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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

both houses were interested too deeply
in the traffic to further any struggle
against it. T. w Russell, NJ P, under
SECRETARY of the local government board,
said much the same thing in milder
language the other night in addressing
meeting On the subject of temperance
and its chances in the House of Com
mons. He remarked that for a man de-
string to do anything heroic the House
of Commons was the most disappOint-
ing place in the world. 1t was a place
where enthusiasm was not known, and
where, if displayed, it would speedily
be extingui5hed.
PARLIAMENTARY SCOTCH"
Several members Of the House Of
Commons, however, have shown prac-
teal interest in the liquor question re-
Gently, though it hardly has been the
sort of interest the temperance folk
would consider commendable. A COM
pany of M. P.'s headed by Lord Valen-
tia, the chairman of the Kitchen Com
mittee of the House, gathered in the
cellar of Gray Old Westminster" to
christen large oaken vat built by the
Edinburgh firm which always has sup
piled the spirits disposed of in the
House of Commons. Hereafter the
whisky drunk in Parliament will be
drawn from the new vat, which was
christened "Valentia" and will hold 700
gallons. 1t will be filled with Scotch
whisky, which costs $4,000. Up to this
time Parliament has bought its whis-
ky by the hogshead, and the new vat is
the logical result of the increase in the
consumption of Scotch. In former ses-
sions these hogsheads Of this liquor
were sufficient for the representatives
of the people, but last session five were
dispatched. However, the cost of the
"Valentia' vat will not have to be
borne by the taxpayers, as the firm
which supplies its contents has built it
for it's own convenience, and so that
the Parliamentary whisky may be al
lowed to stand and grow mellow with
age. The vat remains the property of
the firm.
How many more of these watts there
may be in time it is hard to say, but
even now the Kitchen Committee is ar
ranging for another, TO be filed with
Irish whisky, which is close second to
Scotch in Parliamentary as well as pub
lie popularity.
CURTIS BROWN.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

Raising mice for pets seems at 1rst
sight peculiar profession for wo-
man to adopt in view Of the sex feel
ing with regard to a small rodent. 1t
has. however. led to something like
fortune. and even fame, for Miss Edith
Kingman Poyer, of Woodstock, ILL.,,
probably because of her unique affec-
ton for the creature which is so pro-
ductive of feminine hatred and fear.
Her supply OF mice is varied and un-
limited and includes Egyptian, Chinese,
Japanese and other specimens, which
range in color and in marking from
white to black, through fawn, choco-
late and other immediate shades. From
mice Miss Foyer has succeeded in build
ing up the largest stock of pet animals
in the world. and she has thousands
OF rabbits, hares, comics and other an
imals, which, however, all yield the
palm in her affections to her mice.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

thence again in southwesterly direc-
ton along the highest ridge of the spur
of the Imataka mountains opposite to
the source of the BaEima. From there
it shall run along the summit OF the
main ridge Of the Imataka mountains
in a southeasterly direction TO the
source of the Acarabisi and continue
along the main stream Of the Acarab-
Isl to the Cuyuni westward to its juno
ture with the Wenamu, following the
nnidstream pf this waterway TO its
westernmost source, and thence in a
direct line to the sumit Of Mount Ror-
alma and on to the source of the Cot
inga, and along the midstream OF that
river to It's junction with the Takutu.
After this the new international
boundary is to follow the midstream
OF this last mentioned river TO its
source, thence in straight line to
the westernm'ost point of the Akarai
mountains, and then finally along the
ridge OF the Akarai mountains to the
source OF the Colentin, otherwise
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

Pretoria executions for the officiating
black to wear a pair of white gloves,
and, after the fatal drop. these gloves
are thrown into the pit below. to sig
nifty that the hands of the person su-
perintending the affair are clean of all
blood.
The greatest drawback about Pre-
toria. as is the case with the rest OF
the Transvaal, is its railway connec-
ton. South African railways are the
slowest in the world. The Boer is not
a fast travelling man, and he will not
allow others to travel fast while within
his gates. To travel 22O miles in two
days is not a very remarkable record
from the American standpoint. Yet
such a run is a thing to wonder at when
ii occurs in the Transvaal. But it is
only the mail trains that travel at such
a reckless rate of speed, since the
freight trains going the same distance
do the trip in five days. Most Beers
one is not surprised to find, make their
wills before going en- a railway journey
for the ordinary Transvaal engine
leaves the track about once an hour.
In fact, among railway men on the no
torious Beira railway there is tradi-
ton that in the early days the best
driver on that line performed the re-
markable feature Of travelling the whole
length of the line and ran his train off
the metals only % times.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05
CURTIS BROWN
DISAPPOINTMENT.

She smiled at me, My foolish heart
Responded with a sudden bound
1 loved her sol 1t seemed at last
That joy and comfort had found
New courage filled me-for till then
My hope had been but faint and weak.
She smiled at me. And 1 resolved
That that very night would speak
She smiled at me. All, luckless day!
Its pain l can never forget.
For now l have no hope at all.
Although she is not married vet
She smiled at me. Fool that | was.
For hours the wine of life I quaffed,
But when, encouraged by her smile,
I told my love she only laughed
-somerville Journal
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

welcome trees change the character of
the scenery, and Ia Pheasant valley,
kept green by springs Of clear water
which ripple in little runnels down the
sides Of every roadway, nestles the
capital of the South African Republic.
1t is a town of trees and hedges and
flowers 1t has wide avenues and good
buildings and can boast of the modern
ity of electric lights.
A common sight in the streets of
Pretoria is gang of convicts engaged
in roadmaking. The prisoners are al
ways guarded by a white warder, arm
ed with a revolver, and Kaffir con-
stable bearing rife. Some of these
prisoners are white, but most of them
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

the blacks
Public executions are q very common
occurrence in Pretoria and do not seem
to arouse the slightest excitement
among the citizens. Since il is a crime
punishable by death for a black to
deal in illicit liquor, many poor KAT
fir is strung up for getting mixed up
in the making OF native moonshine
whisky ? The public gallows stand
in the garden of the city jail and the
State artillery attends all executions.
There is no official executioner, the
execution ceremony being performed by
prisoners Of good behavior, who thgs
earn their liberty and are put across
the border. There is custom at these
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05
PRETORIA STATION.

Though Pretoria, the capital of the
South African Republic, is town Of
less than 10000 inhabitants. it is at
present one of the most important
places on the map of Africa. The town
was named in honor of the first presi-
dent of the Transvaal, Pretorius, who
led the migrating Dutchmen in their
great trek from Cape Colony 60 years
ago.
In 1889 the parliament house of the
republic at Pretoria was little
matched barn, but on the site of that
barn now stands one ofthe handsom-
est and costliest buildings in South
Africa. In this connection there seems
to be a general idea that Pretoria is
raw and unpleasing frontier town, with
all the Objectionable features of the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05
ne ONCE DISPUTED
TIMBER LAMPS.

known as the Cutari river.
AS will be readily seen. this delim-
ltation Of the boundary does not give
to Venezuela very much OF the Terri
tory for which she has been asking.
The result OF the Paris arbitration
tribunals decision Is practically to in
dorse the judgment Of Schomburgk OF
more than fifty years ago, the line al
it is now fixed following the schom-
burgk line except in a few particulars.
Both Lord Aberdeen and Lord Rose
berry. acting for England, offered Tar
more land for a settlement than Vene>
zuela has now received. Venezuela, in
fact, claimed 100000 square miles.
Great Britain originally claimed that
she considered herself entitled, as an
extreme claim, to territory covering
the whole area asked for by Venezuela
She was not absolutely In the right n
making such a claim. but evidence
adduced at the investigation in Paris
must have shown she had substantial
grounds for the same. 1t Is also in
teresting to note that the many PLAN
tations Of valuable timber scd the diff
ferent gold fields which were the bona
of contention have nov been indigput-
ably decided upon as in English terri
tory. But as syery one seems happy
and the United States has obyicsSly
done her duty in the matter, it is a
matter for general congratulation that
the settlement was brought about by
the white winged dove Of peace and not
the snariing dogs Of war.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05
A FUNNY STORY.

Whether the following story of Miss
Marie Corelli is true cannot be known,
but if not it is ben trovato. At STRAIT
ford-on-Avon, where the novelist has
been living opposite school, she was,
it is said, greatly annoyed by the prac-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

tlclng q the pupils on the many pianos
Of the establishment.
Her nerves really could not stand 1t.
so at last in desperation she wrote to
the principal of the school to ask that
while pianoforte practicIng was going
on the windows might be kept closed.
as the noise interfered with the prog
ress of her literary work " isis the
school mistress replied that, ii Rs aoSse
would prevent the composition q an
other book Of the same style as "The
Sorrows of Satan" she would order a
half dozen more pianos.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

Boer embodied in its buildings and gen
eral layout. Such is very far from the
truth, thanks to the energetic and pro
gressive uitlanders who have settled
here and done much to beautify
the place.
AS one approaches Pretoria across
the low and fat and monotonous veldt
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

are obstreperous blacks undergoing
punishment for their sins of the past.
The white prisoners are we'll clothed,
wearing good felt hats and flannel
shirts. They are not forced. like the
Kafflr prisoners to wear convict dress
marked with a conspicuous number.
nor are their heads shaved close like
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05
THE CARS LATEST PICTURE.

Here is the latest portrait of the Car
OF all the RusSias. 1t has often been
remarked that the present Emperor Of
Russia has q somewhat thoughtful and
sad expression, though in his last picture
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05
THD CEILING,s REyENGE.

James has been quite unfortunate Of
late" said the poets wife gloomily.
Had another poem deelined2"
"No-worse than that! You know. he
has a habit OF looking at the ceiling for
inspiration, and last night, just as the
inspiration came, yard OF plastering
fell square on his head, knocking all tAs
inspiration out of it!"--Atlanta Copasikr
t9nn A
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

there IS an unusual brightness OF coun-
tenance, 1t must be remembered, how.
ever, that when he was but 10 years OF
age the assassination of his grandfather
made him czarevitch and turned him from
a happy and careless child into mel
ancholy and thoughtful youth. The one
bright event in his life was his marriage
to Princess Alix OF Hesse, a woman who
has proved as good as she is beautiful.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

CONSTANTLY SAYS
TIRE PoLITICAL HISTORY FROM sERVITUDE TO FREEDOM
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-05

TaE Town - FRsrSEsA.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

1t IL quite natural that soldiers re-
turning from a hard campaign in the
Philippines should have a poor opin-
ion of the islands. They are anxious
To join their relatives and friends and
return to civil pursuits. War in the
Philippines or anywhere else is no
picnic, and the western volunteers
have endured many hardships in the
past six months. Questions Of Ia
tional policy which require the pro-
foundest craftsmanship are not to be
settled by sick and tired soldiers,
hence the opinion of some of the men
of the Oregon regiment will have no
special significance. THERE'S a differ
ence OF opinion even as to the num-
her of men that will he required to
r store peace and order in the islands.
Brigadier General Sumner Ia OF the
opinion that peace will have been at
tanned before the end of the next dry
season. That the volunteer soldier
has no thought or little care for the
moral orcommercial benefits involved
in the retention Of the Philippines the
specia dispatch to the Anaconda
Standard from San Francisco clearly
indicates. The dispatch, in speaking
Of the arrival of the Oregon troops,
among other things says:
Taken as a whole, the regiment
vas Of the opinion that the whole
Philippine group was not worth the
price being paid for them. Scores OF
the rank and file stated that ever
since the declaring of peace with
Spain the volunteers i'm Manila had
felt that their part was over and
that they ought to be sent home at
Once. None of them seemed To care
to- talk of the commercial benefits to
accrue to this country from retaining
the islands.
OF course, this IL a soldiers view of
the case after enduring many hard
ships and privations. Possibly many
Of them, after they have reached ma
ture years and studied the question
under more favorable circumstances,
will be willing to admit their error OF
judgment or regret their iippancy In
passing ON II question of such vast
Importance to their country and the
welfare OF mankind. But they have
performed a soldiers duty well In de-
Tending the flag. The questions that
require diplomacy and statesman
ship will be directed by Others fitted
for the duties and responsibilities.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19
illumination

James j. Hill, president of the Great
Northern railway, vas interviewed
lately on the lauor situation In the
north west and gave his experience In
the employment of men. He stated
that he sent 10000 track laborers out
In the past twelve months and yet
has had not more than $500 at work
at any n time. the conclusion being
that the most OF them find work
that suits them better In other lines.
Mr.. Hill says that west of the Da-
kotas he employs more Japs than
men of any other nationality; not
from choice, but because he WAS
Obliged to, as they could be depended
upon better than any other nation
altity. Mr.. Hill further says:
"There IL much talk that men can
not get work to do in this country.
II IL not so Every healthy man who
is idle In the United States today Is
so from choice. | do not say that
every carpenter can get carpenter
work to do. or that every plumber
can find "A job at his trade. but II he
will take what he can get every idle
man in the country can go tn work
as soon as he IL ready to. At this
moment there are jobs rangingin pay
from $l.25 to SO and 81 a day for
100, 900 men In the northwest"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

The New York Sun In a recent issue
pays a high compliment to the west
ern volunteers who have been serv-
Ing In the Philippines. Among other
things 1t says:
Their claims to public gratitude
rest not only Oh their endurance of
hardships and on their intrepidity In
battle, for this we expect Of Ameri-
can soldiers; but they are founded
also ON the loyalty and uncomplain-
ing patriotism with which they con-
tinued in the performance of their
duty beyond the time for which they
had agreed, remaining In the field I'M
ill Others could be sent to relieve
them, or until no injury could result
from bringing them home. 1t Is this
noble spirit OIL the fighting line that
has crowned with honor the career
Of the western volunteers. Thecoun-
try will not forget 1t.
The Sun can rest assured that the
west also appreciates their services
and IL proud OF their record at the
battles front. The boys will be
given q rousing reception as fast az
they land.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

The Great Falls hireling Of the DAILY
trust organ, the Anaconda standard,
in a recent dispatch to that paper at
tempted to show his ignorance OF
Lewistown and Fergus county poll
tics and succeeded wonderfully In
that direction. The fellow probably
absorbs his Information along with
his beer at a freelunch counter, which
accounts for. the malice and inaccu-
racy Of his statements and deduc
tions. II this correspondent willcon-
fine himself to that portion Of Mon
tana in which. Marcus Daily has alb
solute domination he will find the
field fully large enough to tax his d.
minutive intellect In doing his mas
ter's bidding. Central Montana has
got along very well so far outside OF
the Anaconda influences and asks for
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

Kentucky Republicans last week
placed u splendid ticket in the field,
with Attorney General Taylor at the
head for governor. The convention
was harmonious from first to- last
The platform endorses President Nc.
Kinley and his policy regarding the
Philippines, denOunces trusts and il
in every way IA splendid declaration
Of principles. With Democratic dis.
cord and the prospect OF another
ticket in the field, led by Brecken-
ridge, there is a chance Of Republican
success at the polls, provi ling there
is a fair count.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

The young ladies OF the Presby-
terrain church have formed a sewing
circle and announce that they are
prepared to furnish sunbonnets and
u hats and aprons OF different
kinds to the ladies of Lewistown at
reasonable prices. They will also
make sleeve protectors, which will
be useful to men working in stores
and Offices. II yon wish anything of
this kind, save yourself the trouble
by having the young ladies make it.
Jessie Gudgel and Julia Sturman,
committee.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19
Notice OF Dissolution.

Notice Is hereby given that the
copartnership heretofore existing be.
tween A. NJ. Matthews and Patrick
Mill, conducting a saloon business
at Stanford, Montana, Ia this day
dissolved by mutual consent; A. NJ.
Matthews will continue the business
collecting all debts and meeting al
outstanding obligations.
Dated at Stamford, July 9Th, 1899.
A. NJ. MATTHEW'S.
PATRICK MILL.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

The Democratic national commit
tee will meet in Chicago this week to
again confer on the best way out of
thu woods. All will not be harmony,
but the Organizes will he in the ma
ority and those who do not want to
follow his leadership will have to
vote with the Republicans as they
did i'm 'y6. There will be II good
many Of them, too.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

no suggestions as to how politics or
business shall be conducted. The
Standard correspondent should re-
turn to his practice Of stealing items
for his paper. While this course il
reprehensible IL will have the merit Of
accuracy, which Is absent In his own
Nominations.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

The Democrats, in their local plat
form, declare themselves in favor OF
''strict economy and pure admins
tratiun of town affairs" The econ
omy and financial ability exhibited
would be about equal to that dis
played by the school board.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

The new geyser which recently
broke out in front of the Fountain
hotel In Yellowstone National Park,
has been named Dewey In honor oi
the hero Of Manila bay. When a
geyser il found that spouts continu-
ously il Is proposed to name 1t after
a man down in Nebraska. Every.
body knows his name.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

A southern admirer Of W. j. Bryan
sent him IA carload OF watermelOns
as a present, but neglected to pay the
freight and they were refused with
thanks. Just as though W. j. was
not melon collie enough now.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19
$50 down ~
$40 per month

Our agent. MR.. J. K. BROWN,
whose 20 years experience as piano
salesman and tuneri is too well known
to need introduction on our part as
to the public placing entire confidence
in his judgment when selecting a
piano.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

Many business houses in New York
paid off their help in gold last week,
there being more Of the yellow metal
available than currency.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

1t il now stated that Admiral
Dewey is an excessive tea drinker.
Come to think about 1t old Spain
could not make him take water.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

Marcus Daily denies that he is go
Ing to Colorado to live. No, he will
stay In Montana AZ long as w. A.
Clark claims a residence here.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

A society OF Massachusetts, spin
sters should be organized to encour-
age the propagation Of the "kissing
bug"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

The Dismal Swamp has been sold.
The Democratic party missed "A great
opportunity. 1t will need something
OF the kind after the election In 1900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

Sockless Jerry Simpson likens free
silver to a last years birds nest.
Jerry knows what knocked him out
last fall,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19

The kissing bug" Is evidently no
humbug.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19
Pianos! Pianos

Messrs. Orton Bros. OF Butte beg
To inform the inhabitants of Fergus
county that they have leased a branch
store In Lewistown known as the
new Mackey building, under the su-
pervision of Mr.. j. X. Brown, and
that they have just received their
first consignment of Pianos which
are now on exhibition at Culver's
Opera House. Our business reputa-
ton OF 20 years standing In Butte
combined with the fact that
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-07-19
We SELL MORE PIANOS

than any other piano house In the
state ia, we trust, sufficient guaran-
tee as to the absolute reliability of
all instruments sold by US. We ham
die none but first-class pianos and
organs, at the same time our large
sales enable US to offer Instruments
OF a far superior quality In tone,
style and artistic workmanship than
40 called No. Pianos of other makes.
We are sole agents for the celebrated