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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

What has become of that axiom
that the prices of wheat and silver
rise and fall together? This was the
basis of the greater part of the argu-
ments OF the silver party last fall.
They are not doing it honor now. In
fact, it seems to have been relegated
to the limbo of innocuous desuetude.
| Why do not Bryan, Town, Hatman,
and the whole army of martyrs even
mention this nee honored article OF
their political faith? Do they no
longer trust in 1t? Last fall 1t was
entirely above-or beneath-the need
of demonstration; where ia 1t now ?
Let the faithful rise and explain. An
innumerable host Of their dupes are
auxiously waiting to have the silence
broken. But then, an axiom does
not need demonstration. indeed, Is
not capable of 1t; and in the latter
sense, this tenet of the silverites ia
undoubtedly automatic. It's erst.
while advocates having spoken once,
they are, like Balaam's ass, now
silent. Would that they might imi.
tate this historical animal in regard
of other subjects; but, alas, their
unmelodious bray still is heard in the
land, although softened and subdued
by the hum Of reviving industry. W.
commend the example of the said
redoubtable animal to all the big
and little Jeremiahs of the silver
sause, who weep and refuse to be
comforted because their idol is fallen
and they cannot raise 1t up.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, l.,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, (ss
LUCAS COUNTY. IS
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath
that he is the senior partner of the
firm of F. j. CHENEY & Co., doing
business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE,
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence, this 9Th day of De
cember, A. d. 1856.
49,, A. w. GLEASON,
tssAL5 Notary Public,
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken intern.
ally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
False Prophets of Disaster.

What a pitiably self-stultifying ex-
hibition is being made by the Demo
cratic Populistic papers in Montana
and elsewhere!
Instead of honestly rejoicing that
prosperity is returning, although not
in the way and by the means they
would have chosen, they are appar-
emily filled with impotent rage that
under a Republican administration
and policy every line OF business is
returning to a state OF normal activ.
ity, and responding to the stimulus
of a wise national policy. Instead
of feeling glad that the conditions OF
the American people are becoming
better, and that hope and cOurage
are reviving in the hearts of ouI
countrymen, they are filled with
anger and dismay at the failure Of
their prophecies, and are frantically
casting about them for any explana.
ton, however imbecile, of the i'm
proved state of affairs, which shall
exclude Republican policy. They
seem really sorry that their predic
| lions of continued disaster have not
come true. They are not honest
enough to give credit where they
must know 1t is really due, but at
tribute the returning prosperity tc
any cause other than the true one
| Their course is that of a certain man
who, being worsted by an opponent
in debate, exclaimed, II can't argu'
with you, but 1 a spit in you
face, "suiting the action to the words
They urge that the sole cause OF tn
remarkable advance In price OF tn
staples wheat and wool is the foreign
shortage of those products. This !
doubtless, in a degree, true; but 1t 1
alamo explanation. There have beeI
similar shortages in these and othe
products before, without any sucl
advance in the price of domesti
products. Then, too, there hav
been advances In the price of staple
in which there is no foreign shortage
How do the late dismal prophets q
disaster and gloom explain this fact
They seem to be oblivious to tn
revival of manufacturing, stock rails
ing and, in fact, everything elst
Owl-like they sit In their caves c
gloom and boot dolefully at the IL
vading sunlight. But prosperity an
sunshine are coming and ever no,
here, and they cannot prevent II
Wouldn't it evince a better dispos
ton for them to accept their shar
gratefully, or at lease in becomin
silence? But we suppose consistenc
demands that they should be ga
and shut their eyes against tn
light.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Sheriff James Martin and about
forty of his deputies, who fired upon
the striking miners and killed twenty
four of their number at Latimer,
Penn, September 10. have been bound
over for trial.
Ex-Congressman Kilgore of Texas,
died at Ardmore, Indian Territory,
on the 23d inst. He is noted for hav-
ing attempted to kick open the door
leading into the national house OF
representatives.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

All the latest periodicals at C.. F.
Little's.
A warranted watch for $3.50 at
C. F. Little's.
d. E. Hemphill guarantees all
watch work.
Buy your shingles of c. c. Long.
Prices low and quality guaranteed.
Every Bicyclist should have an
Eastman kodak. G. F. Little is sole
agent.
The Power Mercantile Co. will pay
the highest price for bounty claims,
in trade.
DIR. o. S. Crowder will return to
Lewistown about October LIST and
remain indefinitely.
For the best quality Of hams and
bacon call on Burke & Co. They
keep a supply constantly on hand.
Losr-Between j. L. Crowder'sfe fence
and Fifth avenue, on road through
military camp, a black cape. Finder
will be rewarded by returning the
same to this Office.
The Montana Hardware Co. keeps
on hand a full stock of Caskets and
Collins, and will attend to all de
mands, day or night.
Job printing in the latest style O.
the art at this office. Send in your
orders for letter heads, note heads
bill heads, statements, envelopes, &c
Charges reasonable.
When a person advertises some
thing that is not true, when a per
son says things that he cannot sub
stantiate, people soon learn he IL
talking through his hat. Little
never does this. Read his ad.
Skabcura is a nicotine sheep dip
extracted from tobacco. 1t is an un
failing cure for all sheep parasites al
well as q powerful disinfectant ant
wool stimulant. For sale by tn
Montana Hardware Co., sole agent
for Fergus county.
Amateur Photography is the nices
and most popular amusement sine
the Eastman Kodak Co. has made i
easy for even children to take goot
pictures by simply pressing a button
.IC. F. Little has the sole agency TO
Lewistown and will be glad to show
you all about 1t.
i Remember the Office of the Billing
stage line is now at C.. H. Williams
drug store. Do your express bust
ness over this line. Order good
sent via Billings in care of w. J
Reifenrath, and you will receive then
promptly. Good stopping place
and quick time for the travelling pub
lie.
SToLEN-A double rugged saddle
blanket and bride, in 8 three q
four years; was taken from tn
Jackson sheep ranch on Buffalo creek
saturday night. Sept. 18th. Saddl
was made by w. B. Tenyke, of Bill
ings. Forty dollars reward will b
> paid for the arrest and conviction {
! the thief by j. Stevens of Utica.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

People who have any doubt about
the return of business prosperity will
probably be interested in the figures
on bank clearances, which are OF
course the most accurate business
barometer that can possibly be pro.
duced. The reports from the great
financial centers show that the clear.
ances for the week ending Sept. Is
are larger than at any time since the
closing months OF the Harrison ad.
ministratiOn, are fifty per cent.
greater than those of one year ago,
and seventy-five per cent. greater
than those of two years ago.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Says the American Agriculturist:
"While newspaper stories have been
somewhat exaggerated, it is an alb
solute fact that the Western farmers
financial condition is wonderfully
improved. During the past three
years he practised such economy that
with a slight improvement of wheat
prices last fall and fair values OF
cattle, sheep, and hogs, the thrifty
farmer gradually reduced his debts.
With good prices this fall, he is in.
deed paying off the mortgage. The
fall in the interest rate is as remark.
able as the other features of the ris.
ing tide"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Dunn's latest Review says: Gold
imports have begun direct from Eng
land and from France, besides the
arrival of $4,000, 900 at San Francisco
from Australia, for wheat exported.
The gold received there, and started
from Europe, amounted to $500. 900
In four days, and the advance of its
rates by the Bank of England to ~
per cent, seems little likely TO check
the movement in view of the heavy
merchandise balances due to this
country, and a rise in the rate OF
interest here"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
Why You Should Use
SKABCURA.

1. 1t needs no expert to teach it's
use.
.. 1t absolutely adds to the value
of the wool.
3. 1t stays in the wool and pre-
vents future attacks.
4. 1t can be used either hot orcold.
5. 1t leaves the wool white.
6. Does not sicken the user or the
sheep.
z. No danger of poisoning in case
dip is mixed slightly stronger.
8. No danger if sheep should be
slightly heated when dipped.
8. No danger from dripping on the
grass. or to lambs with ewes, as is
the case with poison dip.
10. Does not require constant stir
ring-this effects the saving of one
man at the dipping tank.
IL. SKABCURA may be used on
the hottest day in the summer or the
coolest day in winter with perfect
safety.
For sale by
THE MONTANA HARDWARE CO.,
Sole Agents for Fergus Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Speculation as to the complexion
of the United States senate during
the present administration Is now
INDUCED in. There are now 43 Re
publicans in the Senate, 80 silver
Democrats, 5 silver Republicans, So
called, 5 Populists. and 8 sound
money Democrats. The death OF
Senator George and the absence OF
a senator from Oregon leaves the
total number but 50. With q Repub-
lican seated from Oregon, and one
elected In Ohio, that party would,
with the cooperation of one Pepu-
list, control the senate. Even II a
Democrat were appointed to succeed
Senator George, 1t Is considered prob
able that at least one Of the Popu-
lists would cooperate with'the Re
publicans. thus leaving that party In
control OF the Senate with the aid OF
the Vice-President's vote. Thirty
one seats In the senate are to be filed
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Those dreary and depressing state
ments showing the enormous mum
Der of business failures all over the
country during the four years of the
Cleveland administration are rapidly
disappearing. The business failures
during the second week of the pres
emit September were only 169, while]
those of the corresponding week OF
1898 were $346, and they range in that
vicinity during the corresponding
week in each year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
Receivers Sale.

Bids for the purchase of that por-
ton of the Montana Midland Tele-
phone Line extending from Melville
to Okla, TIBET and Lewistown will be
received up to Oct. LIST, 1897 at noon.
The property to be sold comprises
all the poles, BRACKETS, insulators
and wire forming the line but does
not include Instruments; the prop
erty to be delivered where 1t stands;
sale subject to confirmation OF the
court.
All bids must be accompanied with
q certified check for 10 per cent. oil
the amount bid; Check accompany
ing ~unaccepted bids will be returned
at once.
All bids and enquiries should be
addressed to
AUSTIN w. WAR;, RECEIVER,
Lewistown, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

81 have been a large employer OF
men, and I want to say now that 1
was the first employer in Ohio to
recognize organized labor. From
that day 1 have never refused to
recognize it. My prosperity is theirs,
and 1 cannot have it without their
co-operation."-From Senator Han
mas Burton, Ohio, speech.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Mr.. Ladue, the Alaska pioneer and
owner of the townsite of Dawson
City, was in Washington last week
consulting with President Mckinley
and others OF the administration
regarding measures of relief for the
people who have fiocked to the new
gold fields. Before leaving the white
house Mr.. Ladue presented Mrs. Nc
Kinley with a Klondike nugget weigh
ing half an ounce.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

The first great Alaskan catastro-
phe has been reported. An avalanche
near Sheep Campin the Chilkoot pass
is said to have carried eighteen men
to their death. Ice, rock and dirt
came tumbling down the Mountain
side a a result of recent rains. Great
dangers beset the path of the ambi-
tious but rash gold seekers on every
hand
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

AID exchange says that in the Klon-
dixie country the miners are much
annoyed by fine dust which they in
hale and which settles on their lungs.
II the dust up there is as rich In gold
as reported, those fellows are no
doubt able to cough up the cash for
everything they purchase.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

General Fftzhugh Lee, consul gen.
eral to Cuba, will return to his post
to remain indefinitely. This looks
as though President Mckinley in
tended to pursue a vigorous policy
as regards Cuban affairs. Lee Is q
good man for the place il a rumpus
is to behad. He is thoroughly posted
ON past and present conditions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Mr.. Bryan failed to materialize at
the Ohio silver camp-meeting. Is it
possible that he was quietly advised
that his presence would injure Nc
Leans chances or was his price to
high?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

An exchange says those who at
tempt to make the Chilkoot pass this
time of the year should be provided
with a copy of Ella Wheeler Wilcox's
poems. 1t would help to thaw the
ice and keep the trail warm.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

In an interview In the Helena In
dependent Col. o. p. Chisholm, who
was a rank Bryan supporterlast fall,
though formerly a very stanch Re
publican, takes a cheerful view of the
prospects for silver. II his hopes are
realized he will probably regret his
lofty kick which landed him outside
of Republican traces last fall.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

American ingenuity will be taxed
to devise some means for landing
supplies on the klondike during the
coming winter. Agood many schemes
have been suggested and it is not i'm
probable that a feasible way will
yet be found.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

There is great need of rain on the
ranges. Water pools are few and
far between while creeks and springs
are feeling the effects of h drouth.
However, it is a unanimous vote
that the dispenser of moisture should
postpone the downpourfor one week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Ohio Democrats were to make a
great splurge in opening their cam
paign at Springfield, Ohio. They had
tentroomf for twenty thousand people
but the crowd at any time has not
reached half that number, not even
when Charley Hartman spoke.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Another lady has recently been ad-
mitted to practice law in the courts
of Montana. Her name is Eveleen
Kennedy, and she resides in Miles
CITY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try a box
of e. e. G. to-day; 10, ., SO cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

III Mrs. Luetgert is In good health
and spirits and cares anything for
her husband she can do him a great
service by having her baggagechecked
for Chicago at once. She was last
seen in Wisconsin, according to the
testimony of witnesses for the de-
faDaa
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
For Sale.

Five hundred high grade bucks.
Sires were the famous "Bullard"
Merino rams from California. Price
IS or $3.50 to pick. Also $50 head
of high grade short horn stock cattle.
SAGE CREEK SHEEP Co.,
Utica, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Wool is selling at a better price
than one month ago, while the
cattle and mutton market remains
strong. Surely, the stock counties of
Montana have no kick coming.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
Wanted.

One hundred Thousand pounds of
oats delivered at their ranch by the
18th of Nov, 1897. Bids are invited
up to October 18th. The right to re-
ject any or all bids is reserved.
SAGE CREEK SHEEP Co.,
Utica, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

About 1000 head of gradeC otswold,
Lincoln and Oxford down bucks fol-
sale this season. They are yearlings
and twO-year-olds, and r from my
Imported thoroughbred bucks. and
are in first-class fix and condition
For terms and particulars call on.
or address, p. b. Moss,
Billings, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

RESOURCE, Screven Co., Ga.-Ihave
been subject to attacks of bilious
collie for several years. Chamber
lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy ia the only sure relief. 1t
acts like a charm. One does of 1t
gives relief when all other remedies
fail.-G. ID. SHARP. For sale by c. F.
Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

There is no famine" in raw hides.
Yet there has been an increase OF
over thirty per cent. in hides since
the framing of the Dingley law.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

President Mckinley will not be
with us owing to other engagements,
but he has sent us samples OF his
weather and prosperity.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

II Spain really desires to ascertain
the difference in the fighting qualities
of Cuban and American soldiers her
chances are good for ascertaining.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

The trustees of the Fair associa-
ton should send the clerk OF the
weather that big red pumpkin.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Owing to Il previous engagement
farther north and circumstances over
which he has nocontrol, Prof. Andree
will not be here with his balloon.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Under Cleveland's administration
gold left thecountry on every steamer.
1t is coming back very rapidly now.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
FINE JOB WORK at the ARGUS OFFICE.
SUBSCRIBE for the ARGUS.

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or &c.
II c. c. c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
For Sale at a Bargain.

l Writing Desk and Book Case.
/ Sofa.
/ Centre Table.
1 Bed Room Suites.
A Variety of Chairs.
3 Stoves and a Complete Set o.
Kitchen Utensils.
The above goods will be sold cheap
r. G. COOPER.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

We couldn't even have decent
weather for a fair under Cleveland's
administration.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lOc or sc.
II c. c.. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Educate Your bowels With Cascare3a.
Candy Cath" -'ic. cure constipation forever.
1oc. sc. II {. c. =. fail, druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
LEwIsTowN. MONT. Oct. 1. 81

Greater New York Politics is badly
mixed. 1t is anybody's race for the
m~ayoralty.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
Il Saves the crospy Children.

u Saves the croapy chiidren.
SEAvIEw. Va.-We have a splendid
sale on Chamberlain'st'ough Remedy,
and our customers coming from far
and near, speak Of it in the highest
terms! Many have said that their
children would have died of Group If
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy had
not been given.-KELLAM & OURREN.
The Is and so cent sizes for sale by G.
F. Little, Druggist
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and ~fJrcver, be mas
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NoITo-
BAG, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01
THE MONTANA HARDWARE CO.,
Sole Agents for Fergus Co
Shelter and Smelling Outfit for Sale

The Maiden smelter, including
Corliss engine, boiler, blower, furnace,
etc. Chance for a bargain. FOrpar.
ticulars address
FRANK E. SMITH,
Lewistown, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M. VROOMAN, Editor & Prop'r.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-10-01

Holds the worlds record for
lons-diStance fast running.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-16
A VICTIM OF FATE.
The Pathetic story of Mrs. Tartar.
Who Didn't Marry Il Count.

Poor Mrs. Tartar had always been pc
culiarly unfortunate. From her birth
a train of i'll luck had pursued her, al
though, not being on the Long Island
railroad. it never passed over her head.
At the time of her marriage her hus-
band was French count. employed in
making himself otherwise generally
useful at summer hotel. Seven years
later, when she began to think of saw
ing up for the celebration of their tin
wedding. he confessed one day that he
was in reality native of Hoboken.
y terrible scene ensued. in the course
of which several pieces of the wretched
man were distributed about the apart
ment by means of pair of scissors.
The noble woman, however. promptly
forgave him, even going so far in her
magnanimity as to assist him in the
tions of his anatomy.
Nevertheless. the painful disclosure
made an indellible impression upon her
sensitive mind, and although she care
fully concealed the state of her feel
lngs, never mentioning the matter more
than once or twice at meal times, there
can be little doubt that this secret sor-
row was largely responsible for her
premature decline at the age of 95.
She had been married barely 40 wears
when fate struck her once more in the
solar pleNns. At her urgent request her
husband had insured his life. Two
hours afterward, while he was asleep.
she happened to drop large eight-day
clock upon his head, whereupon he
died.
For - minutes the widow was heart
broken. Then on hurrying around to
the life insurance company she found
that 1t had escaped to Canada
She certainly was Il most unfortun-
ate woman.--N. Y. Journal.