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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
OF MUSIC.
The Airs Of Different Nations sound
Very Much Like Thei
Speech.

A French missionary played airs by
Ross;ni to a Chinese mandarin. who.
though a man of intelligence and Guilt
walton, according TO orienta, standards,
shook his head disapprovingly. When
pressed TO give a reason for the depre-
ciating gesture. be said:
1T is sadly devoid of meaning and
expression, while Chinese music pene-
trates the soul"
We smile at the absurdity, because to
our ears Chinese music is the linking to-
getber of harsh and unmelodious
sounds, the ming,ing of crash and
caterwauling.
Prof. AFRO Bates uses this incident in
his Talks on the Study of Literature"
to illustrate the fact that there is 4 con
ventiona, language in sound as there is
in words. Barbaric folk use a language
of music which penetrates their souls.
but which causes the nerves of civilized
people TO tingle. Our music seems as
absurd to them as theirs to us. Neither
understands the musical language of
the other.
The japanese complain that our di-
vision of music into regular bars has the
erect OF making IL cnIp-cuoP, cnip-
chop, chip-chop."
There is no universal language in
words or in art. The Greeks, who built
the Parthenon or wrought the Venus of
Melos could not have discerned beauty
or reverence in the uncouth figures of
Aztec deities. An Aztec who was moved
by twisted deities clutching one an
other by their plumes would perhaps
have stood without emotion before a
Greek temple or a Greek statue
Youths Companion.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
for Peace.

AmbassadorCambon OF France was
last Saturday handed the terms up
on which the United States would
meet SPANS proposals for peace. In
brief the terms are as follows: Cuba
to he freed; Porto Rico to beceded to
the United States; one OF the LadrOne
islands to he coded to the United
States As "A coaling station; allSpan-
ish military forces in the West Indies
to he withdrawn, with formal relin-
punishment by Spain OF her sovereign
ty over any possessions among those
islands. AS to the Philippines, it is
probable that Manila bay. with the
city and surrounding territory. will
be retained by the United States for
such Il length of time as will be neces-
sary to devise and put in operation
some plan for the future government
of the entire group.
As the French ambassador was
given full power to act in behalf of
Spain, il is believed i'm Washington
that the terms will he accepted by
Pl' " vi tii. 'ouhith
are o harsh, considering the enor-
nous expense it has been under in
prosecuting the val. We believe the
terms will meet with general ap-
proval by the people of the United
States. The retention of Porto Rico,
so near our own shores, will prove of
great military value. Besides, this
island is said to be the most desirable
of the West Indian group in many
ways. That Cuba shall be free gives
the lie to the assertion frequently
made that this country would grab
the island IA osle of the trophies of
the war and not turn it ove to the
Cubans. The island will doubtless be
under the supervision of this country
for some time and the Cubans within
herit what they have suffered and
bled for. But they will need assist
auce in establishing a republic.
The Philippines seem to he the
greatest problem to contend with,
and the question has suddenly as
sumed a new phase by the defiant at
titude of Aguinaldo. 1t is not I'M
likely tina the United States may
have tn conquer the Philippine chief
and his horde of followers if Uncle
Sam should determine to retain them.
The idea seems to be only to control
Manila and it's immediate surrounds
ings. But this master will be left for
future consideration. Whileit would
be unfortunate to leave the islands, in
n chaotic condition. we believe a ma
;c"ity of the American people prefer
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
500 Reward $Ioo.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cur i'm all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment. Hall'sC Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the dis
ease and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing it's work.
The proprietors have so much faith
i'm it's curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Sen for testi-
monials. Address,
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
Great
Northern
Railway.
MONTANA POINTS, PACIFIC
COAST AND THE EAST.

Palace Sleeping and Dining Cars,
meals a la %carte.) Library Observa-
ton Cars, Family Tourist Sleepers
and First and second-class coaches.
Direct route to the Kootenai Min
ing Country of Montana, Idaho and
British Columbia.
Connects at Duluth in summer sea-
son with Northern steamships North
West and North Land, for Mackinac,
Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo.
Connects al Seattle with steamers
for California, Alaska, Japan and
China.
Stages leave Lewistown Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at z a. m.
and connect the same night al Ben
ton with trains going east and west.
Stages leave Lewistown daily at
1 p. m. and make connections the
following day at Great Falls with
trains going east and west.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
DEAR MADAM:
Your bread needn't smell
of soda or alum or lime.
SeAilirmg's Best baking
powder has no lime or alum
or excess of soda.

We have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in our home for many years
and bear cheerful testimony to it's
value as a medicine which should be
in every family. In coughs and colds
we have found it to be efficaciOus and
in Group and whooping cough in
children we deem it Indispensable
H. p. Ritter, 4127 Fairfax avenue, st.
Louis, Mo-. For sale by e. F. Little,
druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03

Gen. Merritt has arrived in Manila
and sends a message back that he
will probably need all the troops as
signed him. Some people thought it
very strange that so large a force
should he sent to the Philippines.
War is Gen. Merritt's business and he
knows how to conduct it, evidently.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03

The news OF the destruction of Ger
vera's fleet created CONSERVATION
among the S~paniards at Manila.
escaped and formed a junction with
Camara, and that the two fleets were
coming to their relief. 1t was a great
mistake. Cervera's fleet has gone to
the relief of Montejo's.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
lie WINS Out.

She looked at him reproachfuily.
You were cut last night" she said.
"Out about $50" he admitted before
he realized that his words nae a ten
dency 10 cast d doubt on his assertion
that he had been sitting up with a sick
friend.-Chicaoo Post.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03

Joaquin Miller, just returned to
San Francisco from klOndike, says
that the gold output of Alaska this
year will be $25, 900, OOO. But 'Wau-
keen" is a poet and has a very elias
tic Imagination.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03

Prince Bismarck, the onc great
chancellor OF the German empire, died
at his home i'm Berlin last Saturday
night.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
Teachers Examination.

The next quarterly examination
for certificates to teach within Fergus
county, will pc held at my office,
Friday and Saturday, August 18th
and Goth, at which time all desiring
certificates are requested to present
themselves.
j. NJ. PARENT, Co. Supt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
COuldn't StOp Him.

"My doctor knows better than to
forbid me TO drink coffee"
why do you think SOP"
HE knows if l didn't drink coffee 1
wouldn't be strong enough to earn
money to pay his bills."-Chicago Rec
ord.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03

20, 1 wanted to ask you about tina
society novel you were reading. Die
be marry her after all?"
mo; he was one of the first to marry
her."-Detroit journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03

Teddy Roosevelt stands a good
New York. The nomination would
be equivalent to election. But there's
the rub.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M. vROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor.

Now that the war excitement is
abating the prize fighters have COM
menced talking-simply talking.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
It's Riches I'm Real Estate.

The groundAin the vicinity of the Bank
of England is estimated to be worth not
less than $4,000, 900 per acre, and land
in Pail Mall has changed hands at ST.
100000 an acre.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
Strayed.

Strayed, from Lewistown, in March
last, one mare, nearly white, aged,
branded ZS1 on left shoulder; one
horse, three white
feet, blaz- ed face, branded TT
on left s h o u ] d e T.. Home
range, Wolf creek, near Stanford.
Ten dollars reward will be paid for
leading to their recOv-
cry. WM. SHELTON,
Stanford, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03
1t Must
Be Seen

The "New North-w esuern Lin
ted" trains Minneapolis and ST.
Paul to Chicago must be seen to
tell their own beauties. and must
be ridden on to be thoroughly en-
ioyed and appreciated.
This famous train is the finest
in the world. 1t leaves Mime
apolis every night in the year 7:3O
p. m; st. Paul SHOP. m; arriving
Milwaukee $50 a. m; Chicago
$3.50 a. m.
Your home agent will sell you
tickets via this first-class line and
an illustrated folder and further
information will befurnished you,
with pleasure, on application to
T.W. Teasdale, General Passenger
Agent, st. Paul. Mimi.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-03

Nobody need have Neuralgia. Get DIR. Miles
Pain Pills from druggists. lone cent a dose
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
ARTISTIC HOMES.
How q Great Manufactures Has Brought
Them Within Reach of All.

Them Within Reach of ALL
Probably at no time in the world 8
history has so much attention been
paid to the interior decoration OF
homes as at present. No home, no
matter how humble, is without its
handiwork that helps to beautify the
apartments and make the surround
lngs more cheerful. The taste OF the
American people has kept pace with
the age, and almost every day brings
forth something new in the way or
picture, draping. piece of furniture
or other form Of mural decoration.
One of the latest of these has been
given to the world by the celebrated
artist, Muville, in a series or four
handsome porcelain game plaques.
Not for years has anything as hand
some in this line been seen. The sub
Jects represented by these plaques are
American Wild Ducks, American
Pheasant, American Quail and English
Snipe. They are handsome paintings
and are especially designed for hang
ing on dining-room walls, though
their richness and beauty entities them
to place in the parlor OF any home.
These original plaques have been pur-
chased at a cost OF $50, 900 by j. G.
Hubinger Bros. Co., manufacturers Oh
the celebrated Elastic Starch, and in
order TO enable their numerous GUS
toners to become pesSeSSors OF these
handsome works of art they have had
them reproduced by a special process
in all the rich colors and beauty Of
the original. They are finished on
heavy cardboard, pressed and en-
bOssed in the shape of a plaque and
trimmed with heavy band of gold.
They measure forty inches in circum-
ference and contain no reading matter
or advertisement whatever.
Until October l Messrs. J. c. Hubin-
ger Bros. Co. propose to distribute
these plaques free to their customers.
Every purchaser of three ten-cent
packages of Elastic Starch, fiat-iron
brand, manufactured by ]. C. Hubin-
ger Bros. Co., is entitled to receive
one of these handsome plaques free
from their grocer. Old and new Gus
toners alike are entitled to the bene-
fits Of this offer. These plaques will
not be sent through the mail, the only
way to obtain them being from your
grocer. Every grocery store in the
country has Elastic Starch for sale. II
is the oldest and best laundry starch
on the market, and is the most perfect
cold process starch ever invented. 1t
is the only starch made by men who
thoroughly understand the laundry
business, and the only starch that will
not injure the finest fabric. 1t has been
the standard for quarter OF cen
fury, and as an evidence of how good
it is twenty-five million packages were
sold last year. Ask your dealer to
show you the plaques and tell you
about Elastic Starch. Accept no sub
stitute. Bear in mind that this offer
holds good a short time only. and
should be taken advantage of without
delay.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
HENRY GIBSON. Notary Public.
TRAVEL WEST THIS YEAR.
The Tourist Seeks the Mountains Rather
Than the Seashore and Lake.

The periods of Western migration q
people vary with the years. Some
times the attractions of the East over
come the distaste to long travel, and
the food of eXcursionists is in that di-
rectiOn, but, latterly, the beauties and
benefits of Colorado scenery and air
have tipped the scales of doubling
minds in favor of the great central
summer resort Of the continent. The
present summer has been a Western
resort epoch, largely because the rail
roads have established and maintained
unsurpassed facilities for comfortable
travel, and the desirability of the To-
cation has become widely known
through judicious advertising.
The great game preserves and the
rivers stocked with finest specimens of
the finny tribe, the vigorous mountain
air, the gathering of pleasant people
at first class hotels, and the proximity
to home and business if required, have
proved stronger attractions than the
sea coast and the Northern lake re-
gions. The vast mineral resources of
Colorado have tempted the watchful
business man to combine something Of
business with his outing, too, and as a
consequence of all these reasons travel
to the West has been unsurpassed this
year and the state has found new
friends and gained new tongues to tell
its praise.
1t is a matter of such great import
ance that comfort shall be a striking
feature of travel that the tourist as
we'll as the daily traveller in pursuit of
business should select his route with
care and judgment. The Missouri Pa
cific, with its many branches affords
opportunity for all the people to use its
magnificent trains as far as Pueblo,
and there the Denver & Rio Grande
road. with its justly bestowed celebri-
ty for piercing the most beautiful seen
cry of the mountain wilds. continues the
care and watchfulness which has been
SO readily observed on the route TO
Pueblo, and with every comfort at hand
and inspiring scenery round about, the
traveller finds himself at his destina-
ton unwearied, satisfied and ready for
what Fate has in store for the future.
1t is a mental treat and rest as we'll
as a physical relief from heat and la
Dor, and should be provided for in the
yearly itinerary as much AS the pro-
vision for the habilaments which Gus
! tom preseribes. f. p. Baker.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
NO WOMAN IS EXEMPT.

Regularity is matter of Importance
in every woman's life. Much pain IS,
however, endured in the belief that &c
is necessary and not alarming, when
in truth it is all wrong and indicates
arrangement that may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself VIII
unsettle the nerves and make womea
old before their time.
The foundation of woman's health Is
a perfectly normal and regular per-
Torrance of natures function. Tho
statement we print from Miss GER
TRUDE SKIES, of Eldred. Pa. is echoed
in every city, town and hamlet in this
country. Read what she says:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I feel like q
new person since following your adj
vice, and think it is my duty to let tina
public know the good your remedies
have done me. Ny troubles were pain
full menstruation and leucorrhpa..
was nervous and had spells of being
confused. Before using your remedies
l never had any faith in patent medi-
ClANo. Il INV VI 1911 W odf l1ldt utNEE
had anything do me so much good for
painful menstruatiOn as Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; also would
say that your Sanative Wash has cured
me of leucorrhea. l hope these few
words may help suffering women"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
cree in treating female ills is unparai-
leled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia Z. Pinkham. and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department OF
her great business, treating by letter
as many as a hundred thousand ailinS
women during single year.
All suffering women are invited to
write freely to Mrs. Pinkham, al Lynn
Mass, for advice about their health.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
All Else Forgiven.

One of our own lively citizens, Mr.
Summit Parker, returned on Monday
morning from the Adirondacks. Nc
sooner had he arrived than he discOv-
cred that he had brought away the KEY
of his room in the hotel. He dis
patched it at once to the proprietor OF
the hotel, saying that apologies would
follow later in larger envelope. This
morning he received the following ac-
acknowledgement from his host: Dear
Parker: Key returned in good con-
dition. Never mind the spoons and
napkins. Niles" Mr.. Summit Parker
is devoting all his spare minutes to
reading and rereading the brief letter
Utica Observer.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Doolin and the Thuuderbolt.


p. DOolin was a track-walker on the
Erie railroad. He attended a wake
one day shortly before it was time for
him to go on duty, with the lament
able result that early in the evening he
seemed ambitious TO walk on both
sides OF the track at once, says Har-
per's Magazine.
The "ThunderbOlt" express was due
to pass the Haskell road at S:45. AT
that time DoOlin reached the road, but
the train did not appear. She was still
invisible at 8, and DOOlin began to
worry about her in a maudlin way.
When she was twenty minutes late he
could control his anxiety no longer,
and began walking the track toward
her as fast as he could in his unsteady
condition
The ''Thunderbolt" meantime was
flying along at unusual speed. She
had been delayed by a trifiing wreck,
and the engineer was making up lost
time Suddenly a lantern whirled like
giant pinwheel in the gloom fan
down tie track. The engineers face
whitened; the brakes ground into the
complaining wheels; the engine rocked
and trembled; passengers lurched in
their seats. and with a hiss of air and
steam the "Thunderbolt" stopped
Dropping from his cab the trembling
engineer ran up to where p Doolin
stood.
"What-what's the natter" he
gasped
"Ye're late said Doolin. "Fwhai
kent XeZ?'
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
He Came Too Late.

He came too late.-Neglect had tried
Her constancy too long:
her love had yielded to her pride,
And the deep sense of wrong
size Scorned the Offering of a heart
Which fingered on its way.
Till 1t could no delight impart
Nor spread one cheering ray.
He came too late,-At once he felt
That all his power was DER:
Indifference in her calm smile dwelt-
She thought of him no more.
Anger and grief had passed away,
Her heart and thoughts We're free;
She met him and her words were gay
No spell had Memory.
lie came too late.-The subtle chords
of love We're all unbound.
Not by offense of spoken words,
But by the sights that wound.
She know that life held nothing now
That could the past repay,
Yet she disdained his tardy VOW.
And coldly turned away.
lie came too lato,-Her countless dreams
Of hope had iong since flown
No charms dwelt in his chosen themes
Nor IN his whispered tone
And when. with word and smile. he tried
Affection still to prove,
She nerved her heart with wOman's pride
And spurned his tickle love.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02


orally robust man, but that stomach
trouble, together with rheumatism, which
afterward set in. were making fast inroadS
upon my health and am satisfied that it
would have been but short time before
my comrades would have been conducting
the regulation funeral ceremonies overmy
remains, had l not CHANGED TO read of and
taken Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People"
There are several others in the home
who are taking these pills and are receiv
ing great benefit" RICHARD Dunn.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
LIST day of Nov. 1897.
HENRY GIBSON. Notary Public
Sergeant Dunn is perfectly willing that
anyone should write him in reference to his
case, provided stamp is enclosed for reply.
All the elements necessary to give new
life and richness TO the blood and restore
shattered nerves are contained IN a con-
densed form in DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. They are also specific
for troubles peculiar to females, such as
suppressions. Irregularities and all forms OF
weakness. In men they cure cases arising
from mental worry. overwork or excuses
ST whatever nature.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
G.. A. R.-Cinclnnati Encampment.

The Monon Route, with its four
trains daily, is the best and most
comfortable line to Cincinnati. The
rate will be only one cent a mile.
Tickets on sale Sept. 3rd, 4th, 5th and
9Th, good to return September 9th to
18th inclusive, and by extension to
October End. Send four cents in stamps
for the Monon's beautifully illustrated
book on the Cincinnati Encampment.
Frank ]. Reed, G. p. A., Chicago. l..
E. Sessions, t. p. A, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

A man who believed ia making the
worst of everything happened to see
the Washington monument looming up
In the distance. Immediately he
heaved deep sigh. whats the trou-
ble?" inquired the friend. Doesn't it
suit you?" Not quite 1T has been
approved by the monument experts
from all parts of the world 1T is
good so far as it goes. But if some
enterpriSing man would fit it up with
mercury and a glass tube what a fine
thing it would be for measuring this
weather. Washington Star.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
'Straws Show Which Way tho Wind
Blows"

This is an old adage and one that
has been demonstrated as truthful
many times. The fact that the eXcur-
sion business in Colorado seeks to use
one particular line is straw that in
dicates where the excursionists find
the best scenery, lowest rates and best
train service. The line in question. the
Colorado Midland, has handled more
excursion and tourist business this
season than ever before in its history,
and this is a straw which indicates
that the Colorado Midland always of
fers the lowest rates. the finest seem
cry and the best train service through
the Mountains and to the Colorado
Tourist Resorts.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Chase.

edo you really enjoy shooting?''
why of course" said the dear girl
who has lately bought light rifle and
a lovely pair of hunting boomers.
Every time l manage to kill a rab-
bit or poor little bird have just the
loveliest cry imaginable. "-Indianapo'
lis Journal.