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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

testimony. Whiteside has written
himself down knave in the estima-
tion Of every decent man who il not
a DAILY henchman. The sleuth who,
for the sake Of cheap notorety, seeks
to make criminals of honest men, al
ways w,,lks before his fellows de-
spised OF men and abhorred of women.
On the other hand, what shall be
said of him II investigation shallshow
that he IL merely the hired tool Of de-
signing men to assassinate the good
name OF political opponents? II he
has been paid by the enemies Of Mr..
". A. Clark to break down the sena-
torial canvass of that gentleman and
to bring shame and sorrow upon
honorable men and their families,
where will end the righteous wrath
of the people Of this commonwealth?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
LOOKING FOR A SCRAP
Philippine Insurgents crowding About Manila
May Be Required to Fall Back.

Madrid. Jan. ll.-Gen. Rios cables
from Manila that the situation is
still very grave. Rebels are eoncen-
trating about Manila with intention
Of attacking the place. He says the
visayas natives again refused to let
the Americans land, threatening to
use force II the attempt IL smade. Rios
says the Americans therefore aban-
doned the attempt. He confirms the
previous statement that they are un-
willing to lombard Iloilo because the
European houses are filed with pc
trolenm in order to start fires II can
nOnading begins. Rios also says the
natives are determined to fight the
Americans before rei0forccmpnts ar
rive from the United States. Ilecon.
cludrs by saying that Aguinaldo's
proclamation pro,'uced immense en-
thusiasm among the rebels.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
J. c. Hurst Arrested for the Killing Of H.
Late Political Antagonist.

Joseph c. Hurst has been arrest
at Glendive and held for prelir
mary hearing to answer the charse
Ofhaving killed Dominick Cavanaug6,
the sheriff Of Dawson county, WHO
was found murdered in cold blood.
His arrest followed the coroner's in
vestigation OF the case. After an H.
quest lasting several days cnought
yelOped to warrant the suppositiun
that Hurst killed Cavanaugh by way
OF revenge because he had beaten hi
In the race for sheriff. The arrest ot
Hurst is a great surprise and SON
thing OF Billings Tim, \ b.
Mr.. Hurst is brother Of Mrs. Gin
Lindsey, and the lady's many frien'
are very solicitous for complete ex-
oneration OF the accused.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
NEW ROAD LAW.
Provisions Of One Of the Treasures Suggested
to Replace the Present Law.

The Helena Independent says that
nearly every member of the legis-
lature Is anxious to remodel the
present road law, some suggesting
going back to the old supervisor
system in it's entirety and with allits
faults, while majority favor making
changes in the present law. DR..
Johnson of Carbon county has a
scheme for the election of road
supervisors which he considers just
the thing and has introduced IL bill
in the house embodying his ideas.
We quote from the Independent:
"Dr. Johnson's proposed bill pro-
vides that on or before May 10. 1899,
it shall be the duty Of the county
commissioners to divide their
counties into as many road dist cts
az i'm their judgment will best con-
serve the public good, and to appoint
road supervisor for each district.
But the bill provides for the election
thereafter at the next general election
of a supervisor, who shall hold his
Office for two years. The require
ments for eligibility and the term of
Office of the supervisor shall be the
same as in the case OF other county
officers. The supervisor is to receive
SO a day for each day actually spent
in warning out men to work on the
roads and In overseeing road work, f"
his bill is to be audited by thecounty
commissioners upon n sworn itemiz-
ed statement. The bill says that the
road supervisor shall "have absolute
control of the work In his district" f"
but the laying out Of all new roads,
the purchase OF all material for road
use, the building OF all bridges and
the abandonment Of all old roads
shall he first allowed by the board OF
county commissioners.
"The bill provides that all road
taxes, special or general, shall be
charged upon the books of the county
assessor in the same manner az other
taxes. There shall be allowed tn
each person in the state eligible to
work on the roads for each day OF
eight hours: For a single hand, Sl.5O
day; for man and team, $500 a day.
At the close OF each days work the
supervisor il required to give each
employe receipt which shall be a
legal tender to the county treasurer
to the amount therein stated for
such PERSONS road tax.
1t is made the duty OF the super.
visor to warn out for duty each
person eligible at least twice each
year, and to complete the road work
in his district before Nov. |, making
a statement at that time OF the work
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
Quieter at r1anila

London, Jan. l2.-Thc Manila cor
respondent Of the Morning Post, tel
egrnphing 7 thursday, says; The sit
nation Is much puieter today. The
conference between the representa-
tives Of Gen. Otis and Aguinaldo has
helped to allay the excitement. and
the Filipino newspapers are milderin
tone. There Is no hope Of a peaceful
settlement. The insurgent govern
ment is now engaged in considering
the preparation OF IA definite propo-
sitiOn AZ to what they desire from the
United States.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
MONTANA PRODUCTS IN 1905.
Her Principal Products Valued at over Eighty
Million Dollars.

Helena Independent: An unofficial
estimate, made in advance of the for
NAL and official repOrtsthat will be
issued later, indicates that the value
of the principal products OF the state
during 1893. including metals, live
stock, coal, lumber and grain, Is in
the neighborhood of $s4 900, 900, an
enormous increase as compared with
a year ago.
The value OF the metal output will
be approximately $57 100000. an in
crease of more than $3,0O0,000 when
compared with the year 1897. The
unofficial estimate places the gold
output of the state at 252,0O0 fine
ounces, which, at S20E an ounce,
was worth $5,20S, $40. The output oi
silver was IL 100000 ounces, which, AT
their coinage value, given for thepur.
pose Of comparison with last year,
would be S22, ,lSS,OOO. The output ol
copper will probably he 100000. .OOC
pounds, and at II cents pound the
value was S2S,S00, 900. The output OF
lead Is the only item in which the
comparison with last year proves
unfavorable. The product this year
will amount to 22.0OO, ,0O0pounds, val.
ued at $S36.0O0. The comparative
fipnrea for the two Yenrs nre:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18
nres for the two years are /:
.s57.G2.s,O
Total

Total .........,.... sj7 .0y2, so s53,054.6I5
The stock commissioners estimate
that the number Of cattle shipped
from Montana and consumed at home
during 1895 was DIS, M, which were
worth 1851 400 at the average price
of $40 head. The value OF the NUT
ton and wool IL roughly estimated
It 81 .30O. 900. and the total valuation
Of the product of the range, with
hides, pelts and other incidentals also
counted, is probably not too high.
The stnte shipped ut least $500, 900
worth Of grain. large proportion of
which was barley, for which Mon
tana is famous.
The coal mining industry made
wonderful strides forward during the
year. The value OF the output Of the
mines Of the state at an average of
$500 a ton IL counted at SS,0O0,0O0
The lumber product Of Montana,
nearly all Of which il consumed at
home, IL estimated to have been worth
81 800, 200.
The total upon the estimates given
above II seen to be SSi, ,0Gi ,2I0.
Never before in the history OF the
state has such showing been pos
sible.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

done, the names of the men who
worked and the amount they were
entitled to receive, and the names Of
the persons who refused to work,
together with the amounts they
owe.
Persons who refuse to work on
the roads shall be liable for the
amount of their taxes which shall be
collected as other taxes, and which
when collected shall be held to be
used as a road fund for the respective
district.
"a proper notice to work roads, :"
in the terms of the bill, "shall be con.
strued To mean the notification of
the party In person If he can befound
within the district without extra
effort, and II not by leaving notice
at his place of abode" An incentive
to the supervisor to do his duty is
provided in a passage of the bill
that says: "And any supervisor
who shall fail tn give such notice to
each and every person entitled to do
road work shall be liable for each
Offense for the sum of SO. which shall
be deducted from his salary by the
county commissioners upon q proper
showing Of facts to them of his neg
lect."
"When parties have been notified
and have refused and there is work
necessary to be done, the supervisor
shall employ other men-resident
taxpayers II possible and a receipt
for such road work given to those
who are so employed shall be legal
tender for any taxes them due the
county from the person so employed,
and il he shall owe none then the
county treasurer shall pay the
warrant out of any funds belonging
to the district.
mo supervisor Is permitted to do
more work in his district than the
receipts OF his district shall justify
without first obtaining an order in
writing from the county commits
sioners for the excess.
The commissioners are empowered
| To bound the road districts and tn
change the boundaries when they
believe it best for the road work, but
they are not permitted to change the
boundaries during the term for which
supervisor shall have been elected.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

These are dangerous times for the
health. Group, colds and throet
troubles lead rapidly to consump-
tie n. A small bottle of one MIMI
Cough Cure used at the right tine
will preserve life, health and a large
amount of money. e. F. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

To insure a happy new year keep
the liver clear and the body vigorous
by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
the famous little pills for constipa-
tion and liver troubles. c. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

Horrible agony Ia caused by Piles,
Burns and Skin Diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly
cured by DcWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Beware Of worthless limitations. C.
r. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

Coughing Injuries and inflames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loos-
ems the cold, allays coughing and
heals quickly. The best cough cure
for children. e. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-01-18

Specialist in dentistry, has arrived
and can be found at the Day house,
room 20. The doctor is prepared to
do all work known to the profession.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
a Rare Party Opportunity.

| Il mare faTty opportunity
Secretary Alger has supplied what
some Democrats have not hoped to see
an issue upon which the Democracy
can appeal with confidence to the ma.
tional judgment. BY asking for over
sl6e, 900, 600 for the support Of the regu-
lar army in lime of peace he has raised
two questions that touch the heart and
the pocket Of every American citizen
who does not profit by legalixed In
justice and oppression. These ques-
tions are:
Shall the United States be more
heavily taxed for military purposes than
any other country on earthp
Shall this unheard-of burden of tax
alton be carried almost exclusively BY
people Of small means, while the wealth
our ornaments protect goes freep
If we spend sl660OO,Ooo year for
the army, $3.50, ,OOO, 900 for pensions and
$50, ,OOO, 600 for the navy, we shall be pay
ing S366, ,0OO,0 900 annually for military
purposes. That is nearly twice as
much as any power in Europe pays for
the same objects. 1t is more than we
paid IN taxes for the entire support
Of the government as lately as last
year. The amount Secretary Alger
asks for the army alone is more than
Germany pays for her army and navy
combined. We have been accustom ed
to commiserate the European peasant,
crushed under the intolerable burden of
standing armies, and now we are asked,
with no necessity whatever. to subject
ourselves to burden twice as great.
But the distribulion Of this burden Of
taxation IS even worse than the load it.
self. MIR. Rockefeller, to take the most
conspicuous specimen of . class. has a
fortune Of over $500, 900 900. His power
to accumulate. possess and increase
this fortune depends upon the protection
Of the government.
MIR. Rockefeller's income is over $2O.-
O00, 900 year. That is equal to the
combined incomes of 10000 families,
each living on annual earnings Of $780,
Under the Republican system Of ma
tionai taxation. which is based not on
resources. but on personal consumption.
Mr.. Rockefellers income. il divided
among 10000 families. would be taxed
1000 times; concentrated in bis hands.
1t need be taxed only once. In other
words, With 1000 times the means of q
workingman, Mr.. Rockefeller is not
obliged to pay more than . working
mans taxes.
In some respects be pays LEES. He
uses no beer o. tobacco. and 20 escapes
the taxation lsvied ON those humble
luxuries. He doss mot plsy cards. and
30 does not paw for The rsvsans stamp
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

on every pack. lie does not live in
rented rooms. and so is not taxed for
his lease and his rent receipts. He does
not borrow money on mortgage, subject
to mortRage stamp tax. He has his
family PHYSICIAN, and so does not buy
taxed pfoprietary medicines. lie
drinks no more tea than sewing girf
starving % 81 a week, and II lie used q
quality a dne as that slipped by the
emperor Of China he would still pay
only'a sewing girls tax of 10 cents a
pound. He uses no more taxed sugar
than is consumed by day laborer, and
wears little more taxed clothing.
Practically all of Mr.. Rockefeller's
gigantic income is absolutely exempt
from national taxation while every Ier-
son Of moderate means is taxed to the
earth.
Isihxt rightY The Democracy does
not think 70. 1t believes that incomes
and not family expenditures should be
the measure If taxation. :
No extravaganza in government.
Necessary expenses to be met by fair
methods of taxation.
There Is an issue ready made to the
hand Of the Democracy, and it is a wiz
ming one.-New York Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

e o fs5isf WhiaAisal NJ s.ees,.d n Puhty.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

For 0ala Or Trade.
Desirable Grand JUNCTION property
fsf hossss. For partiealass inqairs at
TN o@cs.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

There is no lodging the fact that
either Gen. Miles, or Gen. Eagan, COM
missionary general of the army. twisted
the truth sadly in his testimony cun-
cerning "emba!med" beef furnished the
army. And we believe Miles told the
truth.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
Late Literary News.


To have the men who have demon
strated their organizing ability by great
business successes tell their secrets Of
organization, is the object of the editor
of The Cosmopolitan. That he is sue
cesding, is proved in the January issue
by the article from Charles h. Flint.
who Is sregarded in New York as one of
the three or four ablest organizers in
America. He is president OF the Rub
ber Trust and the head of the great
mercantile house of Flint, Eddy 4 Co.,
which has its ramifcations in almost
every port Of the world. Mr.. Flint tells
very openly what makes for success in
the organization of business. His
article mhT be read with interest by the
Rockefeiigrs. the Armours. and the
wanamal rs as well as by the humblest
clark seek klog to fathom the secret of
business success.
In heaame lipe u an article, also in
the Japuary Cosmopolitan. telling how
Mr.. Platf organised and conducted the
campaign for the election Of Roopevelt.
1t is BY : gentlsmen who was activel,
engaged at the Republican headquarters
during the campaign. and who gives a
vivid picture OF the perfection to which
political organization has been carried
in New York State by the most astute
of managers. The wary old Senator
who has been 4 lifetime in politics and
the Youngest political aspirant will alike
find food for reflection in Mr.. BlytEe's
article.
The American Monthly Review of
Reviews begins its new volume with a
strong issue and largely increased
circulation. The two important and
timely subjects Of American diplomacy
and territorial expansion figure prom
inently in the January numLer. The
editor reviews the historic year 1888
from the international view point and
discusses pending national problems :;
Mr.. Henry Macfarlsnd, the Washington
correspondent, contributes a study.
based on intimate knowledge, of the
diplomacy Of the war, and Prof. Harry
Pratt Judson. Of the University of
Chicago. writes an exhaustive paper on
sour Federal Constitution and the
Governnsnt Of Tropical Territories. !"
Mr.. W. r. Stead gives an interesting
estimate Of the young Russian Czar /;
Miss Laura Carroll Dennis describes
tho career and work Of the rising Ameri-
can SCULPTOR. George Grey Barnard, and
sketch of the late General Garcia. the
Cuban patriot, is contributed by Mr..
George Reno. Marsherita Arlina Hamm
gives Tsuoeinct account Of the Red
Grass movesnent and the work of that
organizatson in the late war.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

ONLY ONE DAY ON THE ROAD.
~ hoso9sH 80, ap4ey % ". E. saltnarsh,
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Numerous gentlemen in both branches
Of congress will find the most disagree
able weather of the year on the 3rd Of
March-the date of their retirement,
and divorce from the public payroll.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Send postal card to learn how to get DR..
Albert Shaw's History Of the Spanish War"
lover 500 illustrations, 1900 pages) and the
Review Of Reviews" together for only two
dollars down and monthly payments.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

The state legislature met at noon
Wednesday and organized by the elec-
tion Of William G. Smith Of Jefferson
county. Us speaker of the house. Mr..
Smith is q Teller Silver Republican.
The Democratic, Tellerites and Popu-
lists divided the legislative offices.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Uncle Sam should introduce the
cuhans t9 the habit of making good
resolutions, and then compel them to
keep them.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

II the other items in Gov. Adams
address are not based on more reliable
data than are his remarks concerning
large game they are not worth much.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Colorado's gold output for '9S was
S25. .723, ,384. as against s19, ,572, 1877 for 81.
The silver output was $l5,s09, $50
against $l2.l42,42 for '97.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

The United States government com
mission reports that the Nicaragua
canal can be built for Sl35, ,OOO, 600 much
less than it cost to fight the Spanish
war
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

That war on the sugar trust is good
as far as it goes. but we shall not hurrah
until staying qualities have been demon
strated.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
To the Public.

We arc anthorized to guarantee every
bottle Of Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy
and if not satisfactory to refund the
money 10 tho purchaser. There 10 no
better uedicine made for II grippe,
cold and whooping cough. Price. Is
and 500 ~ bottle. Try 1t. For sale By
Hay and JoHantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

For Cns1ueunas a.d Nsw Ysavr.
For tAone1e 1fsssa dsys - Win ~
you . Q1pst e J. Z. reeDee WAiaky, q
the reedR Dsies, and preseas yoa With
bottle te0 OaapaGus.
TmfnHxucxY Lravop oxpnx.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-03-25
ORDINANCE No. 32S

An Ordinance granting the nse OF
the alleys and streets of the City OF
Hays, to Justus Biss1ng, his heirs
and assigns, for the use of electric
light, power and heat
Be it ordained by the mayor ano
councllmen of the City of Hays:
Sectien 1 Thit the right to use
any of the alleys and streets of tn
sad city for the erection malnten
ance and operation of the electric
| ghts and the TRANSMISSION of power
and heat within the Citp of HavS
is hereby granted to Justus Kissing,
his heirs and assigns, desiring t.,
erect, maintain and operate electric
wires and transmit pOwer by pole
and wires or by underground pipes.
wires and condults, for the period
of twenty years, after the taking
effect IT this ordinance, provided
electric lights be erected and in
operation within SIX months iron,
sbls cate.
Section 2. Said electric lines,
wires and condu1ts either above or
under ground, shall be so erected
laid, placed or constructed and
managed as not TO obstl uct the u.s.
of any eff sad streets and alleys or
interfere with the public use, work
or travel on the streets and alleys
of SAID city, and so as not to affect
or interfere with or prevent an,
drainage, sewerage, sidewalk cross
Tag Or other public improvement
whether now built or hereafter re
quired. If said electric lights be
erected on poles and wires. The
same shall be firmly placed and be-
erected under the direction of the
mayor and councilmen of said CITY
in the alleys and streets of SAID
city, at such places as the mayo or
and council may direct, said wire-
not to be less than twenty four
feet above the estimated grade of
all streets and alleys. If anv sur
vey becomes necessary to carry out
such de. erminatlon of the council.
all expenses thereof shall BE- de-
frayed by the party desiring to
construct said electric lines
Section 8 That the said Justu-
Kissing his heirs and aselgns. shall
at all times during the erection Of
said works, lights, poles. and fix
lures and the operation of the same.
hold the city harmless against AT
and all damages that may be caused
by reason of the construction and
operation of said electric light or
works, to any and every person or
persons that may be damaged by
reason of the construction and OPP
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-03-25
SHERIFF'S SALE.

1st published March II, 1S99
In the District court of Ellis county,
State of Kansas,
A. Y. GRAY, Trustee, Plaintiff,
VS.
E. C. WALDO, as Adm. estate
Chas. A Campbell, deceased, ct al
Defendants
By virtue of an order of sale issued
to me, out Of said District Court in
the above entitled action, 1 will, on
Thursday, April 18th A. D. 1899
at the hour of 10 O'Clock a m of said
day, at the front door of the Court
house in Hays city, in the
county of Ellis and in the state of
Kansas, offer at Public sale and sell 10
the highest and best bidder, for cash
IN hand, all the following described
real estate, to-wit:
Lots number twelve TI27, thir
teen Q3). and fourteen IA in
Block five (5) in the town of Eli.
Living and situated in the county of
Ellis and state of Kansas.
The above described real estate is
taken as the property of said defendant
and is directed by said order of sale to
be sold, and will be sold without APP
n. LOREDITSCH.
Sheriff of Ellis county, Kansas
A. J. Bryant, Atty for Plf.
nn as 3s5t pit is 900
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-03-25
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
State of Kansas. Ellis Co,

State of Kansas, Ellis Co,
City of Hays, IS.
The State of Kansas, and he
City of Hays, to all whom these
Presents shall Come. Greeting:
Know We, ThGt /. the under
signed, Mayor of the City of HAY s
in said county and state, by virtue
OF the authority IN me vested. do
by this proclamation, give public
notice that on the Sd day of April
1899. the same being the first Mon
day in said month, there will BE-
held q City Election for the pnr
pose Of electlng the following nam
ed officers Tor said City for the en
suing year, Viz,
One Mayor. One marshal.
One Police Judge, One Clerk.
One street commissioner,
Five CouncIlmen.
And votes of Electors will be
received at the polls to be held in
the GAR, hall on the corner of
Fort and end streets IN said city
|of Hays.
In witness whereof I have here
unto set my han1 and caused the
seal Of said city to be hereunto
aGxed.
Done in my Office in Hays city.
Kansas, this 18Th day ut March.
kA D. 1899
L8 &. Sehm sller. Mayor,