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Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

j. Ii. Charters and wife and child
returned Saturday from Alliance,
Neb.. where they have been for two
months past. Mr.. Charters has left
his hotel at Alliance In the charge OF
trusted manager, pending the sale
of the property. and 1t is altogether
probable that Fergus county will
continue to be the home Of the pop
ular young couple.
Representative Hedges, OF Fergus
county. and wife stopped In Billings
for a few days while en- route home
from Helena, being the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. NJ. Allen. Mr.. Hedges
was one OF the ablest members of the
legislative assembly and his influence
for good in that body went far to.
ward furthering whatever of good
the legislature accomplished during
its session.-Billings Times. Demo
cratic.)
A jury was secured in the Hurst
trial at Miles City on Friday last and
the examining of witnesses proceed
ed, of which some fifty will appear
for each side. Owing to the delay i'm
bringing the case to trial Col. Nolan,
who was to assist in theprosecution,
and William Wallace, Jr., retained
for the defense, have been compelled
to withdraw from the case, Charles
II. Middleton of Miles City succeeding
Attorney Wallace.
Capt. NJ. ID. Darrow returned last
week from Helena. Cap" left Lew
istown early in January intending to
stop n few days at Hunters Hot
Springs and then proceed to Helena
for the excitement OF the senatorial
fight, but was stricken with scarlet
fever at the Springs and compelled to
remain five weeks. This caused him
to miss the better part of the fun at
Helena, but, nevertheless, he can I'M
part u good deal of interesting infor-
nation as to how the senatorial
game was played.
Treasurer b. A. Meagher returned
Saturday from the east, where he has
spent the winter. From Billings the
Judge Travelled by privateconveyance
with j. III. Charters and wife. While
the judge health was little benefited
by his trip east, he says that since
reaching Montana he has been gain
ing every day, and his many friends
were pleased to find him looking and
feeling much better than they ex-
pected from reports OF Lis condition.
He Immediately assumed his duties
as county treasurer.
The county commissioners Monday
afternoon, made a wholesale raise in
the assessment of LewistOwn town
lots, the raise probably averaging so
per cent throughout. As instances
Of the amount raised we cite several.
The Holzemer property on Main
street and Broadway was raised
$500; the Little corner on Main
street from $1,10O to $l,400; the
Eldridge corner on Washington,
$3.50 TO 800; the Jos. Jackson block
from $2,l50 to $500; the Watson
property on Watson street from
$685. to Sl,lO0.
The River Press is in receipt OF ad-
vices from Geo. b. Mclaughlin d
relatives In Ohio, which state that a
letter has just been received from him
under date Of January Is. At that
time he and his partners were in
camp on fork Of the Fraser river,
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

The ARGUS is prepared to do all
kinds of ordinary and fancy job
work In the latest styles and at
lowest prices. We have the finest
stock Of job stationary ever brought
to the county and will be pleased to
submit samples and quote prices on
any work desired.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

Chamberlains Cough Remedy has
saved the lives Of thousands OF
croupy children. Ii is also without
an equal for colds and whooping
cough. For sale by all druggists.
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"Britister" and What 1t Leads To.

There has neen in recent years
growing tendency toward the importa-
ton of American words and express
siOns. This is we'll enough. perhaps,
but it is with regret and apprehension
that ! note the attempt TO plant that
most inanimate of all words "British-
err We have already the inelegent
Highlander '-fortunately restricted in
its application-and if we are to carry
this sort Of thing to its logical conclu-
sion. a ScutChman must be a Scot
fisher" while poor Taffy, already SLAM
dcred as thief, must be libeled as
"Welsher" BY all means, let us be
as cordial as possible to our cousins
across the water but if it is necessary
that there should be a comprehensive
title for the inhabitants of the three
countries. let us speak and think of
compatriot as a Brfton.
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DOUBLE EXECUTION.
Mrs. Poirier and Samuel Parslow Hanged
for Murder.

st. Scholastque, Quebec. March 10
Mrs. Cornelia Pcirier and Samuel Pars-
low were hanged here this morning.
Life was declared extinct in eight min
utes, the necks Of both having been
broken.
Mrs. Poiripr who said farewell to her
relatives last night. was firm and col
lected throughout She took part in
the mass said at o'cloc this morning
and on the scaffold shook hands with
the hangman without a tremor. The
crowd inside the Jail jeered at her, but
even then her compoSure did not desert
her. and, at the suggestion of the exc
cutioner, she turned and faced the jeer-
ers and stood erect and prayed to the
last.
Parslow was more dead than alive
when the drop fell.
The condemned were taken to the
scaffold separately and We're prevented
from seeing each other by a screen
placed between them.
Six hundred men witnessed the exc
cution.
outside the jail there were 1000 more
who, with a beam. tried to batter down
the gate of the Jail yard, and could
only be made to des,st by the provincial
police firing their revolvers in the air
Mrs. Poirier and Samuel Parslow, her
reputed lover, Were hanged for the MUIR
der of Isador PORTER, the woman's hus-
band, in 1897.
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Dewey'S Sailors.

San Francisco. March 10.--Gcorge H.
Holden of Washington, who returned
from the Orient on the Hong Kong Ma
ru has in his possession l 100 claims
or the officers and men of DeWey's fleet
for head money. The claims are to be
filed with the court of claims in WASH
ington for final action. The head money
for Admiral Dewey and his officers and
men will aggregate $1S7, 800. or 500 per
head for the 1,S75 officers and men of
Admiral Montejo's fleet. The prize
money for the officers and men under
Admiral Dewey will amount to 100000,
plus the salvage of three vessels recent
ly raised. This money will be distribute
ed by the United States district courts.
Speaking of Admiral Dewey, Mr. Hol-
den said: "While somewhat worried
owing to the exacting duties and re-
sponsibilties Of his position. he said his
health was good He looked fairly
WELL too"
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THE WORLDS MARKETS
Daily Record of Commercial and
Financial Transactions.
NEW YORK STOCK REPORT
Digest OF Exchange News Mining Stocks,
Metal Quotations-Wo Prices and
Movemsnts-Grain and Pro-
duce-Review Of Trade.

New York, March 10.-The movement of
stocks was irregular, prices generally be-
ing practically off, while some notable adj
Fences were recorded among the special
ties. Local traction stocks were buoyant
on the idea that the action of the state
senate yesterday diminished the chances
or hostile on the Amsterdam avenue
road.
me railway and some other standard
stocks sagged slightly for lack of atten-
ton. On the announcement that divi-
dend or IA per cent had been declared on
Union Pacific preferred. the stock eased
II having been previously falsely r,lmored
on the board that the disbursement WAS
per cent. In the early dealings London
was the principal seller, vile in the after
noon selling appeared for both accounts
on demonstrations that there would be
another heavy decrease in the surplus re-
serve in to-morrow's bank statement but
prophecies as to the bank statement based
on the known data OF Friday has often
Of late proved misleading. Tho action of
the days market seemed to show that the
speciaities were pre-eminently IN favor
With the professional element Tho carly
dealings were featured by an almost en-
tire concentration of interest in the higher
priced stocks, which moved in a sensa-
tional manner. The standard stocks
traiied along somewhat sympatheticallv
but soon developed a yielding tendency
In the late session interests shifted in the
low priced specaltes which had NOT
moved proprotionately with the rise in
the industrial division in the morning. in
the last hours trading following Union
Pacific. the market was of an exception
ally embarrassing character scarcely any
interest being manifested in the move
ment OF prices. The closing was dull
Bonds moved some what hcstatingly to-
day. some active lines working inward
while Others yielded in sympathy with
stock influences. Total sales 81 i15 OGO
United States new As registered advanced
"A in bid price
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The dances will be continued. occurring
semi-monthly.
]. w. Kelley, associate editor of the
Livingston Post, has been appointed
special correspondent to the Standard
at this place and Montana's great daily
paper has arraigned to give special
place and prominence to news from the
Gateway city.
The Ancient Order of United Work.
men will give a social smoker at X. Of
p. hall Tuesday evening. A general in
vitation is extended to all and members
are particularly requested to be pres
ent
The Yellowstone National Park as
ISOLATION will shorten the park season
this year one month. the season open
ing June 18th and closing the middle of
September. A petition will be forward
ed to the interior department at Wash
ington asking for the abrogation of the
new rules requiring owners to accom-
many vehicles engaged in the transpor-
tat1on Gf tourists and limiting the num-
Der of vehicles.
At the Baptist church the 23rf ms.
the Chicago Ladies' quartette will give
an entertainment the proceeds, over the
amount to pay expenses, to go to the
church exchequer
Il. j. Lenighan was in the city We'd
nesday from Chimney Rock. He reports
a strike among the miners at that place,
where about 60 men are employed. The
men struck because the company would
not furnish oil for their lamps.
Mentor Wetstein departed for a trip
to New York Wednesday and expects TO
be absent a month.
Joe Bingham arrived home Thursday
from a trip to the coast
Mrs. Hans Billie and son returned
NJ. 4
panied by Mr.. Billie and her sister. Mrs
j. A. Bailey who had gone over the
previous evening to accompany her
home.
J. H. Pisor was in the city Thursday
from Horr.
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The Record for Staying Under Water.

FROM the sydney Daily Telegraph.
A week or so since the Daily Telepgraph
mentioned the great surprise Miss Elsie
Wallenda recently created at the Alham-
bra, London, by staying under water in
a glass tank 4 minutes 50 seconds. de-
feating the previous best ladies' record
held by Miss Annie Johnson. who. in
1880 at BlackpoOl, remained beneath the
surface of the water 2 minutes lSh sec
ords. On the 18th ult. Miss Wallcnda
made an attempt on the remarkable rec
ord held by James Finney of minutes
29A seconds. accomplished by him at the
Canterbury in 1856. and that put up by
Beaumont. the English swimmer. in Mel
bourne, where he is said to have been i'm
mersed minutes 3512 seconds in 1893. So
that there should he no mistake Messrs.
Fl. II. Griffin, the official timekeepcr of the
Northern Counties union; j. Campbell
Muir of the Bath club and w. Henry
the honorable secretary of the Life Saw
ing society, were requested to attend and
take the time.
Miss Walenda. after a series of tricks
in the water, which made IN her usual
nightly performance. attempted the rec
ord and was eminently successful for she
remained underneath minutes Ash sec
onds, which constitutes worlds record
lowering that of Finney by 164 seconds
and Beaumont's by 10 seconds Miss Wal
lenda was rather exhausted at the finish
but she quickly recovered.
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Travellers Guide
BUTTE, ANACONDA & PACIFIC RY.
Union Passenger Station.
TIME TABLE

Trains leave Anaconda for Butte as fol-
lows:
No. 2. Great Falls and Helena
local, via Great Northern Ry... $40 a m
No. L. Butte Express ..............1 l:50 a m
No. 6, Butte Express ............. 800 p m
No. s, Atlantic Express. via
Great Northern Ry. for st. Paul
and all points East and West. 7:2o p m
Trains leave Butte for Anaconda as fol-
lows:
No. /. Anaconda Express ........10 Zoo a m
No. 3. Anaconda Express ......... los p m
No. 5, Great Northern Ry., Great
Falls and Helena local .......... 500 p m
No. 7, Great Northern Ry., Pa
cifc Express ........ .............10 :A0 m
Train No. 6 connects at Silver Bow
with the Oregon Short Line for all points
East, West and South.
Northern Pacific BY. trains leave Ana
conda as follows:
No. 1902, Pacific Express for Port
land and all points West....... 4:50 m
No. 1o4 Atlantic Express, for St.
Paul and all points East sis p m
Northern Pacific trains arrive at Ana
conda as follows:
No 1O1, Pacific Express. from ST.
Paul and all points East........ Tbs a m
No 1903, Atlantic Express. from
Portland and all points West. .10:05 p m
All trains arrive at and depart from the
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Union Passen-
ger Station at Anaconda.
Tickets for sale for all points, local and
through. on the Great Northern Railway,
Oregon Short Line Railroad and Northern
Pacific Railway and their connections.
Steamship tickets for sale to all points
in Europe via the above lines.
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bes from London as follows: The mar
kets here were strong in tone to-day on
the Russian surrender. except in Ameri-
cans, which opened dull under par St.
Paul was fiat. The dividend is regarded
as disappointing. The market sagged till
the afternoon, when it hardened slightly
on New York buying. TIL" close was
heavy at the bottom. Spanish As were
strong at 57A on the report of a funding
scheme. The price is widely tipped for So
Coppcrs were good. Anaconda's were 9as.
Tinto's unchanged. utahs 9ls Boston's
2i&. Money was strong on the settlement
demand The bank lent a million.
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CHICAGO MARKETS.


Chicago. March 10.-The dominant fac
tor In the early news connected with the
wheat was the liberal quantity shipped
by Argentine this week There was a
controversy over the amount, one au-
lhority by placing it at 2O32 900 bushels,
another at 1400,0o0 bushels. The majority
of traders accepted the statement quoting
the larger quantity. Liverpool reported a
slight advance to begin with. but as it
did not correspond with the gain here
yesterday it was ignored. May opened
i2mac lower at 71h@71l4c down to lie
and with more sellers than buyers at de-
cline. Atlantic ports exports of wheat
and flour equaled $4,000 bushels. Esti-
mates in the visible supply varied con-
siderably some looking for 500 600 bushels
increase and others for that much de-
crease. The whole market kept in mind
that the government report on farm re-
serves would he issued in the afternoon
and it was assumed that the total would
be the largest ever announced. The near
er the market got to the issuance of the
agricultural bureaus estimate the weaker
the price became. Toward the end quo
tations ruled quite heavy. May reached
10lsc AS the session ended. There were
sellers at 10Ac when the closing signals
sounded.
Country aging and moderate receipts
helped corn at the start, When wheat
appeared hopelessly devoid of recupera tive
ability. however, some timid holders of
corn let enough go to force a sharp de-
cline. May closed 3sC lower.
Very little business was transacted in
oats. The market ruled weak and lower
in sympathy with corn. May declined
kW4c.
Liquidation in pork caused soft spot
in provisions at the opening. Later. how
ever. the market steadied somewhat on
free buying of lard. and an Improvement
in the price of hogs at the yards May
pork declined 2l2M5c and lard and ribs
are a shade lower.
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New York. March 1O.-'Thc chief changes
scored in the metal market to-day in
Guided an advance of % points in iron and
4 points in lead and a decline of Is points
in tin. The market was an active one
though in the main showing a healthier
UNDERGONE. The information reaching the
Exchange from abroad and the West as
yesterday, was not radically different
from expectations.
New York. March 10.-Pig iron war
rants, $40: Lake copper, $3.50. tin, s2s 80
M23.G0; spelter. s625a6.35; lead. s4Oa4 As
The firm that fixes the selling price for
miners and smelters quotes: Lead at 81. 20
Al the close
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Steamship Company Incorporated.

New York. March 1O.--The American
Hawaiian Steam Navigation company
has been Incorporated under the laws
of New Jersey with an authorized cap
ital stock of $750000 for the purpose of
opera ting line of steamships between
the United States and Hawaiian ISL
ands. The incorporators are George S.
Dearborn, Wallace b. Flint. Oscar r.
Sewell and James II. Post. The COM
pany will at once begin the construction
of several large steamships to run from
New York and Philadelphia to San
Francisco and the Hawaiian islands.
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Recruiting for Manila.

San Francisco. March 10.--Orders
have been received at army headquar-
tiers here to prepare transportation for
the 9Th infantry, which is to he seat
to Manila. although it had been as
signed to various posts on this coast
1t has been given out from department
headquarters that the war department
is DESTROYS of recruiting for the cavalry
service in the Philippines and also for
that of the artillery. The recruiting
officers of the department are authoriz-
ed to make enlistments for the light
artillery and cavalry service
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New York, March 10.-Moncy on call,
2i2n3la per cent: last loans. 9ia per cent ::
prime mercantile paper. %i2n ti2 per cent;
sterling exchange. easy: with actual bust
ness in bankers bills At S.S5led4S5& de-
mand. and at s4S3Ad4S4 20 days: posted
rates. As412m+s5 and ASGl2mi.S7; COM
mercia bills. si.s2l2M4S3: silver certifi-
Gates, 59lad6ohc: bar silver, 5944c Mexi-
can dollars, 47lsc: government bonds.
strong: state bonds, inactive; railroad
bonds irregular.
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OTHER MARK ETS.


Omaha, March l0.-Cattle--Rcceipts,
/ 200. Market steady: unchanged
Hogs-Receipts. $500. Market &c lower;
heavy. s3.s5m3.f2ia; mixed. s3.j2iad3.55 ;
light. s3.45u250; bulk of sales, $&.50d5.55.
Sheep-Receipts, 900. Market steady.
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Paris of To-day-the handsomest pre-
MUM book ever offered-now ready for
delivery upon payment of $40 in ad-
vance for one years subscription to
the Standard. Can be obtained at
Standard office in Butte. Anaconda,
Missoula or Great Falls.
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San Francisco, March 10.-Spring- East
ern Oregon. 1oul2C; valley Oregon l5m11c
Fall-Northern Montana lambs. Sdl6c;
mountain. 7USc. San Joaquin plains-6dp
CT. Humboldt and Mendcino-9M lie.
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lRl!IssssHl;As,S'.a|A Elisl.l.ll.aailll
Montana Central Ry.

New fast time between St, Paul. Min
neapolis. Helena, Butte, Anaconda, Spo-
kane, Seattle and Portland. Close con-
nections for kOntenai country. oregon
and California points, Alaska, Japan and
China, Connections at Twin Cities for all
points East and South.
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Via Ogden and the Southern Pacific for
California.
Via Huntington and the o. r. & \. for
Portland and California
Train Tor east and west leaves Butte I
p, m. daily.
Train from east and west arrives at
Butte lao a. m. daily. Occupants of the
sleeping cars may remain in their berths
until breakfast time.
For tickets, sleeping car reservations
and further particulars, call on or address
No. 10 East Broadway. Butte, Montana
II. o. WILSON, General Agent
d. Z. hurley, q. ?. & r. A. cnt.
Salt Lake. Utah,
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Washington. March 1o.-To-day's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, 1868, 4l3.-
G33 gold reserve $3.50, All, o.
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ROGE, BROWNLEE 4 co.
Bankers,
Butte City. Mantana.

Transact a General Banking Business.
Exchange drawn on the leading cities Of
Europe Collections promptly attended to.
Correspondents: Wells. Fargo G. Co.
New York; Wells. Fargo & Co. Salt
Lake: Wells. Fargo & Co. San Francisco;
Omaha National Bank. Omaha; Hoge,
DAILY & Co. Anaconda.
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Boston, March 10.-Boston & Montana
81; Butte x Boston, SO: Parrot. Az.
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New York, March 10.-The Commercial
financial correspondent ca
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A General Banking
Business Transacted.

Foreign exchange. We draw direct on
all the principal cities of Europe and ISSUE
our own letters of credit. available in all
parts of the world.
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YES Butte-Grcat Northern

City Ticket Office No. Al North Nah
Ct, Butte. J. L. Dawson. General Agent
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Chas. S. Fee, G. P. &T.A
st. Paul Mimi.
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W. HI. Merriman,
Act'g Genl Agt., Butte
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TO THE EAST
TO THE WEST

ia Salt Lake, Denver. Omaha or Kansas
CITY