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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
This increased the mystery. But

This increased the mystery. But |
would solve it soon.
AS soon as the performance was over
! went to the stage door where all the
participants of the evening would leave
the theater. / waited on the opposite
side of the street for her TO appear. 1
crossed and stood under the lamp that
lighted the sidewalk dimly around the
door. One or two who | WIS almost
sure were she passed out into the wait
ing hacks, but still | did not feel fully
satisfied. IL was growing very late
and | was chilly from the damp air
that was drifting in from the harbor.
Presently the ~janitor came and turned
out the light and all was darkness. The
last hack had rolled away some mill
utes bcfore-eyidently all were out who
went that ~way-and. foiled in ny
search, | turned homeward oncc more.
The next day | felt angry with her;
angry for no cause of he's. but ar"rv
because l had been prevented from
meeting her. | did not care to hang
about Palmer's, nor did / have any ex-
cuse to take me in there. / thought, |
will not go by Palmer's this morning.;
| will not look for her face; | will stop
before | get too far.
That morning | went to my work by
another route. | saw new things and
met new faces, and arrived at my Office
without having once thought of her.
But all day while at my desk, | kept
feeling that the day had not Eeen prop
erly begun, and | counted the hours til
the time should come when | would be
free to GO home and go past h'r again.
Again my plans were changed, this
time through no agency of mine, for as
] was leaving the Office, | saw in his
charming little carriage my friend
Knowles, who, seeing me, refined in and
said: Here, Old man, let me drive you
home. Jump in here. | won't take
No for an answer" So | got IN BESIDE
him and we rode homewG.d by another
route.
"Old boy" said Knowles, you are not
looking yourself; what's the matter
with YOU, are you in love?"
"No, l guess not" ! replied, anyway
I have no reason to be; | don't know
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

throttle the fellow, but, realizing that
such a deed would be disastrous to all
concerned, | swallowed my wrath and,
with one parting glance, turned on
my way and went home for the night.
This was the beginning of a series of
unhappy and restless evenings. My
mind could not keep away from
thoughts of this girl, and l could find
no diversion that would direct my
thoughts to other things. l tried tie
theater, but that proved fruitless, for |
constantly scanned the audience TO see
il 1 could discover her face, and when
the curtain rose / looked as eagerly
among the players.
One evening, as / was looking at the
performers, by some unaccountable at
traction, my sight was drawn to m
young woman, who, in playing n sub
ordinate part, was oostumed in a nicely
fitting suit of brown. What was il that
made ii seem familiar? 1t was the cos
tune / had seen her wear, as she stood
one morning in Palmer's window, as |
passed. Could it be that l had found
her at last! The face did not seem quite
the same. but the dress could swear to.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

where it is seat, IL IL is out Of the win
dow, but | don'tthink ] kno: her let's
drive round by there anti We may see
her"
wns only too delighted ct the r.os-
pect Of seeing her, and we soon came
lookout for my divinity Fortune
favored us-there she stood. rpvelrd
in the ncarer glances, while Knowles
snickered and then laughed loudly.
"Oh, oh, / thought | knew her. You
fool! that's the wax-face lay figure they
fit and display dresses oyer."-Boston
Budget.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
The salt OF the Earth.

In an old-fashioned homo of New Or
leans there Was a company nj dinner,
and the ladies were discusslngthc wom-
an question. A gentleman present.
after hearing all the pros and cons.
facetiousiy l,I.S:'.cl thc ivo preach
ers were discussing the same problem
recently in his hearing, ard they both
agreed that it %portended evil, and that
women were responsible for most of the
evil in the world-in fact, that women
were worse than men" One of the
ladies Indignantly retortcd: Indeed.
they are not; women are the salt of the
earth" Oats so, honey" put IN old
Aunt Susan from the kitchen; 'dat'sd de
Bible truf, for shore. Women is dc salt
oh de earth. just think oh Lots wife"
And everybody laughed at the sudden
and unexpected application of the old
Bible story.-Memphis Commercial
Appeal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

saw her looking at
me. L gave only a quick glance atEer
that time, hut her face haunted me all
Jay long as | sat at my desk; il kept
coming between my cFes and my work.
blotting cut ever .uea and thought of
what | was working on. | would try
TO drive il away, and for the moment
would succeed, but it was only for Il
moment. for il would come dancing
back with all its vision of loveliness-
those deep blue eyes and thai dainty
mouth with it's rosebud lips; a mouths
that seemed made Tor nothing harshef
than yiolets TO touch; and that hair,
as she wore il that morning, in little
waves that rippled down on either side
of her brow from the parting in the
middle.
l couldn't remember very well how
she was dressed. as | did not look at
her long enough; but her face, that
/ remembered well enough to be able
easily 10 identify her if | should meet
her on the street.
l looked for her when / went to
lunch, hoping that | might meet her,
but while | saw hundreds of faces, hers
was not among them. Q
/ left the office earlier that evening.
and as | began to near Palmer's ] looked
to catch a glimpse of her should she
happen to be there Palmer's, by the
way, is a fashionable ladies' garment
maker, and so | thought she might
have to be there again 10 attend To the
memorable demands Of her dressmaker.
AS ] hurried on. 7 almost trod on a
newsboy who was calling out his papers,
and ! iostled against an elderly man
who was CARRYING a paper parcel WITH
sufficient force to cause him to drop the
burden. With profuse apologies |
stopped and picked it up for him. lie
received my overtures with much calm
ness, looking over his glasses, and
screwiug M his mouth till the little
lines that radiated across his shaven
upper lip maize il look like a miniature
aurora borcalis. Then | continued my
hradlong fight and soon l was oppo-
site Palmer's.
looked up. Sure enough, there she
stood. looking down at the street. l
watched her, hut She did not seem to
change her position. stayed rs long
as | dared, for | knew the magnetic eff
feet on the lHsscrs-hy when one stops
TO look at anything intcntly. and | was
jealous enough not to want anyone else
To look M her.
| did not remain long; | crossed the
street and turned for one more look
this time | So far forgot myself as to
stand there for some time. and pres
emily the by passcrs, not cling my ear
nest gaze, began Ia look, and then stop
and watch the other side of the street,
to try to discover at what | was LOOK
ing so intently. Suddenly my ~reverie
was broken by the voice of n rather
fast-looklng young man: shes a
peach. that girl over there" That
brought me to my senses. l wanted to
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

than Of health. They forget that money Is
almost worthless without health to enjoy
II. If men and women will take DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, they needn't
worry much about old age. The years will
go by, but they won't show II. This medi-
cine makes digestion perfect, and changes
a disordered stomach into a healthy n
that works as Nature intended. It regulates
the liver, enriches the blood and tones the
nerves. 1t prevents consumption by curing
bronchitis, lingering coughs and bleeding
lungs. The Discovery" contains no al
cohol; no false or uncertain stimulus; the
power it gives is the power of Nature: deep,
genuine and lasting. It does not create a
craving for stimulants. In serious cases of
sickness, DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y,
will give free advice and counsel to those
who write him.
1.-THE reason / delayed writing was because I
wanted TO wait one war after I had taken the
medicine before giving my statement, and now
/ can send a good, conscientious testimonial"
writes Chas. II. Sergeant, of Plain City, Madison
Co., Ohio. "During the summer and fall Of 1896
] became all rundown nerves and stomach
were out Of order. Iwrote 10 DR.. Pierce for ad.
vice. He said I had general debility, and advised
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, aud /
used six bottles. Since I stopped taking IL about
one year ago, I have not taken any medicine OF
any kind, and have been able TO work every day.
Ny appetite is good, ! can eat three square meals
a day, and ! do not feel that miserable burning
In the stomach after eating"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

SCHOOL BOARD.
w. y. Cort. Chairman; +. 4. Wright. John
Nadnais, J. B.Thompson, K. q. Jackson, LIP.
Slater, w. II. Culver. 4. q. Worden, Clerk.
Regular meetings FIRST Saturday Of each month
at s p. M, at Cort & Worden's Office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
THE DEVELOPMENT OF GENIUS.

When Jimmy was a little boy
He's now jes' t~wcnty-ono-
His parents talked with ecrs:ant Joy
About their hopeful son
His mother said hat Jim would be
A parson coed an true:
His father Kinder lowed tibet he
In Law Eould better do.
His gran'pap said he'd give the press
An intelleckchul feast:
His gran'ma shifted an put her guess
On president at least.
The neighbors had opinions free;
Some booked i'm fur finance,
An others said he'd KIT tCr be
A gineral with the chance.
An still we're waitin' anxiously.
An still it's even bets,
Fur Jim's done nothia' yet, We see,
But jes' smoke eli arettts.
Washington Star.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
0RHN ACHE and RHBrHATIsM relieved
~ Mby DIR. Miles Norye Plasters.

LEWISTOWN LODGE NO. 81, A.
+. & A. NJ, meets every first and
trhid Saturday in each month.
Visiting Brothers are cordially in
vited. q. W. Cook, w. NJ.
III A. MoULToN, Secretary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

JUDITH LODGE, NO. 80. /. o. o. F.
Meets every Monday evening in the Stafford
Block. Visiting bretheren are cordially invited
10 attend. JAS. NJ, CROFT, N.G.
A. W. SToDDARD. Rec. Secy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
THE GIRL AT PALMER'S.
BY JOHN s.

[ all began OFT
morning in April
hen ! was going
down town to my
Office, | happened
to look upat Palm
er's window and
gay her lnnkinp at
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

BIG SPRINu. CAMP No. los. WOOD
MEN OF TIE WORLD; Meets the second
and fourth Tuesday Of each month at Stafford's
hall. Main street, at 5 .. m.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
Fergus County Officers.

District Court Sessions. 1899 March 18th,
May 20h. August 18th, November tth.
County Commissioner meet in regular ses-
sions on the first Monday of March, June, Sep
TENDER and December.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-18
MINISTER'S SON UNDER ARREST
Elijah Moore Is Charged With the
Murder of His Father

Dexter, Mo. Nov. 17.-Much mystery
surrounds the death of Rev. Jesse Moore,
the Methodist minister, who was assassi-
mated yesterday at his home near Pyle,
six miles from Dexter. So far as known
he had no enemies and was universally
loved and respected. Although three sons
slept in the same room with their father,
all the members OF the family declare
they heard nothing of the shot. A shot
gun was found on a rack on the rear
porch, with one barrel empty, showing
that 1t recently had been discharged. Be-
fore the coroner, Elijah, the oldest son,
testified that last week his father loaned
the gun to a neighbor, whom he (witness)
did not know Elijah says he believes that
this unknown neighbor last night returned
with the gun, killed his father and placed
the weapon in the rack. The jury rem
dered a verdict that the minister came
to his death at the hands of some un-
known assassin. Prosecuting Attorney
Farris and Sheriff Evans, however, de-
cided to arrest Elijah Moore, and he is
now in Jail at Bloomfield. The young
man vigorously processes his innocence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-18

consider our protection 10 be in our SUI
perior facilities and we do not fear new
distilieries starting up so long as We seek
to make only reasona BILE profit
He added that the company now controls
the output of the standard brands OF
whisky, and he said, I'VE intend 10
hold the production Of spirits down TO the
demand by holding our price down near
TO the cost OF production
A change OF revenue laws so as to per-
nit the transportation of alcohol in tank
cars was advocated by Mr.. Rice. With
this change. ne thought the United States
could supply the world with alcohol He
also thought that the whisky tax should
be lower.
George H. Webster, president of the
Armour Elevator company and for nearly
thirty years associated with P. D. Armour
in his grain and packing business, was
the only other witness before the sub
committee Mr. Webster admitted Ia
Armour is in combination with Charles
Counselman whereby prices for grain in
the west and Missouri river points are
maintained but he said this could not
work against the farmer, but rather
helped him. Mr.. Webster denied strongly
the charges made against Mr.. Armour
by yesterdays witnesses. He denied that
Mr.. Armour had cornered the b4rley mar
ket. The question Of private cars he said.
does not enter into the grain trade.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-18
WHISKY TRUSTS PRESIDENT
Explains the Purpose and Operations
ofThaf Concern.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE Industrial
Commission has received from Andrew
Carnegie a promise 10 appear before the
commission in December and give his
testimony upon the subject Of trusts. Mr..
Carnegie's testimony will be the last taken
upon this subject preparatory 70 the re-
port ntrusts. which Will be made to con-
gress early in January. Hon. John Wan
amaker is expected to testify before the
commission next week upon the question
OF combination stores.
Samuel NJ. Rice. president OF the Dis
tiIing Company Of America. commonly
designated as the Whisky Trust, was be-
fore the commission today. he said that
his company controlled about - per cent
OF the spirits distilled in the United States
BUT that the company had abandoned the
policy Of cutting prices. There was no In
tention of driving competitors out q bust
ness, the intention being 20 sell Al fair
aur sure profit, letting Others do as they
might please in fixing prices. M Rice
gave the details Il the organization Of the
trust OF the capital stock OF the CON-
pany there had been issued 81 -5a,In9 n
preferred and $50 80 n common stock
Mr.. Rice said he could rot say what
amount had been paid 20 the organizers
O fthe trust but as Il was a very delicate
and important undertaking he thought
they should have beza paid vel Mr- Rice
contended that the effect 81 the fc0rnbsTa-
ton was 10 chesCea the cost q prodEc-
ton and also 70 lessen the price 10 IRE
consumer Oar plan. he said. Is 10
control the business so a. 20 prevent
overproduction- sut we Do net seek a
MONOPOLY Anyone Z welcome 70 Say ID
the business. and ws Go NOT eat pr IS
nor 90 we intend % cot ,neEz our agszts
have strict irstv1ctiens Q ntazt pain. We
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-18
SURE TO ASK
The Kind of Coffee When Postum Is
Well Made.

Three great coffee drinkers were my
old school friend and her two daughters.
They are always complaining and
taking medicine. I determined to give
them Postum Food Coffee instead OF cof-
fee when they visited me, 50 without say
ing anything 10 them abo,1. il, I made a
big pot of Postum the first morning,
using four heaping teaspoons to the pint
of water and let it boil twenty minutes,
stirring down occasionally.
Before the meal was half over, each
one passed the cup te be rehlled. remark
ing how fne the coffee was The mother
asked for third cup and inquired as to
the brand Of coffee I used. didn't an
swer her question Just then. for I had
heard her say a while before that she
didn't like Postum Food Coffee unless K
was more than half old-tashioned coffee.
After breakfast I told her that the cof-
fee she liked SO well al breakfast wa.
pure Postum Food Coffee. and the reason
she liked Il vas because it was properly
made, that is. Il was boiled long enough
10 bring out The favor. have been
/ brought Up from 3 nervous. Hretched in
/ valid. 70 a fine condition of physical
health by leaving or coffee and using
I Postum Food Coffee.
! II am doing all can TO help the world
/ out OF coffee slavery. to Postum freedom.
| and have earned the gratitude OF many
| many frsends."-Myra J. Taller, tx
Troost avenue. Kansas City. No.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-18
KAISER LEAVES FOR ENGLAND
Does a Little Dragging About Samoa
Before Starting.

Berlin, Nov. T--EmperOr William. the
empress aud two Of their sons, Auguste
William and Oscar. left Potsdam at s
o'clock this morning for Kiel. on their
way to England.
Kiel. Prussia, Nov. 17-Emperor VIII
lam. the empress and the two younger
princes arrived here this afternoon and
were received at the railway station by
the elder princes. Empress Augusta Vie
toria. with the younger sons. immedi-
ately went on board the imperial yacht
HohenzoIlern. and the emperor. accom-
panied BY the two elder attended a mus
ter Of naval recruits. The kaiser, IN the
course Of an address. abiding to the fact
that Germany, a decade ago. had lost
many brave sailors and excellent officers
on the Samoan coast. said. This land.
however. Is now our and viii remain
ours as long as there IS a German empire.
The German eagle IS gradually spreading
Itself and increasing the feet destined 70
protect our brothers abroad" Admiral
Won Rooster. replying 70 his majesty in
the name Of the Baltic naval station. de-
clared that ali were ready az any time g.
do their duty for the honor n the Rag.
even to the last drop o. their blood.
Berlin. Nov 1s.-Count Won BUel9w
VIII not make a Samoan statement n the
reichstag until Russia has formally noti-
fed Germany ~ i,s consent its agree-
ment entered into between Great Britain
and Germany.
San Francisco Nov. 17.-Adivces 20 tie
ASSOCIATED press from Apia- samoa dat
cd November 2. received to-day per steam
e. Alameda from Australian ports. via
Apla and Honolulu state that every
thing ss quiet IN tho samoan group: rat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-18
MOODY BREAKS DOWN
Great Evangelist Troubled
With a Heart Affection.
SERIOUS BUT NOT CRITICAL
Leaves Kansas City for His
New England Home.
SERIOUS BUT NOT CRITICAL

Kansas City, No., Nov. T.-Dwight L.
Moody, the evangelist. who has been
preaching heer to thousands nightly in
preaching here to thousands nightly in
Convention Hall, is broken in health and
is suffering from an affection of the
heart. His engagement here was
cut short and tonight he is enroute to
his home at Mortified, Mass, in the care
of DR.. Schauier of this city and Mr.. c.
M. Vining, teller of the Union National
bank. They are travelling in a special
car provided by the committee of church
men who brought Mr.. Moody to Kansas
City, and are going over the Wabash by
way of Chicago and Buffalo. 1t is admit
ted that Mr.. Moodys condition is serious,
though not critical.
When the evangelist was seen at
his hotel shortly before being taken to
the railway station, he expressed the be-
lief that his condition was not serious.
He stated that he was feeling very weak
and added: II have had trouble with my
iiO0AL AOA q SOOO iidAlS DuN L 4iONSl
felt weak, as do now. There is nothing
alarming about my condition, 1 believe"
Since last Sunday night the evangelist
hasbeen preaching in Convention Hall.
where the audiences on several occasions
have numbered fully 1900 Several times
he has spoken with difficulty and has
been compelled a times to sit up all
night, as he could not breathe while ly-
ing down. He was too ill to go to the hall
this afternoon and a large audience which
had gathered was turned away.
Evangelist R. E. Tore of Chicago will
come here to finish the series of meet
ings
The reports as to the seriousness of
Mr. Moody's condition are conflicting.
Several of his intimate friends stated to-
night that while his condition was seri-
Gus, it was not critical. These friends,
however, reluctantly admitted that they
believed his career as a great public
speaker was nearing the end. DR..
Schauher stated tonight that in his opin-
ion the evangehst's condition was not
essentially worse than for some time
past, and that he was simply exhausted
from his recent exertions before the big
crowds that have gathered to hear him
DR.. Sehauffier added, however, that Mr..
Moody must have quiet and rest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-18
THOUGH CASTRO Is A DICTATOR
1t Is Predicted That He Will Do His
GnunfrY iE0nd

New York, Nov. I7.-American capital
to the amount of $3,O00, 900 has become in
terested in Venezuelan banking, a conces-
sion having been granted to George w.
Upton of Ohio for the organization of a
national banking system which will prac-
tieally control the finances Of the coun-
try. Mr.. Upton, with his wife, reached
New York City on the Red D line steam
ship, the Philadelphia. Sonora Andrade,
who wa smet at San Juan, Porto Rico,
by her husband, the deposed president Of
Venezuela, who intends to make his home
in that island, was also on the Phila-
defphia. Mr.. Upton is enthusiastic over
Venezuela. He predicts a long peace for
the country and declares that there Is no
likelihood of war with CColOmbia. Gas
tro, who may be called a dictator" said
Mr.. Upton, has made splendid impress
sion, and will, I believe, give the country
an administration which will be all that
could be desired. He has started well by
refusing to punish any Of his opponents.
He has declared in favor of a free press
and free speech, has released all polid-
cal prisoners and refused to permit con-
tinuation of CONSUMPTION. He Is young,
full of vigor and ambition and immensely
popular
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-18

of wheat aggregate S1,779,S69 bushels,
against $685. 5S bushels last year and
95,s735 26 bushels in 1898. Corn exports
for the week aggregate 4,603,716 bushels,
against 1851, 447 bushels last week, 1851, 724
bushels in this week a year ago, 3,20S, 1870
bushels in 1884, 2,975,721 bushels in 1896.
and LAB, 167 bushels in 1895. Since July l,
this season, corn exports aggregate S.
Gross bushels against 56S2S,916 bushels
during the same period a year ago, and
S. $40, 40 bushels in 1898.
Business failures in the United States
this week number 1873, as compared with
1S2 last week, 229 in this week year ago,
235 in 1897 sos in 1896, and 1923 in 1895. Bust
ness failures in the Dominion Of Canada
are 10, against % last week, "a in this
week a year ago. 81 in 1897. AZ in 1896 and
~ in 1885,