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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-17
The Santiago Heroes Reward.

Washington, Aug 1.-THE navy
department today announced the
following promotions, ad interim,
to take effect the 10th inst. and to
be acted upon by the senate when
that body convenes. In each case
they are for conspicuous conduct in
battle:
Commodore Sampson, at present
acting rear admiral, advanced eight
numbers and appointed rear admiral
to take rank Immediately next after
Rear Admiral Howell; Commodore
Schley advanced six numbers and
appointed rear admiral to take rank
after Rear Admiral Sampson;
Captain Phillip, recently of the
Texas, advanced five numbers and
appointed a commodore; Captain
H~igginson of the Massachusetts,
advanced three numbers; Captain
Evans of the Iowa, advanced five
numbers; Captain Taylor of the
Indiana, advanced five numbers;
Captain Cook of the Brooklyn, ad-
vanced five numbers; Captain Clarke,
recently of the Oregon, advanced six
numbers; Captain Chadwick of the
New York advanced five numbers;
Lieutenant Commander Wainwright
of the Gloucester, advanced ten
numbers; Commander McCalla of the
M~arblehead, advanced six numbers
and appointed captain.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-17

SchzAAmg's Best tea and
coffee will please a critical
palate and delicate stom-
ach, Things made right
with SchzAhng's Best
tea baking powder
coffee flavoring extracts
soda and spices
will do the same. 100
For sale by
George Bach, Utica.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-17
Republican Committee Meeting.

A meeting of the County Central
Committee is called for Thursday,
August 25th, 1t the office of the sec
rotary, in Lewistown, to fix the time
and place of holding the county con.
vention and the date of the prima'
ries for the selection of delegates
thereto.
Dated Aug. Is, 1898.
L. w. E%LDRIDGE, Chm'n.
W. II. MCFARLAND, Sec'y.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-17
The War Officially Ended Friday Last and
Notice Was at Once Sent the
Hostile Armies.
The Terms of the Protocol Practically the
Same as Those First Announced
by This Government

unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be
affix
Done at the City OF Washington,
this, the 18th day of August, in the
year of Our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-eight, and
of the independence of the United
States, the one hundred and twenty
third. (Signed.)
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
VIM. r. DAY, President.
Secretary of State.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-17
SheriFs Sale.

RUDOLF o ToBEL, Attorney for Plain'
First publication Aug.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-17

Eugene T. Wilson, as Receiver of the First
National Bank of Helena, Montana, plaintiff,
VS.. William s. Powell. Jane S. Powell and J.
Bracket, defendants.
To be sold at sheriff's sale. on Saturday. the
10th day of September. 1888, at 2 O'Clock p. m,
at the front door of the court house in the VII
lage of Lewistown, Fergus county. Montana,
to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand.
the following property, situate. lying and be;
ing in Fergus county, state OF Montana, and
bounded and described as follows. tO-wit:
The s1a of the sel4 and the sell of the sw4 of
section six (6): also the neI of the nwA of sec
ton seven %; also lots two (2) and three 80
and the ne14 of the swA of section seven CD.
and the seA of the mex of section seven %,
and the s1a of the se4 of section seven 90, the
nls OF the Sc of section seven "a; and the NE
above in township fifteen Qo) north of range
sixteen u6) east.
Also the sig of the neL and the mig of the sell
and the swA of section twelve 12l, township
fifteen (5) north of range fifteen Q5) east, con.
tanning eight hundred and eighty $50 acres
and known as the Powell ranch, together with
all improvements thereon and all water rights
and privileges, with any and all interest in
bitches and water ights of whatsoever char
acter.
JOHN d. WAITE,
Sheriff.
Dated, Lewistown. Mont, Aug. IL, 1895.
First publication Aug. IL
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-17

A new life belt is made of sheet rub
Der, which passes round the neck,
across the chest and round the waist.
and can be inflated in one minute by
the mouth. Its weight is about one
pound, and it is alike flexible, light and
easily placed in position.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-17
Teachers Examination.

for certificates to teach within Fergus
county. will be held at my office,
Friday and Saturday, August 18th
and Goth, at which time all desiring
certificates are requested tn present
themselves.
j. NJ. PARENT, Co. Supt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Annual Meeting.

Mr.. Scroggins of Pittsburg said
his company handled the product
this year Of the Fairmount, Pueblo
and Olney associations. Some of
their melons were good, some were
bad. Lots of goods was shipped
that should never have left the
field. You can't make n success
of the business unless you furnish
first class cantaloupes. (The
speaker called them "loupes").
The Rocky Ford melon was much
better than those grown around
Pittsburgh and brought a better
price. The speaker insisted that
the only way to make the business
n success was for the whole valley
to net rs n unit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Growers
Reports Made, Important Subjects Discussed
But Election of Officers Postponed to
November rs.

freight the association would have
had to pay it, but the railroad
company had shouldered this loss.
The officers of the road had stated
that tho only reason they did this
was in order 10 prevent the disso-
luton of the organization. Ar
rangements have been made
whereby we will be paid for the
ice put in the cars at the same
rate as was paid for icing at La
Junta. AS far rs the $4,000 due
the association from the Western
Poultry e. Game Co. is concerned,
nothing definite can be said at
present. The Board is working
on that question today. The
Western Poultry & Game Co. had
been confident that there would be
some money coming to them on
the rebate of freight charges and
had expressed their willingness to
turn it over to the association.
l. A member of the association
wanted to know why, if melons
were sold f. O. b. here, Mr..
Wetzel was not responsible for the
freight instead of the association.
The president stated that the
railroad company would not ac-
cept car unless it was shipped
by the association.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

A. E. Bent of Lamar said his
association was still ready and
willing to work with the Rocky
Ford, and that there should be
unity os action throughout tho
whole valley.
In introducing Nat Wetzel.
President Swink seemed to be
afraid that the members might
show luminosity and asked them to
give the speaker n respectful hear
ing. But the members seemed
to feel that Mr.. Wetzel was a
loser as we'll rs themselves and
acted accordingly.
Mr.. WetZel said his contract
called for 300 cars of melons. He
had paid for many more than that.
For all of the melons he had re-
ceived he had paid s72, 800, an av-
erage of Sc 1-5 cents per crate.
After the dump he had been able
to make some money and thought
he would be able to pay up the old
debt, But the unusually early
frost had dashed his hopes to the
ground. On the 69 cars received
after the frost he had lost money,
but he had paid the freight and
for all melons received since the
dump. There are different names
for the cantaloupes Mr.. Wetzel
said. Mr.. Scroggins calls them
"loupes". In st. Louis we call
them melons, while you call
them "cants". l have cause to
think the last name the more ap-
propriate. Last August 1 wired
to Chicago to see if he could not
handle more melons and he replied
II can't" 1 asked Lyons of New
York if he could not and he said.
II can't, 1 tried to prevail on
my other correspondents to handle
more and they said, 81 can't.
asked your president if he could
not dispose of some Of the surplus
elsewhere and he said, II can't.
Then to be in the fashion l said,
II can't" too. Yes, "cants" has
been a very appropriate name this
year. The speaker thought large
shed should be built at the track
and all melons inspected before
they we're Grated. There should
be no more Grating in the field.
He thought there was fine out
look for next season if the quality
of the goods was kept up. He
thought if the melons had been as
good as they were the previous
year he would have come out all
right. He said he would buy no
more melons without paying cash
for them as soon as received. No
more sight drafts for him. He
thought 97f cents crate too much.
After the dump all melons that
were good were sold almost imme-
diately. His company was never
boycotted in the east so far as he
knew.
Mr. Whitley said it was easy to
come before the association last
year. His company had been
successful but this year it was very
different. The words OF commen-
dation from Mr.. Conner had pleased
him. After most thorough and
scathing Investigation Mr.. Conner
had been willing to acknowledge
that the members of the Western
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
PRESIDENT swINK.


After reading the minutes of
the last annual meeting and the
secretary's annual report Presi-
dent Swink said the present con-
dition of things was very discour-
aging to the Board of Directors.
The board had done every thing
possible to hasten final settle
ment. but SO many errors had
been made during the shipping
season that it would be impossible
to get the books Strengthened out
for Mt least n week. It had been
found necessary to 60 back to the
beginning of the season and make
out a new set of balance sheets.
Most of the mistakes had been
! made by the inspectors getting the
numbers wrong. Sometimes the
inspector would put down the
growers number instead of the
number Of crates brought in. In
one week alone between 800 and
1000 mistakes had been discovered.
Owing to these the Board had
thought it advisable mot to pay
out a cent more until all mistakes
had been rectified. Some mem
bers had been paid q great deal
more than they were entitled to.
The Board will endeayor to get
this money back. The Board
had asked the members to bring
in their tickets to facilitate the
work. Some of these tickets
showed on their face that the
owner thereof had increased the
number of crates shipped, evident
ly hoping thereby to defraud the
association.
A. P. Kouns was called on to
report his trip east after the dump.
Mr.. Kouns said that lie desired to
say some things that only the
members should hear, and he
made n motion, which was carried,
that all not members be requested
to retire. It was finally decided
to defer his report until after din
ner.
President Swink then spoke of
his recent trip to Chicago when
he endeavored to get the money
that was supposed to be due the
association on the rebate of freight
charges that was promised last
fall after the dump. The railroad
officials and himself had worked
three or four DAYS trying to fix
this matter up. 136 cars had been
sold for freight charges. The
freight was $33, TAO, and the goods
sold for SO, 1912, leaving $25, $780,
so due the railroads. OF this
amount $6,S42.83 was due to other
roads and the Santa Fe had to
guarantee its payment. = All the
roads had acted literally in reduc-
ing charges. OF the rebate $4,000
had been paid to the Western
Pgnltry & Game Co. while Messrs.
Davis and Whitley were out here
last fall, of which they knew
nothing. After throwing off half
Of the freight charges it was found
that the Poultry & Game Co. still
owed the railroad company S15,-|
147.3O, SO we do not get cent out
of that. If the Santa Fe had seen
fit to demand the money due for
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

The report of Treasurer Smith
was then read and accepted, after
which the contract between the
association and theWestern Poul-
try & Game Co. was read.
Mr.. Baxter wanted to know it
the association had kept its part
of the contract and was informed
that it had. He then asked if
the Western Poultry & Game Co.
had kept its part of the contract
and was answered in the negative.
The money lost during the dump
was about $40, 1000.
w. NJ. Wiley of Holly stated
that he had just returned from
Chicago. The officials of the
Santa Fe feel that they have a
goose out here that will lay them
golden eggs and they are doing
everything in their power to keep
that goose alive. Nice-Presldent
Morton and the rest of the officers
were desirous that the association
should continue to exist. If the
valley sticks together both the
farmers and the railroad company
may be able to make up next year
what they lost this.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
f, Mr.. Kouns said when he arrived
in Chicago lie found two cars on
the tracks. Some of the melons
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Melon

Almost five hundred Melon
growers crowded into Rockers
opera house Mt the annual meet
ing last Saturday. Besides the
Melongrowers themselves there
were many outsiders present,
among whom were Messrs. Wet
Eel and Whitley of the Western
Poultry e. Game Co., st. Louis,
ScroSgins of Pittsburg, Barnes of
Snow & Co. Boston; w. NJ. Wiley
of Holly, A. E. Bent of Lamar
and Plntt Rogers of Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Our readers should note the
change in the ad. of the Rocky
Ford Mill Co. A new and su-
perb high patent flour is being in
troduced which they are confident
will give the utmost satisfaction.
As means of attracting special
attention to it a war souvenir
spoon will be placed in each fourth
sack,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

The War Souvenir Spoon
which will be found in every
fourth sack of the Rocky Ford
Mill Co.'s Queen Of the West flour
is a thing of beauty. Look out
for these spoons in every sack you
buy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Sheen for Sale.

z. Taylor of Rocky Ford and
w. H. Braden of La Jara have
5000 Lambs for sale at prices to
meet competition. Quality the
very best.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Mrs. l.. r. Whites Millinery
Parlors have been removed to j.
W. Phenicie's store where Miss
Cline, the manager, will be found
with full stock of the latest
styles.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

In all lines of Staple and
Fancy Groceries you will find the
Rocky Ford Grocery Co. in the
lead.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Il have Whitney & Holmes
Organ to trade for work horse.
Also Columbia Wheel to trade
for Hay or Hogs. Albert Conner.
25-6
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

--Kraut. fine article, may be
found at Casebeer's Grocery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Our prices on Greeley Pota-
toes, the best in the market are
down to bed rock.
Rocky Ford Grocery Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
Please examine the new style
Kid Gloves for Ladies and Misses
at Mrs. Keils Millinery Parlor.

christmas Goods, u very fine
and Ia, 90 assortment, will soon be
on exhibition at Blackburn's
Notiou Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Handsome Vases in great va
riety at Kimzey's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Manager Swink stated that he
had had no instructions to the
contrary, so all cars had been
shipped in the name of the asso-
citation, the same as last year.
G. W. Fenlason moved that
motion to eject new members be
reconsidered. Carried.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17
CHURCH NEWS.

Union Thanksgiving Services.
Union Thanksgiving, services will be
held at the Baptist church next Thurs
day, Nov. "a, at II o'clock q. m.
The usual program will not be OBJ
served but addresses will be made by
three ministers.
Rev. Warren Mayo will present the
causes for national Thanksgiving.
Rev. b. L. Mitchell will show reasons
for thanksgiving on the part of the
churches.
Rev. J. G. Horns subject will be the
causes for individual thanksgiving.
Each address will be limited to ten
minutes.
As customary on such occasions col
lection will be taken for those who are in
circumstances to need the aid Of their
fellow.men.
very much to be thankful for and the
church sho uld be crowded next Thurs
day morning.
II ever a people had cause to enter
most heartily into a nationnl thanksgiv.
ing service, the citizens OF the United
States compose that people.
Christian Endeavor topic for next
Sunday: Praise the Lord: Psa. 147:l-
90 o. j. Ba xter, leader.
The Sunday School convention at
Manza nol;t Saturday aud Sunday was n
very su ccessful and profitable gathering.
The melon growers take mp SO much OF
our space this week that report of the
conventions doings is crowded. out until
next week.
Rev. ]. c. Horn on Sunday COM
menced series OF meetings at the M. r.
church which are being we'll attended
and characterized by much interest.
Rocky Ford was largely represented
at the Sunday school convention Mt
Manzanola last Sunday.
DIR. d. L. RAIDER is working hard on
the finances of the Denver University,
with good prospect OF relieving the in
stitution of debt.
Wallace: II see that the aeronauts
have discovered that woman's voice as
cends to twice the height attained by
MANS" Ferry: II wonder if that's the
reason 80 many men let their wives do all
the prnyingY"-Crncinn Enquirer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Manager Downey Of the Rocky Ford
Electric Light Co. is in town now to stay
and push the construction of the plant
The building will be located just west OF
the millr Material is on the ground and
the work will go ahead rapidly. The
machinery is expected to arrive next
week.
An effort is being made to secure a
train schedule which will give better IA
cilities for visiting the county seatm"a
copsummation devoutly to be wished.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Read Mrs. Keil's Kid Glove
announcement. Fa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-11-17

Continued on Eighth Pace
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-15

purse to be offered as a reward Tor the
apprehension of the murderers, and IL is
their purpose to make the total amount
500.
POLICE BOARD ACTS
At the meeting Of the Board of Police
Commissioners. held Wednesday evening,
in the office of the Chief of Police. Messrs.
Charles G. Bosher and Daniel Weinbrunn
presented the following paper:
1.-THE Board OF Police Commissioners
of Richmond, Va, desires to put on rec
ord their sense of horror at the brutal
murder OF olice-Oficer Robert Dickin-
son Austin, on Monday morning, Aprll
II. 1898 At the risk Of his life. when
was bravely and fearlessly sacrlfced III
fulfilling his obligations as an oincer' ne
faced and met death in undaunted noel
ity to duty, while attempting to make the
arrest of two negro thieves. In recog
milton of his high conception tf what
his position demanded. this board de-
sires to especially emphasize their keen
appreciation of his conduct, and at the
same time deeply deplore his tragic and
untimely end.
"Since the reorganization of the police
force of the city, nearly thirty years ago,
this is the first officer who has met death
while I'm the performance Of duty, and
the board earnestly hopes that the Mayor
the Chief of Police, and the entire con-
stabulary OF the State will leave no Ell
fort unmade that shall bring to justice
the cowardly murderers who made their
escape Immediately after committing
their dastardy crime"
A meeting Of colored citizens was held
Wednesday night at True Reforemers'
Hall. and resolutions condemning the
murder of Policeman Austin were passed.
The resolutions pledge the support OF the
colored citizens of Richmond TO bring the
murders to justice, deplores the increas-
ing lawlessness In the State, and con-
dennis lynch-law in all its phases. es-
pecially In this community. where the
judicial department is capable and eili-
cient.
The resolutions are signed by com
nittee composed of Giles -. Jackson. r.
T. Hill, n. ]. Lewis. Rev. w. l.. Taylor
Edward Thompson, Edinburg Archer, w
p. Burrell, DR.. II. l.. Harris, j. L. Car
penter. w. S. Seldom. S. S. Baker. p. b
Shorts. Rev. C. A. Holmes, John ~ BraX'
| ton. Nelson Williams. Jr.. Syphax Lee
| Rev. John Wesley Johnson, and Rev
| lanes II. Holmes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-15
They "Godspeedv Mr.. Stubs.

After several years of faithful service,
devoted to the interests of the Young
Mems Christian Association Of this city
the connection of Mr.. j. y. Stubs with
this important branch Of the great WORK
az it's assistant general secretary closed
last night. Mr.. Stubs leaves Saturday
TO become the general secretary oil the
portsmouth association. Last night a re-
ception was rendered the parting officer
in the parlor of the Young Mems CHRIS
tian Association. The spacious and beau
tiful room was filed with friends, VINO
desired to extend a godspeed to the hich'
mond boy in his enlarged work.
Speeches were made by Secretary Nc
Kee. a number of gentlemen present, and
a response address by Mr.. Stubs him
self.
The Executive Committee OF the Yount
Mems Christian Association Board haV'
the selection of a successor to this gen
tIeman under consideration, but the mat
Ter has not yet been concluded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-15
KILLED ON THE RAIL.
SIR. IL. 4. Pace Run Down by
chesoneaI,e and Ohio Train.

A special 10 the Dispatch, received last
night from Lexington, Va, says
"Nr. r.. A. Pace. of Richmond
bridge builder and inspector of the Ches-
aneake and Ohio railroad was struck ana
Instantly killed by train at south
River. about four miles from here al
9.SO o'clock Mr.. Pace was on ms way
from Buena Vista 10 East LeXihs,oh'
and was riding railroad bicycle, wnen
sust above South-River station, at piuii
with n curve, an extra train from nee
dashed into him as he was attempting
40 remove his bicycle from the track ~
make way for the train. He was mrs.
seen nv the conductor, w. III. PartloW'
Who was looking out the firemans sioe.
"aad ne left his bicycle on the track,
IA would have escaped. He was a man
~ magnificent physique. and was 80 yea
ola His body was brought mere anc
placed i'm the undertaking estabhsnhlen
If Coons & Brother where IL was en-
balmed and prepared TO be sent 10 w. ~
mond. The Coroner's inquest VIII DC ne''
tonight" o,,,o oaicials in
The Chesapeake and ONO Do .,
,his civ said last night that MI. fae'
,gss an old and trusted employee, os
they did not think he resiaeu III I'm -,
mond. His home, they thous"''
the road some distance