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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

London, April %. S a. mt il
suite probable that by this time Ger
Sir Henry Rumble has fought de
cisive battle with the Beers He
eutrenched himself Saturday to await
the arrival of Gen Campbell with the
Sixteenth brigade. That commander
arrived Saturday evening and news
may therefore be expected at any
moment
1t is still impossible to ascertain
the position of affairs ct Bioemfon-
aein or to learn when the long ex
pected advance porthward will be
gip. The dispatches conflict regard.
ing the state Of the preparations
For instance, the Bioem'cnteia cor
respondent of the Daily Chronicle
says tha; the troops have been sup
piled with winter clothing and tina;
the Modder river has fallen sufficient
y to permit ceva:ry to cross The
Standards representative says almos,
the exact opposite. Present indica-
sions, however, point to Still! further
delay.
Without attaching undue import
ance to the stories from Lorenzo
Marques concerning the strength OF
the Boer forces it would almost seem
tnat the former estimates Of 80 900
were rather low
During the last few days there has
beea renewal of Boer activity iu all
parts of the theatre of war. The
1enacity of the enemy around Col
Daigety proves that considerable
forces are still there Lord Roberts
has ordered Lord Methuen to retire
from Bosbof, probably for the same
reason. The presence of Boer
force at Frankfort looks like an inten
tion to endeavor to cut off Methuen
who may next be heard of as retiring
upon Kimberley
The Beers are said to half encircle
BlOemfontelD to the eastward IN a
crescent formation There have been
several outpost affairs in that vi
cinity.
The Eleventh division under Gen
Pole -Carew and the Fourth cavalry
brigade are operating toward Sannas
Post In Natal there is no diminu-
fion of Boer activity.
1t is reported that Sir Charles
Warren is to be appointed governor
of the Free State Nothing is known
regarding Sir Redvers Butler, but
there is little doubt regarding bic
removal and rumor has it thas Lo:d
Kitchener will get an important inde
pendent camp.
The Boer peace commissioners are
understood to have been disappointed
by their Welt to the Hague, but to be
determined to visit Berlin and Paris
before going to Washington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25

M. W Hughes, referee in baDkrup'cT
held reference ia the United States Court
room yesterday in the matter Of the bankrupt
estate of c. Horton, of Manning. Messrs
Wilson Il Du:ant and Mr. a Levi, Of
MaDniug Mr. Isaac Strauss ard MIR f O.
Purdy, CT Sumter. aod Mr George VI. Trea,
holm were 10 attendance News aod Courier,
April l8
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25
THE BOXERS KILL.

Ten Tsio, April % Members of
the Boxers" society Saturday msssa-
cred many Chinese Catholics near Pao
Ting Fu, 10 the province of Pc Cb'
Ii, southeast of Tien Tsio.
TIE German gupboat Hits arrived a.
Taku Saturday The other foreign
vessels have left for ;bose waters
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK.

New Y ork, April 2l.--The World
tomorrow will say !: W. S Taylor
governor of Kentucky, is in New
York in consequence of the finding
of an Indictment against him by the
grand jury of Frankfort, charging
him with being accessory before the
fact to the murder OF William Goe
bel.
He appealed to Gov Roosevelt
yesterday afternoon, asking that any
demand for an extradition be denied
The interview between the gov
ernor of Kentucky aud the governor
of New York lasted for an hour and
a half The utmost secrecy was OBJ
served in the coming of Gov Taylor
to the hcme of Douglass Robinson.
brother in.law to Gov Roosevelt. in
his stay there and his departure.
During the visit of Gov Taylor
several delegations called on Gov
Roosevelt and many visitors were
received To no one was the pres
ence of Gov Taylor known, for he
was seated in corner chair in the
dining room aud the folds of heavy
red curtains intervened between this
and the drawing room.
Gov Taylor arrived in New York
from Washington, where he has been
preparing his case for the supreme
court The Information that be had
been indicted caused sudden change
in his plane The indictment was
not anticipated
At fret the fact was disputed, but
Friday night friends of the governor
were Informed that the report of the
Indictment. which had become known
in mysterious way. was absolutely
correct. A consultation was held.
Some advised that the Governor
should join Ex Secretary of State
Fioley, of Kentucky, also under
indictment. in Indiana
1t was feared that if Gov Taylor
remained in Washington the requisl-
ton of Governor Beckham would be
honored The most feasible plan,
and the one offering to the Kentucky
Executive the grea.eat hope of i'm.
munity. was his trip to New York
and his Interview with Gov Roose
welt
Gov Taylor caiied on Ex President
Harrison at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
shortly after noon He made des
perate plea to toe Ex President to re
consider his decision not to act as his
counsel
Gen Harrison hesrd Gov Taylor
courteously, but firmly Informed him
that it would be impossible for him
to take up his case either before the
Supreme Court Of the United States
or before the Kentucky Courts, where
the trial of the Governor on the
indictment will come up
Gen Harrison eaid: 1T was not
tha. DO not believe in the course of
Gov Taylor that caused my re
fusai 10 act as counsel for MIN |
had so many engagements that l
could not take his case was never
formally approached Friends Of
Gov Taylor asked me if cared
to take up his case, as | say, and |
declined because of my numerous
engagements.
cannot discuss VIVA; Gov Taylor
said to me today will cay this,
that l have not agreed to connect
myself with the case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25
FOUNDRY AT PRETORIA.

London, April 24.-The Lorenzo
MARQUES correspondent of The Times
says: .Tbe foreign ordinance experts
10 the Boer war department have
succeeded 10 equippipg big gun
foundry at Pretoria The first guo
has been seot to the Free State Moth
ing is knowu here regarding ite cali
bre."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25

Londoo. April 24-The Vienna
correspondent of The Times says !:
lite Boer peace commissioners will
Dot be received either ct Vienna.
Berlin. St Petersburg or Rene. Il is
we'll that the Uoised States should
know how the mission has Jared in
Europe aud the temper of Europe
toward the United States. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25
DRESS oRNAMENTATIoN.
Various Uses of Trimmings Already
Ia EHYOr.

Easter brings us no great novelties
The gowns which inaugurate the warm
weather season are not new in cut, the
chief originality depending upon the trln-
ming, and the trimmings employed are
not new, but are so varied that it is pos
sible to gain many fresh effects with
them.
Little rufiles Of ribbon continue to be
greatly employed. The ribbon is thin
and is made with heavier cord woven
in, so that it may be drawn up into q
ruchc or rufiic. This is used as 4 decora-
ton for the edges OF plaitinss and rufaes
or describes designs upon the surface OF
taheta. lace and mousseiine dc sole.
Small and complicated trimmings are
more and more used, so fire that they
would pass almost unnoticed in u general
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25

Since time is rot person we can
overtakc when he is gore let us honor
him with mirth and cheerf,llness or
hear. while he is passins.-Goethe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25
Who Find That Capturing
Bloemfontein Did Not EDd
War.

London, April 24 4 a. m.-Tae
strong body OF reeoforcemeots whiee
Lord Roberts sent 20 aseiss the relief of
Wepeper ard TO ehdeavor to eovelope
and cut eff the Beers frSp retreat
ner.swa-a fu-niehsal or evidence
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25

Two years ago tue Metropolitan
Tabernacle. 10 L2aGcp, better known
as Sourgeoo's Taoersacie. Mas dast-o3
ed By h,a IL an ncur 1t IL pow
nearly rebu:l; Within uar.!h The
.abernacie viii ou;wardly DC as OF
yote The old ,aosrugcte cost Sl62.-
coo ard the rev one $500 500. Tae
peS cd.6oe viii sea. 4 900, few less
than tne old tuildIng.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25
FIGHTING CONTINUES

Boer Camp. Thaba N'Cbu. O F s.,
April 22.-F,gbting continues day end
pigbt at Jammersburg drift. The
Eoglish trenches have teen so full Of
rain that the men have been obliged
every COW aud then to clabor to the
banks only TO be shot dowo The
Boers were so drenched 90 Saturday
that they were unable to sleep, SO they
started debate on the subjec; Of the
good to be derived from virtue and
courage. The discussion lasted mos,
of the Dight. shells at intervals inter
rupting the speakers.
Robertson's lower mill is reported to
have been captured April 2l aud it is
said thai the Cape Moua'ed Rifles bave
oss during the seiee 120 OCT OF 500
men. The British prisoners defy the
burgbers to capture Col Delgety's
caup even If tie British are DOT
Reinforced.
A surprising number Of relatives ere
6ghsiug 90 opposite sides at Wepeoer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-25

Elandslaagte, A pril % Bier mes
seoge.s who arrived 10 camp this morn
ing we're identified as Reus. sol!c;so.
from Boskbrrg. and Edwards, notorious
afte7 tbs jameson raid They brcagbi
a letter frcn the Boer general 10 tte
scumanding officer here They were
uuca surprised at The ordinary appear
soce of the camp. Reus declared thai
they we're only gettiog used to the war
SOW aad Il al the soldiers were only
beginning to fgbt. Toe messengers
we're 6oally escorted to the outpost
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
'"Heap Bad Mani"

We have all heard of the Indians astonish-
ment upon first seeing a locomotive or some
other wonderful product of the civilized mind.
but there are many things in this world hat
appear like witchery or the work of the evil
spirit to him. No doubt last week was the first
time the noble red man ever ran up against a
prestidigitator. and judging from his fright he
never wants to see one again. He probably
thinks they are not fit to kill and he would not
scalp one through fear of being haunted the
rest of his life.
Last week one of the Crees camped above
town went into the Lewistown Commercial
Co.'S store and Louie Blodgett thought he
would have a little fun with him. He first
manipulated a pack of cards and after some
delusive moves pulled cards out of Los hair
from his ears. mouth and everywhere on his
p~erson-the Indian standing in blank amaze
ment. He would show the Indian a certain
card and then after shufiing it in the deck
return II to him. Poor Lo was getting
worked up and showed a disposition to pull
his freight" but Mr.. Blodgett de1terously
produced a 30 cent piece and taking It from
the Indians pocket accused him of robbing
him. BY this time the child of the prairie was
greatly agitated. He protested his innocence
vehemently. "Nui M! Me no got your mon
ey." And then Blodgett began to rake the
silver from his clothing until the Indian turned
pale. having struck more wealth than a Mon
tana legislator could carry. Finally. the Indian
after making his way to the loo made his exit,
exclaiming as he left. "Humph! Him heap
bad man. Him debilv' TIL Indians left here
Sunday with their ponies on the run. evidently
thinking II was not safe to stay in Lewistown
any longer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
ELECTRIC SPARKS

Experts figure out that a telephone
line across the Atlantic, even IL it could
be built, would not pay unless patrons
were charged seven dollars a minute.
Germany is being aroused by a furore
of railroad building, mostly electrical.
In the month of June 800 railroads were
projected. The Germans are ahead of
the English in electrical equipping.
The farmers and fruit growers of
California are already Selling the adj
tages electricity affords and are al
ready broadening their opportunities in
view of the industrial revolution that
this agency guarantees.
1t may be interesting to those fond
of figures to state that there were in
use on January / this year 1,15s. 900
miles of telephone wire, and hat the
entire cost of construction of the Bell
telephone system was over Sill, 900, 900.
The mine owners Of the Pacific coast
have awakened to the enormous advan-
tages of electric power in mining and
leaders among them say no one can yet
estimate the changes in gold and silver
mining that will follow the introduction
of electricity in that industry.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
A MONT Of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the
widow Of the brave General Burn
ham of Machias, Me-, when the doc
tors said she could not live till morn
ing" writes Mrs. s. IL. Lincoln, who
attended her on that fearful night.
"All thought that she must soon die
from pneumonia, but she begged for
DR.. Kings New Discovery, saying
that it had more than once saved
her life; and had cured her OF con-
sumption. After three small doses
she slept easily all night, and its fur
ther use completely cured her." This
marvellous medicine is guaranteed to
cure all Throat, Chest and Lung Dis
eases. Only SOC and $l.00. Trial
bottle free. C. H. Williams Drug
Store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
SNAP SHOTS.

The telephoto attachment can be used
with any double lens Of standard make.
Amateur photographers who expect
to take snap shots at the Paris expo
sition in 1900 will have to pay for the
privilege. A charge of so centimes will
be made.
Flashlight powders are not particu-
larry dangerous, when handled with
care. Do not place them near inflam-
mable draperies, however, or take any
risks with them whatever.
The fad of the day seems to be franz
ing of ones photographs in special
frames of black oak. A frame manufac-
turer told me last week that his bust
ness with amatur photographers had
grown to be enormous, and that prac-
tically all OF 1t was on the narrow black
oak or chestnut frames that set n
black and white print off beautifully.
These frames are cheap, and they make
a real wall ornament out Of a print that
looks Insignificant when simply mount
ed on a card.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
Cold Steel or Death.

"There is but one small chance tn
save your life and that Is through an
operation, was the awful prospect
set before Mrs. 1. b. Hunt, of Lime
Ridge, Wis, by herdoctor after vain
ly trying to cure her OF u frightful
case of stomach trouble and yellow
jaundice. He didn't count on the
marvellous power OF Electric Bltters
to cure Stomach and Liver troubles,
but she heard Of 1t, took seven bot
ties, was wholly cured, avoided sur
geon's knife, now weighs more and
feels better than ever. 1t IL positive
ly guaranteed to cure Stomach, Liver
and Kidney trouble and never disap-
points. Price SOC at G. H. Williams
drug store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07

81 suggest to the city council" said
the man who stays o late, according
to the Chicago Inter Ocean, "the pro-
priety of having a censor in street cars
that run after one a. m. In my home
ward travels between one and 2:30 n.
IN. | have seen and heard some things
which. TO my mind. do not belong in
cars Of any description. One night |
heard. without effort to do so. a young
may propose marriage to the young
woman whose escort he was. His pro-
posal was properly put together, so
far as that was concerned, but why
should he have chosen a car; at that
hour? | could not hear her answer.
/ hope she refused him. The very next
night a married couple sat in front of
me. II you may judge people by their
clothes, they were highly respectable.
l was forced to the conclusion, from
what l overheard. that they had been
Mt a social function; that the husband
had imbibed. contrary TO n promise.
and that he had been guilty Of flirta-
tion. II he keeps his word. his wife
will not 60 out with him again That's
none Of my business. would have
shifted my seat IL / could have found
another. All the time those people
were at it | should have been enjoying
my morning nap IL there had been a
censor to make them behave"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
LIVES BY KILLING WOLVES
Nebraska Man Whose Only Oceupa-
tion ID Destroying h
Brutes.

Peter A. Watson C'Wolf Watson"). Of
Omaha. Neb.. draws a salary from the
Nebraska Live Stock association TO pay
him for putting in his entire time kill.
ing wolves. He has reduced the wolf
census of the state so that he can kill
but 200 a year now. When he began
he killed SOC, a year.
Watson's father. a famous hunter,
who shot buff.io with Buffalo Bill on
a contract to supply the Union Pacific
railroad builders with meat, was killed
in a wolf chase.
The son is now IS, as straight as an
Indian and a famous rider. He goes
from point to point where complaint is
made OF wolves depredations. riding a
superb horse and accompanied by six
of his fine staghounds. Dogs and
horses run down the wolves in the open
prairie.
Then the training shows. A wolf
could kill one OF Watson's dogs, but the
six show team work, and so divide the
animals attention that they are seldom
injured.
Upon his huntingtrip Watson carries
only a revolver, and seldom needs 10
use even that. When he needs il, he
needs it badly, for though a wolf will
never attack a mar so long as he might
run. a hard-pressed wolf will sometimes
sell his life dearly.
Once a big gray wolf jumped al Wat
son, clawing the tanks Of his horse and
the riders right leg and hand. Wat
son reached over with his left hand,
drew his pistol and fred four shots at
the wolf, but didn't harm the brute
much, as his horse danced about so as
10 spoil his aim. Watson had but one
shot left. lie put his pistol in the
VOLTS mouth and. at the risk of blowing
off his own Anglers, fired. That shot
finished the animal, after which the
bleeding man and horse had ten weary
miles to travel TO the nearest town,
But, weak as they were from loss OF
blood. they took the wolf with them
Chicago Tipes-Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
PERSONAL HND OTHERWISE.
Lehman buys hides.

Lehman buys hides. ~
You save money by dealing at
Titles.
Rooms FOR RENT-For particulars
call at this Office.
Just received a specially fine line OF
perfumery at Titles.
Frank Stephens, OF FIT. Maginnis
was In town Monday.
Buy a watch at Little's. Watch
and price guaranteed.
Elgln White Shirts fit. Power
Mercantile Co. sells them.
b. Gray. OF Utica, was registered
at the Lewistown Sunday.
For SALE-A good stove. For
particulars call at this office.
Don't fail to hear Father McCorry's
lecture next Sunday evening.
Cook & Hilger have money to loan
on improved ranch property.
Floral valentines at the Cottage
green house. Leave orders early.
Remember the largest and best So
lected stock and best prices Mt Little's.
Blackford & Blackiord, attorneys,
Office In Judith Basin Bank building.
Robert Turner, OF Stanford, was
registered at the Lewistown, Sunday.
j. Oldham, and wife, OF Maiden,
have gone to Rossland, b. c., to To-
cate.
You can sell your old furniture to
w. S. Smith. He pays the highest
price.
A. S. Francis, Of Bozeman, was
registered at the Lewistown hote'
Tuesday.
Your watch will give you no fur
Their trouble II you have 1t repaired
by d. E. Hemphill.
Telephone 122 for the best heating
and cooking coal on the market, the
Boyd creek product.
A. Il. Westvelt, Of Forest Grove,
was "a visitor at the county seat
during the past week.
II you want the best coal give your
order to L. G.. Schneider, agent for
the Boyd creek product.
Have you seen those beautiful rugs
and pictures at w. s. Smiths. They
are handsome and cheap.
Orders for Boyd creek coal prompt.
ly filled by Frank Moshner.
f. G.. Schneider will book all orders.
Tel. 122.
Last Friday was ground hog day.
Whether he saw his shadow or
not depends largely upon bis point
OF observation.
Rev Father McCorry will preach In
the Catholic church next Sunday
morning at 1890. The public Is In.
vited to attend.
Elsewhere will be found the adver.
tisement OF j. A. Gordon. u~pholster.
err. Mr.. Gordan is a good workman
and asks for a share ofyour business.
r. III. Eddy has bought out Fred
Bourbon and will be associated with
Ed Folmsbee In the business. Mr..
Bourbon left last week for Cape
Nome, Alaska.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
SCHOOL AND L

The average annual cost per pupil for
salaries in the Chicago high schools is
$3.50.
Westminster college has been estab-
lished by Presbyterians a a part of
Cambridge university.
Nature study at the geological gar
dens is TO be a part Of the course of in
s%truction in Philadelphia public schools.
The alumni OF Tufts college have OBJ
tanned a voice in the government OF
the college in the form of n board OF
overseers.
Car fare is not needed by school chill
dren in Victoria, Australia. They are
carried in street cars to and from school
free of charge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07

All druggists guarantee every bot
tie OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any
M who is not satisfied after using
two-thirds OF the contents. This Is
the best remedy In the world for la
grippe, coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough, and Is pleasant and
safe to take. 1t prevents any tend
sncy OF q chill to result In pneumonia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
ENncri TcAIImnnY.

"Your son-in-law tells me that there
is a lot OF money in the business in
which. he is engaged"
81 should say there was. I've put
a lot OF il in myself and am willing TO
pay a liberal reward to anybody who
can help me get it out again."-Chi-
cago Post.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
! In Social Circles.
BY Mrs. r. c. Stiles. I



The Embroidery Club met Tuesday with
Mrs. Walker J. Wells and will meet next week
with Mrs. w. d. Symmes.
-
The VS., VS. and Us. Mesdames Wells
Wright. Warren, Vrooman and Johns. Of the
Episcopal church, will give a Library Party.
Friday evening. February 9th. at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells. who now occupy the
Hilger property. The committee asks that
each lady who attends to. in some way, repre-
sent the title of a book. There will be games
music and dancing. Messrs. Noble and Fitz.
baugh will furnish the music.
-
The second social given by the Catholic la
dies was at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Schnei
der last Wednesday. Alarge number attended
and the society collected s3S.
-
The Ladies' Society of the Methodist Church
has been making preparations for a Valentine
Social to be given at the church next week. A
short musical program will be given, there will
be acandy and pop corn booth, lemonade well
and lunch rooms and uniformed walters in at
tendance. Each person over II years who at
tends will receive a souvenir. Admission 10
cents.
=.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wiedeman entertained the
Tuesday Club last evening. Progressive
euchre was played. Mrs. Walter b. Miner won
the ladies' first prize, a beautiful china plate,
making a score of 20 points. Mr.. ii. A. Moul-
ton and Mr. F.. c. Stiles were a tie at s. points
and drew, Mr.. Stiles winning the prize. a dainty
box Of note paper. Among the members
present were Aessrs. and Mesdames Eldridge,
Stiles, Arthur. Williams, Symmes, Stafford,
Vrooman, Noulton. Long, Miner and Mrs.
Sloan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
uyANIep-sEyERAL BRIGHT
IN

w honest persons 10 represent Us as Man
ayers in this and close by counties. Salary
ssO a year and expenses. Straight, bona-fide,
no move, no less salary. Position permanent.
Our references, any bank in any town. II Is
mainly office work conducted at home. Refer
ence. Enclose self. addressed stamped enyel-
ope, THE DOMINION COMPANY.
Dept. ). Chicago.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
In the North Land.

When poverty comes in at the door
OF an Eskimo cottage love doesn't ny
out at the window because 1t is WIN
dowless.-Chicago Daily News.