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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
The "Wave of Prosperity

Although "a Republican administra-
ton has not been in power two
months and not a law OF any kind
has been passed to affect the indus
tries of the country, there is abund-
ant evidence of Improvement, not
only in the east but all owe the coun-
try. If such is the case before a law
has been passed Oh any policy inaug-
urated, what can we expect n year
or two hence when Republican legis-
lation and policies are in full blast?
The croakers in Montana are grad
ually losing their voices. The poll
parrots are getting tired of the re-
frain. Where is that wave of pros
perity?" Now and then an ultra
Bryan sheet will give vent to it's
pent-up feelings but it's kilograms and
market reports accuse it falshood in
nearly every instance. Figures and
facts don't lie while a Democratic
editor does-at least he can.
Two of the great industies of Mon
tana are certainly getting u little of
the ''wave."
May LIST, 1896, stock cattle were
sold at from $17 to SO. now they are
bringing from so to $26 per head.
A year ago there was practically no
demand for stock sheep, and they
were not worth over 81 per head,
now they are worth from $3.50 to
$500. Last year wool sold for from
. to Z cents a pound, now growers
at from 10 to II cents, while mutton
wethers are worth 81 a head more
than they We're a year ago.
Now, the only way to prosper is
to get a profit out of the Industries
i'm which you are engaged, few people
have done that In the past three years.
And interdependency must not be
overlooked. The lesser industries,
vocations and callings in a commun-
ity rely upon the greater for their
prosperity. 1t is these great indus
tries that hold up. towns and cities
and place money in circulation and
when they are paralyzed and rem
dered profitless by hostile legisla-
tion the evil effect is general. These
are self-evident facts and it makes no
difference what a mans politics are
he can't get away from them.
To those who imagine that money
should rain down or that by some
process of alchemy or feat i'm legerde-
main the government a make every
body rich, the return of prosperity
will, indeed, be slow. That time will
eve come. 1t is not the function of
the government to- provide people
with money. People support the
government instead of the govern
ment supporting the people. Wise
legislation and the adoption of those
policies which encourage and protect
American industries, is all that the
intelligent, Industrious and frugal de-
mand or desire. Only the cranks, the
vicious and n indolent expect some
thing else.
The improved conditions are the
result of returning confidence based
or anticipated legislation and are
just what Republicans said would
take place in the campaign last fall.
But the wave has only started. 1t
will become a veritable billow i'm q
few years.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Indictments Against First National Bank
Officials Were Quashed.

HELENA, April 21.-Judse BelIinger
of Oregon, who is here TO hear the
arguments upon the motions to
quash the indictments returned by
the federal grand jury against Presi-
dent EdgertOn, Assistant Cashier
Hill and Director Beattie of the sus-
pended First National bank of this
city, handed down an opinion this
morning, overriding the district at
tOrney's demurrer to their pleas and
judge considered but two OF the ques-
tions raised by the defense, m re-
lating to the presence of Bank Ex-
aminer Flynn in the grand jury room
during the jury's deliberations, and
the other concerning Edgerton's X
animation as a witness against him.
self under the compulsion Of a sub
pena. He devoted considerable OF
his opinion to both circumstances
and quoted authorities to show that
both were so contrary to law and
precedent that there had been atotal
disregard OF all legal methods. Re
CARELESS of these question, he said
that he would have considered it his
duty to quash the indictments Sin
view of the passion under which
the grand jury seems to to have
acted" He characterizes the report
of the grand jury as SO Exceptional
as to excite surprise"
The three officials only enjoyed @
brief freedom. for they were com
PEELED by Judge Knowles to furnish
new bonds to appear before a grand
jury sworn and charged by the court
today. The new grand jury con
sists of Is members, all of Helena, eX
cepting 5. n. Dickey of Belt, j. l.
Hamilton of kalispell, Il. q. Jackson
of Lewistown, G.. Moser and G.. NJ
Kittenour of Missoula, Thomas Ire
vail OF Granite, and Ii. Blase, Butte
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infiamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube Is infia med you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed, Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the in.
Illumination a be t AIKEN out and
this tube restored to its normal con-
ditiOn, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out OF ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an
inflamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that n n be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu'
lars; free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o
sASH Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
BITTEN BY A RATTLEsNAKE.
A ~Sheepherder to Save HIS Own Life csts on
his Finger With Q Dull Pocket knife.

II. s. Reid, a sheepherder in the en-
plOy of Will Fergus, arrived i'm town
last Friday minus the end of a finger
on his left hand, and in explanation
of his loss related a snake story
which some ~discredit, though not at
all impossible. Mr.. Reid said that
on last Thursday while herding a
band of sheep on Lower Dog e he
laid down on the grass to rest, plac-
ing his hands under his head, when
suddenly he felt a blow and a queer
sensation on the ball Of one of his
fingers. He withdrew his hand
quickly and at the same time jerked
a rattlesnake out of the clump of
sage brush i'm which his head had
been resting. Realizing the danger
he was in, Reed resolved to cut his
finger off, and taking an old, dull
knife from his pocket, commenced to
whittle on his finger as if sharpen
ing a lead pencil. Finding that this
would not work he opened a larger
blade of the knife and placing his
finger on a hard substance proceeded
to amputate the finger at the first
Joint, which he accomplished after
some difficulty. With the blood
flowing freely and without stopping
to kill the snake, he put the stump in
his mouth and started for the ranch,
two and one-half miles away. Ar
irving there a chicken was killed and
the %intestines bound upon the wound
at once.
The following day Reid came on to
Lewistown and on Saturday hat
another operation performed on thu
finger by DIR. Monahan, it being nee
essary to amputate the finger agar
in order to get a flap. Reid thinks
that resort to the knife was all thai
saved his life, and if it was a sur,
enough 'rattler" an not a cactu,
thorn that came up against hi
finger, his act was the proper one
although it required considerably
nerve to amputate one's own figne
with a dull pocket knife.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

"How can SchiAAMg'S Bea
tea cost so little and be so
good
Easy. 1t is roasted every
day in San FrancisCo-like
fresh coffee and peanuts.
Other tea is roasted once
a year in Japan. etc like
stale coffee and stale pea
nuts.
A Schilling & Company
San Francisco IA
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Cattle growers at the Miles City
spirits over the "waveo of prosperity"
which has STRUCK them. With a hope
of further increasing their profits
they resolved that the industry
wanted protection on hides, some
thing they have opposed heretofore
Their prosperity adds to the wealth
and prosperity of Montana and they
are entitled to all the benefits they
can secure i'm the way of protection,
Hides, however, are a secondary
matter compared to the importation
of cattle.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
Send in your orders for Job
Work.
To The Gold Fields of Alaska.

The Northern Pacific Railway Co.,
has arranged to sell through tickets
to h Yukon Mining District, Alaska.
via Seattle and the Steamers of the
North American Trading & Trans
portation Co. Steamers sail from
Seattle on Thursday, June 10th, 1897,
and Tuesday, August 10th, 1897, and
proceed directly to Fort Get There,
on st. Michael's Island near the
mouth of the Yukon River, touching
only at Ducth Harbor, Unalaska
Island, (Aloutian Chain), en- route;
at Fort Get There change is made to-
the Company's River Steamers. which
pass up the Yukon River to Circle
City, Fort Cuhahy and Forty Mile,
thus affording an easy and pleasant
trip. Prospectors and miners are
advised to take the boat sailing
from Seattle on June 10th, so as to
arrive at the mines i'm time for u
good seasons work.
Rates and further Information will
be furnished on application to,
A. ID. EDGAR,
Gen1 Agent, Helena, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Hon. VIM. f. Mason, h new sena-
tor from Illinois, stirred up the dry
bones of the senate last week in
speaking on his resolution directing
the committee on rules to report a
rule providing for the closing of de-
bate. He said 1.-The senate was the
only legislative body in existence
incapable of doing business" OF
course, the old fogies did not relish
the speech, but it was to h point
and there should be more of the same
kind until a cloture rule is adopted
by that body.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
SUBSCRIBE for the ARGUS.
Percheron Stallion for Exchange.

The undersigned has an imported.
pedigreed, percheron stallion which
he has used for six years. and now
wishes to exchange him for the same
breed of horse. The stallion is a very
sure foal-getter, IL years old, weight
LOO Id. Will be glad to show his
colts for last five years to anyone
wanting to make the trade.
GEORGE PIRRIE,
Halbert, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Marysville promises to soon become
a fiourishing camp again. Alex. Bur
rell, who had charge of the under.
ground workings of the mine for
years, has been appointed manager
to succeed II. Il. Bayliss, and will
soon begin operations. A large cyan
ide plant is to be erected for the
treatment of the ores in addition to
the present ffty-stamp mill. The
great Drum Lummon is still worth
big money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Senators Carter and Mantle OPP
posed the first Dingley bill because
il did not deal fairly with woolgrow-
ers and other western interests. They
are now giving hearty support to- the
present bill, only asking such amend
ments to the wool schedule as will
prevent abuses under the law and
afford the protection intended. The
latest from Washington is very g II
ceuraging for Mr.. Nantes amend
ment
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
FINE JOB WORK at the ARGUS OFFICE.

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 100
Henry ST., Alton, ILL.,, suffered with
scIatic rheumatism for over eight
months. She doctored for it nearly
the whole of this time, using various
remedies recommended by friends,
and was treated by the physicians,
but received no relief. She then
used n and a half bottles of Cham
b%erlain's Pain Balm, which effected
a complete cure. This is published
at her request, as she wants Others
similarly afflicted to know what
cured her. The % and so cent sizes
for sale by Q. +. Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Judge DuBose was interviewed in
Great Falls last week by a Leader
reporter, and what he said is worth
reading. He is a Democrat, but fair
minded and candid. He Toe not
speak with partisan malice or hatred.
He knows that times are looking up
and prospects good for cattle and
sheepmen. which comprise the main
shaft t. the wheel of prosperity in
Fergus county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
Highest Cash Price for Warrants.

The undersigned institution guar,
antees to pay the highest cash price
for Fergus county warrants. For
ward us your warrants and we will
remit you i'm the next mail cash, ex
change OIL money order for the same
at your option.
Helera, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
Notice for Bids.

Sealed bids will be received on Sat
urday, May 18th, 1897, by the under.
signed county surveyor and the board
of county commissioners Of Fergus
county, Montana, for the cOnstruc-
ton of a grade about one-third of a
mile in length on the Surprise creek
hill, on the Great Falls and Lewis
town stage road. The board will
meet at said place, on said date, at
2 O'Clock p. m, to receive bids and
the contract.
Dated this 18th day OF April, 1897.
ABRAHAM HOGELAND, Surveyor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
Other Years are Numbered with
the Past.

And here l am with reliable goods.
Can sell them to my best friends with
the greatest confidence that they are
getting good solid values for their
money. Brazil silver goods are posi-
lively the best value for the money of
anything i'm the way of forks N
spoons that has ever been produced.
The company's guarantee and high
financial rating are lawful documents
and bind them to protect the pur-
chaser from any possible loss. Ref
erence, the Preston National Bank,
of Detroit, Michigan.
DANIEL L. BERRY, Agent,
Stanford, Mont.
Table Sets. per 8. S7.io.
Dessert Sets, per 6. $s.os.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Congressman Bailey, leader OF h
Democrats i'm the house, says he
would rather have Republican pros
perity than Democratic depression.
Surely, he can't be n Democrat of the
Bryan stripe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Chief Joseph, the Nez Perez warrior
whom Generals Howard and Miles
gave such a chase in 1877, and who
was captured by the latter on Snake
creek, this state, has secured per-
mission of the government to travel
with Buffalo Bills Wild West show
this season. He will draw like a
mustard plaster.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

The Populist legislature of Colo
RADIO passed a bill authorizing the
sale of oleomargarine and il was
afterward found that its passage
was secured by bribery, w~hereupon
Gov. Adams vetoed the bill. For a
party that has its greatest following
exhibition of beneficial legislation.
But such is Populism everywhere.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

The senate has passed the Nelson
substitute for the so-called Torrey
bankruptcy bill, and it now goes
back to the house for concurrence
There is now good prospects for a
national bankruptcy law, the need of
which has been felt for many years.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
Buff Plymouth Rocks.

Eggs for Matching direct from the
east. 800 for thirteen. Two yards,
no kin. When ordering car have
half from each yard. Eggs carefully
packed; If not a fair hatch will dupli-
ate at half-price. Send stamps for
further information.
OTTO ANDERSON,
Fort Maginnis, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
RACING PROGRAM
For the Fourth Annual neeting
of the Fergus County Fair
Association, Sept. z8th.
2oth and goth, 1897.
FIRST DAY.

FIRST DAY.
Trotting and pacing for 2-year-
Odds, mile heats, two in three; purse
$1Oo-$5O, $25, $15, $40.
Running, half mile dash; purse $50
|-$35, $15.
Running, One-fOurth mile and re-
peat; purse. $4O-$25. SIS.
Breed race, one mile. entrance 50
cents; purse $15-$1O, So.
SECOND DAY.
Trotting and pacing, three-minute
class, mile heats, 3 i'm s; purse 500
$50. $25. $15. $40.
Running, 600 yards dash; purse $50
l-$35, $15.
Running, One-fOurth mile dash;
purse $25-$15, $40.
Running, one-half mile and repeat;
purse $6O-$4O, SO.
Breed race, one mile. c%ntrance 30
cents; purse $15-$1O, 50.
THIRD DAY.
Trotting and pacing, free for all,
mile heats, 8 in 8; purse 300 $50,
SIS, SIS, $40.
Gentleman's team ace, trotting or
pacing, one mile; purse $25. Team
to win must beat 800; both horses
must be owned by the same person
and driven by owner or some mem-
Der of his family.
Running, three-fourths mile dash;
purse $6O-$4O, $40.
Running, one-fourth mile and re-
peat; purse $4O-$25, $15.
Breed race, one mile, entrance 30
cents; purse $15-$1O, $5.
The association will pay $25 to the
horse lowering the track record at
trotting. In case two or more horses
lowering the record, the money will
be paid to the horse placing iu the
lowest and in case of a tie the money
will be divided.
In all races there must be four to
enter and three to start.
Special races will be given for any
class of race horses that come.
All drivers and riders must name
colors when making entries.
Entrance fee in all cases, unless
| otherwise specified, 10 per cent of
purse. to be paid i'm cash at time of
entry.
The rules of the American Trotting
association, and the American Rae
ing association will govern these
races.
The association reserves the right
to alter, amend or postpone any or
all of these races.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

In the adjustment of the indebted
ness between MIeagher and Cascade
counties W the segregation of the
Neihart and Barker districts and the
annexation of the same to the latter
county, Cascade u about
S2l 900 OF the Indebtedness of Meagher
county
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Congressman Bailey may have
made "a stride toward the presidency
i'm expressing his aversion to a"swal-
low-tail' coat. But he should re-
member that lone swallow does not
make "A summer
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Nancy Allison Mckinley, mother Of
the president, celebrated her SSth
birthday at her homein Canton Ohio,
on Friday, OF last week. May the
fury.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
Everybody 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 n box
of c.. C.. c.. to-day; 10, p, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

1t looks very much as though Gov
ernor Smith had inherited the par
doning fault from his predecessor.
trials il criminals are going to escape
their just deserts. The pardoning'
power should be used very sparingly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

The tariff bill will be placed before
the senate this week. May the digni-
fled and dilatory senators wake up
to the needs OF the country and push
the measure to a vote.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

ScAizAmg's Best are. on
the whole, the best
tea baking powder
coffee fiavoring extracts
soda and spices
there are. That is as near
as we can say. No-your
money back if you don't
like them.
ror sale by
Chas. Lehman & Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Congressman Holman of Indiana,
died in Washington on h 22d inst.
from spinal trouble. He was known
as the great objector.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Harold NJ. Sewall, of Maine, has
been named for minister to Hawaii.
He is the son of the man who was a
running mate with Bryan last fall.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Montana delears carry none but
the best brands of whisky, hence u
people have not discovered any air
ships in the heavens.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
Notice to Debtors

All persons indebted to Charles
Drosch will please settle before May
LIST, or accounts will be collected by
law. CHARLES DRosCH,
Maiden, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

j. ]. Hill, who has arrived i'm this
country denies that the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern have been
consolidated. For all of which the
people are very thankful.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

President Mckinley has appointed
Hon. Thomas III. Carter a member OF
the board of visitors to the naval
academy at Annapolis. A handsome
compliment.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Read our offer of premiums on local
page. Take advantage of them before
Il Is too late
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Now that the Greeks and Turks
have got at it we shall not hear so
much of General Weyler and his
trOcha.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

The state of Maine has lost an
able representative in h death OF
Seth l.. Milliken, which occurred on
the 18th inst. He was a native OF
that State.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
LEwIsTOwN, MONT, April u. '97

Another prize fighter is dead from
n Knockout blow. The good work
goes bravely on.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Zoe. 25c- IL c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic- loo or sc.
II C. c. C. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong. blood pure SOC, 81. All druggists
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Clscarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or CSC.
II c. c. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28
BIO Reward.

Strayed OF stolen from the mouth of Box
Elder, one bay mare branded - on left
shoulder. vent (4-cross) on left
hip. Also one brown. 2 yesr-old
FLY, branded as follows - on right
sholdcr: R-7 @ Ten dol = lars re-
" ar will be paid for recovery of
same. Address, w. ]. WINNErr.
Flatwillov, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M ROOMAN, Editor 6 Prop'r.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-13
housekeeping.

Ii a woman is in good health
there Is no moro hcalthful employ
mcnt than houScWor!k. Generally
speaking, there is no happier
woman in the world. But how
different when every breath is
pain, every step torture. This
state of health, in nine cases out
Of ten comes from arrangements
of the delicate, feminine organs of
generation. The family doctor
inquiries first concerning these.
He most usually insists upon an
discrimination From this the
modest woman naturally shrinks.
She is right. Except in very I'M
usual cases of ''iemale weakness"
examinations are unnecessary.
DR.. Piercc's FavOrite Prescrip-
ton is simple, natural remedy
for these ills. 1t cures safely, per-
manently. Send p 1-ccnt stamps
to cover cost of mailing only, and
receive free copy of DIR. Pierce's
Medical Adviser. Address,
Worlds Dispensarv Medical AS
ISOLATION, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-13

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