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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
The Montana Boys Suffered
the Horrors Of War.
The Ship Was Greatly Over Loaded
and the Food Insufficient and
Hardly Fit to Eat

A communication fron Sgt. Bar
ton. our special correspondent with
Company !, reached this office last
week too late for publication. 1t
was dated Honolulu, July %. In the
same mail many relatives and friends
of the soldiers received advices and
for a week past Montana papers
have been well filed with communi-
cations. Unfortunately they are all
of one tenor-that the trip from San
Francisco to Honolulu was an ex-
ceedingly hard one. The boys seem
to have been very sick and when they
were able to eat, the food given was
very distasteful. Further the ship
was not only too heavily loaded
for comfort, but bad weather was
encountered obliging the boys to re-
main cooped up below deeks-one
account saying that at times the
men were thrown into piles ten deep
by a sudden lurch of the transport.
Feeling against Col. kessler seems
to have run very high, the following
clipping from a letter published at
Great Falls being a sample of the
sentiments expressed:
Col. KessleS is greatly disliked by
all. Major Miller and Col. Wallace
are our only standbys. But for them
we would die. There will be much
suffering and death probably during
our next forty days journey. War
is hell in earnest"
The Honolulu papers, gave the
soldiers very complimentary notices,
though several ludicrous mistakes
were made, from among which we
clip the following:
Capt. Preston. / company, Mon
tana First, was county lattorney of
Fergus county and resigned"
"Quartermaster Sgt. Cheadle,
company, First Montana, resigned
the post of county attorney of
Cheauteau county"
On every hand there appears praise
of Lieut.. Col. Wallace and of Major
Miller. OF the former one Honolulu
paper says:
1.-The idol of the First Montana
regiment is Lieut.. Col. Wallace, ap-
pointed to his present position and
rank from first lieutenancy in the
regular army. He went to- the Point
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

from Montana. being a native of that
state. The lieutenant colonel is a
charming man, a thorough soldier.
and every member of the regiment
considers him a personal friend"
The troops re-embarked ON Tues
day, August End, and the following
day proceeded on their journey. Be-
fore leaving, 75 of the California
recruits were removed to another
ship, allowing our boys to ''eIpand"
little, at any rate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

From William Hortop we obtained
the following letter penned by his
son, Russell, and thoroughly typical
of a young soldier well known in
this county:
Honolulu, Sunday, July 80.
DEAR FATHER:
Well, as we have arrived at Homo
lulu and can get a show to mail a
letter, 1 thought that 1 had better
write and let you know of our trip
as far as we have gone.
Well, it was anything but pleasant.
We were all SO sick and we were
nearly starved to death on the way
over. didn't hardly eat a bite of
the grub the government furnished.
l would go and do "dog-robbing"
for some of the ship hands and they
would give me a square (mealD for
helping them. But all the boys
were not as lucky as was i; some
couldn't get a job to earn a square
(meal). as there were SO many after
jobs. They came very near having a
from that time on / tell you the
officers sure rushed. The major got
right in the kitchen and did up the
dishes. You see there is over l 300
men on the boat and it makes it SO
crowded that one can hardly get
around at all. And they have only
one stove to cook ON for all the
soldiers, and you can't imagine the
dirty trash they give us to eat.
Every dirty old thing they can find
Is thrown into a pot and cooked and
it is called stew in the morning, soup
at noon and beef and potatoes for
supper but it is always the same old
stew. ! tell you it il a corker-we
live worse than your Jim dog ever
did. (Mr. HortOp's dog is named
Jim.) can't eat the stuff at all; the
officers live like lighting cocks while
we are starving.
We saw several whales on the trip
over. But of all the countries / ever
saw, this takes the cake. She is the
finest country ever saw-just can't
be beat-just can't be beat. This is
a town of 10000 inhabitants, COM
posed of natives, Japs. Chinese and
about 800 Americans, and they are
the finest people you ever saw. /
have been all through Queen Lil's
palace and the grounds-it is a fine
place. The Red Cross ladies here
gave us a grand reception and while
we were eating, President Dole and
his wife came up and 1 had the
pleasure of shaking hands with both
of them. They seem like lovely
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
Cool

Don't go around telling everyone you
meet Its hot day, isn't it?" Most people
can tell hot day when they see it and even
then if they're not sure they can buy a
thermometer. Dress as if you wanted to
take comfort. Buy clothes that are made
for this climate If your too warm buy a
cool suit and don't fry yourself off your own
skeleton.
thing in the way of which goes make the
weather possible Nevertheless
suit you n any kind of wearing apparel.
We handle complete line of everything
and single trial will prove to you the great
saving of time and discomfort, during this
hot weather Of
Placing all Your Orders
Under One ROOf.-
Chas. Lehman g. Co.
General Merchants,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

10 Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c
II C. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

From William Hortop we obtained
the following letter penned by his
son, Russell, and thoroughly typical
of a young soldier well known in
this county:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

Our correspondent writes
follows:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
BASKET BALL.

The Local Y. m. G. A. Team Close their Sea.
son with Hot Game-Score II to Is 10
Favor Of Local Team.
gKeene and Bellows Falls met on Union
hall floor last evening to wind up the sea-
son tor both teams.
The game while an interesting one, was
without doubt the toughest ever played
here. The writer cannot criticize but can
say hearty amen to an article which ap-
peared in the Brattleboro Phoenix of the
18th inst. The Keene team began with
an air which frightened the Bellows Falls
boys but by clean work and accurate pass
ing, the latter managed to maintain their
record. Keene is the only team which has
d ,feated the local team this year and this
was done on a small floor in Keene which
is unfit for basket ball.
In last evenings game, the Bellows Falls
players all played well together and their
basket shooting was accurate. The best
player on the floor, however, was the refe-
rec, whose decisions were in every instance
correct. The umpires held the game min.
utes at time trying to find rules contrary
to the referees decisions but without avail
The line up and score: 4
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
has been citizen Of this place for some
two years, and Mr.. Sbaugbnessey is one Of
the old and respected residents Of Bellows
Falls.
Eta May Smith.

Eta May Smith was born in Rocking
ham March Is, 1882 and died in Bellows
Falls March 20. Her death wassunex-
pected and its announcement came as
severe shock to her many friends and
acquaintance, while almost the entire COM
munity has manifested sympathetic interest.
Her school life was all spent in this vii
lage and deserves more than mere pass
ing reference. She was member of the
class of 1900 in the high school, having
reached an age and point in her studies
of special interest, time when, if ever,
the.pupil usually begins to realize the i'm
portance of the work and to feel sense Of
responsibility. This the deceased had
manifested in a marked degree during the
year according to the testimony OF the
principal. who adds that she was thoroughly
conscientious and honest in her school
work.
Butt was in the home that she was most
appreciated and here her loss will be most
severely felt. All testify to her uniform
patience and kindness which endeared her
to the whole family circle and made her a
special favorite with the children.
She was member of the Epworth
League and of the Sunday school of the
Methodist Episcopal church and was much
interested in the work Of both; and though
not a member OF the church there are rea-
sons for believing that she had recently de.
icided to thus identity herself with the
cause Of Christ. A young life of much
promise has been brought to what seems,
from Dour human standpoint, like an
untimely close. But we sorrow lot as
those without hope.
The funeral services were held on We'd.
nesday. Her pastor, Rev. F. w. Lewis,
officiated at the house and had general
charge Of the services. At the church
which was crowded to its utmost capacity,
Rev. Mr.. Dodge assisted and Rev. w. I.
Todd of Groton, who was pastor of the
family for five years and who officiated al
the funeral of the mother, delivered the
discourse. There was wealth of plants
and cut flowers, including elaborate fora
pieces from the Epworth League, the high
school and the sophomore class.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
Cuban Relief.

The people of this town are asked to
review the contents OF their attics and
other repositories of cast-off clothing to
see if they can not find some garments still
good for service which they will donate to
the Cuban Relief. The reconcentrados, it
is believed, are not particular whether the
sleeves Of their coats and dresses are after
the '9S model or some other, but they
do prefer in that mild climate summer
clothing@S
The Fitchburg railroad will carry freight
for this purpose free of charge over its
line to Rotterdam Junction and deliver it
to the West Shore road, which connects
directly to New York; from that city
transportation is assured over the steam
ship lines. The goods should be consigned
to the Cuban Relief commission, care of.
and notify, 1. P. Roosa, United States
despatch agent, care Ward Line Steam
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26

that the missing piece was sack or satchsl
which plaintiff or one OF his party might
have taken oil the truck at the Burlington
depot and carried into the car, thus becom-
ing possessed OF the check; and that the
clam the box contained the overcoats and
outside wraps OF party making night
trip in the month OF March, was not en-
titled to full credit
The jury after being out about two hours
returned verdict ior plaintiff to recover
Sl5o, and In answer to special interroga-
tories submitted by the court found that
the goods sued for were lost on defendants
own Dad, and that $143 OF the damages
was tor wearing apparel.
Z. IL. Robb and Waterman, Martin &
Hit tor plaintiff; W. w. Stickney tor de-
fendant.
y. +, Prescott VS.. Alonzo Starkey ct ais.
!his was suit OF replevin. 1t appeared
that In November, 1897, DR.. j. E Pres
colt, a travelling optican whose Brattle-
boro headquarters were at the Brooks
House, was owing the proprietors of the
house, Crosby & Adams, board bill of
some $50. A Justice suit was brought
against Prescott, his stock in trade, Include
rs oAoo Oh iioti huOWH dS d tcSUlng
lens and trunk of wearing app rel, heing
attached by Sheriff Starkey as officer
The spectacles and other merchandise
articles were sold, but writ of replevin
was brought against the officer and plain
tiffs and the te ting lens and clothing
taken, the usual replevin bond being gi, en-
by Prescott. The plaintiff introduced the
testimony of officers Gordon and Sta,key,
who served the two wris, as to what took
place on the occasions of the service, and
motion was then made by counsel for
defendants that verdict be directed by
the court for them on the ground that the
plaintiff could not replevy property directly
back from the officer through whom attach
ment was made. Thereupon verdict was
directed pro lorna for defendants to recov-
er p session of the property and one cent
damages with costs. Exceptions were
taken by plaintiff. Waterman, Martin &
Hit for plaintiff, G. C. Fits tor def ndantII
The jurors were then excused till Tues
day morning next at O'Clock at which
time the case of George A Boy den, Admr.
Of Edward Rogue VS.. Fitchburg r r. Co.,
will be commenced. Thursday afternoon
and Friday forenoon was occupied with
court business, large amount being closed
up. Five divorces have been granted thu,
Tar as 70 lows: Walter l.. Grimes of Will
mipgton from Clara l.. Grimes, tor wilfu
de5eruon; Flora Belle Lewis of Brattle
boro from Solomon Lewis for refusal te
support; Monroe G. Sleeper Of Wtstmin
ster from Catt erire E. SleeI er for intoler
able severity; Lottie E. Hudson of Gull
ford from William F. Hudson for wilfu
desertion Ida F. Chamberlain of Brattle
boro from Ralph Chamberlain for il toler
able severity.
The divorce case Of Martin E. johnson
of Dover VS. Martha M. johnson, whicl
was heard at April term 1896 and con
tinued for further proof, was heard agail
Friday forenoon and the libel dismissed OF
the petitioners own testimony.
Court adjourned Friday noon to Mon
day morning at 9 o'clock.
Judge TAFT will spend the Sabbath a
his home.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26

much Of the nervous prostration among
women is entirely within the control of
every person who will take pains to cor
rect the bad habit the brain has fallen into.
Prof. Edward E Phelps :, M D., Ii D.,
of the Dartmouth medical school, in an
nouncing his wonderful discovery of Paine's
celery compound at meeting of the Dart
mouth medical faculty, showed how closely
he had studied, in all their bearings upon
health, such disorders as sleeplessness,
blood impurity and the nervous diseases
that are likely to follow such daily poison
ing Of the system,
Paine's celery compound by its pro-
nounced nourishing power enables the
nerves to get back their control over the
circulation so that the blood supply be-
comes greatest when it is most needed,
as in the stomach after eating, and least
when its presence can only do harm, as in
theJbrain when sleep is needful.
The nerves, when they are strong and
properly nourished, limit the flow of blood
to the head and draw off the excess from
the brain. thus ensuring refreshing sleep.
Persons who wake up tired drowsy and
ambitionless. or can not sleep whole
night through, ARE suffering from disordered
nerves. Paine's celery compound Gains
and feeds the nerves even to their tiniest
branchings, and they in their turn are en-
abled to equalize the blood supply over the
body, thus sparing the heart, preventing
conges tions and rushes of blood to the
head, dizziness, paralysis, pain over the
heart and those headaches that seem to
come and go without any good reason, and
are SO inexplicable to hosts of men and
women.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26

Twenty-Five years is long time, es-
pecially for woman to work in the gall
ing harness of metropolitan newspaper.
Such is the record Of Mrs. Cromwell,
vice president of the woman's national
press association, in the service Of the Chi
cago Herald As Washington correspon-
dent she telegraphed to her paper the daily
reports of the proceedings of the famous
electoral commission of 1877.
A quarter of century OF racing work
like this has enabled Mrs. Cromwell to
know what s'nerves" mean. Her faith in
Paines celery compound to restore the
nervous system when it is run down and
depressed by work, worry, rush or sick
ness, cannot be lightly set aside
Washington, D. c., Feb. 10, 1896.
1902 @ St
Wells, Richardson & Co.:
Gentlemen A young lady residing in
my family, who had tried various remedies
for nervous debility and depleted condition
of the system, found great and permanent
relief from the use of Paine's celery com,
pound | can therefore recommend this
excellent remedy to those in need of treat
ment of the same kind
Ellen S. Cromwell.
Women have their health much more
largely in their own hands than they are
accustomed to believe
The impure blood that undermines the
stomach and the nervous system can be I'M
unquestionably enriched; the number of
the corpuscles increased, and the circula-
ton cleansed of humors by Paine's celery
compound Sleeplessness that causes
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
BUSINESS NOTICES.

TFoR SALE-Horse, harness and wagon.
w. E. Rowell ~
4 Villages to sell or rent at Durham
Bros. ise
T Notice special today-Glazed pine
apple hearts, 1S cents per pound at +. r.
Balls.
Il Try glass Of soda water made from
pure fruit juices and cream at +. Il. BARS
Pearl in ammonia washing fluid makes
washing and housecleaning easy' Only ~
cents per bottle at grocers'.
1.-THE Maynard place with about 30 acres
at Drewsville is for sale, also the wood
land lot about 70 acres. Apply to II. f.
Putnam Drewsville.
NoT1cE-Special sale Saturday glazed
pineapple hearts at E. R. Balls; watch
window tor new goods.
IT Cattle for sale. Inquire of James
Allbee, Bellows Falls, Vt.
Furniture upholster, repaired; mat
tresses made over; carpets LAID. Please
call or drop postal card.
WI. CoNANT, II Henry st.
WANTED About March 20, table
girl, chamber girl AMI one girl for kitchen
work, $3.50 per week. Boarding house
of Connecticut River Man'fg Co., Mt.
Tom, Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
Gard Of Thanks.

dered us assistance in our great and sudden
bereavement, to neighors for help and sympa-
thy, the high school for attendance at The
funeral, the fingers, the bearers for their
thoughtful kindness in preparing the grave
for our beloved Eta, and 10 all the friends
or the beautiful flowers, we wish in this
manner to express our gratitude and appreci-
alton. May our Heavenly Father richly bless
and comfort all in times of trouble.
BYRON NJ. SMITH,
CARRIE +. SMITH, go
ADDIE j. BAKER,
MATTE G. UNDERHILL,
EMMA l. PUTNAM,
ARTHUR K. SMITH.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
Bellows Falls Locals.

A representative of the Rowland Falls &
Katabdin Pulp Co., was in town Thursday
A basket ball team has been formed in
the high school girls athletic association
A son was born Thursday to Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Nutting living on Barker
street.
The X. of P. will work the second
degree on seven candidates next Tuesday
evening.
George A. Brace has moved into the
tenement in George States house, corner
Of Atkinson and Oak streets.
Rev. G. H. DeBevoise was in town the
first of the week soliciting funds for the
Kurn Hattin Home
Miss Eva j. Stickney is taking Miss
Carrie Smiths place for few days in Will
liam A. Halls paint factory office.
Evan gelist Dunnett addressed meeting
of juniors in the Methodist church at 80
yesterday afternoon.
The uniform rank X. of P. held the first
drill last evening in banquet hall. 0. r..
Butterield has been engaged as drill mas
ter.
MThe annual chicken pie supper given in
the vestry of the Universalist church
Thursday evening was largely attended
and loudly praised; about $50 was netted.
Rev. N. L. Dyer oil Ashburnham, Mass,
will again preach in the Congregational
church tomorrow. IL is expected that the
new pastor will occupy the pulpit one week
from tomorrow. aa
The reLo.t has reached Bellows Falls
that the restaurant of G. l.. Aldrich on
Washington street in Boston was recently
burglarized; table cloth and about $50
worth OF cigars were the only property
taken.
Evangelist Dunnett al his assistant, A.
Newton Large, held services in the CoDgre-
gational church Thursday evening and last
evening Both services were largely at
tended and much enjoyed.
The ladies' missionary societies OF the
Methodist church hold their annual Easter
sale OF useful and fancy articles in the yes
try OF the church Monday evening begin
ming at P. NJ. New sugar, the best on
the market, will be served to all desiring
it.
The annual meeting Of the North Wal
pole village precinct was held in St. Peters
hall Tuesday evening. &. j. O'Nell was
moderator and w. j. King clerk. James
Hennessey, j. j. Fitzgerald and John Car
roll were elected fire war0ens. A tax of
Sl700 was voted to cover all village ex-
penditures.
''Model Hand Laundry" is the name of
new laundry opened over G. S. Gates
bicycle rooms in the rear of the postoffice.
The enterprise is backed by w. H. PeIky
OF this place and the work Is done by H.
B. Spring of Port Henry, N. Y. Mr..
Spring came here from Lansing, Mich.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
Dten.

shedd, aged GA years, months, 2e days.
In Westminster, March a. Mrs. Betsey D.
Phelps, aged SS years, month, 10 days.
In Westminster, March IS, Jerome W.
Gleason, aged 81 years, 10 months, 81 days.
In Cambridgeport, March 81, Fanny Har-
dy, wife of j. B. ODER, aged g. years, IL
months, 81 days.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
BARTON VlLLE.

Melvin Edwards is working in machine
shop in Springfield.
Budd Lowell has spent two weeks in Bel.
lows Falls with her parents.
Leon Parker of Leominster, Mass, is visit
i ng his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. d. Parker.
Mrs. F. Day has re turned home after an
absel &c of several weeks in Bellows Falls.
n large crowd patronized Mrs. Elizabeth
Hoyt's auction Wednesday afternoon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26

ship company, Pier 16, East River, New
York.
The six churches are to be asked to join
in this work that larger sum may be
secured by united effort. More detailel
plans will be given later.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
New Plumbing Firm.

The firm of P. Fleming & Son was yes
terday merged into the Bellows Falls
Plumbing Co. P. Fleming withdraws and
the members of the new firm are w. S.
Fleming, the junior member of the old firm,
and Thomas Shaughnessey. Mr.. Fleming
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
Prof. Ct. H. GREELEY,
Optical Specialist

prescribes spectacles and eye glasses to cor
rect a tigmatism and all complicated eye
defects.
II you have pain through your head and
eyes consultiProf. Greeley for his prescrip-
ton glasses work wonders. Prof Greeley is
SO WEI k m na ne N.Y. VII refer IT, only few
Mrs Clark Chase. Mrs. B. Cannon, Rev and
Mrs. G. r. Dodge, Mr. and Nrs. John T.
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Arms Mr.. and
Mrs Harry Elliot and hundreds of Others
Offl1e hours al Towns Hotel, IL 30 TO 10 and
Z to q m. No extra charge tC call at your
send postal card. Consultation free for
two weeks commencing Saturday, March
26.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
Grand Concert Easter Monday.

Z Anton Seidl with his worl renowned
orchestra OF IS pieces, will give a grand
concert in opera hall, Claremont, Monday
evening, April II, 1898, under the man
agement of the Western New Hampshire
Musical association. Tickets so, IS and
ST.. 1t will be the grandest musical enter
rainment ever gwen in western New
Hampshire.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
Notice 10 Advertisers.

Copy for changes In advertisements should
reach this ofiice on Mondays and Thursdays.
No change reaching this Office later than A.
M, on Tuesdays and Fridays will be guaran
teed insertion in tn, Wed ,e ,day and Sat-
urday issues respectively. t@
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26

Goals from feld-Donovan l, Piper /,
Church 2, Chandler 2, Lawrence 2, McKinnon
2, Burr l. Goals from fouls-Lyon l, Church
4, Chandler 8. Referee, Truax, Bellows
Falls. Umpires, Newman and Fridenburg
of Keene. H.H. G.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-26
Hard. Mixed and Soft Wood.

Hard, So: best mixed, So; soft, $3 !;
four foot, So, So 80 and 81. Orders
filed by Patrick b. Leen at store Of Z.
Fleming & Son. G. K. LABAREE.