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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
PRAISE FOR THE HERALD
 AND CALL SERVICE
Only Accurate Description of the Great Battle Was Written by
 Their CorreSpondents

NEW YORK, May S.-The Herald to- morrow will say: "The graphic ac- count of the battle of Manila, which the Herald published yesterday from it's special correspondent. who stood beside Commodore Dewey on the bridge of the flagship Olympia during the entire en- gagement, Is followed this morning by another important dispatch cabled by our correspondent from Hongkong, and giving additional details, which will be read everywhere with absorbing interest. It is a most timely sequel to the unparalleled dispatch which the Herald printed yesterday, and which gave to the public of two hemispheres the only full, detailed and accurate de- scription published of the great naval battle written by an eyewitness in the thick of the fight.
 That this is the verdict of the press, as well as of naval experts and the gen. eral public, is shown by the 1inions cs newspapers from the Atlantic sea- board to the Pacific Coast, which were printed this morning. Thus the New Orleans Picayune pronounces it as the only complete account received by any American newspaper while the Chi cago Times Herald says that compared with this report all others published by our contemporaries were insignificant and incomplete and made up in padding what they lacked in facts
 The San Francisco Call speaks in the same enthusiastic strain. Thus another triumph it declares, has been achieved by the Herald's news service, which, for the purpose of gathering and disseminating news of the war with Spain is now without a competitor wor- thy of being called a rival To which the St. Louis Republic aptly adds: Tt was natural that Commodore Dewey should cable his appreciation to the
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
ACT OF TREACHERY
 QUICKLY AVENGED.
Spanish Ship Sunk With All on Board for Opening Fire After Hav-
 ing Surrendered.

LONDON, May 9.-The Hongkong correspondent of the Daily Mail gives the following additional details of the battle of Manila.
 There was an act of treachery on the part of the Spanish ship which lowered her flag and then fired at boats crew sent to take possession of her. She did not hit the boat, but our guns were turned on her and tore her to pieces She went to the bottom with all on board. Several vessels close in- shore behaved in the same way and shared her fate"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
Methodism Gains Model House Of Worship Through
 One Mans Gener0Situ,

sRev Owen Hole Memorial M E.
  Sunday with is rebuilt in 1893 and in December M the contract le remodeng This sbeendo O.
   of
  able the and Merriam,
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
Joins the Flying Squadron.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May S.-The new cruiser New Orleans joined the flying squadron at Old Point Comfort shortly after o'clock this evening. It is expected that the New Orleans will coal here, and while her bunkers are being replenished she will receive her coat of paint
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
Troops Ordered to Wrangel.

VANCOUVER BARRACKS, Wash, May S.-General Merriam, commander of the Department of the Columbia, to- day issued an order directing Captain Bogardus Eldridge, Fourteenth Infan- try, stationed at Skaguay, Alaska, to proceed with one company of infartry to Fort Wrangel. This order is occa- stoned by reports of wholesale robber- ies and hold-ups by thugs and gam blers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
The Cincinnati All Right.

KEY WEST. May ,S.-There is no foundation for Captain General Blanco's dispatch to Madrid as to the United States cruiser Cincinnati. She has been lying here several days and nothing is wrong with her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
FAKE STORY OF A
 BATTLE AT SEA
Cruiser Montgomery Had No Engage ment With Spanish
 Ship of War.

Copyrighted 1S9S by James Gordon Bennett.
 CAPE HAYTIEN, May 8.-The story sent out from here earlier in the day to the effect that the United States cruiser Montgomery had been in an engage ment with a Sranish cruiser is abso- lutely untrue.
 There are many rumors about the nearness of the Spanish fleet. but no re- liable information is obtainable.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09

the present administration, as the in- surgents of the Philippines are quite unfit to participate in their Govern ment It is believed here if the Span iards do not meet the views of Wash ington in the matter then Dewey will take prompt steps to administer the islands for the United States as soon as he receives the necessary troops and supplies from San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
Spanish Steamships Sail.

ST. THOMAS, Danish West Indies, May 8.-The Spanish steamers Rita and Paulina have sought refuge here. They had on board general cargoes intended for Porto Rico Later they cleared for sea and went westward. The Spanish steamer Alfonso XIII. is reported to have arrived at San Juan de Porto Rico.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
Gunboat Wheeling Returns

SEATTLE, Wash, May 8.-The gum boat Wheeling returned here to-day from Cooks Inlet, Alaska. She will await orders.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
French Press Chagrined.

LONDON, May 9.-According to dis patch from Paris Commodore Dewey's dispatches and the completeness of the American victory have greatly chagrined the French press, which has been assur- ing France that the Americans were locked up in Manila Bay. The Russian papers are full of criticisms of the Span ish fighting. They accuse the Spaniards of losing the arsenal at Cavite through
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
Channel Squadron Sails.

Copyrighted. 1898, by James Gordon Bennett.
 GIBRALTAR, May 8.-The British channel squadron sailed yesterday. It is reported one ship goes to Malaga, one or two to the Canary Islands, three to Sierra Leone and the others to Arosa Bay
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
ADVERTISEMENTS.
STRONG STATEMENTS.
Three Women Relieved of Female
 Troubles by Mrs. Pinkham.

From Mrs. A. W. SMITH, 59 Summer St., Biddeford, Me:
 ''For several years 1 suffered with various diseases peculiar to my sex. Was troubled with a burning sensation across the small of my back, that all- gone feeling, was Respondent, fretful and discouraged; the least exertion tired me. I tried several doctors but received little benefit. At last I de- cided to give your Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial. The ef- feet of the first bottle was magical. Those symptoms of weakness that was afflicted with, vanished like vapor before the sun. l cannot speak too highly of your valuable remedy. It is truly a boon to woman"
 From Mrs. MELISSA PHILLIPS, Lex ington, Ind, to Mrs. Pinkham:
 Before began taking your medicine I had suffered for two years with that tired feeling, headache, backache, noap- petite, and rundown condition of the system. I could not walk across the room. have taken four bottles of the Vegetable Compound, one box of Liver Pills and used one package of Sanative Wash, and now feel like new woman, and am able to do my work"
 From Mrs. MoLLIE E. HERREL, Pow ell Station, Tenn:
 ''For three years suffered with suchs weakness of the back, I could not perform my household duties. I also had falling of the womb, terrible bear ing-down pains and headache. have taken two bottles of Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound and feel like new woman. recommend your medicine to every woman know"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09

been cruising in the Strats of Gibraltar with large torpedo boat. The Span ish steamer Pielago now converted into cruiser, Is stationed at Algeciras.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09
Chnia's Neutrality.

Lu4,DON, May s.-A dispatch from Shanghai announces that the Govern ment has issued a proclamation of neu- trality in the war between the United States and Spain.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-09

Cruising About Gibraltar.
 GIBRALTAR, May S.-All day long the converted steel yacht Giralda has
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
WESTERN WOOL TOO LIGHT.
Justice, Bateman & Co., of Philadelphia,
Claim Territorial Woods are not Suitable
for Army Uses.

Justice, Bateman & Co. of Phila-
delphia, woolcommission merchants,
who, it should be remembered, never
favor selling outright, say in their
latest circular:
Territorial woods are too tender in
staple for army clothing, and as
there is at present very little demand
for wool for other purposes, these
qualities are neglected and easier.
The few lots changing hands are
mostly sold on a secured basis of
45c to 4Sc for selected territorial fine
delaine, and 43c to 44c secured for
shorter staple fine clothing fieeces, as
well as for fine medium. Low
medium territorial woods suitable
for blankets sell ON a securing basis
of 32c to 35c, while really coarse
woods sell even below 30c secured.
Reference to the schedule of our
circular of April 1st and diagrams
i'm circular of March 1st showing the
importing point of various grades,
reveals a wider margin between
present prices for territorial woods
and their importing point than is
shown in many other grades.
Owing to the war scare and cancel
lations for woolens resulting there
from, there is at present but q
limited market for wool. In view o.
these facts it will be necessary tC
carry it until values are better estab
lished. We therefore propose to
make cash advances on nconsignments
of wool to the extent of two-thirdi
of the Philadelphia quotations, in
cluding the freight as part of th'
advance; free storage and insurance
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

on the line would commence in about
a month and that it would be con-
structed and in operation by the
middle OF June. the purpose being to
have it in working order at the be-
ginning of the wool season. He esti-
mates the cost of putting in the line
at $40 per mile, or u total of $4,000.
The head office of the company will
be located at Lavina, in Scott Bros.
store, while the Billings office will be
at the central station of the city
exchange. 1t is proposed to extend
the line on to Lewistown later in the
season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
The Bugie Call

1t thrills among the rocky hills,
. 1t sings along the shore.
1t shakes the echoes round the lakes,
1t stills the breakers roar.
1t wakes the fiery Southern soul,
And through the rugged West,
1t calls as if with drummer's roll.
The bravest and the best.
Ger North, South. East and West it floats
Where'er its tidings fall
\ hundred thousand loyal throats
Cry Ready to the call.
1t thrills among the rocky hills,
1t sings along the sea,
II shakes the echoes round the lakes
The bugle of the free.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
BILLINGS TO LEwlSTOwN.
These Points VIII be Connected by Telephone
Before Snow Flies.
billings Gazette.1


Harry F. Scott of the Lavina Mer-
eantile firm of Scott Bros. spent
yesterday in the city and left for
home this morning, after having
completed arrangements that will
result in the early construction OF a
telephone line between Billings and
Lavina, a distance of fifty miles. The
inc is to be built and operated by u
ftock company and articles OF incor-
'poration were drawn up in this city
yesterday and will be filed first with
,he county clerk at Lewistown. The
company is to be known as the Bill
ings x Fergus County Telephone Co.
ind has for its incorporators and
rustees, Harry F. Scott, Frank ID.
scott, Ludwig Lehfeldt and NJ. F.
rrask of Lavina and E. NJ. Hunger
ord of this city. The company is
capitalized for 5000 and the stock,
b, 900 of which has actually been
ubscribed, Is divided into shares of
ne par value of $40 each.
Mr.. Scott said last night that work
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
Salute.
The Yankee tar has a soul for war,

The Yankee tar has a soul for war.
As fierce as bird of prey,
And never foe has dimmed his star,
Nor driven his ships to bay
But as for the Spanish sailor,
\ craven soul is he
And we'll train our guns on the Spaniard sons
Till their fleets are swept from the sea!
Oh we'll for the slur of the murderer,
On Americas soldiery,
But never a power was conqueror,
Ger people brave and free.
For the Spanish troops derision
Who tackle an iron foe
An open field for assassins
Makes graves for the tienus of woe.
While the scepter of lust is grouud in the dust
And the hope of its hate laid low.
Then hail to the flag of Freedom,
Wherever it is unfurled,
And hail to its soldiers and sailors
Who fight no men tight
Till right is even stronger than might
And sunshine covers the world.
EDGAR l.. MASTERS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
LETTER FROM EDnONTON.
Major Mclaughlin Writes of His Trip to the
North.

Ex-Sheriff George B. Mclaughlin of
Choteau county writes to the Fort
Benton River Press from Edmonton
as follows:
"At this point there is some placer
mining going on, the bars yielding
from 81 to 81 per day, but on Peace
river, some $50 miles distant, they
are beating that average badly. We
expect to try the Peace river country
and may go on to the Mcmillan
river, some / ,15O miles northwest of
here.
MANY OF the outfits that left on
the snow with sleds are discouraged
and are turning back. They are
principally English and eastern
parties, and as soon as the novelty
wore off they quit.
"At Mcleod 4 saw John Flynn,
late of Fort Benton, also George
Piddock, who used to be with
Morgan Williams on the Teton. L
also met George Henault and Fred
Kanouse, old-time Benton residents.
W. S. Stocking was at Edmonton.
He had rather rough trip overland,
but got through in pretty good
shape. 1 understand that he has
taken a contract to transport stuff
by team for the government.
"All old-timers up here seem to
know Tom Todd. When they find
that 1 am from Fort Benton they
ask first of all about him. A number
also claim old-time acquaintance
with Tom Clary. The country here
is fiat and as a rule heavily timbered
| with birch and cottonwood-quite q
contrast to Montana prairies.''
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
Gilt Edge Law Suits.

The Anaconda Standard, referring
to suits recently filed in the courts OF
Cascade county, contained the follow
ing concerning suits transferred from
this district:
There were also three suits filed
which We're brought on change of
venue from the district court i'm
Fergus county. The first is that of
John j. Mcdonnell VS.. II. E. Collins
and j. T. Arlington. The original
complaint, which was filed on March
Is, 1896, alleges that the plaintiff sold
to the defendants on Feb. /, 1894,
II, ,O75 pounds of beef at a contract
price amounting to $703,75, and
delivered the same at the instance
and request of the defendants to the
Gilt Edge Mining company. Nopart
of this sum has since been paid. On
April IL, 1896, defendants asked for
a change of venue on the ground
that neither one of them was or ever
had been residents of Fergus county.
Judge Dubose, by an order issued
on Aug, denied the application, and
the case went to the supreme court.
On April II, of the last year, the
ruling of the lower court was revers-
ed and the case sent back.
"The suit of Ernest Kies has
followed about the same trail and is
directed against the same defendants.
The suit includes two claims, one for
himself for merchandise sold by one
g. p. Burnett, which latter claim
has been assigned to the plaintiff.
Both claims amount to 81 sos. 80, but
part of this sum has been paid and
the complaint asks judgment for
S959.02, with interest. The third
suit is brought by T. r. Matlock
against j. L. Arlington alone and
is for $556.95 worth of board furnish.
ed, SO it alleges, to the employees oi
the Gilt Edge Mining company at the
request of the defendant"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
Ths

You know the name and
brand, it has been one Of our
leading sellers in Mems Goods
for some years; we have sold
thousands of them at $3.50
each, and you know that is a
fair price for a good hat. We
have them in all sizes and
new shapes, such as
FedoraS in black and brown,
Derbys in black, latest shapes,
MontanaS in nutra and black,
Dakotas in nutra and black.
We offer the choice of
tiger hats for $500 each.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
r eport of DR.. Lindsey, Collector.

Shat those who kindly contributed
toward defraying the expenses of the
reception rendered the boys OF
company 1, N. G. NJ, last week by
the ladies of Lewistown, may know
what disposition was made of the
the amount collected, 1 submit the
following report. 1t will be noted
that the balance left after defraying
such expenses was turned over to
Capt. Preston for the benefit of the
company:
Received on subscription, $1O2 %
Mrs. Beck, flowers,
napkins and bunting,$ 9.55
Mrs. McHugh, dish wash
Ing, etc..-........-.......-.... 2.OO
Mrs. McCann, same. 200
f. A. Foster, oranges. 1000
Power Mercantile Co.,
coffee and sugar.......... $50
Mrs. W. ID. Deaton,
cream-one gal........... 1.6O
Mrs. S. Hansen, cream,
one gal....................... 1.60
W. HI. Culver, lights. $50
NJ. j. Garrett, material
for flags and crape..... ass
Geo. Pugh, making 100
| sand wiches and coffee, 4.5O
Ten girl walters at 81. 1000
Two boys hauling water LIS
Mrs. Noble and Butler
| making Cuban flags. 500
Capt. Preston, for Com
pany I........................ 1000
$lO2.25 $1O2 2
CLIFF LINDSEY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

Do not buy bicycles until you see
Hobensack & Stoddard's line of
Cresents-the latest models. They
will have chainless wheels, medium
sized wheels and wheels for boys and
girls.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

every pair guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction in
wear and fit or your money
returned.
All the latest French shapes
in short corsets are to be had
, here.
We have 36 pairs of Royal
Worcester Corsets, most all
sizes, We offer the entire lot
for SSc. q pair.
They are worth $1.25 to $1.50.
This is a genuine bargain.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

for a period not exceeding six months
is included in the commission if con-
signors wish to have their wool
held that long.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-Assi-itant
Secretary MeiklejOhn today chartered
thirty ships with a capacity OF $4,000
men. They are to be used to convey
troops to the Philippines and Cuba.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

MADRID, May 10.-Blanco cabled a
request for considerable supplies and
provisions for Havana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

TAMPA, May 1O.-Command of the
troops at Tampa today was turned
over to Major General Wade by Ma
ior General Shafter in conformance
with orders received from Washing
ton. 1t is said no change in plans re-
garding the movement of troops from
this point toward Cuba are contem-
plated. Shafter will command the
army on Cuban soil and direct the
conflict against Havana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Gen. Miles
and his entire staff will leave Wash
ington tonight for Tampa to accom-
pany the first military expedition to
Cuba, unless the present plans are
changed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

$1O2.25 $1O2.25
CLIFF LINDSEY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

WASHINGTON, May 10.-News has
just reached the navy department
that the Spanish Cape Verde fleet has
arrived at Cadiz.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

BAHIA, BRAZIL.-The Battleshfp,
Oregon, arrived here at $40 this
morning. 1t is said she is acting
under instructions from Washington.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
Power
Mercantile
Company.

4 Reliable Store
With Reliable Goods
Reasonably Priced
nuSlin Underwear.
Beyond a question of doubt. show the
handsomest assortment of muslin wear ever
bought for your selection. Trimmed in the
very latest styles with lace. embroidery and
tucks,
Skirt prices begin at sI.7s, and up by easy
stages to $3.7S.
Gowns are priced from sI.oo up to $500.
Drawers commence at 6sc. and go on up to
$I.zS.
We show these goods to match at the various
prices.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11
While In the Neighborhood Sampson May
Take Possession of Porto Rico and
Big Coal Supply There.
Especial to the Argus.)

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Up to the
time Secretary Long started to the
cabinet meeting today he was with
out any information from Simpsons g
fleet OF concerning any action. The
state department gives out the fol-
lowing: "Official information has
been received that four Spanish cruis-
ers and three torpedo boat destroy
ers have returned to t'adiz.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

Saranoc CARIBOU gloves, 5 so
&" light calf d" 100
=" heavy +" 1.25
steam proof buck, 1.25
Fred Busby's California Buck
gloves.
Light weight welted, $1.50
Hand sewed single welt, LIS
=" double welt, 200
Every pair of gloves sold by
this house guaranteed to give
satisfaction in wear or your
mony back on demand.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-11

! We sole agents for Schilling's American
Lady Corsets; none better made. Each and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-10
TEXAS STATE FAIR
and Dallas Exposition.
Rates to Dallas.

Selling Oct. and II, leaving Dali
las on following Monday after date
Of sale, for round trip, S3.S5.
Selling Sept. 30 to Oct. B, inclusive
same train schedule, good to return
any time from date Of sale up to and
including Oct. IL, for round trip, "a. 10.
Passengers to be furnished through
round trip tickets from Ardmore to
Dallas and return via Fort Worth and
Texas and Pacific railway, and care
should be taken by passengers TO get
aboard Texas and Pacific train on
return trip from Dallas, either at T..
& p. depot or at brick Union depot
on Lamar street, changing cars at
Fort Worth to Santa Fe train. Trans
fer lines in Fort Worth will transport
all passengers between the two depOts
without cost to them, the same being
included in price of ticket as above
stated. A. LUCAS, Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-10
LEBANON LETTER.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Lebanon, Oct. 8-The Dawes
Commission have completed their
work at this place and gone. They
commenced enrolling here Monday
morning and finished Tuesday
night, took their departure for
Colbert Thursday morning. There
were but few applicants here.
About 200 were enrolled. There
is some dissatisfaction here, as at
other places, still we think the
commission do the best they can to
make fair enrolment under the
instructions they have.
The weather still continues hot
and dry. Stock water is getting
scarce.
Mrs. Alex. Kirtley, who has
been quite sick for several days, is
reported better.
G. W. Wisdom, we are sorry to
say, is dangerously sick
DIR. Ussery has been on the sick
list for the past week.
Miss Matte Williams, who has
been visiting in Texas for the past
few months, returned yesterday, to
the JOY of her friends. Miss Mat
tie is quite a favorite with our
people.
ClayyWebster and Leonard Ryne,
former citizens of our burg, but
now of Sulphur, are visiting in the
city.
There have been a great many
strangers in our quiet little burg
the past week.