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Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

Under incorporation better sewerage
and stricter observance OF health
regulations could be maintained.
Again, Lewisto wn has reached that
age and growth when it should dis
card its swaddliDg garments for the
raiment Of the strong and full grown.
A town that will de- nothing for itself
does not deserve tn prosper and IL
liable to lose in the race against it's
rivals. Now, with the prospect OF n
railroad, and possibly two, through
the Basin. IN what shape is Lewis
town to- command the attention Of
those engaged in such projects. No
organization, no town government;
nothing to give expression to the
wishes of our people or convey direct
and substantial data as to our re-
sources and advantageous location,
say nothing Of some substantial in
ducements. The press cannot do this
work alone. II must be assisted by
an authoritative and harmonious
compact OF our citizens. A town
that is not incorporated these days
is not considered of very much sc-
count, either as regards its resources
OF the character and enterprise OF it's
citizens.
OF course, there are some who do
not care to see a railroad. But
whether they do or not will make no
difference 10 projectors as to it's gen.
eral course. Surely, il a railroad 10
going to enter or pass through Ger.
tain region no man of sound sense
desires to see his business destroyed
and his property rendered valuless
by being left to- one side through a
spirit OF parcimony aud indifference
Like many OF our citizens we would
not favor incorporation ii it meant
headlong plunging into extravagant
expenditures. This il not necessary
nor will it be done. Every move
ment should be made cautiously with
the idea OF doing something each
year for the upbuilding OF the town
With this idea in view it would not
be many years before LewistowI
would be one Of the cleanest, health
lest and most prosperous cities in til,
state. 1t has every acknowledgement
ural drainage in two directions, pure
water, healthy surroundings and 1
rich tributary country.
Let us all get together and worl
for the good Of the town. Let u,
keep up with the procession. 1t il
not the time to go to sleep and trust
to luck. God helps those who hell
themselves.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
SENATOR 1ANTLE.

Senator Mantle, who has served
Montana faithfully for the past four
years, is now "A private citizen,
though it is hoped there are yet pub
lie honors in store for him. Though
placed in trying position at times,
Mr.. Mantle has never stopped over,
but conceded honesty and sincerity
to those who could not entertain his
views On monetary questions. Rep
reSenting the greatest silverconstitu-
ency in the world and naturally de
sirous of doing something to pro-
mote its interests, he did all he could
in that direction. But he was not so
small and narrow as to overlook the
other in crests of the state. When
the wool tariff was before congress
he was untiring in his energy in be-
half of his woOlgrowing constituents
and will always he gratefully remem-
bcred by them. Mr.. Mantle il still "A
young nun and has strong follow
ing in the state. 1t il not likely that
he will be allowed to follow private
pursuits for any great length of time.
Unlike some who retired with the
last congress. he has only the good
wishes. confidence and respect of the
party that bestowed honors upon
him in the past.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
H1W's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot he cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last l5years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST Il TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole.
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
The Tuesday Club.

Mrs. w. A. Erickson entertained
the Tuesday club last evening with
whist. Mrs. +. T.. Wright
and Mr.. John War; were the prize
winners. A beautiful and unique
feature was the score cards, each
of which contained different land
scape scene in water colOrs, the work
Of Mrs. NJ. l.. Larson.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
INCORPORATION.

Another movement has been inaug-
urated 10 bring about the incorpo-
ration of Lewstown and the board
of county commissioners has passed
favorably upon the petition OF the
required number of signers from
among our citizens. This will make
the third attempt at incorporation
within the past four years and we
trust will be successful Much of tine
opposition that has heretofore ex-
listed against Incorporation has been
withdrawn for various and good
reasons, some of which we will
mention.
The rapid growth OF Lewistown
and the utterly futile attempt to
secure any adequate and effective
sanitary regulations has alarmed a
majority Of our citizens, especially
those rearing families. The streets
and alleys and back yards have ac-
cumulated filth and decayed vegeta-
tion for years past because there did
not exist the proper authority to en-
force the law. OF course, il will be
said, as usual, that we have health
officer fully empowered to act, but
all candid citizens will admit that
every effort of those who have at
tempted to regulate existing condi-
tions has proven n failure, and some
who have taken the responsibility
have resigned in disgust. There
seems to be IN absence OF direct au-
thority, lack of proper compensation
and constant surveillance.
Whether the sickness that has pre-
vailed in Lewistown during the past
winter is attributable to sanitary
conditions we are not prepared to
say, yet many are inclined to the
belief that such is the case. How
ever that may be, it Is certain that
the growing condition Is such AZ to
invite an epidemic that will eventu-
ally depopulate our town, If not by
death then by the departure OF par
ents who treasure their children too
highly to remain here and take
chances. And this is no alarming
assertion, but one that has frequently
been heard during the present winter
from desirable and worthy citizens.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Great
Northern
Railway.
MONTANA POINTS, PACIFIC
COAST AND THE EAST.

Palace Sleeping and Dining Cars,
(meals la carte.) Library Observa.
tion 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
l p. m. and make connections the
following day at Great Falls with
trains going east and west.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

London has about 17s rainy days in
a year.
Blind men outnumber blind women
by two to one.
In battle only one ball out of IS takes
effect.
Afghanistan has regular army of
about 10000 men.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

have been afflicted with rheuma-
tism for fourteen years and nothing
seemed to give any relief. was able
to be around all the time, but con-
stantly suffering. had tried every
thing could hear of and at last was
told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
which did, and WAS Immediately re-
lieved and in short time cured.
am happy to say that it has not
since returned.-Josh. Edgar, Ger
mantown, Cal. For sale by all drug
gists.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
There's Only One Railroad

That operates its trains on the IA
nous block system between the
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Chi
cago;
That lights its trains by electricity
throughout;
That uses thecelebrated electric berth
reading lamp;
That runs four splendidly equipped
passenger trains every day from
st. Paul and Minneapolis through
to Chicago via Milwaukee;
And that road is the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st Paul.
1t also operates stenm-heated vesti-
buled trains. carrying the latest
Observation-Disclosures, library
buffet smoking cars, and palace
drawing room sleepers.
Parlor cars, free reclining chair cars
and the very best dining car serv-
ice.
For lowest rates to any point in the
United States, Canada or Mexico
apply to ticket agents, or ad-
dress
j. T. CoNLEY,
Asst Genl Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, MINI.
NoTE.-Elegantly equipped trains
from st. Paul and Minneapolis
through to Peoria, st. Louis and
Kansas City daily.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Schillings
Best
Japan Ceylon
English Breakfast
Oolong Ideal Blend
Tea
Communicated.

EDITOR ARGUS: have been in
formed that IA petition is in circua-
ton praying for the running OF a
road directly through my land ad-
Joining Lewistown, and desire to em-
phatically protest against the same.
A similar petition was circulated
last year, but received only "a signers
while several were not men who
Travelled the Big Spring creek road at
all, or only at long intervals. Last
year filed protest containing the
names of 12l citizens directly inter-
ested and the attempt to cut my
land In two and ruin my meadow
was abandoned. Theroad proposed
ia wholly unnecessary, would prove a
great expense to the county and ruin
my ranch. While realizing that some
day streets will be run continuous to
those OF the townsite, 1t will be after
| have plated my ranch voluntarily
and not until have abandoned the
property for ranch purposes.
Very Respectfully,
FRANK DAY.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

The deadlock in the Nebraska legis-
lature was broken on the Sth inst. by
the election of l.. NJ. Hayward to sue
ceed Allen, Populist. He received the
solid Republican vote with the ex-
ception OF one absentee. The sena-
tor-elect was the Republican candi.
date for governor OF Nebraska last
fall and cut the fusion majority down
from $1,000 to 5000.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

For frost bites, burns, indolent
sores, eczema, skin disease, and es-
pecially piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve stands first and best. Lookout
for dishonest people who try To i'm
itate and counterfeit it. It's their
endorsement of a. good article.
Worthless goods are not initiated.
Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. C.
+. Little.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Farce Comedy at Gilt Edge.

At Gilt Edge, Friday evening,
March II. an entertainment will be
given for the benefit of the school.
The program will open with Casey,
the Fiddler" farce comedy In one
act, followed by dancing. Doors will
open at 1880 and the curtain rise at s
o'clock. All are cordially invited.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

Young Mr.. Bailey has resigned the
leadership OF his party in the lower
house of congress because it did
not stand by him In his fight
against Joe Wheeler and others who
left the halls OF congress to defend
the flag in Cuba.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN NJ. vR0OMAN, Editor and Proprietor

Gov. Smith, like everybody else,
seems to he disgustcd with the late
legislature, and there is still talk OF
an extra session to enact legislation
that will produce revenue sufficient
to meet the expenses of state govern
Inpnt
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

A report comes from Manila that
Admiral George Dewey is in failing
health and may have to retire from
command He Is very anxious to re-
main, however, and finish the work
he began in the Philippines.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Government Land.

Enter vacant government land by
the use of Soldiers AdditiOnals.
Patent issues To entrymen who il
assignee OF soldier. For particulars
write IL. w. Coffin, Duluth, Mime
sofa.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Keep Quiet

And use Chamberlain Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy for all pains
Of the stomach and all unnatural
looseness of the bowels. 1t always
cures. For sale bv all drul lists.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Cook & Hilger.
Loans, Investments, Commissions Insurance.
We will for 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 GAO acres for three years at $500 per year or
one e-third of crop. Cattle and ranch to go to-
gether.
Six hundred dollars will buy 160 acres, five
miles from Lewistown; 30 acres timber. bal
ance grazing; good water; 100000 feet of saw
logs.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Ranch for Sale.

For sale, 32O-acre ranch on Spring
creek, two miles above town; all
well fenced, fine hay land, good house,
stables, etc. Cheap II sold at once.
Inquire at this office.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Seed Wheat.

For choice, recleaned seed wheat
and oats, address, l.. A. Lang,
Lewistown. Mont. Ranch ten miles
above Lewistown on east fork Big
Spring creek.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
Ranch Property.

240 acres on Judith River near Philbrook,
patented, one of the oldest ranches in the
basin, splendid water right good buildings,
cuts hundred tons of hay. ~ acres under
cultivation. all fenced, snap at %2,lOO; Sl,lOO
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 IL per cent. A rare bargln.
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
Ross Fork; part cash, time on balance. This
is the best bargain we have offered this
season.
$1,000 will buy good ranch of 16O acres of
patented land near Big Spring creek. seven
miles from Lewlstown. Two story house,
stable, sheds and granary. water right and
good spring at house. 81 acres under cutiva-
ton. 80 acres of hay land. Time on Sl,OO9 at
ten per cent interest.
81 $50 will buy one Of the best farming and
stock ranches in the Basin. 200 acres patented
land, l25 acres under cultivation, all fenced
with three wires and pole. all pitch pine posts.
So acres of timothy and alfalfa. Situated five
and One-half miles from Iewistown and three
quarters of a mile from school house. Large
spring on ranch, splendid water, a ten-room
house. shingled roof and plastered, .granary
aud other out buildings. Must be sold before
May first. Time will be given on 81 600 at 10
per cent interest, one or two years This Is a
veritable snap for intending investors.
5000 will buy a ranch OF $40 acres of patent
ed lard and $40 acres of unpatented grazing
land, and one Of the best improved hay ranches
in the country, located near Halbeu. Mont. A
large and commodious house, two large sheds
convenient outbuildings. four couals and Il
miles of fencing. For sale until April J, after
which date will be withdrawn. A splendid
stock ranch for either cattle or sheep
Owe will sell you 81 head OF three-year- -old
steers, 10 head of yearlings and 10 COWS iron
three to five years old delivered May I, 1893
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15
City Property.

A four room cottage on Main street next to
court house, two lots. stable and good we'll,
very convenient and only $1,000. One years
time for $500 at e ght per cent. The best and
cheapest snap on the list
$500 for two lots, fence, good stable, log
house, fine well, best location. Very cheap.
A neat four room cottage, one lot, near
Sixth avenue, with stable and wood shed, a
snap at 500.
a five room frame cottage, 2 lots, good well
and wood shed, centrally located, at 81, 5000.
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
l40O.
si,l50 will buy six-r dwelling on Main
street, cast 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 five-room cottage with shed addition,
and two lots in central location for the sum OF
/ 81 $50 and will give time at low interest on
800. Must be sold by May /, next.
| A desirable business lot on Main street for
81 $50 and a snap for central business location
Two lots on Main street, east side of Spring
creek and very desirable business location
| for 5000 each.
rates. Call and We will show them to you.
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

Nobody need have Neuralgia. Get DIR. Miles
Pain Pills from druggists 'One cent dose" !"
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

NO-1 -bac ior Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men stTOng, blood pure. SOC, o.. All druggists
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

That operates it's trains on the IA
nous block system between the
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Chi
Fergus County argus., 1899-03-15

Careful attention to practice in all the
courts. Conveyancing and collections.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-08
MAY TIE Up ALL
LAKE TRAFFIC
Grain ShOVelers Strike
Likely to Spread.
Special Dispatch to The can.

BUFFALO. y. Y. May 7.-President
Johnson OF the State Board OF Media
ton and Arbitration. H. D. Goulder OF
Cleveland, attorney for the Lake Car
riers' Association, and Mr.. Douglass,
representing the Western Elevator As
sociation, called on Bishop Quigley OF
the Catholic diocese of Buffalo to-day
and asked him TO endeavor 10 induce
the grain shovelers 10 accept the propo-
sitiOn made by Contractor -Conners.
Nearly all OF the grain shovelers are
Irfshmen and attend the Catholic
church. II is thought that such Z sug-
gestion coming from the Bishop would
carry great weight The result of the
conference could not be ascertained.
The monthly men al the elevators
held big meeting this afternoon and
adopted resolutions expressing sympa-
thy with the cause OF the grain shovel
ers and unanimously voting that when
ever there are any signs OF growing
strength on the part OF Contractor Con
neTs that a strike Will be declared Mr..
Conners is beginning % import men
from other cities 10 take the places Of
the striking grain shOvelers.
OF $50 men started from New York
City Saturday night all but twenty-nina
deserted. When the train reached Buf-
IalO with these & delegation Of strikers
appeared at the depot and enticed all
but fifteen OF the newcomers away.
The fifteen who stuck were taken TO
the Marone elevator in bus guarded
by two patrol wagons full OF police
men. No attempt was made 70 molest
them.
Tonight detachment OF grain
shovelers waited on the city officials for
the purpose OF having the New Workers
returned al the expense OF the city
Late tonight il was given out that
the grain shOvelers will present an III
timatum 10 the Lake Carriers Associa-
ton. The substance Of the ultimatum
will be that il the strike is not ended
this week the 'lOngshOTemen all along
the chain OF lakes Will be ordered out
and that the entire lake traffic VIII be
tied up and that for every week here
after that Mr.. Corners holds the con
tract the Grain ShOvelerS' Union viii
add 50 cents TO the contract price The
union is willing now 10 take the con-
tract for s. fat per 1000 bushels.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-08
TALENT WAS IN FORM.
Quarter of Million Taken From the
Morris Park Bookmakers.

NEW YORK. May 7.-Probably the
Morris Park betting ring never expert
enced such q scorching as II received at
the hands OF bettors on Saturday That
six favorites should win was not so much
4 novelty as that the six favorites
were all al good prices. Heretofore when
first choices have swept the card two or
three or more have been at odds on. but
on Saturday the lowest quotation
against fayOrite was even money.
4 prominent member OF the Metrop0H-
tan Turf Association said that not one
layer belonging TO that body had quit the
day a winner while many Of the hun
dred and odd pencilers on the outside.
which includes the field. stopped booking
before the fifth race was called. II is
estimated that more than S250 90 was won
bv hackers on SATURDAY.. The greatest
loss sustained by one firm was 5000 by
a ''combina ton which includes Joe"
T-IIman. Max" BIumenthal and Frank
Eckert. Though upward Of eighty men
quoted prices in the field and half as
many more on the dead line" not Z
single case of ''weIching' was reported.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-08
WILL FILE A CLAIM
AGAINST UNCLE SAM
Captain Corning of the Howard D.
Troop Demands Damages for
His Arrest

PORTLAND. Or. May A special 70
the OregOnian from Astoria says: Il was
announced to-day that Captain Corning
oT the British bark Howard D. Troop
Will present q claim 10 the British En-
bassador a. Washington for $50 90 dam
ages against the United States Govern
nent for The detention Of his vessel and
the removal OF sailors from MS ship by
force on Friday last. The papers for this
demand are being prepared and viii be
forwarded 10 the British Embassad0r be-
fore the vessel sails.
i : also said the sailors who are II
jalI viii bring suit against Captain Green
q the steamship Columbia and the Ore
gon Railway and Navigation Company 10
recover damages for having been fOrCibly
removed from the Columbia 10 the How
ara d Troop and for alleged indIgnitteS.
I pc1 me arrival OF the Columbia down
ne river tomorrow morning these papers
are expected 20 be served.
" le1 -ls steamer Columbia arrived
IRON San Francisco or Friday she was
rle- BY q launch having on board Cap
and United States Marshal Housar.
EouSer was armed with & United States
E-9ESss -ss-S- I-.1sr the aaI-lra1Zy II "a"
3y tinted states Commissioner Thomp-
son OF ms C!tE. directing him 20 appre-
he0C the fourteen sailors aboard the Co
.uUh.a. who mad signed shipping paners
IN san Francisco for the Troop. and %
transfer them % the snip. The steamer
vas taken alongside The Troop and all
t-L -~t >1-LlE> -p-C-c-E cell lbeFeu on
hoard ship. Two sailors could not be
found
Thwa-te5 in their purpose 10 hold the
men. The clearinghouse people obtained
@ warrant for the arrest OF Captain Corn
l1E On & charge of kidnapping. The war
rant was served and Captain Corning
appeared before magistrate. and his
cea.irE was set for tomorrow.
Meantime . writ Of habeas corpus was
procured by the attorney for the
boa-diUE-h1use keepers and the sailors
removed from the ship and lodged IN the
county tati. pending hearing on the writ
set for tomorrow. The attorney for the
hah-aS corpus petitioners SAYS the sail
0rs ara American citizens. and under the
treaty Of tS>- wiki Great Britain cannot
b. forced u serve on English ships.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-08
sACRAMENTo's VICTORY.
Stockton Wheelmen Beaten in the
Hundred Mile Relay Race.

STOCKTON, May The Capital City
Wheelmen relay team OF seven men won
the Weinstock-L -Lubin cup to-day in the
interurban race for the third time from
the Terminal City Wheelman. Hirsch.
Of the Capital City Wheelmen who had
over minute start on the last relay OF
ten miles. beat Barnes, the Terminal City
Wheelman. by only TWO wheel lengths.
The unofficial time for the distance. ia
miles IS hours and % minutes
SACRAMENTO. May THE I04-miIe
relay race between the Capital City
Wheeinen and Terminal City Wheelmen
Of Stockton for the WeInstOck- -Lubin
trophy. value $3.50, was run to-day for
the fourth time. resulting in a victory
for the Sacramento Wheelmeu by 4 very
close margin. The start was made at The
Stockton end OF the route at l0:2D 4. III.
Tie riders on the sixth relay reached
Sacramento al 1:13 Sacramento leading
by only two seconds. This half OF the
race was made against rather brisk
wind. but on the return the men had IL
in their backs The time was / hours
and IS minutes. The Capital City Wheel
men have now won the trophy three
times and il becomes their property per-
-1a0pUrly