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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
THE WAR IN FIGURES.
Concise Synopsis Of the Spanish.American
War.

A newspaper historian gives the
following synopsis Of the late I'M
pleasantness with Spain:
The war began on April 81. 1898.
and ended on Aug. II, 1898. Hostili-
ties were in progress for 114days.
The expense of actual warfare il
estimated at about $14l ,0OO, 900 O n the
American side.
Number of Americans killed, 219;
number Of Americans wounded, l,465.
Number of Spaniards killed, 2,l99;
number of Spaniards wounded, 2.94S.
American vessels destroyed, none;
Spanish vessels destroyed. 30.
The territory lost by Spain is large
in both area and population. con-
sisting of the following:
Cuba, with an area of 1855 square
miles and a population of about l.
63l 900.
Porto Rico, with an area of $3.50
square miles and a population of
SOC, 900.
Guam, with an area of $50 square
miles and a population of 5000.
Philippines, with an area of $3.50
square miles and a population esti-
mated at about 1000, 900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
A Queer Paradox!

A Queer Paradox!
This dyspeptic nation
eats 500, 10000
worth of worthless"
food in a year. SchlAhug's
Best
tea bakins powder
coffee favoring extracts
soda and spices
are badly needed. no
For sale by
George Bach, Utica.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
The Best Remedy for FIux.

Mr.. John Matthias, a well-known
stock dealer of Pulaski, KY, says:
AFTER suffering for over a weeh with
fiux. aud my physician having failed
to relieve me, l was advised to try
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy, and have the pleas
ure of stating that the half of one
bottle cured me-" For sale by c. f.
Little, druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
Two Commissions Named.
eeeseS.

Washington, August 16.-The
president today appointed the two
commissions to adjust the evacua
ton of Cuba and Porto Rico. They
are as follows:
For Cuba-Major General James
+. Wade, Rear Admiral William Il.
Sampson. Major General Mathew
C.. Butler.
For Porto Rico-Major General
John r. Brooke, Rear Admiral
Winfield ). Schley, Brigadier General
William Gordon.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
THELAST BATTLE
Manila Easily Taken By Mer>
rift and Dewey.
Western Troops and the Astor Bat
terry Won the Last Fight Of
the Spanish War.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Manila cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph,
telegraphing Saturday, says: Moth
ing could be more humane than the
Americans capture of the town. Gen.
Merritt and Admiral Dewey's plan
was to spare every object but the
armed positions and trenches. The
American losses wer eeXtremely small.
The Spanish intrenchments varied in
point of distance from two to four
Defending this long line of at least
ten miles was not easy, and probab-
ly there were not over 10000 Spanish
regular troops, volunteers and ma
tives. The attacking force numbered
1900 to 10000 natives and 10000
Americans ON shore and on board the
fleet. Every advantage was in favor
of the attackers. The American field
guns threw heavier metal and had q
longer range than the Spanish. The
workmanship of the American gun
ners was superior to that of the
S%paniards and the men were stronger
and i'm better condition. The Span
iards are a small race compared with
their stalwart opponents. and worn
out by 100 days of siege, and disap-
pointed by the failure to arrive of the
promised Spanish relief, they lost
heart. 1t was a hopeless struggle.
Looking over the bay it was curious
to notice that the foreign fleets ar
ranged themselves according to their
sympathies. The English and the
japanese were near the Americans,
and the Germans and French on the
opposite side of the bay, north of the
Passig river. The British cruiser I'm
mortale and her consorts kept fairly
near the American line. The attack
ing squadron formed i'm line between
Malate and old Manila, with the Con-
cord watching the fort at the mouth
of the Passig. The American fleet
lay outside the break water. The
Olympia fired the first shot at $40,
and a fairly continuous but by no
means furious c~annonade was kept
up till ii o'clock. BY that time the
Malate fort was silenced and the
American troops then stOrmed the
Entertainments. The S~paniards who
were in the earthworks tell Inc that
the quick-firing guns of the little gun
boat Rapido, which lay close to the
shore, were far more terrible in their
effect than was the raking fire of the
ships. Resistance to the American
attack was impossible. The First
Colorado regiment was the earliest
to- charge the S~paniards, who retired
to the second line, but, soon outnum-
bered, they were forced into the old
city. A part of Malate suffered Sc
verely from the bombardment. The
Wanted intramural defenses were
not tried. The Spanish commander,
convinced that further resistance was
hopeless, hoisted a white flag at
11:3O, and the order to cease firing
was Immediately issued in the center
of the town, but in the outskirt
streets firing continued for some time
between the rebels and the S~paniards.
The only fear felt in the city is in re-
gard to the conduct of the insurg-
ents. AS 1t is, i'm the vicinity OF the
German consulate a brisk conflict is
going on between the Spaniards and
insurgents and musketry bullets are
flying all around.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
Republican Committee Meeting.

A meeting of the County Central
Committee is called for Thursday.
August 25th, at 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. IL, 1898.
L. w. ELDRIDGE, Chm'n.
W. II. MCFARLAND, Sec'y.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
COMPLIMENTS TO RUSSELL.

His Picture Causes nm Indian to Smile and
Weep.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
Times-Herald Shots.

OF course, the war feeling now, can
taper off on football.
When Roosevelt approaches the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
5O0=REWARD=$5

For information resulting in the
arrest and conviction of any party
or parties who may be guilty of
cutting the wire fencing around
any of the ranches belonging to the
undersigned.
SAGE CREEK SHEEP Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
Born.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mclaughlin.
Monday, Aug. %, a girl; weight, 13
pounds. Mother and child doing
we'll.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31
MESSAGES PASS DAILY
CUBAN AND AMERICAS FORCES
WORKING IN HARMONY.
INSURGENTS ARE USEFUL ALLlES
When the American Troops Land ii VIII be
With Cuban Guides, No Difficulty in
Landing Small Bodies
of Men,.

copyrighted 1898 10y Associated rrcsS,)
Correspondence Of the Associated
PrcSsA-Kcy West. Fla. May 24.-The
SYSTEM of communication between the
United States government and the inSur-
gents has been 81 we'll established that
the Cuban forces are working III perfect
harmony with those Of this country.
Messages pass between tn" insurgents
the States States vessels every day. Yes
tcrday IrneSto Castro arrivd on the An
napoliS with news from AiatanZaS pro-
vince, and this morning Alfredo Lima
was brought in by the TccumSeh and
Manuel iowa. from eastern Cuba 10y the
Wampatuck. In spite of all that has
been said in diSparaGemcnt OF the useful
ness Of the insurgents aS allies. the army
considers it highly essential that for cv-
cry movement of this sid there shall
be Il corresponding movement in the intc-
rior. When the American troops land
it will be with Cuban guides: when they
move inland they viii be met by the
veterans Of Gomez and Garcia. The
war department is establishing a com
pletc understanding with the insurgents
and conveying arms to them. Their is no
real difficulty in the way of landing
small bodies of mon on the Cuban coast
at night. Tho shore except at Il few
points. IS not so well guarded as it was
Il year ago. Practically ali the war
ships are out. even the monitors, except
the Terror. The hospital boat Solaco is
still here. News Of Il great battle is
expected within Il few days.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31
PLENTY OF VOLUNTEERS.


Washington, May 2S.-.Adjutant Cen
or Corbin to-day received Il number of
responses from governors Of states to the
kilograms sent them yesterday III regard
to filling to maximum strength the rcgi-
mcntS already organized before recruit
ing new regiments. From these it Is
evident there will not be the least diff
Guilty in this matter and III obtaining, if
necessary. an unlimited number OF men.
Major General Brooke. commanding
the forces ut Chickamauga, ~tclegraphed
the adjutant general that Il number of
organizations Of volunteers had asked
that they be filled to the maximum
strength under the new call. Gen.
Brooke is of opinion that the wishes Of
the organizations should be complied
with and that they be permitted to re
cruit to their full legal strength.
It is the general understanding ut the
department that the suggestions Of Gen.
Brooke will be adopted as respects the
organizations under his command and
those in other parts of the country. The
agents of steamship Indiana, have Of
fcrcd her for charter to tn" government
aS Il transport ship for the Philippine eX-
pedition. She belongs to the same line
as the Ohio, already secured for = SINH
lar purpose. Other than this there WAS no
progress to-day i'll the negotiations for
new ships.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31
SITUATION At PORTO RICO.

Business is D~ead-Coast Towns Await
With Fear Commencement of HostiIi-
ties.
copyrighted 1898 by Associated PrcsS.D
Correspondence of the Associated
Press. st Thomas Danish West In
dies. May 22.-Thc days following the
homhardment Of Porto Rico's capital by
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet, have been try
ing indeed, for the inhabitants Of the
Spanish island. Business is dead. there
is no movement of vessels. and San Juan
and coast towns await with fear u COM
menccment Of hoStilitics. Many people
are leaving.
1t is reported from the centre Of the
island that while small fruits and vege-
tables are plentiful the people nave not
the money to buy them.
If there are no immediate warlike steps
taken against Porto Rico the prevailing
perturbation Will soon cease and conf
dence will be partially restored. But
Porto Rico IS already threatened with
disorders arising among the people
themselves and the growing scarcity Of
food. if the blockade is maintained, will
only add to this danger.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31
LEE VISITS JACKSONVILLE.
Getting the Men III shape ut Tampa
Immense Amount Of Supplies on Hand.

Tampa. Fla, May 2S.-NIajor General
Lees visit to Jacksonville was for the
purpose of inspecting volunteer camps
there. The work of putting into shape
III" five regiments of volunteer troops
at Tampa is proving Il greater task than
WAS anticipated.
Vast amounts Of commissary and
Quartermaster supplies are now on hand
ut Tampa. The dozen or more govern
nGent warehouses are full while hundreds
Of ears are Oh the tracks waiting to be
Unloadcd. Rations sufficient for an ar
my Of on,0GG men for three months arc in
the cars at Port Tampa.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

and whose gloves are immaculate-in
fact whose costume is Il success
on. | know. none better than L, that
when n man cares for Il woman. he VIII
take her out. no matter how shabby she
looks. hut in society Shabbinc : Is a
thing frowned on. That you may he
denying yourself Il smart gown Tor some
ono eI~e'S sake is considered in society
perfect folly. If Your heart is breaking
and Won are in society. you must iau2n.
drink and be merry, since this world
desires from It's votaricS no tears and no
s,d looks. but always Il jest and always
n laugh. DAD.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

sion during the week to get together the
figures and distribution of the United
States and Spanish army respectively. |
cot the figures together with not Il lit
tie labor. and as they had not pren be
fore printed. | think they will be inter
eSting.
found that there were in the United
States army up to Friday night 3t.noo
REGULARS and 11S.o q volunteers. Ten
thousand of these regulars have enlis-
ted during the last month. n vo.un-
tecrs are composed of six army corps.
one at Camp Alger. near Washington.
numbering 1000 men: two at Tampa:
two at Chickamauga. and one at Aiobne..
Thcs last five corps contain each =
q men Then there are at Chattanooga
4l.GUO volunteers and in the sea-coaSt
defenceS about 10000.
OF the regulars. about - regiments
are at Tampa Of 1.2I2 men each; most
OF the others are on The coast.
Against this 1915 of L. :. Regulars
and Volunteers are to be placed the
Spanish army as follows: In Spain. SO
COO: in Cuba. 10000: in Porto Rico.
20 900: III the Philippines. 10000.
The troops in Cuba arc composed of
100. 900 Spanish regular. 10000 cuerrll-
las. and 10000 volunteers. These gUcr-
rillaS are CubanS who are fighting for
Spain and who use the Cuban mode Of
warfare. The 10000 volunteers are
made up of shop-keeperS. artisans and
tho like. IT is of no use probably to 90
more into detail.
Just Il little Washington street scene:
the organ grinder was in the clean wide
street of Il pretty afternoon. playing
''thc wearing Of the green that sweet
Irish ballad. There was 4 whiStling ac-
compartment which simply startled the
natives for blocks. Everybody looked
out Of the hotel and newspaper and other
windows, and everybody was delighted.
The whiStling was simply Il treat. It
was a little ''nigger' with two fingers
in his mouth Il 'whistling' and keeping
time with the wearing Of the green
NickclS and ten cent pieces and some
quarters We're thrown out and the nit
tie mig" gathered them up. Finally the
Dago who couldn't speak English well,
pointed to the windows as if to know
whether the money was intended for the
negro. Then the little coon simply
grinnod and walked off and the Dago
cursed and rolled his organ off. Another
time | saw the same little negro re-
heating tho process-and if the Dago
We're losing money he was gaining eXpe-
ricncc Of American life as interpreted by
the unlimited Whistling annex Of his
petit bette noire.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31
CAPT. GRIDLEY RELIEVED.

Impossible for People of Manila to Buy
Provisions except Rice.
Washington. May 2S.-The navy de
partmcnt this afternoon made public this
dispatch.
Hong Kong, via Cavitc, May III
Secretary Navy, Washington:
No change III the situation. The
blockade is effective. 1t is impossible for
the people of Manila TO buy provisions
except rice. The captain Of the Olym-
pa tGridlcyl, condemned by medical
board, IS ordered home. Leaves by Dc
cidental and Oriental, from Hong Kong.
the 18th. Commander Lambcrton APP
pointed commander of the Olympia.
(Sl%ncdl. DEWEY.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31
~JUST A CHATS
By w. (. CHRISTIAN

Il wish | knew where that Spanish
fleet was" President Mckinley remarked
rid rs he rested his hand upon the
shoulder of Secretary Algor. Secretary
\I@cr in his office Il little while later
~lauehin-ly repeated the remark to some
NEWSPAPER men who were there. The
words were significant only III
showing how much at sea-
the administration IS as to
whether or not Cervcra is ut sea. Tor
that matter all the officials Of the war
and navy departments seem to be mixed
up. Certainly President Mckinley shows
the effect of the strain upon hin. | stood
very near him ON the White House por-
tico the other afternoon when the DIS
trict Volunteers passed under the heavy
porte cocherc. Just starting for Chlcka-
mauga. and the deep wide rings under
his eyes were absolutely blue-black. L
observed him closely. | was afterward
told that he was losing much sleep. in
sisting that he be walked ut whatever
time Of night any news might come.
- y *
The President has two elephants on
.ItlS llbIItl~ III AAiS'I ttili liN ~ ~
keeping the War Board i'll Il state Ct
INDIGESTION and dissension. Then, too.
even the President agrees with Al2er III
not wanting Miles to 90 to Cuba. The
inside talk is, and | do not think It has
been printed. that if he should 90 to
Cuba and distinguish himself, he might
rise up as a Presidential possibility OF
no small oretcnsions. Thus it is that
Alger is advocating the sending Of the
army to Porto Rico. and upon this rock
the board at each meeting seems to
split.
Then another discussion cropped ont
at the time General Merritt left FOR san
Francisco ana the Philippines. 1t was
stated to me by one to be relied upon
that the President was seemingly anN-
ious to aid General Merritt iii every way,
but that no sooner would Merritt get to
the Adjutant Generals office than he
would find all the orders somehow coun-
demanded. Thus there were four forces
pulling apart. namely. the Secretary Of
War, the President, the Adjutant
General and General Miles.
1t was, perhaps, decided that Gene
raj Merritt would go to the Philippines
until Alger put in his hand. 1t IS pre-
Slilllttl Ntltil tliS move WIS StIllt1 upon.
.tl-er thought he would, ly way of
paving off IN old score. bury Merritt
Ivy sending him to the Philippines. Il
may turn ont Just the other way. but
tn" reason WAS interesting.
* x x
General Ayers record, it will he re
memhcred. was seriously challenged
when he was summoned To the cabinet.
and It was stated that he WAS court
marShalled for cowardicc in tho face Of
the cnemy. Th" finding of the court
martial WAS signed by Generals Grant
and Sheridan and Merritt, but. for some
reason. President Lincoln sci aside this
finding. Yet en-. Na-"!tt. one cf those
who signed, still lived. and .AI@er took
what he thought to be an opportunity
OF revenge. But Mcrritt'S record IS un-
questioned. and his opportunity may b..
q great one. resulting in 4 counterpart
of Dewey 1T Manila instead of in tn.
"innocuous desuetude" to which .Alger
would have consigned him.
i i y
In the line Of my work | took occa-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

Rome. May 2S.-Thc Italian cabinet
has resigned. King Humbert has in
structed the Marquis De Itundini to re-
organize the cabinet.
The Marquis Nisconti Nenosta. the
minister for foreign affairs, was the
first to hand in his resignation. Accord
ing to an official statement on the sub
iect. he resigned because of II difference
at to-day's meeting over the parliamenta-
ry programme, and the other ministers
followed his example.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31
THAT SPANISH HONOR ~
Spanish Leader Realize the Inevitable.
POllcy of RESIGNATION.

Madrid, May 2S.-9 a. m.-Senor Cas-
teilar' the Republican leader. in an IN
'erFleW on the subject of alliances, is
quoted as declaring that he favors
SPANS isolation. He recommends "a
policy OF resignation now. and the great
est prudence. economy and energy in the
lulure. In conclusion Senior CASTELAR, re-
marked: After all, the Yankees may
oiockade our islands, but they cannot
blockade our honor"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

in the lire of my work | took occa.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

II You plant our money while young
YOU may harvest Il fortun in after years.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

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, cleansea the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and feyers 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 Observation-Disclosures its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known,
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
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. Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, 0Ai,
LOUISVILLE. kE NEW Yofk' @E
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

The prodipal father will be with
ma ON lhe goth aud II Ia said to be
one of the best comic attractions
on the road The company carries
twenty people 10 produce The play
aud each and every one ls a comes
dIanorcomedenueln iheirll0es The
play will have some speciality work
and songs iniermiSedand an evening
Of rare enjoyment is offered all who
may attend
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

Mr.. b. Arthur Johnson, editor
and manager of the Chicago Tim
herman, one Of the best publica-
tious treating OF lumber and mill
ing interests Of this section, is here,
talking business to mill owners.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Kerr and their
daughters, who have
made this place their home for
some time, lett this morning for
Commerce, Texas, where they will
reside in the future.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

The Columbians meet tonight. If
You are a member go out and get
an office, as they will be dished out
and those in attendance stand the
best chance OF promotion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

Yesterday was a splendid spring
like day and all OF Texarkana, was
on the move promenading the
streets. and using the drive ways
for vehicles. We also noticed many
bicycle riders out on their wheels,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

Mr. Charlie Harper father of
win Harper, who shot young Joe
Jeter, on Saturday night, came in
yesterday to learn the particulars
of the affair, He said his son came
home after the shooting and told
him about the affair and said, he
would come in on Monday aud give
himself up, and that he, the father
was here to let the officers know
that the young man would not run
of but would be ready for an In.
vestlgating trial today
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

Mrs. ], w. Browning and daugh-
ter, Miss Pauline, Of Louisville,
KY, and Mrs. T. j. Blewster of
Magnolia, Ark, are visiting Mrs.
]. T. Owsly,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

The many friends Of Mr., Geo,
W, Treber win be pleased to Know
that he will move back to this city,
from Mcna, Arko nayng accepted
a puflDlon In the loIntcu n0pector'a
office of /, NJ, &r, 4 T., Rye Tie
came in this morning. aud will have
his family here In a few days, There
are few bettef men than Mr.
Tteher
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

We have some more cold looking
clouds with us which Is indicative
Of falling weather, We had hoped
that the weather intended to be.
have for a short spell, when it
broke away clear Sunday morning,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

The Salvation Army held their
afternoon meeting yesterday In the
shadow Of the cosmopolitan Hotel
It Ia hard to guess which one Of the
two the Army Is after win or Sam,
we hope 70 report the capture Of
both and then the reporter will
have an Immunity from being
loaded with ''lake" happenings,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

The Doctors Board of examiners
are here today to pass on those
young doctors who may wish to en-.
ter the practice Of medicine IN
Texas, they having to stand an eS
animation before a board appointed
before they have license to prae-
tite Among the number here, we
have met Drs Armlstead Of Jeller-
sou, Joseph Sager Of Tyler " ~,
Bregson Of PIttsbmg, y, y, Smith
Of Naples and j, S, Miller aud j, =,
Mashem Of Mt Pleasant,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-01-17

Rev. Q, W Daniel Of the Baptist
church Of this city, has received a
call to the paatorate Of the First
Baptist church at Pine BIud, Ark
at a salary Of elI7OO year, and
yesterday resigned the pastorate OF
the church here to accept the same,
Mr., Daniel has been here for about
two years, and, by hIa eloQueuee
and earnest Christian work has
endeared himself toa great many
outside an we'll as inside the Baptist
church, We will part with him
with much regret but wish him
continued happiness and prosperity
In hIs new work