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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
Shooting. A STRANGE INDUSTRY.
From Black and White

From Black and White
Mr. seppings Wright has come across many
curious trades and peculiar methods OF earning
a living In his wanderngs through all corners OF
the globe, but the business OF shOttlhe ne uis-
covered at home FOR it is daily pursued under
the eyes OF thousands OF holiday fOlks ana ANUS
mon generally who neither know nor care what
the Ioncshoremen are about in their nshlng-
boats a few miles from land But these pussy
workers are engaged upon the business OF Shot-
ting and the nature OF that peculiar Occupation
We will now describe
All Royal Navy men training Tor the RANK OF
seaman gunner have 10 undertake more OF iess
lengthy term Of regular practice IN hrng. ana
for these men during their period OF training
some two or three of the old-pattern gunDoat5
are get aside These vessels are connected Win
every dockyard and while obsolete tpl Datue
nurpOseg make excellent training SHIPS Ihey
are OF course fitted with approved modern
weapons and daily during the season they carry
squads of embryo gunners to the seward ranges
that liz outside the Splthead forts The bear
ings Of these practice grounds depend on the
particular conjunction Of certain OBJECTS ashore.
and the targets are generally placed IL SHOALS
where fair range be commanded free or
traffic 49,,
After busy and noisy period so much solid
metal has been blaZed away into the sea. ana IL
If this metal mat the shooters set forth 10 re-
cover when TIE gunboats have done their task
and return 10 the dockyard. The ranges and
th- area ~ which The cannon balls most prob
ably lie submerged are, OF course, well known
10 the searchers. Armed with experience and
long ironshod pole they sail over the ranges and
probe the shallow bottom carefully Familiarity
with their task renders them skilful, and an ex-
pert knows i'm instant when his pole touches
the hidden projectile beneath.
The shell found pair Of huge tongs IS low
cred INTO the Sc. and it is gripped and carefully
lifted aboard The price Of the metal shells IS
eliobt and rarely exceeds one penny halfpenny
a Mound but the brass studs on the shot possess
considerably more value, and these are usually
cut out intact. Both studs and the main ROO
fabric Of the recovered shells are sold TO the
ROYAL NAVY and the prices offered appear SUI
nccnt 10 set many men at steady vorh On N
task OF recovering them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

From The London News
The French flung away the Imperial EaEl' m
1870 Emperor William seems to have taken
up this bird Of prey. at any rate, for decoration
Of the Hohenzollern Professor Calandrelh. orr
Paris correspondent says, has executed for him
a gigantic spread eagle IN repousse brass The
bird holds fOrked lightning m Us talons and
measures eight yards nine inches AT the wing
tins II viii be ptrched on console projecting
from the prov OF the Empcrors yacht The
Roman eagle was raised from the dead 10y Ma
roIeou when he thought Of adding the kingdom
Of italy IL the French Republic IT figured. hut
always IN the plural. III hls addresses 10 ms sol .
diere on the eve of battle OF on the morrow of
victory Tie eagleS-that IS 70 say. the
French standards we're repr scented as iiyins
over Europe In 1873 the eagle ceased to be the
heraldic bird in France Louis Philippe adopted
the cock for the national cmbi' 10.
In 1852 the eagles We're revived by LOUIS Ma
poleon 10 be massacred on September and the
two or three following days. J was present az
some massacres of eagles al the Iuieries ana the
Elvsee Each massacre took place 10 the ac-
companIment of fervd oratory and impreca-
lions The eagles then were DIES sales oiseau%
de proie" and the symbol Of defeat- Ihe hei-
aldic cock came in again. but has been irresu-
larIy used 1t is OF Gallo origin Gallus was q
cock whose Growing kept the neiBhborhOod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

awake. The cock a good emblem OF that
Louis XVIII and Napoleonic policy which
would not suffer any neighbor g. be equal with
France. nor TO approach her I'm greatness There
was a deal Of the game cock in the spirit IL
French chiyalry and the military Instincts OF
the French nobility.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
USUAL SYMPTOMS.

From Tho Chicago Record
Il think ! am in love with that girl; when she
comes around get three new diseases"
What are they"
''PalpitatiOn Of the heart. ossificauon Of the
head and paralysis Of the tongue"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

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~ p'' ..,,,ze II vet myself, he has'eneo 10 say
lTn' III that some one else wouIo appFop'I
q ..,srasting subject. But much IS re-
ste NV .rv tonic 70 make him seize upon 1t
'uDeO an Il must have novelty ana suoS'a,-
FTs' o. AGAIN II is necessary that the side
ia Va ,bich Il refers should be thoroughly
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hmliN = ,b.re is another and last condl-
bears. .,solvtelv necessary that the suoJect
non' - - entire hold OF him-as thorough
hou' On, On # OF coughing when it comes
''' ,arson. Only then is he able 10 take "o'u
w. .cb,ect and 10 give himself W 10 l'e
u v,,b the enthusiasm Of real artist
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WEI mould remark with much enthusl-
n-oA' otto coming out from his study AFTER
rsm - hard writing The passion TOT
SOIL .,tn, bv the way is strong yet IN the
feio b. represses il forciby from ethical
considerations. No., .ooare the
ID .,os..rs ~ the brush. Having adop'eu
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VIZ -. srisnds Of the family who would De
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c,seibe. hand, with the lines u'@"N
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The Advocate and news., 1899-01-11

Hibbler--"Does your novel end hap
pily?" scribbler- mo; It's been re-
jected by every publisher. Brooklyn
Life.
"How well Mrs. PlOllett holds her
age!" Eyes, she doesn't look a day
older than she says she Is. is."-Indianapo-
lis Journal.
Prose Versus Poetry. .--He--"Man pro-
poses'-what's the rest OF IT." She
"But is not always accepted. Detroit
Free Press.
Injustice OF Fate.-"A man cant do
much without money" mo, and when
he has money he doesn't need TO do any
thing. "-Cincinnau Enquirer.
Jones-"They say the girl Dawson
married was cross-eyed." Brown -
"Yes; but he never fully realized 1t until
after her money was gone. Puck.
Mrs. Sad-"When I'm dead you will
think Of all the cruel things you've said
to me-" Mr.. Sad-"And 1t will be Just
like you to 60 and die in order to give
me chance to think Of them. Boston
Transcript.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-11
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A STANDARD BOOK ON AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT.
"The Railroad Question"
te Governor of Iowa.)

lsmO., Cloth extra, ASS Pages)' prepaid
Popular (paper) edition
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-11
WaRtOd--YOuF Laundry work.

PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY,
ll9-l1G West Eighth 81. Telephone sS9'
UNOB gALM Oh EXCHAlyQM,- Three nice eighty
II aero fAFmB lD0 per acre; tmpI0Vedi want TOPEKA
property. Many suburban homes, away down. on
long time. Any number OF acres y01 want close 70
the city long time at per cent. Several farms ~
90 per acre, from 40 70 $40 acres, well Improved long
time. Send me description Of your meEchAndisg t0
sRl0 or exchange. alWGy9 have custOm0rs. JOhn
l.. Howard, tOl Kansas Ave, Topeka
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There is only IN way t. cure deaf
ness, and that is 10y constitute ma.
remedies. Deafness i caused ~ IN
intiamed condition OF the mucous lin
ing OF the EuSturhinn Tube. WIIe.
this tube gets inflhmrtl YOU have u
rumbling sound oi Imperfect hearing
and when it is entirely close deaf
ness il the result, and unless the in
Illumination can he taken ont and
this tube restored to lis normal con
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever: nine cases out Of ten are caused
by catarrh, which il nothing hui an
intlamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case oi Deafness (causpd by
catarrh) that cannot be cured 10y
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu
lars, free.
f. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
wHAI IS MODERN DEMOCRACY?

There Is now such Il confusion OF
tongues" as to what Is Jefiersonian
Democracy and as to which Of the
many factions can claim Jefferson as
n patron saint, that the question is
liable tn resolve itself into averitable
fifteen puzzle. The Helena Herald
does not attempt to unravel the mys-
terry, but contents itself with explain
ing what plain modern Democracy is
in the following lucid manner:
AS to what IL Democratic, there
q strike more tangible ground. A
full and complete definition. OF course,
Is impossible, but "A partial definition
can be given. At least some OF the
traits of Democracy can be accurate
~ stated. We append below n par
tial definite description OF what De
mocracy is. Democracy is a stub
born, ~unreasoning, mulish obstinacy
which impels the Democratic party
to resist and persistently fight al
progress, prosperity and advance
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

ment. 1t resists most stubDOrnly
and comhats most liercely the most
enlightened and benelicent forces and
tendencies. 1t glories most in unreA-
sonable and inaccurate traditions,
and OstentatipuSly caters to the
''cheap and nasty" Ii stubbornly
and viciously rcsists all efforts to re-
form, uplift and enlighten thenation.
1t fairly revels in periods of despond-
ency, calamity, unpatriotism and
pestilence. Ii refuses to be taught.
1t does not wish to learn any new
thing or to forget any old and worth
less matters. Ii will never LEARN To
unlearn what it has learned amiss"."
Ii luXuriates in bad beef and little
Americanisms. 1t fails to see the
greatness and grandeur Of men and
events, but will pOunce down upon
Il little speck or flaw and try to hide
| the universe therewithal. Democracy
is u tradition, n puzzle, an unreas on
ing resistance totruths and facts. 1t
delights in small minutia and fails to
appreciate great deeds and events.
When n man becomes p~essimistic,
petulant and hopeless, he becomes a
good Democrat.
democracy is the balky horse in "A
team, the kicking mule, the bucking
brOncho. the horse which backs when
il should go forward, and goes for
ward when it should back up. De
mocracy resists destiny, tries to un-
make events, eXaggeratcs trifles and
belittles great acts and accomplish
ments. 1t il eternally discovering
mares nests and trying TO hide noun
tains. Ii is IA cOnglomeration of dis
contents and contrariness. Ii never
considers Il man good until after he
IL dead; it never favors a policy until
after il has become n tradition. 1t
is-but what Is the use of describing
II further. Space will notpermit and
patience tires.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

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 i'm summer sea-
o 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
| p. m. and make connections the
following day at Great Falls with
trains going east and west.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

Business i'm the name and for the
benefit of the people is to be the rule
in the Chicago city council for the
next twelve months. When this sort
Of business enters the council cham
Der we may be sure that both poll
tics and Doodle will fly out OF the
window. 1t cannot dwell where
every alderman has to consult some
party manager before he votes or
where n majority only nov ac-
cOrding to the dictates OF its corrupt
acQuisitivrness. For the first timein
the memory OF this generation the
committees of the council are to be
made up irrespective al politics. The
chairmnnships will bedivided equally
between aldermen of Republican and
Democratic affiliations, but the clcc-
ton of the chairmeu will be accord
ing to fitness.
The above is from the Chicago
TimeS-lIcrald, which supported May
or Harrison in the recent municipal
election. This shows that the con
test was not ON partisan lines, even
as regards the aldermen. The claim
that the election of Harrison was n
Democratic victory is absurd, as M
tional politics was eliminated en-
tirely from the Harrison platform.
In fact, had Mayor Harrison con
cluded To run on the Chicago plat
form and made free silver an issue,
he would have been defeated. But
the chief point OF interestin the above
IL the statement that municipal nj
fairs will be conducted irrespective Of
politics. II the great metropolis of
the west Is to be governed regardless
OF partisan politics, it will afford n
good example to the smaller cities
and towns OF this country. Aside
from strengthening party organiza-
ton there ear be no good reason for
such contests in municipal affairs.
National issues have no place there,
and the people have quite enough cx-
element every two and four years to
harrow up their minds without draw
Ing party lines too closely in town
and city affairs. Even when mcn are
placed In nomination through the
regular party machinery it has come
to be regarded as u matter OF con
venienee with IA great number ol vot-
ers, who exercise the utmost indie
~pendence as to their choice OF candi-
dates. This is SO with voters who
adhere strictly to their party in all
questions where national issues are
concerned. Should Lewistown vote
to incorporate. and then proceed to
elect n town government, let the
honors he evenly divided and parti-
san strife avoided as much as pos
sible. II this plan does not work
well, there will be time enough in the
future to draw party lines.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

A man down in Kansas who served
as captain of a Mississippi steamerin
the service of the Union during the
war;, has Just brought suit against
the government for $4,000, alleged
to be due for back pay. In his COM
plant it IL set forth that late in the
war, and after the opening OF the
river by Admiral Farragut, the cap
tain was placed upon waiting or
ders' by the department, and he has
been waiting ever since. 1t appears
that a short time ago "A lieutenant in
"a Missouri regiment during the re-
bellion brought suit and recovered n
large amount, his ease being very
similar. As a suit against the gov
eminent generally lasts about TWEEN
ty-tive years, the department had
better discharge this man at onc so
as tn preclude any further liability.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

Pneumonia il n of the most dan
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 il in fact made
especially for that ailment and has
become famous for its cures over a
large part of the civilized world. II
counteracts any tendency of Il cold
toward pneumonia Can you afford
to neglect your cold when so reliable
a remedy can be had for n triiie? Fol
sale by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
MURDER NEAR HAvRt.
Cattle and Sheep Owners Meet in Dead,
Conflict.

Havre, Mont, April 10.-A shoot
ing affair which shocked the COM
munity for miles around took place
at Toledo. seven miles east of here, at
4 p. m. today. John McGrew. a sheep
rancher, while at work ON some sheds
on his ranch, was accosted by Bert
Davey, "A cattlrman Of the adjoining
ranch, who ordered him away, claim
ing the land his. McGrew refused to
comply and Davey. who was on
horseback, got off, picked mp II club
and made for Mctirew. The latter
drew a 3S-ralibrr revolver and shot
him five times. When the smoke
cleared away Davcy said: "McGrew,
you have killed me. Help me mount
my horse and | will try to ride
home"
McGrew helped him mount and
then returned to his own house, sad
died his horse and rode into Havreto
give himself up. Davry reached home,
four miles from where the encounter
took place, and n doctor WIS sent
for. At the latest report he was not
expected to live ovrr night
The two men were contestants ina
land case here last summer aud Da-
vey previously threatened ~ kill Me
Grew. Both men are well known.
McGrew is exceptionally popular, hr-
ing n small man, al the best charac
ter and disposition, ANA devoted To
his wife and children. Davey il also
IA married man. McGrrw is az ill.,
erty in town aud several arercady to
go on his bond.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
SchillinSs
Best
money-back tea and
baking powder at
YourGrocerS

improvements on n scale never Mt
tanned under Spanish administration.
Spanish officials. carpct-baggersfro from
Spain, stole $4,000, 900 n yearfrnm the
public revenues of Havana. That
they can have n better government
than they ever knew, and yet notpay
half as much for il, the Cubans now
know. Not only in Havana and San
tiago, but in some other cities Of
Cuba, the good results OF American
ideas and Of American government
begin to be impressive on the natives.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
OFFICIAL PAPER oR FERGUS COUNTY
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M. vR00MAN, Editor and Proprietor

The Duke Of ARGOS, late Spanish
minister to Mexico, has been desig-
mated az Spanish ambassador to the
United States. The duke married
Miss Virginia LOwery of Washing
ton, and it is possible Spain regarded
this rs "A fortunate circumstance in
restoring the former friendly rela-
tons between the two countries.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
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 OF
one-third of crop. Cattle and ranch to go to-
gether.
Six hundred dollars will buy 160 acres, five
miles from Lewistown: so acres timber, bal
ance grazing; good water; 10000 feet of saw
logs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

For a quick remedy and one that
is perfectly safe for chill Iren let us
recommend One Minute Cough cure.
1t is excellent Tor Group. h~oarscness.
tickling in the throat and coughs.
G.. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
Yearling sheep for Sale.

nave for sale about LOO mead 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, 1899-04-19
Ranch Property.

24O acres on Judith River near Philbrook,
patented, one of the oldest ranches in the
basin, splendid water right, good buildings,
cuts a hundred tons OF hay. 40 acres under
cultivation. all fenced, a snap at B2,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, we'll
kept up, and all for $3,J0O. Half cash balance
one year at 10 per cent. A rare bargin.
Nine hundred and sixty acres of patented
land. nine house, valuable barn, stable
and corrals. good water in house and corral,
valuable water right, 70 tons good hay, all for
s4,D0: situated On Judith river. near mouth OF
Ross Fork; part cash, time on balance. This
is the best bargain We have offered this
season.
$4,000 will buy a good ranch of 1G0 acres OF
patented land near Big Spring creek, seven
miles from Lewistown. Two story house,
stable, sheds and granary. water right and
good spring at house. - acres under cultlva-
ton. 30 acres Of hay land. Tim on Sl,0D al
ten per cent interest.
S2,25 will buy one OF the best farming and
stock ranches in the Basin. 200 acres patented
land, l2l acres under cultivation, all fenced
with three wires aud pole, all pitch pine posts
s. acres OF timothy and alfalfa. Situated five
and One-half miles from Lewistown and three
quarters of a mile from school house. Large
spTing 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 II
per cent interest, one or two years. This Is
veritable snap for intending investors.
5000 will buy a ranch Of $40 acres of patent
ed lard and 800 acres OF unpatented grazing
land, and one of the best improved hay rancho!
in the country, located near Halbert. Mont. q
large and commodious house. two large sheds
convenient outbuildings, four corrals and l
miles OF fencing. For sale until April Il ate
which date will be withdrawn. A splendid
stock ranch for either cattle or sheep.
We will sell you 81 head Of t~hree-year-ol'
steers, 10 head of yearlings and 10 cows iron
three to five years old, delivered May i, lSSs