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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
DEATH OF A Noted FOX.
For Many Wears s'le ga Fellow Had
been r tait al standby of
the EI'=c~ E%unters.

George Washington. the hoary and
sporty Old foN ;lia; aGs liv,i in tA.s
South VALLEY hills at Valley Forge for
so many years, and mas ngurtd in a
o or more hunts. met with a tragic
end a few days ago by being torn Ia
pieces by a puck of hounds.
About n dozen members of the perki-
omen Port Kennedy. Washington and
Black Rock hunts. with a pack of 20
hounds, turned out one morning for a
hunt. After beating around the valley
hills for an hour. the hounds succeeded
in jumping old George Washington.
and a lively chasr followed. FoNcy did
some pretty lively running among III
hills for half an hour. andihen made a
break across tie open country toward
New Ccnterviile. with the hounds in
close pursuit. From Cedar Hollow. the
fox made a good run through Charles
town township, and then headed for
Valley Forge. with the hounds yer,
close to his heels. Finding that he was
likely to be- picked up in the open
stretch OF country that lay before him.
he popped into a grounding hole whta
h. was hallway back. and none too
soon, for the hounds were close on him.
The hunters got picks and shovels. and
as the hole proved shallow, they uncov-
cred him after an hours digging.
The fox was muz2led. aud Darl Davis.
of the Black Rock hunt seated him on
the pommrl of his saddle and started
off for Valley Forge, surrounded by
tine pack. He had not proceeded far.
however. when the old fox made a wild
leap and went bounding among the
hounds. He had scarcely touched the
ground before a dozen of the dogs were
on him. and before Mr.. Davis could
a,ight from his horse the old fox had
been nearly tern TO pieces. The hounds
were driven away. ard when the hunt
ers cane zap and saw what had hap
pened they Almost cried. for they would
rather have lost = horse Cr Gov thar
lost old George. Mr.. Davis secured the
brush.
Old George was a great runner, aud
lad figured in many big hunts. He was
frequently captured and kept for big
drop-hunts, and while he often made
narrow escapes. he always managed to
save himself by some trick or good
stroke of luck. All regret that he was
fated TO meet such an unsportsmanlike
end.-Philadelphia Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
A Very SANITARY HOuSe

Japan has long reJoiced in earth
quake-proof houses. and now we hear
Of an abode in Yokohama which pos
scsses the unique distinction of being
microbe-proot. II is said o have been
erected by an eminent German bacteri-
oiogist, who hopes by its aid to avoid
all the ills to which human flesh is heir,
SC far as they are due ozymotic causes.
The house is built OF glass bricks. so
that there is ne need for windows. and
The doors are CLOSED perfectly air-tight.
Ventilation is brought about by ii. DC
ing forced into the building through
cottonwood filters. and in case this
treatment does no.; rob il of all lis bnc-
terra, the air is further driven against
glycerin-coated plates Oi glass. or
course. when the door OF this strange
domicile is opened 20 admit visitors
armies of air-bGrE, microbes must
come in 100: but the sunlight which
plays around the rooms will soon kill
off these. We doubt whetherthis glass
ease and cottonwood treatment of hu-
man beings will bring any substantial
advantage to the eXperimenters. and
we should decidedly prefer a healthy,
open-air life. microbes and all.-Cham-
bers' Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
Gone Home.
=. NJ. S.

A shroud for the young and gifted
brings into the family circle a pail
that shadows it with a gloom, sad
ness and sorrow. Death claims n vic
tim, causes a vacant chair; a sweet
voice will be heard no more. Where
nee there were music and JOY now
only are heard the walls OF stricken
ones. Deaths icy hand touched the
beautiful one, and she is not. The
loveliest flowers fade soonest. The
modest violet blooming into sun
light, touched by "A nipping and eager
air, passes away like mist btfo.e the
rising sun. A grave has been
made. Emma Katharine Schmitt,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Schmitt, was born Aug, ~, 1883. in
West Point, Iowa, and departed this
life May 5, 1899. Her sickness was
only a few days duration, which she
bore with Christian fortitude. Emma
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17

Friend-''Do you approve Of the idea
that each company should have a cook
with the rank ard pay of %colporal?'
The Neterau-"Gf corporal? Why, q
good cook deserve, the rank and pay
of a maior rege:a!!"-Puck.
Amcuit.".-Unc,e Sam and John
Bull braiEcG ulaA each ether Election.
ately. "Lei's take -ametning!" urged
Uncle sam. A. is has custom when his
heart is full, by all means!" replied
John Bull. cordially. Il suggest terri.
tory!"--Puck.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

"What is raised mostly in damp eli
mates?" asked the teacher. "Umbrel-
las" replied JChrny.-rii-Bits.
Truly Groat.-"ls there anything
grander than a ran you can trustY'
"Yes." "Well, what is it?' "Nhy, a
man that doesn't ask you to trust him.
Detroit Free Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17

i wan some men 10 go TO work at
once" exclaimed ;he excited inhab.
itant OF a state capital. 1T. u big ease.
\ diamond robbery invoking thou
sands OF dollars" I'm sorry" an
swered the rhicf, but a little hing like
thatH tare TO wait. All our detect.
ives ar' busy watching the legislature
10 prevent somebody from getting
away with a senatorship."-Washing.
ton Star.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17

Little. neglected scratches and
wounds frequently result in blood
poisoning. Better heal them quickly
with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a
thoroughly antiseptic application
with a record Of always curing piles,
old ulcers, sores, cuts, wounds and
skin diseases. G.. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease. a powder for the feet. II
cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous feet
and instantly takes the sting out Of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. II is a certain cure for
Chilblains, sweating, %callOus, tired aching feet.
Try il to-day. sold by all druggists and shoe
stores, Is cts. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen ). Olmstead, lie Roy, y. Y.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
We willfora 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 Gao 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
miles from LewistoUn; 10 acres timber, bal.
ance grazing: good water; 10000 feet of saw
logs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17

few people gru
any reasonable
expenditure
which will be
the means of
restoring it;
but one of the
most disheart-
ening things
in the world
is for any one
who works
hard for his
money IN keeD
paying it out
for doctors and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
Ranch Property.

2iO 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, ~ acres under
cultivation, all fenced, a snap at S2,lD; SI,lOO
cash ana balance one year al 10 per cent.
1910 acres Of patented land, one of the best
sheep or cattle ranches in the county. east of
lbet, good water right. all fenced. splendid
buildings and sheds, controls large range. well
Kept up, and all for sS.SO, Halt cash balance
one year at lC 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, 10 tons good hay, all for
$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.
$500 will buy a good ranch OF leo acres of
patented land near Big Spring creek, seven
miles from Lewistown. Two story house,
stable, sheds and granaTy. water right and
good spring at house. 81 acres under %cultiva.
ton. 30 acres OF hay land. Tune on sI,OlO at
ten per cent interest.
$3.50 will buy one OF the best farming and
stock ranches in the Basin. DO acres patented
land, 12j acres under cultivation, all fenced
With three wires and pole, all pitch pine posts,
50 acres OF timothy and alfalfa. Situated five
and one-half miles from Lewistown and three.
quarters of a mile from school house. Large
spring on ranch, splendid water, a ten. room
nouse, sllngleu ROOF ana plastcred, grlnary
and other out buildings. Must he suli 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.
$6,OD will buy a ranch OF SD 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 currals and II
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 read of three year-old
steers, 10 head of yearlings and ~ cows from
-. , a.,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
City Property.

A four room cottage on Main street next TO
court house, two lots, stable and good we'll,
very convenient and only sI.OO. One wears
time for $500 at eight per cent. The best and
cheapest snap on the list.
500 for two lots. fence, good stable. log
house line well, Lest location. Very cheap.
A neat four room cottage, one lot. near
Sixth avenue, with stable and Woo shed, a
snap at 200.
A five room frame cottage. 2 lots, good well
and wood shed, centrally located, at 81, $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
$1,iG.
SLIGO will buy a six-room dwelling on Main
street, east side; in good condition and very
desirable property.
Five lots and twocottage s on east side. cheap;
will sell apouion.
Two lots on Washington street, with good
barn and chicken house and twenty loads rock.
and enclosed by good fence: choice .CCation
for residence.
A new five room cottage with shed addition,
and two lots IN central location for the sum OF
l,2J0 and will give time at low interest on
800. Must be sold by May I next.
A desirable business lot on Main street for
$3.50 and a snap for a central business location.
Two lots on Main street. east side of Spring
creek ana q very desirable business location
for 500 each.
Lots in different parts of the town NJ low
rates. Call and Ne will show them To you.
We Have Inquiries Every Day.
HILGER,
LewistowD Montana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17

This Is Your Opportunity.
On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps
a generous sample will be mailed OF the
most popular Catnrrh ard Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Ialml Gulieieut to demoL-
strlte the great u s Of the remedy.
ELY rpO~rrrG
IS Nnrr-l 81. New York City
Rev. Joir1r'' t.. ~ crcr' Fnlis. Mont,
recommended Ely q Cream Palm TO me. |
can emphn.i2o hl5 ,,atcuont, 1T Is a posi-
tive cure iut calaU.u If u as directed" -
Rev. Francis -. Poole. Pastor CeutrnlPres.
Church, Helena, Mont,
Ely's Cream Balm is he acknowledged
cure for cafarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, 80 cents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17

Blanks listed at 10 cents per dozen are 10 cents eAd, when sold
singy; blanks listed al so cents per dozen are 8 cents each; blnnks listed at
20 cents orr less per dozen, two for five cents.
Any Of the above blanks "n b cent to my "ddr'sl y nnliunodntey upon
receipt oil order wben accom- antd 10y each. money ordr ol sthUIe Tor same and
postage. Al"w live @ntr PEI dozen blanks for F"ttnge on I'll tlsrkr listed att 80 onts
perd orn me less ad II cns per donn on all blanks hsrd ~ uri 80 CENTS
1.-THE blank yor desire is not above Utt'd write u, ard 10 viii roreure il h
nd send you sUchq quantity Hsy o uHy order and ihtialu kI ~ IL sh ok
We aim to handle every blank desired by our patrons.
fergus County Areus Lewistown, ~rlontana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17
BURNING MONEY!"

The most precious possession On -
earth is perfect health. 1t is
the groundwork of all ~
prosperity in life; and Sla
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17

List Your Stock With Us. We Have Inquiries Every Day.
COOK 81 HILGER.
Next Door &c ". 3. Land Office. LewistovD Nontanr
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-05-17

Lewistown Montana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-04
THE SPANISH CABINET.
senior silvela Will Attempt to Form
Ministry to Succeed Sagasta's.

MADRID March 3-The Queen Regent.
as the result of her consultations with the
statesmen. generals and political leaders, in
formed Senor Sagasta to-day that she de-
sired to retain the present chamber and she
then invited him TO reconstruct the Cabi-
net. Senor Sagasta replied that it would be
impossible for him to remain premier with
out a dissolution. Thereupon the Queen Re
gent referred the same request to Senior
Montero Rios. president of the Senate. who
declined for the same reason. Finally Senor
Silvela the Conservative leader accepted
the task and it is expected that he will
submit d Conservative Ministry to her
Majesty for her approval.
The newspapers predict that popular dem
onstrations will greet a Conservative Min
istry. In the Silvela Cabinet 1t is believed
that Marquis Pidal. former vice president OF
the Chamber of Deputies, will hold the port
folio of foreign affairs: Lieutenant General
Polavieja. who has held the posts Of captain
general of Cuba and of the Philippines, the
portfolio of war, and Senor Date the port
folio of the interior.
The Cortes Will be dissolved. the new cleo
tions taking place toward the end of April
and the new Chamber of Deputies meeting
in May. Count De Rascon. Spanish ambas-
sador to Great Britain. and Senor Leon Y
Castillo. ambassador 10 France. nave ten
dered their designations. The projects and
secretaries of state have also resigned.
Senior SIlvela has offered the finance port
folio TO Marquis Vilaverde. the ministry OF
marine 10 Admiral LaZoga, the ministry
of justice TO Senor Duran and the ministry
OF public works, agriculture and commerce
TO Senor Cardenas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-04
NAVAL PROMOTIONS.
Eighteen Rear Admirals Nominated
Engineers Who Become Captains.

WASHINGTON. March 4.-For the past
twenty-four hours the secretary of the navy
has had a board at work determining the
exact rank and number that each officer
will have under the new naval act. The
eighteen rear admirals nominated are: Nc
Nair, Howell, Howison. Kautz. Remey,
Farquhar Watson. Philip, Robertson. Schley,
Casey, Sampson. Cromwell. Higginson,
Picking Rodgers, Kempff and Sumner.
The first effect of the merging of the en-
gineers in the line is apparent in the newly
arranged list of captains. for third on the
line of captains stands the name of George
W. Melville, now englneer-in-chlef, with the
relative rank of commodore. Other we'll
known engineers who figure on the captains
list ere Rearick, Andrade, Low, Buehler and
Robinson The list OF captains is headed by
Mccormick, with Barker. now OF the Ore
gon. SECOND. Cotton third and Robley ID.
Evans fourth.
There are seventy captains on this list.
Commander Booke heads the list in his
grade and there are Ill names following his
i'm the list of commanders The lieutenant
commanders list is headed by Niles and the
Heutenants' list by Boush. There are 40
lieutenant commanders and 800 lieutenants
of the senior grades, and these lists have
perhaps shown the greatest increase on ac-
count of the addition of the engineers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-04
Cable Notes.

The French Senate yesterday elected NJ.
Falieres president of that body by vote
Of 151 against S. votes cast for NJ. Constans.
Mr. Joseph II. Choate. United States am
bassador to Great Britain, will present his
credentials to the Queen at Windsor Castle
on Tuesday next.
The st. Petersburg correspondent Of the
London Times says that Mr. Gardner, an
American student at the University of st.
Petersburg, has lodged a complaint at the
United States embassy regarding injuries he
received at the hands of the police during
the recent troubles between the police and
students on the fete day of the university.
The United States minister Mr. Oscar
Straus, accompanied by Mrs. Straus and two
daughters of Mr.. Ethan Allen Hitchcock
United States secretary of the interior, for
mery ambassador to Russia, attended the
selamic at Constantinople yesterday. The
Sultan sent his compliments and invited
them TO visit the imperial library and the
porcelain works
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-04
TO BE TRIED FOR FORGERY.
Col. Picquart to BE Surrendered to the
Civil Authorities

PARIS, March S.-The criminal section of
the Court of Cessation, rendering judgment,
finds that Colonel Picquart and NJ. Leblois,
a lawyer should be tried by a civil court
for the alleged forgery with which they
are charged and for using the forgery and
divulging matter contained in secret docu-
ments in the Dreyfus case Relative to
Picquart, the courts finds that the alleged
illegality In communicating to NJ. Leb,ois
war Office documents was not connected
with the above charge and that therefore
the court-martial retains its jurisdiction.
As a result of the Judgment the military
authorities will transfer Colonel Picquart to
the civil authorities. The charge of forgery.
being punishable with more severe penalties
than the other offenses imputed, will form
the first subject of investigation.
The united sections of the Court of Cas-
sation will begin the hearing in the Drey-
fus case tomorrow in conformity with the
new trial revision law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-04
United states Expected to Soon Show
Her Desire and to BE Content
with One Province.
SPANISH CABINET CRISIS
SENIOR SILVELA TRYING TO FORM A
CONSERVATIVE MINISTRY.
Pope Leo Recovering RapidIy-Pic-
quart to Be Tried for Forgery by
French Civil Authorities.

PEKING, March 3-The demand OF the
Italian government on the government of
China Of lease of San Nun bay as a
coaling station and naval base, on the
same conditions as those under which Ger
many holds Kioachou bay. including de-
mand on the part of Italy for the conces-
sion of three islands off the coast of Che
Kiang, with the right to construct rail-
road from San Nun bay 10 Po-Yang lake
and preferential mining and railroad rights
within sphere of influence covering the
southern two-thirds of Che-Kiang province,
has caused great excitement here, not only
among the Chinese, but also among the Dip
lomats The Chinese are firmly convinced
that Great Britain is chiefly responsible for
the Italian demand. and 1t was made in
order to emphasize Great Britain's displeas-
ure at the turn which the northern rail-
road question has taken. They declare in
proof of this assertion that Great Britain
has determined on a sphere of action and
the abandonment of the ''open door policy.
The diplomats openly say that the new de-
velopment is the beginning of a policy of
partition on the part of the powers. The
representative of a great power, in the
course of conversation, is said to have sug-
gested that the moment has now arrived
for international control of China, and it
is added that If the policy of spheres of
influence" is really inaugurated the United
States is expected to have say in the
matter, and it is further said that there are
indications that America is likely to prefer
the province of Chill.
ROME. March 3.-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day Admiral De Canevaro. min
lister of foreign affairs, replying to a ques-
tion on the subject, confirmed the report
that the government is taking steps at Pc
king to secure a lease of San-Mun bay,
province Of Che-Kiang, China, and has
given notice of its intention to the other
nations interested in China, all of whom.
the minister said, were friendly TO the gov
ernment's project.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-04
POPE LEO's CONDITION.
Physicians More Confident that His
Holiness Will Recover.

ROME, March 3.-The physicians of the
Pope say they are quite satisfied with his
condition. When leaving the pontiff last
evening they predicted for him long life.
Before going to sleep the Pope wrote a
poem which was a description OF his case
as analogous to one which happened TO
Clement XII. He read the poem this morn
ing to the doctors. The latter urgently ad-
vised abstinence from all movement if the
patient wished TO recover in five or six days.
This being the anniversary of the corona
ton of the Pope, there were the usual cere-
monies of fag-hosting and visits from pre-
lates notabiities and diplomats who in
scribed their names in the visitors book.
The absence of fever permitting, the
Pope's oft-repeated wish to have the cur
tains drawn was granted this morning. He
greeted the blue sky with the ejaculation:
Thanks be to the Almighty who has again
preserved me to work for the greatness of
His church.
The following bulletin was issued at 6
o'clock this evening: THE Pope passed a
very good day and does not complain of any
pain. He says he feels very well. His
temperature is 9S6, pulse 70 and respiration
22.'' The doctors add that the pontiif' S
mental and physical condition is excellent.
The papal secretary of state, Cardinal
Rampolla, has sent letter to the high pre-
lates residing in Rome, in which he says:
II hasten TO notify you that to-day the
state of the holy father is completely salts
factory
DIR. Lapponi was able to leave his patient
for several hours during the day, the Pope
being much more tractable and only asking
that the wound be left heavily bandaged.
Everything is going satisfactorily and DR..
Lapponi thinks that after Monday it will
not be necessary to continue the night at
tendance