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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

Nearly every one has had more or
less ancestors. and n mathematically
inclined ~genealogist has figured that
even a fellow that couldn't join any
thing but a hurch has had during the
last 25 generations no less than 45,476.-
s62 ancestors, of whom 22.73S.432 were
living at the same time 25 generations
back. Calling the average lifetime of
a generation 33 1-3 years, that would
take us back to the year of the Norman
conquest, 1000. Each of us had at the
time of hat historic event something
like 22,000,0 900 of ancestors roaming
about the various principalities and
jungles of Europe. Asia and Africa, not
TO mention the South Sea islands and
Australia. and of these it is a reason
able certainty hat NJ least one partici-
pated in the battle of Senlac, either I'M
der Duke William or King Harold
Rochester Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01
Proposals for Bids.

Bids will be received up and to 8 p.
the erection of one school building to
be erected at Castle Butte. One
shool building to be erected at
COrbly, Fergus county, Montana,
according to plans and specifications
made by =. j. Donohoe. architect,
Butte and Anaconda. All bids to be
sealed and to be addressed to P. J.
Donohoe, architect, in care of Edgar
Ct. Worden, Clerk of School Board,
district No. /, Fergus county, Mon
tana. The board retains the right
to reject any and all bids. The bids
will be opened at s p. IN.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Lewistown & Great
Falls Telephone and Telegraph Co.,
for the election of a full board OF
directors, and for the transaction
of such other business as NAV
properly be brought before the
meeting, will be held at the office of
the company in the Bank of Fergus
County building, Lewistown, Mon
tana, on Thursday the 18th day of
June, 1898. at 10 O'Clock a. m.
AUSTIN w. WAR;, Secretary.
L~ewistOwn, Montana, June l, 1895.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01
a CURIOUS BET.
How the Old omar Dashed . Reck-
less Youths Hopes.

Two of the younger members OF a
well-known club, both of whom are SO
fond of betting h a they are willing
to wager money upon almost anything,
became involved in an argument over
the popularity of mustaches a few days
ago., says the Philadelphia Record. One
commended that the wearing of the hir-
suite adornment was on the wane; the
other said that more m~ustaches are
worn now than ever before. The up
shot of the matter was that the first Of
fered to bet that seven persons without
mustaches Including women, for the
sake of making the test more interest
ing) would pass the club windows be-
fore three with mustaches should go
by. The wager was promptly accept
ed, a referee was selected and the three
stationed themselves at the point of
vantage to take observations. The first
four to pass were young women and the
anti-nustache man grew jubilant. His
jaw fell, however, when the next two
pedestrians, with luxurious growths
upon their lips, how in sight. Then fol-
lowed two more ome and the watch
ers waited eXpectantly. The ninth
PassSI-py was d young uldH WIZ was
raising a mustache. yet in its infancy.
a warm argument followed as to the
disposition of this case. but the referee
settled the matter by crediting one-half
to each side, making the score 6R to 2h.
An old woman was approaching in the
distance, and the man who had 2A
points began to lose hope, but when
she arrived opposite the reviewing stand
it was seen that she had more hair
on her lip than her male predecessor.
The referee decided against the fellow
who had proposed the bet.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

day from Cuba, having successfully
anded a most important expedition
on the island. The Florida reports
that she landed her party about
twenty-five miles east of Havana and
not a shot was fired. When the Flor
ida, escorted by the Osceola, drew up
close to the shore at a place selected
for the landing, she sent scouts to see
IL all was clear. The scouts were
greeted by $500 armed insurgents.
The landing of the invasion was in
the nature of a triumphal invasion.
Mole st. Nicholas, May 30.-The
folio wing dispatch has been received
here from a correspondent of the AS
ISOLATED Press with the American
feet off Santiago de Cuba harbor,
May %: Commodore Schley, Of the
flying squadron, has theSpanishf fleet
in Santiago harbor. By most liberal
maneuvering thecommodore allowed
the Spaniards to think he had left in
disgust. They took the bait and ran
into the harbor. Schley moved do wn
this morning at 6 o'clock and by go
ing up close to the harbOr he saw the
Cristobal Colon, the Marie Theresa
and two torpedo boats. Schley has
been acting upon his own informa-
ton and judgment for the last six
days and believes the whole Spanish
fleet is there. After the discovery OF
the fleet he went to breakfast, say
ing: 81 have got them, and they will
never get home"
The auxiliary cruiser st. Paul ar
rived here this morning and was sent
Mole st. Nicholas with a dispatch.
She captured a coal ship, which was
sent to Key West by Capt. Sigsbee in
charge of a prize crew. Thecoal was
intended for the Span
ish fleet. 1t is believed that there is
not much coal at Santiago. The Of
ficers and men of the flying squadron
are jubilant over the fact that the
Spanish fleet has finally been def
located.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01
Notice to Sheep Shearers.

Owing to the very heavy rains and
the almost impossible condition of
the roads, it will he impossible to
have the shearing machines in posi-
ton by June 5, as at first proposed,
and all shearers having engaged pens
at the LewistOwn Machine Sheep
Shearing sheds are hereby notified
that the date of commencement is
postponed to Friday morning, June
10, at which date all will be in readi-
ness.
DONALD FOWLER, Manager.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

Washington, May 30.-The mill
tary invasion of Cuba has begun.
The troops that have been gathered
at the gull points began to break
camp and march on board the trans
ports waiting to carry them to the
enemy's territory. About twenty
five of these ships have been gathered
to receive these troops. They will
accommodate about 1000 men. Gen.
Miles and his staff, making n party
of thirty-fOur persons. left for Tampa
tonight on a special train over the
Southern railway.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

Washington, May 31.-Intimations
are given out that the present mill
tary movement will be directed
against Porto Rico, as well as east
ern Cuba. The command to ad-
vance, given yesterday, has enthused
intense interest into every branch of
military and naval circles. Gen. Lee
left Tampa for Jacksonville TO open
headquarters there. But one infer
ence can be drawn from this move
ment, namely, that Jacksonville is to
be made the basis of operations
against Porto Rico. The town is
admirably situated for this
There seems to be little doubt but
that the plan of campaign inten Is
the reduction of Porto Rico, and the
president is being strongly urged to
begin this movement even before any
serious attempt is made upon Ha-
vana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

Washington, May 3O.-The navy
department has bulletined the re-
ported arrival of the torpedo boat
destroyer Terror at San Juan. They
say she has made her last cruise for
the Spanish fleet, from which it is in
ferred that one American cruiser is
already on her way to bottle her up
in San Juan harbOr.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

Port au Prince, copyrighted Assoc
ciated Press, May Observation-Disclosures
this afternoon the American squad
ron, composed of fourteen warships.
of which the cruiser New York dis
played the flag of Rear AdmiralSamp-
son, and a pair of torpedo boats be-
gan the bombardment of the forts
and batteries of Santiago. TheAmer-
lean fire was directed principally
against the forts i'm the harbor. The
cannonading was very persistent and
the fire appeared to be destructive.
1t lasted until 3:45 p. m. The town.
which is situated inland, escaped
damage. AT 3:45 the cannOnadiDg
diminished. At O'Clock cannon dis
charges were heard at a distance,
presumably at sea. continuing for
some time. when the firing ceased
completely. TheSpanish authorities
maintain a strict silence as to the
number of victims, but they We're APP
parently
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01
THE pREsIDEN1 HAS CALLED FOR rs, 900 MORE Volunteers.
The Montana Regiment Arrived Safely at
San Francisco Saturday Morning.
Oregon Arrives at Key West.
Especial to the Argus.1

arrived in the city this morning.
The Red Cross had prepared break
fast of sandwiches and coffee for the
soldiers. After which they were
lined up for their march to Fort
Richmond. The men were given a
magnificent reception by the resi-
dents of this city, who gathered by
thousands along the line of march
and, as the soldiers marched by,
they were given flowers and fruits i'm
abundance. The troops were in
good physical condition, but were
somewhat fatigued from their long
confinement i'm the cars.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01
His Superiority.

Lady-Now hat you nave partaken
OF a good dinner, are you equal to The
task of saving some wood?
1ramp-Madam, equal is not the
proper word: I'm superior to it."-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The presi-
dent has issued a proclamation cal.
ling for $4,000 more volunteers, which
will make a total army strength.
regulars and volunteers, of $50, 600.
The proclamation reads in part as
follows: "NOw, therefore, l, William
Mckinley, President of the United
States, by virtue of the power vested
in me by the constitution and laws
and believing sufficient cause to ex-
list, have thought fit to call forth
and do call forth volunteers to the
aggregate number of seventy-fye
thousand in addition to the yolun-
teers called for in the proclams ton
OF the 23rd of April of the present
year; IN same to be appropriated as
far as practicable among the several
states and territories and the Dis
trict OF Columbia according to the
population, and to serve for two
years unless sooner discharged. The
proportion of each state and the
details of the enlistment and the
organization will be made known
through the war department."
Secretary Alger said this afternoon
that additional recruits will be re-
cruited from the National Guard as
for the first m hundred and twenty
v thousand, but enlistment will be
open. The regulations referred to in
d proclamation, under which the
enlistment will be conducted, have
not yet been prepared and it is
thought there is no occasion for
hurry in this matter until the full
draft called for in his first proclama-
ton has been secured.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01
Spain-s Population.

Seventy-five per cent of the popula-
lion of Spain live on farms. The rest
live on the farmers. 1t is this fat re-
mainder that are spelling for a licking.
N, Y. Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

New York, May 31.-A copyrighted
special from Port ah Prince to the
Evening World says: The report was
at Mole st. Nicholas that
three of Cervera's fleet tried to steal
out of Santiago and were pursued.
They only escaped destruction by re-
gaining their port.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

The line is newly equipped with Concord coach.
and carefully selected stock, making the trip betwet
and Fl. Benton one of comfort and pleasu
Careful attention given to express matter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

Key West, May 3l.-The steamer
Florida returned here at z a. m. to-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01
Wanted-An Idea Y: :s$ S. s : "a:

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth
Write JOHN EDDERB 2 Co. PateEf Attor
neys WASHINGTON, ID for their Siso pr.~e on&
and list OF two hundred inventions wanted
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

SAN FRANCISCO, May o. Four
trainloads of Montana volunteers
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

Havana, via Cape Haitien. May 81.
$40 D.. m.-The cable, at this hour,
is still working with Santiago. Pri-
vate advices intimate that there has
been severe fighting between the
American fleet and the Spanish fleet.
The fight lasted the greater part of
the afternoon. The advantage ap-
pears to have been with the Ameri-
can fleet. According to later advices
the combat is still in progress.
$50 D.. m.-According to advices
from Spanish sources, fourteen Amer
lean warships and two torpedo boats
were engaged in the conflict at San
tiago. A very heavy fire was direct
ed against the batteries OF ZORRO
Castle until $40. when a discharge of
cannonading began to be heard at
sea off the port. These discharges
continued until 4 O'Clock and then en-
tirely ceased. From the Spanish &C
counts it is impossible to judge OF h
exact merits of the encounter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-01

Cape Haitien, Hayti, May 3l.-Ad-
vices lust received from Havana say
that since 2 o'clock this afternoon
the American fleet at Santiago de
Cuba has been bombarding the bat
teries of MORO Castle, La Zepapa
and Punta Gorda. At the same time
it is added that the American ships
ha We been engaged with the Spanish
warships. The firing was extremely
heavy; at 3:45 y. m. the cannOnading
became less heavy against the forti-
fications, but was stronger in the To-
cality where the fleets were engaged.
Moro Castle is at tn. entrance to the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba. La
Zepapa, also shown on the maps as
La Zepapa Castle, is inside of b
harbor a short distance, and Punta
Gorda is situated on a point well in
side the harbor of Santiago; show
ing that the American fleet has en-
tered the harbor and has engaged the
Spanish fleet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-28
A PERFECT BLOCKADE,
No ship Can Now Pass Admiral Samp-
sons Lines.

sons Lines.
KEY WEST. April 2,.-The Norwegian
steamer Ito Captain Bryde from Phila-
delphia for Cardenas, with 200 tons OF
coal. attempted to run the blockade yes
terday. but she was summarily turned
back to Key West, where she arrived this
afternoon.
The monitor Terror on SaA rday took a
little prize news of when was first
learned to-day. the Spanish schooner
Saco. with a cargo Of sugar Paymaster
Sampson and three other men were put
on board as a prize crew and ordered 10
bring her here They had not arrived up
to this evening and IL is said the Saco
had not been sighted. No alarm is felt,
however. as all the Spaniards but the cap
tain were taken off the schooner. Sho
may have been delayed by the recent
rough weather.
Incoming boats to-day report the block
ade situation unchanged and all peaceful
about the Havana department Of the
fleet
A report came from Cardenas how
ever. on good authority. although other
wise unconfrmed. that the torpedo boat
FoOte which drew fire from the Matan-
zas batteries a few days ago. was fired
upon again to-day by three gun boats
and two torpedo boats|lhat were laying
mines i'm Cardenas harbor. The Foote
was uninjured.
The cruiser Detroit had a lively two
hour chase after mysterious gun boat
Monday night. A torpedo boat reported
Spanish gun boat TO the westward, '
and a little later the flagship signalled
to the Detroit two Spanish gun boats TO
the westward" The Detroit started out
to search. but after securing the waters
she found no trace Of The enemy, and
returned to the fleet
United States Attorney Stripping said
to-day that i'm his opinion the Spanish
vessels already captured do not come un-
der the protection OF President McKin-
leys proclamation. These vessels Were
captured on the high sea while bound for
or coming from foreign ports. It, said
the examination of the Spanish crows
would 90 on as If no proclamation rad
been issued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-28
PORTUGAL s NEUTRALITY,
The Spanish Fleet Must Leave Cape
Verde Islands.

LISBON. April 27.-The state Council
meets tomorrow I'm order 10 decree the
neutrality Of Portugal during the war
between Spain and the United States
after which the Spanish feet must leave
the Cape Verde Islands
In view % this it is announced several
Portuguese warships have started OF are
about 20 start for the Cape Verde Islands.
There are no warships of the bellig-
erencv I'm any Portuguese ports excepting
the Spanish fleet az 81. Vincent. Cape
Verde Islands, which it is said Will put
to sea to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-28
SIX MAJOR ENERALS.
FitZ Lee Sure and Whcelcrof Alabama
and Wilson of Delaware Probably.

WASHINGTON April 27.-Special.-
The pr, sidcnt has decided 10 appoint
only major generals Of volunteers an the
start and # is said their names will GER
tainly 20 TO the Senate this week, pro-
badly tomorrow.
This afternoon a Senator. than whom
there is none closer 10 tho President.
had a talk with Mr.. Mckinley about
these appointments and this Is what he
learned.
Fitzhugh Lee OF Virginia. sure. and
Joe Wheeler. of Alabama. and James II.
Wilson. Of Delaware. probably The
other three are 10 be appointed from the
regular army.
II is said there is much friction between
General Miles and Secretary Alger and
between General Miles and General Mer-
rift.
The latter Is regarded as the ablest
officer in the active list. and Miles
friends are doing all in their power TO
sidetrack him.
General Y. d. Groner Of Norfolk. was
at the War Department to-day. lie Is
strongly endorsed for a brigade com
mand The President knows him per-
sonally. and as he failed 10 give him
consulate his friends think his chances
should be good for a brigadier general
ship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-28
WALKER LIGHT GUARD.
Captain Cunningham's Company Ceie-
brates It's Anniversary.

There was a jolly gathering last even
ing around the festive board Of MY.
Thomas A. Hulchers restaurant a. NO
206 east Broad street. when Company 3.
Of the First Regiment Infantry better
known az the Walker Light Guard. cede-
bratd their twenty-seventh anniversary.
The handsome dining room was artist
cally decorated in the national colors
and small flags were placed In front Of
the plate of each guest
The menu was one Of Mr. Hulcher's
best efforts. IT. was presided over by cap
tain Frank W. Cunningham, who acted
as toast-master.
- The first speaker called upon was Dir.
John III. Hinchman. one of the old or
ganizers Of the company who expressed
his delight at being permitted 70 be with
the company on that occasion lie said
he was always glad to be with them az
a banquet. but he did not think he would
go with them TO Cuba.
Private Atkins. who was next called
upon. said he felt especially proud thar
during the fourteen months Of his MEM
bership in the company he had never
missed a roll call
Mr. Frank j. Craigie who was I'm att
tendance as one Of the invited guests.
when asked % make a few remarks said
could stand fire. He admired the Light
Guards and their bravery alth6~r~ -
was not an adviser Of war. and be would
watch the action OF the company during
the war with intense interest
CAPTAIN Cunningham said he had vol
mtcered 10 go with his company but
whether he could do so or not would de-
pend ON the action of the city Council
If his Office would not be- declared vacant
during his absence he would certainly
20. At his suggestion the members OF
the company then repeated the oath OF
allegiance which they took when they
first entered the company
? Brief addresses were also made by Dr.
Fuller Gaskins. ex-Lieutenant George y.
Wilson. who said he would 90 as a pri-
vate i'm Company b II he could not 60 as
commissioned officer; First Lieu
tenant William Russell. Private
Isaac Flegenheimer. on the part
of the new recruits; Second Lieu
tenant A. W. Miller, Sergeants Northern,
Bowles. Chapman.
The company decided 10 attend the
Blues bazaar I'm "a body on Friday even
ing and the secretary of tho company
was directed to express the regrets Of the
company to Private b. r. Brewer who is
laid mp I'm the hospital at Clifton Forge.
At the suggestion Of Lieutenant Rus
sell. the medal given 70 the best Srilled
soldier was given to Corporal Matthews.
who stood second best in tho competttive
drill last year. 10 be held by him until
the next competition. II was worn last
year by Corporal Douglas, Who recently
resigned.
After the singing of The Three Leaves
Of Shamrock by Mr. Frank w. Cun-
uingham. Jr. the star Spaugled Ban
ner." by captain Cunningham. and the
"WatermilliOn Song by Lieuteant Nil
Tor. the company returned "a tho armory
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-28
SC0UR THE PACIFIC.
Spanish Cruisers After American
Commerce,


MADRID, April rs II. M.-There Is
a report In circulation here that some Of
the Spanish cruisers now gathered
about Manila will be used later to scour
the Pacific and destroy American COM
merce in those waters.
II T.. Mas a counterpoise 10 tho
growing sympathy toward the Cariists
among the people since Don Carlos raised
a vigorous war note against the United
States. the Spanish cardinals and pre-
lates are row assembling here TO visit the
Queen Regent collectively declaring
their adhesion 30 and support of the
reigning dynasty. They will cndeavor
to convice the people that the Queen Re
gent has never advocated peace at any
price hut thoroughly participates IN the
enthusiasm Of the people 10 defend the
honor and rights Of Spain. This attitude
of tho prelates will cause a sensation
through the country. greatly irritating
tho Carlists. Tonight Madrid IS abso-
lutely unmoved.
The CAPTURE of the American bark
Saranac by Spanish gunbOat neaT
Manila caused mOmentary excitement
but the town is eXpectant Of the result
of the action likely 20 occur of the Phil-
ippines and awaits the outcome with
perfect confidence.
Confidence in the navy IS n article OF
faith with the Spaniards. The papers po-
Utelv chaff the Americans on their want
of dash I'm capturing only fishing boats
and ocean tramps."
There is a strong expectation of Euro
pean complications and an increasing
doubt i'm the assumed neutrality OF Eng
land"
II is believed she would join America
tomorrow were she not deferred by a
fear Of uniting the Powers in crusade
against the Anglo-SaXOn.'