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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

Prior to yesterday n good many
Republicans were inclined to point
out the ID Republican votes standing
together in solid phalanX, and de-
clare that the influence of money
could not reach them. The shame
at Helena concerned only the Demo
Gratis. 1t was no concern Of theirs
what MI. Clark did with Democrats.
Pride goeth before a fall. We might
quote back to some of our Republi-
can contemporaries their words of a
few days ago, but we have not the
heart to do ii. 1t Is not as we have
said msny times before. a partisan
matter at all. 1t Is n grave and
serious problem for all good citizens
to ponder over. But we will not null
tiply words. They fail to meet the
situation.-Great Falls Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

The editor ri the Great Falls Trih-
unc, in speaking of ,he senatorial
fight in this state, says:
Ii is to men like these that we
would say that the situation i'm Mon
tana today is precisely matched by
the situation in Pennsylvania, except
that the politics OF the majority * re-
versed, and the federal administra-
ton, with President Mckinley at the
head, is bending every effort To sap
the integrity of the Republican menu
bers 10y brides OF federal offices in
stead OF one thousand dollar bills.
Yet, the Chicago Timcs-Herald,
which the Tribune frequently refers
to aS the presidents personal organ,
urges the defeat Of Quay. Az mat
ter of fact the president is taking no
part in the senatorial fight in Penn
sylvania.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

As an evidence of the will power,
%singleness of purpose and force al
character possessed by Representa-
tive Long OF this county, "A resident
Of Lewistown, who recently returned
from Helena, relates the following
incident: He, In company with AN
other gentleman, met Long in the
lobby of the Hotel Helena one even
ing after the Republicans had been
in caucus, and asked him what action
had been, taken. The gentleman
from Fergus replied, task Hobson.'
When pressed for some Information
that n constituent had a right to
know in so important crisis, Longs
only reply was, TASK HObson, he il
chairman OF the caucus" The nat
ural inference is that Long, for the
time being, or until the deal wascon-
summated, was representing Hobson
instead Of the people OF Fergus county.
II was a case of u wheel within a
wheel aud both revolving in thesame
direction.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01
Hon. w. A. Hedges.
excuses

Every man, woman and child In
Fergus county should be proud of
the honorable and steadfast purse
pursued by Representative Hedges in
the disgraceiul senatorial contest
which resulted in the election oi w.
A. Clark. 1t is encouraging to know
that there was II representative
from this county who did not prove
n Judas and who refused To ''sell his
birthright for a mess of pottHge."
Fergus county, named after a grand
old pioneer whose integrity has never
been questioned, will soon become
the synonym for corruption ii men
like Hedges cannot he found to rep
resent us in the legislative halls. 1t
is a serious matter, one that tran
sends all party lines, and when n
man il found who is proof against
Doodle and the intrigues Of cOrrup-
tionisis, he Is deserving Of the plnud-
its of his fcllOw-mcn. 1t is better To
he poor, than rich and dcspiscd OF
men. All honor tU W. A. Hedges.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

One Of the pleas set forth in Hob
sons defense Of himself and associ-
atcs is that they were petitioned by
prominent Republicans of the Vel
luwstonc valley to vote for Clark. or
for some other Democrat. How
about this? Has the Billings Ga
zctte or Miles City journal, organs
Of the Republican party in that Sec
ton, made any such demand? Did
not the Republicans Of Billings petit
ton the Republicans to never vote
for a Democrat, but keep out OF the
fight? And who are they who
signed those petitionsfrom Forsythe?
Are they not mongrel Republicans
and Democrats who are endeavor-
ing to having Rosebud county
created andForsythe madethecounty
seat and had been Informed that for
"A certain number OF votes for Clark
their wish would he gratified? We
are reliably informed that such are
the circumstances. Senator Mckay
of Custer county, hesitated not
a moment in placing the proper
value on the petitioners and he did
not vote for Clark either. On the
petition from Miles City can any one
find the names of Sam Gordon, Judge
S~trevel, Judge Loud, County Attor-
ney Porter or u dozen other wheel
horses of the party who might be
mentioned. 'Twere better the trail
tors had kept still than offered such
excuses.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

"Ex"-Senator Whiteside, in the
light of recent events, may not be a.
black AS he has been painted. There
il a growing belief all over the
state that he told "A good deal OF
truth in his expose speech. He may
be "A notoriety.seeker and pursued an
unenviable course, but, considering
the lavish distribution of ''coin OF the
realm" by W. A. Clark's henchmen, it
is not improbable that they were
trapped.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

We have it from very good author.
ity that in the last extremity, and in
order to prevent the election Of w.
A. Clark, the DAILY forces would have
Joined with the Republicans in the
election of Lee Mantle. Combined
they had the votes To do it, but the
noble eleven, or twelve tone member
was conveniently sick and absent)
were not at liberty from the iirstday
of the session to take advantage of
the situation had it presented itself.
They were tied and tagged and could
not improve the opportunity to
elect n member of theirown party.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01
Strayed

Strayed from Fletcher's ranch on
Casino creek last fall, two head OF
cattle; one COW with calf and one
two-ycar-old steer branded W
on left ribs, also other brands e.
not known.
A reward Of So each will be paid
for information leading to the re-
covery of the above animals.
w. NJ. BUSCH, Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01
Real Estate and Timing Transfers.

Jas. III. Connolly to w. j. Rafter, a
one-half interest in the Lena quartz
lode; consideration $500.
Max Schlee to e. NJ. Jacobs, a one
half interest In and to the WI sell, eB
swk sec. 20, tip 3 north OF range 20
east; consideration $500.
Frank Wright toJohn Woodwork,
the sell swA sec %, neK nwH, NJ neK
sec %, tip II north OF range Is east;
consideration $50.
Alexander Carr to Emma Wells,
two lots in Gilt Edge; consideration
500.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

As was anticipated, the Lewis and
Clarke grand jury returned "A white
washing verdict in the bribery ease
and was soundly scored by Attorney
General Nolan. Evidently, grand
jurors do not come any higher than
the average legislator.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

No doubt the Republicans of Lewis
and Clark County, NINETY per cent
of them" for that matter, favored
the election Of Clark. They owed
him something for his services in the
capital fight. But in that contest il
was Mr.. Clark's enmity for Marcus
DAILY that influenced him. 1t was
not his love for Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

Nearly everybody regarded W. a.
Clark as too shrewd IA man to run
into nm "open switch" set by the fell
low Whiteside, but no n thought
him any too good to make such u
lpul
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

Representative Hedges barely es-
capped defeat in this county last fall
winning Ivy eighteen votes. II
placed before the people again his
majority would he nearer eight hun
drpI
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01
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ilOOu . ilIS easy 10 operate. q cents.
Teachers Examination.

The regular quarterly examination
OF applicants for teachers certificates
will be held at my office Friday and
Saturday, February 18th and 18th.
ELIZABETH PEBBLES, Co. Supt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

An exchange says senator Allison
is now the father Of the senate, while
Senator Stewart continues to be its
grandmother.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

Clark was evidently "HObson's
choice" from the first.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

LEwISTowN. MONT, Feb. l, 80,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01
County argus.

PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
JOHN NJ. VRO0MAN, Editor 6 Prop'r.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-02-01

A good Razor is better than
quarts of cold cream or
pounds of salves.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

The Spooners last night closed highly
successful week al the Crawford theatre
A fine audience greeted them, although
Saturday night performances as a rule
are poorly patronized in Wichita. The
company have shown the past week that
they are far above the average popular
priced companies in point of general ex-
cellence. They presented a fine list of
plays most excellently rendered Last
nights cast in For Honor's Sake" con-
tanned some especially strong characters.
The character of Monsieur Laroque. the
dmented old man. was superbly under
taken by that grand old actol Mr.. J. II.
Lewis, who for versatility and general
ability of a high order, is seldom excelled.
Mr.. Lewis did splendid work in this role
and deserves all the praise he erceives,
which is very general with theatre goers.
On every night he has appeared in vastly
different roles. He is young and sprightly
at times. perfectly able to handle juve-
nile roles as he is the heavy work of a
LarOque. May ne live long and prosper.
Mr.. J. c. Remington earned for himself
very generous and hearty applause as
Manuel De Champey Mamie Spooner.
as nellie Helouin, represented a perfect
type of female william. and by her good
acting got herself thoroughly hated.
Miss Spooner. as well as F. f. Spooner,
as usual maintained their roles in very
satisfactory manner. Edwin Felix, as
De Bevennes, also deserves words of
praise, It is safe to gay that when the
Spooners return they Will be accorded
welcome.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01

of sight. 1t looks like devils work, al
though it is simply the result of years
of practice and hands so capacious and
quick as to defy detection. Hermann
does many new and wonderful tricks dur
ing the evening, and several that have
been done before, but never done better.
His entertainment is divided in three
parts He appears in the first and last,
and the second part is a musical olio, in
which Miss Iona appears as singer,
and the Lucier family appear as vocalists
and as instrumental performers. The Lu-
ciers are a family of four men and one
woman. one of the men being blind, but
although blind he is an excellent cornet
and piona player and all appear to be tai
ented musicians able to play on variety
of instruments. making themselves con-
cert troupe or a whole brass band. The
Hermann entertainments will be given
every night this week, and Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01
HERMANN

The attraction at the Crawford or Mon
day. October 9. will be the return of the
great magician. He has been through the
south and the New Orleans Picayune of
September Is says: The attraction which
hlled the Crescent theater last night was
Hermann. the only Hermann, with new
tricks and illusions in his evening OF
magic, mirth and mystery. This Herr
mann. Leon. VINO was brought to this
country three years ago by the Widow
Adelaide Hermann. 10 take the place be
fore the public Of her Iamented husband
and Leon Herrmaun's uncle has made
such rapid advancement and skill in his
work and such Improvement as an enter
taiaer. that ne is by right Of merit as
performer-as well a. by right of name
ard birth-fully entitled 10 be the success
scr az Alexander Hermann. the great
His work last night was q surprise ard
delight 70 all who saw him. He Is with
on, a doubt the most expert palmer before
the pu5lic. and makes numerous articles
appear and disappear at Viii win clev-
erneSs that astauishes amateurs VINO have
read books on maEic and know TOW every
trick Is done, ard DO not fail 90 disturb
an audience by talking loud and telling
their friends how it is done They know
the trick. bur they cannot 90 il These
knowing ones can tell YOU how masicians
can pslnl a silver dollar. holding Il 81 the
palm OF their hard ard passing il from
one hand to another or in-o Tire nose q
an assistant aui thes are altogether paz-
zled when they see Hermann take three
billiard balls. under the bright glare Of
an electric search light. and wirhos7y the
cid al pockets tables, sleeves or assist
ans. or anything hu, his hare hands
rrske them appear together. separate.
here, iaars aad nowhere, il sisAt and -.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01
FOR ONE
WEEK ONLY
A SURE CURE

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HYDROCELE AND NARICDFELE-A
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RHEUN ATTSN-Posltive.y cured by ne
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PILES. FISTULA-And all rectal Dis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01

vulgar. THE Dreamers; A Club can put
sunshine in a rainy day and add bright
ness to ia CRATE fire on chill night. 1t
is published by Harper and Brothers and
may be secured of the Goldsmith Book
and Stationery comnanY of Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01

The company Mr. Hoyt has sent out
this season to present this. his pet com
edy, is all that was claimed for 1.-THE
strongest he mas ever organized. II Is
headed by Miss Belle Archer, an actress
Of Unquestionable talent, and one Of the
most beautiful women on the American
stage. Her portrayal Of the character of
Gract Holmes is a charming bit of work.
The costumes are models of the modiste 5
art. and are the most gracefully worn.
Fannie Denham Rouse as Aunt Jim, is
inimitable, while Henrietta Lee as the
sportive grass widow, carried the part
with appropriate dash and vivacity. As
already stated the cast IS the strongest
ever seen in a Hoyt comedy, and limited
space forbide further mention. The spe-
cialtfes which are introduced throughout
tht piece. are novel and up-to-date and
thoroughly enjoyable. BOnny Lottie in
PRODUCES her dancing specially, one Of the
best ever seen here. and proved herself
worthy Of the title Of dancing marvel
Herald. Dayton, Ohio
"A Contented Woman" IS one Of this
seasons bookings a the Crawford.
An excellent cast headed by Paul Gil
more will present the much talked Of and
ever familiar stor- Of the "Musketeers"
by Alexander Dumas at the Crawofrd
theater early in November The stage
version IS by Paul Kester and during its
short stay IN New York. where it was
recently produced. gas pronounced in
some respects The best adaptation extaat-
a more picturesque production with It's
faithful detail % mellow lights. misty
perspectives. ivy grown castle walls and
chain rafting draw bridge than is shown
in this play would be hard % find upon
the stage. PauI Gilmore as D'Artsgnan
Is credited With much tact, grace and
force. touching lightly the humorous pas
sages and expressing adequately all the
sentiments and passions Of the role
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01

"A Contented Woman" IS one Of this
seasons bookings at the Crawford.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01
ITALIAN GRANn OPERA

The press of Denver has been lavish in
its praise of the Lambardi company who
come to the Crawford on Monday and
Tuesday for the benefit Of the Wichita
hospital. The Republican of September
% says: "Rigoletto'' has proved one Of
the strongest bills in the repertoire of the
Lambardi Grand Opera company, and
Verdi's great opera was given at the
Broadway last night in 4 manner that
aroused the enthusiasm Of a large audi
ence. BugamelH and SOstegni, in the
leading parts. We're brilliant
This is an opportunity that is not often
secured except in the larger cities. and
even then companies of the merit of the
Lambardi forces are not often seen. The
Denver Republican Of September i says:
Monday night ushers in the last week
of the grand opera season. and IT prom
iSes TO be a week of varied entertainment
and notable pleasure Admirers Of the
Italian singers in the I.ambardi company
whose wonderful vocal gifts have given
such unauoyed enjoyment 70 Denver. viii
hail with delight the repertoire offered for
the last eight performances. The Lam
"a fll INl t--~ nav 4t+tAif Ns9-t Aeai So
full share of responsibility by ably pre-
seuting some Of the greatest music ever
written. The management az the theateT
and that Of the opera company have more
than fulfilled ali claims made and prom
lses given With such record on the
part OF the management ard che COM
pany. does il not devolve upon the citi-
zers Of Denver 20 come forward or uasse
and by most liberal ps-ronage AT every
one o. the remaining eight performanees
show their appreciation % what has been
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occurrence as IL IS in Dsrtcction2
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-20

In deciding to issue a pardon TO Dreyfus,
the French government has taken the only
course open to 1t that looked to the quieting
of dissension. 1t is a practical confession
that the verdict of the court-martial was
unjust, and is to that extent a condemna-
ton Of the army; but the army is not likely
to protest. Its peculiar ideas of honor"
have been indicated in it's own eyes by
the action of the military court, and its off,
less only too glad TO get rid of a matter
which has created a sensation never antici-
pated when the persecution of the Jewish
captain was begun. So far as official action
is concerned, the Dreyfus incident is closed
with the issuing of this pardon. AS a con-
dition to it, the prisoner has relinquished
his appeal for a reversal of the courts judy
ment, and is therefore estopped from
further legal proceedings to prove his inno-
cence. This submission will. no doubt, dis
appoint many persons who have followed
the history Of the case and have sympa-
thized with him. They would prefer to see
him refuse liberty when the giving leaves
him with a stigma on his name: but 1t is
extremely unlikely that he could ever have
gained the revision he wished, and, weigh
ing all his chances together with the pros
pect Of another term of Imprisonment. he
decided to accept freedom, even at its great
cost. No man with spirit broken by five
years Of Devils island could have rejected
the terms.
The Dreyfus case will remain a stain
upon the fair fame of France, and the COM
plfcations growing out of it are likely to
cause trouble to the government for a long
time In the future. But the end has come
to it officially. As a world sensation 1t
will soon cease to a interest. A tickle
public will turn its attention to other mat
tiers. incidentally. perhaps, preparing to at
tend the Paris exposition 1T was but lately
so ready to boycott. AS for Dreyfus HIM
self. poor wretch, his only hope of peace
lies in finding obscurity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-20
WILL BRYAN RECANTs

The Democrats who oppose Mr.. Bryan on
the silver question have finally come to the
conclusion that they cannot prevent his
not defeat him. They nave no man upon
whom they can unite a third of the dele
gates. Unable to defeat his nomination, the
anti-silver people in the East are trying to
induce Mr.. Bryan to drop silver and take
up anti-imperialism and the trusts partic-
ularly anti-imperialism. They have prom
ised him New York. Maryland. New Jer-
sent to the burial of his hobby of is to /.
The tempter says, as Of old. all these will
be yours If you will turn way from the
heresy which made you. He is told that the
electoral vote of New York is worth all the
States of the mining camps. They represent
that upon the issue of furling the flag and
sneaking out of the Philippines. Mr.. Bryan
can carry Indiana and other States, which
he lost in 1886 with the silver issue.
There is good reason to believe that some
Of Mr.. Bryan's stanchest silver associates
are in favor of yielding. Ex-Governor Stone,
Of Missouri. the most influential of the sill
verites of the Southwest, has declared that
the trust affords the best issue and that
silver should be relegated to that portion of
the rear devoted to field hospitals. There is
every reason to believe that John R. Nc
Lean and Mayor Harrison desire to shake
off the party's old man of the scale to I.
What will Mr.. Bryan do? Once he stood
for the silver issue and nothing greater
than that issue. To-day he is the leader of
his party. and can yet be leader when he
makes new issues. He said recently that the
Chicago platform was made for all time
and hat silver must be the leading issue in
1900. Going back on such declarations would
be difficult for most men, but Mr.. Bryan is
an exception. He can turn his back upon
silver and invent new issues. Will he do 1t?
Will he listen to his late foes and lead the
element who denounce the war in the Phil
ippineS?