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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
NOTICE FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

~ IraCtJ"FuDIIC Idnu SdIt.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
instructions from the commissioner of the
General Land Office. Under authority vested in
him by section PASS. U. S. Rev. Stat, as amend-
ed by the act of congress approved Feb. %. 1885,
We will proceed to offer at public sale ON the
18th day of December. 1895, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
at this Office. the following described tracts of
land. to-wit:
The MS swA. sec %, tip II n. r II e, Montana
p. NJ.
The swk swl4. sec %. tip IL n. r u e. Montana
p. NJ.
Tn nls nwA. sec IA. tp IL n. T IL e. Montana
NJ.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are advised to file their
claims in this office on or before the day above
designated for the commencement of said sale.
otherwise their rights will be forfeited.
EDwARD BRASsEY. Register.
Dated this 9TH day of November 1898.
--sr< IN Lisasic1 = o. @ - T.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
IN States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont,

IN States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont,
Oct. ~. 1895.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Montana. on
Monday Dec IL, 1898, viz:
LOUIS CARLSON,
who made ii. +. No. 1923 for the nwA neA.
ne14 nwl4, Sig nw4, sec 20 tip 10 n T 20 e. Mon
tana r. NJ.
He names the GLOWING witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Oscar Stephens and Andrew Fergus. of Fort
Maginnis. Mont. and Julian l.. Stuart and Lin
coin z. Slater, of L~ewistown. Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register,
Firs. publication Now
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - United
~ States Land Office at LeMlstoXu. Mont

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
IN States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
Oct. ~. 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Le~wistown, Montana, on
Saturday, Dec. 3, 1888, viz:
JOSEPHINE A. BUTTS.
widow of Isaac =. Butts. deceased,
who made III. r.. No. 1874, for the sell nwL and
lots !, 2 and 3, sec 80. tip Ii n. r 10 c, Montana
Z. NJ.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous esidence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Frank Moshner, John Crowley. Octave Lu-
cier and Arson Deren eau. all of Lewistown,
Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register,
First publication Oct. %
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09

DESERT AND FINAL PROOF-Notice
~ for publication-United States Land Office
at Lewistown, Mont, Oct. 10. 1895.
Notice is hereby given that
SIMEON ;.
Assignee of Robert GTuber,
of Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana, has
filed notice of intention to make proof on his
desert land claim No. PIP. for the n1s ne14, SEX
neA, sec IA, tip II N, T 20 e, before the register
and receiver at Lewistown. Mont, on Saturday,
the Sd day of December. 1898.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
Roland Fisher, Benjamin J. Hill, John Sell
lers and George F.. Wright. all of Lewistown,
Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Oct. 26
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - United
In States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,

Nov. ]. 1855.
Notice is hereby. given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Montana. on
Friday, Dec. 9, 1898, viz:
DANIEL j. HARRINGTON,
who made III. E. No. 1868, for the swA sell sec
~; sel4 nw4,- wig nell, sec 81 tip Is n r p e,
Montana p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
William Sheard, Ed Stephens and Thomas
Shaw. of Fort Maginnis, Mont, and Angus
McGillivary. of Christina. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register,
First publication Now
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and a Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. e. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notic'

- for publication-United States Land once
at Iewistown. Mont, Oct. ~, 1895.
Notice is HEREBY given that
LOUIS CARLSON,
of Fort Magiunis, Fergus county, Mont. has
filed notice OF intention 10 make proof on his
desert land claim No. COS. for the swlI swl4 sec
~ Up 10 n r 20 e. Montana +. NJ. before the reg
lister and receiver at Lewistown. Mont, on
Monday. the 18th day of December. 1885.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
Oscar Stephens and Andrew Fergus, of Fort
Maginnis, Mont; James L. Stuart and Lincoln
l.. Slater, of Lewistown. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Now
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
Cook & Hilger.
Loans, Investments, Commissions AND Insurance.
We will for a period Of 80 days offer the fol-
lowing bargains in city and ranch property.
Partial List of Property for Sale.

leo acres near Peter Anderson's ranch, three
miles from Lewistown: good house in course
price. S625.
SIX hundred dollars will buy I6O acres, five
miles from Lewistown; ~ acres timber. BAL
logs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
NOTICE FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
~ Iractl. Inited States Land Qffice eu.

NOTICE FOX OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~ Tract. United States land Office, Lew
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance OF
instructions from the Commissioning of the
General Land Office, under authority vested in
him by section PASS. U. :. Rev. Stat, as amend
ed by act OF Congress approved February rs,
$50 - we VIII proceed to offer at public sale on
Thursday, Dec s. 1898. at this office, the follow
ing tract of land. to-wit: es nwH, mex swL. !
sec "a tip is n rg is e. Montana p. M.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are advised to file their
claims in this Office on OF before the day above
.esignat for the commencement of said sale,
otherwise their rights will be forfeited.
EDwAR BRASsEY. Registey.
First qualification NCy2
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
- for publication-United States Land Office
Lewistown, Montana, Sept 18th. 1895. Notice
is hereby given that
ADDISON MYERS, p
of Deertield. Fergus county, Montana, has
hled notice of intention to make proof on his
desert-land claim No. 80, for the sell swL, n1a
sw14, nwA se4, sec. 4, tip. II n, r. Is e., Mon
tana I. M, before the register and receiver at
Lewistown, Montana, On Friday. the 18th day
of November, 1898.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
Emory A. Huson, John Thomas. George
Caulheld and Joseph Bryan, all of Deerfie1d.
Montana
EDwARD BRAssEY. Register.
First pub. Oct. 5.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - United
States Land Office at LeWistOWn. Mont.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
4N States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
Nov. l, Is s.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'm support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Montana, on
Friday, Dec. 9, 1898, viz:
WILLIAM SHEARD.
h made ii. +. No. 1875. for the nell swh.
sell nwi4. sig neA. sec 20 tip Is n r p e, Mon
tana y. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land.
Daniel Harrington. Ed Stephens and Thomas
shaw. of Fort Maginnis, Mont, and Angus
McGilliNaTy, of Christina. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register,
First publication Now
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
IN States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
Nov. 4. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Montana, on
Monday, Dec. T., 1saS. viz:
GLARS DAY,
who made III. T.. NO. yIS. for lot 4, sell sw14, s1s
sell sec I tip Il n r IL e, Montana T.. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
tnr'st King. Anton King. John Branger and
Thomas Mather. all of Lewistown. Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register,
First publication Now
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
IN States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,

- SIdItS IdIIu OIIIO dl I-OWIStO"H NJ NHOHt''
October IL, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Montana, on
Thursday, Dec. 4. 1888. viz:
ELIAS NANNORMAN,
who made homestead entry No. geo for the
sig sch sec %, tip IL n rg IL e, lots 3 and 4 sec 30
tip IL n re- Is Z. Mont. L. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Peter Mcconnell, Robert Dunsmore. Wash
Mundell and William b. Peck. all of Utica,
Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Oct. 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09
City Property.

a -four room cottage ON Main street next 70
court house, two lots, stable and good we'll
very convenient and only S1.OOo. One yearY
time for $50 at eight per cent. The best ana
Cheapest snap on the list.
500 for two lots. fence. good stable. log
house, fine well, best location. Very cheap.
a neat four room cottage. one lot, near
sixth avenue with stable and wood shed, a
snap AT 500.
a five room frame cottage. 2 lots. good well
and wood shed. centrally located. at $4,000.
Easy terms.
A six room cottage ON Main street, very con-
venient to court house and business part of
town, one lot with stable. good cellar and well.
Very desirable property and can be bought for
81, 400.
SLIGO VIII buy a siX-room dwelling on Main
street, east side; in good condition and very
desirable property.
Five lots and two cottages on east side chean.
will sell aportion.
A vacant lot on Main street, west side: suit-
able Tor business: Will be sold at n low figure.
Two lots on Washington street. with rood
barn and chicken house and twenty loads rock.
and enclosed by good fence; choice location
for residence.
hye-room cottage, furnished; will sell with
or without furniture, or rent and sell furniture:
possession Immediately.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-11-09

List Your Stock With Us. We Have Inquiries Every Day.
COOK 81 HILG
Next Doort TO u 81 "a once. LeYvfstown. Montan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
West 7zventy-tbird Street.

ardently and efficiently interested IN the sanray
welfare Of the troops and muniSlpaisses anu %
zoalolsv promoting all measures for advancemenI
DISEASES OF THE INHABITANTS
He says that while the island is entirely free
from yellow fever and has little smallpox. which
IS under effective control tuberculosis-whch Is the
bana Of the island being caused by the prevalent
humidity OF the atmosphere and the poor hving OF
the mixed population-typhoid cor whose pre'a-
lence T.ited States troops probably largely re-
sponsipe) and other zymotic diseases exist 10 some
extent. New phases of several diseases as IN
nuenced By climatic conditions and the new ma
terlal upon which TO feed furnished by our troops.
have come under the observation Of Army surgeons
which were not previously recognized Dy the native
Dr Timothy Leary OF Boston well:known
pathologlst. now stationed nj the General Hospital
d Ponce has zone most ethc;ent service IN seen
eases and his work i and Will oe OF nestmabe
value 70 the profession. DR.. Anles declares that
the island Il by no means insaluorious or rgnttuy
omen to the adverse criticism 10 which II has oeen
of the sanitary aNairs which must speedily result,
II will undoubtedly become heathful and delight
numbers Of tho citizens Of the United States now
frequenting other resorts and Will attract many
visitors from the United States VIII encounter
for the present Will be lack ot food and It's I'M
Div and i,s proper cooking should he made by those
Contemplating an inmed!ate sojourn IN ne isiand.
ducing a sl.eht acci.mating fever Of the renttent
type after arrival. which lasts put day or TWO
dreaded n proper food and housing are secured and
due discretion l. exercised IN regard 10 habits and
exposure I'D unfavorable influences and conditions.
CHARACTERISTIC OF PORTO RICANs.
DR. Ames f. an earnest believer in the value Of
Porto Rico as a dependency OF the United States IN
every way and has no sympathy with the crit-
cisms Of those who condemn II on personal and su-
perfcal grounds.
Recognizing the low moral tone naturally exist
ing among the people Of the island resulting from
long subiectOn to Spanish msruie. ne asserts that
they have A notable individuality good abilities and
strong commercial instincts He believes that with
the proper American influence efficiently exercised
and firm honest government. they Will become
vell-approved part OF the territory OF the United
States and an acquisition Of great anu growing
Importance Everything depends upon the charac-
Ter OF the influence. tho military rulers and the
wisdom OF the government which the United States
gives them and especially now, H. the early stages
OF their new development, he believes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
ENPTY-H4NDED From A LONG TOT4GE.
RETURN or ANOTHER ARCTIC wHALER WHICH
WAS CAUGHT ~ THE ICE

RETURN or ANOTHER ARCTIC wHArER WHICH
WAS CAUGHT IN THE ICE
San Francisco Nov. 26-The steam whaler Fear
less Captain James McKenna the last Of the Arctic
feet 10 arrive here this winter. has just reached
port with nothing 10 show for her four years voy-
age She IS ono OF the vessels caught IN the ice at
Point Barrow. The story Of her rescue has already
been told.
Captain McKcnna said When nipped by the ice
We were only thirty miles from Point Barrow. II
had been able TO 20 thirty-flye miles further
believe we would have come out ali right"
When tho Vessel oit Plover Bay on October "a
the steamers Alexander md Bowhead were there
where they expected 10 remain until November %
IN hope of catching some OF the late whales. Last
year the natives say that seventeen came into the
bay as late as fhi- The BOwhead took two whales
after the others left the Arctic. Two were sighted
by the Fearless but the boat steerers missed them
The whaling bark Charles ". Morgan sailed for
the South Seas I'm quest Of sperm oil. She Is the
first Of the Whalcrs of this year. She will be fol-
lowed by the Alice Knowles. the California and T. >
HOratio. This little fleet viii cruise IN the Soutl
Seas and then Honolulu 70 ship their catch -
this country From Honolulu they VIII sail fof tn
Okhotsk and Japan seas after replenishing Their
outfits. The steam whalers are laid up in Oakland
Creek and will not leave for the Arctic until the
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
SOLDIER DEAD AT THE MARLBOROUGH.
HAD FALLEN DOWN FLIGHT OF STEPS AND
BROKEN HIS NECK.

Private william II Hughan OF Company Of
the fist Regiment. was found dead yesterday morn
Ing az the foot OF steep stairway in the rear Of
the Hotel Marlborough. ~ Thirty-seventh-st. and
Broadway. Apparently he had fallen down the
stairway and had broken his neck.
Hughan was about thirty-i,e years Old He had
been boarding at No. rs West Twenty -irstst.. but
had left that house. Whcie he had been since II
unknown He was discovered few minutes after
s O'Clock yesterday morning b. the porter of the
hotel VINO had gone through the cellar al the
Thirty END OF the hotel 70 the
door on that side. There Is a steep fight Of steps
at this end. which descend at right angles 10 the
hotel itself At the upper or sidewalk end OF the
staircase H. a swinging door. and at the foot an
OF her door OF the same kind.
The porter. when he opened the door at the bot
rom OF the steps, felt IL push back on him. and
BODY fell into his He at first thought that
he soon saw that the man was dead he was clad
I'm an old blue Army Overcoit. but wore no other
part OF a soldiers uniform
An ambulance surgeon summoned by a policeman
said that tiughan had been dead for time.
There was blood about his mouth. II he had
black Police Captain Price. after making an In
vestigstion said that the man had eyidestiy leaned
against the door the top and. as IL happened to
be- unlocked. the door had let him fall down the
steps 80 that he landed against the locked door
below
from his mother. Mrs f.. Z Hughan. OF Fern Cot
tago, GarhstO~n. WigtOnshire. Scotland With II
was a prescription which had been made out by q
Bridgeport physician. As friends OF the man
could be discovered. hts body Was taken To thu
West Thir'isth-st police stktion-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
cHtRcBMEY COMMEND DIR. VAN DE WATEI

A. A recent meeting OF the New-York Church
mems Association the following resolution was
adopted:
Whereas. At the breaking out o. the war with
Spain the Rev. Or George i. Van De Water. a
member OF this association mpeled by profound
sense OF duty TO his country and 10 humanity, &C
courauied the regiment OF which he chaplain
10 the front and participated In the labors. the
vicssitudes and the dangers OF the trying cam
paign.
Resolved That the members OF this association
OF his brethren in the ministry. with sufficient
knowledge % his motives and acts. desire 70 place
on record their high appreciation Of his self-sacr
fee and their admiration OF his loyalty, patriotism
and devotion to duty under all circumst ances and
10 assure him 81 their Increased affection and con
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
FIRE ENGINE WITH RUBBER TIRES.
AN r>-IovAr1O, TRIED SUCCESSFULLY IN THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT

AN I>-SovATTOS TRIED SUCCESSFULLY IN THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
when Engine Company No. . received an alarm
Of fire Yesterday morning from Forty-ninth-st. and
slxth-ave the big three-ho engine five tons In
weight ran 10 the fre on rubber-ti-cd Wheels. It
was the first time that New-York fire engine had
rolled 70 a FIRE on rubber and for short time the
hrernen wondered what would happen
The eng!ne-house IS IN Fifty-eighth-st.. near
Broadway When the engine dashed toward Sixth
ave Yesterday the whistle shr!eked and the bell
rang but there was none Of the old rattle. The
engine gl.ded along ike bicycle. with little vibra
ton Into Sixth-ave Il dashed, and even took the
cart-ack sideways. something that often means
an upset The horses did not seem 20 feel the load
behind them and the captain and his engineer ana
driver were greatly surprised The fire was reached
In safety and now II = said 70 be only question
Of flne before every piece % apparatus Oh Whee.s
In the Fire Department Will run on rubber tires.
and tho expense OF repairs l. expected to be re-
ducod One-half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
SERIOUS RESULT or FALSE ALARM.

John Drohan. eleven years old. OF No lss East
Ninety-ninth-rt and Austin Moran. nine years Old.
OF the same address sent in an alarm OF fire on
Friday night at the box at ne-hundredth-st. and
Texiugton-ave Two engines. a hook and ladder
aud a carriage with a battalion chief responded
As Engine No g. OF East One-hundred -and-fourth-
ST was approaching the box. one OF the horses
sliuucd on the pavement and fell. The other horse
fen on him and was injured severely that II IS
thought he Will have 70 be shot. IN the Harlem
Court Yesterday The boys We're fined - each py
NJ 10 Pool
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
MONEY WANTED FOR A BRIDGE SURVEY.

Bridge Commissioner Shea yesterday mnde a
reouisi,ion on the Board OF Estimate and Appor-
tIoument for an appropriation Of 5000 TO pay for
the work OF making preliminary surveys for the
proposed bridge the East River at Black
wells Island The Mayor in letter three days
ago. ordered the Board Of Public improvement 10
rag. the necessary steps preliminary 10 building
a bridge at tina, point Commissioner Shea say
he VIII havo get an appropriation from tns
Hoard Of EstimGts befoss he 60 Dc Anx hie8
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
MEETING or EDCCATOPS ENDED
LEGEs AND PREPARATORY SCHOOLS or
TIE MIDDLE ATI.ANTIc STATES.

THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES
Tho last days session Of the annual meeting %
the Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools
of the NfiGdio Atlantic States ard Maryland began
AZ 1870 O'Clock Yesterday morning in Havemey@7
Hail. Colur ha University. The election Of officers
which took place I'm the morning. resulted as fo.-
lows: President. Isaac Sharpless. president 81
HaVerford College; vc@-presidents. MonsignOr Con
atty. director of tho catholic University. Wash
insion. Thomas \. Brown, president OF Leh!Sn:
Professor J. ". jerks. OF Cornell. Charles y La'-
kns. principal Of the BROOKLYN Manual Training
school: Miss Lucy Salmon. Of Nassar. and ". F.
Wickersham. principal. Of West Town. Penn, sec
rotary Or. Merrick. Of the University Of Pennsyl-
vania treasurer Professor J. b. keiffer. OF Frank
lin and Marshall Lancaster.
The closing session was given UP TO the reading
and discussion Of Professor James's paper on
Training for Citizenship in our Schools and COL
lcces" Professor James took the ground mat or
schools are negocting this subject in that they fa
10 ustn high standards % conduct into their pupils
and students in their relations 10 the schools. 20
the teacher and 70 each other in the schoolrooms
and the playground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27

ardently and efficiently interested in the santasJ
welfare Of fha troops and municipalities and al
zoalorslv promoting all measures for advancement
Arizona republican., 1898-12-11
A STAY FOR QUAY
En Opportunity to Take His Case 10
 inc Supreme Court.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dee. 10.- Supreme Court Justices Green and Williams to- day granted a rule allowing the de- fendants in the Quay conspiracy case to argue a petition for a writ of cer- toEari removing the proceedings from Che court of quarter sessions to the supreme court. The writ is re'turnable on January and all proceedings are stayed in the meantime.
 One of the results of the rule granted by the supreme court will be to carry the trial over beyond the -arnl of office Of District Attorney Graham. The de- lay Occasi0ned by the act will also have the effect Of carrying the proceedings or at Ieast the conclusion of the trial beyond thei date for election by the legislature of a United States senator to succeed Senator QIay, who is Q can didace for reelection.