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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

Attorney General Mcfarland and
State Treasurer Storer have re-
turned from their northern trip.
While absent, it is reported, they
did some missionary work in be-
half OF their respective booms,
though the attorney general was
looking after land board matters
also. Mr. Storer is credited with
the possession Of gubernatorial
bee in the interest Of which he was
laying some northern wires The
seat on the supreme bench is un-
derstood to still fascinate the at.
torney general, but whether it
seems any more within reach than
before is not stated. Mr.. Storer
appears to believe the democrats
will gladly pack up their grips and
chase their populist brethren to
Moscow. Statesman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

The last issue % the Mountain
Home Republican il a woman's
edition. i is a most creditable
prodGesIon. showing that the ladies
u that place are progressive. The
paperrsfscts high order q ability
on tie part q thNso who had charge
fs the editorial Foosa and the pat
gsnsgs Shows thar the business de
partment vas III ontsTDrisinv
hands.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

Three men were standing at
Bellies corner Tuesday morning
watching the work of excavation
and discussing the latest war news.
No. 1 said: Pm blamed tired of
all this talk and no fighting. The
president is in the hands of Wall
street men and is afraid to fight.
When the Maine was blown up he
should have declared war that very
day" No. 2: That's so. Eng.
land would have opened the ball
and settled all the trouble before
this time. II is now more than a
month since the disaster and it has
been nothing but talk, talk, talk.
OF course some preparations have
been going on but | begin to believe
ii all means nothing but bluff. We
ought TO be in Cuba today" No 3:
"All you say is true boys, and if
Mr.. Mckinley lets the opportunity
slip by without a brush he will
never be thought of again for presi-
dent or any other office. His poll
teal fate is in the balances, if war,
he will perpetuate republicans for
the next twenty wears, if there is
no war, then there will be no more
Of the republican party" Then
The News man asked No. 1 if he
would go TO the front if war was
declared, and he said; "No | don't |
care to go, and won't go, but that is
no reason why there should be no |
var" Then he asked No. ?, and |
ne replied: NO, l don't want any |
var in mine, but the honor of the
country should be upheld, and /
hinG we ought to fight, and the
'ther fellows can do the fighting.
am not going" And when The
Jews man turned to ask No. 3
bout his fighting qualities he saw
i'm hurrying down the street at
he rate of % knots to the hour.
lie didn't want to 50 on record
'lackfoot News.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

A novel entry Of dismissal OF a
criminal case appears or a justices
docket in Chesterfield. The defen.
dani, charged with assault and bat
terry, died. The entry reads: "This
case Is vsnued to the court OF glory
by the angel Of death, where God Is
The judge
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

II matters are not pushed along
little more rapidly some fear that
this war agitation may not end in
time for the papers to give proper
attention to the approaching base
ball season.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

A gun WAS tested on the coast
last week which threw she'll ten
miles. This means that a hostile
ship would be under fire for twenty
miles in passing a battery.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

The Oregon short Line has made a
rate Of ore and one fifth fare. certificate
plan, 70 the annual encampment Of the
q a Z At Moscow Nay 10 to 20. Gail on
=. Z. Cheney at the depot, for full par
tscGlars.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

After the dems and pops get
through with the fusion business,
they will find themselves in a SINH
lar condition TO the famous "Kill.
keney eats" when they got through
fighting nothing left but the
tails
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

Tho man who puts his spring
cloths on simply because Of little
mild weather in March is an I'M.
compromising candidate for quinine
or a tombstone.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

The Nebraska farmers are pay
ing off their mortgages at a rate
which may force Mr. Bryan to drop
his southern campaign and look
after his home fences.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

The volume OF water issuing from
the Yukon is greater than that
discharged from the Mississippi,
The Yukon discharges every hour
one-third more water than the faith
er Of water.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

The Oregon Short Line has made a
rate Of one and one-fith fare for the
round trip. certificate plan. for the l. o.
o. r. anniversary AZ Boise April 10Th,
1898. Apply 70 H. Z. Cheney. agent for
iuil particulars.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

The president is all right and
certain excited gentlemen should
observe and obey the sign; Don't
Talk to the Man at the Wheel"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

Times are improving. Even the
days are not as short as they were
a month ago.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

a Georgia editor describes a de.
faulter as six feet tall and $4,000
short.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
Lincoln County.

Lincoln County,
Sheriff, j. + White
Probate Judge. Edward Pratt,
Assessor, +. w. Gooding,
District Clerk, A. 5. Senter,
Treasurer, &. w. Wernicke,
Coroner, DR.. w. II. Baugh,
Surveyor, j. w. Waldron,
Commissioners.
Ist, + T. Gwin. Chairman,
2ld, James +. Fuller,
3rd, q, +. Gridley,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

Our people fallamong themselves
but let an outsider intcriere,a we
solidiiy like granite.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

Precinct Officers
l.. X. Adams, Justice
james Griffin, Constable,
II. n. Thatcher. Justice.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

Il. NJ. MccoLLUM. EoIron.
The oasis., 1898-11-05

Sunday morning Mir. Emil Olrovlch Of Los Angeles, brother of Mir. Albert Olcovich of the Peoples store, arrived at Nogales MT. O. who has an extensive mercantile establish ment in the metropolis of southern California, was returning home from a visit in the east, and stopped en route to visit hiS brother
 THE OASIS hears 1t stated upon good authority that R. F. EKey recently sold to Colin Cameron all the cattle in certain brand ranging on speci- fled range, and that wheC the round up was made for delivery not a single calf was found, which goes to show how complete and sweeping are the depredations of the calf thieves in this part of Pima county.
 Thursday morning Mir. P. B. Chisem, the Guaymas merchant and leather manufacturer, returned from New York. He was accompanied by MT. Nettleton, gentleman interest ed in the big canal in the lower Ya- qui region. The two gentlemen re- mained at Nogales day and yester- day morning continued their journey toward the Sonora metropolis.
 Last Saturday Miss Ethel Buckalew of San Francisco, arrived at Nogales, and was met here by her afiia"ced. Mir. W. W. Perciyal, who had come up from Potam, on the Rio Yaqui, by the train from Guaymas Friday eve- hing. By telegraph marriage licenso was ordered from Tucson, and on Sun- day the happy pair were united in holy matrimony at the Montezuma by Justice Duffy.
 Elegant ladies' watches and gents time pieces, the best makes, in solid gold cases, and large aud well select ed assortment of fine jewelry-a large stock just received hy the Sonora News Co.,, in their new store in the Marsh & Main block. The large and unique assortment of Mexican drawn linen, filigree jewel-y, curiOs, etc., has been greatly increased and prices within the reach Of all.
 Invitations are out for ball to be given by La Sociedad Hdalgo de Ar tesanos Unidos In celebration of their nlneth anniversary. The committees who have charge of the aff lir are re- presented by the following gentle men: Invitation Mascsreiias, s. Moreno, G. Macalpin. Reception S. Moreno, Ignscio Piia, Ramon A. Moreno, Gustavo Macalpin. Arrange ments-J. B. Franco, r. A. Moreno, l. w. Covarrubias, F. NJ. Hernandez. Joaquin Aros, Marin Gudiho.
 There will be large attendance of ladies at the opera house Tuesday and Wednesday night. The wonderful in- vention of Edison, the verlscope, will illustrate the celebrated contest be- tween the two great fighters, Corbett and Fitzsimmons. Wherever tue yeriscope has exhibited the papers speak highly of tue performance, stating that it is not brutal since it Is purely pautomine. Yet the tight is presented realistically since the two principals are seen in clinches, their blows and the final knockout plainly shown.
The oasis., 1898-11-05


 Of Flagstaff, whose visit at NOgale' was noted last week, returned to Tue son where his family are visiting.
 WANTED To work on royalty or purchase outright, tailing beds. low grade concentrating propositions, or dumps. Address, wlth full particu- lars regarding tonnage, wood and water, etc, Concentrates, this office.
 Early this week Nogales was visited by Rev. J. II. Reider of Sacramento, California, whose former visits have been noted in these columns The gentleman intends making a tour of Sonora, Sinaloa and Lower California.
 Rev. J. H. Heald has just completed his sixth year as pastor of Trinity Congregational church in this town. ln beginning his seventh year he will have something of interest and i'm portance to say next Sunday morning.
 Milo Bohall, of the American bar Der shop, left Nogales on Thursday nights northbound train for Phoenix. He has accepted position in the capital city and expects to remain there this winter returning next sum mer.
 Messrs. c. w. Hayes and Vance Carothers of Cripple Creek, who art developing some very promising gold properties near Cucurpe, in the Mag dalena district of Sonora, have beer visiting Nogales this week on busi ness.
 Saturday evening Mir. Jas. Walters of Saric, in the Altar district of So nora, came up from the south. He haC been quite i'll and was still far from well. He came for medical treatment and has been under the care of Doctor Purdy.
 Lewis Fleischer left Friday night on business trip through Arizoni and Southern California. He re- presents the Las Dos Naciones Ciga Co. of Nogales. Lewis Is first class salesman and always manages to land a fair per eentage of trade for his house
 The test of the new Bay State h0s' demonstrated what can be done witt sufficient supply of water by the No gales fire department. The city should purchase the necessary sup ply of the hose, put in plenty of large hydrants and do everything necessary to protect.
 FoR SALE-Furniture in ten-roon lodging house, complete. Nearly new Good opportunity for party wishing to keep dodgers or bosrders. Also fo sale square piano. For terms cal on Mrs. K. M. Sullivan, Breen block up stairs, first door below entrance t' postofiice.
 On good authority THE OASIS learn that Harry Van Treese, formerly bil clerk Tn the depot of the Sonora rail way at Nogales, who in May last en listed with the Rough Riders ant served through the Cuban campaign has accepted post in railroad oftic in St. Louis.
 Mir 0. B. Hardy came in this wee from his copper mining properties Il the Whetstone mountains, not ia from Fairbank station, and he report the properties showing up immensely Another vein has been cut which four feet wide and runs twenty-hv per cent in copper.
 MARRIED Saturday evening Oct.3C 8 D. m, at the Methodist parsonage MT. Walter w. Percival of Potan Sonora, to Miss Ethel NJ. Buckalew
The oasis., 1898-11-05

Pacific pay car visited NOgales, making glad the hearts of the railway employees by the usual disbursements.
 Mir. F. B. Logan, representing the Daily and Weekly Citizen of Tucson, has this week been d visitor at No gales, in the interest of that journal.
 FOR SALE.-Assaying outfit for sale cheap. First class, complete and including gasoline furnaces and bull lion scales. Enquire at THE CA SIS office.
 All subscribers to THE OASIS fall ing to receive their paper regularly are requested to notify the publica- tlon office, SO the error may be rec tlfed.
 Miss Sophie Levin of Tucson, who has been the guest of Mrs II. K. Chenoweth for the last two months, returned to the old pueblo Sunday evening.
 Wednesday evening Mir. Barney Cohen of the Graud Hotel. came up from Hermosillo on a short business visit. He returned home yesterday morning.
 Monday morning Mir. Harry Cranz, brother Of the late Charles $. Cranz, arrived from Chicago, and is visiting his surviving brothers, Frank 5. and Will Cranz.
 Those visiting Phoenix will hnd elegantly furnished rooms, centrally located and convenient, at l2i West Washington street, opposite the court house plaza.
 Last Saturday Engineer lgnaclo Bonillas returned from Guacomea, where he went to survey some mining properties for the Francisco & Espe- ranza Mining Co.
 We Sell the Best" Drew, Selby & Co.'S fine shoes, combining all the lux uries of fit. style and quality, at prices which defy competition The Red 1 House-R Vasquez. ! Mr. Wm. Bristol, from Cairo, H., has accepted 8 position in the office of the superintendent Of track and buildings of the Sonora aud New mexi- co & Arizona railways.
 Friday evening Company c had drill at the armory. An endeavor is being made to put the company on stronger footing. A large number Of members were present.
 For Dice, clean shave or an artistic hair cut go to P. P. Bustamante, Calle Elias, Nogales, Sonora: fourth door from Hotel Cazabon. Good barber. careful attention.
 J. Blunt. mechanical engineer, reg turned Wednesday night from Las Anlmas, fifteen miles west of Puerto, where he has been repairing machin- cry for the Las Animas Mining Co.
 The good natured and genial face of Mir. Jas. B. Mix has assumed more happy appearance than usual since the advent of new son and heir at his house early Wednesday morning.
 Art squares. rugs, hassccks, mats, and oyer sixty different patterns Of carpets, from the cheapest ingrains to the best velvets, at very reasonable prices at Stambaugh's furniture store
 Dr. Bartlett, the well known min lug man, left on Thursday evenings train for El Paso. It is reported the doctor went on business connected with his mining interests in this
 IA
The oasis., 1898-11-05
MORALES NOTES.
,.,srs.tina Items Gathered Aroaad the
 Line Cities.

 woods
 Notarial work without cost at liar low & Gowan's.
 schlItz beer is the best. Sold by J. T. Brickwood.
 Tuesday evening Mrs. J. c. Irwin came up from Magdalena.
 Monday MT. P. J. Zeimet, agent for the Sonora railway, was quite Ill. If you have property to sell, put it fin the hands of Harlow & Gowan. There will be a social gathering and dance at the Athletic club tonight. Saturday MT. George Wielaud re- turned from a trip to Santa Teresa, ln Sonora.
 Early this week the baby of Mir. and Mrs. A. J. Griswoln was very i'll with the croup.
 BoRN--At Nogales, Arizona, Nov ember 2d, 1898, to the wife of Jas. E. Mix, son.
 Monday evening Doc" Wm. Rosen- burg returned from a visit to Alamos and vicinity.
 For family use Schlitz beer is the best. Sold in bottles or in bulk by J. T. Brickwood Mir. Allen c. Bernard Of Tucson, came tito NoGales Tuesday with the democratic bandwagon.
 Tuesday evening Mir. John w. Began, republican candidate for as- sessor, went to Tucson
 Wednesday Doctor P Figueroa, ylce-goyernor of the state of sonora, was visitor at Nogales.
 Thursday Mir. P B. Yates, route agent for Wells, Fargo < Co.'S ex- press was visitor at Nogales.
 Monday evening Mir. T. F. Gibbon, the assayer, returned from a trip over in the Fl Plomo region of Sonora.
 Wednesday Nogales was visited by Mir. Charles Blenman of Tucson, dem- Ocratic candidate for the legislature. Preaching at the Methodist church by the pastor, Sunday at l a. m. and 7.3O D. m. All are cordially invited. Thursday morning Mir. Bird went 4. n,t Ia n Ia expected to return tomorrow evening. Messrs. E. J. Roberts and G. w. Peterson of Los Angeles, are at Mo- gales with view to establishing a drug store.
 Anyone desiring to purchase desira- ble residence lots in Moons Addition to Nogales, are advised to call on Cap tain J. ]. Noon.
 Monday evening Mir. Royal A. John son, who had been visiting at Nogales through the preceding week. returned home to Tucson.
 Early next week Mir. w. F Layer, general manager Tor the sonora NeWs Co.,, is expected at Nogales on busi- ness for his company.
 Ladies shoes, gents shoes, and children's shoes in great variety, and at prices which beat the lowest, at the Red House-R. Vasquez.
 j. Wilbur, mining mau with head quarters at Nugales, went south Fri day morning on mining business. He will return in few days.
 Any one desiring instruction in Latin, music or other branches, is in VIted to confer with Mrs. Heald at her nome on Sonoita avenue.
 Tuesday evening Joseph de Lusig- nsn took the train for the south CD
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to to thou
they are not afflicted with any dis
ease. but that the system simply
needs cleansing, is to bring comfort
home to their hearts, as a cUstive
condition is easily cured by using
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and
sold by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30
| Gown, County ano State.fF +
SO .

All county, state and district taxes
will become delinquent next Monday
at 6 p. m. Unless paid prior to that
time an additional 10 per cent pen.
atty will be charged.
S. w. Banks, manager of the Col.
den Rule store, has closed out the
remnant Of his stock and left this
morning for Helena, where he will
accept a position with a prominent
firm.
The newly elected county officers
are busily engaged these days in fill
ing their official bonds, all OF which
must be sent to Judge DuBosefor ap-
prevail. Several of the elect intend
procuring bond from the Union Trust
company.
Three freighters, loaded with ma
chinery for the new mill at Gilt Edge,
passed through town Monday from
Arlington. There were few pieces,
but each was very heavy, one weigh
ing $3.50 pounds. The mill will cost
about $4,000.
Monday next the board of county
commissioners will meet in regular
quarterly session-the most import
ant OF the year, as at this time the
annual report Of the clerk will be re-
ceived and the principal contractsfor
the ensuing year awarded.
The new bank building will be of
brick instead of stone, as it has been
decided impracticable to attempt the
quarrying OF stone at this s
Gr@und was broken yesterday for
the structure and work will be pushed
as rapidly as the weather will per-
nit.
The home OF John I.aux was
Quarantined Sunday, his eldest boy
being affected with scarlet fever.
While the case is not considered one
to create undue alarm at this time, it
was thought best to take prompt
precautions. DR.. Lindsey is attend
ing the child.
Mr.. L. j. Weir arrived from Chi
cago Wednesday evening OF last
week, i'm time to celebrate Thanks
giving with his many Lewistown
friends. Mr.. Weir Friday morning
assumed charge as local agent of the
Lewistown Telephone Co. and con-
Meeting long-distanc lines.
The rendering of "Pinafore' by our
local talent has been postponed to a
later date than Dec. 6, in order to
give more time for rehearsal and the
perfecting of all arrangements. Mr..
Winans will spare no pains to meet
the expectations of the people in the
production of the charming little
opera.
On the evening of Nov. % the pu-
pills of District No. IA, on Spring
creek, gave a Puritan Thanksgiving
entertainment, prepared Under the
instruction of Miss Grace Harris.
The program was artistically ar
ranged and successfully carried out.
after which popcorn, peanuts and
apples were passed to a crowded
house of merrymakers. In that dis
trict a series of literary meetings will
be held bi-monthly. beginning Dec. 2.
1t is to be carried ON by the enter
prising citizens there.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30

From this date, December LIST, 1898,
Mr.. j. II. Sheridan's connection with
the Fergus County Argus cease and
our debtors are hereby notified to
refuse to pay Mr.. Sheridan any obli-
cations due the ARGUS. or to recog-
nize him in any way as it's agent.
JOHN NJ. VROOMAN, Prop'r.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-30

County Superintendent of Schools
j. NJ. Parent, who will retire from
Office at the close of the year, has
been retained by the school board to
succeed HI. A. Moulton in the gram
mar department, Mr.. Moulton's res
ignatiOn taking effect Dec. %. Prof.
Parents long experience and great
ability makes the choice a very popu-
lar one.
X. A. Hanke was among the Lew
istown visitors in Gilt Edge Sunday
last. Mr.. Hanke reports that work
on the new mill is progressing finely
and that with a little more favor
able weather the structure will he en-
closed. 1t is being built exceedingly
strong and is furnishing employment
for a large number OF men. The gold
camp is lively and everybody happy.
DR.. and Mrs. w. A. Long contem-
plate leaving about the Sth prox. for
New Orleans and other southern
points, where they will spend the
winter. Before returning to Lewis
town their trip will be extended al
far as Havana. The winter trip
from New Orleans to the metropolis
of the Antilles is considered one of the
most beautiful in southern chimes.
1t is reported that David Hilger
has sold to William Fergus & Sons
all his she,p and personal property
on his Dog creek ranches and leased
to them his ranches and improve
for a term of years. The sale,
If consummated, will include about
$500 head of sheep and concern about
100 acres of patented land. The
price is said to be in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000.
Treasurer Cook reports that taxes
are rapidly being received. AS the
promise with the Northern Pacific
Railroad company and private par
ties are showing a disposition to pay
their annual obligations to the coun-
ty before the expiration of the time
Monday next at 6 p. m.-the delin-
quent list this year will probably be
very brief.
Sunday last Owen Couchman, the
young man who was injured at the
N-Bar sawmill, and has been at the
Lewistown hotel for several weeks,
was removed to Mr.. Ed Folmsbee's
home, where he will be kept until re-
stored to health. Saturday evening
the young mans brother, who has
been attending him for some time, re-
ceived the sad intelligence Of the death
of their father at his Missouri home.
The genial T. l.. Halbert, Jr., was
i'm Lewistown yesterday. He Is still
operating the stage line from Tibet to
L~avina, but says that he learns the
contractor will make an effort to
have the line discontinued, as hetoOk
the contract O low. He should be
made to stick to his bargain. These
ignorant bidders should be forced to
live up to their bids. Further, the
line is necessary and under no cir
should it be discontinued.
Chicago Drovers' Journal: Sheep
men are displaying a good deal of
wisdom in holding back their ship
ments at this time. The sharp de-
cline last week was good evidence
that heavy receipts are not needed.
Often under such circumstances the
food is abnormally swelled by those
who think that the situation is GO