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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
A THOUSAND KILLED.
A Ship Loaded With Dynamite Catches Fire
and Explodes.

MADRIE, Nov. 4.-One of the most
appalling calamities that ever befell
the port of Santander, Spain, occurred
today. The British ship Volo, loaded
with dynamite, caught fire. The whole
populace turned out to succor the
burning vessel or to watch the flames.
People fiocked to the vicinity from all
directions unaware of the terrible na-
ture of the cargo contained in the
hold of the ill-fated ship. There was
an explosion that fairly shook the
earth. The upheaval was something
awful. The vessel was blown to atoms
and the number killed and manned
will reach fully one thousand. The
fire spread from the burning ship to
the town and hundred houses were
consumed before the fierce flames
could be stayed. A splendid Atlantic
liner which happened to be in port at
the time was also consumed and went
to the bottom, carrying down with
her forty OF her crew. CONSERVATION
is everywhere, but as soon as the ex.
citement subsidies peace and order
will be restored. The plate glass in
stores and the windows in private
dwellings suffered severely.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09

shabbily dressed man entered, walked
to the desk and said: ''Give me that
$4,000 and give it to ME quick, or
give me II tip on the money market" l"
Gould asked him to sit down until
he got the money from the safe. The
crank sat down and Gould, stepping
to a side door. called Detective Clark,
who quickly took the Young man to
police headquarters. Gould had been
prepared for his visitor, who had
called at noon and being told by a
clerk that Gould was out said he
would return by 2 O'Clock, when he
wanted a tip on the market for
5000. At police headquarters the
crank gave the name of Mongolia An
drews, that he was "a years old. His
back S., 5000, which he lost in Rose
dale, Kan, while working on rail-
road in Gould's system. The police
think him to be insane. In a note
book in his pocket was a list of
wealthy men of New York city with
figures opposite their names indicat-
ing what Andrews thought they were
v,eT:h
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 3O.-Mongolia
Andrews, who was arrested in New
York today for demanding money
from Edwin Gould, had been employed
as a telegraph operator in this city
most of the time the past twelve
years. He has a wife and two chill
dren. He obtained leave of absence
two weeks ago, saying he wished to
visit his old home in West Virginia.
He has been regarded as eccentric by
his associates, but was not thought
| insane.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
1T PLEAsEs ENGLAND.
Cleaveland and Repeal Lauded by London
Newspapers.

The London Standard, commenting
on the passage OF the repeal bill says:
"A weaker man than Cleveland would
have been beaten owing to the divi-
sion OF opinion in the United States.
The defeat of the silver men is the first
in a return to better habits in many
things beside currency. If Cleveland
can accomplish a reduction in the
tariff he will stand as the greatest ad-
ministrator of the United States in
the present generation. Without a
reformed tariff, reform in currency
will do no permanent good"
The Times says: 1.-The victory shows
the firmness and courage of Cleveland
and gives hopes that repeal will re-
store monetary stability"
The Daily News says: Cleveland s
shrewdness and sagacity have won a
decisive victory for honest money and
common sense" 1t expects the Nc
Kinley tariff law to go the same way
as the Sherman act.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
WORLDS F:IR CLOSED.
Instead Of Festival of Flowers and Ora
tory There Was Sadness.

The official life OF the Worlds Fair
ended on October 3Oth. The evening
was to have been one of dazzling bril-
liancy, but the awful untimely death
OF Mayor Harrison changed all that.
Appropriate action was taken at "A
memorial meeting in Festival hall, as
described below, in memory of Chica-
go's chief magistrate, and all cere-
monies except those mentioned were
abandoned.
The day opened with beautiful
weather, but pail hung over the
great exposition and its myriad flags
floated at half staff. Instead of the
scene of dazzling splendor that was
to have crowned a day OF briliancy
in speech and song, only the necessary
lights burned tonight, and the White
city was shrouded in darkness at an
earlier hour than since it's opening
So, with the tragic death of Mayor
Harrison, the lire and gayety Of the
exposition went out forever. Instead
of the festival of oratory and music
which was to have filled in the after
noon, memorial services were held in
Festival hall, at which tributes were
paid to Chicago's most characteristic
Chicagoan by the Worlds Fair Off
cials, national and local, and by the
representatives of assembled nations.
/ Tho nd <>f
had come from far distant states to
assist at the rejoicings over the sue
cessful ending OF the great exposition,
filling every seat and occupying every
foot of standing room were hushed
President Palmer of the national
commission, presided. Rev. DIR. Bar
rows delivered the prayer and read an
address prepared by President Higin.
botham of the fair directory, previous
to the mayors taking off. This was
thought best because it was conso-
nant with the spirit of the meeting.
After Mr.. .Higinbotham's speech, ap-
propriate resolutions concerning the
taking OFF of Mayor Harrison, and
paying TO his memory u tribute of re-
spect and admiration were adopted.
Engrossed copies will be sent to the
family of Mr.. Harrison.
Then President Thomas w. Palmer
of the national commission, an.
nounced that in view of the sad cir.
cumstances which brought the assem-
blage together the closing of the fair
would only be marked by salute o.
cannon and the hauling down of flags
When that took place, he declared. il
obedience to the act OF congress, thai
the exposition would be officially
closed.
The total paid admissions to th'
fair from opening to close has beer
, 21, Ass, $40. Total free admissions
which include employees, all kinds o
exhibitors, concessionaires, etc., hav,
been 1854, S1S. The last days ad
u missions were 242, ,575, of which 2OS,
| 173 paid.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
CONGRESS HAS ADJOURNED.
After Passing the Chinese Exclusion Ac'
Adjournment is Taken Until December.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Both houses
of congress adjourned this morning at
10 o'clock. No important business
was transacted in either branch dur
ing the closing hours.
The deficiency bill failed to become
a law, as the conference committee
could not come to an agreement.
Hornblower of New York, nomi-
mated for associate justice of the su-
preme court, was not confirmed by
the senate
The president today signed the Chi.
nese exclusion bill passed by the sen,
ate Thursday.
The senators and members of the
house are leaving for their homes on
every departing train.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
Plunged Into the Williametts.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. IAN cleo
trio car this morning plunged OF the
Madison street bridge into the Villa
mette river. A heavy fog was pre-
vailing and the draw was open. Five
of the fifteen passengers in the car
were drowned. The president of the
road, conductor and motorman have
been arrested.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
To Succeed Carter Harrison.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-At the Republican
aldermanic caucus today Alderman
George B. Swift was nominated for
mayor pro tenn, pending the election
of a successor to the late Mayor Har-
rison. As they control the council the
nomination is equivalent to an elec-
ton.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
Just So.

Some Democratic senator's seem to
forget that many states will hold cleo
tions in few weeks, and that the
record the Democratic party is max
ing will be passed upon by the people
at the ballot box.-Nashville Ameri-
can (Dem.)
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
WANTED A TIP OF FIVE THOUSAND.
Young Edwin Gould introduced to One Of
Genus Crank

New YORK, Oct. 3O.-Edwin Gould
second son of the late Jay Gould, and
co-heir of the latter's millions, had his
first startling experience with q crank
this afternoon. At 2 O'Clock. as
was sitting in his private Office, a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09
THIS WEEK
WE TAKE A WHIRI
MEMS AND BOYS SUITS
oVERCOATS

This country has low, and doubtful
will again have the opportunity buy best quality
clothing at such prices quote Remember all
fully 25 cent below regular prices And of
goods strictly and desirable. No old shopworn
clothing Is o be found on shelves
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09


seeking Landing
obtaining supplies of
PRICES. Also blacksmith shop Landing
~ORDERS MAII. GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION!
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09

Mems Goat Skin Fur Overcoats Extra Long Hair
Never sold for less than $500 to $1,000 &1E M
You buy them
Mems Dog Skin Fur Overcoats with Quilted
Mohar Lining sold for less than S22O Go M
Mems Coon Skin Fur Overcoats, Extra Quality
Quilted Lining Never sold for less than coo En
$4,000. You buy them at................. VOO.SO
Mems Wild Cat Fur Overcoats, Nobby, Stylish
and extra well trimmed. Never sold for less &Q0 En
than $40. You buy them VOO.SO
Mems Fine Chinchlla Overcoats Fur Collar
and Cuffs Never sold for less than S22 90 &10 M
$500. You buy them SVxo.OO
Youths Heavy Ulsters extra long and wide
collar Never sold for less than $500 and CO. M
$1,000. You buy them y wv
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09

Tickets sold and baggage checked through to all
parts of United States and Canada.
lose connection made in Chicago with all
trains going East and South.
For full information apply to your nearest ticket
agent or JAS. C. POND,
Gen. Pass. and Tkt. Agt, Chicago. III.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-09

PROMPT ATTENTION.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09
HE FED AN ELEPHANr,\
An Experience. However, Not Likely
to He Repeated.

mo. / WASH, horn His u.o,,, .o,,,;,,,
the man Ms he b.ic,ed nm % ~ , e ,hnir
got his crutchc, from un;o, his am,
and fell mo The sent "rhi. ,,nn M, n,'
me very suddenly one lov ahont ,if,.cn
years ago
"WlnI do ,ha doc,ors ON ~"
"Dnmpboolism hrIinro ,rb,,.,
what it is. ANYWAY,
Get n fan from n hoIlnnp."
"Rn,her worse I don, mind so,;,,
that about fifteen ycnrs 400 ,sn., ~,
thiI,k knew il MI Your, hn,ra az
the town of ,,Li,,icothr ohio u,n,.,,,,' y,
.Nrs''
"Nypu / oru,m,nt.I ,l,,, tow, will,
my ,,rascnrc nrI a,f,a,,,, zeal,
The n,uuln ro,IIn., noSsi,,i,, 800 ,r1.
over a ,iay mt a lime w,s NJ thc
nu,, ~ ~. .o,,,.,,i, ,,.,,, t.,
niorr Thrrn ,,..,', :, 49,. ,'f III,
rleuIunts in bn r,an,.'',ri, ,n1 as I
Stood hrfnrn ,t,nn ,,.,,-,.i ~ 'i',san,nl
thinr n,yruIIv sn'nr, Um',' ~ - Ill.,, hn,.t.
WAS rnarbin, n1,, ,v;,i, l;, ,,,,rr for
,nkcs and i ln,,,.,,in,,1 ~. ,,t,,,, ,,;n,
:, II,.h,c,I ,i,,,, An Al -, I,,;,.ad
farmer who stood hv ANIL ,T.;,.gnI NV
,,,,nr p,trrci N ~ -, -, i,,,
'..,sr,, ,,i-i,,,. III. e., ,''',.,.'1,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09
the BRIDGE JUMPER.
Sensations ~ One Who Mad. the
High Icnp Into Fast River.

Il stood M on the rail of The Brook
Ign bridge aud looked down, | had To
wall "a minute for II tug tn get away
from underneath. 4 bridge copper and
Il lot Of people ON the fopIpath saw
mo aud began yelling and ran toward 8
where | WAS standing
~ stood UP straight rs | could ana
looked up and down to see that no boat
WAS comm under where ! was. Then
put my hands clos down by my sides
and jumped. just rs il | was jumping
frprn II height nf six feet.
''rh" Sky. water. the big buildings
of New York ANA brooklyn. the nci-
worl, Of cables and iron beams of the
rlg bridge all seemed in n whirl. An
my life seemed to whirl through my
brain lik" lighiniug, II seemed as
though everything I had ever done
jumped up into my mind in the instant
II took me 10 reach The water
But II didn't seem an instant that
was falln' II seemed IN hour several
hours Suddenly felt n shock that
nearly broE" my backbone. II seemed
rs if had struck u stone wall, My
ankles seemed broke short on. The
so'vs of my feet iinglrd and burned
ilh'i iiitfi- :, urfu u u,r 81 trnr ~ rnIiri,
VI sitiN 'llilEs i'i ~ iti''h f-''''i'ir.
down Ia the very bottom of the river
The water was all black. went So far
down. II seemed like had shot down
Il mile into til. water.
81 had the breath al knocked ont Of
me, and I had lust sense enough left
To swim awful hard 10 reach the air
on top of the water. and ! tried 10
swim and began To kick rs hard as |
could. ! swum and swum until | could
not remember anything. hut just sort
of went on into sleep. lik" ns If |
WAS in bed: and. funny enough. |
didn't care amy more whether | como
w out of the water or not.
Il didn't know uothin' more until I
found myself in the bottom Of Il boat.
which WAS the boat my friend had
rowcd out after me in. was blecdin'
from the nose and every bone in my
body seemed broke. felt too weak
TO movc'n open my eyes. | wouldn't
have tried to move if m elephant was
fallin' On me. | WAS arrested rs soon
rs | got on shore, but didn't care for
that nor FOR anything else. felt rs II
| was dead.
Say, ! wouldn't jump of the bridge
again to save my life. No. sir: tell
you anybody thai las done 1, once will
never do it again. lis Just somethin'
awful Stephen Brodie, in the New
York News.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09

Tory originally meant robber, the
word comes from the Irish toiridhc
n pursucr, n scarcher, hence plum
derer. \ tory was at first an Irish
robber; the state papers of 1866 use
the word, tories and other lawlcss
persons. Then the word was trans
planted to England, where. after the
restoration, the cavalier party be-
came that of the Tories, the name be-
ing given maliciously, with the in
tcntion of identifying the court party
with the Irish outlaws in its support
of Roman Catholic measures. Then,
during our revolution. the word was
applied to the court party in this
country.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09
GRESHAM WAS PRESIDENT.
A Peculiar and Unprecedented Con-
ditlOn of Affairs Mt Warrington.

A Peculiar and Unprecedented Con.
dillon of Affairs Mt Washington.
Secretary of State Walter Q. Ores
ham will go down TO history rs the
first member of the cabinet who be-
came acting president in consequence
of the inability of both the president
and vice president.
One day recently President Cieve-
land and Vice President Stevenson We're
both out of the country. Mr. Clcvc-
land was on board the yacht Oneida,
sailing out TO lind deep sea fishing off
the coast of Massachusetts. Mr.. Ste
vcnson was on the steamer Corona,
taking Pacific ocean voyage from San
Diego 10 Santa Barbara, Cal. Both
were more than three marine leagues.
or say ten and n half miles. from shore.
which is the limit of the juridiction of
the United States.
1t cannot be said that they We're the
same as on the United States soil. being
on United States vessels and under the
United States flag: for if being on siich
a craft was the same as being on the
land. they might have sailed around the
world. claiming to be all the time in
the United States. Perhaps Mr.. Ores
ham did not assume the duties of act
ing president, but that he was the legal
acting president while Mr.. Cleveland
and Mr. Stevenson both were more than
ten and n half miles from shore does
not admit of a doubt.-Chicago Herald.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09

In the rivalry between the coal min
ing companies as to which could mine
the largest "black diamond" the hon.
ors are easily with the United States,
thanks to the marvellous coal deposits
of the State Of Washington.
There is now in Chicago. from the
mines ut Roslyn in that state, II lump
of coal twenty-four feet in length, five
feet eight inches in width, four feet
eight inches in thickness, and weigh
ing forty-onc thousand pounds. This Is
nineteen thousand pounds more than
the Hooking Valley lump, and fifteen
thousand pounds more than the great
block sent over from England.
Washington State Is country of
great things. 1t has great mountains,
great trees. great crops, great fishes.
1t is fitting that 1t should eclipse all
competitors in respect to great lumps
of coal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09

DIR. Walter G. Smith, the popular
Scotch poct-prcachcr, who has thi,
year been presiding over the Free
Church assembly, on one occasion
tried to explain to an old lady the
meaning of the scriptural expression,
Take up thy bed and walk by say
ing that the bed was simply Il mat
or rug easily taken up and carrie
away. mo, no. replied the lady.
Il Gamma believe that The bed was
II regular four-poster There would
be no miracle in walking away wi n
bit o mat or rug on your back. -
Aroonaut
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09

Under the provisions of the Aus
trian poor law, at 60 years of age a
man may claim from his native town
or commune pension equal to one
third of the daily wages which he
had received during his working
years. The amount varies from two
to six forms month. In Vienna
alone there are 10000 persons who
receive these pensions from the city.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09
CORN, TOBACCO AND BEANS.


the Origin of tho Three.
Among the many curious myths
and traditions of the SHukec and
Musquakee Indians Of Iowa none are
more singular than the combination
legend which relates the story of the
origin of corn, tobacco and beans.
The story; as told Colonel Davenport
(thc founder of the city of the Same
nancy by the head chief of the allied
tribes and reproduced by the St. Louis
Republic, is rs follows: In n time
many moons past the Indian ate only
meat and roots. Two mighty hunters
we one day sitting by Il fire ON tho
great prairics roasting their meat
(venison), when they were greatly
astonishcd to see II beautiful sguaw
descend from Il many-tinted evening
cloud which was hanging over the
west and alight upon the smooth
sward near by. The first idea that
struck the hunters was tha, she WAS
one of their ancest RS who had taken
upon her elf the task of acting rs
guardian angel. and that If shc had
made the trip firm the "happy hunt
ing grounds a. they verify believed
she had, she must be hungry, tired
,nd rnld sb, did NOT nttcr,u, TO
.n,,ro.ch ,bc fire, however. and snid
nntbipg until She had bcou a,nrochcd
bv one of Tho hunters. who proiTered
bc,., yood-sizod slice of the stcaminc
| ycnsion. Before accepting the food
she sat down upon the ground " TIL
| out moving her feet from the spot
where they had first come in con
t,ct Win The cor,b. While in the
me, If .c,t;nq herself the bunte,
noticed Tim, both hands fell holm
l,sslv ~, her sides. making rront
| fluctuations in tho soft onrtb As
soon ,s she rccovcrad from what
,nro,rcd tn bc - fointino iii r,sult-
~ from oye,f,tio,e shc most e,,aci-
| ouslv accented the food ate of il and
almost immcdia1clv stnr,.d unon hor
- turn trim +, the Glands ma. how.
cy,,. un,ii .hc had nro,ni,cd to ,.,,
ward the hunters for their X ndnoss,
I,ron,ratorv TO her loayo.tol,,ng he
;,,n,.,,od hor ,,cuo,.ou. f,.;,rds IL IL
tbo,. would ro,nrn :, ,b,t vow, sno,
IL, t,,,,, ,.,,.,,, r., vyorII u,d ,,,,,;,. r..
ward in waiting. Upon returning to
camp the hunte.s related the story
Of their wonderful adventure with
The " oman of the Clouds" and told
of the promised reward all of which
was accepted with taunt. and jcor,,
During the following year they wcrr
laughed at 80 often whenever refer
encc wa. made to tn reward" or
n he Woman of the Clouds" tn y
were all but Diet arrcd from making
a journey in search If mlfllmcnt
of the promise. Finally, in order not
to be subject. Of ridicule for the
whole village. they prcten led to make
hunting excursion in another direc.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09
SHYLOCk PROPlTIhTE
How the ..1icrchnnt Of Venice" WINS
PLACED in Old Sirgtnin.

Edwin Booth told the following story
Mt n supper table: Once dui:ng the
days of his early struggles young Booth
was transforming down in Virginia
mt n place called Lees Landing. The
improviscd thcatcr was II tobacco ware
house. and II was crowded by the plant
crs for miles around. Booth and his
companions had arranged 10 take the
weekly steamer expected late that
night. and between the acts We're busy
packing up The play was the 'Nlcr-
chant of Venice" and they We're just
going on for the trial scene when they
heard the whistles, and the manager
came running in to say Thai the steam
er had arrived and would again leave
in half an hour As that was their
only chance for a week of getting away.
they were in II terrible qrandary.
IF we explain matters said the
manager "thc audience will think they
are being cheated and we shall have
free fight. The only thing is for you
fellows TO get up some sort of II n.itur-
alike impromptu ending for the piece
and ring down the curtain. Go right
ahead. ladies' and gentlemen, and take
YOUR cue from Ned there and he hur-
ried away 10 get the luggage aboard.
Ned of course, was Booth. who
resolved TO rely upon the ignorance of
the Virginians of those days 10 pull
him through So when old George
Ruggles-who was playing Shylock-
began TO sharpen his knife on his boot.
Booth walked straight up to him and
said. solcmnly: You are bound to
have the flesh. are you!
You bet your life said Ruggles
"Now, III make You one more offer"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09
German
Syrup

Justice of the Peace, George vii.
kinson, of Lowville, Murray Co.
Mimi, makes deposition concern,
ing severe cold, Listen to it. III
the Spring of 1888. through ex.
posure l contracted a very severe
cold that settled on my lungs. Thi
was accompanied by excessive nigh
sweats. One bottle of Boschee'
German Syrup broke up the cold
night sweats, and all and left INC
in a good, healthy condition. car
give German Syrup my most earnes.
commendation. II
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-09-09
v.clss,ruDss or A DIAMOND.
The Story of Its Adventures Before It
Came to the Austrian Treasury.

Came to the Austrian Treasury.
The imperial treasury OF Austria
contains the Florentine diamond.
The jewelers. Circular says this is
one of the finest diamonds OF the
world, and it is noted for its luster
and brilliancy. 1t is worth $3.50. 600.
and has romantic history connected
with it. 1t once belonged to Charles
the Bold, duke Of Burgundy. who
seems to have been rather careless
In guarding his treasures.
He went to battle one day with this
diamond in his pocket, and the result
was that he lost it. The diamond
law on the road and n Swiss soldier
picked it up He looked upon it as
a piece OF glass and threw it down
again, but as it fell the suns rays
caught it, and the soldier thinking il
a pretty trinket. concluded to carry
it along as pocket-piece- Shortly
after this he showed it to a priest.
The priest admired it and gave
him com amounting to about so
American cents for it, The priest
sold it to jeweler for GO cents, and
a rich merchant paid the jeweler g.
500 for it The merchant sold it to
an Italian duke for $1,000 advance
on his price, and this duke sold it to
one of the popes, who paid $50, OOC
for its possession.
After number OF other similar
adventures it came into the posses
sion of u grand duke, who married
the Empress Maria Theresa of Aus
tria, aud through her it came to this
imperial treasury. 1t now belongs
to the royal family, and has its place
in wha. is considered one of the
finest collections in the world.