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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-27
Fell While Calamity Leading His
Troops in Battle Against
Bandits.
VETERAN OF APACHE FIGHTING
His Troops Kept Under Cover, While
He Was Fearless and Laughed
at Danger

Minila, Dec. 19.-Gen. Lnwton left
here Monday night. having returned
from his northern operations Satur-
day, to lead an expedition through
the Mariquina valley, which has been
an insurgent stronghold through
out the war. The valley has several
times been invaded but never held by
the Americans. Gen. Germno is sup
posed to have there the largest
organized force in Manila province
and Gen. Otis wished to garrison
Mariquina.
The night was one OF the worst OF
the season. Terrific rain had been fall
ing and was still continuing. Accom-
panied by his staff and troops l,
Fourth cavalry, Gen. LawtOn set out
ut 8 O'Clock in advance Of the main
force consisting of the 1lth cavalry
and one battalion each OF the TWEEN
ticth and Twenty-seventh infantry
which started from La Iona at
midnight. With n small escort he
led the way through an almost path
less country, distance OF Is miles
over the hills and through deep muds,
the horses climbing rocks and sliding
down the hills. Before daybreak the
column had reached the head of the
valley. San Mateo was attacked at
: O'Clock, and u three-liours fight
ensued. This resulted in hut few
casualties on the American side, except
the death of Gen. Lawton, but the
attack was difficult, because Of the
natural deienses of town.
Gen. Lawtun was walkink along
the firing line within three hundred
yards Of a small shHrp-sbooter's
trench, conspicuous in the big white
helmet he always wore. and n light
yellow rain ncoat. He was also easily
distinguishable because of his com
manding stature. The sharp-shooterS
directed several close shots. which clip
ped the grass near by. His staff
officers called Gen. Lawton's atten
tion to the danger he was In. but he
only laughed with his usual con
tempt for bullets. Suddenly he cX.
claimed. 81 am slot," clinched his
hands In desperate effort to stand
erect, and fell into the arms OF n stall
officer.
Orderlies rushed across the field for
surgeons, who dashed up Immediately
but their efforts We're useless. The
body was taken to clump OF bushes
and laid upon astretcher, thefamilar
white helmet covering the face of the
dead general. Almostnt this moment
the cheers OF the American troops
rushing into San Mateo were mingling
with the volleys. Alter the fight,
six stalwart cavalrymen forded the
river to the town, carrying the litter
On theirshoulders, the staff preceding
with the colurs and cavalry escort.
The troops filed bareheaded through
the building where the body was laid
and many tear fell from the eyes OF
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-27
John B. Welcome Disbarred From
Practice by the State Su>
preme Court
W. A, CLARK'S CHANCES SHAKY
The Judgment Of the Higher Court
May Lead to the Arrest Of
Some Legislators.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 22.-It Is John
b. Welcome, eX-attorney Mt law
now, with the members OF the Mon
tana bar, who for nearly year has
been under cloud, charged with
bribery of members OF the Montana
legislature in the interests OF w. A.
Clark's senatorial candidacy, and who
along with his friends has put in the
best part OF the last six months
since the disbarment proceedings
were commenced studiously denying
such charges. He has been found
guilty by the supreme court Of the
state, and given part OF the punish
ment his acts merit. Although he
may never be criminally punished,
today's action by the highest tribu-
nal in the state brands him as n
criminal, who, through the negli-
gence OF Lewis and Clark's grand
jury, did not get his deserts, and who
because OF fortunate circumstances
may never be punished. The cry of
stop thief, noised by the friends of
Mr.. Welcome availed him nothing.
Cody, dispassionately, the supreme
court examined the charges preferred
against the Butte attorney. weighed
the evidence, gave consideration to
the modicum of the defense offered,
ii 1t could be called defense, and
then did the only thing that could he
done, decreed that his name should
be stricken from the roll OF attorneys
of the state.
The courts disposition Of the
famous case came sooner than ex-
pected. Welcomes attorneys hardly
looked for n decision before the lat
ter part OF next week, IL not early i'm
January. There were few people in
the court room when the decision
was announced, but the news spread
, around town and all over the state
like wild fire. 1t flashed across the
continent to the national capitol
where the multi-millionaire of Mont
ana is trying to convince the nation
al senate that the charges against
him are false, that 1t IN all part OF
conspiracy hatched up to accom-
plish his defeat.
That Christmas will not bring
much of traditional good cheer to
w. A. Clark hardly needs comment.
The sentiment is growing that des-
pite his millions 1t will be hard for
him to retain his seat in the face OF
today's sweeping arraignment of the
methods used to accomplish his elec-
tion. The decision Of the court Is
unanimous. There Is no solace for
Clark such as divided opinion
would have brought. The whole
court endorsed it.
or the two charges against Well.
come, conspiracy to bribe, and bri.
berry, the court basis it's action upon
the latter. which had to do with the
payment Of $4,000 to win Clark,
eliminating much OF the evidence as
to the conspiracy to bribe. The
Clark transaction was so strongly
backed up by direct proof that the
court did not think it necessary to
waste time considering the other
charge of conspiracy. Clack's tcsti.
mony Is given in full in the opinion.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-27
BY the RIFLE ROUTE.
d. A. Campbell of Steele lakes His Own
Life.

Life.
At $50 a. IN. Sunday morning u.
A. Campbell, the well known stock
man of Steele, committed suicide In
the parlor OF his home at the old
Steele ranch, where he has lived for
several years past. The details were
learned from j. Nj. Johnston. of the
Milner Live Stock Co., who was in
the home when the tragedy occurred,
Last spring Mr.. Campbell had
very severe attack OF la grippe and
since then has been subject to fits Of
despondency, worrying much over
trifles. Mrs. Campbell has been alarm
ed at his symptoms for two or three
months past and Is hardly surprised
Mt his umtimely end. Sunday morn
ing Mr.. Campbell rose about Z O'Clock
and an hour later went into the
parlor which was temporarily the
sleeping rooms Of Mr.. Johnston, and
from the position OF the remains, it
IL inferred that he took "A 1920
Winchester which was standing in n
corner, placed the muzzle against his
breast, about two inches below the
right nipple, and pushed the trigger
with a poker. Thebullet, which was
ull-jacketed, passed through his body
emerging under the left shoulder. and
bored through the window casing.
Marshall Hubbcll, cook at the
ranch. was in the kitchen with two
doors closed between him and the
paplor, and only heard slight noise
When he went toinvestigateh he found
Mr.. Campbell lying ON his back on
the floor with the rifle and poker be-
side him. He was quite dead when
found, not over n minute after the
fatal shot was fired.
Mr. Cambbell, who was - years Of
age, has lived in Montana for the
past II years, and during that time
made many friends by his rigid
integrity and gcninl manner. He
was married in Portland. Me-, about
six years ago. ana his family life has
been very happy.
During the panic ni 1873 Mr.. Camp
bell bought out David Moore, his
partner in the sheep business, and by
hard work paid off the heavy incum-
brnnees on the property, selling his
sheep last year and his ranch and
cattle tlIls fall. He had arranged to
go back to Maine in the spring, eX-
pectlng to spend the rest of his days
there. Mrs. Campbell will not re-
turn TO Montana.-River Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-27
THE LOVING CUP.
Popular Custom of the Present
Day Tint Dates from Anglo
saxon Times.

Naturally some of the ancient city
customs are connected with the art
of dinlng, says Good Words. Gas
ironpmy and the Guildhall are iusep-
arahly associated. One of the most
curious of these is the passing of the
loving cup, which takes place at all
the guild dinners as well as al the
banquets Of the corporation.
1le cup is n two-handled one with
a iii, While one guest is holding the
lld' the next sips the spccd wine; a
ihlrd, on the other side of the drink
cr. stands up. Then. the brim, having
been wiped by II clean napkin. the
cup Is passed TO the guest holding the
lid, He drinks in his turn. while his
nest r"lghbor takes charge of the lid.
In 'hlH wny the cup makes the round
Of re tablr.
IhiS custom dates from Anplo-Say-
on times The holding of the lid was
not ihrn an net merely Of courtesy,
Tor the gnest who held II was thu,
presented from drawing his dagger
and 'labbing the drinker-a playful
nit'F-H'nner practice not uncommon
m Those times. Meanwhile the guest
who was standing guarded the drink.
'f from an assault from behind. >
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-27

For programs come to this Office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-27

As II cure Tor rheumatism Cham
brr'aih = ram Balm isgaininga a wide
reputation. d. b. Johnston of Rich
in"nd' Ind, has been troubled with
'lli't h'lment since 1862. In speaking
ol IL he says: II neverfound nnything
mat wonld relieve me until | used
th"mberlnin's Pain Balm. 1t acts
Ike magic with me. My foot was
swollen aud paining me very much,
but one good application of Pain
l'"Iin relieved Inc. For sale by all
druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-27

yellow. with black and red border. That's
pretty loud we know but 1t is beautiful. In
fact, all our fancy stationery designs axe ex.
qut-jtc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

IRRITATING as may be the conse-
quences to the nation, of Capt. Cogh-
lan's unguarded utterances in New
York. concerning various events at
Manila during the time of Admiral
Dewey's blockade, and. Just as the
United States may be expected to be
in the premises, as far as the incl
dent involves our relations with for
eign power-now friendly-yet this
country has a way of making privi-
legged characters of its heroes, and
there comes within our memory one
whom the last of our wars developed.
who displayed the failing of too much
lip. in a much more embarrassing
sense than has the captain of the Raj
eigh. And still we glory in him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
A Curiou. Ashanti Custom.

When children are born in Ashanti,
they are at once rubbed all over with a
mixture of oil and red ocher. this being
repeated every two days Their mouths
are washed with fiery concoction in
which red pepper is the main ingredi-
ent. and Il crier goes through the town
proclaiming the new arrival and claim
ing for it a name and place among the
living. Some one else in distant part
of the village acknowledges the fact
and promises. on the part of the people,
that the newborn be shall be received
into the community. The townspeople
then assemble in the streets, and the
baby is brought out and exposed to
view.
A basin of water is provided, and the
beadman, or chief of the town, sprin-
kles water upon it. leaving it a name
and invoking a blessing upon ii, such
as, for instance. that it may have health,
grow up to manhood or womanhood,
have a numerous progeny and possess
riches. Most of those present follow the
example CT the headman, and the poor
child is thoroughly drenched before the
ceremony is ended. Every one who par
ticipates in the ceremony pledges him
self to be friend to the child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
His Life Was Saved.

j. f. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had n won
derful deliverance from frightful
death. In telling of it he says: II
was taken with typhoid fever that ran
ipto pneumonia. My lungs became
hardened. was so weak couldn t
even sit up in bed. Nothing helped
me. I expected to soon die of con-
sumption, when l heard of DIR. Kings
New Discovery. One bottle gave great
relief. continued to use it, and now
am well and strong. 1 can't say too
much in its praise" This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest
cure in the world for all throat and
lung trouble Regular sizes so cents
and 81. Trial bottles free at HartZ &
Ullemeyer's drug store; every bottle
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
SAYS ROAD WILL BE A co.
Mr.. Blair Claims C. & f. VIII BE in OPP
Grafton in 1900.

Mr.. Blair Claims c. & r. VIII BE in OPP
Grafton in 1900.
Despite the stories that the project
has been abandoned Frank p. Blair
declares the Clinton X Eastern road
is sure thing Mr.. Blair was in LIE
Claire last week and made application
to the town council of that place for
the right of way over all town prop
erty for the contemplated railroad be-
tween that town and Davenport Mr..
Blair. in reference to his business in
lie Claire, said that he represented
the fact of the necessity of such a
railroad, and assured the council of
the fact also that the road would be
built and be in operation by 1900.
The surveys have been made, and
there will be no great difficulty in
constructing the road within the
limits of the next year.
Mr. Blair stated that the work upon
the fill along the tail race in Moline
would soon begin. The dump will be
% feet wide and something like 1907
900 yards of earth viii be necessary
to complete the job. 1t will take I'M
til late in August to complete the
work. Messrs. Flick & johnson have
secured the contract and will take the
earth over the r. & p. tracks from
Coal Valley. Several trains will be
used and will be loaded with steam
shovel and unloaded with pillow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
Az OREGON volunteer. vino is fight-

An Oregon volunteer, who is fight
ing in the Philippines, writes home in
these words: Many of US would
sooner have a foe than these misguid-
ed people who really believe they are
fighting for their independence. and
are willing to die for it. They show
many acts of bravery and heroism to
be admired, but are barbarian in con-
duct. 1t seems that where their blood
is up no crime is too heinous for them
to commit, no matter who suffers.
Fortunately for us, we always repul sc
them in our fights with them, and
leave none of our dead or wounded in
their hands,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

TRINITY parish, New York City. is
the richest in the world. and has an in
come of about $780, 600 from build
ings and other investments. II sup
ports five or six churches, several
schools, hospitals and other charitable
institutions and pays the manager of
its business a salary of $40, 900 year.
The rector of Trinity church receives
81. 800. The same salary is paid by
st. Thomas and St. Bartholomew
1t is stated on good authority that
five clergymen in New York City re-
ceiye that salary and at least
twelve receive 800 year. The
average pay of a clergyman in New
York City. excepting the pastors of
mission churches. is probably SO, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages
and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Ca
tarrh being a constitutional disease,
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation of
the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer 800 for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address,
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, as cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
Remarkable Cure of rheumatism.

Kenna, jackson County, w Va
About three years ago my wife had
an attack of rheumatism which con-
fined her to her bed for over q month
and rendered her unable to walk a
step without assistance, her limbs
being swollen to double their normal
size. 5. Maddox insisted on my using
Chamberlain Pain Balm. / pur-
chased a 50-cent bottle and used il
according to directions, and the next
morning she walked TO breakfast
without assistance in any manner. and
she has not had a similar attack since.
"A. Ii. Parsons For sale by all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
Rice a. Detecter of Thieves.

Not being able to trace anything in
connection with the loss of the 1000
rupees from the cash safe of the Surati
Bazaar company, the directors have re-
sorted to astrology and finally sorcery.
Every employee of the bazaar was Civ
en- a mouthful of rice to eat which had
been previously put through some mag
&c preparation, the belief being that if
the person who had taken the money
ate the rice some very great misfortune
would befall him. 1t is not recorded
that any of the employees have yet met
with a disaster. -Rangun Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
Try Auen,. F,ot-Ea,e.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot. and get
tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain, and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for % cents. Trial
packages free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
A SInnderous TnIe.

briggs is awfully hoarse this morn
ing"
last nightg Well, Briggs and his wife
stood on the corner waiting for street
car, and Briggs wife started in to say
something. and Briggs stood there for
fully half hour with his mouth open
trying to get in a word edgewise
That's where he got his hoarseness. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

GENUINE is the sorrow that is felt
in all parts of the state over the death
of Gov. Oglesby. The student of Lin
coin. Uncle Dick" was man of no.
BILE inspiration and pure impulse.
Dashing as a soldier, a natural leader,
distinguished as statesman at Wash
ington or Springfield. he attained the
highest honors it was in the gift of
his state to confer through the COM
manding force of his integrity and
ability. The qualifications of man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
Drink Grain-O

After you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. 1t is not a
medicine, but doctors order it, be-
cause il is healthful. invigorating and
appetizing- 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown
color and taste like the finest grades
of coffee and costs about one-fourth
as much. Children like il and thrive
on it, because it is a genuine food
drink containing nothing but nour-
ishment- Ask your grocer for
the new food drink. Is and
rs cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

hood, of fitness and of sterling worth
had not lost their influence in de-
termining the occupant of the execu-
tive chair in Illinois when Dick
Oglesby was governor. He was one
of the heroic figures, not only in the
history of the state, but of the nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

A TOPEKA society girl who went to
the Philippines to nurse wounded
American soldiers. has just returned
home and speaks gloomily of the Sit
uation in the United States new
Oriental possessions. She expresses
the belief that the war in the Philip
pines will end when the Filipinos are
eXterminated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

LATE reports from the Philippines
indicate that the old Spanish garrison
at Baler has not yet learned of the end
of the war between Spain and the
United States. 1t seems remarkable
that in view of the unpaid condition
of Spanish troops generally they have
not yet learned of that $50 000, 00O.-
Peoria journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

Pneumonia, Ia grippe, coughs. colds
Group and whoOping cough readily
yield to One Minute Cough Cure. Use
this remedy in time and save doc
tors bill-or the undertaker's. For
sale by T. II. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and
NJ. +. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS. of Massa-
chusetts, in a Jefferson speech, said:
1t is not question of what we shall
take out of the Chicago platform, but
what we shall add to it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

The New York World says that the
number of statesmen who are anxious
to step into the shoes of Thomas b.
Read is larger than the number of
statesmen who are competent to fill
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

The latest tribute to the towering
intellectual character of John Riley
Tanner has come in the shape of the
burning of his image in efligy by the
students in the university at Cham
paign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

Ex-PREsIDENT HARRISON, when at
home, is up every morning by g
O'Clock, and takes a long constitu-
tional before breakfast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEF. of Austria
refuses to shake hands with anybody
but brother sovereigns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
A Beacon of Hope

To those afflicted with kidney or
bladder diseases is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

QUEEN VICTORIA has seen every
throne in the world vacated at least
once, and some of them several times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

Is his features, face and skull Agui-
naldo is said to look more like a Eu-
ropean than a Malay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

Diphtheria, sore throat, Group. In
slant, permanent cure. DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil. At any drug store.
For sale by Marshall & Fisher, drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-25

If you suffer from tenderness or
fullness on the right side, pains under
ness, sick headache, and feel dull,
heavy and sleepy your liver is torpid
congested. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers will cure you promptly, pleas
antly and permanently by removing
the congestion and causing the bile
ducts to open and flow naturally.
They are good pills. For sale by L.
II. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and NJ. F.
Bahnsen, druggists.