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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
ONLY WOMAN'S THEATER.
Paris les Building the First of II
Kind In the World.

Women of every country hereafter
will be mt liberty to defend their inter
ests, assert their privileges and air their
grievances through the medium Ct the
dranra or the opera, for Paris is build
ing the first and only woman's thcatei
in the world. 1t is to be devoted solely
to the interests of and has its
site next TO the WGmen's cub known as
the CcTc,e Pigaiie, nea Montmartre,
says the Detroit Free Press.
The only weak SPOT about the affair
is that the manager is a mere man. This
is Disappointing. So long, however, a.
he is willing to do the druid gerry anC
let honor and glory go to the lot of tn,
women it does not very much signify.
and, moreover. it is provided in tho
agreement that he shall take his in.
s~tructions from the executive commit
tee of the board of directors, which is
composed of five mt He must be
u wonderful man. At present he has
succeeded in pleasing the entire board.
Nine. Loevy, who will direct the for
cign department, is very confident as to
its future. Heretofore, she says, the
fact that a play was written by n wom-
an has been sufficient in most instances
TO condemn it; but this sort of thing is
to end, and ONE are to have prece-
dence over man in at least one theater.
Man, however, will be graciously lis
tened to in the event of his writing
plays OF operas which bear on the sub
ject of woman's rights. and he is prom
Used a fair and unprecedented criticism.
Nationality is no bar.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
THE BOYS.
Many Acquisitions to to Their Ranks Since the
War Scare Became Acute.

The soldier boys are ready tn res
pond to- u call from Gov. Smith and
have been living in expectation for
a week past. They mustered in
after the war scare had assumed
considerable proportions and. while
some are hoping they will not be
called upon, all are willing to re-
spond promptly should the call be
received. Capt. Preston hopes to be
able tn nov his company from
Lewistown within twelve hours
after the order is received and to
reach Arlington within two days,
if not less. The men will take under
clothing, socks and blankets, this
being the only baggage allowed.
About twenty saddle horses, and
several four and six horse teams will
be used for their conveyance. Their
guns are expected to reach Great
Falls this week, If they are not al
ready there, hut their uniforms can
hardly be expected before next week.
Instead of driving members to
shelter, the seeming inevitability of
war has caused considerable acces-
sion to their ranks and they will
march off at least sixty strong.
Those who have been mustered in
since the previous publishing of the
list, which only included those en-
rolled by Lieut.. Wallace. nre as
follows: Jud Nc Williams, Perry Nc
Hugh. William Shugart, Frank
Gavin, Ed. Grindrod, Frank Bristol,
Harry Welsh, Peter Morris. Irene
Desy and Melvin Baker. Wednesday
evening last ~ men were in line for
drill, the best attendance vet, and on
Sunday over thirty gathered on the
court house hill and were put
through field m~anoeuvres by Capt.
Preston and Lieuts.- Foster and
Croft. The boys are showing rapid
improvement.
A call to arms will take three
county officers, County Attorney
Cheadle. Assessor Croft and Clerk of
the Court Wright. These gentlemen
plan to request sixty days cave and
to forfeit their Office If they have not
returned when that period expires.
While, having bee elected to office,
they are Obliged to the citizens of
Fergus county, their obligation to
the whole country is greater and
surely they should not be censured,
especially by those unwilling to
make 80 great a sacrifice. Several
business houses will also be discom-
NODDED for a time, but other men can
be easily secured and we are surpris-
ed to learn that In one OF more in
stances employers are seeking to re-
strain their employees from respond
ing to h nations call. Let us en-
courage and not restrain.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
TOO MUCH PLOT.
Why no Many Dra matfzed Novels
HaYe neeu CamnIcfc EnIluEea

Why so Many Dramatized Novels
Have Been Complete Failures.
Several recent failures, or narrow es,
capes. of promising new Plays teach
again the old lesson hat so few dramat-
lists learn. In every case-too much
plot, says the New York Word.
The dramatist too often forgets that
he is not a novelist, and tries 10 please
the people by giving them entangle-
ment and mysteries. And the people
are puzzled, irritated and wearied. The
plot set down in outline seems simple
enough. But when the actors try to
put it into pantomime it becomes te-
dious or incomprehensible.
A moments thought will make il
clear thai plot is a very small considera-
ton in the construction of a play. The
simpler it is the better, so little does il
mount to that the pleasure got from
seeing a play is not lessened by know
ing the plot in advance.
The drainatist wants situation. The
less plot he has to use to carry then
and make them probable the better hi.
chances of success.
This is the reason why failure lies in
wait for dramatized novels. The very
element that makes the novel popular
makes the play a dreary bore.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Now Only a Question of Hours
Before the Conflict.
ARMED INTERVENTION IS ASS USED.
co,ore.. win Not Follow the President,
Policy but vii Recognize Cuban Lib
erty and Drive Spain From the
Island.
Special to the Argus.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 12.-The steer
ing committee of the Republican Cuban sym
pathisers appeared before the house commit
tee on foreign affairs by request at 800 O'Clock
this afternoon. They were in conference Tor
half an hour. The Republican members of
the finally agreed upon a resolution
for immediate intervention. backed by the full
army and navy force to secure formation OF a
free and independent Cuban government. An
agreement was reached at first upon a resolu-
ton reading free government but Repre-
sentative Smith held for addition of indie
pendence." to which the Republican majority
finally agreed. Later the committee went INTO
executive session to consider the resolution to
be reported.
The senate foreign relations is
understood to have practically decided upon
a resolution for immediate intervention and
recurring an evacuation of Cuba by Spain
Senator Lindsey offered a resolution direct
ing the president that in military opera
tions in Cuba to act in concert with Gen. Co
mez. of the insurgent army. Wilson. of WASH
ington. followed with a declaration authorizing
the president to use the armv and navy in hos
Utilities to secure a Republican government in
Cuba. Then came Allen. of Nebraska, declar-
and United States and recognizing the indie
pendence of the Republic of Cuba.
Representative Cannon, chairman of the
on appropriations, said this after
noon, II regard war as inevitable. The United
States will intervene and intervention means
war"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
BALANCED HIS
robert Steel One Cent Dv
Him by the City o. Pittsburgh.

Robert Steel Collected One Cent Due
Him by the City G: Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh has lost the stray cent
which caused so much trouble in three
offices. Robert Steel, to whom the
cent was due, was notified that the city
was indebted to him tc that extent and
called a few days and received the
money from Cashier Darlington, of the
~treasurer's Office. If Mr.. Steel had not
called and accepted his cent, it is diff
cult to imagine what would have been
it's future history. 1t would rave re-
manned in the city reasury, and no
legal power on earth could have dis
posed of it. II would have always have
turned up in balancing the cash. The
only satisfaction that could have been
taken out of il would have been that
Pittsburgh had a surplus or reserve
which could never have been drawn
upon.
The stray cent resulted from a little
error in the comptroller's office, but il
has demonstrated the thoroughness of
the system of accounts kept by the city.
1t occurred in making up a certificate
for Robert Steel. The city was in
debted to Mr.. Steel to the extent of
SAT- The stub of the certificate was
made out for S2.57, but the certificate
was for only SAG, the cent hav-
ing been dropped by mistake. The Ger
tificate was sent to the mayors office,
where a warrant was issued for $2.46.
Mr.. Steel then signed for the warrant
and had it cashed for $2.46.
When the warrant reached the treas
urer's office the trouble began In bal
ancing the il was discovered
that the city had one cen more than
ii was seemingly entitled to. City Treas
urer Terrence was determined to solve
the mystery inc by reference to the
certificate and warrant stubs and the
warrants paid it was found that the
cen was due Mr.. Steel. Then the GER
tificate was corrected in the comp
troller's Office and the warrant was cor
Iected in the mayors office. Clerk
Richards in the t~reasurer's office went to
work on the books known as the ac-
count current. After searching he
found that about IS large pages con
| tanned entries of warrants paid since
the presentation of that made out by
Mr.. Steel. He did not like to mar the
appearance of his neatly made book,
but that one cent had to be Strengthened
out. The totals of Is pages had to be
corrected. He commenced, and in
some lines he found two or three fig
IRE mines. In adding the one cent it
required the change of three or four
figures, and. OF curse, all of the totals
had to be changed.
That cent. il its value was based upon
the time required TO find its owner and
TO correct the entries in the various
books in the three principal offices OF
the city, together with the trouble to
Mr.. Steel, is certainly above par
Pittsburgh Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
LOCAL.

Though weekly declaring that
j. d. Waite is no longer sheriff o
this county, the editor of the Mud
Geyser, 1t is noticed, places official
papers in which he is interested In
the hands of Mr.. Waite for service
How does the aforesaid editor re
coil these two propositions?
Ed. Grindrod has retired from the
position of stenographer in the law
office of W. NJ. Blackboard. Mr.
Grindrod, ia not only a rapid and
competent stenographer and type
writer, but Is withal "A popular
young man, and we are pleased to
say that he will remain In the city,
having secured a position with AT
torney f. f. Smith.
The Daily POstoffice Bulletin,
published at Washington, announces
under date of April 4th, the establish
meat of a postal service from Magin-
mis- to Roy, IL miles and back. twice
a week, by a schedule of not to ex-
ceed three hours running time each
way, the service to date from July
lat, 1898. This il evidently in lieu OF
the service from Lewistown to Roy,
petitioned for by a great many
citizens of the affected locality.
Invitations have been received In
Lewistown by friends OF the con-
tracing parties requesting their
presence at Salt Lake City, Utah, on
Tuesday. April 18th, at the marriage
of Miss Efie Gertrude Townsend and
and Charles Hall. Both parties art
well known i'm this county. Miss
Townsend il a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Townsend, who made
their home on Deer creek for many
wears, but went to Salt Lake City
two years ago. She IL Il bright, en-
pertaining lady and her man!
friends will welcome her back to
Lewistown, where Mr.. and Mrs.
Hall will make their home. The
groom Ia a member of the firm of
Slater & Hall, proprietors oil the
Elkhorn stable. He is also an old
resident, for many years being in the
employ of James Fergus x Son. The
ARGUS extends congratulations.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
A Good Dictionary For Two Cents.

A dictionary containing the defini-
lions of 10, 900 of the most useful and
important words in the English
language, is published by the DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
n. Y. While it contains some adver-
Using. it is a complete dictionary.
concise and correct.
In compiling this book care has
been taken to omit none of those
common words whose spelling OF
ex act use occasions at times a mo-
mentary difficulty, ever to well edu-
Gated peOle. The main aim has been
| to give as much Information Al pos
| sible in n limited space. With this In
view, where noun, adjective and verb
are all obviously connected in mean
ing, usually one only has been in
serted. The volume will thus he
found to contain the meaning of very
many more words than it Processes
to explain.
To those who already have a die
tionary. this book will commend II
self because it is compact, light and
convenient; to those who have nc
dictionary whatever, it will he inval
liable. One may he secured by writ
ing to the above concern, mentioning
this paper, and enclosing a two-cent
lstamp.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Teachers Summer School

Profs. Vancil and Fetch of the Lewistown
High school. contemplate opening. the 18th
of August. a summer school for the teachers of
Fergus county, They will be assisted by
Supt. Parent and a competent teacher of art.
1t is expected to follow the school with the
regular county institute, the first week in
September, thus giving our teachers a much
needed drill just previous to the commence
ment of the fall term.
Situated as We are in Fergus county. so re-
mote from great centers of learning, few, II
any, of our teachers can afford to go away TO,
additional instruction. The teachers of this
school are experinced normal workers and oui
young teachers will find in it much to benefit
them. Bookkeeping, drawing and theory and
practice of teaching will be made prominent in
its course of study.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Deafness Connot be Cured

By local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased p triton of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infiamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inf1amed you have a
rumbling sound orimperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed deaf
ness is the result, and unless the i'm.
Illumination can be taken out and
this tube restored to it's normal con.
dition, hearing will be destroyed for.
ever nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but ar
infiamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot he cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu
lars; free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o
sas~Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
woMAN.s PROGRESS IN JAPAN.
The Emperor and the Empress B0th
Believers In M0dern Ideas.

The Emperor and the Empress B0th
Believers In Modern Ideas.
At last the women of Japan are be-
ginning to get their inning. The en-
peror himself is interested in their ad-
vancement. He hopes in time that they
will attain the same position enjoyed
by the women of Europe and America.
The first step he took toward this ad-
vancement was to abolish stained teeth
and shaved eyebrows Next, on the
twenty-fifth anniversary of his mar
riage he introduced the idea of the cell
cbration of a silver wedding into his
country. On this occasion he gave
a big feast and received countless pres
ents. His female subjects were delight
ed at this, and said that no empress had
ever been so bonored, says the New
York Sun.
The empress of Japan, Fusaka, is
by no means kept in the background by
her husband. She shares his throne.
ard is consulted on matters of national
Importance. More than this, she pre-
sides at his table. and this is an honor
accorded to none of her predecessors.
The empress. from all accounts, is quite
an up-to-date woman, and has proven
herself worthy of all her privileges. She
is an active ~patroness of the Toxic
women's hospital, which is conducted
or the most modern scientific princi-
pies. She is also quite al athlete, and
has a model gymnasium. erected solely
for her benefit, in the palace. She prac-
tees there every day, and is also fond
of riding. Who knows but in time
she may take TO the bicycle? The en-
peror has dedicated to her many of his
NEST beautiful poems, which show that
the bravcst deeds have been inspired
by feminine beauty. She is even more
interested in the advancement of her
sex than he is.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
v HEARD FROM.
ships That Have sailed from Poi
Not to Return.

ships That Have sailed from Port
Not to Return.
1t is some years now since the las
mysterious disappearance Of a great
ship. This was the Naronic, a freigh;
steamer of unusual size which sailed the
Atlantic and was lost in 1898. Pieces OF
wreckage from this vessel nave beer
picked up, however, which has not
been the case in all such cases. Among
the mysterious disappearances of the
past were the steamships President, City
of Glasgow, Pacific, Ocean Monarch
and City of Boston, the ironclad Cap
tain and the Liberia and Barton.
Twenty-seven years have passed away
since the City of Boston was placed or
the missing list, but some are now liv.
ing who had friends and relatives OIL
board of her.
The City of Boston cleared at the port
of New York on Tuesday, January 25
1870. She sailed from Liverpool by the
way of Halifax. with IL cabin and
As steerage passengers. Since she left
Halifax no vestige of her has ever beef
seen except a message saying that the
ship was sinking. Her exact fate will
never be known
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

was reading an advertisement of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy In the Worcester
Enterprise recently. which leads me
to write this. 1 can truthfully say l
never used any remedy equal to it for
collie and diarrhoea. 1 have never
had to use ore than N OF two
doses to cure the worst case with
myself or children.-W. A. SToUD.
Popomoke City, Md. For sale by Z.
F. Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Notice-Timber Culture.
U. s. Land Office. Lewistown. NJ

u. s. Land Office, Lewistown. Mont. I
March 18th, 1898. 4
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Simeon 5. Hobson against Edwin w. Carr.
his heirs and legal representatives. for failure
to comply with law as to Timber Culture entry
1852, dated July 18th, 1859. upon the south
west quarter of Section 2, Township 10 North,
of Range p East. in Fergus County, Montana
contestant alleging that the said Edwin w.
Carr has failed to comply with the timber cul-
ture laws with reference to said land, in this,
to-wit: That neither he nor his heirs or legal
representatives have done anything upon said
land during the past three years; That nc
trees, tree seeds or cuttings are now growing
upon said land: That said entryman is dead. and
to the best of atlantis knowledge, information
and belief. he has no heirs or legal representa-
tives within the State of Montana: the said
parties are hereby to apper at this
Office on the twenty-fifth day of April, 1895. al
ten O'Clock A. NJ, to respond and furnish ties
timony concerning said alleged failure.
DAvID HILGER, Register.
RUDOLF Won TOBEL,
Attorney for Contestant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
ESTABLISHED - YEARS.
II Costs
l You Nothing

TO investigate nv special treatment for the
cure of Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality. Weak
ness, varicocele. Piles, Structure. Skin Diseases
and all Private Diseases of both men and
women, For CERTAIN, QUICK
consult me. NV RUPTURE cure In q success
in every case or I refund your money.
STRICT PRIVACY.
CHARGES REASONABLE.
Write for book of valuable information free.
w. A. MANN, NJ. d.,
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Unite
y States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = United
" States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont
March 9. 1898,
Notice is hereby given that the following
, AIMED settler has filed notice of his intention
\. make final proof in support of his claim. and
,I,at said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Mont, on Satur-
day. April, q, 1895, viz:
SAMUEL F. RICHARDS,
who made ii. E. No: ass for the neh seh sec
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Charles W. Baylies of Lewistown. and Sam
| ueI A. Shaw of Bercail. and William q. Rich
ards and f. NJ. Severance of Ubet. Mont.
DAVID HLGER, Register.
First publication Mch. o. 'ss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Notice.
United States Land Office.
Lewistown. Montana,

TdIO IItE, IOoos
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Martin Banis, against John L. Smith. for
abandoning his homestead entry No. 1ll6.
dated November 18th, 1886, upon the west hall
of southwest quarter of section seventeen, the
southeast quarter of the southeast quarter OF
section eighteen. and the northeast quarter OF
township fourteen north, of range twelve east,
in Fergus county, Montana, with a view to the
cancellation of said entry, the said parties are
hereby mon to appear at this Office on
the twenty fifth day of April. 1885, at ten O'Clock
A, NJ, to respond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged abandonment.
DAVID HILGER. Register.
RUDOLF Won TOBEL,
ATTORNEY for Contestant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

In 1888 my wife went east and was
attacked with rheumatism. She re-
ceived no relief until she tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. Since that
time we have never been without it.
We find it gives instant relief in cases
of burns and scalds and is never fail
ing for all rheumatic and neuralgia
pains.-D. c. BRANT, Santa Ynez,
Cal. For sale by C.. F. Little, Drug
gist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
LAND FINAL FROOF-Not

nESERT LAND FINAL FROOF1,Notice
at Lewistown, Mont. March 8. 1885. Notice is
hereby given that the Judith Mercantile and
Cattle Co, a corporation. by Gilman X. Norris.
manager of said company, h are the success
sors in interest and assignees of Thomas Dunn,
of Judith, Fergus Co. Mont, has filed notice OF
claim No. a3S, for the ella. sec Is. tp n rg Is c,
unsurveyed. before the register and receives
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF said
land:
David Clave, Lewis ID. Wilkerson, all of Ju-
dith, Montana.
DAVID HILGER. Register.
First publication Mar. 9,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
Teachers Examination.

The second regular teachers exam
nation will be held at the office of
the county superintendent, Friday
and Saturday, April 18th and 10th,
at which time and place, all appli-
cants for certificates or those desir-
ing re-examination are requested to
be present. j. NJ. PARENT,
County Supt. of Schools.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13

During the past few years nearly $780,
600 Hebrews have entered Jerusalem,
and the arrival of another host is said
to be imminent. Already the railways
are opening the country between the
coast and Jerusalem and Damascus. and
n Hebrew migration on a large scale
may cause Syria to become once more
of vast Importance in the east.-N. Y.
Sun.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-04-13
RUDOLF Won To6EL,
Attorney at Law
Office in Bank Building,
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA.

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
~ for Publication-United States Land Office
at Lewistown, Mont, Marc 9. 1885. Notice is
hereby given that
ANNIE p. TRASk,
(assignee of James Wilson,
of Lavina. Fergus county. Montana, has
filed notice of her intention to make proof on
her desert land claim No. 35T. for the SIC sell.
81 swk. sec 4. tp 9 n rig q e. before the register
and receiver al Lewistown. Mont, on Saturday,
Nav II, 1898.
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and of
said land:
Ludwig Lehfeldt and Willard F. Trask of
Lavina. George PiTie of Halbert, and Donald
Fowler of Lewistown.
DAVID HILGER, Register.
First publication April 6.