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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
MORE MEN NEEDED.
TASK AT MANILA TOO ARDUOU8
FOR 4 SMALL FORCE.
All the Troops IT San francisco VIII be
Dispatched ~ soon - Transports Can
be securcd--May Have to Fight
the Insurgents.

Warrington. Aug. 2.--Gencral Mer
ritz has again caoled to the war de,
partmsnt as to the situation in Manila
which he finds very unsatisfactory and
dangerous. owing to the attitude OF the
insurgents. In the opinion Of Gen
eral Merritt. the attitude of the insur-
gents there Is similar TO that assumed
by Garcia's Cubans upon the question
Of their right to enter and posse ss
themselves OF the city. although In
this case the insurgents are a much
more formidable element, being not
only more numerous, but better armed
ing numerous victories over their Span
ish foes. General Merritt however, in
dicates that he will do his utmost to
protect the citizens from the savagery
Of tho insurgents, though his task is a
delicate and difficult one, because Of
he fact that he must, while fighting
The Spaniards, be ready at any moment
10 repel the insurgents.
The general gave notice that he was
shout to combine with Admiral Dewey
In joint demand for the surrender of
the city TO the United States forces,
thus forestalling the insurgents, and
this move may cause rupture.
1t is possible, in view of the fact that
General Merritt's cnblegram was sent
from Cavite last Thursday, that this
movement has been made already by
the combined military and naval forces,
although there is some doubt on this
point. on account of statement from
Merritt that he will receive all his sol
diers before attacking. 1t is possible
the demand might be made without
being followed by an attack, w hich
may be deferred until all the troops
have reachep Cavite.
Up to the date of the report, General
Merritt had with him about IL, 900 sol
diers.
In all, seven expeditions have left
San Francisco for the Philippines, and
1t Is the intention TO furnish Merritt at
least 5000 men more than his present
force. IL he delays his attack until all
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
FIreproof Decks for warships.

Washington, Aug 3-Fireproof wood
is again in full favor in the navy,
Secretary Long having issued an order
requiring it for the decks of the battle
ships and monitors, the only place
from which it has been excluded by
preceding orders, on account of some
commanders report of dampness. The
secretary has decided that the battle
of July has removed any doubt as to
the Importance of protecting warships
from fire by the best means within
reach, so he will appoint board, to
consist of line officer, a naval con-
structor and chemist, to examine the
reports coming from officers command
ing ships fitted with t1reproof wood,
especially those which were present in
the battle where the Spanish ships
were burned, and he has instructed the
construction bureau to gather all the
information possible of this kind for
submission to the board.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
BIS MARCk is DEAD.
The Iron Chancellor Passes Peacefully
Away to the Great Beyond.

Berlin, Aug. 1.-Prince Bismarck died
shortly before IL p. IN. Saturday.
His death was painless and peaceful,
having occurred while the prince was
unconscious. For several hours he had
been gradually sinking
The death of the ex-chancellor comes
as surprise to all Europe Despite
the family's denials, there was an I'M
dercurrent of apprehension when the
sinking of the prince was first an
nounced. inspired more by what the
family left unpublished than by any
information given. But when the daily
bulletins chronicled improvements in
the princes condition, detailed his ex-
tensive bill of fare and his devotion to
his pipe, the public accepted DR..
Schweningers assertion that there was
no reason why Bismarck should not
reach the age of 90.
Bismarck's public career began in
1S47, when he was elected to the Prus-
sian house of bourges, three years later
being elected to the German diet His
life work was the cementing of the
empire and giving the people part in
the government of their country, which
made them more patriotic. 1t took
several years to accomplish this result.
The German empire, composed of
number OF former weak and in depend
ent states, is the fruition of Bis narck's
efforts. The progress of Germany since
that time has been due largely to his
sagacity and statesmanship. When
William ii assembled the throne the
young emperor made the old prince
understand that he was not congenial.
Bismarck, therefore, resigned March
Is, 1890, and retired to private life.
He was SO years old.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
SPAIN WILL ACCEPT.
Belief Expressed That Peace WIN BE
Declared by August 10.

Belief Expressed That Peace WIN b,
Declared by August 10.
Madrid. Aug. 2.--The cabint council
sat for hours, discussing the peace
terms. A dispatch was then sent to
Washington for further explanation of
.ome difficult points.
When tho replies are received, the
cabinet will reassemble.
Senior Sagasta, the premier. confirms
the report that ''some notifications of
the original terms have been obtain
ed"
The Liberal says that the Spanish
American peace commissioners are to
meet In London, aud that the points to
be discussed will be the disposition
10 be made OF the Philippine islands,
the payment of the Cuban debt. the
evacuation Of Cuba aud Porto Rico,
and the ownership of the war material
in the Antilles.
Paris, Aug. SIT is announced in .
dispatch from Madrid to the Temps
that the Spanish cabinet Is to meet aud
draw up SPANS reply to the United
States answer to peace proposals.
In conclusion. the Madrid dispatch
says It is tho general belief that peace
viii be an accomplished fact before
august Is.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
CORRUPT ENGLISH FrNANcIERs
DepiorHbis ConditiHns Reached Upon Invep
tigation OF Bankrupt Comps ny.


London, Aug. e.--The examination
of Ernest Tcrah Hooley, the bankrupt
company promoter, Is creating panic.
The most surprising conditions Of dis
honesty are being brought to light A
number OF lawyers were pre- sent In be.
half OF the distinguished clients who
denied Mr.. Hooley's charges In DON nee
tion with the payment Of large sums
Of money for the use OF their names,
or for introductions to people of prom
inence. Mr.. Hooley said in regard to
the Earl OF Winchelsea, that the latter
himself suggested he ought to be given
slo, 900 for joining the directorate of
the cycle tube company. The Earl,
witness adds, said be could not take
the money personally, but remarked
that 1t would be given to his brother,
Mr.. Fitch Hatten Continuing Mr..
Hoolcy asserted that the Earl Of Win
chelsea also received $4,000 for joining
the directorate of horseless carriage
company.
AS TO the Earl of Albemarie, Mr.
Hooley said that his silly disclaimer
did not need any explanation. Mr..
Hooley testified that Earl de la War;
offered him $1,000 to say that the e25,-
600 paid him by the witness was gift,
made after the fotation of the com
pany in which the Earl figured.
Mr.. Hooley further testified that GER
tain directors of the Humber company
offered him $1,000 and $4,000 to commit
perjury and say that the ESQ, 900 which
he had paid them was profit from other
business.
Mr. Hooley said that while out driv-
ing a little man in hanson cab
stopped him and said:
"There are thousand sovereigns in
the hanson for YOU"
Mr.. Hooley said he replied: What
have | to do for that?"
TIL ereupon tie little man is alleged
to have answered. IF you will say
the money you gave Lord Albemarie
was present, made after the company
was hoated. am instructed to leave
you the sovereigns and take your word
of honor"
Mr.. Hooley replied: II told him l
would punch his head if he did not go
away
Mr. Hooley then told OF the pay ments
which he claims to have made to the |
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
TWO MORE ISLANDS.
Hawaii Goes Into the Annexation business
Herself.

San Francisco, Aug. News has
been received that on the day that the
news OF annexation was received in
Honolulu an expedition, authorized by
the Hawaiian republic, started on a
1,7oo mile voyage to annex two islands
to the Hawaiian group. The islands in
question are Dyer and Morell, about
100 miles apart The Hawaiian flag
has never been raised over these is
lands, and Senator @. N. Wilcox was
sent on the steamer waindale to form
ally annex them to the republic. He
ssilsd before learning that Hawaii had
become q part OF the United States
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
MERRITT WANTS $4,000.
Proposes to Have Enough Troops to
whip the Rebels.

whip the Rebels.
San Francisco, Aug. I'm reply to a
dispatch received from General
Merritt, now at cavite, General Merri-
am cabled that siuce the departure of
the governor general of the Philip
pines five transports with 4,s97 men
had sailed from this port.
Scarcely had the message been sent
before General Merriam received word
from the war department that General
Merritt had ask to have his command
increased from 10000 to 5000 troops
In order to be able to meet any emer-
gency which may arise on account OF
the hostile attitude of Aguinaldo and
the insurgent forces
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
PEACE TERMS ACCEPTED.
Administration Receives Unofficial Ad
Vices to This Eject.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Shortly before
midnight Secretary Alger, as he left
the White House, after conference
with the president, said the admins
tration had received no official infor-
nation that the Madrid government
had accepted the terms of peace pro-
posed by the United States.
Unofficially the president had been
had accepted the terms Of this coun-
try for a cessation of the war. The un-
official news reached the president in
the form not only of press dispatches,
but of private dispatch from con-
sular agents of the United States.
While this government has strong rea-
peace have been agreed to by the Mad
rid government, the president is TAX
ing nothing for granted. Arrange
ments for pressing the war to sue
cessful conclusion are going forward
precisely as If no negotiations for
peace we're in progress. Notwithstand-
ing these warlike preparations, the
belief in official circles tonight amounts
almost to a conviction that active
hostilitics have been practically con-
cluded. A prominent official of the
administration said 1.-The end is near,
in my opinion. The information thus
far received is unofficial and meagre,
but that it is accurate in the main we
have no reason to doubt. In fact, we
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
AWAITING A REPLY,
UNLESS TERMS ARE ACCEPTED
WAR WILL CONTINUE.
French Ambassador Has Power to Act.
But the Agreement Must be Ratified
at Madrid-Depends on Spain
When War Shall Cease.

Washington, Aug. Persons best
| informed as to the probabilities declare
that the answer Of the Spanish govern
ment to the terms of peace outlined by
the government of the United States
is not expected before Tuesday. This
opinion is based upon knowledge of
the time when the United States com
munication was received in Madric
which is not until an early hour this
morning, the time required to decipher
it, the necessity for an extended con-
sideratioD of the matter by the Spanish
cabinet and also the necessity for care
fully framing the rejoiner. 1t is not
meant by this statement to question In
any manner the plenipotentiary pow
ers of NJ Cambon, the French ambas-
sador, in dealing with the subject. On
the contrary, they are in latitude wider
than those usually conferred in such
cases. But his position is somewhat
similar to that of the president him
self, who is obliged to secure the sane
ton of the United States senate to any
treaty of peace that he may prepare,
for the ambassador must submit to
the Madrid cabinet for its approval any
agreement that he may enter into.
But in the drafting of such an agree
ment he is fully authorized to proceed
in his discretion and to guard against
any possibility of reputation of his
action he has been given the minutest
definition of the concessions that will
be made by the Spanish government
on every point that by any possibility
could be expected to arise in the course
of the negotiations
1t was not known to our government
that M. Cambon had such powers when
he appeared at the White House to re-
ceive the American answer, and as
only the president was satisfied that he
was competent to deal in any author
lied manner with our government, the
production of his credentials was hailed
with satisfaction, as tending to hasten
the reaching of an agreement without
loss in time and in the most direct
manner. Technically the United States
is now treating with Spain without
the intervent ton of any third power.
1t may be said, also, that NJ. Cambon
is proceeding with traightforwardnes
towards his object and that there is no
fear of devious diplomacy being intro
duced into the negotiations.
The progress made in the negotia-
tions has given rise in some quarters
to an expectation that hostilities are
to be suspended very soon. This will
depend entirely upon the attitude of
the Spanish government and the future
Of its answer to our demands. 1t has
been made clear to the French am
that hostilities will not be
suspended except upon the assurance
Of full acceptance of our conditions
and he has undoubtedly informed the
spanish cabinet it depends on Spain
when the war shall cease.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05
PRIVATE BRANDT's CASE.
Honorably Discharged ON the Ground
of Disability.

San Francisco, Aug. 3.-Private Jo-
seph Brandt of the Utah cavalry, who
committed the serious offense of sleep
ing on guard, is to be given an honor
able discharge. The court-martial
found that Brandt was suffering from
lead poisoning. the result of working
in Utah mine, and recommended hon.
orable discharge on the ground of ply.
sicA. disability.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-05

financial editors of the Pail Mall Ga
zette and the Westminster Gazette.
alleging that he paid the former in or
der TO keep him quiet"
Fergus County argus., 1898-06-22
Gown, County ano State.FF;; (;
9 q q

Shearing has commenced generally
throughout the county.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Austin w.
kyarr, on the 14th inst, a girl.
w. ID. Symmes has the frame work
lp for a residence on the Boulevard.
Charles Lehman has returned from
Helena, where he went on business.
George Barney has the foundation
aid for a residence on the Boulevard.
Remember the camp meeting at
Beaver Creek from June 30 to July 3.
Preaching at Upper Cottonwood
Sunday afternoon. All are cordially
invited.
Samuel Hurvitch has returned from
california, where he went to spend
the winter.
Chas. Mix, formerly OF Stanford,
WAS in town from Belt the last of the
week, looking for a location, it is
said.
James Washburn, of the Gilt Edge
NleTCdutHe w., N"S III W" Al ieiSe l.
|lay. He reports the new store as
doing a good business.
The county surveyor should give
1.-THE Spring creek road his attention.
1t is in bad shape in many places
along the creek above town.
C. III. Ramsay, owner of the Golden
in fn laGf Uvnnl,
Iand sold his stock of goods and fix
lures to S. w. Banks. Mr.. Ramsay
assigns as his reason for the sale the
distance from the railroad and the
great difficulty in getting goods out
here. He contemplates locating an
|other store i'm some railroad town OF
the state.
The readjustment of postmasters'
been made. Helena is relegated from
first to second class, and Bozeman
advanced from first to second. Bill
|lings is raised from 81 800 to- : 300.
|Lewistown from 81, 800 to $1,000.
|Glendive. Livingston, Red Lodge and
Ia number of other places are in
creased.
Elsewhere will be found the adver-
tisement OF S. w. Banks, who last
week purchased the stock OF the Col
den Rule store. Mr.. Banks has been
employed in the Power Mercantile
Co.'S store for some months past and
needs no introduction to the public.
Mr.. Banks has seen fit to branch out
for himself and asks a share of your
patronage. He will sell you goods
at the Golden Rule as cheaply as they
have been sold heretofore and guar
antees satisfaction. Call and see
him.
Fergus County argus., 1898-06-22

1 was seriously affected with a
cough for several years, and last fall
had a more severe cough than ever
before. l have used many remedies
without receiving much relief, and
being recommended to try a bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough remedy by a
friend, who, knowing me to be a
poor widow, gave it to me. / tried it
and with the most gratifying results.
The first bottle relieved me very
much and the second bottle has
absolutely cured me. 1 have not had
as good health for twenty years. /
gave this certificate without solicita-
ton, simply in appreciation for
the gratitude felt for thecure effected.
Respectfully, Mrs. Mary A. Beard,
Claremore, Ark. For sale by c. F.
Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus., 1898-06-22
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

Take your fine watch work to d
E. Hemphill.
Austin W. War; is expected home
this evening.
Hides and pelts at Stuart
Pauling, Lewistown.
Market price paid for hides and
pelts at Stuart & Pauling.
Buy your shingles of c. C. Long
Prices low and quality guaranteed
The work of excavating for the
new school building is well under
way.
For the best quality of hams and
bacon call on Burke & Co. They
keep a supply constantly on hand.
G. NJ. Stafford will have a force oi
men at work on the ditch for the
Lewistown Electric Co. next week.
If you want anything in the line OF
spring wagons or fine buggies, the
Montana Hardware Co., has a fine
assortment at bedrock prices.
LII DAoc5Sy anu '" III
dridge have received their commits
sions as register and receiver of the
Lewistown land Office and will be in
stalled on July 1.
The Beaver creek camp meeting
will open June 30th, and continue
over July 4th. Rev. F. A. Riggin in
charge assisted by preachers of the
North Montana Mission.
A dance will be given at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Ira Knapp, on Warm
Spring creek, Friday evening, June
"a, for the benefit of school district
No. IL. Everybody cordially invited
to attend.
The Lewiston Bakery will be open
June 1st. All kinds of bakery goods,
also a full line of choice confectionery
constantly kept on hand. We solicit
your patronage. Mail orders given
prompt attention.
CHAUDoIN & LONG.
Fergus County argus., 1898-06-22

Merchants are kept busy sto wing
away freight these days.
House for rent, apply to Lewis.
town Commercial Company.
Bring your hides and pelts to
Stuart & Pauling, Lewistown.
| The Montana Hardware Co.,, have
on hand the finest line of harness
ever brought to Fergus county.
From now on Bertrand & Hopkins
will receive Fleichman's Compressed
Yeast. fresh every day.
The recent rains have interfered
with shearing operations below
town. Work will be in full blast in a
few days.
This office has for sale reporters
note books, typewriter paper and
carbon sheets, and will be pleased to
order for customers anything else
in the line of stenographer's or
typewriter supplies.
The Lewistown Bakery will be
open June 1st. We will constantly
keep in stock full line of bakery
goods as well as a full and choice
line of confectionery. Mail orders
receive our prompt attention.
'CHAUDoIN & LONG.
Tom Riser was in from the North
Moccasins last Saturday. He says
but for the heavy rains the new ANAL
gamating plant would have been in
operation ere this. He hopes to be
ready to treat ores by the first of
August.
The ARGUS is prepared to do all
kinds OF ordinary and fancy job
work in the latest styles and at
lowest prices. We have the finest
stock OF job stationary ever brought
to the county and will be pleased to
submit samples and quote prices on
any work desired.
Remember the Office of the Billings
stage line is now at c. Fl. Williams
drug store. Do your express busi-
ness over this line. Order goods
sent via Billings in care OF w. j.
Reifenrath, and you will receive them
promptly. Good stopping places
and quick time for the travelling pub
lie.
The Citizens Protective Committee
have posted notices offering a reward
of $500 to the "person or persons
making the arrest or furnishing the
evidence leading to- the arrest and re-
sulting in the conviction of any per-
son or persons wilfully found setting
fire to any buildings in LewistOwn or
in any of the additions thereto"
Last Saturday articles of incorpo-
ration OF the Judith Sheep Co. We're
filed in the county clerks Office. The
incorporators, and board OF direct
ors for the first three months, are S.
S. Hobson, L. H. Hamilton, F. E.
Wright, W. d. Symmes and c. A.
Bates. The capital stock is fixed at
$4,000. The new organization will
own what is known as the Huson
property.
Fergus County argus., 1898-06-22
Take Advantage Now.

Owing to our inability to make
satisfactory arrangements with the
inter Ocean Co. our offer of the
ARGUS and Inter Ocean combined
|or $3.50 will expire on July lst
subscribers who wish to avail
of this offer should do
10 before the above date.
Fergus County argus., 1898-06-22

The people of Gilt Edge are max
ing preparations to celebrate the
Fourth. Quite a number of Lewis
town people will join them in observ-
ing the day.
T. w. Warren, who has been suffer-
ing with rheumatism forj the past
month, has gone to Hunters Hot
Springs to try the baths. He will be
absent three OF four weeks.
Peter Sullivan, of Pittsburg, Pa,
was in town Friday and Saturday
on business connected with his stock
interests near Halbert. He was ac-
companied by Frank j. Cameron, of
Halbert.
w. Z. Cort returned from the east
on Friday of last week. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Knott, sister of
his wife, and little child, who will
visit with Mr.. Cort's family during
the summer.
There will be a house-warming at
the new NJ. E. parsonage at Pleasant
qllcl, oIl thC oh
evening, June IS. Refreshments will
be Served for the benefit of the church.
Everybody invited.
X. S. Upton request that the lady
who left parcel in his place some
time ago to call for same as he can
make no use of it himself.-Husband-
man. Was it a hustle or a-well,
what in thunder was it?
According to NJ. E. Milner, the Cho-
teau county stockgrOwer, the "super-
abundant vegetation" has caused
large numbers of cattle to bloat and
die. 1t is not frequent that Montana
cattle die from too much feed.
The trustee of the Fair associa-
tion held a meeting last Friday and
fixed upon Sept. p, % and 30 as the
dates for the next annual exhibition.
The premium list and program of
races will appear about Aug. l from
this Office.
l.. G. Phelps of this city has
purchased from j. w. Akerley and
son OF Gilt Edge, the Poplar and
Flat Iron claims at Gilt Edge,
adjoining the Chickadee and Look
out. The Akerleys will go to the
Blackfeet tstrip.-GreatF Falls Tribune.
The Miss Orris Ober theatrical
company. consisting of twelve people
and ton of baggage, will arrive in
Il ou,;st,rn ,axt Supday ap6 amman
at Culver's hall during the week, in a
choice repertoir of plays. There are
said to- be some very clever people in
the company.
Hon. Z. p. Chandler was in town
Monday, having driven his band OF
sheep over last week to have them
shorn below town. While it was
something OF a drive, requiring about
three days, Mr.. Chandler thinks there
are some advantages in having the
work done away from home. The
machines are not yet in operation,
but shearing by hand is in progress.
Kit" Carson returned from the
west Friday last. Mr.. Carson says
he started for Helena with Company
/, fully determined to enlist, but ow-
ing to what he considered harsh
treatment by Capt. Preston, while
in Great Falls. concluded not to be-
come a member of his command
under any circumstances. He says
he paid his way to Helena and was
NJ, ,,hlimo nnc fn tho OF a fa
Fergus County argus., 1898-06-22

Mr.. P. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal,
says: During my brothers late
sickness from sciatic rheumatism,
Chamberlains Pain Balm was the
only remedy that gave him any re-
lief" Many Others have testified to
the prompt relief from pain which
this liniment affords. For sale by
C., F. Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus., 1898-06-22
Field Seeds

At the Montana Hardware Co.
Their Alfalfa seed is the finest seed
we ever saw, and only $500 per cwt.
You have to pay that price for the
common poor seed.