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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

All persons owning or occupying
any lots in the tOwnsite of Lewis.
town, or any of the additions there
to. are hereby notified that nIl nc
cumulations of filth on such premises
or in any alley or street adjacent
thereto. must he removed forthwith,
and all out houses and privies must
be cleansed. Persons will he held re-
sponsible for all accommodations OF
filth or refuse of any kind made or
caused by them in alleys OF streets
as we'll as on the premises actual,
occupied.
T. H. MoNAHAN,
Health Officer of Fergus County.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

LONDON, April 23.-Afternoon news
papers Of this city have received dis
patches from Belfast saying trust
worthy news has been received there
to the effect that the American liner
Paris had been captured off the Irish
coast by a Spanish cruiser.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-The Mar
atime Exchange has received the fol-
lowing dispatch: Key West, Fla,
April 23.-The steamer Pedro from
Antwerp for Pensacola reached here
this morning, having been captured
by the cruiser New York. The Pedro
is a Spanish trader of l,S25 tons, and
left Antwerp March %.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

BERLIN. April 3.-It is understood
that Germany, France. Austria and
Italy have about agreed to send a
strong note to Spain and the United
States, warning them to exercise the
greatest caution in dealing with
neutral shipping.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27
Contest Notice.
United States Land Office,
Lewistown. Montana.
April 18th, 1885,

April 18th, 1888.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Thomas l.. Hubert. Jr..
contestant. against homestead entry No. 2i5,
made February 23rd. 1892. for the neA OF sec
ton IL. township y n. range Il t.. by Ora ID.
Annis contestee, in which il is alleged that:
The said contestee has for more than one whols
year Immediately preceding the date of this
notice, wholly abandoned and been absent
from the tract of land embraced In said entry,
and has wholly failed to cultivate the same or
hereby notified 10 appear. respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on June Bird, lsss. before the Register and
Receiver at the United States land Office in
Lewistown, Montana.
TIT said contestant having. in a proper am
davit. filed April 18th, 1sss. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence. personal service
of this notice can not be made. il is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
DAVID HILGER. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27
Percheron Stallion For Sale.

An imported black percheron stall
lion; weight about 1,75O pounds;
good individual. For further partic-
ulars and terms call on or address c.
NJ. Goodell, Philbrook, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

LONDON, April 23.-There is no
confirmation at the United States
embassy and other quarters of the
report that the United States steam
ship Topeka had foundered. The re.
port is discredited.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

bon I s"si-rro SO, ss-I ,i:n-.. a.. lie .u.y >.
To quit t-bacco easily and rC-=r, be uag
letic. full of life, nerve and y,so., IKE No-To
BAG. the wonder-wvrkcr. that makes weak mex
strong. All druggists, 5)c or 81. Cure gi..3n
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling lsenledy Co. Ch'cago or New York
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27
Cattle and Ranch For Sale.

Two hundred and twenty-five head
of well graded stock cattle; also for
OF lease, Russell ranch on Ross
Fork, $50 acres patented land and
two leased sections of state land ad-
joining. Address
EDWARD c. Russell,
Helena, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy has
croupy children. 1t il also without
an equal for colds and whoOping
cough. For sale by e. F. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
~ for publication-United States Land Office
Montana, April 18th, 1885. Notice
is hereby given that
AUSTIN w. WAR;,
Assignee of Ferdinand Hoffman)
of IewistOwn, Fergus county, Montana, has
filed notice of intention to make proof on his
claim No. 401. for the MS mex, VIA
mex and SEX nwl4. sec. Is. tip. 16 n. 7. Is e.,
before the register and receiver at Lewistown,
Montana, on Monday the 9Th day of June. 1898.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
Emory A. Huson, Joseph Bryan, George
Caulfield, Charles A. Bates. all of Deertield.
Montana.
DAVID HILGER. Register.
First publication APP. %.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27
Dyspepsia Cured
Sufferer Was Nervous and Gould
Not Sleep

Difficulty wholly Relieved by Moods
Sarsaparilla.
"I suffered from dyspepsia and could
not do any kind Of homework. Twas very
nervous and could not sleep. ! heard 90
much about Hoods 6arsaparills that I
bought q bottle and I found It gave me
relief. Then I got six bottles more and
when I had taken them I was cured. I
can now do my Homework and can sleep
we'll" MARIE HAMEs, ITO Prospect
Avenue, Helena, Montana.
"I have been troubled for three years
with dyspepsia. Icould not eat anything
without great suffering. I began taking
Hoods Sarsapariila. I have used o q
bottles and am now well m hearty and
can eat whatever I wish without dis
tress." W. d. BELLIES, Butte, Montana.
Hoods Sarsaparina
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for -
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27
Keep Quiet

And $ Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrh9a Remedy for all pains
of the stomach and all unnatural
.looseness of the bowels. 1t always
cures. For sale by c. F. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.-Notice
for Publication.-United States Land
Office at Lewistown, Montana. April 25. 1895.
Notice is hereby given that Mary A. Sample
of Deerfield. Montana. has filed notice of
intention to make proof on her desert-land
Lewistown. Montana, on Tuesday, the 7th day
of June, 1895.
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of
said land:
James Awberry William Slower, David
Wareham, Frank Hartzell, all of Deerfield,
Montana.
DAVID HILGER, Register.
First publication April q,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27
A H~ousekeeper.

WANTED-TO work for widower or
bachelor. by widow just from the
east. Mrs. M. Pickles,
Anaconda, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

KEY WEST, April 26th.-The gun
boat Newport brought in the
Spanish sloop Paquette and the
Spanish schooner Pirene, a Cuban
coasting vessel captured off Havana
this morning.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

CAPE VINCENT, Verde Islands, April
3.-The Spanish fleet is still her,
awaiting orders or achievements.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

MADRID, April 26th.-The Spanish
government has sent circular to the
powers regretting the hard necessity
of being compelled to appeal to force
in order to repel the scandal
ous aggression of the United
States. Continuing, the note says:
"Spain has on her side rights,
forbearunce, prudence, in her present
procedure, while the United States
has only disloyalty and the impulse
of unbrideled ambition.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

LONDON, April 23.-One report says
captured. Another says she is re-
turning to South Ampton. Both are
discredited.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

-Bac for Fifty Cenea
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong. blood pure. Soc. q. All ~druegistR
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

KEY WEST, April 25th.-The first
Spanish shot fired at the American
flag was directed toward the torpe-
do boat Foote on Saturday evening
while she was taking soundings in
Mantanzas harbor. The shots all
went wide of their mark. and the
Foote completed her soundings and
returned to the Cincinnati. The
Cincinnati was anxious to steam in
instantly and reduce the Spanish
batteries, but was not permitted to
do SO. No capture reported by the
feet OF Matanzas.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

PARIS, April 26th.-The French
Cabinet to-day approved the neutral
ity proclamation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

WASHINGTON, April 18th. - The
president by proclamation has al
lowed the Spanish vessels in the
United States waters until May 31st
inclusive for loading and departing
and the Spanish met at sea will be
permitted to continue their voyage
if loaded before that time in the
United States. Spanish vessels bound
for the United States which sailed
prior to April 2lst, + exempt from
capture and are allowed to discharge
cargo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

The presidents message recon-
mending IA declaration OF war was
presented to the house at l:l9 p. IN.
Acting Chairman Adams asked
unanimous consent OF the house for
the consideration of a war bill. 1t
took the house one minute and
forty-one seconds to pass II declara-
ton of war.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

WASHINGTON, April 25th.-The war
department has called ON the states
for their quota OF volunteers.
Montana's quota is n regiment Of
infantry.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27
FORMALLY DECLARED.
War Resolution Passes the House
i'm Less Than Two Minutes.
the SENATE HAD To TALK AWHILE.
Spain Regrets the Necessity OF Having to "Re-
pei the ScandaIous Aggression Of the
United States'--More Captures.
Especial to the August

WASHINGTON, April 18th. The
message recommending declaration
OF war against Spain. After review
ing the passage of the war resolution
by congress-, the withdrawal of the
Spanish minister from Washington,
and the events leading to the retire
ment of Minister Woodford at Mad
rid, the president says: The posi-
ton of Spain being thus mad
known, and the demand of the
United States being denied. a
complete rupture of intercourse with
Spain, we have been constrained in
the exercise of power and authority
conferred upon me by the resolutions
aforesaid to proclaim under date OF
April 22nd, 1898, a blockade OF certain
ports on the northern coast of Cuba
living bet ween Cordenas and Bahia
honda, and Fort Cienfuge on h
south coast of Cuba; and further In
exercise of my constitutional power,
and using the powers conferred up
ON me by an act of congress APPROX
ed April 22nd, 1898, to issue my proc
lamation dated April 23rd, 1898. call
ing for volunteers to carry into effect
said resolution of April 10th. 1898,
copies of which proclamation are
hereunto appended, in view of the
measures SO taken, and with a view
to the adoption of such war
measures as may be necessary to en-
able me to carry out the expressed
will of the congress of the United
States in the premises, / now recon-
mend to your honorable body the
adoption OF a Joint resolution declar-
ing that a state of war exists be-
tween the United States of America
and the kingdom of Spain, and l
urge Immediate action thereon to
the end that a difinition of the inter
national status of the United States
as a beligerent power may be made
known and the assertion of all its
duties i'm the conduct of a public wal
may be assured"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

KEY WEST, April 25-The Helena
has captured the Mieul Jover bound
from New Orleans to Barcelona with
a cargo of 1000 bales of cotton. She
has IA crew of 80 men. The prize is
valued at nearly half u million.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

The cabinet held a special meeting
to consider the message to congress
recommending a war declaration.
Secretary Sherman carried his re-
sigination to the meeting, to take
effect at the close of the day. 1t was
rendered at 1912. Assistant Secre-
tary Day has been chosen to succeed
him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

In the senate the message was re-
ceived and referred to the foreign
affairs committee. The senate COM
mittee agreed to report the war bill
adopted by the house. Davis moved
it's consideration In secret session,
and it was considered behind closed
doors. Morgan and Turpie agreed
to the report of the house war
declaration by the foreign relation
committee, but they reserve the right
to amend 1t in the senate. They
wanted recognition of the belliger-
ants rights Of the Cubans. The
senate agreed to the house war bill.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

-.,, act easily, promptly and
Hoods Pills effectively. Is cents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

l.. ii. NONAHAN,
Health Officer of Fergus County,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-27

Is the beSt-m TACT the One True bIoou fu
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for -
The times., 1898-03-08
WILL PAY NO CHECKS.
Hon. w. &. T.. Breckenridge Adver-
tiseS Robert j. Breckenridge


HON. W. C. p BRECKENRIDGE AND MR.
Dcsha Breckinridge announce that they viii
not pay checks, drafts or debts contracted by
Robert J. Breckinridge.
This notice was published in an after
noon newspaper yesterday. The Robert
]. Breckenridge mentioned is said to be
a son OF ex-Representative w. C. Z.
Breckenridge and il is alleged that the
advertisement was published because the
young man had been floating certain
unauthorized checks on his relatives.
The allegation was made yesterday
that a check for $40, purporting to be
drawn by ]. c. Breckenridge, TO the order
Of Robert ]. Breokinridge, was present
ed by the latter TO Mr. Rauscher, the
Connecticut Avenue caterer, who cash
ed il. Later, when the check reached the
bank on which it was drawn. payment
was refused. The amount involved, it is
stated was returned to Mr. Rauscher,
and he expressed himself as satisfied.
Another check for S25, similarly drawn.
was cashed, il is said, for Robert j.
Breckenridge by Tyssowski Brothers,
merchants at No. 726 Fifteenth Street
northwest. The amount in this case will
be made good. il is said, and the young
man will not be punished.
In connection with these transactions,
the allegation was made that Robert J.
Breckinridge's purpose in passing the
checks was a patriotic one as he de-
| his way. to Cuba, where he proposed 10
| join the army of Gen. Gomez, in order
| that he might get a fighting chance AT
| the Spaniards.
The times., 1898-03-08
HELD FOR MURDER,
Eugene NARROW Charged With Kill
ing Marcellus bowie

jury of inquest decided yesterday that
MarceiIus Bowie, colored. died from inju-
ries inflicted by Eugene NARROW his cous-
In. the night of February %, at Sixth
and c Streets southeast.
Deputy Coroner Glazebrook explained to
The jury the result of the autopsy. In ALL
said the doctor, there were four distinct
wounds, which could have caused death
William O'Brien, Of No. 5lI Street
southeast, was the principal witness
Pointing to NARROW, he said: That man
was standing by Bowie, who lay in the
street. As l came up / heard him say,
I am the man who laid him out If any
one wants to take up for the
III do him the same way l went up and
he hit me in the nose with his fist ! then
gave him a good beating and took him to
the station house"
Edward Miller, No. SIS c street south
east. another witness of the fracas. de-
tailed a quarrel between Bowie and Mar
low over quarter for some drinks. Mar
low hit Bowie with his fist Bowie start
ed 10 run. NARROW chased and caught
him. He then hit Bowie, knocking him
down, the injured mans head hitting the
curbstone. After another blow Bowie s
head hit the asphalt pavement and he be-
came unconscious. NARROW hit Bowie
three or four times and followed him
about fifty feet"
Jacob Fuss and Raymond Hetz corrobo-
rated the testimony of Miller about the
quarrel and assault
Policeman Kelly testified that MARROW
had confessed to hitting Bowie. Both men
had been drinking. Saturday after the
assault / found Bowie at his home in a
dazed condition similar to that when sent
TO the hospital. Later at Freedmen s
Hospital Bowie recovered sufficiently to
say that NARROW was his assaiIant" Po-
liceman Ward said that in the wagon go-
ing to the hospital Bowie said NARROW
had hit him with pick handle.
The jury recommended that NARROW be
held for the action of the grand jury.
The times., 1898-03-08
FEAST OF ST. THOMAS AouINAs.
Observed at the Catholic University
as Holiday

Yesterday the feast of st. Thomas Aqui-
mas, the patron of the school of philoso-
ply, was observed at the Catholic Unfver-
sity as u holiday. Pontifical high mass
was celebrated at $3.50, Rt Rev Bishop
Curtis pontificating The officers of the
mass were Rev. William j. Kerby d. D..
assistant priest; deacons of honor, Revs
F. p. Duffy and F. Kehoe; deacon of
mass, Rev. John Sullivan; sub-deacon,
Rev. Philip Sheridan; masters of cere-
monies, Rev. Louis ODonovan and Maui
rice O'Connor. The professors and stu
dents attended in the chapel in academic
dress. Rev. DR.. E. T. Shanahan preached
very able exposition of the philosophy
of St. Thomas, which was listened to
with deep attention.
After recounting briefly the chief top
les of interest in the life of the great Do
| minican, Bishop Curtis portrayed the con-
ditions of thought in the thirteenth CEN
tury, so as to get a background for the
picture of st. Thomas The Arabic doc
| trines had oyerrun Europe The full
works of Aristotle, hitherto unknown to
Latin Europe, were spread broadcast, and
uEDdTI-
ments of human knowledge and of human
| endeavor. The situation st. Thomas had
| TO face was complex in itself Enthu-
| siasm had enkindled in the human mind
| a desire for knowledge of every descrip-
/ ton The widest doctrines were circu-
| lated and received credence Aristotle
was on every lip and the provinces OF
! faith. philosophy and science seemed
| hopelessly entangled in gross confu-
! sion. Not only was the Sifua tiOn por1pIayr
! in itself, but the leaders of thought pre-
ceding st. Thomas had made it more so
| by endeavoTing to sidetrack the main is
| sue.
! st. Thomas, however, met the situation
| boldly and fairly. He has Just been COM
J pared to a strategist, so carefully did he
| maneuver and deploy. To realize this one
has but TO glance at his many writings.
| He came upon a scene of turbulence and
! confusion. He left the situation clear.
manageable and mastered. His happy
idea Of conceiving philosophy and all the
| sciences as so many autonomous states,
| with theology as the central government
| from which the rest could neither singly
| nor severally recede. solved in his day as
! 1t solves in our own, perpleXing diff
| Guilty. He was a syntheist Spirit and
! matter, motion and inertia the organic
! and the inorganic, the state whole and
| the individual fraction, were made to play
| their respective parts on the worlds great
| stage with a definite plan of running
| through the various maneuvers, and a
! definite destiny awaiting the chief act
ors at the dramas close He was a charm
| ing poet: "a man of faith. he was a man
| of reason; Il god-like priest. he was a
| thorough scholar; leader Of his fellow
men. he was an humble follower of the
! Master crucified.'
The times., 1898-03-08
ROBINSON & CHERRY CO.,
18th and F Sts. n. W.
City Brevities.

Frank R. Marshall has been elected
sailing master Of the Capital Canoe Club.
The Charity Chapter OF Trinity Church.
Third and { Streets, viii meet at u
O'Clock tomorrow.
Pensions were granted TO citizens Of
Washington yesterday as follows: In
crease. James Welsh, s.; original widow,
Sarah Z. Miller So.
Robert Sears was locked up at Lieut.
NeIly's station yesterday afternoon,
charged with assaulting Moy Ching, a
Chinese laundryman.
The Most Precious Thing in the
World" viii be the subject OF a sermon
by Rev NJ p Smith this evening, at
ST. Paurs Catholic Church.
Look out for red COW with
white face was the request sent TO po-
lice headquarters yesterday by the own
er Of the missing bovine.
The recently organized foot battery Of
the National Guard viii hold its first
meeting since the mustered in tomor-
row evening at the Center Market
ArmOry.
Police Lieut. Kenny reported last
night that the Western Union telegraph
wires al Seventh Street and Florida
Avenue northwest. We're in an extreme
~ dangerous condition. and required i'm
mediate attention.
The Brotherhood OF St. Andrew, con-
necUed with the Pro-Cathedral of St.
Marks. viii meet tomorrow evening. The
foreign missionary committee Of the
same church viii hold a session in the
parish hail at 10 O'Clock tomorrow fore
noon.
Police headquarters was notified last
night by Mrs. W. r. Kemp, residing at
No. g Massachusetts Avenue northwest,
that she lost her pocketbook containing
sum OF money and several papers. at
New Jersey Avenue and L Street north
west
The times., 1898-03-08
HELD FOR BIGAMY.
CorncIia Jackson Married Once Too
Often

Cornelia Jackson, alias Downing,
young colored woman with an over-fond
ness for matrimony, was held yester-
day by Judge Scott in $500 bond for her
appearance before the grand jury to
answer the charge of bigamy.
The testimony for the Government
showed that some time i'll the early part
of 1897 the accused, who was then Cor
nelia Crusenberry married James
Downing. This was substantiated by
Downing, who swore that he paid for
the marriage license. and also sixty
cents to a minister for performing the
marriage ceremony, which he said con-
sisted of his promising Ito obey and the
Joining OF hands," 1t was also shown
that some time later during the same
year Corneha was married to Hezekiah
Jackson by Justice of the Peace O'Neil.
The times., 1898-03-08
YOUR

Spring TOP COAT is ready;
and such a variety as you have to
choose from here. Newest shades
of Tan, Covert Cloths and Whip
cords. the more conservative Wors-
teds, Cheviot, Vicunas, etc, III all
reliable grades.
SO, $3.50, SIS, $18, SO and SIS,
With a better assoTmeat Ill each
grade than most stores can show IN
their entire line
Spring Derbys, too; all new
shapes, III the correct shades and
colors. Good ones at $3.50 and 81,
and the best that's made at s..
Guaranteed the equal of the agency
stores 81 and S. ones.
The times., 1898-03-08

court. The conference 1t is understood.
was the result of a letter received by
Judge himball, and which he yesterday
submitted to Judge Scott. 1t was stated
after the conference by one of the judges
that no action will be taken in the mat
ter under consideration for some time
at least
The subject OF providing better yentila-
ton for the court rooms. especially the
upper court, was also discussed The
courthouse is now undergoing II Spring
cleaning, and il is the desire of the
judges presiding In either branch of the
Police Court to provide for better VEN
tilation before the warm weather
The times., 1898-03-08
DIVORCES GRANTED.
Eva whcatley and Ellen German
Freed From Matrimonial Bonds.

Eva A Wheatley was granted a di-
vorce from John a. Wheatley by Justice
Hagner, in Equity Court No. ?. yesterday
on the grounds of abandonment and de-
sertion. The couple were married on Au-
gust s, 1856, and the wife was abandoned
in 1891
Judge Cox, in Equity Court No. ],
granted an absolute divorce to Ellen Cor
man from John German on the same
grounds. They were married in Hazeton,
Pa, October 10, 1876 and Mrs. Cor
man alleges that her husband abandoned
her in 1880