyes and calm voice she said: "It has
been said Carlyle Harris was guilty be-
cause he shed no tears when Helen
Potts died. / shed no tears and God
knows | loved Carlyle Harris. My
boy was innocent. You men who saw
him die know he went to the chair an
innocent man. With his last word he
declared his innocence and yet he has
been killed. He has been iudicially
murdered. His last statement was
to be given me as soon as he was dead
and / have not received it yet. l do
not think | shall ever see it, at least
not as my boy wrote il. 1t was my
boys last wish that it be given out
today, but l am powerless to carry
it out"
Warden Durston was asked Tor Car
lyle Harris statement, which, 1T was
understood was prepared for the press.
Durston promised TO turn this state
ment over to Mrs. Harris, but this
afternoon thought it best TO submit il
to the superintendent OF prisons first,
and he would mail it to that official
this evening.
HARRIS STATEMENT.
ALBANY, n. ", May 9.-The remains
of Carlyle w. Harris were buried in
the cemetery here this afternoon.
After the burial Harris last statement,
sent by the warden TO the prison de-
partment OF the state, was given out.
Harris in this, his last writing, opened
with reference to the review OF his case
by the governor. He canvasses the
review, refers to his giving himself up
when he heard OF the warrant for
his arrest, recurs to the refusal of the
proffered means of escape from Sing
Sing, and then says, regarding the re-
fusal OF executive clemency. ''Hhe nc-
tion of the court was not justified by
the facts, and hence puolic outcry
must be silenced by seeming justifica-
tion OF the courts outside the facts.
"There is an idea in the minds of
many that up to the time ofmy wife's
death / desired marriage with some
other woman. Such a person never
was found nor does she exist. No one
had so many reasons, all sentiment of
love aside, for desiring my wife to live
as had. She would have brought me
money and professional success, she
would have graced my home and had
/ known OF her sad habit it would
have been my happiness to shield and
cure her
MAY God in His mercy bless and
guard those whom leave behind, and
leave them peace. And now, face to
face with the greatest mystery known
to man, knowing no concealment OF
untruth can mitigate my end, do
solemnly declare | am innocent of the
crime for which | am condemned to
die
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-18
CARTER Is CHAIRMAN.
So Declared by the Republican National
Committee at louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 1O.-The
National Republican committee met
here today and elected Thomas II.
Carter chairman and Joseph Manley
secretary, according to the program
made up at the caucus last night.
After a few hours session the COM
mittee adjourned. In accordance with
the caucus program the meeting was
called to order by Carter and he inn
mediately surrendered the gavel TO
DeYoung, vice chairman, and with
drew from the meeting. Resolutions
declaring Carter to be the permanent
chairman of the Republican National
committee were unanimously adopted
and Carter was called back and once
more assumed the duties of chairman.
Joseph H. Manley of Maine was elected
secretary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-18
Drowned in Swan River.

COLUMBIA FALLS, May 12.-Olai
Olson of Great Falls was drowned on
the 18th inst. in the Swan river. He
was a member of bear hunting party
of eight who left here ten days ago.
The party was on a raft which struck
a snag, throwing the eight men into
the swift current. Eight guns, four
bear skins, and all provisions were
lost. Two others-of the party are in
serious condition from exposure
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-18

ParasolsI Neck Wear for Men the
in demand
toS6 OOeach. grounds The come
VI course you Will Wat oale call your atten
'he view o's" ito the
"eseas Cheviot and
mostly strip Dark
r"'" an ae' '"e "" ~ oredgro S150
Ia estockis broken
Ladies' Children's Plain Now time for to
to trim with New Spring Crusha and
now to bese
Embroideries are newest and
to select
In the of Corsets department Tor contains only the
uuraoe e"'"ei 'na .an "
andS4 Oandup to the best
made
- ~ - ~ Ao' The Famous Monarch Brand
of
'"'" 80 go GO" $50 'sl
Button shoe To close the line your Fancy Fruits Pick
ceonIy les &c, &c. n
$1Oo per pair. @ bes. %aRes -, Superior % so ss t, % h you
direct makers. quantities.
ot simi dealing n strictly frstclass goods
T. G.. Power & Bro.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-18
T. G. POW Err g. BRO.
The reason for our exceptionally
large business is, Complete Stocks,
Honest Value, Polite Attention.

Your wants. matter how small, receive the same
large purchasers Our constant aim is to
have the very article required, and gain your
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-18
wooL-sroRINc FACILITIES.

with
OF Wool Judith and Wolf Greek will find
this the most convenient point whether
desiring o sell or ship
settlement
seeking will find the route via
at Also, blacksmith shop at Landing
psrORDERs BY MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-18

The following is the dedicatory ode
written by w. A. Croffut of Washing
ton, ID. c., and delivered at the open
ing OF the Worlds Fair by Miss
Couthoui:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-28
"sAID PAsnA" AT CoRpgAy.s.
a Great Production Marks the Calhoun
tlasing Week,

Richard Stahl's comic opera of "Safd
Fasha" was revived AZ Cordray's theater
last evening by the Calhoun opera com.
pany, and the two acts OF charming music
rapid action and excellent comedy work
vent with vim and snap tina, recalled
the phenomenal success made by the same
company with the same opera Just about A
year ago, There is n peculiar charm about
the score OF this opera that is irresistible.
IL IS iuu of catchy airs. both solos aud
duets. that run through the two acts. while
number OF brilliant concerted passages
and hnales give q finish 10 the perform
anee thai leaves pleasing impress
sion on the lovers Of good music
The Calhoun opera company mas
been specially fortunate in the excel
ient casting ~ this opera and the same
care IN details and scenery that marked
ihe production Of she opera last year vas
noticed again last evening aud tended 70
give smooth and satisfactory perform.
snce. oae OF the strong features of this
oomnsny, aside from the excellent solo
singers, Is the strength OF the chorus
singers, both in Numbers and In the pur-
'iy of their singing. Their united good
work. both men and women. has had
tf~NS AZ 10 - tHrAF~ tstc success OF every
opera 50 far produced, and said psshs"
wAs no exception, ~ was evidenced last
night ny the hearty applause given tho
maay effective ehoruses that abound in
sae opefa IL vas quite evident from the
hearty greeting given every one of the
leading singers last night tha; the audi
ence vas largely made up OF those
Who we're 50 we3 pleased sttn
the same production last wear.
Miss Julie CslhoGn. Mr. Kirkland TAI
hoQa, Nj Doug As 4 Eisat. Mr.. Alexan.
der Thompson and NJ. -, \. Thayer. eacl.
received sArIa ae,eome. eblle TIE new
IaesneeEs 81 the company hal no cause II
eaFansAsn ~ the attention given taem. Nr,
WGiiAsa Sehasser sho wss east f5- me
part OF Hasssn Bey, has eeen suffering for
some days viii g sAseas a.lsasas. and wss
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Victoria News.

VICTORIA. Nov. 27.-ESpecial.l - The
court of assize opened this morning. Hon.
Justice Walkem presiding Old man
George Eslery was sentenced 10 three
months for stealing a dog, but recording
of the judgment was deferred for the pre-
sentation of medical testimony. counsel
for the defense urging that his clients
health was such that three months im-
prisonment would mean death.
The schooners Enterprise and Umbrina
which sail December 10, will be the first of
the Victoria sealing feet away. They will
so direct 10 Yokohama. carrying white
crews armed as in former years. aud vork
up the Asistic coast.
Capt. Wilkes, OF the wrecked steamer
Phantom, this afternoon secured tho
steamer Spinster to wreck the machinery
much Of which can be saved. lie saws tho
steamer was bound for Saanith inlet for a
cordwood cargo. and the accident wac
caused by tide rip, which extinguished
the engine room fires and rendered the
steamer HELPLESS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-28
Mysteriously Disappeared.

c. T. Smith, a young man engaged in
the hardware business in Midland City, o.,
lett home on Friday. October 6, 1898. since
which time nothing mas been seen or heard
of him. He was captain of Atlanta Camp.
No. 3s5, Sons of Veterans. He was %
years OF age. five feet nine inches in height,
his weight is 1874 pounds and light COM
plexioned. He is son of Ephram Smith,
a farmer near Midland City, o. His par
ents are frantic with grief Mt his sudden
disappearance. He has always borne a
good reputation. Anything concerning
his whereabouts would be gladly received
by his grief-stricken parents. 1t is
thought he came to the Pacific coast.
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forced 20 rest last evening. Mr.. o. b.
Thaver took his mar. on short notice. and
did 80 well that the change s&s not no
ticed by many. while those Who saw the
change were loud IN their praises Oh ms
singing and acting. Mr.. Ihayer hss not
been heard heretofore 10 any advantage
He possesses . remarkably sweet voice
that might be ciassed as ,sigh barifone.
and his solos and duets last evening Sc
cured for him we'll rnerited recognition.
Great interest conferred in Miss Laura
Clement. aud comparisons were made De-
tween her and Miss Laura Willard, who
sang the same part OF Serena last
year. The comparison, however, was
entirely favorable TO Miss Clement. espe-
ciaily so in the singing. for she certainly
possesses one of the richest soprano voices
yet heard az Cordray's. and the rendering
of her first solo. The Last Appeal, estab-
iished her superiority over Miss Miiiard
and secured her . spontaneous round OF
applause. Her subsequent Work was
marked with the same excellent execu-
ton, especially IN the kiss duet between
Hassen Bey and herself; the sailor duet
with Mr.. Flint and the number OF spark
ling duets and trios that dot the IN o acts
of the opera Miss Julie Calhoun was
warmly greeted and made splendid APP
pearance IN a rich classical Greclan cos
tune. Miss Calhoun has always been
fayorite here and her song, Loves Sor-
row." was received with the oid-time
yigor of approval that must have been
gratifying to that lady Her duet with
Terano, ITO Mexico" was another gem
that was we'll received. Miss Sylvester Cor
nish had but an indiffsre nj part. in which
to display her splendid contralto voice,
but the little she did do was sung with
the same care and excellence that has
marked every character represented by
this lady. Mr.. George Lyding. the tenor,
as Terano. had part we'll suited to his
voice, and sang the several songs In man.
ner to please, his best effort being his solo
Il Am Mexican" He was also heard to
good advantage In q number of duets. The
part OF Said Pasha was again rendered by
Mr.. Alexander Thompson, the same gen.
tleman who sang it so acceptably last
year, and the recollection of his good work
last ear was evidently not forgotten, for
every one OF his selections was heartily
encored. Last but not least, aside from
the singing, the life of the play was Gen.
tered in the comedy work of Mr..
Kirkland Calhoun and Mr.. Douglas
A. Flint, two of the cieverest operate
comedians ever seen In Seattle. Mr.. Cal
houn's makeup was study for an artist,
while his Characterization of an idiot and
his timely "Wny?" were overwhelmingly
funny. Mr.. F.int's jolly. good-na,ured
face and rotund body kept the audience in
good humor ali evening. Among some of
their humorous songs were their burlesque
kiss duet and parody on ''After the
Bali. both of which fairly captured the
house. 'Said Pasha' will be repeated
this evening, tomorrow evening and
Thursday evening. and viii! also be sung
for q Thanksgiving matinee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-28
Choral soc,e,x xehe.r..l.

The meeting of the Seattle Choral So
ciety at the Ladies Musical Club rooms
last night was presided over by Superin-
tendent 4. ]. Barnard. who made very
happy speech advocating such an organ,-
cation as n means of culture, and i'm press
ing on all the idea that Seattle must lead
in this as in all other things, and this
could only be accomplished by the CO.
operation of all the lovers Of music in the
city. Mr.. w. w. Williams welded the
baton in very acceptable manner. prov
ing that he is an able conductor The
copies of ''St. Paul" will be here in time
for the rehearsal on next Monday night.
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into his stomach and drank in order to
stop the burning sensation. On the edge
of the bed were marks as if he had seated
himself after taking the drink. The evil
dence of premeditated self-destruction was
sufficient to cause the coroner to decide
that no inquest vas necessary. Word will
be sent the dead mans parents, but from
present indications the funeral will be AT
the expense of King county.
Wheatiey was q good-looking man, about
I've feet ten inches tall, weight l75 pounds,
light complexion. thin dark hair and mus
tache and brown eyes. When Wheatiey
came to the hotel he had sachel. 1t was
missing yesterday. which leads to the sup
position that he pawned il to get money
for food.
A rumor was in active circulation last
night that Wheatley got the acid in Clos
son & kelly's drugstore and drank it
there. Although the coroner did not dis
cover where the acid was purchased, there
Is no truth in the story of Its coming from
Closso n & Kelly's
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HE WANTED srRYcHNINE.
A Would Be Suicide Given Salts ~
Sent to the Police station.

A Would Be Suicide Given Salts and
Sent to the Police Station.
Thomas Hansen, a steamboat man who
was crazed by drink, made round of the
drug stores last evening trying to buy
strychnine. and in the end was locked up
at the police station on the charge Of
drunkenness.
In less than an hour after the body Of
James Wheatley, who took carbolic acid
In the Queen City hotel, had been removed
from Ciosson & Kelly's drug store, in
came Hansen and wanted to buy strych-
nine. He did not say that he wanted to
kill himself. but his actions were so sus-
picious that he was refused. Then ne
went to Stewart & Holmes store,
and being refused there crossed
over to the Quick Drug Company store
and offered s. Tor grain of strychnine.
Again he was unsuccessful, and still per-
sisting went to Kellogg's drug store, in
the Pioneer block. where he was given
dose of salts and sent to the police station
in charge of an officer
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-28
SOON NE rEar

ALLeotk PoRoUs PLAstEs> are anapproacA-
sose IN curative properties rAptdity an. s.fe.r
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~ - over ihlsiy year, use ~ tie pubic: tse.r
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o AhAtut n oy n4sAiag piastsrs with holes ia
.aela "ns Claiming tacm 10 b. .'iast a. yre9 "a
ALAeot : and taey stand to!ay Endorsed hy
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-28
No Appropriation for Midwin.er Fair.

In response to request from the county
commissioners for an opinion as 10 their
power in the matter of appropriating 81. 900
toward the Washington exhibit at the
Midwinter fair at San Francisco, Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney Mcbride yesterday
wrote as follows:
81 regret TO say there is no law in the
state that would authorize such an aupro-
priation. while there are heavy penalties
presented against the unauthorized use of
county money"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-28
Hoaatam C,,,x.,.. r...

HoeuiAN, Nov. PA citizens caucrs
held Saturday evening made the following
nominations: For eouncilmen. J. A A..
tesen, ". Il. Ogden and G. f. Lancaster
treasurer. George W France. Another
ticket wall probably bs pat in the field
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-28

As NefthsFa PAesac are aow ruantnx dining
So '<'~esA Seattle AID Portland DC trains
s1s sSA''4s aaiay ~ .. Ia and leaving
tostAzt aasly al 3 g. "a. Ia, .srx4ea :. -
ss9w 'cigeI 10 e unsurpassed.
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Hall HAIR Remover enjoys the conf
dence and patronage OF people all over the
civilized world who use il 10 restore and
keep the hair a natural color
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on sale AZ the millinery store of Mrs NJ
II. Tease for the next ten DAYS. 8 nireIv
~ NJ fnea hat or bonnet. suitable Tor Young
or old. Tor SO, s.. 81. S. OF ST.
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: nave more and better turkeys than
anybody st Fulton market. Uinrsls. ~
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Those unhappy persons who suffer from nerv-
ousnsss aud dyspepsia should use Carriers Little
Nerve Pills. which are made expressly for sIeep-
less, nervous. d-spepsic sufferers Price y eents
pusysriyed enfsees fcuek Au1ustina 4 r.
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49, "Ssae4 wtta FAse, css,0t. exs aces whe fell
80 ~As @tsoo sgvs SO Secs - asota mental
= $500 VSat y aslaE Caters item p-ps.
pick ca f$s Has- SS@s<
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We pave more and better turkeys than
an oody NJ Fulton market Hinckiev hIk
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We have more and better turkeys than
any body at Fulton market. HInckley blk.
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We have more and better turkeys than
anybody AT Fulton market, Hinckley blk.
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The BEST family medicine extaaI B. 4 :.
Homeopathic Cough and Group syrup always
cures.
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BAHAMA eosa. LSGsA. Augustus 4 Co
Evening journal., 1893-06-08

III is not only appropriate and beauti-
ful that Editor John c. New, Of Indian
apolis, should nominate General Benja
min Harrison, of indianapolis also, for
a candidate Of the Republican party
three years hence, but it is necessary
Editor New got the largest reward-the
consulship at London-his beneficiary had
to bestow. la return, Editor New felt Il
his duty to employ the Southern mer-
cenaries from Democratic states TO nomi-
nate Presidential candidate at Mime.
apolis. We all know the result. Samuel
E. Morss, Of Indianapolis, who has been
appointed consul general at Paris, re.
ports that General Harrison expects 10
be renominated, and that the Indiana
leaders are already working TO that end
that they have compact organi
zation. Now, let us prepare
We know what we are likely to have tC
meet If this Indianapolis idea prevails
The Democrats, the Farmers Alliance
the Woman's Suffrage the Prohibition
and the Mugwumps will have to nomi
nate a popular man, or woman, If they
expect him or her to get more votes thar
General Harrison will get Any body
can see that under the benefcent pros
perlty of the laws which he signed 81
eagerly, the Mckinley wealth producer
the Dependent Pension iberality to pa
triotism. the Sherman silver purehas
blessing; the Geary act Of Presbyterian
justice, and other pleasant mementoes o
that sort Of less Importance but instinc
with the same spirit of sweetness anS
light Of modern civilization, are maxim
General Harrison so popular that he vii
probably be asked to go over and operat
as king Of the Sandwich Islands if W
do not snatch him in quickly.