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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-29

This Is lay CT the last minstrel-show
given by the Elks: Lou Wilkes and F. IL.
Tenney were together fixing up those little
bon mots that were presently to bubble forth
so spontaneously in the presence OF the au-
dience. They had dug up that old gag of the
man on the end declaring that there was not
girl in the house who had not kissed her
sweetheart before coming to the show. Ten
ney was to spring IT, and Wilkes was to make
the contention that there was such a in
the house Tepney was to settle matters by
getting up and asking IL there such
person present. If there was. would she
please stand up. The gag had done service.
but 1t isn't bad gag considering the age and
odor of some Of the minstrel jokes. To make
it better Tenney bets Wilkes that there is no
such person in the house. depending. OF
course. on the way he appeals to the audience
for a decision.
Vel. 1t came of.
Bet you two dollars dere amt no SIGH
pussen IN de house." spouted Mr.. Tenney.
II got you" said Wilkes and Tenney pro-
duces two silver dollars and walks over and
gives the money to Tompkins. Wilkes gives
up his two. Tompkins is I'm IT. with Wilkes
Mr.. Tenney turns around and states the prop
osItion to the audience. Now will the Young
lady who did not kiss her sweetheart before
coming here tonight please stand up" he
plead. And he nearly feel dead when a young
woman in one of the back seats stood up
She was closely veiied and no one knows to
this day. outside of Wilkes and Tompkins
who she was. Tompkins passed over the
stakes to Wilkes. ard Tenney has been layius
for the pair Of them ever since.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-29

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Dawgan. Milwaukee;
w. L. Swift, Chicago DR.. George Mclean,
Chicago; L. Hughs, Mimic. N. D.; A d.
Galusha. D. corah. To-; M. F. Smith, Eldcra,
To-; H. Koke, Mankato; William Koke Man
kato; p Riley, Des Moines.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-29

Yesterday was what might be called red
letter CD day for the Republican party In
this state. Under the auspices Of the Repub-
Hcan clubs. the faithful gathered at Mime
apolis to be enthused by a Democrat our
own and only ]. Adam Bede. while another
branch of the party assembled at Mankato
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the
disease. Catarrh is a blood or con-
stitutional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. 1t vas prescribed by one
of the best physicians in the country
for years, and is a regular prescrip-
ton. 1t is composed OF the best
tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting direct on
the mucous surface. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
Ia Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

brush or the previous night with the
Spanish cavalry. Several plucky
young officers like Ensign Gilpin
have made trips ashore and taken
observations of the interior of the
harbor and the Notifications, locat-
ing the exact positions of Admiral
Cevera's four ships. 1t is hardly
likely, however, that the Spanish
admiral keeps them moored at the
same place both day and night.
More than once the officers engaged
in this shore duty have had narrow
escapes from falling in with the
enemy's cavalry.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
DUCKS THAT NEVER SWAN.
Ten Thousand White Ones That Dfs
for Water.

AeA AnOuouhu "hAtc onCo Anot Ol&
for Water.
On the green patch at the orner OF
Cottage Grove avenue and Seventy-ninth
street there are 10000 ducks and duck.
lings, none of which have ever seen a
drop OF water save that which is doled
out to them daily as drink.
What is more, not one of these ducks
young or old, ever had a mother, pro-
vided the old question as to which is the
mother, the duck which lays the egg
or the duck which matches it, be an
swered in favor of the latter. These
ducks were all raised in boxes by the
aid of kerosene oil and a lighted lamp
wick. When they felt cold after be-
ing taken from their Matching place
they were taught to urn beneath coils
of steam pipe which sputtered a vel
come to the ducklings as they huddled
up under the iron pipes. "even as a hen
calleth her chickens under her wings"
There is not in this whole collection
of quacking birds a single one which
can claim a dark feather. Ten thou
sand strong they are, all as white as the
driven snow, a remarkable circum-
stance considering the fact hat not
one of them ever had a bath. This
duel farm at the south end of Chicago
is not yet a single season old, and it
bears the distinction of being the only
rearing place for ducks in the United
States which accomplishes its object
without a pond filled with the birds
natural element. The ducks quack
and grow fat and bring 25 cents a pound
in the market. which is double the
price at which water-reared quackers
are quoted. 1t is only fair to say, how
ever, hat no claim is made that abb
sence of water increases the price of the
bird. Their value is due TO the fact
that the C are of a peculiar strain
and are sold when only ten weeks old.
There are at the farm several scores
of old ducks which supply the eggs
from which the young are raised. A
few of the most likely of the offspring
are set aside occasionally to be kept
until maturity for egg-laying purposes.
A corresponding number of the old
ducks are disposed of. In about five
years time there will be ducks whose
ancestors for ten generations have not
known what it is to take a swim. The
youngsters will then be taken to the
vicinity of a pond of water to see if
years of dry land h%abitation have
changed the nature of the bird. Hthey
flop their wings, quack and dig for the
water like ducks of the present day,
scientists will OF will not be disap-
pointed, in accordance with the theories
which they hold.-Chicago Times-Her-
AID.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

On Board the Associated Press Dis.
patch Boat Wanda, off Santiago de
Cuba, Thursday afternoon, June 8.
via Kingston, June 1O.-In Santiago
de Cuba there are now 10000 Spanish
soldiers chiefly infantry, but with a
fair contingent of cavalry and field
artillery, drawn from the surround
ing country. During the day time
the cavalry skirmish in the vicinity
of the city returning at night to the
barracks.
During the last few days activity
of the S%paniards has been particular
ly noticeable showing that they
have been preparing for a desperate
resistance. Some guns from Admiral
Cevera's ships may be removed to
the forts. The insurgents about IL,
900 strong have taken a position OH
a mountain to the westward; 1000
insurgents of this gathering are I'M
armed. General Maxine Gomez,
now about Is miles inland is making
his way toward the coast. Admiral
Sampson is actively cooperating
with the insurgents. Yesterday
General Miniet, of the insurgent
forces, and his staff went on the New
York for a long conference. The
naval officers have been doing splen-
did and daring work in carrying
communications to and from the
insurgents, landing supplies on shore
and otherwise gaining information.
Lieut.. Sharp, OF the Vixen, and
Lieut.. Commander Delhanti of The
Suwannee have been daily entrusted
with important missions, and have
carried them out successfully. The
ViXen's work has been chiefly con-
fined to carrying messages to and
from the insurgents but h Suwanee
landed 800, 900 rounds for small arms,
ammunition, three hundred Spring
field rifles, 100 carbines, 1000
machettes, with equipments and
provisions. These were handed over
Wednesday about 10 miles west OF
Santiago to some 500 insurgents who
came down to the beach, the main
body remaining in the mountains.
The insurgents reported that skirm-
ishes between their forces and the
Spainards We're OF daily occurrence.
The Cubans were hard up for ammu-
milton and supplies, and We're over
joyed at the sight of the Suwannee's
cargo. Ensign Gilpin OF the Suwan-
nee went ashore and accompanied
the Cubans to their temporary
camp inland, where he found ten or
a dozen wounded men badly in need
of sergical assistance. Bandages for
them were sent from the Suwannee.
The casualties were the result OF a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

Tampa, June 14th:-After weeks oi
failing and desperation the first army
of the invasion to start from eastern
shores has departed under command
of General Shafter this morning after
8 o'clock. Before the end of the week
he will have landed his fifteen thous-
and United States troops on Cuban
soil and the invasion of Santiago by
land will have begun.
On board the Associated Press dis
patch boat Sandy, Guantanamo Bay,
June 13, ) p. M, via Kingston, June
14th.-The dynamitec cruiser Vesuvius,
which joined Admiral Simpsons
fleet at Santiago this morning, is to
be followed by the Erickson, Foote
and other torpedo boats, and the
arrival of the torpedo fleet will con-
firm the opinion that Admiral Samp-
son intends to force the harbor on
the coming of the troops. Last night
Lieutenant Anderson of the Marble
head, with a steam launch, dragged
the harbor channel for nine miles and
went within forty yards of the fort
and city limits. Although he did the
work with thegreatest care. hefound
not the slightest indications of ex-
plosives.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Twenty Thousand Troops Under General
Shafter Will Reach Santigago
This Week.
Simpsons Marines Have a Lively Brush
with a Superior Force of Spaniards.
TORE TROOPS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO THIS WEEK.
Special to the Argus.

mail, with the result that it is now
known officially that the American
flag floats over Cuba, that it was
raised by United States marines at
the mouth of Guantanamo bay, and
that it has been maintained there
since last Tuesday. The marines
who have thus glorified themselves
were 500 i'm number. They were
Obliged to fight for their lives, and in
the curse of that fight to burn down
the town chosen for the point of de-
barkation. All is ready at Guanta-
namo now for the landing of the
United States regular troops as soon
as they arrive there, the marines
holding the ground that they won
and being protected by the guns of
the M~arblehead, under Capt. McCalla,
who has already during the present
war SO distinguished himself by ener-
getic and valuable services as to en-
courage the belief that he will regain
the numbers he lost some years ago
by an unfortunate incident.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

New York, June IA special
dated at Caimenra, June Ii, via Mole
ST. Nicholas, June 13.-TOday it is
reported that there was a renewal
on Sunday OF the Spanish attack up
on the force of marines landed on
Friday last. The fighting is said to
have lasted all through Sunday
night. Camps Mccullough and
Crest Hill being attacked by greatly
superior forces of Spanish. The
~battleship Texas, gunboat Marble
head and collier supported the
defence OF the marines by directing
their fire upon the coast and par
ticularly the bushes, which through
all the encounters had served to con
ceaI the movement OF the Spanish.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

81 wish / could listen to you all
night" he said, tenderly, as he kissed
her at the door.
But that was before they were mar
ried, and he had contracted the habit of
coming home late from the club.-Ains-
lees Magazine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Enforced sabbath Bro,kine.

Mrs. Beacon Hell Ito 1er nephew, who
has just returned from a visit TO New
York)-And, Browning. did you al
ways remember &c keep the Sabbath
Gay holy while you were away?
Browning (guiltily)-No. %suntie, I
did not. But IT was not my fault.
Mrs. Beacon Hill (shocked) Not
your fault?
Browning-No: Aunt Kat never had
baked beans and brown bread Sunday
morning, and ] had no money to buy
them myself.-Puck.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

San Francisco, June 13th.-The
second fleet for Manila will be ready
to take men on board by tomorrow
morning and it is expected the troops
will get orders to break camp to-
morrow morning at g O'Clock. 1t
will be Thursday afternoon, under
present indications, before the sec
ond fleet sails. The third fleet will
get away about the Both OF the
month.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Notice.

All persons will hereby take notice
that my wife Lizzie Regli and myself
have executed a written agreement
OF separation and settlement OF all
her marriage claims against me, and
that l am not responsible for any
debt contracted by her after h 10th
day of June, 1S9S.
COLUMBUS REGLI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
More Than Funny.

Mrs. Fogg-It is kinder funny that
you should have fallen in love with me.
MI. Fogg-Funny? 1t is perfectly
ridiculous.
Mrs. Fogg (sotto voice)-Hateful
thing.-Boston Transcript.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

Camp OF the United States Army
at Guantanamo, Monday June Ii,
II NJ, by the Associated Press dis
patch boat Winder, via Kingston,
June 14.-After two nights of hard
fighting, the American flag still
floats on Cuban soil over the camp
OF the Marine battalion, and our
boys say they will keep it there until
the belated troops arrive, If it takes
until winter. Thus far the marines
have had the best OF the fighting but
the situation is grave and they are
exhausted with repelling almost in
cessant attacks. They have had
little chance to rest or sleep and the
time of the arrival of the relieving
troops is uncertain. Were it not for
the guns of the fleet the gallant little
band would be annihilated by the
Spanish troops in overpowering
numbers from Santiago. AS 1T is,
they can probably hold their posi-
ton, but they cannot move forward.
Lieut.. Naville of Company ID was
sent out on scout duty and, as on
the day previous, he attacked a stone
fort and a hot fight followed. The
Spanish were driven OFF with a loss
of fifteen killed, including one lieu
tenant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
A Needed Change.

When Maud went to the masquerade.
Attentions rare were to her paid;
Thanks TO the Gstum that she wore,
She never looked so well before.
Ard hen he masS before her face,
hid ii quite, gave her rare grace.
If Maud wcu.i take advice unasked,
Shed go Nowhere but fully masked.
-T-D-rO-Dafs
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
A Perfect Brute,

Mrs. Nubbons-My husband is a per-
feet brute.
Friend-You amaze me.
Mrs. Nubbons-Since the baby began
teething. nothing would quiet the little
angel but pulling his papa's beard, and
yesterday he went and had his beard
shaved Off-Tit-Bits
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Here's a Smart Boy.

The teacher was telling them about
the different seasons. He asked:
Now N of you boys tell me which is
the proper time to gather fruit"
when the dogs chained up" re-
piled Johnnie.-Tit-Bits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Very

"Ain't that new drama simply disgust
ing?"
"Ain't it. The idea of that big. hand
some villain getting that dear little
heroine into that dark room ard then
not even attempting to kiss her!"-
Judge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Too HEAVY.

"My wife cast some bread on the wa
tiers once" remarked the young man,
reluctantly.
did it ever return 2" asked the other.
"No." was the reply. st sank
Brooklyn Life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Hard to Understand,

Office Boy-The editor wants the
proof of his editorials.
Proof Reader-What for?
Office boyle wants to read 'em.
Proof Reader-Humph! No account
ing for tastes.-N. Y. Weekly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Very Likely.

Mr.. Ricketts-Some scientists say
that kissing is dangerous. Do you think
so?
Miss Kittish-It is likely to produce
palpitation of the heart.-Tit-Bits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
She Made Her Mark.

All, plain was her face and her figure lacked
grace,
None noticed her mid the procession;
But she fell with a thud in the slippery mud,
And there she made quite an impression.
Il. A. ". Bulletin.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Why.

The fruit that's rich and rare and sweet
Is always highest ON the tree;
The things that | prefer to eat
Are sure to disagree with me. :,
Cleveland Leader.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

San Francisco, June 1.-THE dis
Montana men has begun and the
command will be completely equipped
in a few days.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

Washington, June 1.-THE navy
department was in communication
today with Admiral Sampson, off
Santiago de Cuba, by cables and by
The times., 1898-11-16
SENATOR HANNA's RESIDENCE
He VIII Take the CcrcOran House
and Entertain Lawfully.

Senator Hanna. during his senatorial
term has had his home AT the Arlington
Hotel He will, however, on the re-as-
sembling of Congress- make his home at
the Corcoran residence near the corner of
II and Sixteenth Streets northwest This
mansion was last occupied by former
Senator Calvin s. Brice, of Ohio.
1t is understood that Senator Hanna
has leased the property with the privi-
lege of purchasing it. 1t is also under
stood that he will spend a great deal
of money in making many needed i'm
provements, and will furnish the house
very handsomely. He will not bring any
of his household goods from Cleveland,
but will supply the residence with new
furniture throughout.
Senator Hanna is not to be outdone
by his colleague, Senator Foraker, who,
handsome residence at the corner of
Sixteenth and Streets northwest. 1t is
given out that Senator Hanna will enter
tain lavishly during the coming session
of Congress.
1t is stated in real estate circles that
Senator Hanna will spend as much as
sl5o,000 in making improvements in this
property. The Corcoran homestead has
been noted in Washington for a great
many years as one of the prominent resi-
depces, and during the term of Senator
Brice IL was the scene of many of the
most conspicuous entertainments given
here.
The times., 1898-11-16
Eram Ncxr ZenInnd

Reefton. New Zealand. Nov. %, 1Sss
am very pleased to state that since
took the agency of Chamberlain's meii-
cines the sale has been very large, more
especially of the Cough Remedy. In Two
years / have sold more of this particular
remedy than of all other makes for the
previous five years. As TO its efficacy.
have been informed by scores of persons
of the good results they have received
from it, and know its value from the
use of it in my own household. 1t is so
pleasant to take that we have TO place
the bottle beyond the reach of the child
rem. E. ]. SCANTLEBURY
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail druggists, 93s Street northwest.
and Connecticut Avenue and Street
northwest, and 1923 Maryland Avenue
northeast.
The times., 1898-11-16

nm nm Drink and Drug Inebriates re-
0Uu uuU stored by the heeley Cure. Au-
thorized Institutes. 2ll North Capi-
I'll ST.. Washington. n c.. and Greensboro. N. C.
" tite ronfidentialy. js7-u
The times., 1898-11-16


ports have been greatly reduced. The
scarcity of the sugar crops has also lin
'ited this industry to small proportions.
1.-The total capacity of the distilleries.
including the smaller plantation stills.
may be estimated at, say, 25O.oO) pipes or
puncheons of 1870 gallons of crude spirits
Or aguardiente.
Calculating the coming crop of sugar
at 100000 tons and the output of mo,asse
from the same at 30.OOg.pOO gallons, and
supposing all this quantity is converted
into spirits. it would render $50 O)O pipes
or puncheons of spirits, which could te
easily distilled by the combined capacities
of the distilleries at Havana. Matanzas
and Cardenas Some of the planters.
however. will probably do their own boil
ing, so that the work of the distillerles
will be reduced in part. This output
however would be excessive, because
there is not sufficient market open for
the article.
The times., 1898-11-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
Interesting Papers and Discussions
Heard in the Convention

The second session of the Sunday School
Convention of the District of Columbia
was called to order by President Bristow
at s:45 yesterday morning in the Mt Yer
non Place NJ. E. Church. After the de-
votional exercises. conducted by the Rev
DIR. D. L. Greenfield. of Central NJ p
Church, the reports of the various officers
of the association We're read:
The report of the treasurer ]. H. Lich-
liter, was presented. His statement
showed that there was a balance of SIPS
in the treasury.
The delegates reassembled at o'clock.
and after devotional exercises by Rev.
w. NJ. Lyon. Mrs. W. II. Woodward,
president of the Home Department Union,
introduced DR.. ". a. Duncan, of SYRIA
cuse, y. Y.
A conference on the best methods. of
conducting the home department was
conducted by DIR. Duncan.
The regular session of the Primary
Union began at S:15. and was presided
over by Mrs. Weston Flint the presi.
dent of the union. Addresses were made
by Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts. Mrs. Newton
Mrs. Gray Mrs. R. Reeves, Mrs. On
| rand, and Miss North, of Philadelphia.
What is expected to be the best ses
sion of the entire convention will be hel,
this morning. when addresses will
be made by Rev Alexander Mackay
| Smith, Prof. Sanders. Rabbi Stern. o
The times., 1898-11-16

the local Hebrew congregation. and Rev.
Frederick d. Power. DID.
AT the evening service Rev. Stanley
Billheimer, pastor of the West Washing
ton Lutheran Church. conducted devo-
tional services following which was the
illustrated lecture by Prof. Sanders. en-
titled Foreign Factors in Hebrew His
tory and Religious Thought
At the conclusion of Prof. Sanderss
lecture Rabbi L. Stern devoted a pleasant
half hour to discussing religious educa-
ton among his race. Rabbi Stern gave a
brief sketch of the history of the Hebrew
race, beginning with Abraham. down to
the present day. He said that schools
! were established for the education of
| Jewish children in Palestine as early as
| 100 b. c.
The first meeting today will begin at
| 3:15 when an address will be made on in
| ternationaI Sunday School work by Pier
| son H. Bristow. At $40 an address on
Ways of Work will be delivered by
Rev A F. Schauffler, ID. D. The iabors
of the convention will conclude with the
evening service. when the reports of the
committees viii be made and the closing
address viii be made by a. F. Schauffier.
The times., 1898-11-16
SALE OF THE BELT LINE.
Oscar Il. Crosby Buys the Railroad
for S..5O.OOO.

The Belt Railway was bought at pub ic
auction yesterday by Oscar T. Gro b. for
S55OOoO. This was the first and only bid
made. and it remains for the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia to con-
firm the transfer. the sale having been
made under Il decree of that court, en-
powering the American Security and
Trust Company, as trustee, to sell.
The sale includes the franchises, real
estaF., rolling and live stock of the Od
company. An underground electric sys-
tem must be installed within one year
from the date of the ratification of the
sale by the court This is in accordance
with the act of Congress approved June
Fl, 1895.
The times., 1898-11-16
TI,e MortnIity Rccord.

Deaths were recorded at the local health
office during the twenty-four hours end
ed at noon yesterday as follows Patrick
Mclaughlin. 81 years; Sciota Allen. 90
years; Alice Murray, 80 years; Walter
Butler AZ years; Henry Foster, i3 years;
James Burgess, 10 years; James H. Cos
teIo, 40 years; Ivy Rupp. 81 years; Mich
aei Barny. % years; Rufus W. Hunting
ton, years; Ethel fleming. years; TILL
mann Henning. 3 years; Rudolph Carroll.
days; Herman Middleton. ? years; Ed
ager Bailey. 2 years