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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15
HOW THE CHARLESTON WAS LOST.
Was Abandoned Hurried1y and Some of the Officers
Left Her in Their Paiamas.

ever. the Charleston men found a half.
savage people. who regarded them with
curiosity rather than hostility.
start for Relief In an Omen noas.
On the third day the storm had greatly
subsidized. and Lieut. John ID. Mcdonald.
with Boatswain Doninick Giynn and six
men, started for the gulf Of L.ingayen in
so-foot sailing launch. hoping to find
an American warship, but entirely iS-
norant Of Gen. Wheaton's expedition.
Lieut. Mcdonald was four days asicat,
keeping under shelter OF the hostile
shore for two days on account OF the
high seas. being most of the time In a
soaking rain. Finally. flying the ensign
union down. clad In their underelo.hinS
and drenched to the skin. the ofYicer and
his companions overlook the transport
Aztec. which carried them TO the battle
ship Oregon.
The gunboat Helena was due 70 arrive
at Lamiguen island yesterday.
The Charleston was returning from a
i've weeks cruise along the eastern coas,
OF Luzon and Admiral Watson was be-
ginning to be uneasy. He supposed. how
ever. that she had Joined Gen. wheason's
expedition.
The Accident Unavoidable.
In naval circles the accident is consid-
cred quite unavoidable. The only wonder
is that there are not more such disasters
in Philippine waters. which are most In
differently charted-
No Hope Of saving Her.
The Charleston lies practically in the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

To IMPROVE WATERWAYS.
Congress VIII Re Asked For q Iar~e
Appropriation.

MEMPHIS. Team. Nov i4-Th. eon*sa-
tson % The Western waterways Assoc ia Inn
inst a. sas Auditorium tcfAy. A arvs
nurnbsr - delegates from All paris es ne
country we're ia attendance.
Congressman catchsnTs. 81 Missaxsirs,i.
earnestly advocated Improvement % tss
waterways. gaytnx special s,;enfion 20 shs
}@Tsss SYSTEM Of SAe Mssst-ziypi river He
ciFss%i with Ar appeal 10 The delegates 20
ask congress. IA their resolutions. for an
Aporepxsssiso OF 0sep,6qo tor river AaA
knehne t1nncnG>rnnnfA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

MANILA. Nov. II. 8 p. m.-Further de-
tails regarding the grounding Of the Uni-
ted State cruiser Charleston shows that
she struck an uncharted coral reef ten
miles cas-. OF Iaamlguen island. Her
stern was almost submerged, and the bow
almost ous os water. A heavy sea was
on. and tha cruiser began rolling violent
iy. The water-tight doors were quickly
closed. but were stove In under the engine
compartment. the largest Of the ship.
After the sirss efforts TO right her. the Of
hcers fearad she might slide or. because
u the hea*y sea. and they abandoned the
attempt 10 save her.
Hurried Departure In Boats.
They hurried to the launches and boats
and rowed away. prepared to fight for
landing with two Colt guns. 134 rifles ana
ten days rations Some OF the officers
and men were dressed only In pajamas
and their Enderclothing. The breechhlocks
of the cannon were removed before the
boats pat of. Two hours after the
Charleston. struck all had gotten away
The repor1 that the crew remained two
days On the vessel is inaccurate A party
returned txo days later. but found 1t i'm
possible to save anything.
On = Barren Island.
The first landing was made on a little
island, with front OF barren rocks.
Next day the boats again took 10 the
water and proceeded to kamiguin island.
where a landing was made In the expec-
tation that firing would be necessary.
Sc far frcm this being the case. how
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteli!gencer.
WASHINGTON. Nov. H.--Any one who
tries 10 push measure In the next con-
gress favoring either postal savings banks
or government ownership Of the telegra ph
Will run up against brick wall in the
shape OF the report made TO the secretary
OF the treasury by Henry A. Casseli aud
itor OF the postoffIce department. This
report is almost sensational in Its state
ments regarding the money order business
Of the United States. which has always
been supposed to be not only very sue
cessfui business. but one paying n large
profit 10 the government Auditor Cas-
sells report shows that. on the contrary.
II has cost over sies.oao beyond what II
brought In to the government during the
last fiscal year
Not Government Function
Commenting On the issue and payment
OF money orders. Auditor Casseil says 1.
IL not In any strictly legitimate sense a
governmental function. Continuing. he
says:
1T Is feature OF banking business.
pure and simple, ard Is regarded by
many thoughtful men as a dangerous DE-
yelopment Of state socialism. It IL a
wonderfully convenient thing for great
masses of-the people, hence IL IL univer-
sally popular. II is carried on with such
enlightened skill such tsiliwent enterprise.
and such marvellous success By the de-
partment officials who superin.end its op-
erat.eus. and by the local postmasiers and
clerks who directly conduct them. that
one who only looks on the surface sees
everything 10 praise and nothing to con-
denim
Where II Becomes Dangerous.
only TIRE accounting fgrction. which II
ss the duty % this bureau 70 conduct.
dtsclosss the dangerous possibilities that
lie in the general principle involved. And
I, must be frankly. ~ reluctantly admit
ted that periis rest mainly upon th. pos
sibill;i@s Of faithiesxnsss. careiessnexs or
relaxed vigilance IN conducting the opar-
a;ions OF this ot-ce
The supposed Eucc@sx OF The money
order system has apparently stimulated
a demand for extension of governmental
administration into similar ard even
more doubtful fields Aside from rropes-
sstsons Of government ownership of rail-
roads and for the absorption OF some
great manufacturing enterprises "a an
alleged remedy fer trust despaft.rn
neither cf which has as yet assumed
visible concrete form. fhsre are ~ least
/ Two measures which are besrg vigorously
pressed, both of them subjects os many
bills Introduced At earr succeeding ses-
sion Of congress. These measures are
| the establ.shm~nt OF postal savings
banks ana postal telegraphs.
Acrosntinx Muss Re ConsiAered.
| 1T is rot proposed - enter fnto sry
arguments for or against these Freas-
! ures In Fhfs repsEt saues usd~r present
regulations the enormous volume af
transactions which would Inevitably re-
| sztt from fse Inauguration Of either or
besS - shssa sCss<DrissD= Tous1 ~ cnce
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

open sea. and there is no hope Of saving
her or the valuable paraphernalia and con-
tents OF the cruiser.
NEW YORK. Nov, H-Aamira, Dewey
was today shown the dispatch announcing
the loss of the cruiser Charleston. He
said.
IT am sorry. very sorry. The Charleston
was good ship, but IL she had 10 De ioss.
/ am glad at least. that none OF her gai-
Iaat officers and crew shared her fate.
am always interested In these that have
been under my command. II Is treach-
erous coast where the Charleston met her
doom. one Of the most treacherous on the
whole island OF Luzon"
Wataon's omciaI Report.
WASHINGTON. Nov. A.-Admiral Wat
son cables to the navy department the fol-
lowing official report OF the wreck OF the
cruiser Charleston:
Charleston wrecked on uncharted coral
reef. three miles orth-norihwest Of Gula-
napak rocks. north coast OF Luzcn. a, $50
on the morning OF November :. Every
body safely landed on LamiGuen island.
with rsnea and two Colts Natives friend
~ Mcdonald made Lingayen gulf In n
sailing launch. When he left there was no
opportunity for examination OF the wreck.
a northeast monsoon and a heavy sea pre-
vailing. Reports the ship struck easily.
then thumped violently. The firs room
compartment was flooded. The first water
tight doors were closed promptly. Tho
ship Hes settled aft. the water one foot
from name. Well out OF the water for
ward, apparently a very steep bank. Ten
days provisions. 100 ra;ions, landed. Hell
ena dispatch from Iangaysn by the Oregon
to Lamiguen 10 due today
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15
Gen. Funston Going Back,

TOPEKA Kan. Nov. ..~-Gen. Funston
and wife sill leave here tomorrow after
noon s0Y san Francisco. from which place
the general win safl Cor Manila. TIE gen
era IS afraid the war in the Philippines
wil 1e ever esfors he reaches his .sessiua-
Eiou. Gen. Funston VIII drop The suit sor
libel agzsnsf archf.tsaop Ireland
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

SAN FRANCISCO. Nev 1.-THE trsrs-
PART CRY of Sylney. with the FcTty-stxtn
infantry ~ bcart. sailed Ter Manila tas2sy
Tee F0rty-afsh infantry wsA sail on ths
Senator ard Eenrlgsnr tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15
STILL Waiting FOR
NEWS Of LADYSk|IA.
Cables Are Five Days Late
From South Africa.
kRUGER'S LATEST THREAT
Says he Will Execute Six Officers
Unless a Spy Is Surrendered.
KRUoER's LATEST THREAT

Much Indignation IN London over It,
and the Sentiment is That ~ He
Carries Oat His Threat His Own
Neck VIII Pay the Penalty when
Troop ships Arrive ~ the Cape,
ana the Movement For the Relief
Of Ladysnith 10 Expected Soon
-Duller's Whereabouts UnknOwn.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

sAE FRANCISCO Scv 1.-The Forty
esxsta regimen: tcoicred} arrived here 10
day from k'ar- Teesrsas and wen. iats sansp
81 ire Preside preparatory 70 being 6ts-
S2tcas3 - Manila
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

PORT SAID. Nc. 1.-THE United stasrs
g&nhcAt S&s5yIsse, sro-r SAss 5gAn d Parto
i.sco O~toses Is tss Aaoi.a. sas arrived
Ss-A.
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thirteen msn- The location Of the other
eight men is unknown.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15
Important Questions Which
Have Been Passed Over.
THEY REQUIRE ATTENTION
Auditor Of the Postofice Depart
ment Points Them Out.

He shows That In None Of the Pend
ing Measures for Postal Savings
Banks or Government Ownershfp
OF telegraph 10 There Any Pro-
vision for the Accountfnr Work.
the Most Important and Most De.
fective Portion Of the Present
Postal Systematic Adequate Law
to Cover Even the Work In Hand.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15
Alleged Filipino Victories.

4 proclamation et tha Filipino secretary -
war was found in ali the villages sirtnS
glowing accounts Of alleged Filipino VIC
tories, and saving that $50 Americans haa
been killed ara ia.@o wounded during 7ha
war.
The dead ard wounded we're hrought %
Manila today. The officers who era ret,.r-l-
ing say IL IS impossible for ssea Wheaton
to attempt Junction with Gen. Yossrx or
aceaGut Of the roads
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15
SHARP Fighting
WITH F|LP|NOS.
The Thirty-Third Has a
Lively Engagement.
RAN INTO AN AMBUSH.
Six Americans Are Killed and
Thirteen Wounded.

Insurgents Aaas m Unexpectedly
Good stand, Remaining in Their
Trenches Until the Charging
Americans Were Within Twenty
FtltDinos Found In the Trenches
AGcinaldo Reported to He Retir-
ing Towards DaGnpan, intending
to Leave By Rail for Northwest.
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W here AKutnaissa Il.

Prisoners say II Is reported ttat AS1slraI-
%. wi,5 army iaey estimated A. :. gss fy~,,s,,
absy q greaE exaEgetafS0na. - retiring t.
ward pasDpan. intending IN leave by rasl.
raai !cr The northwest. Some said ssn..
believed ;Ae Filipino srray had rassess ehs
line intended ny Gen Wheaton ana Gen
Youug to Re coyerss, or Axuiuatae.s reax
aa3 that he passed san Fatsan. x3sux
rarshxess. a forsnlght $50
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

The insurgents are Supposed TO havs re-
treated toward Dagupan. Il was irnfs.s-
slble 70 pursue them, as the American
troops were exhausted and their supply OF
ammunition WAS low. The outposts kilicd
aTe fthpiRos during the fight The b say
or The Filipino lieutenant Colonel command :
Ing was found among the kille.
The regimen; returned 20 san Fabian
Sunday. 1. heing impossible TO get ssppils.
over the reads
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

Ea@-aHezs spanish prisoners nt sSa F&haa..
vepers se~ius f&eas Gglwage Saveg-.n.ss. 4.
- Tarlss wls1 ave Eaar. al well He cre
cS . mountain frcz2 Ea.e-sa sr Mar w1s&
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insurgeat Press Captured.

Col wssse.s. 90 sAs TAir4 cavalry. whiis
rear Nicolas. noTtf 90 TR<uiK cAn-Ig-eS
& Filipino bal train loa9aa wtta resors.s
c< ne snxG-Tent war 6eTartmezi ara ths
presses ard o1tt; ct TIE newspaper s;sae,
2ea@sn<ta.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

1T is rot proposed - enter fnto airy
arguments for against these meas
Ures in fsfx r@rSTt ssucs uSt@r present
regulations the enormous volume es
transactions which would inevitably re-
sas, from fse Inauguration Of either or
besk - shsse sCssxDztsas Toul1 ~ pcco
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-15

MANILA. Nov. II. p. m.-The Thirty
third infantry. IL one OF the shsrpest two
hours engagements of the war with an
equal force OF insurgents. five miles from
San Fabian, Saturday. lost one officer and
five men killed and one officer and twelve
men wounded. The Americans" captured
twenty-n!ne Fiiipinos and 100 rifles and
found eighty-one insurgent dead lying In
the trenches and rice fields Many more
Filipfnos. doubtless. were killed or
wounded.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
Real Estate Transfers.

-
Z, Northern Pacific X. X. Co. to John
Cooley of Musselshell-All Of frac-
tional section 10, tip On, r 20 @, con-
tanning $40 acres; consideration,
81, 2S0.72.
Ludwig G. Lehfeldt ct Tx. and Her.
man Lehfeldt ct uy. to G. NJ. Bair OF
Billings - 6,622.27 acres, including
water rights and improvements: con-
s%ideration, 500, 764.S6 The deed con-
veys all the Lehfeldt land on the Mus
selshell and vicinity and is intended
as security ON a loan for the amount
named.
John F. Gillingerto Stephen Thelan
-Swh seK. sec 10; VIZ neh, nwA sell,
sec 30, tip - n, r II e; consideration,
$500.
Edwin Lobby to j. l.. Stuart
SwA nwh, sec IL; ek neA, swA neA,
sec 10, tip Is n, r Is e; consideration,
5000.
David Bowman to ROllie A. Nc
Hugh-Nh swA, 81 nwA, sec IL, tip II
H., r Is e; consideration, $3.50.
Nicholas Wetter to Walter Allen
SwK neA, nwA seA, nh swK, sec II, TIP
16 n, r % e; consideration, $40.
Geo. Vannoy to Bower Bros.-SeA
seA, sec 26; neK neA, 81 neA, sec 30, tp
Is n, r II e.; consideration, 5000.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

A supply Of the burlington"
calendars for 1899, has been received
by Austin w. War; for distribution;
this calendar, like the railroad 1t
represents, is extremely popular with
the public. In the recent ace across
the continent, cutting down the fast
mail from New York to San Fran
cisco by thirteen hours, the "Burl-
ihgton" was an important factor
not only making Its run on time but
even beat its scheduled time by eight
minutes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
neREA'S RELATIVES.
A nother and Brother Of the Murdered Man
Reside In Scotland.
billings Gazette

ID. Chisholm MacGregor OF Park
City was a Billings visitoryesterday.
MI. MacGregor is a Scotchman and
was an acquaintance of Farquahr
McRea, the sheepman, who was
murdered in Fergus county several
months ago by the Calder boys md
Fisher. On his arrival in Billings
yesterday he found two letters
awaiting him, one from Christopher
McRae of Carndubh, Scotland, a
brother OF the deceased McRae. and
the otherfrom Hosack & Sutherland,
attorneys Of Oban, Scotland, and
both were inquiries of Farquahr Me-
Rae's death and also il he left any
estate.
Shortly after the murder Mr.. Mac
Gregor sent a couple of notices of the
killing to his old home in Scotland,
and these inquiries are the result.
The attorneys announced that they
had been retained by McRae's mother,
a Mrs. Fletcher, to see il there was
any estate.
Mr.. MacGregor secured the address
OF the administrator of the estate OF
McRae and has written to him enclos-
ing the two letters.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
Strayed

Strayed from Fletcher's ranch on
Casino creek last fall, two head OF
cattle; one cow with calf and one
two-year-old steer branded SS
on left ribs, also other brands =
not known.
A reward of s. each will be paid
for information leading to the re-
covery OF the above animals.
w. NJ. BUSCH, Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

Use Garland Stoves.
Osteopathy cures nervousness.
Oats wanted at Hobensack &Stod'
dard's.
c. b. johnson pays cashfor bounty
claims.
A new stock of reliable trusses al
Titles.
Bavarian beer at Schneider's Ii
equal to porter.
Overshoes for men women and
children at Stuart K Pauling.
Malt Extract, Pabst'sgreatinvalid
tonic, at L. q. S~chneider's.
Stuart & Pauling ~havejust received
a consignment OF boys listers.
Buy your shingles Of G. G. Long
Prices low and quality guaranteed
II you drink beer drink the best
Pabst's Blue Ribbon and Bavarian
at Schneider's.
Go to Hobensack & Stoddard's fol
air tight heaters.
Call and examine u line Of over
coats, listers, REFERS, canvas coats,
ETC., etc. Stuart & Pauling.
For a good article in mems and
youths boots and shoes and rubber
foot wear, call at T.. A. Fosters. A
complete line to select from.
Remember that Smith & Thomp'
son are the only exclusive furniture
dealers in Fergus county. Good
goods and low prices is their motto,
The Lewistown Bakery now has
a complete and choice stock of con.
fectionery and fruits. Good baker in
charge. Orders delivered To all
parts of the city.
Will you want that sewing ma
chine soon? The White sold by Hol-
ensack & Stoddard is equal to any
machine made. Get prices and terms
on the White.
Decker & Cook have opened a
butchershop ia the frame building on
Main street, opposite Landt's, to be
known as the Peoples meat market.
They will keep constantly on hand
all kinds Of fresh meat, sausage, poul-
try, etc. They ask a share Of the
public patronage, and will aim to
please their customers.
About Feb. ] "A farewell benefit will
be rendered Fred NJ. Winans on the
occasion Of that gentleman's depar'
ture for the east. A reproduction Of
the best features of the popular so
ciety MINISTRIES. which won 80 much
praise when produced in November
last, is contemplated, and the benefit
IL In charge of a committee who ap.
preciate the beneficent work of Mr.
Winans and will carry their plan into
successful execution.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

La grippe Is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken to avoid
it. Its specific cure Is One Minute
Cough Cure. A.. j.. Shepcrd, publisher
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser,
Eden, Mo-, says: "NO one will be dis
appointed in using One MinuteC Cough
Cure for la grippe" Pleasantto take,
quick to act. G. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

~HERE Is no more responsible position
on earth than that OF a railroad engin-
eer. On his steady nerves, clear brain
bright eye and perfect self command, de-
pend the safety Of the train and the lives
of its passengers. DR.. Miles Nervine ana
other remedies are especially adapted to
keeping the nerves steady, the brain clear
and the mental faculties unimpaired.
Engineer F. W. Mccoy. formerly OF 1873
Broadway, Council Bluffs, but now residing
at 9i11 Humboldt ST., Denver, writes that he
suffered for years fr m constipation, aus
ing sick, nervous and bilious headaches and
was fully restored to health by Dr.. Miles
Narya l. 7 Frar pile IhaarffIv mend
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
METHODIST U R

Lewistown-Services at IL a. m. and 80 p.
m. each Sunday; Class meeting at close of
morning service; Prayer meeting, Tuesday
evening.
Upper Cottonwood-Service on the First
Sunday of each month.
JOEL VIGUs, Pastor.
Ubet-Services every other Sunday at ii am.
and 1880 p. m; Sunday school every Sunday
at 10 a. m.
Beaver Creek-ServiCes at 3 D. m. every other
Sunday; Sunday school every Sunday at 2
p. IN. c. J.. ST. HILL, Pastor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
Church DIRECTORY.
CHURCH.

Lewistown-D Divine worship each Lords Day
al IL a. n. and 1880 p. m; Sunday school at
R:l5 p. M; Midweek service, Thursday even
ing at 1880. Visitors are cordially invited.
KENNETH BROWN, Pastor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee,
every bottle of Chambcrlain's Cougl
Remedy to he ar represented, and j
not satisfactory after two-thirds %
the contents have been used, will r.
fund the money to the purchaser
There is no better medicine made fol
la grippe, colds and whooping cough
Price, % and soc per bottle. Try ii
All druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

nerve a Liver fllls, i
DR.. Miles Remedies"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
mr. MILES MEDICAI
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

DR.. Miles Pain Pills, zone cent a dose"