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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
His Modest Testimony.

The Lotus club of New York gave
a dinner to Admiral Schley u few
nights since, which was largely at
tended. The gallant commander of
the Brooklyn gave detailed account
of the battle off Santiago. In part
he said:
Il was simply a sharer i'm a great
event. L had the pleasure of assist
ing others to a result which has been
glorious i'm our history and has made
July 3 a red-letter day i'm our modern
records"
He told of his own joy when hesaw
from the bridge of the Brooklyn the
Spanish ships as they came out of
Santiago harbor. After the firing
began, he said, he saw for the only
time in his life the spectacle of shin
giles being ripped from a warship by
the storm of projectiles that struck
her. Then he told OF the chase of the
Colon by the Brooklyn and the Ore
gon, the fastest ships of the blockad-
ing squadron.
"When the Colon turned in toward
the Shore" he said, latter the de-
struction of the other ships, she was
out of range. / directed Captain
Cook to go to dinner, in the belief
that the men who r expected to
fight should be fed. / made the same
signals to the Oregon. The order
was given that the men below should
be fed, too-that force of silent eff
cheney upon whose efforts the cap
ture of the Colon depended. From
my station on the bridge l heard
them, through the breakers, singing:
John Browns body is a-mouldering
in the grave
"These sterling fellows shoveled
coal so fast and SO steadily that after
thirty minutes good steaming l sig
nailed to Captain Clark of the Oregon
let go one of his railroad trains at
her. 1t landed just under the Colon's
The Brooklyn let go an eight
inch shell and it went over her. Clark
signaled to ask me if i was sure that
it wasn't an Italian ship we were
(Laughter.) Those were the
pleasantries of battle"
After finishing his recital of the de-
struction of the fleet of Cervera, Ad-
miral Schley said in closing:
''In the navy Our belief il that our
only politics is our devotion to coun-
try and the belief that our country is
right"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

State Veterinarian NJ. Z. Knowles
is meeting with great success in treat
ing blackleg among cattle by vacci-
nation. Stockmen generally are re-
sorting to this method of Kidding the
range of this disease, and Mr.. Knowles
thinks it will soon be reduced to the
minimum. The veterinarian says:
1.-The disease only affects young stock.
The attack is sudden and the end is
quick. Nothing can De done to save
calves when once they show signs OF
the disease. A swelling of usually
the foreleg, accompanied by a high
fever, marks the presence of the dis
ease, and when once attacked death
ensues within two days at the most.
In most cases the animal dies in "a
hours. Not one case in 1000 recov-
ers from blackleg. The only mean
of insuring against the disease is vac
cination, and it is safe and cheap.
The remedy does not require the SER
vices of a professional man-any cat
tleman or farmer can apply it him
self, and i'm that lies the fact that
there is no reason why all stock own
ers should not protect themselves
from loss from this source"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

Mr.. Bailey is the great man of
Gainesville, Tex. He represents the
Fifth congressional district of his
state, consisting OF the counties of
collin, Cooke, Denton, Fannin, Gray
son and Montague. He holds his
seat by virtue OF the will of less than
sc. 900 voters. His district does not
contain a seaport, a great manufac-
turing industry, nor an important
town. 1t is remote from the cur
rents OF the worlds life. There is
nobody in it who has occasion to
keep in touch WITH international al
fairs and reflect upon the place Amer
lea should fill in the politics OF the
globe.-New York Journal (Dem.).
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

The loss of life on the New England
coast from the recent blizzard is
something appalling, say nothing of
the damage to shipping. The worst
fears regarding the steamer Port
land. bound for Portland, Me-, from
Boston, have been realized. The
steamer was wrecked off Cape Cod
and the passengers and crew found
watery graves. The deplorable feat
ure of this loss is aggravated by the
fact that the captain was ordered
not to leave Boston before 9 O'Clock
on that fatal Saturday night. and
not then unless the storm ceased it's
fury. He said he would leave at q,
his usual time. and did SO. The loss
of life from the storm will reach sew
eral hundred in all probability.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

The suffrage amendment
was lost i'm South Dakota. 1mmedi-
ately after election it was thought
the question had carried by a small
majority, but the officialcount proves
it to have been beaten by a majority
OF 1000. The proposition to estab-
lish the South Carolina ~dispensary
system was also beaten by a decisive
vote. hut the initiative and referen-
dun was carried by a majority OF
5000. The latter amendment pro-
vides that whenever a petition signed
by ) per cent of the voters is present
ed asking for the enactment of a GER
tain principle the legislature shall at
once comply. and shall submit the
statute to the people at a special
election. Ii it is adopted 1T becomes
law. 1t also provides that when
ever ) per cent of the voters so petit
ton the legislature shall submit to
the people any designated statute,
the object being to provide a curb for
evil legislation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

We will not take advantage of the
iniudiciOus remarks in last weeks
Democrat regarding the new bank by
lengthy comment. We are not aware
partisan institution-in any sense
but a legitimate enterprise seeking
business from any reliable source.
The promoters will hardly endorse
such anticipatory offerings on the
part of our contemporary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

A professor i'm Pasteur's institute
has discovered an antidOte for the
bite of poisonous reptiles. 1t is said
to be efficacious if taken within four
hours after being bitten. This is an
important discovery, but a great
many will prefer the old-fashioned
''snake-bite" remedy from force of
habit, regardless OF it's curative quail
tiles.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

There is no doubt but the treaty
with Spain will be ratified. 1t will
undoubtedly cause some debate. but
there is too much patriotism in the
senate to repudiate the action OF the
American peace commissioners. Poll
tics will not cut much figure in the
end
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

The Great Fails Tribune attributes
the election of Lind, governor of Min
nesota. to his advocacy of free coin
age. Yet the st. Paul Globe, a gold
standard paper, gave him cordial
support and he was cautioned not to
raise the silver question. Lind's cleo
ton is due to Republican d~isaffection
and local issues.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

Joseph III. Choate of New York has
been mentioned as a possible success
O of John Hay to the court of st.
James. No better selection could be
yer and scholar.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

Grant Gillette, the collapsed cattle
king of Woodbine, Kan, disappeared
before the crash came, and it is the
opinion amongcommission men that
before departing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

Lieut.. Hobson, the Merrimac hero,
has been offered $50, 900 for a series of
lectures, but respectfully declines. He
regards the offer more in the light of
a freak exhibition of himself than in
the value of anything he might say.
His head is level.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

DIR. Lyman Abbott has rendered his
resignation as pastor OF Plymouth
church on the ground of failing
health. He has occupied the pulpit
for ten years past. He is a great
preacher and as liberal in his views
as his predecessor, Henry Ward
Beecher.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
LEwISTOwN. MONT, Dec. Z, 'ss.

In all of the counties but two in
this state the nominees for school SUI
perintendent were women, and none
but women We're successful.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

The Bozeman Avant Courier says
Hartman is a candidate for United
States Senator. Let this cup pass.
Give us Clark, Daily or ever Bloor in
stead.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

Coin" Harvey proposes to con
duct the next national Democratic
campaign by passing around the hat.
An exchange says he will be lucky if
he gets his hat back.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
Car Sends for Builder of Oregon.

When the Russian naval authorities
heard of the wonderful record made
by the Oregon in proceeding from San
Francisco to the coast of Florida in
65 days without an accident, they
cabled Mr.. Irving Scott. president of
the Union iron works. of San Francis
co, to come to St. Petersburg to ar
range for building more vessels like
the American battleship, which was
the product of the Union iron works of
San Francisco. Mr.. Scott has now
sailed for Europe in answer to the in
vitation of the Imperial government.
n;.x ;Iu, nr.sh
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
Eerptta County q

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M. vROOMAN. Editor & Prop'r.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
C5ichC Cod
Easily?

Are you frequently hoarse?
Do you have that annoying
tickling in your throat? Would
you feel relieved if you could
raise something? Does your
cough annoy you at night, and
do you raise more mucous in
the morningP
Then you should always keep
on hand a bottle of
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

Big Lilac Bush.
A Persian lilac bush in Kansas City
Mo-, is 90 feet in diameter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17

New handsome Cut Glass and
Sterling Silver will be shown az
Heilbron's this week. Beautiful
Wedding and Birthday presents.
New styles Of PLAN Gold Rings will
be shown.
HEILBRON, The Jeweler
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
THE DIFFERENCE.

The Journal has received a beau
tiful new badge, made for its city
reporter by Messrs. Hutchinson &
Hart, the Texas street jewellers.
The badge is of pure sterling silver,
and in design and workmanship is a
model of perfection, and the local
man wears it with a great deal of
pride. Shreveport Journal.
We are glad to hear of some com
munity appreciating the poor, hard
worked reporter. In Texarkana the
reporter is treated different entire
ly. He has the freedom of the
streets and the sidewalks, and the
people tolerate him as long as he
holds them up as more than ordi-
nary mortals-puffs their hops, an
nounce their marriages, condole
with them in their bereavement,
tell about their going away and re-
turning, publish the essays read at
schools and give fulsome praise
about musical gatherings, and 9th
er entertainments, but let him
hint at shady transaction being
carried on, or get a letter turned
upside down in any of their names,
and he is called upon to retract,
apologize and is otherwise humili-
1+e6
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
THE STRATEGY BOARD.

The doctor showed up today; hav-
ing succeeded in getting his man
under ground yesterday, and the
dry goods merchant came in soon
afterwards. The colonel sent in
report that his bitters did not agree
with him yesterday and he could
not report for duty.
The doctor said it did not make
any difference as to the absence OF
the colonel, as two was a quorum
The Board went into an execu-
tive session.
TIE first business calling atten-
tion was that a report had gained
currency that the Spanish fleet
under Cervera had made its escape
and was thought to be heading for
Dutchman's canal.
The doctor thought that we
should at once load all the sewer
pipes empting into the canal, and
when the feet sailed in, to spring
the mine on them, making a com
plete capture.
The Board then drew upon the
government for the two local COM
panies here to act as land force.
There being no other business to
transact, the Office boy was told to
90 out and chalk on the board,
that Dewey was still holding Ma
Mia, Shafter was on the sea and
that the Germans out of considera'
ton of their 3,0O0,0 900 of people
living in this country, had not yet
declared beligerency against us in
favor of Spain, took up their hats
and departed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17

u,l Diamond Ring Is nov on
Louis Heilbron's si.oO day
=. ever, day from May 9lh until
In See It in the window
LOUIS HEILBRoN
D,,ronl. aud Fine Watches.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
SAMPSON AT SANTIAGO.

Sampson got another move on
himself yesterday and moved three
or four of his ships within good close
range of the mouth of Santiago
channel and bombarded the forts,
knocking them into kindling wood
and piles of mortar. He had order
ed his ships not TO shoot at Moro
castle, as it was in the walls of this
prison that Hobson and the brave
sailors captured from the Merrimac
we're imprisoned.
Many of the Spanish guns were
dismantled and several shells burst
good within the forts, scattering
timber in all directions. 1t is be-
lieved that the Spanish loss was
great.
The Spaniards returned Samp-
sons fire for time, but before the
close they had deserted their guns
and sought safety behind the hills
and in the follows.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE. y
The Second Philippine Expe-
dition now on the Briny
Deep.
THE FLAGSHIP CHINA LEADS
Thousands Of People Assemble to Bid
Them Goodbye and Wish
Safe Return.
THE FLAGSHIP CHINA" LEADS

San Francisco, June l5.-Anchor
was weighed by the second Philip
pine expedition at ! o'clock this
afternoon. As the sun was setting
the last transport passed out of the
Golden Gate, and, led by the flag
ship China, the fleet stood away
toward Honolulu. At that port
the vessels will recoal. Today's ex.
pedition carried $500 men, distri-
buted among four vessels, the China,
Colon, Zealandia and Senator
The China carried the first regi-
ment Colorado Volunteers infantry,
1922 men, the Colon, Battery A, of
the Utah Artillery; the Zealandia,
the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers,
900 men, aud the Senator the First
regiment of the Nebraska yolun-
teers, numbering 1923 men. The
regular United States troops, con-
sisting of the Twentythird infantry
and a detachment OF engineers,
we're split up aud distributed pro
rata among the vessels named.
Thousands of people assembled
along the docks to witness the de-
parture of the feet and when the
signals ordering the vessels to get
under way we're seen a lively cheer
went up. Vessels in the harbor
blew long blasts from their sirens
and every factory IN the district
saluted with blasts from their
whistles. Bombs were exploded
and cannons were fired and the four
vessels bearing loads OF humanity
and munitions of war passed down
the bay. The water front Was
-black with people waving handker-
chiefs and presented a beautiful
sight The vessels in the harbor
dipped their colors as the trans
ports passed. The guard rails of
the transports were hidden beneath
struggling soldiers trying to get
the last glimpse of the city. The
men cheered themselves hoarse and
waved their hats and handkerchiefs
until their arms ached. Tugs and
ferrYboats charter ed for the occa-
sion followed the vessels down the
bay to the Golden Gate.
The afternoon was well nigh
gone when the transports reached
the ocean and headed for Honolulu.
Arrangements are now being made
for the sailing of the third expedi-
tion. 1t is believed the fleet will be
ready by June %.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
To be Exchanged.

The Spanish government has
authorized Gen. Blanco to entertain
proposals for an exchange of Lieu
tenant Hobson and the other pris-
oners taken when the American
collier Merrimac was sunk off the
entrance to the harbor of Santiago
de Cuba,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
The Modern Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
wish plenty of exercise in the open
air Her form glows with health
and her face blooms with its beauty.
If her system needs the cleansing
action of a laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup
of Figs, made by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
A Third Call Probable.

Washington, June 16-While res
ponsible officials of the administra-
tion decline to discuss the question,
there is reason to believe that
there will be third call for volun-
teers. This is the opinion of
many leading army officers in
Washington. Some of them state
positively that the comprehensive
plans decided upon now render an
other call certain. They assert not
less than $4,000 more men will be
needed, and the proclamation,
when issued, probably will ask for a
much larger number.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
Want our Customers

To know that we have the best
exchange and real estate con-
nection of any concern in the
southern states, receiving and
sending out more mail than
any similar concern south of
the Ohio river. Consign your
stuff to US if you want il sold,
and we will realize on same TOR
UOu
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
Want Everybody

Towait for ourSaturday auction
sales. Those that need household
or kitchen furniture, stock or
anything else that ne may han
die
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
Want to Exchange

Ten acres OF land, with seven
room house and in frst-class
condition, good improvements
and all under fence, adjoining
the city of Texarkana, for some
timbered lands in Little RIVER
county, Arkansas. Will give
you a bargain.
TeXarkana Exchange,
WHATLEY & WAKEFIELD, PrOp'rS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-17
Whatl4y & Wakef9ld'S
WANT COLUMN.
Wanted to Purchase

A neat three or four room cot
tage house, for cash at once
Must be cheap and in good
neighborhood.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-10-13
DE FONTAINE'S TRIAL.
plead Guilty In TWO Cases and
Three We're Dismissed.

This morning at 11:30 George de
Fontsine was brought b-fore Judge
Maxey OF the federal court to plead to
five indictments the result OF his coun-
terfeiting propensities.
The prisoner entered the court room
in d nervous manner and showed that
he was under a terrible mental strain.
Judge Edwards. his attorney, accom-
panied him, and they con Versed to-
Rether in q low voice before the court
called the case.
United States District Attorney
Terrill represented the government
and the cases were taken up in the or
der that the indictments were found.
Three of the indictments were dis
missed and the prisoner was called be.
fore the bar of the court where he
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-10-13
Suitable Resolutions Adopted on
the Death of Winnie Davis.

AT a special meeting of the John G.
Brown camp, U. c. ", the following
resolutions were passed:
Hon. Wyndham Kemp, Commander
John c. Brown Camp, United Con-
federate Veterans.
Sir: Your committee to draft resolu-
lions in memory of Miss Winnie Davis,
Daughter of the Coniederacy," re-
spectfully report the following:
Again death has been with US and
has taken our best beloved; the idoliz-
ed daughter of the confederacy has
passed ITO where beyond these voices
there is peace" Therefore, be it
Resolved, Thatstaff and comforter of
our grand old chief il his declining
years, as his life was one long, sublime
sermon on right living, so hers, from
her birth to its all too early ending,
was one perpetual benedic'on. AS the
highest type of Southern manhood he
our exempar for future generations
If the young of the South, so she, as
The highest type of Southern woman
mood, is our exenp.ar for its young
womanhOod.
2. Resolved. That, born to realizs
in her own psrson the incarnation OF
a principle, that the cause we fought
for and orr brot hers died for was the
ause OF civil liberty and not the cause
f human slavery" in her death she
1as attained her hypothesis. Res IL
ing early the grandeur of her mission.
she purposed with herself never to wed
and so through life she passed, the
Vestal Virgin of the Lost Cause, keep
ng alive in our hearts, affairs OF the
lead COME deracy; aud so the daughter
4 man who died without q country,
she, the uncrowned queen reigned
supreme In the hearts of mighty peo-
pie.
Resolved. That with her stricken
mother we mourn our Daughter our own
md only daughter OF the Confederacy.
w. NJ, YANDELL,
For Committee.
Adopted and copies ordered sent to
Mr.. Davis and given TO the press.
On motion of Comrade Yandell it
vas
Resolved, (l.l That the suggestion
having been madesthst MRS. Davis,
Who has therefore, refused all tenders
of sssisIance), may be In need since
he death of her beloved daughter, Eve
lain the right to aid in rendering her
such assis snce as she may need, for
indeed our honor may not allow her
in her old age 10 suffer want.
Resolved (2.), That the adjutsut
be and be Ia hereby instructed TO
communicate with the president
Of the Daughteas OF the Con-
federacy, and with the commander
Il the United Confederate Veterans,
and to assure them that this camp
stands ready now and always to contri-
butte its share for this noble purpose.
Adopted and ordered given to the
Dress
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-10-13
Work on Show Window Stopped

Last afternoon two or three work
men were engaged putting show
window in the corner of the store of
81. Krupp and Bro. at the intersec-
riou Of San A ntopio street aud Mesa
Avenue, when the chief of police stop
ped them from finishing the work, as
he claimed that in pacing the window
there the owner of the building, A. NJ
LOOMS, was encroaching upon the
city's property, the sidewalk.
Heretofore this corner of the sore las
heen cut off and the firm renting il
saw shat by running the gwindow
ont to a corner they would gain a good
show window, and they were having
this work done when the chief of po-
lice interfered.
The owner of the property says that
be was not doing wrong in giving his
tenants permission to place the wind W
there; and the matter lies with city
Attorney Kemp to find out whether or
not they have that right or not.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-10-13
DR.. Bulmer Disappears.

An associated press dispatch in this
morning. Times conveys the following
item OF local importance:
IAN old man drifted in here Mon
day morning claiming to be DR.. Thos.
). Bulmer, formerly of FL Paso, aud on
OILS way to Maria where 1T was his in
Jention to practice his profession.
HE bad 10 money but was cheerful
enough until the arrival OF the q. IL. d
5. A. passenger train on which he was
certain he could ride to Maria. Being
refused by the conductor he became
very Respondent, refusing to eat or go
o bed and yesterday morning declared
ne would walk to Maria but changed
nis mind and returned here after going
about three miles. de then opened
mis- grips and gave away most OF their
contents TO different parties. In the
meantime Agent Wright hustled
around and gathered up money enough
TO get the old gentleman to Maria
and so informed him, but
this assurance didn't appear
to tighten his burden any. He
bid his newly made acQuaiutances
good bye aud departed over the
mountain, saying he had a pass to his
iual destination. When he failed to
show up for the passenger train he was
so anxious to leave here on, search
was begun for him bot so far nothing
has been seen of him.
HE claimed TO have practiced medi-
cine in a dozen different foreign coun-
tr!es and also in England where he re-
ceived the 33rd degree of Masonry"