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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
GREATEST MA
TON ON EARTH
Thanksgiving Sermon by Rev. Ken
meth Brown, First Presbyterian
Church. Lewistown, Mont

Psalm 147:2O, 'He hath not dealt so
with any nation; praise We the Lord. >
The nation of Israel was abund-
antly prospered in proportion as
they feared God and kept His laws,
but as soon as they forsook the re-
ligion of their fathers and followed
the practices of the idolatrous ma
tions about them poverty and cap
tivity fell upon them like blight.
The phenomenal prosperity OF Israel
is therefore easily attributable to no
other cause than the special favor OF
Almighty God. David, a wise and
righteous king, amid the conditions
of national prosperity in which he
lived was not slow to observe this,
and in an ecstasy of delight and
these words of our text, "He has not
dealt so with any nation; praise ye
the Lord"
We are called upon today. by the
proclamation of our president, to
turn our thoughts to Gods dealings
with us and to offer Him our national
tribute of praise for all His goodness
to us. And as we consider the bless
ings which we enjoy and compare
ourselves with our contemporaries
and even with the historic peoples of
the earth, we can truly and gladly
appropriate these words of David as
our own and say, "He has not dealt
so with any nation; praise ye the
Lord" No, not even Israel's palm
lest days, | believe, could compare
with the blessings which we enjoy.
Gladly do we acquiesce, therefore,
in the call of our chief executive and
give our note to the swelling anthem
of national Thanksgiving.
In order, then, that we may the
more intelligently and enthusiastic
ally enter into the spirit OF the day,
it will be fitting to consider some
facts which will go to prove the
statement of our text.
We can truthfully say, and with
out undue boasting, that ours Is the
greatest nation on the earth, and for
the statistics to prove it 1 am in
debted to a reliable statistician, MIR.
VIM. George Jordan.
1. We have a larger expanse OF
territory than any civilized nation of
the earth. The area OF the United
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

lakes of Importance. 1t has sixty
five rivers each over 100 miles in
length, the greatest of which is the
Mississippi, equal in length to all the
rivers of Europe, exclusive only OF
the Volga. 1t is equal to three
Ganges, nine Rhones, twenty-seven
Seines, or eighty Tibers. The length
of this river, with all its tributaries,
is over 10000 miles, or four-fifths the
distance around the globe. The
transportation on the Ohio is the
cheapest of all places in the world.
The waterways of the country are
among the most stimportant factors OF
its greatness. HE hath not dealt so
with other nations; praise ye the
Lord"
Also in the extent and value of it's
natural resources this is the greatest
nation in the history of nations.
The forests Of the United States
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

States, including Alaska, is 1902 800
square miles, equal to all Europe
with Italy and Turkey excepted. Our
single state of Texas might invite
every man, woman and child now
living in the world to settle within
it's territory, offering each individual
a plot of ground 49kx1OO feet, and
even then each individual would have
four times the space taken by each
person in New York city. England,
Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy and
Portugal could all be transplanted
to Texas and there would still be
room for a good-sized promenade,
where curious Americans could walk
while studying this bit of Europe.
Three of the cattle ranches of Texas
cover as much territory as our new
possessions in the Hawaiian islands.
Our state of Montana, with IL popu-
lation of 146, ,0SO, is but trifie small
Ter than the japanese empire. which
has 4l,000,00O people. Our English
cousins proudly boast that the sun
never sets on the queens dominions,
but MIR. Jordan tells us that it is
equally true that there is always SUM-
shine on some part of Uncle Sans
great possessions. When it is 6
O'Clock p. IN. at AltoOs Island, Alas
ka, it is 9:36 a. IN. of the day follow
ing at Eastport, Me. There is, there
fore, always sunshine on the terri
tory of the United States. If there
was any question about it before
there is surely none now with our
new possessions in Porto Rico, Ha-
wall and the Philippines. 1t is diff
cult to get any adequate conception
of the vastness of this great republic.
You may travel for five days and
nights over it's railways from ocean
to ocean, and almost the same length
of time from lakes to gulf. You may
spend week after week in traversing
its waterways, and even then you
can form but a faint idea of it's vast
extent. The United States leads the
world i'm railways. Its direct lines,
or main track mileages, are 1877 .279,
sufficient to go seven times around
the earth, A per cent of the mileage
OF the world, and more than that of
all Europe, Asia and Africa. includ-
ing two-thirds of the railways of
Australasia. The nation coming
next to the United States in railways
is Germany with 27,S50 miles, or less
than one-siXth of the mileage of the
United States. In a single year the
passenger trains of the United States
run three times the distance from the
earth to- the sun, and the freight
trains half as far again.
In the extent of it's waterways also
this is the greatest nation of the
earth. The great lakes cover an area
of 81, 100 square miles and contain
one-third of the fresh water Of the
globe. The country has 1876 other
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
ing completely across the continent

ing completely across the continent
from New York to San Francisco.
The United States leads the world
in mineral wealth, producing as it
does every metal and mineral valu-
able to- the arts, the production for
1895 being valued at $685., go. .723, the
products being twelve metallics, for
ty-five non-metallics and over one
hundred different gem stones. In
1895 the United States took second
rank as a gold-producing country,
and in 1894 Uncle Sam mined $780,
600 ounces of silver more than all his
competitors.
The copper production of the Unit
ed States is nearly one-half the total
amount mined In the world. In 1894
our mines produced four times more
copper than Chilli and twice as much
az Spain and Portugal combined.
Our production of steel in 1896 was
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

more than the combined output OF
all other nations. 1t would have
placed a shining steel track nearly
twice around the globe.
First among nations in agriculture
is the United States, and the ship
ments of American farm products To
Europe is SO great that the people of
the continent could not maintain
themselves in their present condition
ii cut off from the products of our
fields. The value of our farms in
creased 80 per cent from 1850 TO 1890
Our wheat fields are the greatest in
the world. Our production is usu-
ally two and one-half times that of
India, our closest rival. The crop in
1895 was 497, ,1O2. .947 bushels. If a gi-
gantic scale were constructed and
the wheat yield for the year put into
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
Shoes.

Who would not be de-
lighted to receive a hand
some pair of shoes as a
present? A beautiful pair
of French Vici Kid in the
very latest cut. We have
them at 1915 per pair.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
HoDdkerchiefs.

The gift-giver may be
very easily suited from this
collection. An ever chang
ing display of dainty
'kerchiefs from now until
Christmas.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07
Perfumes.

Perfumes put up in
neat fancy boxes - make
very pretty gifts, too. Our
stock is complete with all
the leading extracts. Also
a large assortment of atom
iZers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-07

CONTINUED on Seventh Page ]
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, ILL.
makes the statement, that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she was
treated for month by her family physic-
ian, but grew worse. He told her she
was hopeless victim OF consumption
and that no medicine could cure her, Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption; she bought a
bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from first dose. She continued
it's use and after taking six bottles, found
herself sound and we'll; now does her own
housew ork, and is as well as she ever
was.-Free trial bottles OF this Great Dis
coyery at d. T, Macdonald's drug store
and BeIhumuer's, Lake Linden. Large
bottles so cents and $1.00.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
WARS EFFECT ON SOCIETY,".
More Marriages This Summer Than Usuai
and More Americans Stay at Home.

More Marriages This Summer Than Usuai
and More Americans Stay at Home.
The effect of the war is indicated by
the statistics of the summer Social Reg
lister, which shows that only half as
many families have gone abroad this
wear as last and rs per cent more
Americans have returned to their own
country. The fear of occupying sea-
shore cottages seems not to be great, Tor
there is the same ratio Of increase In
the number of seashore homes as there
is in inland residences, although OF
course the latter is the larger, as usual.
OF the 5,S49 New York, Phiiadei-
phia, Chicago, Boston and Baltimore
families who appear in The Register
1853 are at the seashore and 2, 96o are
summering in the mountains. only Soo
families have gone abroad, as compared
with 415 last year, while ia have re.
turned, in comparison with 100 last
season. Fifty-nine men and AZ women
have died, about the usual number, and
241 persons have married, an increase
of SO as compared with last year, pos
sibly an additional indication OF war
! fare.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
shafter and Chivalry.
How shall we crown the men themselves have
crowned ....,

uov sha,, we crown the men themselves have
crowned ..,
with crowns unknown In legends OF the race'
How shall we add luster to the deco
az valor done by those who heard the cry
Onnression wrung from men on Cupan SUI
How shall we write 1t on the scutcneon Oh
Mem hearts, the Joy and pride we ieei "a liz
WhS stood with Shafter on the bloody neid
let kniphtly deeds Of ancient days stano pa,e,
- iat their voice be dumb; they cannos
r. oresence Of this deed Of chivalry.
NJ, ,,s,, arc left their native land with NO
Reward 10 win, and offered up their lives
m, save an alien racer Not Gettyspurg'
wien nj, the glory of the strife which turned
M, .sda ~ war and made the nation one,
ra,, a. that deed SO bravely done compare
with Santiago and the men who fousnt
Ard died To save stricken, alien race
Wnsts c,,ivalry. and write 1t thrice as large
a. e,cr was writ the word since nations
Tho art of war, and write on glory's page
m a names of Shafter and the men VINO stoou
r. ,balanx strong far from their native iano
To 40 n deed shall make our nation great,
Az write &c large on flames eternai SCROLL
Ara tell a. to the nations yet to Dc,
How shafter and his men on Cuban SOIL
Risi.ed life and limb In human charity.
fsod. law thy hand with all restraining strens'A
SITon the statesman's arm who now IN .'gns
~ deeds OF yalor done with greed woulo va.'
Maize merchandise Of war and ask ior syV ~
~ freedom bought with price OF heroes O'''S
And prove that chivalry IL chivairy
No more. ~,...,.., r,,snatch.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Our baby has seen continually troubled
with collie and cholera infantum since his
birth, and all that we could do for him
did not seem to give more than temporary
relief, until we tried Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Since
giving that remedy he has not been
troubled. Wewant to give you this testi-
monial as an evidence OF our gratitude,
not that you need it to advertise your
meritorious remedy. &c. M. LAW, keokuk
Iowa. For sale by Sodergren x Solder
gren.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will be
interested in the experience OF Mr.. W. M.
Bush, clerk OF Hotel Dorrance. Providence,
RI. He says: "Forseveral years have
been almost constant suffererirom diar-
rhoea, the frequent attacks completely
prostrating me and rendering meunftior
nv duties at this hotel. Abouttwo years
ago travelling salesman kindly gave me
a small bottle OF Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Muchto
my surprise and delight it's effects were
immediate. Whenever l felt symptoms oil
the disease would iortiiy myself against
the attack with a few doses OF this valua-
BILE remedy. The result has been very
satisfactory and almost complete relie
from the affection" For sale by Solder
gren & Sodergren.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
BRITISH BLOOD AROUSED.
Jack Tars Of the Esquimait Fleet Desert
to Fight For Uncle Sam.


The British Jack Tars Of the Esqui-
malt feet are as dogs Of war Juggling
at their chains. At present there are
1000 Of them on the streets of Vancou-
yer from FIVE warships in port, and they
talk freely of their desire to add luster
to the glory of the Anglo-Saxon race.
1t is not the smallness Of their pay that
makes them long to join the United
States navy, though 80 cents day for
crack gunners is bad enough, nor is it
the strict discipline of the British navy.
1t is their fighting blood aroused by the
accounts of the glorious victories Of
their American cousins. With these
sentiments prevailing the assertions
have been heavy, principally of marines
and few crack gunners and sailors.
The deserters are said by petty officers
to have gone straight to San Francisco
to enlist in the United States navy for
active service.
Among them is Paddy Brickley, crack
gunner in charge of the 9.02 inch gun
on the flagship Imperieuse, pet Of the
Esquimalt fleet and the pride of the
navy. He was special favorite Of the
admiral, who referred to him as having
no superior as crack shot in the Brit
ish navy. One Of the sailors, speaking
of his skill, said: SAT our last practice
we sighted small raft in the ocean
with several masts erected on it and
steamed away until it was but blacl
splash in the distance. Brickley would
call the mast he was going to fetcf
down eight times out of ten." If Uncle
Sam wants Brickley, he can have him
and he will have man worthy to figh
beside the Yankee gunners who demol
ished the fleets of Montijo and Cervera
New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
CONDITIONS AT CAVlTE.
An Englishman Describes the Treatment
of Spanish Prisoners at Cavite.

An EnRllShnan DeecTiDes tho Areoehohs
of Spanish Prisoners at Cavite.
A correspondent Of The Daily Mail
telegraphs from Manila, under date OF
July 3, by way of Hongkong, July 8,
as follows:
II have just returned from an inter-
esting visit to Cavite. With six other
Englishmen, we went ashore in body
and noticed the rebel flag flying every
where. We visited the arsenal, where
we saw several hundred Spanish prison
ers looking through barred windows and
clamoring for bread and cigarettes.
Then we did what all do when they go
to the geological gardens in London.
We bought several dollars worth OF ma
tive cigarettes and little rolls Of bread,
which we threw to the poor chaps, who
scrambled for them and fought like so
many wild beasts.
"When they got very noisy, mig
GER who perhaps few weeks before
was bending the knee to them, would
omen door and belabor them with
| heavy stick, to keep them quiet. The
| captives did not dare to retaliate. saw
this with my own eyes, and asked tint
American sentry why this was allowed
He replied:
I" 'These prisoners were captured D.
the rebels and are being fed by them
Uncle Sam has nothing to do witt
them.
"The diet of the prisoners is ratiol
of rice and water, morning and evening
| Just sufficient to preserve life. "-NeN
York Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
Hurrah

For the great money saving sale Tor the
next thirty days. One thousand nve
hundred order made pants, worth from
SO to SO, will sell at this sale from w to
81; also q fine line OF children's three
piece suits, assorted colors, worth from
81. so to Sc. will sell at $1.75 to 81; 800
pieces of merino underwear, consisting OF
shirt and drawers, worth so cents each,
sold at 10 cents; also $50 pairs OF ladies'
fine shoes, worth from $3.50 to $3, will
sell at this sale for 50 cents. Call and be
convinced. l. FEINBERd q Co.
Next to Postofiice, Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Beats the Centennial Exposition which
occurred in Philadelphia in 1876 away
out OF sight and is next to the Worlds
Fair at Chicago in Importance to the
whole country. All OF the States in the
Trans Mississippi region are interested,
and a visit to Omaha during the contin-
uance OF the Exposition, from June to
October. inclusive, is recommended to ALL
Buy your excursion tickets over the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y. An
illustrated folder descriptive OF the Expo
sition will be sent you on receipt o'2.cent
stamp for postage. Address Geo, ID
Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago, Ill.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

II have used Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy in my family for years and always
with good results" says Mr.. W. B. Cooper
OF Ell Rio, Cal. "For small children We
find it especially effective" For sale by
Sodergren & Sodergren.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

The Presbyterian board OF foreign
missions requests representatives OF the
foreign mission boards OF the various
denominations to meet with representa-
tiyes from its own body to decide upon
q plan Of Christian instruction OF the
Filipinos, the Cubans and Costa RI
cans which shall prevent denomina-
tional rivalry and interference. Chris
tian Intelligercer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

DR.. H. Scott, late professor in one oil
the Chicago medical colleges, has leased
the premises 451 Filth street, and Is re-
modelling them into an Office and operat-
ing room. His numerous friends and
patients will please note the change,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
The Deciding Factor.

At Santiago, as at Manila bay, the
fact was again forcibly shown that the
effectiveness of the modern navy lies IN
the man behind the guns.-Newark Ad'
varti SER
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
The Calumet Band.

The Calumet band formerly called the
Fifth Regiment band) is now open to fill
all engagements for dancer, excursions,
picnics. concerts, etc. For terms apply
to Thomas Karkeet. manager, South
Rockland street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Children like it, it saves their lives. We
mean One Minute Cough Cure, the infalli-
BILE remedy for coughs, colds, Group, bron-
chitis, grippe, and all throat and lung
troubles. SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results. When
taken early it prevents consumption.
And in later stages it furnishes prompt
relief. SoDERGREN q SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
spring and summer styles.

spring and summer Styles
Having received fine stock OF Cloths
suitable for spring and summer suitings,
and overcoats 1 invite an inspection.
Suite made to order, it guaranteed and
til. prices very low. Give me call.
M. JOHNSON,
Over Sauer's Sample Room.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
To Cure a COLD II. One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1T fails
to cure. Twenty-Five cents. For sale by
d. T. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

at think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is the finest preparation on the market
for piles" So writes John c. Dunn, o
Wheeling, W. Va. Try it and you viii
think the same. 1t also cures eczema and
all skin diseases.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Few more Crawford bikes, good as any
other made. Nov a bargsiD, at Salo-
monson's hardware store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

We handle frames, all sizes and styles<
however, we make a speciality OF small
sizes. Nobby goods.
w. Il. STECKBAUER.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

II you want to live on the best buy q
weekly meal ticket at the Q. p. restau-
rant, Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

We carry a FULL line OF polishes Tor
brass, nickle-pIate and silver also bar
keepers friend. CARLTON HARDWARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
Notice 10 Taxpayers.

The tax roll has been placed in my
hands for collection and shall be in at
tendance daily at the coffee in Mr.. Quello's
meat market, where the same can be
paid, JAMES Wilcox.
Village Treasurer.
Red Jacket June %.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Lawn mowers. ice cream freezers and
refrigerators at City hardware. North
Front street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
Bicycles 20 Rent.

Thirteen bicycles and tandem to rent
by the hour or day by George Cornish.
433 Hecla street, Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Smoke the Monitor cigar.
Have your watches repaired by the
lie, in Jewelry Co. aid save money.

Smoke Shaug's Klondike cigars, man
ufactured by L. N. Shaug. $40 Pihestreet,
Red Jacket,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14
Smoke the Monitor, best 10-cent cigar

A few Victor bicycles at a reduction.
See them at +. b. Lyons hardware.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

ombination Photos, all sizes at the
City Art Studio.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

The largest assortment OF first-class
pianos and organs in the country can be
seen ct my hew store, 240 Osceola St.,
Laurium. My prices are less than the
same goods are sold for in Chicago. Call
and see the choice instruments which l
am selling at figures less than Others are
aeking for Inferior goods.
F. j. GooDsoLE,
Next 20 Richards Photo Gller y.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Lake Linden stage.
Stage leaves Pearce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 q. m. 10 q
m, 1 and A p. m. Stageleaves Mcclure
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 a.. m, II
q. m, and and 4. p. m.
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES McCLURE,
Proprietore
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

SoDEReREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-14

Red jacket. June %.