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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

Admiral Dewey is credited with
having given up his desire for u pres
identihl nomination, but his member
ship in the Democratic party IL re-
tanned. His name will he Il tower of
strength in this cumpaign.-Helena
Independent.
Not II Bryan IL nominated. The
admiral on his return To Washington
from the south said: The south was
never in a more prOsperOuscondition
than ii Is today, and know that the
people OF the south don't want Bryan
for president" The editor of the In.
dependent is welcome 10 all the com
fort he can get out of Dewey.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30
7 ~ENDORSFNINT.

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, one
OF the strongest and ablcst Republi-
can papers On the Pacific coast, en-
dorses most heartily the action of the
Republican state convention OF this
state in turning down those lsepubli-
cans who voted for W. A. Clark last
winter. Speaking OF the action Of
the conven. ION, 1t says:
The Republicans OF Montana have
put themselves nobly on record. They
have come out from among the cor
ruptiOnlsts and declared that they
will not touch the unclcan thing.
The insolent boast of Clark's friends
that he represents 80 per cent of the
voters of the state IL torn to tatters.
And the disgrace brought upon the
party by the votes which it's venal
representatives at Helena cast for
Clark Is removed. These traitors to
Itepublicanism and American citizen
ship and common decency and honor
are branded ny they deserve. Ii is
the Republican party Of the state
that speaks. and 1t il npplauded by
every Republican, in the country who
has not some mans bribe in his
pocket.
After quoting hercsulutions adopt
ed censuring the eleven %recrcants, it
adds:
Nor was this a mere empty sop to
moral sentiment. for the name Of one
Of these senators who had disgraced
his party was struck from the list of
delegates to the convention. This Is
political honesty and it is also wise
political policy. III the Republicans
of Montana adhere to this position.
and II they make IL good, they will
not only win national respect, but
they will carry the state. Montana
Is Disguised and enraged with the
carnival Of boodling that Democrats
have inaugurated there. The nalne
of the state has been dragged through
the filth. The statueo of hecommon.
wealth has been polluted and set NJ
where every passer-hy may boot M
IL. The people Of that state are not
derellcts or degeneratcs. They ARE
proud and honorable. They will not
consent to remain i'm their intolerabl,
position.
The Post-Intelligencer sizes up tn,
situation rightly when 1t further
says:
Democracy in that state is utterly
demoralized. 4. The Republican
party appeals to tine honor, the pride
and the manhood of Montana. Or
that platform II will win.
The mass OF men are not venal scoun
drels, Give them high and honor
able leadership and they will follow
1t. Such a leader Ia Senator Carter
who heads the delegation to Phila
delphia. 1t IL the Republican oppOr
tunity In Montana To put an end q
the long reign vi political immoral
ity, to serve well the party, the state
and the nation.
Republicans should rise in theil
might to wipe out the fcul disgrac,
that has been placed upon this state
by the venal and corrupt. The De
mocracy will not do 1t. for one fac
/, ton Is about IA bad as the other
Such interest ON the part of the Post
lntelllgencer is shared by the peOpl,
and press Of nearly every state in tn,
Union. Republicans must rise to I'll,
occasion md redeem the state next
November. Ii can be done.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

The decision Of the supreme court
OF the United States in the Kentucky
election case occasions no surprise,
IA il was generally thought thecourt
would hold that il had no iurisdic-
tien. This decision, OF course, has no
bearing on the question rs to the
legality Of the election. There il not
a particle oi doubt but Taylor was
legally elected governor by "A hand
some majority. The Goebel Demo-
Gratis were determined Ia steal the
state AMI have succeeded, but it will
cost them dearly in the end.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

State Senator Phillips was In Hell
ena last week and found it convent.
ent to be interviewed by the hide
pendent. The Independence says: "Mr.
Phillips did not go to the convention
ut Butte, being detain, d Mt home by
his business interests, and advantage
was taken OF his absence by Col. San
ders and other DAILY lei at the con-
vention to move his rejection as a
delegate In the convention" Prob
ably one-half OF the members OF the
convention did not know or care
whether Phillips was present or not.
His presence would have made no
difference whatever. Intact, K would
only have heightened the satisfaction
had he been holding n seat in the
convention. Had Col. Sanders failed
to make the motion he did there were
Others who would have done so, and
they would not have been influenced
by the Daily faction either. or course,
Phillips takes occasion TO indulge In
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30
BIRD AND BEAST.

In India some OF the bats measure
six feet across the wings.
Pennsylvania paid S25,500 last year
for the slaughter OF cattle afflicted with
tuberculosis.
\ scientist in Vienna, after close in
vestigation. has convinced himself that
dogs really laugh.
There are annually killed in Africa at
least $4,000 elephants, yielding a guam
tity of raw ivory, the selling price Of
which is esjO,OC0.
During a recent smallpox outbreak in
Altoona, Pa, all eats and dogs in in
fcctcd houses were put to death by or
der Of the board OF health. This was TO
prevent the spread Of the disease by
these animals roaming from house TO
house,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

The appointment uf Il. Lee Word
to succeed Hon. W. II. Hunt on the
supreme bench occasioncd much sur
prise among the legal fraternity.
This was due to the iuct that the ap-
pointee was quiteyoung and has had
very little experience In his profess
sion. However, the young mar IL
said to be IA close student and learned
in the law for II OF his age. His
term Of service will be brief.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

William Lloyd Garrison IL n name
revered by every true American citl-
zen. The mantle ui the noble father
has fallen on the worthy son.-Hel-
II Independent.
Yet, no man was so prosecuted and
reviled as was the elder Garrison by
the pro-slavery element OF the Demo-
cratic party. That the party finds
anything 10 admire in the son is the
best evidence that lie lacks the wis
dom Of his father.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30
CANADA IN ENGLISH MARKETS

The British cooperative wholesale So
cieties do a yearly business of $780,
100000.
Canadian authorities claim that In
1895 Canada supplied IL per cent. of
the total food importations of Great
Britain.
The Canadian cheese trade has been
one Of steady growth. The value Of the
expectations TO Great Britain in ls6s
was only s5is,574; last year it Mas ST.
522, GSl.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

Aren't YOU afraid Of bats, Mr..
R~ickey?' Miss Meekleigh, your Ian
grunge pains me. ! may take nm occa-
sioGal drink, but as regards bats. | be-
live you are misinformei. "-Clrvc-
land Plain Dealer.
JUdgc-"Gou say that words passed
between the accused and his wife. Did
YOU hear what they wcrr?" Witness
NO, ] didn't hear them, but | saw
them Judge-"Saw theme" Witness
Yes; they were in the dictionary
thar he threw at her."-Boston Tran
SCRIPT.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

The nomination Ui TIA" son oi Dick
Yates for governor Ui Illinois by the
Republicans has stnmpodpd the De-
mocracy uf that state. They can't
find a good maj who wants to run
against him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

There IL every prospect that con-
gre.s Will adjourn ON June q. When
that date arrives W. 4. Clark, as
now, will be found hanging on the
rngged elge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

1t is hoped President Mckinley will
visit the far west this summer. In
no state would h. Dee given "A more
hearty reception than 10y the people
of Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

Now that the baseball SruSOn has
opened In Montana W. \. Clark can
take n rest while the umpire receives
"A few kicks and cuffs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

a little abuse OF Col. Sanders. but he
can stand that, considering the
source.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

Ii cost W. 4. Clark SlG5 Ia send his
valedictory speech to lis Montana
organs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.

PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
JOHN NJ. YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-30

LEwIsTowN, MONT. May 50, 1900
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
TO ABOLISH FREE ZONE.
Governor Ahuamada Says that the
Time Has Come for 1t.

Governor Ahuamnda Says that the
Time Has Come for 1t.
FL Paso, Texas, September 5.-Governor
Ahuamada of chihuahua, who has been
spending several days in Juarez and Ell
Paso, stated to Mayor onete Of Juarez that
the time had come for the abolition OF
the free zone on this border and that he
would use his offices to effect the change
He further stated that If Juarez would
send a committee to wait upon President
Diaz on the subject he would gladly 10
with them and do everything in his power
10 have the zone abolished
Under the free zone, the people IN thai
district extending sixty miles from the
RIO Gmnde river are handicapped on every
side. Along this portion Of tie borde.
since the river affords n water tef lrrl-
cation, the citizens are in depiorable
condition; their farms have gone t. waste
ana the free zone rules Dr9hl6i. CONNER
eiAl intercourse with toe rgs of the ma
lion and they are left with few sources
OF revenue A committee of nifty citizens
from Jaurez and vicinity will go with Gov
ernor Ahuamada to consult President Dlas
next month. It Is believed that the infiu-
ence that is being enlisted here will re-
suit in prompt action,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.

1t may be interesting to thinking paonI.
TO know that at this time four vears sro
there Was not one German paper OF any
Importance in tho Unit1d States for Bryan
Today there are but nine German papers in
the whole United States for Mckinley Tha
German-American Is quick 10 know rhan
he has got enough and he has iust Az Yn,cb
as he can stand OF Mckinley ana lnne
rialism. To the person who knows how r,an,,
GERMAN votes there are In the United States
y IS readily understood what this means for
bryan,~-san Antonio Herald.
Tho German citizen as rule is patriotic
and imhued with tho love cf country. That
being true. he will not support party which
seems bent on the destruction OF this gov
ernmene
Tho Green End .Hawlev hFht IS one OF tns
most ridiculous farces that has eyer heel
nut On the Tesas political stage Denison
This worst feature Is that there are no
sntermlselons during which man may 20
out and see another man. is a contnuous
performance in the fullest sense.
Tho modesiy Of the people is somsfhine
uuiy remarkable and 10 such degree is
n virtue observed that not one seems ais
messed TO lead Ia any enterprise ~ n,,hIie
utility all rreferriug or deierring this honor
70 some ono else AT least this Is tne n1sf
charitable construction 10 place unon tNelr
inactivity Wills Index
This IL, unfortunately. true. II may as The
meek spggesfs, he modcsty that causes the
average citizen to Wal, fcr his neishbor 10
take tho lead In movements Tor the good Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
TEN PAGES TODAY
THE VERMONT RETURNS.

Notwithstanding the very thlnly dis
guised effort of the Associated Press agent
up in Vermont to apologize for the reduced
republican majority. the bald fact remains
that not only Is there considerable fall
ing of in the republican vote, and that IN
presidential year. but there is de-
cided percentage OF increase in the dem
ocratic vote.
In such a State this simply means that
the democrats have the best OF the night
short OF victory which. of course, was no;
expected 1t means that the wanderers OF
1896 have returned to the democratic fold,
or else the IS per cent increase has come
from diaaffected republican vote. The
republicans can take either explanat on
they choose.
THIS result can not be waved away by
the Associated Press statement that local
issues" are largely responsible for the re-
publican loss, OF democratic gain. 1t Is
to be presumed that live local issues have
entered into the State contests ere this
and yet in 1894 in 1896 and in 1898, two
"oif years" and presidential year. the
republ can plurality has been larger than
tho Indications and returns so far point
to this year. Then again. in local Issues
the democrats would likely and naturally
be divided also-we should not expect q
regular party decrease in the Que case and
regular party Increase In the other
aIp,rte truth ranuhItr u G
have failed to get out their party vote ii
Vermont, Notwithstanding the appeals OF
National leaders. Whether this is the
apathy of overconidence. or the apathy OF
distrust of McKInleylsm. we can not say.
1t argues Enthusiastically, however that
Vermont Is no lor.er "panicky" at the
prospec. Of democratic success that NJ:
Bryan Is better understood and that the
crack Of the Hanna whip has lost its drlv-
ing power Il IS just as likely as any
thin% else that l',tlc Vermont does not
take kindly TO imperialism and that the
alarm bell rung by ex-Secrctary Boutw ell
in New England bas rendered many of the
old-time republicans lukewarm from a
party standpoint this year,
But the greatest encouragement to the
democracy is found IN the increase OF the
democratic vote. Evidently the party /;
practically united again in New England
and, II in New England. certainl,
throughout the Eastern States The stead,
and regular gains in Vermont may b
taken as foretaste OF what will be seer
in the Nation. A republican loss OF 90 PEI
cent aud democratic gain OF from 10 to i;
per cent throughou; the country woull
mean democratic victory,
In this light the results in Vermont
must have buoyant effect upon democrat
everywhere-they indicate the direction
OF the wind and It appears to be blowing
strongly our way. Wen done. little sister
Now for Maine. next Monday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
IS 1T A oAMpAIGN rLAYt


Is there deep political game being
played by the administration at Washing
ton IN this matter OF Russo American'
agreement. so-calied2 Is there in fact any
such accord, or does It merely exist In
the statements Of the press and as an in
accurate figure of speech?
1t would be result that Messrs. Me-
kinley and Hanna would be willing to pay
generously for II the Idea Of an Anglo
American secret Understanding could only
be removed from the minds Of tho Amer
loan pe9pls. II the refusal to utter word
Of announcement for the Beers could only
Be softened IN It's Injurious effects upon
repr3 lean campaign chances by seeming
70 demonstrate In me way that this in
difference was nat the consequence OF n
special regard far Great Britain. hope
weela. srring up again with greater
strength in the imperalist breast. II tue
impression can only be cseased that We
are taking the Russian sias against the
English view, 4 is argued that the indig-
nation and revolt against the administrs-
ticn's supposed pro-Britlsh leanings can be
largely 4 not completely neusralized
Hence this Vide hefelding Of "Rnssian-
American agreement But as matter
q feet Acting secretary Adse'e nste Ia
reply 70 Russia's suggestion Of an syacua..
stson 0f peSin, whllsa grce.ng laat we viii
withdraw cur troops sfstn the Chinese can
ttai ~ the concert is broken and 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
RELIGIOUS.


Nacogdoches, Texas. September 5.-Tne
presbytery OF East Texas met today at IL
a. m. in he absence of the moderator
The open ng sermon was preached by Rav.
John vanleer of Henderson from First
Corinthians xii, 81.
Rev. c. w. Chambers OF Pinckney was
chosen moderator and Rev, +. E. Robbis 5
of Beaumont temporary clerk.
The afternoon was taken up with re-
ports of various committees. The home
mission committee reported having To-
Gated Thomas r. Gallagher with he
Nacogdoches group and Candidate James
A. Pankey a Port Arthur and Sabine,
Troupe, Jacksonville ard Rusk churc les
were grouped under one charge. Liberal
contr buttons We're urged Tor the home
missions work from all the churches.
An interesting member OF the presby-
terry is Elder Davis Sylistine from the Ala
bama tribe OF Indians.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06
WHAT THE HIGH PRICE OF COTTON MEAN

This is destined to be a notable year in
the south's history.
II VIII be one season when the farmer
demanded and received the price due him
for his cotton crop
Last season The Pest contended from
carly fall until late winter that the cotton
eupply would hardly be adcquata for tue
worlds needs and that the circumstances
surrounding the market warranted high
prices
The correctness Of this contention was
not demonstrated until the bulk OF the
crop had been marketed, but thousands OF
farmers were benefited by the. good prices
that prevailed last spring and summer.
Perhaps the greatest victory, however.
was in the complete rout Of Mr. Henry
NELL and o.her men who had for years is
sued exaggerated estimates of the cotton
crop, thereby depressing prices to an I'M
warranted degree. The South has n've'
raised a crop Of cotton that was so greatly
in excess OF the demand as to Justify the
price being forced to cents, and yet for
three seasons the farmer was compelled to
take that for his crop and often even less.
p 3
At the beginning Of last season Ne.ll
and others Of his kind declared that tho
United States cotton crop would exceed
II, coo 600 bales There was already goo |
supply left over from the previous year,
and naturally such an immense addit on
thereto would have given the buyers Of the
staple a great advantage. The Pos and
other Southern papers began to fight Neiil-
ism, however, and to expose the gross
exaggeration of such estimates. This pa
per declared time and again that the yield
would be very little in excess OF 100000
bales, and secured trustworthy crop es.i-
mates from all parts Of the South to prove
its assertions. Editorial after editorial
was written to show that the supply would
barely be sufficient for the worlds needs,
and the farmers and country merchants
were urged not to sacrifice their holdings.
The predicted inadequate supply was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06

demonstrated early in the spring, and the
price Of cotton was soon above cents.
Late in the summer the situation became
even more acute and for a while u seemed
that veritable cotton famine would pre-
vail before the new crop would De ready
10 come forward. Only the outbreak IN
China and the cessation OF the demand
for cotton goods from that source pre-
vented this famine. Even as IL was, cot
ton mills throughout the world saw the
season close with their warehouses nearly
bare OF the raw staple, and the new COM
mercial year has begun with spinners
everywhere dependent upon the South lot
supplies to keep their sp ndles running
For several months the price OF middhhg
cotton in Texas has averaged above y
cents. and today the prevailing quotation
Mt interior points Is 9@9 Is cents, while
at Houston m.ddling is bringing 11-lec.
Early last July The Post declared edi-
torially:
Nothing less than a United States cot
ton crop of 1900 900 bales will be fully
sufficient for the worlds needs the coming
season. To get this Texas must produce
2 900 oG0 and other Southern States s,O0O,-
GOO bnles. 1t is hardly possible that either
group will furnish such a yield. Just at
present the indications are for total
crop in the nelghborhood of 10,OOO,Ooo
bales.
"a yield no larger than that ought to
bring at least cents a pound, unless
there should be some great disaster in
commercial and financial circles that is
not now in the range of probabilities
.The farmer should bear in mind
this year that cotton is scarce the
world over, and that every bale he
produces will he worth n good price.
TOO much of IL can not come for
ward in August and september. hut
after October L 1T should be mar
keted slowly and judiciousiy in orr
der that the buyer may not nave
the advantage of heavy receipts
with which 10 depress prices"
Tie statements made then can be RS
iterated now. Buyers representing spin
ners of New England and Europe are bid
ding for cotton in all parts of Texas today
and the staple is being rushed on board
ships as fast as it can be marketed. 1t
is hardly likely that it can be offered too
freely this month. but after the first ur-
gent demand has been supplied let the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-06

farmer farmer ana the merchant y.
traps that viii he set ~ y, sss'a
~
every bale OF cotton a.
South this year viii Ss 0. sssas'
PRESENT high prices lnar.. \ ''s
marketing Of the stapls ,..' - u
result may be disastrou, II :.
SPECTATORS will use the s..s sp'a's
put into circulation report. y = '''s
crop. and by Decreasing h. ! !. q -
the supply was Increa,Ios S'nl'
bring about a disastrous ~, /, ,'s''
me South has an opportns,' y
to demonstrate its detern t.'', ~
cure deserved values for i.
There is certainly no mead I. ~
staple for exorbltant prios. !, = ~
Is there any reason wis az -
1t should not demand quo,,,,,. ~
by the existing scarcity
According to Secretary 49,.
report the consumption d, l,s..''I
ton the past season was /, AZ IS
IN other words. the world u.,s., \
last years crop, and pss,,r ''s
. L.
OF the surplus from previous .,,:,'
year the season opened VII,
sinaii as TO he hardly worth es,s,'
consequently the trade i dss, s,.'.'
what is produced within the .,,t MI
four months. -' ~
from Present indications /, ,n !.
possible for America to nro,...
mat could make the supply i ,,,.']
proportions to justify any,bi,, Il Is,
~ cents per pound. II the vi, !,
prove only lo.Ooo,OoO bales I,,s
mas yet dared to give greater n,
cotton Will be worth every cent 4,
fraction of cent that 1t i brt,,,..
and perhaps will bring more ME
a great deal depends upon ia ~,
look. Perhaps there will Be son.
ment OF consumption this ssasos 4,
is what everybody expects. and NJ
due more to scarcity Of cot,o, n.
the inability to sell goods.
Taking everything into cop,l,.,,.
the outlook for the South d ysr, s.
aging and 1t is to be hoped nj ~,
its advantages will be lost by i, !,
an eagerness to get rid Of what !,
for SALE
The fellow on the other IA. !
water is the one who will mech !. !,
over the situation this year. Tn 4
needs money, but the spinner's ~ /
cotton is FAR more urgent.