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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30

American offer Internationally and
thus bow to the superior power OF
the victor.
The secretaries were then ordered
to prepare the treaty articles en-
bodying the cession Of Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines and the
payment by the United States OF
$40, 100000 for submission to the
meeting which will be held Wednes-
day.
The p ris commissioners are natur-
ally well pleased at the successful
conclusion of their mission. The
questions that remain are compara-
lively unimportant and admit of a
speedy settlement. American COM
missioners will hasten matters with
a view to having the treaty signed
within ten days or SO, and of sailing
for New York by Dec. II. Judge Day
said this evening I'VE have done
the only thing possible regard,
ing the Philippines. Our opportun.
ity of giving them up was lost when
Admiral Dewey did not weigh anchor
and sail away"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
POWER MERCANTILE co.

are to be heartily congratulated upon
this satisfactory result. Upon west
vance was decidedly more marked,
amounting to at least SOC per 100 lbs.
This was partly because there were
not SO many of them, partly because
they were i'm little better fix and
partly on account of the war, which
cleaned out the old cans and left
room for new ones to be filed. Then,
too, there was small supply of cor
responding grades of both natives
and Texas cattle. The top price for
range steers this year, IS, was paid
in October, and in 1897 the top, $3.50,
occurred in September.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
BEEF SHIPMENTS AND PRICES.
Few Cattle Were Shipped From Texas to Mon
tana the Past Year-Prices Higher
Than Since 1884.

Denver. Nov. ~. - The National
Livestock association today issued a
bulletin on the movement OF south
ern cattle through Colorado to ad-
joining states during the season
which ended Nov. Is. with compari-
sons. The movement shows a heavy
decrease for the past season. The
total number of head inspected
through this state was $50, ,994, against
81, $50 for 1897. The falling off Is be-
lieved to be largely due to the war
scare at the commencement of the
season, many OF the cattle that had
been contracted to he moved being
forfeited by the contractors and still
remaining in the south.
Another cause for the decrease is
the high prices that have prevailed,
and which have prevented the north
ern range buyers from taking the
usual number. In 1895 Montana took
49, ,955 cattle from the south, while
this year the total is only 1,OS1. a tre-
mendous falling OF. The decrease in
Wyoming is nearly as bad, showing
falling off from 1000 in 1895 to less
than 5000 this year. The cattle
moved from the following territory:
Texas, 1850; New Mexico. 39,O63;
California, S,247. The greatest fall
ing off is from old Mexico, the re-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
Dons Make A Wry Face But
Take Their Medicine.
PHILIPPINES CEDED TOU.S.
Through the Determined Diplomacy
Of President Mckinley and the
Peace Commissioners the
Fruits Of Victory are
Secured.

Paris, Nov. 2S.-Spain has accepted
the United States offer of $50, ,O0O. 900
and at joint session of the peace
commissions this afternoon consent
ed without condition to relinquish
Cuba. to cede Porto Rico, Guam and
the Philippine islands. The docu-
mcnt containing this acceptance con-
tanned only 800 words.
Paris, Nov. 2S.-The joint peace
commissions met promptly at 2
O'Clock this afternoon and the Span
ish commissioners Immediately an
nounced the acceptance OF Americas
demands. When the members of the
two commissions were seated Senior
Montero Rios, the president of the
Spanish commission, handed the
Spanish reply to Mr.. Ferguson, the
Spanish interpreter attached to the
United States peace commission. The
answer of the Spaniards was SO short
that less than 10 minutes were con-
umed in rendering it in English for
the Americans. Spain's reply was
that American propositions are in
admissible on legal principles, and
are not a proper compromise on legal
principles. On the Spanish part all
diplomatic resources are exhausted
and the Spanish commission is now
asked to accept or reject the propo-
sition. Spain, inspired by reasons of
patriotism and humanity, and to
avoid the revival OF war, resigns her.
self to the power of the victor. She
accepts the offered conditions i'm or
der to conclude treaty of peace.
1t is added that throughout the
CONTROVERSY Spain had the strong
est argument, and that as be-
tween positions SO dramatically
opposed, the American offer OF
$40, ,OOO, 900 was not fair sum. New
ertheless, the reply continued, Spain
desired to avoid any further disorder
and had concluded to accept the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
[River Press.l

A review of the range beef season
for 1898 is made by Rosenbaum Bros.
& Co. in their market circular, the
data compiled showing that 1t has
been the best experienced by Mon
tana stockmen and others for a num-
ber of years. The review presents
the following tabulated statement OF
range beef receipts at the Chicago
market, the top price for each season
and the average price for each year:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to-
any plaster. When troubled with ii
pain in the chest or side, or a lame
back, give il trial. You are certain
to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm n also a certain cure for rheu-
matism. For sale by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30

From this exhibit it will be seen
that while an exceptionally high top
price has been reached by a very
choice shipment in certain years. the
general average for 1898 is the high
est recorded since the boom figures OF
1884.
Western range steers this season
averaged about 30c per 100 lbs higher
than last year. On a basis of 1,25O
lbs average weight this amounts to
1878. This ia quite a substan tial
gain, and while not as much az some
had expected and hoped, ranchmen
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
Notice.

To whom it may concern: My son,
Wilbur Bennett, having decided to re-
turn to Lewistown and manage his
own affairs, hereby give notice that
he is authorized to collect all moneys
which may hereafter be due him and
that he is alone responsible for any
debts he may contract.
S. L. BENNETT,
Woodcock, Pa.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30

When you ask for De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept a counter
felt or imitation. There are more
cases of Piles being cured by this than
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30

Late To bed and early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home in the skies.
But early to- bed and Little Early
Riser. the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. c. F. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30

ceipts last year from that country
being 72,74S. The disposition of these
catte, with comparisons with 1897.
are as follows:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
Umbrellas.

A most appropriate
present for father, mother
or sister or somebody else's
sister. We have them both
in the plain and fancy
handles. Ali silk and part
silk. They're all alike-good
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
Aclnainistrator's Sale.

In accordance with an order Of the
Honorable Probate Court Of Miller COun-
ty, Arkansas, made on the 22nd day of
January, 1898, the undersigned as admin
istratOr Of the estate Of Joseph Deutsch-
man, deceased, will offer for sale to the
highest and best bidder. in front of the
office of the TeXaTkana Water Company,
situated in the "Old POstOilice Building,
TeXarkana, Arkansas, on the
10Th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1898,
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales, all the personal property
belonging to said estate Except an Iron
Safe, which will be sold where it now
stands, up stairs i'm the Office consisting
of said Iron Safe, an office Desk and
Chair, a Lounge, two Gold Watches and
Chains, a small Book Rack some old
books, a Table, Chessboard and men,
six old Chairs aud a few other items in
that line. Also II shares (S2500 EACH
Gate City Building and Loan Stock upon
which has been paid, the sum of $500.
and seYenty-one an shares $500 each
Interstate Land and Building Stock
fully paid up.
TERMS OF SALE:-One. half cash.
the balance on credit Of three months
from day of sale, with ten per cent. per
annum from date until paid, purchaser
to give note with approved personal Sc
curity
b. NJ. FOREMAN, Admir-,
Estate Joseph Deutsc hman, dec d.
Jan. 26. 1898.
Sale at 10 O'Clock a. m. l-2S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

At high-noon to day the nuptials
between E. F. Kane and Miss Ame-
lie Sewer were solemuized in a fit
ting manner at St. James Espisco-
pal church, by Rev. W. K. Lloyd.
The altar was decorated with
green vines and Gala lilies and
many potted plants were placed in
a becoming manner about the altar.
The decorations were all that one
could wish to see.
The rain was falling at the ap-
pointed hour, but this did not keep
the friends of the couple back, and
long before the organ pealed forth
the wedding march, the church was
filled.
Messrs Adam and Henry Often.
hauser and DR.. Clements were ush-
ers, and seated all who applied for
admission.
At half-past IL o'clock, John AL
len Richardson who presided at the
organ, pulled out the stops and
the big organ under his touch,
sounded the wedding march.
The ushers came up the middle
aisle, followed by Miss Gertie TEN.
pie, the bridesmaid, and Mr..
Horace Bemis, the grooms
man. The bride on the arm
of her father, Major A. H
Sewer, brought up the rear. When
all had reached the altrr, the
groom, Mr.. E. F. Kane, stepped
from the altar room and joined his
affianced. Mr.. Lloyd soon joined
them as man and wife.
The wedding party was soon seat
ed in carriages and whirling to
ward the union depot, the couple
taking a 7. & P. train for New Or
leans, and will spend :heir honey
moon abroad.
Mr.. Kane has long been connect
ed with Spencer & Floyd, in the
lumber business here, and is re
garded as a staunch business man
as he is a clever one.
Miss Sewer has just grown into
beautiful womanhood, and ha,
many admirers among our society
bellies and beaux, who will always
be glad to know that she is content
and happy.
Oar best wishes follow the couple
to the French City.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
TREACHERY INTINATED.
Americans in Cuba Believe the
"Maine" Was Torpedoed.
SPAIN ISSUES A NOTE OF REGRET.
The Killed in Numbers Will Reach
From Two Hundred and Fifty to
Three Hundred Men.

And still the cause of the destruc-
tion of our battleship, Maine, is
shrouded in mystery, but an investi-
cation is going on by naval officers,
at the scene where the ship went
down, in the Havana harbor.
At 2 o'clock, on the morning after
the explosion, only fifty-seven men
who were on the ship could be ac-
counted for, out of 354 men all
told.
Many Americans agree with Cap
tain Silsbee, that the ship was tor
pedoed by Spaniards.
The Spaniards of Madrid have is
sued notice of regret at what
the term a castrophe and offer
their boats and marine service ser
vice in caring for the men wounded
and taken from the boat,
Several explosions occurred after
the "Maine" was on fire and moth
ing could be saved from the ship,
The cabinet and congress are in
vestigating the matter and per.
haps in few days the blame can
be traced to its proper source, or
determine whether or not it was an
accident. Until then we must hold
our peace.
The latest news passing through
here in regard to the sinking ship,
Maine, was that divers we're be-
ing sent down to investigate the
nature of the damage done the
hull and the probable cause of the
disaster.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
The Telephone a 60.

Mayor Estes visited Boston yes.
terday in the interest of his tele-
phone company, being formed here,
and secured the consent of the
commissioners to run the line from
Texarkana to Boston, also an office
in the county clerks Office at the
court house. The stock is all taken
and the line will be built right
away. We learn from MAJOR Estes
that he can string the wire and
put in the instruments for the
sum Of 100000. The company is
organized with a capital of 81, 900
and this will give them a rest egg
after the line has been paid for,
Let the good work go on, say we,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
Notice to Contractors.

Office of the Custodian, U. S, Court
House and Post Office, Texar-
kama and Texas, Feb, II, 1898.
Sealed proposals will be received
at this Office until 2 o'clock p. m. on
the IL day of March, 1893, and op-
ened imediately thereafter for all
the labor and materials required
for the miscellaneous repairs in the
above named building in accord
ance with the specification, copies
of which may be had at this Office.
Proposals must be enclosed in en-
velopes, sealed and marked PRO
posaP' for miscellaneous repairs at
the U. S. Court House and Post
Office building at Texarkana, Ark.
and Texas, and addressed to the
Custodian.
B. NJ. FOREMAN, Custodian.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
Mardi Gras at Home.

The ladies of the Maccabees have
concluded to celebrate Mardi Gras
day here, and will give an enter
talnment at the Miller county court
house, on the evening of the 22nd
There will be plenty of masquera-
ders on hand to make the enter
tainment interesting. Mesdames
Mccartney Swindell and Webster
are on the arrangement committee
and this alone assures the enter
ment to be a grand success.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
100000 Cattle Sale.

A sale showing the extraordinary
advance in cattle prices is reported
from Fort Worth, Charles N. Whit
mer, of the L. S. ranch of Potter
and adjoining counties, sold large
number of grade Hereford yearlings
for June delivery al $24 for steer
and $23 for heifers yearlings. The
fatal amount involved is oyer 5000,
900.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
Big Land Deal.

One of the largest land deals ever
made in Northwest Arkansas, waf
consummated at Weiner, Ark, yes
terday, by Rocks & Aainsworth
when they sold 22,5OO acres of Poin
sett county land to G. B. Minick, o
Obion, Tenn, ,or s45, ,O0O.-[Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
Want our Customers

To know that we have the best
exchange and real estate con-
nection of any concern in the
southern states, receiving and
sending out more mail than
any similar concern south of
the Ohio river Consign your
stuff to us if you want it sold,
and we will realize on same tor
Won
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
Want Everybody

TOwait for ourSaturday auction
sales. Those thatneed household
or kitchen furniture, stock or
anything else that we may han
die
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17

,....,.f mounting speciality. o..
u.., .t1.s nf Watches aud Dit+
w. ,f..,ar shown in The city.
.-iars solicited. All goods
wd With guarantee
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
VOL XIV.

81:
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
Want to Exchange

Ten acres OF land, with seven
room house and in frst-class
condition, good improvements
and all under fence, adjoining
the city of Texarkana, for some
timbered lands in Little River
county, Arkansas. Will give
you a bargain.
TeXarkana Exchange,
WHATLEY & WAKEFIELD, PrOp'rS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-17
WhatI0y 4 WakefeId'S
WANT COLUMN.
Wanted to Purchase

A neat three or four room cot
tage house, for cash at once
Must he cheap and in good
npiUhhOrhOO1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-07
The Awakening of Uncle sam.

"Oh. Uncle sam" they said. "has grown
fat and loves his ease.
And he fingers long az table and distends
his growing eirth;
The strong arm we used 10 know has
grown sluggard-like and slow,
And they mock his SNUG indifference 70
the ends of AN the earth.
As his money bags grow heavy does his
love OF man grow small.
As his cushioned chair grows softer
does his callous heart grow hard:
He is careless of his fame and the glory
OF his name
And the vision of the prophet and the
rapture Of The bard.
And the tyrants in their anger lash
their slaves before his eyes
And he turns his sleepy features tow'rd
their faces hot with tears,
And he sits between his seas I'M his soft,
voluptuous ease.
And the voices Of their torment smte
his undiscerning ears.
All. the SANDER of the tongues that pro-
claimed his heart was cold!
All, the error Of the dotage that believ-
ed his arm was weak.
All, the folly mad and dire. that pro-
voked the slow TO ire.
And the pride that's in the careless and
the might that's i'm the meek.
He has risen from his feasting, the old
look is on his face.
For the voices OF the helpless and the
dying tnrons his path,
For he sees az last their tears and their
groans arc in his ears.
And his arm is clothed with thunder and
his heart IS nervod with WRATH
We have wronged him. the forbearing,
him the patient slow 90 smte.
And we love him more than ever and
are proudcr OF his fame.
And we weep the taunts we uttered and
the whispered sneers we muttered
For bis guns before Manila silenced
AN the tongues Of blame.
Sam Walter FOss in New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-07
FLAGS IN THE SOUTH.
An Unprecedented Demand FOR ihem
Since the War Began.

An ex-Confederate officer. who makes
yearly business trips through the South
ern States. remarks the wonderful growth
I'm patriotism throughout that section OF
the country as shown by the sudden
uopularitv of the stars and Stripes.
Il returned few days ago from a trlp
through several Southern States said
this gentleman. "and was amazed at the
number OF flags which were flying from
private houses and business blocks. IL
has been a matter Of remark 10 me that
since the civil war there has been a reu-
cence on the part of Southerners TO throw
the stars and Stripes 90 the breeze. Ihey
were Ioyal TO the Government but inc
use of the national cOlors was confined
IN the Government buildings, TO school,
houses i'm some sections, and 10 the
homes of Northern men, who decorated
their property with flags and bunting on
holidays. .,,,.,--
"But. with the beginning Of hostiHties.
a new era has begun. In my travels l
saw fully as many flags displayed III
Southern towns as is the custom mere i'll
the North. at present.
"In Atlanta ] visited a recruiting once
which was I'm charge of former Coniad-
crate fighter. He had strung an imn nse
Tag across the street from the building IN
which the recruiting station was situ'' iu'
IL hung directly over the sidewalk
Yes. -ahr said his veteran, L Iechoil
I've fixed 10 SO that every cl'iIen Jul ~
lapta vino passes this place Will nave 10
,,.,it, under the stars and Stripes.
S.crat9ry BLOCK OF the American Flag
Comp,nv said that his concern had
Skinned many more flags 90 southern
states than had been the rule heretofore
This was I'm part due 90 the moollIdtlon
of troops I'm Southern states. where locll
enthusiasm was. of necessity, at hlsH
pitch.
..,rhe numerous gatherings OF Confede-
rate Veterans. which are spring hNtuteS'
have resulted I'm more and heavier oIuerS
for flags than az any time IN the history
OF the country. Heretofore these ieuH-
ions have been the cause OF heavy buying
~ decorations of more or less fanciiul
designs But this year the veterans ana
tbeir friends seem 20 want the flags and
the national colors and these only with
the exception OF Cuban flags and en-
bIoms. which are. Of course. I'm steady de-
naud at present The filling or these
orders or a part of them, from the
South added TO the Nen9rally increased
call for flags throughout other sections
OF the country has caused us TO put our
factories on double time. We are run
ming twenty-four hours per day
The gentleman In charge OF the notion
department of the John Clahin Co.. Mt.
Brightson, added testimony on this sub
ject:
I'VE have had an Unprecedented call for
flags of the better grades from the
Southern States. during the last three
weeks. T have just returned from the
West ] went no further South then Gin
cinnati. but was told there that the use
of flags was very general AN through the
South. Cincinnati is a Southern city In
its trade-that is. the distributing mark
cts Of Cincinnati are chiefly in the South.
and the iobbers Of cincinnati have sold
many flags and much national bunting.
New York Evening Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-07
GERMANYS NEUTRALITY.
The Emperor Declares She Will Fully
Perform Its Duties.

BERLIN. May 6.-The ceremony OF
closing the session OF the Reichstag took
place to-day in the White Hall OF the
royal castle The Emperor i'm the speech
from the throne after referring 10 the
fruitful legislative results of the session.
including the increases OF the army and
navy whereby the peaceful security OF
the empire and an increased guarantee
OF the maintenance of European peace
have been secured emphasized the pa
ciGc character of the German foreign
policy. while 81 The same time vigorously
protecting German rights"
Referring 90 the war between Spain and
The United States. his Majesty said: Inc
Government win fully fulfill the duties in
other hand. viii protect. so far as posi-
BILE. German navigation and commerce
from molestatiOn or injury.
In regard 90 the Chinese question, the
Emperor said: The dispatch Of a squad
ron 10 KiaO Chou 10 demand atouement
for the blood Of GeTclan missionaries
made 10 possible 70 satisfy our long-cher-
ished and fGEy justified dhsire 90 obtain
foOthOlds IN East Asia. capable Of COM
mercial development and military defence.
This has been accomplished by q friendly
understanding with China and without
u disturbance OF the relations between
Germany and other States
After abiding to the settlement Of the
Greek finances the speech said II was the
earnesa endeavor Of the Emperor and his
federal allies TO promote the economic
burdens Of agriculture and assure the
security and expansion Of trade aId navi-
cation.
Ais Majesty concluded with thanking
the Rpichstag for the discharge of its
important duties"