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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
EVERYTHING SECRET.
Even High OnieiAls do Not Know what
the Court Has POUND.

Washington, Feb gS.-Nobody At ths
navy department, from the secretary
down, has any information whatever as
90 whether or not the Maine court Of in.
quiry will return 10 Havana from Key
West, and in fact the plans Of the court
are absolutely unknown here. For this
reason, it Is said at the department any
statement as 10 the probable date upon
which the court will report is conclu.
sions 20 the secretary Of the navy IL
purely speculative.
II is very doubtful In the minds o.
the officers here whether members Of
the court themselves are able 20 pass an
opinion on this point at this time, a. IL
Is believed the work 30 far done, aside
from that relating to the recovery of
dead bodies aud personal property, has
been scarcely more than preliminary
In this view Of the case Il may b. per.
oeived how difficult 1t would be for any
member Of the court 20 predict the date
upon which IL would report.
Captain Hawlcy. who Is directly in
charge Of that branch Of the navigation
bureau relating 20 enlisted men in the
navy, IS now directing the work Of his
Office 30 the issuance of death certificates
TO families OF the dead sailors. These
certificates are issued by the surgeon
general and navigation bureau, and are
thus conclusive evidence upon the audit
ors of the treasury department, who are
thereby Obliged to pay over 10 the legal
representatives or heirs Of the deceased
any sums Of money that may b. due
them by the United States government
on account Of accrued, paid OF retained
deposits.
II can be stated authoritatiyely the
navy department has received nothing
20 indicate the cause OF the explosion
and reports that advised il was by eIter.
nal agencies are without foundation.
Captain Sigsbce has telegraphed that
two moro dead bodies were recovered
Sunday. One was unrocognizAble, but
the other was identified as that Of J.
w. johnson. The captain also an.
nouncod the death in the hospital at Ha.
vana Of poor Holzer, who made such a
gallant siragglo for life
Commander Forsythe, at Key West,
tclegnphcd that he had in execution the
departments order, secured a plot Of
ground sn the cemetery at Key West in
which will b. inferred the remains Of
such victims as are brought from Ha.
yana. Admiral Sicari, personally, will
look after the funeral arrangements.
The battleship Texas, which has been
at Galveston, has returned to Tortugas
and joined the squadron.
The Castina arrived at Port of France
in the West Indies
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
WEYLER's ORGAN.
IL says There Was No Mine In the IIa-
xana Harbnr 90 Destroy Maine.

yanA Harbor to Destroy Maine.
New York, Feb. PA dispatch to
The Herald from Madrid says.
The Nacionata, General Weyler's
organ, scouts the theory Of a mine in
connection with the Maine disaster II
says IL has consulted one Of the chiefs
Of the army most authorized 10 speak on
the matter thus thinly Disgusting Gen
Wcyler himself as the speaker.
He says il is absolutely false that Gen
Weyler took away any documents or
plans necessary TO the government carry.
ing out the campaign. His defenses Of
the ports Of the island were confirmed
10 the mounting Of many cannOns Of as
large calibor as possible, their positions
being professional secret
II l. understood that the laying Of
mines and torpedoes werc confined to
the interior Of the island No defense
whatever Is necessary for that.
The problem Of defense has been
thoroughly studied aud the ports Of
Maianns, Havana and Santiago have
nothing 70 fear. Il would be difficult
for a hostile squadron 10 lie in front Of
the lay Of Havana, for the batteries es.
tabiished there would stop it,
The article ends
"Tho attack on General Ice rs having
nightly left Havana toa conference with
Colonel Annguereu or other rebel chiefs
Is an cdifying sight
The feeling here Is very bitter against
General Lee, whose "rrbel and jingo
sentiments, are constantly referred 20.
Spaniards look upon him as the most
mischieyous element in the prevention
Of a peaceful solution.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
AWAITING THE VlzcAYA.
Extreme Interest Ccntcred In the Ar.
rival OF the Battleship.

New York, Feb. gS-A dispatch to
The World from Madrid says
a report that Spanish squadron had
sailed for the United States has its only
foundation IN these facts:
Spain is hurricdly getting her navy
into fighting trim, and a torpedo tlotilla
will set sail t~ Havana this week.
The World correspondent learns OH.
cially from the Spanish navy depart.
mcnt that no squadron has sailed from
Spain within the last few days.
The only cruiser now on the way to
Havana is the Aliaciente Oqucndoa, sis.
ter ship to the Vizcaya.
a notilla, composed OF two torpedo
destroyors, three torpedo boats and the
steamship City Of Cadiz, under com.
mand OF Captain Villnmil, will leave
Cadiz for Havana this week, as has been
cabled already.
The only Spanish vessels which could
follow Immediately arr the cruisers In.
fanta. Maria Theresa. Alfonso Kill
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
NO FLEET HAS LEFT.
spain Has Not sent Additional Battle
ships TO Cuba.

spain Has Not sent Additional Battle
ships TO Cuba.
New York, Feb. 2s.-A dispatch %
The Tribune from Havana says:
The arrival Of the Spanish cruiser
cruiser Vizcaya is awaited with extreme
interest. IL is possible that the arrival
Of the cruiser will BE- made the occsaion
for demonstration on the part Of the
volunteers. The government cannot
well forbid demonstrations Of Spanish
loyalty. The occasion will afford an ex.
cellent opportunity TO measure the feel.
ing Of the Spanish classes The author.
ities are disquieted over the prospect Of
riotous proceedings over the vizcaya's
arrival.
The naval board shifts its inquiry 70
Key West temporarily While IL Is hold.
ing sessions there the work Of the divers
will go forward and something may be
done toward raising portions Of the
wreck Of the Maine. Members Of the
board discourage laying too much stress
on what the divers are doing or drawing
positive conclusions from their labors.
Nevertheless, they found the forward
magazine intact and have been bringing
up powder, which l. not likely TO have
remained powder If the explosion had
been an internal one. Much Of the eyi.
denoe leads 10 supper; the belief Of an
explosion produced by a submarine
mine. The inquiries o. the board are
directed along line 10 bring out facts
bearing on this point. The proof Il
neither final nor positive, but II Is
strong enough 20 make the theory Of an
accident a growing improbability. I'm.
Ill the hull and plates can BE- examined
no conclusive opinion can b. formed
That may b. determed by the time the
beard returns 20 Havana. Captain
Sampson and his associates aru aware Of
the impatience with which the result of
the inquiry Is awaited In the United
States, but their labars are too momen-
tons in consequence to be hurried
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
A RANK CIRCULAR.
II Was Distributed Upon the streets Of
the city Of Havana.

Nyw York, Feb 2S.-The World
prints the following circular, which it
says was distributed on the streets Of
Havana Il was headed, "Spaniards
without conditions"
Long live Spain with honor.
at is time we leave at one side lying
deccptions and paerilc fear. Il is nee
esary, even II we all uccumb In the
fight, not to stand the imposition Of that
proud and ambitious nation which at
every moment is taking advantage Of
the weakness Of Liloml government,
menaces us and throws down the gaunt.
let.
providence is taking our part, and II
not, see what has happened to that yes.
sci to which they condded all their
power.
"It is necessary to 90 to the ballotboH
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
Pacific slope FortIfying.

Port Townsend, Wash, Feb. 2s,.-The
work Of fortifying the three conspicu-
ous points contiguous to Port Townsend,
which has been going on in a desultory
fashion some months, is now being
pushed forward under special orders
from Secretary Alger and double forces
are being worked night and day to fin.
ish up, and preparations are being made
for placing heavy guns, which are due
10 arrive any day.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01

Chicago, Feb. eS.-The reports that 20
OF the swiftest telegraph operators in
the employ Of the Western Union Tele.
graph company at Chicago Were TO start
for Florida within the coming week,
practically under government sealed or.
ders, and that 80 men had already left
New York City for Jacksonville and
Key West were denied by William J..
Lloyd, superintendent OF the Western
Union.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01

three more torpedo destroyers and three
torpedo boats
All the other wRrships, including the
hattleships Pelayo and Emperador Car.
l0s Wand the armored cruiser Crystohal
Colon, are undergoing repairs. 1t will
take some time yet 20 complete the re-
pain, iit them out and mount the uns.
but they are being actively prepared for
servjae
General Weyler arrived al Barcelona
Sunday aud left Immediately for his
country seat In the mountains. He ex.
pocts 10 return 10 Barcelona on Tuesday
and reach Madrid on Wednesday.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01

Paris, Feb. 2s.-Thc Echo de Paris
expresses the hope that a European
statesman be found 10 intervene with a
view Of the maintenance Of peace b..
tween the United States and Spain. +"
The paper also says 1t regards the disso.
luton Of the Spanish cortes as an en-.
cuuraging symptom.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01

Tacoma, Feb. 2S-Governor Rogers
has ordered that the twelve companies
composing the national guard of Wash.
ington shall he Immediately recruited TO
their full strength with the object n
bringing the state militia up to the high.
est point OF efficiency.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
Spain 4. at Work.

Ferrol, Spain, Feb 9S Tho work Of
naval construction and armament Is be.
ing pushed by the government with
tho greatest activity at the arsenal and
dock yard
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
From the Chicago Dispatch.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan lsi. lSss.-
To Whom IT May Concern -
The Alamo Bi ycle House Of
his city are making aspeelalty OF
wheels for Newspaper premiums.
They have wheel which hasgiyt-
en- general satisfaction during tbs
past year, at q price that enabled
publ to offer them as q be
nus for new subscriptions. This
seems to be a popular thing and is
increasing each year. Their gen
eral manager 10 we'll and fayorably
known TO US, and any contracts or
statements he may make may be
relied upon.
Yours Very Truly,
The Chicago Dispatch.
Original copy on hle.l
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
FORECAST FOR TODAY.

FAIR
Temperature Yesterday Maximum 72 Min.
imum ~.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
From a Texas Editor.

The Alamo Bicycle sold by your
firm 10 everything II is represent
ed to be, and 10 ~ good II not bet
ter than many sold At $50. Weare
well pleased with IL, and so are
the readers Of the Texas Mining
and Trade Journal, a weekly pa.
per published by us, having a
large circulation in this and Ad.
joining states We give the Ala
mo Bicycles free to any person
bringing rs 90 paid subscriptions
at Sl.00 each. One young lady
brought US so in two days, anoth.
er In week. etc, and 80 we con.
slider this the best circulation pro-
ducer we have ever had.
We are, yours very respectfully,
The Texas Mining aud Trade Journal,
JoHS X. kosS Ediior.
Original copy on hlel
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-01
THE ALAMO BICYCLE.

making with the Chicago house which furnishes
bicycles submitted the following testimonials
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
To the PhiIipines--to New York.

MADRID, March 3.-The public is
much exercised over the report of the
presence of a squadron of the United
States war ships at Hong Kong, as
it il presumed that the vessels intend
to threaten Manila, the capital of
the PHILIPPINE islands, in the event of
war between the United States and
Spain.
Impartial in an article headed,
Ito Manila, to New York." quoted
an unnamed high parsonage who
scouts the idea of an imminent rup-
ture, and says, "the presence of war
ships at Hong Kong is only WASH
ington's policy with a view to con,
tenting the iingoes." The "high
parsonage" is said to have added:
"But America has not SO many
warships as to warrant such a bold
action. II the Yankees go to the
PHILIPPINES Spaniards will go to New
York"
Ell Globo reIparks: 1.-The govern
ment is still alive to the critical con-
dition and ia silently preparing for
the worst, bnt it is too diplomatic
to disclose the procedure by which it
is preparing for emergencies"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
Both the United States and Spain
Making Ready.
Spain Buys War Ships and Has Dis
patched Another Fleet to Cuban
Waters.-Regulars Receive Or.
ders ODE Ready to March.

WASHINGTON, March At was de-
veloped this afternoon through tele-
graphic correspondence between Sec
retary Long and Admiral Sicard that
the court of inquiry is unable to fix
even an approximate date of the con-
clusion Of it's investigation into the
disaster to the maine.
Sharing the general anxiety for
some information on this point, Sec
retare Long today, at the instance
of the cabinet, sent a telegram to
Admiral Sicard asking him when it
was probable that the report of the
court would be made, and late to-
night the following reply was re-
received:
"KEY WEST, Fla, March 4.-Secre-
tary of the Navy: Have talked with
the president of the court of inquiry
and agree with him that it is not yet
possible to fix a date for the finding,
as SO much depends upon the pro-
Rress of the divers and the wreckers
and the results they obtain. Every
effort is being made to advance the
inquiry. The court returns to Ha-
vana this evening. having about fin
.ished the investigation at Key West.
(Signed) SIcARD."
Admiral Sicard's message is re-
garded officially as disposing of the
reports that the court has as yet OBJ
tained positive or conclusive infor-
nation bearing upon the objects of
the investigation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
Tail Contract Letting.

Postmaster Stephens has received
official notice of the letting of the
mail contract from Great Falls to
Lewistown. The successful bidder
was j. i. Stewart, of Clinton. Mis-
souri,. who agrees to do the work for
81 ,040 per year from July LIST next.
For an intelligent comparison of this
bid with that undor which the line is
now being operated several matters
must be taken into consideration
When last awarded the line was
continuous from Great Falls to Bill
ings, a distance of 25S miles, while
now the lines from Lewistown each
way are separate contracts, the dis
tance from Lewistown to Great Falls
being officially given as 12I miles,
approximately half the distance.
The last contract was awarded for
Sl3,636 per year, one half of which
would be $6,SlS and Mr.. Stewart has
therefore taken it for S2.77S less than
the present contractors. The wall
has been during the past four years
that the price was SO low that the
contractors could not afford better
service, and if this be so. what may
we expect Mr.. Stewart to say when
he becomes acquainted with condi-
tions, which he evidently was not
| when he made such a bid. The bid
of Crowley & Stone was $3.50 and
that OF Johnston another 81 900 in
l a ..F
| were cognizant of the conditions and
their bids were necessarily more in
| telligent than that OF a man in Mis-
souri,, who, very likely, has never
visited Montana, but believes the
work can he performed as cheaply as
in his own state. The result of this
will be that the contract will be SUBJ
let, probably several times. and we
shall have the same elements to con-
tend with that we now have. Also.
the present contract calls for a q
hour six-times-a-w week schedule. while
the new contract for % hour daily
run. MIR. Stewart having made n
foolish bid is no reason why the cit
izens of this section should suffer and
from the day he takes possession of
the service, he should be promptly
and emphatically reported for every
failure to comply with the exact
terms of the contract. IL a strict
compliance causes him to lose money
it is not through any fault OF ours
The people have learned by expe-
rience what kind of kicking pays and
if Mr.. Stewards sub-cOntractors do
not comply strictly with their con-
tract, we want to make kicking a
business.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
The National Guard.

G. III. Preston, drill master of the
proposed company of the Montana
National Guard to be organized in
LewistOwn, received word Friday
that Lieut.. Wallace could not come
to Lewistown at the time he ex-
pected and that the mastering in of
the company must be postponed.
The boys were much disappointed.
A date has been arranged for Sat
urday, March 10, at 8 p. m, at the
court house. The "war scare" has
served to weed out from the company
those who had intended enlisting for
the sport of it and had not consid-
cred the serious side, and also those
whose family relations would not
admit of their answering promptly
the governors call, should such be
made. The boys who muster in"
will be ready for anything.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
i'm France for Brazil.

building i'm France for Brazil.
The Amazonius is ready for launch
ing and her sister ship will soon be
ready.
The Spanish government is also
endeavoring to secure guns and
large supplies of ammunition in Eng
land and on the continent for imme-
diate use.
The government seems to have
funds, for it is understood it has been
paying large part of the purchase
money in cash, giving good security
for the balance, these being the only
terms upon which the Armstrong;
would deal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
Power Mercantile Company.

circular to- the clergy and laity of
this diocese in which he says all
Catholics of this country should sup
port the United States in case of war
with Spain. The circular says: LAS
it Is evident that there is immediate
danger of war breaking out between
our country and Spain, let us pray
God that through intersessiOn of his
Immaculate Mother it may be hon
orably averted. We avail ourselves
of this opportunity to call to the
mind of our Catholic brethren that
should war break out between our
republic and Spain we are Obliged in
conscience to be loyal to the flag
Stars and Stripes"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
A Spanish Fleet for Cuba.

LONDON, March "A letter just re-
ceived here from Madrid says that it
is definitely reported there that a
fresh Spanish squadron, destined ror
Cuba, is being organized at Cadiz.
1t consists of four ironclads, Carlos
v. Pelayo, Alfonzo XIII, and an
other, several gun boats and trans
Atlantic steamer. Active work is
also proceeding upon the torpedo
boat destroyers Prosparina, Audaz
and Osada, and upon the torpedo
boats Habana, Retamosa and Bar
cello, which form the second torpedo
boat fiOtilla which Spain is sending
tO Cuba.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
ANN unition For the Fleet.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-The navy
department is making preparations
to replenish the supply of ammuni-
ton of the United States warships
on the Atlantic station. To this end
orders have been sent to the training
ship MOhican. now at Mare Island.
to carry ammunition. The ship was
just about to leave for a long cruise
with the naval apprentices. She
will carry 80 tons of ammunition for
the China fleet and will start almost
Immediately. 1t is said at the de-
partment that this is only a part of
the regular supply of ammunition
forwarded tn naval stations abroad
when opportunity serves.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
The Aslatic Squadron.

LONDON, March A special dis
patch from Shanghai says: 1.-The
United States squadron is concen-
trated at Hong Kong with a view
of active operations against Manila.
PHILIPPINE islands, in the event of an
outbreak of war between the United
States and Spain. The squadron,
which is very powerful, includes the
cruisers Olympia, Boston, Raleigh,
Concord, and Petrol.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
Army Officers to Be Ready.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, March 4.-The
army officers now representing the
United States at the Bethlehem Iron
company's works received orders
from headquarters to be ready on II
hours notice for service. Work on
the government contracts at the
works is being rapidly pushed as fast
as possible.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
Command Under Marching Orders.

SALT LAKE, Utah. March Act
ing under orders from department
headquarters. the entire command at
Fort Douglas has been inspected for
marching orders. The equipment.
arms and every important detail of
the oath infantry was found in excel
lent shape for movement on short no
tice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
Spain Buys Ships.

LONDON, March 4.-Spain has
purchased two cruisers which the
Armstrong; have been building for
Brazil, the Amazonius and q sister
ship, unnamed, of 1000 tons each,
q knots and 10 guns.
Spain is also negotiating for, and
will probably secure two cruisers Of
q similar type, which have been
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleapses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 30
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SKRUP CO
sAs FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. M. AEw vQex ~
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
Loyal Catholics.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 3.-Areh-
bishop w. H. Gross has addressed a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09

Beached linen napkins, 800
Turkey table oamask, 25
Unbleached linen danlask 30
Brdseye towels big .25
Glass check tOVVeling, 4
Good black satne, 10 yd
blue Calico .12A pc
Ch hoods sold regularly $780, left
>CWe will gladly mail samples request to those outoown
keeP it on Your mind expect our entire new stock
To be sale April lst,
&c &c &c Many New Features Will be Hdded. e e e
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09

District Court Sessions. 1888 = March 2ls'
June 9Th, August lst, October 18TH
County CommissioneIs meet N h IN regular ns Sen Se
tember and December.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09
SCHOOL BOARD.

w. E. Cor. Chairman; F. E. Wright. John
Vadnais, J. b. Thompson, X. y. Jackson, q.
Mackey, w. H. Culver. E. q. Worden, CLERK.
Regular meetings nrst Saturday Of each month
st D n, at Cort Il Worden's once.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09

w Ladies dark colored shirt waists, all
w. just half price. Fanneette wrappers that sold
regularly at 81 25 $175 each only few left choice
~ for$ $1OO. O O 0 O 0 O O
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09

MEN OF THE WORLD; Meets the second
and fourth Tuesday of each month at Stafford's
hall, Main street. at D. m.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-03-09

JUDITH LODGE, NO. 80. i. o. O. F.
Meets every Monday evening in the Stafford
10 attend JAS. NJ. CROFT, N.G.
A. w. SroDDARD. Rec. Secy.