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A HEAVY GALE
SWEEPS ENGLAND.
Rivers Overflow Their Banks and
Cause camags.
Railways Are Submerged and Casualties
Are Numerous.

Tidal Wave Leaps the Seawau
at Newport and Submerges the
Countrywide British Steamer
Amos Wreck Serious Disaster
Part Of the Crew Taken From
the Helpless Steamer Bulgaria.
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Telephone invented 1861.
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recent war with Spain. There mas peen
neither allegation or proof before us
that boracic or salicylic or any othel
acids have been used IN the canned
meats furnished to the troops. but sucn
meats have nevertheless been greatly
criticised and they have for that rea-
son been tested by us and have been
analyzed under our direction and we
have taken great deal of testimony as
TO the mode of their preparation. The
canned meat is ordinarily taken from
the fore-quarters of beeves.
1.-THE Agricultural Departments Off
cial reports upon the methods en-
ployed by the packing houses, as re-
ouired under the inspection regulations,
are incorporated.
.The unanimous report shows that
a number of officers testified that
canned beef was unpalatable. 1t is also
ELECTED that in tropical country,
where it is subjected to intense heat
the meat presents a repulsive appear
ance at first Furthermore, it trans
pires that occasionally an inferior ar
ticle is found But the records OF the
army prove that canned beef has been
used for many years, and on October
49, 1897. the following official state
ment was issued:
..War Department, Adjutant Gener-
ais Office Washington, October IL,
1897.
.'W. Clark Marshall, Produce Ex-
change, Chicago Sir: II have, the
honor to acknowledge the receipt OF
YOUR communication of the 10th ultimo
to the Secretary of War, giving infor-
nation regarding the proper food to be
taken to the sufferers in Alaska and
also for the subsistence of the troops
there and ascribing. the sickness In that
locality to the use of salt meats, and
in reply thereto the Secretary OF War
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received as prisoners of war over 23,-
600 Spanish soldiers"
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT.
Brigadier General Charles P. Eagan,
Commissary General, U. S. A., in
charge.
''The commission has carefully inves-
tigated the subject of the condition.
quality and quantity Of food supplied
to the army. Almost without excep-
tion it has been shown by the testimony
taken that wherever the troops were
ordered, whether to the various camps
in the United States. or to Porto Rico,
Cuba or Manila, the rations prescribed
by law were on the transports and at
the camps with the soldiers.
so far as we have been able to as
certain, there was but one occasion,
that of day in front of Santiago, when
the troops were seriously short of ra-
tions; these had been supplied, but
thrown aside when the men went into
action; the condition of the roads and
lack of transportation prevented prompt
reissue. At times the vegetable ration
| was not of good quality, the potatoes
and onions being spoiled. Condemned
| by Board of Survey, such vegetables
were destroyed, and an equivalent part
of the ration issued. Some trouble oc-
Cured because such vegetables and
other damaged food were disposed of
without the warrant of a Board Of Sur
,vey. This was done through ignorance,
| their officers not knowing what was
necessary to be done.
REFRIGERATEDB BEEF.
This commission was organized the
24th day of September last. Up to the
21st day of December it's members had
taken Testimony in seventeen different
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| impossible for a time to determine
where absolutely necessary articles
were located.
Colonel Bird of the Quartermasters S
Department testif1es that this was cor
rected later on when the contents OF
cars were clearly marked on them and
| bills of lading promptly forwarded.
THE condition of the railroad con-
gestion during the early portion Of the
| time Tampa was occupied by the troops
seemed unparalleled. showing an almost
| inexcusable lack of executive ability
on the part Of those charged with the
| loading, unloading and handling of
| trains.
Colonel Bird and General Hum
phrey testified that there were very
poor facilities for transferring troops
and supplies arriving at Tampa via
the Florida Central Railroad to the
| Plant system, leading direct to Port
Tampa.
"Order was finally brought about, the
cars unloaded, the congestion overcome
and vast amount of supplies deliver
| ed at the immense encampment.
| Congestion also occurred at Chicka-
mauga, probably with not such serious
results as at Tampa, but complaint was
made that materials of different cases
were packed in the same car, rendering
it necessary to remove large packages
! of quartermaster's or commissary
stores in order to obtain these smaller
packages of medicines and medical sup
plies.
/ There was also congestion and con-
fusion in connection with the railroad
facilities between the 9th and 18TH OF
! August at Camp Wikoff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13
GENERAL PURPOSE.

his Organization - - main purpose N es'Ae-
MsAuert ~ new an complete system ~ obtaining ara
communicating Special Re1fr ic'h o. home an'
abroad as basis s-r credit I--..en'aHy " VIZ also
issue Rc.eerce Rock ~ Ratings - the most re.aH-
chara,.e- ard WIS se, az Other duties 90 t-st class
Mercantile Aeenry
7. IS ~. .--erse. - conane the operations o, -
v..nsl Mercantile Agency - re United States and
caasla With the rapid expansion - commerce in'o
.+-e- countries where there few sources ~ ''f-a
ton available the necessity fr 1eT and perfect So s
ter q investigation aIlarenfnot only for 'ne pro-
.ec-,on Of foreign trade but Ya-l ~ rs promo
;lon n this after respect nothing could be m're -?
perfume Or conducive enlarged commerce thar - MS
period 20 i7auE1rate perfect system NJ, mercantile
reporting vhereve~ American enterprise awakened 20
rev NE ~ar penetrate
wen these twin purposes IN vtew-ths pe-,sc;ins Z
Information as basis % credit IT. g.. parts q re
No--h American Continent The one hand ana on tie
other conduct - cation a. possible
toners - American g'cts r foreign isn~sIhe Mutual
Mercantile Agency proposes NOS important changes II
,Ais legitimate and highly ess@r-'a business q dealing
f. tse kind c, Information which forus the basis ;'r
,h-ee-sour7hs the commercial Transactions q tie
country
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A DIFFUSION OF PROPRIETORSHIP.

{ s.
throughout the
the @
hundreds of localities are the shares
but act O.
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great is number inrhansng their
Ie-on and
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owned
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financial.
financial.


imperative than
,ant crc
It and rean ererv
Up ~ i @ h ctresu. -.
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:. Pan, and Duluth Railroad Company re-
III 49,, es.... ,s.r ended June 81.
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Hooking Valley and Toledo Railway N
fdrros. ,s.t reports FOR the -FOUR months enaed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13

Director ni'yf' yea' Nf@N"| N'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13
j. +. MORGAN x CO.

tankcrs du0 Brohcr5.
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re. the following IS submittec.-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26

BY local applications, as theycannOt
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way tn cure deaf
ness, and that is 10y constituti NAL
remedies. Deafness j. caused by an
inflamed condition uf the mucous lin.
ing Of the Eustnrhian Tube. When
this tube gets intlamed YOU have Il
rumbliDg sound OF imperfect hearing
and when il is entirely close, deaf
ness is the result, and unless the in
Illumination can ne taken out and
this tube restored to its normal con
ditiOn, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out OF ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an
infiamed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot he cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26

Pneumonia is one OF the most dam
gerous and fatal diseases. 1t always
results from a cold. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will quickly cure a
cold and perhaps prevent an attack
of pneumonia. 1t is in fact made
especially for that ailment and has
become famous for its cures over a
large part of the civilized world. 1t
counteracts any tendency Of n cold
toward pneumonia. Can you afford
to neglect your cold when SO reliable
a remedy can be had for a triilc? For
sale by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
"a CHANCE FOR EDITORS."

Under the above caption, and re-
ferring to the possibility that the
president may issue another call for
volunteers, the virulent editor of the
Great Falls Tribune says: IF hedoes
so it will be interesting to note how
many Of the Republican editors, who
are now urging the Spanish war vol
unteers to be patriotic and serve in
the Philippines after their time has
expired as IA privilege for which they
should be thankful, will embrace the
opportunity to enlist"
Should a single one enlist it would
he one more, we believe, than the
number of Democratic editors who,
tho they had denounced Mckinley as
a coward for not Immediately de-
claring war against Spain, weremus-
tered into the service when the call
for volunteers was issued. And in
this class of patriots ca the editor OF
the Tribune was quite conspicuous.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
Schillings
Best
tea
sold only in
Packages
APPLICATION IN BANKRUPTCY.
VIM. W. Dewitt, for Many Years Promi.
nent in Business Circles, Takes Ad-
vantage of the New Law.

WIN. w. Dewitt has filed a petition
in bankruptcy in the United States
court at Helena. He places his
liabilities $50, 239. go and adds that he
has no assets. His largest creditor
is the Bank Of Fergus County, to
whom 80, 1864 is due together with
interest, amounting to nearly as
much. Other large creditors are the
A. l.. Babcock Hardware Co. of Bill
ings, 81, 24O.S5, and Neustadter Bros.
OF San Francisco $~2,550,S3. The
interest account due amounts to
about $l4, 900. Mr.. Dewitt failed in
September, 1893, making assignment
to his nephew, and b~0okeeper, b. W.
Poole. la his statement filed at that
time his assets were given as $780,
222.03 and his liabilities as $50, l72.57.
The Bank of Fergus County was
named as a preferred creditor in the
sun $45, 134.63 AMI wage claims to
the amount OF $1,047,9 6 were also
preferred. Other local creditors to
whom 81. 9S2 % was due, werenamed
to he second in order and the final
schedule of liabilities was composed
entirely of foreign claims. The real
estate, merchandise, stock, etc, was
closed out and the real estate and
book accounts, largely unsecured,
sold by auction, the Bank of Fergus
County being the principal bidder.
Under the law Mr.. Dewitt may be
declared a bankrupt and released
from any further obligations, hehav-
ing surrendered all his property. He
is at present making his home i'm the
Judith mountains and for the past
two years or more has been gate
bailiff at the terms Of the district
court. At one time he was one of
the leading merchants of Central
Montana and after leaving Cotton
wood came to l.ewistuwn, where he
soon commenced building operations,
erecting the brick corner now occu-
pied by the Montana Hardware Co.,
as well as many residences.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26

w. j. Bryan. in his Milwaukee
speech, said: "While it il unneces-
sary to discuss the question OF ratio
until some other ratio Is proposed,
it may not be out Of place to suggest
that l6 to |, being the ratio at which
the present gold and silver coin cir
culate, it is the natural ratio at
which the minis should be re-opened."
Ii it possible that Mr.. Bryan is be-
ginning to hedge on the divine ratio?
"Until some other ratio il proposed, y
forsooth! Why, Mr.. Bryan and all
of the big and title silverites, have
been clinging tenaciOusly To l6 to
/, declaring that there could be no
other ratio and that ii this Is aban-
doned the whole contention falls fiat
as there would be vastly different
views us to the ratio at which gold
and silver would circulate together.
1t would leav We the free silver advo-
Gates all Mt sea. How do the silver
miners like this evidenced wavering?
unnecessary to discuss the question
of ratio" says Mr.. Bryan. Then why
has he been discussing ii night and
day for the past four years? Has Il
new light dawned upon him or does
he observe his chances of the presi-
dency vanishing? Ii silver miners
will look back owe the record Of the
Democratic party for the past forty
years they will discover that it has
been forced to abandon every issue
it has advocated, either by the ques-
tioDs being settled by the will Of the
people, or through its eagerness To
get control OF the offices. Mr.. Bryan
would give II mortgage on his
chances of immortality ii he could
gracefully slide ont from under III to
!, but he finds il IA difficult task.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
SHALL We INCORPORATE?

This paper has always favored
every movement that had In it the
progress and prosperity OF Lewis
town. believing that no newspaper
could afford to oppose any PROPOSE
ton that was for the benefit of the
great majority of the people. Look
ing at the matter in that light the
ARGUS has always favored incOrpo-
ration, and does today, believing
that Lewistown has arrived at that
point in its growth when it has
become something more than "A vii
lage and n four-cornered trading
point, owned by n few individuals,
who have no other consideration or
ambition than the accumulation OF
the almighty dollar" A town or
city IL to a large extent what the
people try to make it. True, the re-
sources or natural advantages are
important factors, but n town COM
posed of drones and "skinflints" could
retard it's growth, where liberal and
progressive men would invite new
capital and make improvements
worthy OF an intelligent and ambi.
tious peorle who must make the
place their home. 1t may be wei
enough for property owners who dc
not have to live In Lewistown TO op
posi- incorporation on account OF tn,
expense. If we could all live in SOM
desirable city and yet conduct aprof
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
Ranch Property.

2i0 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
all fenced, a snap at $2,lOO; SLIGO
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
Ubet, good water right, all fenced, splendid
buildings and sheds, controls large range, well
kept up, and all for $500. Half cash balance
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, all for
$3.50; situated on Judith river, near mouth OF
Ross Fork: part cash, time on balance. This
is the best bargain we have offered this
season.
1900 will buy a good ranch of 100 acres of
patented LAND near Big Spring creek, seven
stable, sheds and granary, water right and
good spring at house. 81 acres under cultiva-
ton, so acres of hay land. Time on $1,000 at
ten per cent interest.
a. J0 will buy one of the best farming and
stock ranches in the Basin. 200 acres patented
land, l2j acres under cultivation, all fenced
with three wires and pole, all pitch pine posts.
81 acres of timothy and alfalfa. Situated flVe
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 be sold before
May first, Time will be given on $1,000 at 10
per cent interest, one or two years. This is a
veritable snap for intending investors.
5000 will buy ranch of $50 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 sheds,
convenient outbuildings, four corrals and IL
miles of fencing. For sale until April ] after
which date will be withdrawn. A splendid
stock ranch for either cattle or sheep.
We will sell you 81 head of three-year-old
steers, 10 head of yearlings and 10 cows from
three to five years old. delivered May !, 1879.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
Shearing at Living Springs.

Robert G. Shell will this year con
duet shearing pens at Living Springs,
offering to- patrons the same dvant-
ages which were SO highly appreci-
ated last season. The point is on the
main road from Great Falls to Bill
ings, so that wool may be hauled
either way without inconvenience.
There will be abundance of good
range and water.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26

Northern
Railway.
MONTANA POINTS, PACIFIC
COAST AND THE EAST.

Palace Sleeping and Dining Cars,
meals a la carte.) Library Observa-
ton Cars, Family Tourist Sleepers
and First and secOnd-class coaches.
Direct route to the Kootenai Min
ing Country OF Montana, Idaho and
British Columbia.
Connects at Duluth in summer sea-
son with Northern steamships North
West and North Land, for Mackinac,
Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo.
Connects at Seattle with steamers
for California, Alaska, Japan and
China.
Stages leave Lewistown Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays at Z a. m.
and connect the same night at Ben
ton with trains going east and west.
Stages leave Lewistown daily at
/ D. IN. and make connections the
following day at Great Falls with
trains going east and west.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M. vRooMAN, Editor and Proprietor

The Democratic press, which has
ou~tclassed a iishwiie in its abuse Of
Thomas b. Reed, has taken TO sing
ing his praise because it imapines the
speaker is not in harmony with the
administration. Most any old thing
will satisfy the appetite OF this spe-
cies of buzzard.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26

Formal declaration of war was
made against Spain one year ago
last Friday. Co. | left LewistOwn ON
the 4th day OF May. On Thursday f
next week they will have been away
one year. Aug. l will undoubtedly
see the most of them home again.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
Yearling Sheep for Sale.

| have for sale about loo head of yearling
sheep, ewes and wethers, a fine lot in the best
of condition. Address
w. o. STRAW, Ubet. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
Cook & Hilger
Loans, Investments, Commissions AND Insurance.
We will for 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 head and will rent ranch
of $40 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 100 acres, five
ance grazing; good water; 100000 feet of saw
logs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-26
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 we'll. 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 $4,000.
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
81, 400.
81 ,150 will buy a six-room dwelling on 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.
A new fve-room cottage with shed addition,
and two lots in central location for the sum of
! 81, go and will give time at low interest on
800. Must be sold by May L. next.
A desirable business lot on Main street for
sl.G0 and a snap for a central business location.
Two lots on Main street, east side of Spring
creek and a very desirable business location
for $500 each.
Lots in different parts of the town at low
rates. Call and we will show them to you.
We Have Inquiries Every Day.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-04
Death of q. Goodwin,

Alonzo Q. Goodwin. more popularity
known As Colonel Goodwin died on Tues
day morning last from the effects Of g fall
received from the rear stairway Of the
Bureau Hotel. He was subject to fts. and
10 Is probable that II was during one Of
these he happened 70 be on the back steps
and lost his footing. falling to the ground
below. Q distance Of about fourteen feet,
cutting g deep cash In his head. He lived
about an hour and q half after being found.
but did not regain consciousness. He was
an old White Piner. having been . con-
tractor and carpenter at Treasure Hill In
1869. He came 70 Eureka about 1872 and
has remained here ever since. he was q
native Of Augusta, Maine, aged about 81
years,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-04
A Party.

The lady friends Of DR.. and Mrs. W. L.
ssmuels rendered them 9 farewell party at
Masonic and Odd Fellows Hall last Mon
day evening. About forty guests we're
present. Progressive whist, music and
dancing we're enjoyed until a late hour.
At midnight the tables we're spread in the
banquet hall and an elegant supper was
thoroughly appreciated. A number Of
speeches followed the supper. expressing
kindly feeling and good wishes for the
young couple in their new home.
The Doctor and Mrs. Ssmuels left on
Wednesday mornings train for Winnie
mucca. where they will locate permanent
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-04
Exchanges.

We would like 70 inquire whether the
Carson News and Appeal have not yet
made sufficient money out Of this cam.
psign SO that they can afford to purchase
enough newspaper 10 supply their ex.
changes regularly ct Q critical time like
the present. II not, w move that the
State Press Association create Q charity
fund for their benefit, to which We will
subscribe two %ish-hooks and q suspender
button. Come on now, brother editors.
and swell the list.-white Pine News.
In which sentiments the SENTINEL joins
most heartily. The News never comes
regularly, and with the exception Of q
short time last Fall when Mrs. Davis was
managing the Appeal. Is has been equally
intermittent.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-02-04

The following dispatch was received
from Carson Thursday /:
The repsl Of the Purity Of Election law
was defeated in the lower House by q vote
is 70 IA. A committee Of five was appoint
cd 10 draft q new law, with MCGOWAN as
chairman. E. W. FREMONT.
The close vote by which the proposed
repeal bill was defeated indicates clearly
that there Is q strong feeling in the Legis.
lssure against the so-cslled Purity Act.
This indication is strengthened by the
fact that 9 committee was appointed 70
draft q new law. We would suggest TO
,he committee that Q little examination OF
q few OF the last sections OF the General
Elections Act Of 1878 might save q deal OF
labor in the preparation Of q new bill COW
sring this subject.