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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Mantle and Hartman.

Among those who addressed the
Senate on the Spanish-Cuban ques-
ton during the past week was Sena-
tor Mantle of this state. While Mr..
Mantle favored immediate action by
this government he at the same time
expressed his entire confidence in the
administration. What a contrast
between the attitude of Senator
Mantle and Congressman Hartman.
The pestiferous little demagogue of
Bozeman has spared no pains to
abuse the administration whenever
he has had an opportunity. Power
less to do anything for his state, the
nation or any party, he has simply
posed MS a chronic scolder, to the
amusement and disgust of his former
friends and political associates in
Washington, IL not at home. The
Republican party picked him up
when an ObscurecOuntry lawyer and
gave him loyal support until he
proved false to it's best interests,
Standing for one issue alone he has
drifted away from all moorings and
is carrying on sort of n guerrilla
warfare in the hope that he
may again become a fusion candi.
date for congress-, not because he ex.
poets to aid the cause of silver but to
crafty his own personal ambition.
While the ARGUS does not endorse
for Manflp,a couraa aa a whole
1t must be conceded that he has oc.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
War Taxes.

A war tax bill has already been in
PRODUCED in the house and it's general
terms have been agreed upon by
Messrs. Gage, Dingley and Aldridge.
1t will provide for an additional
tax of 81 per barrel on beer; for 2
cents for every bank check; for an
import duty of ) cents on a pound OF
tea; 5 cents on coffee and cents on
spices.
1t is expected that $4,000, 900 will
be raised by this The treas
ury department thinks it judicious
that this sort of Il tax should be EN-.
ployed, as it a becollected through
the regular machinery of the treas
ury department whereas Other
schemes of taxation-an income tax,
for instance-would require the con.
struction of an elaborate system fol
collection.
Only the sum of $25, 900 900 of the
$50, OOO, 900 appropriated by congress
has been expended. In addition
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

cupied a very delicate and trying
position in which he has exhibited a
great deal of manhood and no small
measure of party loyalty. Although
coming from the greatest silver
camp in the world and representing
production of the white metal, Mr..
Mantle did not consider 1t the only
interest in this state that needed his
support. Soon after Inauguration
he called on President Mckinley
and assured him of his support
in carrying out his protective
policy, and although strong infiu-
ences were brought to bear on the
senator to get him to oppose the
Dingley bill he frankly told his friends
that he was a protectionist and
would vote and speak for the meas
ure, though it was not wholly salts
factory to him. 1t is well known
that Mr.. Mantle made one of the
strongest speeches on the wool
schedule delivered in the tariff DEBATE.
Now, in a patriotic and earnest
speech he endorses the course of the
president in the present crisis, when
our featherweight congressman. who
cannot rise above anything that does
not insure his own personal welfare,
is abusing the president and the Re.
publican party whenever he can Sc.
cure recognition.
Instead of speaking and voting ol
the Dingley bill Mr.. Hartmand left
his seat in congress to take a pro
tracted rest, which should be further
extended the next time he comes be
fore the people of this state for theil
votes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Congressman Lentz (Dem) OF Ohio,
who probably represents a close dis
trict in his state, made Il vicious and
wholly unwarranted attack on Pres
ident Mckinley In the house last
week. stating that the policy of de-
lay in the present crisis was in the
interest of stock jobbers of Wall
Street. Congressman Grosvenor of
the same state showed the gentle
man up to the scorn Of the house and
the whole country and proved that
the delay was owing to a message
from Gen. Lee at Havana asking
that the message be withheld In or
der to give Americans time to leave
Havana and other points in Cuba.
Lentz was proven a falsifi,r by DEM
ocratic testimony.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
there is s65, 600, 900 of the gold reserve

there is $65, 600, 900 of the gold reserve
available for use, and $50. OO0,0 900 Of
other funds that may be utilized.
The experts have come to the con-
clusion that a six months war with
Spain can be waged for 800, 600 900,
and that with the proposed war tax
ample funds will be on hand to meet
every emergency.
The question of a bond issue has
been discussed, and Secretary Gage
has told the president that at
least $500, OOO, 900. or as much more az
would be needed, could be borrowed
at 4 per cent. There is no prospect,
however, OF a bond issue in the neal
future.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

When last heard from the Spanish
fleet was at Cape Verde islands, of
the coast Of Africa. AS 1t has taken
the Spanish torpedo flotilla nine
DAYS to make the Cape Verde islands
from the Canary islands, which they
left March "a, 1t should, going at
about the same rate Of speed, take
the fiotilla about twenty-six days to
reach Porto Rico. Uncle Sam has
| plenty of time to get in n few shots
| at Moro Castle before the fleet ar
| rives.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Clothing

A few words about our Clothing.
Clothing has heretofore been in its infancy
in Lewistown. We realized this very much
when purchasing our stock. Every man
wears clothes, every man can be fully salts
fled by us. We bought clothes to fit, to wear
and at prices that must and will sell them.
We remembered the boys--all the boys. If
there is one thing that pleases a boy it is to
put a good suit of clothes on him. Ours are
the clothes that will wear like buckskin.
The little fellows; we did not forget
them either. We can clothe them to perfection
and make them happy the balance of their
days. All we ask is, give us a call. We will
guarantee to fit and to please you.
We are agents for the Continental
Tailoring Cos made to order clothing. Fit
and workmanship guaranteed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

w. j. Bryan addressed an audience
of silver Democrats in Columbus,
OHIO, ON the 9th inst. In referring to
the present crisis and the president,
he characterized his late opponent as
conscientious, honest and pure, and
congratulated the assembly upon
the fact that William Mckinley is at
the head of the government in the
gravecrisis which confronts the coun'
try. The Democratic papers of this
state should take a few lessons in
decency from their late presidential
candidate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13


In no other land beneath the sun
is there to be found the same freedom
of speech and of the press that is
characteristic of the United States.
That this freedom is often basely
abused there can be no question. 1t
10 not only abused as regards u
government and institutions but asto
individuals. Perhaps the statutes of
no state in the Union are more liberal
as regards the freedom OF the press
than those of Montana. This is just
and shows the broad spirit and toll
a n that actuated the trainers.
But there is a difference between lib
erty and license. 1t was not intended
that there should be no redress for
continual and unceasing vilification
and unwarranted accusation. No
reputable publisher will knowingly
| abuse the latitude the law gives him;
no decent editor will indulge in sour
| rillous language or groundless charges
against a citizen. In the haste o.
news gathering it sometimes occurs
that an injury is done an innocent
party, without a shadow of malice
In that event a retraction should b.
cheerfully made, if investigation proves
a different state OF facts. The aver
age editor rather write a hundred
words of Draise of A man than on O
detraction. Because a man is pos
sessed of a press, ink and white pape
he must not think that he has tn
liberty to traduce and vilify everyon
who differs with him politically o
who will not be blackmailed into Civ
ing him patronage. That will not b
endured forever as events of the pas
week have demonstrated.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Helena Republicans swept the
boards In the recent municipal elec-
ton. Now, this may lei some
thing OF nothing. But it is a sure
thing that if the Democrats had car.
ried the capital of the state it would
have been heralded abroad as a
great silver victory. In Butte, Ana.
conda and Great Falls, where nearly
every man is sil~ver-plated or washed,
the Democrats were successful. AT
other points Republicans held their
own, in a large measure.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Governor Smith has appoited
Judge j. w. Strevell and B. G. White
of Miles City, Rev. NJ. Schafer oi
Butte, Rev. Wiley Mountjoy of Twin
Bridges and Rev. w. w. Van Orsde
of Helena as delegates to the ma
tional conference of charities and
correction, tn be held in New Yorl
City the middle of next month.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Exports from United States to the
fourteen differents countries which
protested against the enactment OF
Dingley law have been $65, 900 .OOO
greater in the first half year of the
Dingley law than In the samep period OF
the preceding year under the Wilson
law, thus disproving the claim that
the enactment OF n protective tariff
would result disadvantageously to
our foreign commerce.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Rheumatism Cured.

My wife has used Chamberlain's
Pain Balm for rheumatism with
great relief, and 1 can recommend
it as a splendid liniment for rheuma.
tism and other household use foI
which we have found it valuable
w. J. CUYLER, Red Creek, N. Y.
Mr.. Cuyler is n of the leading
merchants of this village and one oi
the most prominent men in this vi
cinity.-W. G. PHIPPIN, Editor Red
Creek Herald. For sale by C. f. Lit
tie, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Montana will have a forestry dis
play at the Trans-Mississippi Expo
sition that will show forty varieties
of woods grown in this state.
Lieutenant Ahern, U. 5. A., who is
stationed at the Agricultural College
at Bozeman, has been directed by
Vice-President W. H. Sutherlin of the
State Commission for the Exposition,
to make a collection of woods.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Everybody SAYS So.

Cascarets Candy Catl,artic, the most Won
derful medical disto, cry of tie agc. peas
ant and refreshing to the TASTE. act gently
and positively on kidneys liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, disrel colds,
cure headacle, fever, habitual constipatiou
and b~iliousncss. Please buy and try a box
of e.. e. C. ~to-iay 10, -, 30 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

The free textbook proposition does
nor seem to meet with much favor
in Montana. When first submitted
1t was quite generally turned down.
now Livingston has registered its
disapproval by a decisive majority.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Texas. the once famous cattle
state, is now compelled to restock
her ranches. 1t is stated that in the
past few months 81, 900 head of cattle
Georgia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

That was a frigbtful accident Oh
the Montana Central railroad last
Thursday when $1,000 pounds oil
dynamite exploded, killing three mel
and destroying six freight carr
loaded with merchandise. The Mon
tana Central had been very fortunate
as regards accidents up to this time
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

The United States government ex-
hibit at the Trans-Mississippi Expo
sition will excel by all odds that
made at any former exposition. The
building alone will cost $4,000.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Lady

tried SehaAllng's Best tea and
did not like it.
She tried it again and
made it according to direc-
tons.
It's her only tea now.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Down in Georgia n of the candi-
dates for governor is addressing the
people of four counties through the
medium OF II long distance telephone.
This is safer. over-ripe eggs can
only be used at short range.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Up to the present time we have
seen no mention of William Jennings
Bryan offering his services In the
bout with Spain. 'Steen to one he
will never do O
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
6entIemens'
Furnishings.

We will devote one entire side of our
establishment to this line. Same will in
clude a large and varied supply of Under
wear, Ties, Bows, Four-in-hands, Puffs,
String ties and Windsors, all made by the
celebrated firm of Wilson Bros, Mfgrs.
Shirts, Collars and Cuffs from that
renowned house Cluett, Coon & Co. None
like them ever shown in Lewistown since
it appeared on the map. The Celebrated
Monarch Shirts in Negligee, Fancy Colors,
Dress shirts with attached or separate
cuffs in Madras, Cheviot and Percale, many
new effects which are confined to this line
only. Night shirts and the Celebrated
"Knox All" work shirts, all guaranteed LIST
class.
Bath Robes were not overlooked and
you'll find just what you want here.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
A Gorgeous
Display of
Millinery

Nothing that will compare with
our line in Lewistown. We wish
to have the Ladies of Lewistown
and vicinity bear in mind that this
will be an entirely new feature in
this city in connection with the
dry goods, same being introduced
by us. Having recognized the
need of a competent miliner in
Lewistown, we secured while east
the services of Miss Basacker, a
thorough artist in this line, and
who will have charge of this
department.
Our line will include all the lat
test styles and novelties in Paris
pattern hats.
Leghorn hats,
Turbans,
Isidore Rush Sailors,
Toques,
Walking Hats,
And Sailor affects,
Flowers, Ribbons, etc
in an endless variety. Every new
idea will be shown here in the
most beautiful creations to be
found in the city.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

High mass was said in Madrid on
Good Friday for the success of the
Spanish arms. 1t would be interest
ing to know just where Providence
stands in the pending conflict.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

The Kansas City journal says:
A nation that can prepare for war
and buy its Easter bonnets at the
same time, without feeling undue
strain, is certainly prosperous"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Holy Thursday was observed in
Madrid last week. Thursday OF this
week may be a holy terror for the
Spaniards.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
LEwIsTowN. MONT, Apr. ID, 'ss.

Rhode Island went Republican last
week with its usual majority, insur-
ing the return of Aldrich to the fed
eral senate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

Sllk~
Department.
Plain and Brocaded silks and
satins, wash silks, Taffetas, Dress
silks, Plain plaids and novelty
silks, Persian stripes, Printed
Pongees, Japanese Taffetas, China
and Surah silks, including a large
array of colorS in SatinS.
Velvets and velveteens have by
no means been overlooked, and a
large and complete line in colors
is the result.
All the novel wash fabrics, ex-
elusive dresSers' demand, will be
here in the greatest profusion.
The line embraces Organizes,
domestic and imported Bingham,
Chambrays, Duck suitings, Dimi-
ties, Percales, Lawns, Pongees
Challies, French printed Piques,
including a large array of white
goods.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
~ERTAINM
A Novel Evening With Poets, to
be Given at the Presbyteri-
an Church, April 18th
at 8 o'clock.

"a ~HO~N
Piano
Miss Long.
Reading Impersonation of J. WhitcombR Riley
Rev. Pfaus.
Quartet .Bugle Song. Tennyson
Accompanied by Delsarte Movements.
Recitation ..Afterwhiles. Riley
Miss Elizabeth 5. PEBBLES.
Solo.............Litle Boy Blue. Eugene Field
Mrs. w. S. Woods.
Recitation. ............O rphant Annie. Riley
Impersonated by Miss c. S. Watson.
Duet, instrumental.
Reading AN Old Sweetheart of Mine, Riley
With illustrations.
Solo Nightfall
w. F. Gilmore.
Reading .......
f.. h. Cheadle.
Solo The Little Peach, Eugene Field
Mrs. Tillotson.
Recitation Like His Mother Use to Make, Riley
Mrs. q. J. Wiedeman.
Selection from Eugene Field
w. L. Cort
The program is to be followed by
dainty refreshments in yellow and
white, served in the parlors of the
I church, artistically decorated for the
occasion.
Admission includ- Adults, 80 cts
ing REFRESHMENTS (Children, % ct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
81 MIIDEN'S DREAN."

Tho 1orros, nusience which Nine. Agnes Sorma
has vet attracted 10 tho Irving Pace Theatre was
Ia o,,nrdauce there last evening 10 see her play the
,.~, n Queen Lconore in a Maiden's Dream
n. NAV is new here. and rs story has recently
to., ,old N these columns. Nine Sorma paycd
her mart In r. with n charming effect OF youth ana
freshness as has before been noted she WINS oy
.be charm, Of her personality more han by phys
cal beauty or by cleverness in acting. Sne IS no.
deGciec. in the latter quality. however. ana she
:noxs how 20 be completely natural without beng
COMMONPLACE The effect Of this part could b"
h.irA..rcA If the actress could bear herself Win
more sta:elness in the first two acts She COM
roaads Ike n queer. but she does not ook Ike one
\ mar, Of the awkwardaess OF her manner Is DOUBT
less assumed az belonging 10 the youth OF the
Queen and this is pretty enough. but there ~ an
other part which mars the effect. for n princess
s 70 win the love OF her minister just b. COM
manning that there shall be no love, she must de
liver her commands WITH q womaniy sweetness and
q. 4uecny grace Of manner that shnH compel MA
10 disregard their matter. The wCmany sweetness
was there bur the qu"cnly grace ala not come w
he ast act Then. IN he scene In winch sn"
away nrr own ioYe. much les other peoples S, anu
uWoke from her dream. she was thoroughly cnhFH-
ing dicnfcd naive and delightful
Ihe play IS poeiical In conception. and IS written
in rhyme IL T. not II great work. hut II Is pretty
ard p!casan; one treating d subject which Is. not
star,ngly new witt iightn"ss ana :reShness o, ei-
feet Tho scene in which the young minisicT as
gusts the queen by refusing 20 stea, Nor fiovrs y
every coIr'vrd. ana the ono IN the last &C ".In
has already boon referred TO- IL better III. thoug'
II Is simpler entirely b. reason OF the pretty VIII
ing II Is isir 10 sey That the most or the minor
parts were played most excellent ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
1nHN CIRTIrT MCAIN.

John Curtice Mccain. ninety years Cd. died on
Wednesday az the hone OF Ms Gon-tn-aw. Edward
q; Ward. No ~ Decatur-st.. brooklyn. Nj. Mccain
had had an interesting career as Western pioneer
and a soldier in the civil War Tie was born m
AmltyviIle orange County. on March ?, 1918. Early
In life he moved TO New-York ard secured place
in a drygoods house. IN l8i9, when the gold fever
swept over the country. ne went 10 California.
After passing several years there he established a
trading post among the Cherokee Indians, with
John and Louis Ross.
When The Civi. War broke out Mr.. Mccain en-,
listed in the ejn Minnesota Regiment. lie served
,hroughou; the war. being confined FOR a year IN
AndersOuvllle Prison
extensive land enterprises In the West and In Mis-
souri, lie retired from active business fifteen years
ago He leaves widow. n son and daughter.
His son IS &. =. Mccain. Of Buffalo. commits sioner
for the Association II Lake Lines. and tho daush
ter is Mrs Sarah y. Ward. whose husband. Edward
G Ward. is associate superintendent OF Brooklyn 3
schools. .
Mr. Mccain was p member ~ Doane Post. q. 4.
r Tho funeral Will be held a Mr.. Wards home this
evening and the burial VIII be in FIorlda' orange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
DIED.

' sra Ms:' s r: % sss e s.s
rnierment at Springfield n j. =
George T. osrreson 10 % 9iTgnia~ jersey ciiy
Frederick Brarg son Of the late Alexis Brses, Of
Remsen- ST.. Brooklyn
BRUsH-Ai M,rri-towr y = IN Tu.,aav March 49,
1893 the Rev William Brush. tn. so,h year Of HE
Funeral service tn. residence u his daughter Nrs
e9rrs v suo%sn 80 q Franklin Place M'rr'towH
Train leaves NeW-York at i2 m. D.. l.. and W. r. r.
'0HK LIE prookbn. on THURSDAY ssuirs, asrch
The funeral services ia VIII be- 1 a. sf s a. rs.no No
l42 Remsen-st.. SUNDAY. the Goth instant. at
R 1H,:fi3; mi, isr sss:,,
lses c adr.r 4, % e. r'sass.. ' q s ii
Notice u funeral hereafter.
Ft Msrs f Egs.ga f t:ns I:,Ha Tsa...y
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
'E~P Fol p.,S Thq-'day NsriS $50 at s.r he:
rda,f 7S'' .e7 @'f sd5a5 age? p y1s'
q, Hs 5Ssd a1 "a k,. EaaSs ,sa
Fa%e': 's,vlees vii BE- h',a q Sunday nouns March
KIrdIy omit flowers
Boston ana rroyiSnce rap.r. pleas. CIV
NCORMicK-At Brooklyn on THURSDAY the I'm irs,
nsrss'ne flstrr5 Mccormick widow ~ John Mrror-
Heatirs aad friends A." n'ited attend N. funeral
sr.Nice' ~ her ate residence ~. Iln Dean-s, m
saturday the lMh inst. ~ O'Clock.
KAMSA y Sudf1 ny. "Wednesday AZ Saranac raks
Adr0nia>ks. Alien william Ramsay '
cha'n hod%n @al Fayous rs i j1s.g . c 1'''''
siiti;Wopp-Saddenly in Honduras TUESDAY March
10 duncan Mclfugal Sherw50i sec01l s,r of ranle
pa year u his age '' ~ VIZ
Aen oral services VIII BE- hold rs late home No 70
"est bfth st. AZ . O'Clock. Friday afternoon.
a. nst residence IN Brookyn.
Az1riah T. siimson. formerly O., Albany. " y In the
sch % age. - - ~
Funeral NJ the nsenience q the family
TCRNER--At Rutherford y j. March IL 1905 Nav
= acn1c nn'dNAr wife Of Edward ! Turner.
Funeral NJ the convenience = family
NAN BOEHtl>-S suddenly a, Mor,elair. y. J..
10Th inst. SIS4n Van f51ebai
Fnnes from no. late residence No 1876 cgarsmon,- ave.
on Friday. al II a NJ
Intcrm'nt Perm Anboy
WOODRCFF-luesday evening March 10 az his res.-
dHncc No l06 Hemsen ST.. Brooklyn. y. Y. Franklin
Heatiyes and friends % the family invited attend
" une-a! services az his late residence Saturday
afternoon. a. O'Clock.
WoOdInwn Cemetery.
=.
WOODLAND Station 2tih Wsrd' Harlem Railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
WANTS. THE cOMuIsSIONERS TO Explain

\ letter from the State Civil Service Commission
Was received wednesday the Office OF the local
Civil Service Commissioners. and IL contained a
polite request that the local Commissioners should
give their reasons for falling 10 submit TO the
state Board the new Civil Service rules which were
promulgated recently In this city. The local Com
mlssioners will have a meeting to-day, and will
nrepare an answer to the letter. They will take
the ground that under the charter. they are not
required 10 submit rules for the approval or the
state Ronrd Under the old law the Mayor
celved the rules and sent them 10 the State Board
sicners say they have the right 10 prepare the
rules and the Mayor has the right to approve and
promulgaie them. without the consent or inter-
ference OF the State BOARD