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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

President Mckinley mas appointed
the commission to promote interna-
tional bimetallism and it consists of
Senator Wolcott of Colorado, Ex-
Vice-President Stevenson of Illinois,
and Charles J.. Paine of Massachu-
sets. The personnel of the commits
sion ought to be satisfactory to the
silver party. Senator Wolcott is an
earnest bimetallist ever though he
did not support Bryan, and has
made a trip abroad in an unofficial
capacity in behalf of silver. Mr.
Stevenson supported Mr.. Bryan in the
late campaign and has thecontidence
of all elements in the Democratic
party. Mr.. Paine is spoken of as a
leading business man OF Massachu'
sets and one who has made a study
of the financial question. He is also
"a bimetallist. The president could
badly have made better selections
whatever may be accomplished by
the commission.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

Representative VIM. Owsley. OF Mad
isOn county, who secretly opposed
the anti-gambling bill, but voted for
the measure at the show down on the
last day OF the session, has recently
stated that the law would be taken
into the courts and declared uncon-
stitutional. In this statement the
wish was probably father to the
thought, and the opinion is of very
little consequence. Attorney General
Nolan, who is a pretty good lawyer,
takes a different view. He was i'm
Anaconda a few days since and stated
to the Recorder of that city that he
could not see any possible loophOle
by which the law could be attacked.
He had investigated and was of the
opinion that it was a good law and
perfectly impregnable.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
GREEK MEETS TURK
And Prevessa Practically Falls Into
the Hands of the Former.

LARIssA, April 19.-Five p. NJ
The Greeks have defeated the Turks
at Reveni, and two Greek brigades
have entered Turkish territory in
different direction penetrated to
Delmasi, northeast of ZarkOs.
Another division is trying to flank
the Turks, who are retreating in dis
order.
Heavy fighting is in progress at
Griolzovali. 1t has been going on
stree noon. The Greeks are trying
to recapture the place.
A telegrawm received this evening
from Arta says troops have left that
point for Jannina. The sea of Per.
vius is very rough. The firing there
today was desultory.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
Forest Reservations.

There is hardly any doubt but
of Cleveland's forestry reservation
order, though it is possible congress
will have to take some action in the
matter owing to doubt as to whether
President Mckinley could legally
modify an order OF his predecessor.
The ARGUS does not take a narrow
view of this question simply because
it does not affect this immediate To-
cality. We regard President Cleve-
lands proclamation "a an outrage
and a menace to the mining industry
of the state. The proclamation is
too sweeping and displays a lack of
information or Indifference as to the
consequences regarding the regions
affected.
Forest reservations are well enough
and jut and reasonable efforts to
protect the timber will meet with the
approval of all. But an order that
would cripple mining in the most
productive part of the state, would
be "killing the goose that lays the
golden egg" How long would the
great mining plants Of this state be
in operation were this order to pre-
vail and be strictly enforced?
1t is the mineral wealth of some of
the western counties that has added
to the value of the timber, but il a
man cannot use timber to develop
his property after discovery without
trespassing and being called a thief,
the search for the precious metals
will cease, mining will languish and
towns and cities becomedepopulated.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only n 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 IL infia med you have n
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed, Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the In
fiammatiOn can be t AIKEN out and
this tube restored to it's normal con-
ditiOn, hearing will he destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which il nothing but an
infiamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cOnnot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send Tor ircu-
lars; free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, %.
ssS-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

The present membership of the
knights of Labor order is reported to
be hardly Il 900, where in nits palmy
days the order embraced more than
10000 workmen. Bankruptcy also
stares it in the face, for expenses are
exceeding receipts, and the salaries OF
the general officers are largely in
arrears. Democratic times are not
good for labor organizations, evil
IDENTIFY. Workingmen are also get
ting tired of putting up for agitators
and walking delegates who wear
diamonds while they wear beads of
sWant
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

MILES CITY, April l4.-Pleasant
Draper, the colored soldier who
killed his sweetheart at Fort Custer
i'm May, 1S95, pleaded guilty today to
murder i'm the second degree and was
given 2S years in the p%enitentiary.
convicted of murder in the first de-
gree and sentenced to be hanged, but
his CASE was taken to the supreme
court of the United States. That
body decided that no court had any
jurisdiction over his care except one
holding i'm Custer county, and he was
accordingly brought here for trial.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

Martin Maginnis, "A politician of
this state who has gone into decay,
wa in Seattle last week and in an
interview expressed his dislike Of the
Dingley bill. In the course of his
remarks the Major said: 1.-The great
commodities which Montana pro-
duced have not declined in price"
According to the statesman of Last
Chance gulch there are only two great
industries i'm Montana, the mining of
gold and copper, the balance are in
significant. III the editor of the indie
curiosity he can be found i'm Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
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 x 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 Ia Yukon River to Circle
City, Fort Cuhahy and Forty Mile,
thus affording an easy and pleasant
trip. P~rospectors 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 a
good seasons work.
Rates and further information will
be furnished on application to,
A. ID. EDGAR,
Gent Agent, Helena, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
A QUEENS FIRST BALL
Social Debut of the Young Ruler q
the Netherlands.

Social Debut of the Young Ruler OF
the Ne~therlands.
The young queen of Netherlands re-
Gently attended her first ball, an epoch
in the life of every girl. The great ball
room in the royal castle at SGraven-
hage was brilliant in a sea of light
floating over glittering uniforms and
rich ball dresses and jewels Nobody
who was permitted to appear at court
stayed at home On this occasion, and
like a wall the invited guests stood at
both sides of the passage leading to the
throne chairs. Begging and imploring,
the court marshal hurried through the
ranks and kept this small path open
for the queens, and about nine o'clock
they put in an appearance Amid the
fiourishing of trumpets and the stem
torian announcement: "Hare majes-
~teiten!" (Their majesties!) they en-
tered the room. Dead stiffness reigned,
interrupted only by the rustling
of the dresses of the deeply bow
in ladies and that made by the
queens and their suite entering.
Queen Wilhelmina looked truly charm
ing. She wore 4 simple white dress,
adorned with only n few white roses
fastened on the right shoulder. The
only jewels she wore were strings of
diamonds braided through her blonde
hair, the brilliancy of which was, how
ever, offset by the happiness and pleas
ant expression of her youthful, round
face. While hundreds crowded to the
throne to obtain the honor of being pre-
sented to the young queen, h looked
several times over into that small part
of the ballroom where some devotees
of the art attempted to dance. Shortly
after her arrival n ''quadrille of honor
was danced. Queen Wilhelmina arose
and danced this quadrille with the Rus
| sian ambassador, DE Struwe, as h old
est representative of the diplomatic
corps. The same honor was extended
to the chief of the military cabinet.
Count De Monceau. Another reception
at the hrone followed, the same crowd
ing of the people present to make an
exit for the queens occurred, and
through the marrow pathway the young
| queen left the BALLROOM with her moth
err, after experiencing for the first time
the pleasure which young girls so inn
patiently await-their first ball.ohi-
cage Inter Ocean.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

of Indiana, has brought out the
highest expressions of regard from
his political associates and the press
generally. Although n strong par
tisan, he was frank and generous and
harbored no i'll feelings against his
opponents. He vas n warm friend
Of Lincoln prior to the civil war, the
two being thrown togetherfrequently
i'm their law practice. Mr.. VOORHEES,
was considered one of the greatest
criminal lawyers of the country and
represented his state ably in the fed
eral senatp.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
Speaking on this point the Anaconda

va tat1 RCh
says:
In the Bitter Root valley the en-
fOrcement of the Cleveland ii
amounts to an absolute prohibition
of the most important industries i'm
that region. Besides. II the ord
were enforced to the letter, the larg-
other mining centers would simply
he brought to a standstill. The
Cleveland order reaches land which
borders on n farms and mills in the
Bitter Root. Hundreds of thOus-
ands of dollars have been invested in
that locality in plants which furnish
timber for the important mining
properties i'm Montana The COM
panies owning these plants have been
cutting timber under h inspection
of government officers. The cOmpan-
les asked the government to devise
the plan for the permits and provide
for the constant presence OF the in
spectors; these companies did not
propose to be regarded as thieves.
Even those who are down on cor
porations can hardly find fault with
the above statement. Such proper
| ties as those at Butte must neces-
timber in uncovering the ore and
protecting human lives. If the tim
Der cannot be procured the mines
must close down. Surely, nc one in
Montana wants to see that done, and
the general government should not
strange an industry whereby thous-
ands directly and indirectly earn a
livelihood.
The people of the west desire their
forests protected but they want to
live and prosper at the same time,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

Americans are the most inventive
people on earth. To them have
been issued nearly COG, 900 patents, or
more than one-third of all the patents
issued in the world. No discovery
of modern years has been of greater
benefit to mankind than Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, OF has done more to relieve
pain and suffering. j. W. Vaughn.
of Oakton KY, says: 81 have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy i'm my family for
several years, and find it to be the
best medicine I ever used for cramps
i'm the stomach and bowels. For
sale by c. +. Little. Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

In Washington on the 18th inst.
the Bryan wing of the Democratic
party celebrated the 1o4th anniver-
sary of Jefferson's birthday. Bryan
was present and INDUCED in the usual
clap-trap about the spring elections,
J~effersonian principles, the Dingley
bill, etc. As the other wing of the
party w~orships Jefferson the question
is as to which n is practicing the
teachings of the sage of Monticello.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

The people of Montana generally
Hunt succeed Judge Mckenna as
circuit Judge. Mr.. Hunt has made an
excellent record ON the Montana
bench and if is possible To prevent
the honor from going to a California
man, Judge Hunt stands n very good
show for the promotion. According
to u Washington special Senator
Carter will exert himself in Mr.. Hunts
behalf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

Two years ago II. j. Warren, a
druggist at Pleasant Brook, n. ",
bought "A small supply of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. He sums up
the result as follows: AT that time
the goods were unknown i'm this Sec
ton; today Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is a household word" 1t il
ties. Wherever the good qualities
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy be-
come known the people will have
nothing else. For sale by g. F. Lit
tie, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
SOLD AND GUARANTEED BY C. r. LITTLE.

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 40
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 IN and n half bottles of Cham
.berlain's Pain Balm, which effected
IA complete cure. This is published
at her request, as she wants Others
similarly afflicted to know what
cured her. The % and 30 cent sizes
for sale by e. +. Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

Ten of the sixteen southern states
contributed votes in support of the
protective tariff bill and democratic
newspapers and business organiza-
tions, composed of democrats, COM
mend them forit. The leaven is work
ing. The south is beginning to
understand that it needs protection
to develop it's splendid resources. Ii
is safe to- say the Republicans will
carry half n dozen southern states
four IN hence.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
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 stallioni is a very
sure foal-getter, 13 years old, weight
l, ZOO 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, 1897-04-21

There is nothing to delay prosperity
now but the Democratic party. 1t
got the country into it's present con
dition and is in no hurry to help it
out. If it's leaders i'm the senate will
expedite matters by voting instead of
talking, conditions would improve
very rapidly. But they are not Owe
anxious about seeing prosperity
under a Republican administration.
They might ose their jobs when the
people get a chance at them again.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

Bishop McCabe ran up against a
buzz saw when he criticised Ex-Sena-
tor Ingalls, for reporting the recent
prize fight for the New York Journal.
Ingalls, comes back i'm n caustic reply
landing hard on the bishop. He says
he is n private citizen, working for
"A living, doing odd jobs on the lyce-
um platform and for the press"
While it would seem that Mr.. Ingalls,
did not add anything to his honor
able career by reporting this fight,
Bishop McCabe should have left the
to some one else-unless he
enjoys a rich brown roast.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
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
award the contract.
Dated this 10Th day of April. 1897.
ABRAHAM BOGELAND, Surveyor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

Mrs. Elizabeth Tilton, wife of Theo-
dore Tilton, who figured as one of
the principals in the Beecher scandal,
died at her home in Brooklyn last
week, where she had lived for years
in strict retirement, a portion of the
time almost totally blind. Her hus-
band has lived quietly in Paris ever
since the great trial, over twenty
years ago. While the truth of the
charges brought i'm this case may
never be known, it is certain that the
accusation was sufficient to wreck a
home, fill hearts with grief Inc des-
pair, and destroy the usefulness OF the
Undoubtedly death came
as a happy relief to this unfortunate
woman, whether innocent or guilty.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
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 in the neNt mail cash, eX-
change Oh money order for the same
at your option.
THE THOMAS CRUISE SAVINGS Blk.
Helera, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

1t is said that a. Il. Aism and Popu-
lism should go down together in
Montana and at a place where their
Joint grave cannot even be kept
green, owing to smelter smoke.-Boze-
man Chronicle.
This is hell or Butte, If not both.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
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 a box
of G.. G.. c.. to-day; 10, p, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

An admiring organ remarks that
Mr.. Bryan is still able to "bring down
the house, with his eloquence. But
he isn't yet able to bring down the
JnurDal
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

War has been declared between
Greece and Turkey and actual hostil-
tiles have begun. A Greek vessel has
been sunk and a Turkish town bonn
bardpd.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
RAGING PROGRAM
For the Fourth Annual Neeting
of the Fergus County Fair
Association, Sept. 7Sth,
2oth and goth, 1897.
FIRST DAY.

FIRST DAY.
Trotting and pacing for 2-year-
Odds, mile heats, two i'm three; purse
$lGp-$5O, $25, $15, $40.
Running, half mile dash; purse $50
-$35, $15.
Running, one-fOurth mile and re-
peat; purse, $4O-$25, $15.
Breed race, m mile. entrance 80
cents; purse $15-$1O, So.
SECOND DAY.
Trotting and pacing, three-minute
class, mile heats, 3 i'm 3; purse $l0O-
$50, $25, $15, $40.
Running, 600 yards dash; purse $50
-$35, $15.
Running, one-fourth mile dash;
purse $25-$15, $40.
Running, one-half mile and repeat;
purse $6O-$40, $40.
Breed race, one mile. entrance 80
cents; purse $15-$1O, 50.
THIRD DAY.
Trotting and pacing, free for all,
mile heats, 3 in >; purse 800 - $50,
S25. SIS, SO.
Gentleman's team race, trotting or
pacing, one mile; purse $25. Team
to win must beat $40; both horses
must be owned by the same person
and driven by owner or some men,
Der of his family.
Running, three-fourths mile dash;
purse $6O-$40, $50.
Running, One-fourth mile and re-
peat; purse $40-$25, $15.
Breed race, one mile, entrance 80
cents; purse $15-$1O, So.
The association will pay $25 to the
horse lowering the track record at
trotting. In II s two or more horses
lowering the record, the money will
be paid to the horse placing iJ the
lowest and i'm ease of u tie the money
will be divided.
In all races there must he 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 ol
purse, to be paid in cash at time Ol
entry.
The rules of the American Trottine
association, and the American Rae.
ing association will govern these
races.
The association reserves the right
to alter, amend or postpone any Oh
all of these races.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
Buff Plymouth Rocks.

Eggs for Matching direct from the
east. $500 for thirteen. Pwoyards,
no kin. When ordering can have
half from each yard. Eggs carefully
packed; II not a fair hatch will dupli-
at half-price. Send stamps for
further information.
OTTO ANDERSON,
Fort Maginnis, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
LRwIsTowN, MONT, April p. '97

The raging Missouri threatens to
change the geography of Nebraska.
1t should change its politics ut the
same time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

"To sleep like a top" is n of the
nhrases which seem at first considera-
ton absolutely unmeaning. 1t is a
corruption IF the french proverb dor
mir CONNIE une taupe"-to sleep like
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

The execution of Durrant, the San
Francisco murderer, is now fixed Tor
June 18th. California justice does not
move as swiftly as it did fifty years
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
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, 1897-04-21

Educate Your bowels with C~ascareta.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c, CSC. II C. c. c. fail, druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or sc.
II c. C. C. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Ciscarets Candy Cathartie. 10c or sc.
II {. C. C. fan to cure. druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

MOTTO 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, 1897-04-21

Read u offer Of premiums on local
page. Take advantage of them before
Il Is too late
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21
fergus County Are,ta.

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M. VROOMAN, Editor & Prop'r.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

barded.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-21

same time