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The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27

attorney and swore ous warrant for Mr..
Potter's arrest"
Mr.. Menage stated that as SOON ~
the affairs Of the company could be ad-
justed he hoped TO continue the business,
but it was not possible ~ this time to tell
Just what would be done.
The warrant charging Walter H. Pot
TER with the larceny and en- bezxlement
Of $4,000 from the w. s. Parker com pany,
was drawn up BY County Attorney LIB
By Saturday evening and placed In the
hands of deputy Marshal Firth for SER
vice. Mr.. Firth went to Mr. Potter's
boarding place ut $50 Spring street and
rang tho oeIl 1t was about 10 o'clock.
and Mr.. Potter was In bod. His wife,
to whom he has been married about .
year, came to the door In response to q
summons and told the officer that Mr..
Potter would be down stairs In . minute.
MIR. Potter dressed and came down stairs
and was placed under arrest. he was
shown the warrant charging him with
embeZzlement, but fuads no statement
about 1t. or course his wife and her
IN othsr expressed their surprise and were
considerably excited, but after getting
some things which he thought might bs
needed Mr.. Potter walked TO the police
station with the deputy marshal.
At the police station Mr.. Potter was
taken into the deputy marshAIs office.
He appeared calm aud collected and
showed no traces OF tndi gnation or sur
prise, taking things In most matter OF
fact and easy manner. Several reporters
were present. when Mr.. Potter arrived
They asked him n he cared TO make any
statements. He filled and lighted pipe
and after puffing Mt IL for moment, said
that he had absolutely nothing TO say.
He said that he had employed Mr.. Charles
A. True ~ his counsel and until he had
conferred with him would have no state
ments to make.
"You have been accused, Mr.. Potter, as
you are probably aware, Of some things
which, TO say the least. are not very crNd-
liable to you, II they ars true. Have you
anything to say about themy' was asked.
"No, with 20 to merely gay that
decline to say any thing" sail Mr.. Potter
with a smile. His manner towards the
reporter wAs very pleasant and gentle
manly. He did not seem to be at all
ruffisd and made himself perfectly at
homo In the deputy marsbal's or1os.
When asked II he had made any attempt
to ssours bondsmen, Mr.. Potter said that
he had not
The man under arrest on the charge
OF embezxlement has been resident OF
Portland for about two years. He came
here from Boston to enter the employ u
years old and as has been stated, has been
married only about year. While la
Roxbury Mr., Potter was employed by Ba-
con & Iarbull, the owners IF large Nv
cry stabls as ook keeper.
At 3 o'clock this morning Mr.. Potter
had not obtained bail and was at the
police station. He was not confined
In osll, but was lodged In the deputy
marshal's private room.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27
HAD BERN AT NASHUA.

Mr.. Andrew Rich, this Portland under.
taker, received q letter from an undertak-
er ir Nashua, N. H.. yesterday, saying
that he had bsan made the victim Of a
trick similar to that worked on MIR. Rich
ThuTsdN
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27
WALLACE ROSS DEAD.

London, November %. Mr.. Wallace
Ross of st. John, N. B.. the oarsman.
died today at Charing Cross hospi tai.
after brief Illness. He had bssn at the
Earlscourt exhibition and was just pre-
pairing to return home.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27
p. H. gibson.

Gnrdinsr. November 26.-P. II. ellison
ths oldest carriage manufacturer In the
city, died at his home on Harrison ave-
nue., at Be-, Sunday morning.
he was born In Plymouth, Mssi.. In 1898
and began business In this city In 1850.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27
OWEN, MOORE & 60

lettes, sizes 20 to 81, at
25c, 29c and 34c.
Hosiery.
A lot of extra heavy
Onyx black fleeced cot
ton Hosiery (women's),
ribbed top, high sp!iced
heels, at three pairs for
$1.00, were SOC a pair.
ChiAayeN's Hosiery Counter.
A lot of extra heavy
cotton Stockings, at 10c,
also a lot of heavy ribbed
wool Stockings, at 19c,
marked down from 25c,
sizes 6 to 8 1-2.
Notion Counter.
A lot of Littleton's
Dress Fasteners, black,
drab and white, at 10c,
been 20c. Also a lot of
German Toilet Pins, jet
heads, assorted sizes, on
large and small cubes, at
sc.
Gioves.
An assorted lot of two
clasp Monarch" and
"Brighton' p. X. Gloves,
1.25, marked down from
1.65 and 200.
MEMS Gko0eS.
A lot of Adler's out
seam Walking Gloves,
good colors, at LA, been
been 1.50.
MEMS OndeYzVear.
One lot of winter
weight "Oneita" Balbrig-
gan Combination Suits,
at Csc, slightly imperfect,
otherwise would be worth
1.50.
MEMS Hosiery Counter.
One lot of heavy silk
en- hose, also a lot of
fleece lined cotton half
hose, black and tan, at
19c. were 25c.
Umbrellas Counter.
A lot of fine serge rain
Umbrellas, steel rods,
paragon frames and nat
ural handles, at 5Sc,
marked down from 75c-
right for men and women.
Trimmings Counter
Six styles of narrow
jet trimming, at 25c a
yard, been Soc. And a
lot of fancy Belt Buckles,
at soc, been 75c, SEC and
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27
Laees Counter.

One lot of laced,
tucked, ribboned and
embroidered G h i IF on
Frontings, short pieces
mostly, been $3.50 to
400 yard, to go at haF
price Monday.
Linens.
One lot of damask
Table Sets, (cloth and
napkins) at $500 the
set, regular price $500.
One lot OFF, inch pure
linen Table Damask,
three new designs, at
zoe a yard, regular price
$1.00. One lot of hem
stitched Tray Cloths,
size 1Sx29, at SOC,
marked from roc.
Ribbons.
One lot of Liberty Silk
Ribbons, all colors, at
25c a yard, been 39c.
One lot of plaid Velvets,
90 inches wide, at SOC a
yard, regular price SIPS.
HanakeyrhaeJs Counter.
An assorted lot of
mourning Handkerchiefs,
at IL 1-2c, been 25c and
36c.
Infants Outfits.
A lot of French and
German Flannels fit for
Shirt Waists, Dressing
Sacks, etc, at 4Sc yard,
marked down from &c.
Also a lot of infants
worsted Mittens, black
and white, at lac, marked
down from 19c. Also a
lot of Elder Down Tam
o-shanter Caps, at 19c,
marked down from 25c.
In same section, lot of
Short Coats, at 0Ne-tkara
off regular price.
Skirts Counter.
One lot of black
moired Skirts, stripes
and spots, flannelette
lined, at 69c, been $1.OO.
At same counter, a lot
of st. Mary's Wrapper
Blankets, gray, with
fancy border, at 1929,
were 800.
Ltn,ngs Counter
One lot of moreen
Velour, 26 inches wide,
pink, blue and brown,
for skirts, at II Lee a
yard, marked down from
1Sc.
Underwear Counter, MusA,
A lot of women's mus
lin Night Robes, empire
style, trimmed with Swiss
embroidery, at 5Sc, were
Toe.
C0rsets Counter.
One lot of CIV. b."
short, low bust Corsets,
black, white and drab, at
S1.25, marked from L75.
Also a lot of Sterling sill
yer Garter Clasps,at 59c,
were SOC.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27

The weather fodau
ID likely 10 Be safr.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27
OWEN, MOORE & co.
Annual M Getting.

ANNUAL W. SStibSs
The annual meeting OF the stockholders of the
Portland. Mt Desert & Machias steamboat
Company viii be held at the general Offices OF
the Matte Central Railroad Co.. Portland. on
Tuesday. lice. 8, 1899, at o'clock p. m, to act
upon the fol IwiIg articles:
l. To bear the report OF the treasurer.
2. TO elect director for tue ensuing year.
3. To revise and amend the bylaws.
4. To act apon any other business that may
come before tue meeting.
This meeting will be adjourned to Friday
Dec. Is, at same place and hour.
nov27diw GEO. W. YORK. Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-27

II II ERE'S an inter-
Il Il esting list of
Thanks Civ ing
Bargains, a string of re-
markable chances to buy
wantable merchandise at
a fraction of the real
worth.
Silks Counter.
One lot of Cheney
Bros. fine printed Flor
entine Silks, at 4Sc a
yard.
Dyabe,1es Room.
An assorted lot of
white tamboured Muslin
which has been IL IL
to 25c a yard to go at
haJf price to-day.
Needlezooyk Counter.
An assorted lot of
Shoe Bags and Laundry
Bags which have been
25c, 49c and $1.00, to go
at haT prize to-day.
Leather Goods Counter.
Our entire stock of
metal Belt Buckles,
which have been 25c
and SOC, to go at half
price to-day.
Fancy GOODS Counter.
One lot of photographs,
mounted on glass with
gilt moulding backs, at
15c, were 25c.
/eaoeiyy Counter
One lot of Lorgnette
Chains, at 19c, were 25c.
Stationery Counter
A lot of high class
Papeteries in fancy box
es, the box a bit soiled,
at 15c, been 19c and 25c.
One lot of Card Games,
at 10c, were 25c.
Toilet Goods.
One lot of notified
CASTLE Soap, at sc a big
cake. One lot of Toilet
Boxes, containing a bot
tie of Perfumery, a bot
tie of toilet water and a
package of sachet, at 19c
a box. One lot of Wei
Polish for kid shoes, at
II lie.
Ha6erdaskeyy.
One lot of mems blue
flannel Shirts, at CSC,
been $3.50 and 200.
One lot of mems laund-
cred dress Shirts, at 49c,
been $1.00 and 1.25-
some Of them slightly
soiled.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
SAYS HOBSON Col fifty THOUSAND.


Helena, Mont, May l5.-FollOwing
the actions brought in the courts of
Silver Bow county by Fred White
side against the Butte Miner and w.
A. Clark asking 100000 damages for
reflections upon his character in the
last senatorial fight, sensational
move was made in the supreme court
today. Papers were filed by Fred
Whiteside calling for the disbarment
of John B Welcome because OF his
connection with the notorious bribery
OF last winter, and the supremecourt
set June IL as the date when Welcome
must show cause why the petition
should not be granted. The petition
cites the main allegations made by
Whiteside and mis- crowd last winter,
reciting that certain amounts had
been handed him (Wbiteside) to be
paid Clark, Carr, Myers and Others
for their votes for w. A. Clark.
The Others of whom the petitioner
swears on Information, 1t Is believed,
received the amounts named are: 5.
=. HObson, IA large sum of money
which your petitioner, on informa-
tion and belief, places at $50, 200; w.
+. Tierney, $4,000; ID. g. Warner,
$4,000; Stephen Bywater $4,000.
Petitioner also alleges that in
September, 1898, j. B. Welcome, A. j {.
Steel, W. j. Bickiord, J, =. NJ. Neill,
c. W. Clark, a. j. Davidson and
divers Others, wrongfully and mall
iciously conspired by constant use of
money at the election to secure the
election Of members who would favor
Clark and paid out large sums.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
School Closing at District No. ~.

An eight months term OF school
closed last Friday In District No. IA.
The school house was artistically
trimmed with evergreens, pictures
and work 0f the school. A display
of the children's work was arranged
on tables and was examined by the
patrons and friends until O'Clock,
after which pleasing program was
given. Some Of the exhibits deserve
special mention. The passenger ship,
"The Judith" by Alfred Anderson,
was beautifully painted, rugged and
manned. Many passengers were on
deck.
A stone house with its blonde oc-
cupant was an artistic exhibit by
Oscar Anderson. The log cabin, well
chinked with mortar, with roof and
ends Of logs painted red, and lace cur
tains at windows. displayed the ar
tistic taste Of Edward Mcdonnell.
Three oil paintings by Claire Acly
showed that he Possesses consider
able ability in that line.
The paper iris and roses by Mamie
Anderson were elegant.
The drawings done by the pupils
were especially good.
The pupils whose general average
for the term was above ninety are as
follows: Claire Acly, Mamie Ander-
son, James Mcdonnell, Honor Nc
Donnell, Mary Mcdonnell, Ella Roo
ney, Oscar Anderson, Beulah Culnan,
Annie Mcdonnell
GRACE HARRIS, Teacher.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
DEWEY CALLED
THEM DOWN
The Admiral Told the Ger
mans They Could Get a
Fight Quickly.
Capt Coghlan Of the Raleigh Relates
a Conversation Which Took
Place on the Olympia in
Manila Bay.

Capt. Coghlan OF the United States
cruiser Raleigh was banqueted at the
Union League club in New York re-
Gently. When called upon to speak,
he accepted all the good things that
have been said about him and his
men as meant for Admiral Dewey.
Every day we were with him. he
added, 1--WE learned more and more
to like him, and more and more how
the country's interests were safe in
his hands, and how he could do moth
ing but that which would rebound
to the country'scredit. Throughout
those long, weary months Of waiting
and the most outrageous nagging
that anybody could suffer, wearing
him to the very bone, he held himself
up and he held us up with him."
Then Capt. Coghlan told the fol-
lowing story OF his admiral:
"An officer of our friend, Admiral
Won Diedrichs. came one day to make
complaint. 1t was my pleasure TO
step out on the quarter deck just AZ
he came aboard. 1t was partly by
accident and partly by design. |
heard him tell the admiral about his
complaint and | heard the admiral
reply:
"'Tell your admiral those ships Of
his must stop when ! say so. i wish
to make the blockade Of this harbor
complete
"The German officer replied:
But we fly the flag.
"The reply OF the admiral was just
like Dewey. He said
"Those flags can be bought at half
dollar yard anywhere
There was no fun in that express
sion of the admiral. He told the Of
ficer that any one could fly German
flag. and that a whole Spanish fleet
might come upon him with German
flags up. Then he drew back and
stroked his mustache. He has a
great habit of stroking his mustache
when he gets mad. He said:
"'Tell your admiral that ] am
blockading here. Now note carefully
what say, and tell your admiral
that ssy It. / have been making
this blockade az easy for everybody
IA could, but am getting tired OF
the puerile work done here. 1t has
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
Power Mercantile Co.

been of such IA character AZ a man
would not notice, although children
might fight over ii. hut the time has
come when IL must stop. Tell your
admiral that the slightest infraction
of any rule will mean but one thing
That will be war. It will be so ac-
cepted and resented Immediately. II
your people are ready for war with
the United States, they can have it at
any time
81 am free to admit that it almost
took my breath away. 1t came ~
suddenly. We had expected 1t all
along, but the things you have been
expecting always come Unexpectedly
Az he left with face about this long
indicating by holding up his hands,
far apart, the German said to me:
Il think your admiral does not
exactly understand
He not only does understand
told him, but he means what he
says, and you had better look out
"After that they did not breathe
more than four times successfully
without asking permission"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
We HANDLE Everything.
CHAS. LEH1AN & Co.
II Telephone II.

indications, that this one intends to
go down to Lavina and thence out
In the direction of Billings. The
Burlington survey ors were in that
locality last year and made three
surveys. and the route taken Ia along
one of the routes over which the
surveyors worked.
'.The heavy grading on this route
has already been done. 1t will cost
as little to build a railroad from
Leadboro to Billings as over a
similar distance anywhere In the
state. The first 10 miles 1t may cost
something for right-Of-way through
the ranches that will be crossed by
the road, but from that point on the
country is not only level and easy to
build through but it is sparsely set
tied and the damages will be slight"
The work on the Montana railroad, +,
which was badly hit by the floods Of
the winter, is now going ON full tilt.
The company has good force of
lab0rers on the track and expects to
be open within another week or ten
days. Since the road has been
blocked, the people of large section
of the country have suddenly come
to appreciate what a convenience it
has been to them since 1t was first
built. Residents OF the central part
of the state who before the road
came in did not think they needed
one, are now waiting anxiously for
the day when they can again go in
and out by rail.
In the event that the connection
should be made by the way OF Bill
ings, and heavy trains should run
over the line now constructed up
Sixteen Mile creek, considerable
changes would have to be made In
the character OF the road. The cuts
would have to be widened In places
and 1t is said that some Of the curves
would be made less severe, while
there would be heavier construction
throughout.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
There's Only One Railroad

That operates its trains on the ia
nous block system between the
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Chi
cago;
That lights its trains by electricity
throughout;
That uses thecelebrated electric berth
reading lamp;
That runs four splendidly equipped
passenger trains every day from
st. Paul and Minneapolis through
to Chicago via Milwaukee;
And that road is the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.
1t also operates steam-heated vesti-
buled trains, carrying the latest
privatecOmpartmentcars library
buffet smoking ears, and palace
drawing-room sleepers.
Parlor cars, free reclining chair cars
and the very best dining car serv-
ice.
For lowest rates to any point in the
United States, Canada or Mexico
apply TO ticket agents, or ad-
dress
j. T. CONLEY,
Asst Genl Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, Minn.
NoTE.-Elegantly equipped trains
from st. Paul and Minneapolis
through to Peoria, st. Louis and
Kansas City daily.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
MORE RAIL-
ROAD TALK.
Montana Railroad Building To-
ward Martinsdale.
Speculations Concerning the Roads
Ultimate Observation-Disclosures to
Lewistown or Not

1t is reported that Cook & Wold-
son have recently taken a contract
to extend the Montana Railroad,
which now runs as far as LeadbOro,
to a point 25 miles down the Mussel-
shell river, which would bring 1t to a
place three miles east of Martinsdale.
The ultimate destination OF the road
ia as yet a matter of conjecture. The
residents OF the neighborhood that
the road penetrates do not pretend
to be able to even guess. The rumor
has gained ground, however, that
the projectors have something more
than a tacit agreement with the
Burlington company as to the dispo-
sition of the road II it is built and
successfully operated. The owners
are reported as saying that it is their
intention to go to Lewistown. The
people OF Martinsdale neighborhood
believe that while Lewistown may
be taken in eventually, it will be by
"a branch connection, and that the
road now being built will have Bill
ings in its vision most of the time.
The connection with Billings, with
the Improvement OF the present road
between Lombard and Leadboro,
would bring the Burlington within a
few miles of Helena and would give
some color to the claim made several
months ago that the Burlington had
it's eye on the Pacific coast and
wanted an outlet through Montana.
1t was said at that time that II
would connect with the Oregon Short
Line II possible.
Cook & Woldson have big out
fit going in," said man who recent
ly returned from a trip into that
section of the country, last evening.
They had reached Melville Monday
and were going right ahead. The
chief Of the expedition looked quite
springlike in his light box coat and
derby hat. They had, should Judge,
80 to 60 horses and an equipment
that looked like business. The con-
tract, was told, called for the com
pletion of the grading opposite
Martinsdale by or before July 4.
at is impossible to get official in
formation, as a matter Of course, as
to what a railroad intends to do,
but it seemed probable, from outside
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain Pain Balm trial. 1t
will not cost you cent il 1t does no
good. One application will relieve
the pain. 1t also cures sprains and
bruises In one-third the time required
by any other treatment. Cuts, burns,
frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side
and chest, glandular and otherswell-
ings are quickly cured by applylngit.
Every bottle warranted. Price, %
and 80 cents. For sale by all drug
gists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
Casualties in First Montana.

April N.-Company c, Private
Gottlieb Mclean, arm, slight: Capt
Frank E. Green, ii company, hand
slight; Private G. Muhlieon, arm,
slight; Private Charles l.. Thompson
b company, leg, slight; Private
Martin b. Hall, F company, ear
slight; Corporal James O'Leary, NJ
company, shoulder, slight.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10

j. ID. Bridge, editor and proprietor
OF the Democrat, Lancaster, y. H.,
says; 81 would not be without One
Minute Cough Cure for my boy when
troubled with cough or cold. 1t is
the best remedy for Group | ever
used" e. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10

Pneumonia, la grippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whOoping cough readily
yield to One Minute Cough Cure. Use
this remedy in time and save doctors
bill-or the undertaker's. C.. L. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10

BY allowing the accumulations in
the bowels to remain the entire sys-
TEN Is poisoned. DeWitts Little
Early Risers regulate the bowels.
Try them and you will always use
them. c. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10

People who have once taken De-
Wits Little Early Risers will never
have anything else They are the
famous little pills" for torpid liver
and all Irregularities Of the system.
G. i. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10

1t makes no difference how bad the
wound ii you use DeWitt's Witch
Hazel salve; it will quickly heal and
leave no scar. G.. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10

Washington, May 5.-The war
department has received the follow
ing:
Manila, May 5.-The following are
casualties Mt San Tomas yesterday:
One officer, Lieut.. Tog art, Twen-
tieth Kansas, and four enlisted men
killed. Three officers and twenty
two enlisted men wounded. Among
the wounded is Gen. Funston, hand,
slight.
Gen. Lawton reports the capture
of over 10000 bushels of rice and 25O
tons OF sugar at Baluag. The value
of the substance captured at Malolos
is one and one-half million dollars.
Capture OF rice and corn belonging to
the enemy at various points. In
surgents destroyed by fire last night
the town of San Tofas and last even.
ing fired the city OF San Fernando.
Otis.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
FIGHTING
CONTINUED.
Peace Negotiations Suspended
For a Season.
Rebels Driven Beyond San Fernan-
do, Large Stores Falling
into Our Hands.

Manila. May 3.-There was a con-
ference, lasting two hours, today
between Gen. Otis and the envoys
from Gen. Luna, bearing a proposal
for q cessation Of hostilities. Gen.
Otis adhered to his refusal to rec-
ognize the so-calIed Filipino govern
ment. The Filipinos now ask truce
of three months, to enable Aguinaldo
to summon congress and consult
with the insurgent leaders on the
other islands. The ENJOYS admitted
that Aguinaldo has little control
fover affairs outside of the island Of
Luzon. The Filipino ENJOYS
abandoned the pretense, under which
they came to Gen. Otis, that they
came from Luna, and today an
nounced that they came from Agun-
aldo himself. Major Argueleses said
that Aguinald0 knew he would be
overpowered in time, but that he
would he able to fight for months
and would do so unless given what
Argueleses termed peace, with
dignity" President Schurmann Of
the Philippine commission believes
the interviews accorded by Gen. Otis
to the Philippine representatives will
have good moral effect, as tending
to convince them that the American
authorities mean ogive the Filipinos
a good government and not one of
the Spanish sort.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-10
School Apportionment.

County Superintendent PEBBLES
made apportionment OF school mon
eys as follows, under date OF May 5: