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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
Memorial Day.

1t will be seen by announcement
elsewhere that the old soldiers i'm this
vicinity do not propose to let memo
rial day pass by without proper OBJ
servance. There Is yet time to get up
an interesting program for the Occa-
sion, and If the ladies, teachers. chill
dren and citizens generally, will lend
a hand the program can be made as
interesting al those of the past.
Every year thousands of old veter-
ans are called to their final rest.
Death knows no rank and has no
preferences. Although there is but
little that we can do to show our
gratitude for the services they have
rendered their country and humanity
we should do that little cheerfully
and with unfailing regularity. In
terest in the day should not die with
the old veterans, nor should the sur
vivers be the first to remember it's
annual recurrence. Those who are
to enjoy the blessings of the future
should hold their deeds of valor and
sacrifices in grateful remembrance. 1t
should be a sacred day to the people
of this nation, and observed where
ever flowers grow and a soldiers
grave can be found to decorate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
List of Jurors.

Following is the list of trial jurors
for the next term of the district court.
which cOnvenes June eth:
John Laux. Lewistown; Frank
Kelsey, Grassrange; e.. A. Parrott,
Lewistown; p. e. Weydert, Lewis
town; A. f. Meyers. Deerfield; j. NJ.
Wight, Philbrook; j. j. Sigafoos,
Ubet; II. Raw, Philbrook; f. II.
Swanser, Maiden; Mike German,
Maiden; Chris Kneer, Stanford; Chas.
Hall, Maginnis; John Sellers, Lewis
town; j. +. Milne, Philbrook; ID. Nj.
Sherman, Ubet; w. l.. Hatch, Lewis
town; John keenan,, Lewistown;
b. Gray, Utica; $. q. Hood, Barrot;
Geo. III. Butts, LewistOwn; f.. l..
Ashley, Irene; Ed Hart, TIBET; j. III.
Vert, Maiden; John Simpson,, Lew.
istown; G.. L. Hess, PhilbrOOk; John
Branger, Iewistown; Anton King,
LewistOwn: B. +. Ackley, Lewis
town; TheO. Muller, Maiden; w. A
Hedges, Yale.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
Cattle and Sheep.

CHICAGO, May 2O.-The demand for
cattle was surprisingly good and de-
sirable lots sold readily at steady
prices. The supply was well taken
at $4.OOM5.25 for common to prime
native beef steers, the bulk of the
cattle fetching $4.3OM5.00 There was
a fair stocker and feeder trade, sales
being largely at $4.OO@4.5O. Butch
ers' and Gamers stuff remained
steady and calves were firm, with
fairly large offerings.
Sheep were barely steady, while
lambs were 10 cents per 100 pounds
lower, with COloradO's very slow of
sale. Sheep were salable at SEE
M2.75 for the poorest to $4.6O@4.S5
for choice to prime natives, with sales
largely at $3.5O@4.EO. Lambs sold
slowly at $3.2J@3.5O for inferior to
$5.3O@5.5O for choice to prime Colo
radios. Texas sheep sold at $1,000
$50.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
FINE JOB WORK at the ARGUS OFFICE.
The Best Remedy For Rheumatism.

From the Fairhaven N W Register1.
Mr.. James Rowland of this village,
states that for twenty-five years his
wife has been q sufferer from rheuma-
tism. A few nights ago she was in
such pain that she was nearly crazy.
She sent Mr.. Rowland for the doc
tor, but he had read of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and instead of GO
ing for the physician he Went to the
store and secured a bottle of it. His
wife did not approve OF Mr.. Row
lands purchase at first, but never
theless applied the Balm thoroughly
and in an hours time was able to
go to sleep. She now applies ii
whenever she feels an ache OF a pain
and finds that it always gives relief
He says that no medicine which she
had used ever did her as much good.
The % and 80 cent sizes for sale by c,
+. Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
The Impatient rlourners.

The Bryan mourners of the Demo-
cratic press are complaining because
Republican promises of better times
are not being fulfilled as swiftly as
they desire. Some of them try to
distort McKinley's own words to
show that prosperity was promised
Immediately upon the accession OF
the Republican party to power. But
no such promise was made by Nc
kinley or any of his supporters.
Some may have said it would be the
starting point for improved cOndi-
tions and ultimate prosperity, If SO
they were right, and nothing to-day
delays progress toward that end but
the representatives of the Democratic
party in congress-both silver wing
and gold wing. Some of these chat
tering magpies would try to make
the people believe that the kinder
garten statesman of Nebraska would
have performed and instantaneous
and miraculous cure by a dose Of his
free trade and free silver mixture.
This silly twaddle reminds us of the
question propounded to a Bryan ora
tor during the campaign last fall,
when an ~ingnorant but anxious list
ener wanted to know If 1.-THE silver
would be sent to them or would they
have to go after it," 1t makes no
difference what kind of money we
have, there must be some means of
getting it into circulation among the
people. Confidence must be estab-
lished, investments made. and dor.
mant Industries revived. The mere
coinage of silver dollars would not
do this or make times good. There
there was in 1890, but it is not so gen
orally distributed. This money must
get into the n of trade and
business before it becomes more plen.
tiful. The government cannot deal
out money to the people even if they
should ''go after it," The American
people have said that the election O
Bryan with his economic and finan
cial views would have made matters
even worse than Cleveland left them
and the verdict of the people in thin
instance was correct. Give the Re
publican party a chance to make
some laws and put them into opera.
ton before you pass judgment. II
has never failed to make the country
prosperous SO far as it lied in the
power Of legislation and will not
| this time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
TO CONTEST.
IGreat Falls Tnbune.l

~ @ shD
Gamblers of Great Falls, as well
as other Montana cities, are rallying
to the support Of the dynasty Of
King Faro. who is supposed to alb
dictate his throne after the first of
next July, and all are confident that
the Chandler anti-gambling law,
which IL intended to prohibit all
gambling after that date. will meet
the fate in the supreme court which
overlook its predecessor.
A fund with which to employ at
torneys was raised several weeks
ago and the gamblers have q plan
OF. action matured.
Promptly at midnight of June 80
In every gambling house in the state
the boxes will be turned down, the
cards not pulled will be backed out,
the players will be ordered to cash
in, the dealers will be notified that
their services are no longer required.
the chairs will be stacked on the
tables, the cash drawers will be
emptied, the check rack will be
closed, and not even a ''snap" game
will be running.
But the king will live.
A few minutes after midnight he
will resume his throne In the Combi.
nation gambling house In Helena
One Of the proprietOrs will be behind
the box and another will keep the
cases. Money and chips will pass
and then officers, who will be al
hand, will arrest the participants In
the game. They will at once furnish
bail and be released. Their trirl will
be pushed, they will be convicted in
the lower court and an appeal to the
supreme court will be taken.
The arrests will. be a mere formal
ity and all the details will be antici
pated by the officers and the gamb
lers.
The Helena attorneys who hav,
been retained by the gamblers arr
certain that the law is unconstitu
tional, but they decline to state what
il the vulnerable point at which Il
will be attacked.
A short time ago a member of TIN
legislature stated that, i'm his opinion
there was a flaw, but it was after
ward found that the defect which h
had in mind did not exist.
Two years ago.. when the anti
gambling law became effective
one gambling house in Great Fall
did not close it's games and was no
mOlested. At that time, however
it was n certainty that the law has
been improperly enacted and tn,
penalties imposed were mild, sc tn
proprietors had no fear.
This year. however, the COmbina
ton of Helena is believed to be tn
only house which will violate tn
law prior to the decision of tn
supreme court.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

Robert p. Porter, ex-Commissioner
of the Census, and an expert on the
subject of tarif legislation, in n re-
cent article on the Dingley bill and
the senate amendments speaks of the
injury done the American farmer by
the Wilson bill. In regard to the
stock industry he says: The Wilson
law increased imports of cattle
from 2,O36 i'm 1892 to 227 900 In 1895.
BY differentiation Mr.. Wilson made
the rate ad valorem, not specific.
Under it, from 800. 900 to 4OO, 600 head
Of cattle have been imported, the
American farmer losing thereby
) 1000. 900 to $4,000, 900. The effects
Of these imports was to depreciate
the value of our own cattle about
$50. zoo. 900. And yet there are cattle
raisers who pretend to think that
protection would not benfit them.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

j. A. Adams of JacksOn's Hole
Wyoming, thought he had come in
to possession of some valuable prop.
erty in the shape of live elk butaccord.
ing to the opinion of the attorney
general OF that state he is to be dis.
appointed. 1t seems that seventy.
seven head came into Mr.. Adams
corral during the past winter and
were eating his hay, when h~efastened
them i'm and kept them. A demand
for their release was made by the
state game warden, and Mr.. Adams
refused to comply, stating he in
tended DEMONSTRATING the animals.
and that as he had saved them from
starvation, he was entitled to their
possession. The attorney generals
opinion is to the effect that the elk
are the property OF the state. and
that their retention is a violation OF
the state game law, which forbids
capture by pitfall or trap. He ad-
vises that formal demand be made
for the release Of the elk, which. II
not complied with, shall be followed
by criminal prosecution.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
To The Gold Fields of Alaska.

The Northern Pacific Railway Co.,
has arranged to sell through tickets
to the 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 18th, SO as to
arrive at the mines i'm time for a
good seasons work.
Rates and further Information will
be furnished Oh application to,
A. d.. EDGAR,
Gent Agent, Helena, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
CaAtse.

CHICAGO, May 21.-There was a
better demand for cattle than yes
terday and prices ruled firmer.
Sales were at the extreme range OF
$4@4.30, the bulk selling at 81. 3O@4.S5
Stockers and feeders were largely at
$4@4.5O. Calves were in active de-
mand at prices as high as $6.15.
Sheep and lambs were strong and
in good demand. Lambs sold at
%. 50@5 .62h, wooded Colorados SELL
ing at $5.4O@5 .62h. while shorn lambs
sold at $4@515. Sheep sold at $2.75
@4.90 for the poorest to the best,
chiefly at 50 .5O@4.5O, with large sales
of Texans at s.. a and choice
Texans ut 81. 30@4.5O.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

Great preparations are being made
for the Utah Pioneer jubilee, the most
notable attraction perhaps OF which
will be the pioneers-person who en-
tered the Great Salt Lake valley in
1S47. The commission having charge
of the jubilee report that 426 of these
pioneers have been found and it is
believed that the total enrolment
will not fall short of 500. No matter
where the pioneers may be they will
be brought to Salt Lake at the ex.
pense of the commission, entertained
by them and returned to their homes,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
Three Bears.
BREEZES FROM THE JUDITH.

DkEEkES TNONA HE JOOhhss
r. Won Tobel was a visitOrin town
Monday.
Memorial Day will be observed at
Utica, in the usual manner.
Bert Meacham has moved his
family to town to give his children
the benefit of the school.
S. and p. Scow have been photo
graphing the community during the
past week, their pictures having
given their patrons very good salts
faction.
r. M. Sproat has left for Sand
Coulee to start in the mercantile bus
mess with III. A. Hawthorne. of Great
Falls. He has the best wishes OF his
many friends who will miss him.
Preparations for a grand celcbra-
ton on the Fourth of July are being
made. Major Babcock has two
hundred dollars pledged by our citi-
zens which will be i'm purses forraces,
free lemonade and ice cream. There
will he a ball given on the night OF
the second.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

The Westfield Und.) News prints
the following i'm regard to an old
resident of that place: Prank Me-
Avoy, for many years i'm the employ
of the L., N. A. Il G. Ry. here, says:
Il havs used Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
ten years or longer-am never with
out it i'm my family. consider it the
best remedy Of the kind manufac.
tured. / take p%leasurei i'm recommend.
ing it," 1t is "A specific for all bowel
disorders. For sale by e. +. Little,
Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

AS the first work of the arid land
commission OF this state $1,000 acres
of land near Huntley in the Yellow
stone valley is to be reclaimed. 1T is
estimated that the ditch to owe the
land will cost $3.50. 600, of which ex-
pense h Northern Pacific will stand
half, as it owns $4,000 acres OF the
land. The tract will accommodate
1900 farmers when fully reclaimed.
This project, If carried out, will mean
a great deal to Billings and the Vel
lowstone valley.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

Salt Lake City is agitating the
proposition of establishing a home
for aged and infirm miners. A refuge
for those who have sacrificed every
thing in the search for precious metals
and whom old age has found desti-
tute of means, is certainly a worthy
object. 1t is thought the home could
he maintained without financial EN-,
barrassment. Several bonanza mine
owners have indicated IA willingness
to contribute literally to such a
nrOiect.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

Inter Ocean: The great increase OF
customs duties during the past three
months only shows that European
manufacturers are stocking the Amer
lean markets while American states
men are talking. Europe hopes to
have such control of the markets that
even when the tariff bill is passed
American manufacturers will be dis
couraged at the outlook, and con-
tinue to give them the field.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
Notice for Bids.

Sealed bids will be received OF Sat
urday, May 9th, 1891, 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 q
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 n
award the contract
Dated this 18th day of April, 1897.
ABRAHAM HoGELAND, Surveyor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
Cattle.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Cattle sold 10 to
% cents lower than a week ago.
Calves advanced sharply under active
demand, the best bringing $6@615.
Prices for stOckers and feeders re-
manned high, the sales being mostly
at $3.S5@4.6O. Today's market was
practically nominal.
Lambs were weak and lower, sales
being made at $3.5O@5.5O for the
poorest to the best. few going above
$40. Sheep sold at $23.5@4.5O; ex.
ira natives at $4.6Od4.9 so.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

Owing to the ravages upon this
country by the Democratic party in
the past three years it is badly in
need of legislation. One day given to
the affairs Of this country would be
really encouraging. Congress met
for a specific purpose and should get
to work and undo the mischief
wrought by our American Weyler.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

Russia has shown her hand in the
Turko-Greek war and hostilities are
1t an end for IA time at least. If the
powers can settle the muss without
getting into a scrap among them
selves, they will surprise the world.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
STATE OF ONO. CITY OF ToLEDo,( .,

STATE OF OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO,(. &c
LUCAS COUNTY. (''.
FRANK j.. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
+. j. CHENEY & Co., doing business
in the City of Toleda, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every cas- OF
CATARRH that canno 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. 1896.
(C) A. w. GLEASON,
1( NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern.
ally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, O
sasrSold by Druggist, 75c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

Spices and favoring ex-
tracts are favorite nests of
adulteration; perhaps you
don't care.
But SchiMiMg's Best are
pure and money-back.
FOR sale by
Chas. Lehman & Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

The sugar-coating on Ayers Pills
not only makes them easy to take,
but preserves their medical integrity
to an indefinite period. 1t disolves
Immediately after reaching the
stomach and thus permits the full
effect OF the physic to be speedily
realized.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
RAGING PROGRAM
For the Fourth Annual Heeting
of the Fergus County Fair
Association, Sept. 78th,
70th and goth, 1897.
FIRST DAY.

FIRST DAY.
Trotting and pacing for 2-year'
olds, mile heats, two in three; purse
$1OU-$5O, $25, SIS, $40.
Running. half mile dash; purse Sc
$50, $15.
|. Running, one-fourth mile and re.
peat; purse. $4O-$25, $15.
Breed race, one mile. entrance sc
cents; purse $15-$1O, So.
SECOND DAY.
Trotting and pacing, three-minute
class, mile heats, 3 i'm ); purse 800
$50. S25. $l5, $40.
Running, 600 yards dash; purse 50
|-$35, $15.
Running, one-fOurth mile dash,
purse $25-$l5, $40.
Running, one-half mile and repeat
purse $6O-$40, $40.
Breed race, one mile. entrance 81
cents; purse $15-$1O, So.
THIRD DAY.
Trotting and pacing, free for all
mile heats, 3 in 5; purse 800 $50
$25. SIS, $40.
Gentleman's team race, trotting o
pacing, m 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, $l5.
Breed race, one mile, entrance 8
cents; purse $15-$1O, 30.
The association will pay $25 to tn
horse lowering the track record a
trotting. In "a two or more horse
lowering the record, the money vii
be paid to the horse placing lie tn
lowest and in case of a tie the none,
will be divided.
In all races there must be four tt
enter and three to start.
Special races will be given for an.
class of race horses that come.
AL drivers and riders must nam
colors when making entries.
Entrance fee in all cases, unles
otherwise specified, 10 per cent O
purse, to be paid in cash at time O
entry.
The rules of the American Trottin,
association, and the American Rae
ing association will govern thes
races.
The association reserves the RICH
to alter, amend or postpone any o
| all of these races.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

1t is said that the proprietors OF
gambling resorts in Helena are max
ing arrangements to test the consti-
nationality of h Chandler anti,
gambling law. Webelieve their efforts
will prove futile, but a test case may
result i'm "a stricter observance of the
In"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

Mckinley never fails to give a for
ensic sons and dance with patriotism
for it's key note.-Bozeman Chronicle.
A little over thirty years ago he
shot from the shoulder and proved
his patriotism in deeds. Don't forget
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
Notice To Stockholders.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Lewistown and Great
Falls Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, for the election of a full Board
of Directors, and for the transaction
of such other business as may prop
erly be brought before the meeting,
will be held at the Office Of the COM
pany in the Bank of Fergus County
building, Lewistown, Montana, on
Tuesday, June LIST, 1897, at 10 O'Clock
a. M. AUSTIN w. WAR;,
Secretary.
LewistOwn, Mont, May 18th, 1897.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

No wonder Bryan received as many
votes as he did if all those who think
that the Republican party should
have restored prosperity in three
months without passing a law voted
for him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
Saws So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the tasie, 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 e. G. C. to-day; 10, -, 50 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

The postofice department. of the
government is experimenting with
rural free delivery system, with very
satisfactory results. 1t might work
well in thickly settled communities
but would not be practicable to
any great extent in Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
HIGHEST Cash Price for Warrants.

The undersigned institution guar.
antees to pay b highest cash price
for Fergus county warrants. For.
ward us your warrants and we viii
remit you i'm the next mai cash, ex-
change or money order for h same
at your option.
The THOMAS CRUISE SAVINGS Blk.
HeleEa, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

The Helena Independent says pro-
lection is a game Of grab. II that IL
So, will the editor of that paper in
form the people what a tariff for
deficit is?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

The grizzly. discolored, and un-
cOuth beard can be made to appear
inviting by Buckingham's Dye, which
colors an even brown or black; may
be applied at home.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26
Montana
Especial to Argus.l

Especial to August
WASHINGTON, May 2Oth-The fol-
lowing p~OstOfiice appointments have
been recommended: Lavina-Mrs.
Florence Scott; Livingston-C. A.
Burg; Billings-Louis F. Babcock;
Miles City-Mrs. Ada NJ. Bennett;
Cascade-Herman F. Mortag; Stone
Station-Jacob Franzman; Bald
Butte-M. b. Graham; Huntley-
Mrs. NJ. X. Thayer; Haukwood-C.
L. Burris; Chester-Ida Alvord: War
wick-Edith Joyce; Enthusiastically
C. Lewis; Combination-Mrs. A. b.
Dixon:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-26

New York has an ~anti-scalpfng
law. Montana ought to have had
one twenty years ago. Most OF the
scalpers are now closely herded on
reservations.