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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

j. Sheer, Sedalia Mo-, conductor
on electric street car line, writes that
his little daughter was very low with
Group, and her life saved after all
physicians had failed, only by using
One Minute Cough Cure. CT. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
Ranch for Sale.

For sale, 320-acre ranch on Spring
creek, two miles above town; all
well fenced, fine hay land, good house,
stables, etc. Cheap II sold at once.
Inquire at this Office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

Gov. Smith has about determined
not to call an extra session OF the
legislature, ii having been a~scertained
that the deficiency for the next two
years would not be so great as he at
first snppOsed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
Cook & Hilger
Loans, Investments, Commissions AND Insurance.
We willfor a period of 80 days offer the fol-
lowing bargains in city and ranch property.
Partial List of Property for Sale.

all spring calves thrown in at thirty three and
one third dollars per cad and will rent ranch
of Gao acres for three years at $500 per year or
one third of crop. Cattle and ranch to go to-
gether.
Six hundred dollars will buy 160 acres, five
miles from Lewistown; so acres timber, bal
ance grazing; good water; 100000 feet of saw
logs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
Seed Wheat.

For choice, recleaned seed wheat
and oats, address, L. A. Lang,
Lewistown, Mont. Ranch ten miles
above Lewistown on east fork Big
Spring creek.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
OFFICIAL PAPER or FERGUS COUNTY.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN NJ. vR00MAN, Editor and Proprietor

Another Montana boy has given
up his life in defense of the flag. Pri-
vate Henry C. Beecher OF Co. A., Great
Falls, is reported among the dead at
Manila.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
Keep Quiet

And use Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy for all pains
OF the stomach and all unnatural
of the bowels. 1t always
cures. For sale bv all druh, lists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
Ranch Property.

240 acres on Judith River near Philbrook,
patented, one of the oldest ranches in the
basin. splendid. water right, good buildings.
cuts a hundred tons of hay. 40 acres under
cultivation, all fenced, a snap at $2,lOO; Sl,lUO
cash and balance one year at 10 per cent.
1910 acres of patented land, one of the best
sheep or cattle ranches in the county. east OF
TIBET. good water right, all fenced. splendid
buildings and 8 sheds ned Is controls large rangei well
one year at 10 per cent. A rare bargin.
Nine hundred and sixty acres of patented
land, nine-room house, valuable barn, stable
and corrals, good water In house and corral,
valuable water right, % tons good hay, al LOT
1870; situated on Judith river. near mouth OF
Ross Fork: part cash, time on balance. This
is Inc best bargain we have offered this
season.
So, 600 will buy a good ranch of 100 acres of
patented land near Big Spring creek, seven
miles from L%ewistown. Two story house;
stable, sheds and granary. water. right and
good spring at house. % acres under cultlva-
ton, so acres Of hay land. Tin on sl,O0 at
ten per cent interest.
AZ. $50 will buy one of the best farming and
stock ranches in the Basin. 200 acres patented
land, 125 acres under cultivation, all fenced
with three wires and pole, all pitch pine posts.
IS acres of timothy and alfalfa. Situated nve
and one-half miles from Lewistown and three
quarters of a mile from school house. Large
spring on ranch, splendid water, a ten-room
house. shingled roof and plastered, ,granary
and other out buildings. MUST De SOL oe, =, %
Nav first. Time will be given on SlO0o az III
per cent interest, one or two years. ms Is a
veritable snap for intending investors.
80. 1000 will buy a ranch of $40 acres of patent
ed lard and 800 acres of unpatented grazing
land. and one of the best improved hay ranches
in the country, located near Halbert, Mont "A
large and ~commodious house, two large sneusl
convenient outbuildings, four corrals and Il
miles of fencing. For sale until April aiiel
which date will be withdrawn. A splenolo
stock ranch for either cattle or sheep.
oWe will sell you 81 head OF, -year-old
steers. 10 head of yearlings and 10 cows iron
three TO five years old, delivered May 1. 1879
List Your Stock With Us.
COOK sc
TT q Land Offce
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22
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 il the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.
1t also operates steam-heated vesti-
buled trains, carrying the latest
private compartmentcar s library
buffet smoking cars, and palace
drawing-room sleepers.
Parlor cars, free reclining chair cars
and the very best dining al serv-
ice.
For lowest rates to any point in the
United States, Canada or Mexico
apply to ticket agents, Or adj
dress
j. II. CONLEY,
Asst Gen1 Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, MINI.
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, 1899-03-22
City Property.

A four room cottage on Main street next to
court house, two lots, stable and good well
very convenient and only $1,000. One years
time for $500 at eight per cent. The best and
cheapest snap on the list.
$500 for two lots, fence, good stable, log
house, fine well, best location. Very cheap.
A neat four room cottage, one lot, near
Sixth avenue, with stable and wood shed. a
snap at 800.
A five room frame cottage. 2 lots, good well
and wood shed, centrally located, at $1,2j0.00.
Easy terms.
A six room cottage on Main street, very con-
venient to court house and business part OF
town, one lot with stable, good cellar and well.
Very desirable property and can be bought for
$l,40.
s1,15O will buy a six-room dwelling or Main
street, east side; in good condition and very
desirable property.
Five lots and two cottages on east side, cheap;
will sell aportion.
Two lots on Washington street, with good
barn and chicken house and twenty loads rock.
and enclosed by good fence; choice location
for residence.
new fve-room cottage with shed addition,
and two lots in central location for the sum OF
! $3.50 and will give time at low interest on
500. Must be sold by May i, next.
A desirable business lot on Main street for
s1.O50 and a snap for a central business location.
Two lots on Main street. east side of Spring
creek and a very desirable busine location
for 5000 each.
Lots in different parts of the town at low
rates. Call and we will show them to YOU
Ne Have Inquiries Every Day.
HILGER,
:. Lewistown Montana
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
James Il. WiIIett,

The death of Mr.. James p. Willett this
morning. as a result of a shocking acct
dent, is sad news to this community. Mr.
Willett has always been thoroughly iden-
titled with the capital city, having been
born here fifty-five years ago. and living
here all his life. His business. social and
political connections have always been such
as TO make him an active, prominent factor
in the community. and he enjoyed the friend
ship of the leading citizens of Washington.
1t is a sad coincidence that he should meet
his death in the great public building which
was first used by him as postmaster of
Washington. Mr.. Willett will be sorely
missed for his genial, companionable quail
tiles and his absolute uprightness as bust
ness man and a citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30

The decorations thus far put in place
along the line of the Dewey parade next
Monday and Tuesday are hardly up to
standard. There is yet time. of course. for
the owners and occupants of the buildings
on the line to dress these structures in
handsome designs and colors and it is to
be assumed that they will avail themselves
of the opportunity. Monday is not the
chief day of the reception, although that
night will open the proceedings. Decora-
items placed in time for the night parade
will be in season. 1t Is advisable on some
accounts to holo back until Monday, in or
der to ensure fresh appearance at the
time when the decorations mean most. The
weather has at times a sadly demoralizing
effect upon some forms of trimmings, es-
pecially the cheaper kind. Today will
probably witness marked transformation
in the appearance of the avenue. while
Monday may be expected to find bunting
bursting from every front which may have
been previously neglected. In any event 1t
is to be hoped that the entire length of
the great thoroughfare from the treasury
to the Capitol will be ablaZe with color by
day as it is sure to be aglow with light
and red fire by night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30

1t is a decided tribute to the richness of
the local field in the matter of qualifca-
tons for judicial responsibilities that the
Presidents chief embarrassment in the fill
ing of the vacancy caused by Judge Cox s
resignation should be in picking from many
excellent candidates The final choice has
fallen upon Mr.. Job Barnard. whose ap-
pointment, announced today, is eminently
satisfactory to all Washington. including.
doubtless, even those citizens who had been
urged by Jealous friends for the same
honor. Mr. Barnard will make a worthy
successor TO Judge Cox, as he possesses a
combination of judicial temperament and
sound legal knowledge which fits him pecu-
liarly for the duties now assigned to him.
The appointment earns CONGRATULATIONS fer
the President in choosing well frcIn tbs.
large field of attractive candidates.
1t is said that Mr.. Anderson, the new
district attorney, is politically a citizen of
Ohio and d voter there and If so his ap-
principle. Mr.. Anderson's actual residence
here for a period of years. however, gives
reason to expect that he has formed n
sufficient acquaintance with the people and
the laws to enable him to administer his
office in good form and with the vigor
which is required.
Mr.. Dent is thoroughly Westinghouse,
abundance of talent for administrative re-
spOnsiblities which is to be found today
among the younger citizens of the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30

Church in this city saved that edifice from
the uses of a hospital at that time. The
government was in straits for shelter Tor
the wounded. and fixed upon that commo-
dious building among others. The pastor
realizing the right and Justice of the notice,
yet anxious to save the religious services
from interruption there, had hospital
building hastily constructed and turned 1t
over to the government instead. 1t Is one
Of the best remembered acts OF his pasto-
rate, and deserves to be- 1t testified at
once to his love for his church and to his
recognition of the rightful claims OF his
government upon him for assistance.
The separation of church and state in
the United States works for the good of
both. 1t increases respect for both. 1t en-
ables better understanding Of the func-
lions of both. There no soldiers any
where less likely to desecrate a sacred edi-
flee. or turn temporary occupancy of one
into a blasphemous revel, than the SOL
diers of the United States. In this country
all denominations have their innings, and
all churches. from the log house with a
pine table for the pulpit to the splendid
cathedral with it's stained glass windows
and it's organ roll. are respected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
Now is the time to decorate.
American Respect for ReIiuiou

Ii is creditable 10 the intelligence and
the spirit of fair play prevailing in this
country that the effort to bring the troops
III the Philippines under censure for al
legged dissertation of churches within the
sphere OF military operations was exceed
inSly shortlived. The story scarcely mer-
tied investigation because of its extreme
lmprobability; but Investigation was made
and the story falls 10 the ground
Churches have been occupied by the mill
tary authorities, of course. That is usnaI
In times OF war 1t was only Yesterday
that in dispatch giving an account OF the
destruction the night before by fire of an
old Lutheran church near PHILADELPHIA tho
following appeared:
The loss that will be most depIored &c
of the valuable papers and historic records
that were in the old building which was
erected in 1861 The founder was the Rev
II. NJ. MuhlenbUrg. and the church was
closely associated with historic events of
national interest. When Gen. LAFAYETTE
was operating against the British troops I'm
the vicinity of Philadelphia he established
his headquarters in this church."
During our civil war churches were used
fer military headquarters military hospi-
tails. and so forth. Quite recently the story
was told OF how the pastor Of st. Aloysius
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
Open Elevator Shafts.

An official inquiry should at once be
made into the conditions in the new post
office building which led to the fatal acct
dent there this morning. 1t is alarming to
find that a result OF some misadjust-
ment the elevator shafts in SO tall a struc-
ture are freely left open and virtually IN
guarded. Mr.. Willett's fall down the shaft
could not have happened If the doors had
been in place and locked. 1t matters not
that the shaft was used for the hosting
OF freight and that in the transfer of fur
niture from the old department building to
the new this elevator was constantly in
use. No consideration can be invoked to
excuse the make-shift. slip-shod manner in
which the gates were unhinged and laid
athwart the openings, inviting disaster at
each floor. This device was evidently an
insufficient precaution. the horizontal gate
reaching only about as high as mans
knee. The difficulty in this is that
the building is about to be transferred from
one jurisdiction to another and there is
yagueness of responsibility for the condi-
tons there now. This fact, however,
should not deter the proper authorities
from investigating at once to determine
the accountability for the state in which
these elevator shafts have been maintained,
and to ensure against repetition of the
djsa ster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
The Best Advertixing Medium.

From the Fourth Estate
When the railroad advertising agents
met in Chicago the other day and DELHI
erately declared as the result of their ex-
perience that the newspaper was the best
medium for advertising they simply voiced
the opinion of thousands of business men
all over the world.
And yet not day passes that some new
form of publicity is not brought to the at
tention of the public Some of these have
they are few in number and of only tenn
porary worth. Nine-tenths of these adver-
Using schemes are absolutely worthless.
of them are the originators who are smart
enough to catch customers.
The reason why the newspapers are the
securing business is that they come into
closer touch with the public than any other
kind of publications.
When man takes up his favorite paper
to find out what IS going in the great,
busy world about him he cannot avoid see
ing the advertisements contained in It.
Whether he needs any of the articles ad-
vertised or not he is impressed by the an
nOuncements and remembers them. When
sickness comes into his family he buys the
sarsaparila, the pills or the medicine that
he has seen advertised in his newspaper.
1t is the Persistency. if we may SO call It.
OF the newspaper that gives 1t value. Every
day 1t Is new and must be read. and every
day the advertiser Is making a direct APP
peal to the reader for his patronage. 1t is
the constant dropping Of water that wears
away the hardest stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
REGATTA Rules.

The rules adopted by the naval authort-
ties for keeping the course of the yacht
races clear indicate that the arrangements
this year will be better than ever before
and promise satisfactory contest. By
employing swift torpedo boats acting under
official orders, with the power to round to
any offending craft and send her out of line
Under arrest. 1t ought to be possible to
hold back the press of yachts and steamers.
The attendance upon the races will proba-
bly, be larger this year than ever before.
There are more boats to carry the people
and keener interest in the races 1t is
felt that Shamrock has a good show for the
cup, better, indeed, than any previous chal-
lenger The two boats are now seen to be
very much alike, the differences between
them being chiefly in lines rather than in
design, and although there are conflicting
estimates as to the meaning of these diff
ferences the total of public opinion today
probably is that no man can foresee the re-
suit of the contest. This naturally preSages
a tremendous crush on the course. 1t is due
to the magnitude and significance of the oc-
casion for the government to exert itself to
secure clear water for the racers, even
though it is only in the name of sport. The
races involve a friendly competition be-
tween two nations just as stirring in it's
proportions as any mortal conflict. The
success of the arrangements for the polio
ing of the course depends upon the prestige
of the patrol boats. If the captains of the
excursion boats believe that the rules will
be enforced they are likely to obey the reg
ulation. 1t is probable that no one will risk
the chance of being sent back home with a
boat load of passengers, who would have
good reason for demanding a return of
their fares. especially an offending craft
may be fined and deprived of it's license.
The captains look upon the matter largely
if not exclusively from a business stand
point. The races bring an opportunity for
a rich harvest, and it is probable that if
they can be made to understand that the
rules are not to be violated with i'm
punity they will agree to repress their
competitive instincts for the sake of good
order. From all accounts nothing else is
likely to stand in the way of the finest
water spectacle the world has ever wit
messed, unless it be today's magnificent and
significant naval parade up New York har-
Dor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
The Carter Case.

Tho Presidents approval of the court S
sentence of Captain Carter OF the army
is a sharp rebuke to those individuals and
neWspapers which have for some time
mast been filling the air with their denun-
Citations of an imagined purpose on the
Presidents part to palliate this officer 3
offense and permit him to pass unpublished
The sentence is severe. Imprisonment Is
rarely prescribed for convicted officer
however grave the msdemeanor or crime
committed within the range of his duties
According to the NEST comprehensive view
of the case, however, this penalty is by
no means out of proportion to the officer
crime. He violated the trust of the govern
ment. He connved with the men he was
set to watch. The total of the losses sus-
tanned by the government is very large
Public sentiment and every consideration
of justice demand that those who were
jointly guilty of this peculation or con-
spiracy with Capt. Carter be forthwith
brought to book. The Attorney General
has in effect assured the public that this
would be done. There is some question
whether the statute of limitations oper-
ates in this case to prevent full and sue
cessful prosecution of these individuals,
but it may be assumed that the govern
uent authorities, III CeilDefdtlHS upon tLe
case. have not allowed the matter to slip
beyond their grasp by the lapse of time
There is no reason for charging anybody
connected with the prosecution or the re-
view of the case with unnecessary delay.
The case is of exceptional magnitude. The
sums involved reached far into the millions,
the engineering works in this connection
were intricate and the legal propositions
were many and complex. There We're I'M
doubtedly strong influences at work to dis
suade the President from approving the
sentence personal well as political and
a certain section of the press, actuated
doubtless by partisan motives, assumed
that he would succumb to them and
"whitewash' the accused and thus prevent
further prosecutions 1t is the more salts
factory in view of this campaign of Wifi
cation and innuendo which has been waged
relentlessly for many months now to have
the court-martiars work approved and the
process of carrying justice to it's ends in
this case forwarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
The Expansion of America.
ron, tho Vawjston Me Journa1

There is no doubt that expansion is the
tendency of this age of concentrated manu-
facture. Having developed our domestic
consumption through protection, we are
now reaching forward for new markets
We have q hundred thousand millions of
property in the United States, that We
are rapidly taking more important posi-
ton than ever before in the worlds COM
merce. What relation to this business ex-
panSion our victories in the Antilles and
Philippines will have remains to be seen.
but there is little doubt that the general
public Is hopeful that Dewey's and Samp-
sons work will not prove a curse either to
American commerce civilization. The
fact that six millions of American money
are going into the new electrical works at
Manchester. England: that other millions
are going into rubber farming in the South
American republics. and in the past few
months important investments have been
made in those countries for railroads. navi-
cation. quarrying. plantations and other
projects, shows the expansion Of our finan-
cial interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
Altogether the most striking and attrac-

Altogether the most striking and attrac-
tive feature of the Dewey demonstration
in New York is the temporary triumphal
arch, erected at Fifth avenue and 23d
street Under all the circumstances. it Is
in the highest degree creditable as a work
OF art, and reflects honor upon the talent.
patriotism and public spirit of the sculptors
who designed and executed it. 1t will be a
lasting disgrace to the wealthy people of
that city II they do not substantially repro
duce it's form in permanent material, and
place it in some suitable situation. Prob
ably, all things considered. the point of the
Battery will be found to be the best Ioca-
ton for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30

The present forecasts for Monday are
favorable to excellent weather conditions
The prevailing cold tendency will not de-
tract in the least from the success of either
the night parade of Monday or the day
parade of Tuesday. 1t might, of course,
become unpleasantly chilly meanwhile, yet
1T is not to be doubted that the people
would still assemble in mountaineering
numbers to see the hero of Manila and the
demonstrations in his honor. Last nights
rain may have squeezed the skies sufficient
ly FOR the time being. and insured fair
weather on the two days opening next