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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
PAY OF CHAIRMAN OF BOARD.
The Attorney General Places a New Con
stssctioa on the Law.

SuoCuOo on INC loWs
Helena, Jan. 15.-The members Of a
board of county commissioners are
only entitled to the statutory per
diem when In actual session. The
pay for any other services must be
fixed by the board itself. This is the
substance of q decision OF the attor-
ney generals Office, prepared by As
sistant Attorney General Loeb, in re-
Spouse to an inquiry from a member
OF the Fergus county board.
The county commissioner informed
the Attorney general that he believed
the board was allowing It's chairman
too much compensation for services.
such az signing warrants, accept
ing a county bridge, and other work
that the chairman did. He wanted
to know II the 50 per day, allowed
by the board, was not only for act
ual business sessions, and not for the
extra work named, ~contending that
the board itself should fix the chair
mans pay for heextras. The attor-
ney general says such is the case
"If a member of the board performs
services for the county," says the
opinion, whether by order of a
board or upon his own motion, he
does so az IN Individual and his claim
for compensation must be presented
in the same n and take the
same course as the claim of any other
person. Boards OF county commits
sioners are entireties and can only
act collectively, as 1t is Empowered
by the law. Members OF boards are
only entitled to the statutory per
diem and mileage provided for by our
laws when acting as q board actu-
ally in session, at either general or
special meetings, and t~ransacting
county business. The compensation
to be paid for any other service per-
formed by an individual member Of
the board at the request OF the board
must necessarily be fixed by the board
ITSELF"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
"Horse and Horse"

The local land Office has rendered
decisions in two cases heard some
time ago. In the matter OF the pro.
test Of j. f. Arnold against the
desert land entry OF Mrs. Mary A.
Hamilton on Plum creek the officers
find that the laws have not been
compiled with and recommend the
cancellation OF the entry. In the
other case Mr.. Arnold Is also pro.
testant, while Mary Hamilton ia
claimant, the land involved being a
desert claim adjoining Mrs. Hamil'
toms on Plum creek. The decision
In this ease Is for the claimant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
That Throbbinq Headache

Would quickly leave you II you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thou
sands OF sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood
and strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them.
Only 25c. Money back II not cured.
Sold by G. II. Williams, druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
Editors Awful Plight.

f. NJ. Higgins, editor Seneca ILL.,.
News, was afflicted for years with
Piles that no doctor or remedy helped
until he tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
He writes two boxes wholly cured
him. It's the surest Pile cure on
earth and the best salve in the world.
Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by
C. II. Williams, druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24

All druggists guarantee every bot
tie OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any
one who is not satisfied after using
two-thlrds 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. Ii prevents any tend
ency OF a chill to result in pneumonia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
Notice

Is hereby given that the sale OF renI
estate for delinquent taxes for the
year 1899, Is postponed to Saturday,
February 3rd, 1900. between the hours
OF 10 u. nj. and 3 p. m. Of said day.
ID. A. MEAGHER,
Treasurer Of Fergus County, Mont
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
WANrED-sEvERAL

WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
w honest persons 10 represent Us as Man
ayers in this and close by counties, Salary
300 a year and expenses. Straight, bona-iide,
no more, no less salary. Position permanent.
Our references, any bank in any town. Il Is
mainly office work conducted at nome. Refer
ence. Enclose sell. addressed stamped enyel.
Ope. THE DOMINION CuAPAkf.
Dept. }. Chicago.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
School

Beginning classes in the primary have
all been formed. and it Is not thought advisable
to admit beginners during the present term Of
school. +. NJ. VANCIL, Supt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
judith bQSID bQDk
Lewistown, Montana.
Incorporated Under the Laws Of Montana.
Paid-up Capital. $4,000.
HERMAN OFTEN. President,
DAVID HILGER. ce-president.
GEORGE J. BACH, Cashier,
w. Is. MINER. Asst Cashier.
DIRECTORS:

A general banking business transacted,
including tie purchase and sale Of State
and County Warrants, and Bounty Certii.
icates; the selling Of exchange on all the
principal cities Of the United States and
Europe; the handling Of bullion; the trans.
fer Of money by telegraph. Careful atten'
ton given to collections, and the sale
keeping OF valuable papers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
TAKE n
LeuiSt0Wn -
Castle Stage
THE QUICKEST
THE EASIEST
THE CHEAPEST
WAY TO THE RAILIO Nd

New coaches, good horses, good
trusty drivers; 10 hours ride to
Martinsdale; the finest meals served
at Ubet to passengers travellers go.
ing and coming.
Stage leaves Lewistown every
day, except Sunday, at ! p. m.
Leaves Martinsdale at 2:30 p. m,
every day, except Sunday.
For information inquire Of c. H
Williams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24
"The Best is
the Cheapest"

Experience teaches that
good clothes avear longest,
good food gives best nutrition,
and a good medicine that
cures disease Is naturally the
best and cheapest. Hoods
SarsaparHa Is the best medi-
cine money can buy. because
It cures When all Others fail.
Poor Health Hid poor health for
years, pains IN shoulders. back and hips,
uah constant headache. nervousness and
no appetite. Used Hoods Sa,sapuaa.
gained strength and can soork hard al
day. eat heartily and sleep zueG. Ifook
d because d helped my husband TO suhon
Il GAGE strength" Mrs. z. J. Giffes,
Moose LAKE.. MINI.
&od5 SolsabadaS
zlzIMunD
Hood. riIl. cure liver Ills; the nonirri,ating and
sely eAthArtie % AXE With Hoods sarssp.HIlA
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-24

Hood. PHI. eur. liver Ills the n~onlrntatng ana
sely ea.hArtle o AXE viii Hood. s.rs.p.HIN
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
TAFT COMMISSION DIVIDED.
Manila LIsuer License Law the Subject OF
sharp ControversY.

Manila, Dec. 14.-The liquor license law
has passed the Taft Commission, but the
commission is radically divided on its
most distinctive feature. namely. the BAN
ishment OF saloons from the Escolta and
several other crowded streets and plazas.
Commissioner Wright offered an amend
ment, leaving the authority for the re-
noval of saloons In the districts IN ques-
ton to the provost marshal. The amend
ment received only the votes of Commis-
sioners Wright and Ide. An amendment
by Judge Taft, excepting certain streets
and adding others, was adopted. Commis-
sioners Wright and ide voting in the neg
atiye. On the passage OF the bill Commits
sioner Ide voted mo" and Commissioner
Wright voted with the majority. II there
had been a seconder, Commissioner Ids
would have offered an amendment forbid
ding the sale OF liquor TO soldiers.
An amendment was added extending
the time for the removal of saloons from
three to six months. namely. on July 2
One of the sections, increasing the cost OF
licenses. goes into effect January /, when
the licenses expire.
During the arguments Of Commissioners
Wright. Ide, Worcester, and Taft. a.
favor Of closing the saloons, they cited
the liquor laws OF Tennessee and Massa-
chusstts as effective precedents for con-
fining the sale OF liquor 70 prescribed TO-
calities. They also said the native po-
lice are ineffective 10 cope with the situa-
ton when soldiers visit Manila and be-
come hilarious.
Heavy rains have fallen for several
days. This deteFs war operations. espg-
cially on the part OF the cavalry.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
SILVER AND GOLD OF THE WORLD.
oar frosact'on Of the Yellow Metal the
Greatest In History.

Ihe report of the director of the mint
on the production OF gold and silver in
the United States during the calendar wear
lSS shows only slight variations from
the approximate figures given out early
IN the present year. The final figures are
Sh'to5,foO for gold. and 81, ,S5s, 100 sor silver
al It's average commercial value during
the ye'r. The gold product was the
greatest IN tho history of the country
exceeding that OF 1888 by $3.50. .4Oo and
greater by $685. 400 than the estimated
product of 1853. the record year In the
working Of the California placers Tha
principal gains Ia 1893 over 1898 were in
Alaska, E.sa.10o. due to the Cape Nome
district; Colorado. s2,7s7,5O0, and Utah.
81. .165. 400
The silver product Of the United States
IN Hss was slightly greater than In 1855
being d,It4.W1 ounces, against I43s. 80
ounces The average price for silver dur
" cents per ounce. as compared with 50
The worlds production OF gold in lSea
was or the value Of s30s 5si 900, an Increase
OF SIS. l56, 100 over the yield Of 1895 But
for the interruption In the Transyasl
the worlds production Of gold for the
year doubtless would have ben s25, ,00J 90
greater. The Klondyke output for 1888
was about sl6.000.e1. The worlds pro-
duetion OF silver In isss was 1e7. .z24 Zi3
Inc ounces, against lS5. .zS5.572 fine ounces
IN lAys. Mexico leads. and Mexico and
the United States produce two-thirds of
the silver yield o. the world. The worlds
Industrial consumption Of gold Is estI-
mated at l2.s5S.5Oo. and OF silver 324, US 90.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18

cried: Toll, little one: that Is the coun-
try custom, isn't IT? Come. give me .
kiss for toll
Let me gol" she cried. and struggled is
free herself
Not untll have taken toll" be replied.
bending over her. 1T is my right. you
know"
Before the now frightened girl could
cry out there was 4 quick step on the
bridge. and big, brown hand fell On thC
shoulder Of the young miller. and ne
turned 10 face the tall young farmer The
girl ran 10 the end Of the bridge and stood
trembling with fright
The two men faced each other on the
narrow bridge. The moon, far down In
the west, cast a mellow light on the
scene
Edgar was the first 20 speak. and his
voice had IN IL the ring Of steel.
'Millie." said he. has this-fellow the
right 10 offer 10 kiss your
You know he hasn't" She stood
straight now. and her brown eyes flashed.
then her manner Suddenly changed
Don't strike him.. Edgar. Let him go.
You are to blame. II YOU had come as
you promised this would not have hap
pened."
And the rose" he said. 81 found II
here In the brook"
1T was In my hair when I left home
Oh, Edgar. / understand; you-you
thought I threw 1t away" She was close
by his side now.
And you dldn't?'
IL would have sacrificed my life first"
THANK Godr'
And when they looked again they were
alone.
Copyright. 1900. Daily Story Publishing COnpanyJ
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
TIM HEALY;S VENOM"
HIS Recent Gross Calumniatieu Of Ameri.
can Soldiers in he Philippines.

HIS Recent Gross CalumHiatiou Of Amer ri.
can Soldiers in he Philippines.
From the 81. Louis Republic Dem.),
Mr. Timothy Healy the Irish National.
list member for North Louth in the Brit.
ish Parliament. goes out OF his way TO be
unfriendly and unjust TO this country
when he declares that the conduct of the
British soldier In South Africa. black as Il
is, Is not so black as that OF the American
soldier in the Philippines.
Despite the fact that the Filipinos fight
with less regard to the rules OF civilized
warfare than do the more manly and
more enlightened Beers. there has not yet
come from Luzon or any island of the
Philippine archipelago so pitiful a tale OF
desolation and cruelty as that which now
constitutes the tragic story of the Trans
vaal
Our soldiers have not yet been COM
PEELED to shoot down the wives of the
men against whom they were fighting. in
terring. as reported In one South African
incident. twenty-eight bodies-fourteen
husbands and their devoted wives-in one
grave. The homesteads of non-combat-
ants in the PHILIPPINES have not been con-
demned to the torch by official orders.
Those Filipino generals who have surren-
,dered to the Americans have not been
exiled to far distant islands such as 81.
Helena OF deadly climate.
Mr. Timothy Healy is too eager In his
desire to cast stain upon the good name
OF the American soldier in war. He has
hurried ahead Of the facts in order to do
This unfair thing. Our war in the Phil
lpplnes Is not so glorious as the other
wars In our history. but the American sol
t oiers IN tnat war have been true to Amer
icah TRADITIONS In their manner OF fight
Ing. Mr.. Healy should allow the facts tn
the case TO convince him that he owes al
apology TO men whom he has seen fit TO
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
A Poet at Home
By HELEN LEAH REED


memberl He let each OF them hold for a
moment the gold pen with which he had
written Elsie Nenner" and the Autocrat
papers, and Julia turned over the leaves
OF the large Bible and the Concordance
on the top Of his writing table. DR..
Holmes called their attention 20 the beau
tiiul landscape hanging on one wall done
IN ane needlewOrk by the hands OF his
accomplished daughter-in-law: and he
toid them story or two connected with
another picture in the room. Julia. as she
iooked about, thought that she had sell
0on seen prettieF room than this with
us cheerful rugs. massive furniture. and
me pictures. all so simple and vet so
dignlhed- When the poet pointed out the
great piie OF letters lying on his desk he
toid them that this was about the number
mat he received every day.
pu' you don't answer them all" ex-
claimed Edith almost breathlessly.
NO. indesd," and he laughed. NY sAn.
felary goes through them every rnor,Ins-
ana Decides which ought 10 be given re
10 read' and then-well, II II Is anythIn1
very PERSONAL I try TO answer 1, ,nvself
oitrn. however. / let her write the an
swer' while l simply add the signature {"
Edith gave Julia a little cudge. they
we're Doth at the age when the possession
VI an autograph OF a famous man f.
something to be ardertlv desired Rut
neither OF them had quite dared to ask
Ut hoimes for HIS. II Is possible that he
saw the little nudge. or perhaps he read
the eager expression on their faces for
almost before they realized Il he had
piaced IN the hand Of each of ~hem a
sH'aI volume In a white cover, and. bid.
ding them open their books. he said
We'll | must put something on that bare
fiy-leaf"
80, seating himself at his table with A
gum pen In his hand. he wrote slowly
ana evidently with some effort. the name
oi each of them. followed by the words
win the regards of Oliver Wendell
hoines, and then the year and the day
OF the month. AS he handed them the
books, he opened the door, and with a
word or two more OF half-banterIng
thanks TO Julia tor her assistance on that
windy day, he bowed them down the
stairs
SO impressed were they By the visit
they had little to say until they reached
nome, where they found Mrs. Barlow a
very sympathetic listener. Brenda, who
happened to be at home, looked with IN
terest at the little volumes of selections
from Dr. Holmes writings, with their
valuable autographs, and said, "Well, you
might have taken me, too"
why, Brenda. j am sure that / asked
yo- said Julia. but you declared that
you would not speak TO a poet for any
thing in the world"
They all laughed at this, a proceeding
which this time did not annoy Brenda.
Mrs. Barlow admired the little books.
But | hope that you did not stay too
long" she said gently, for have been
told that DR.. Holmes has a way of send
Ing on guest who tires him by bringing
out one of these little gift-books."
'Oh, l don't think We tired him." said
Julia; AT any rate he was too polite 10
show ii, but I'm glad that we have the
books"
FrOm Brenda. Her School and Her Club" Copy
right. 1900. BY Little. Brown Col
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18

make dot combination for forty dollar Ehs
begins TO shout und swear und scream ind
Kick. und pooty soon she faints ayhsy
und falls down More ash one toonered
peoples comes crowdlng around. und cot
cross eyes policsmans shumps In der door
und pulls me oudt on der sidewalk und
slams me around und yellc:
Here vhas der vhiaini He shall 20 BY
States prison for life for killing some fat
womans.
II vhas an awful time. We don't get
dot fat vomans oudt fer an hour, und
more peoples kept coming. und eafery
Few minutes dot pollcemans pokes me nit
his club und says yhas a murderer. BY
und BY When all vhas gone. lock oop my
shop und crawl under der bed. und for
three days / yhas drunk und don't came
oudt again 10 be sent 70 State prison Den
dot undertaken comes aroundt und tries to
be frendts, but my heart vhas ice und
dot combination vhas busted
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18

Angelo on her way to see the statue. II
was not SC much from fear that she ,rem.
bled as fr 1m pride and expectation. An.
| gsle trsrbled for another reason Sup.
pose he had not expressed his thought a
he had intended to and imagined he had
suppose-oh. dread thought.-that Celeste
should not think IL fine.
With a hand that shook with emotions
which ne could not have explained OF
eomprehended. he drew back the veil and
! revealed the statue TO the gaze OF his
little world and OF her who made almost
the whole Of that world. He could face
the committee without a tremor. bu, no;
Celeste.
The 'Italia LIoerata" stood forth In a
beauty that might successfully have chal-
Ienged much more severe critics than
were these before whose observation he
hesitated In abashsd diffidence. Majestic
ally she was poised, her slender fee,
trampling upon the ruins OF fallen wall,
and her arms, from which the chains were
dropping. raised slcft In triumph, her rap,
faes gazing upward.
BLESS you. child OF my heart and
BRAIN" said Dick pa,riarchally, 'T am
proud of you"
II wonder what Tomaso has made"
said Celeste anxiously.
Nothing half so fine as that. know"
asserted Dick boldly.
Hes the only one I'm afraid Of"
"You shall not diseredit Angelo by
fear OF him."
Il should not be afraid If he puts his
own dark character into his work"
He couldn't make anything without"
Had Angelo been wakeful that night he
would have seen the dark shadow that
crossed the moonlit path which led from
the window TO the place where his
italia" stood. But he slept the sleep OF
youth. The shadow followed the path to
the statue, paused and stood erect. Had
the sleeper then opened his eyes he would
have seen the well-known face of To-
maso, his most determined and unscrupul-
Gus rival fer the prize. But he slept on.
Tomsso raised his arm, holding I'm his
hand a sculptor's hammer.
From somewhere in the darkness bor-
dering that path OF light a 1.-the form
sprang with eatlike agility upon Tomaso
before the hammer could fall across the
marble face. and In an instant he was
caught up and deposited with uncomfort-
able emphasis into the courtyard below
the window. Angelo moved uneasily.
opened his eyes. and looked toward the
light.
What is It, Dick?' he asked sleepily.
Nothing but rat. Go to sleep, Baby"
Baby turned over and obeyed.
The Italia" won the prize, which meant
two years of study in Rome. The morn
ing he sailed away was a time of mingled
glorification and wretchedness in b.
hemia.
II will take care OF her for you, my
boy, said Dick ancestnally, looking back
at Angelo as he and Celeste left the
steamer. AS they went down the street
his eyes rested upon her with a look
which bore message that she did not
understand.
II am afraid" he observed, thought
fully. that you children do not appre-
ciate me at my true value"
GOOD Diek," replied Celeste, encouras-
ingly.
Copyright 1900, Daily Story Publishing Company
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
TnE EMBLEM CT TIE FsEe.

On, see tkat hshnsr ssssInx there, -
Ii1 stsfA 20 bright and stripes 20 fair:
II is tAs sntlsm of the free
That waves e'sr isnd and SEA.
Ne sasr fsg Ia all this ssTis
Was ever % tie breeze gRfurIed:
And eeaausrsd Il shsll nsysr bs,
Thls SAG ef liberty.
No SeTh. Ne sseth. 40 Ras,. no West.
No shs can say yts ISsss Il best:
Each loyal bssrs Il thrills 70 ses
This emblem sf ths free
Thoss stripes of rec tkss Geld Of blue.
Thoss stars that SPARKLE like ;ss asr
Our isy AID PRIDE shall ever BE-.
This s@s ef liberty.
II s'sr ssr homes thsss eoiors strsam.
Or ca tss eslt os battle Eiesm.
IN psacs or ssT or guide shsii ts
This emblem sf tbs tree.
Lst al Sko lsvs s~set frssssm's lsna
ssasssA tsss tssssr sfaly s,asss
Ane esasasssd IL shall ssssr be.
This sss sf liberty.
.cisrssss chfssGaa. IN Lssl.s's Nsskiy
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Thirty Years Tor Each LIfs.

Camden. y. j., Dec. H.-Edward os-
wald, Of this city. who murdered his wife
and child In April. 1888. was to-day sen
fenced 10 sixty years at hard labor In the
New Jersey State Prison, By Supreme
Court Justice Garrison. Under a ne@
statute in New Jersey a defendant is al
lowed 10 plead non yuit eOntendre 70 an
indictment for murder Of the frat degree,
and In case the court accepts, the Law
imposes q penalty OF thirty years at hard
labor. Oswald took advantage OF this
law. AS there were two indictments, one
for the murder Of his wife, and the other
for the killing Of his child, he VAS SEN
tencee 10 sixty years. oswald Is thirty
SIX years OF age.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Judge wevs. Be, Murderer s,..,.a

New York. Dec. A-Aiexander Stewart.
fourteen years old. was to-day sentenced
TO twenty years Imprisonment for man
slaughter In the first degree. The boys
victim was a playmate. Edward Piesei
whose throat Stewart cut while pretend
Ing TO shave him. The young murderer
heard his sentence with. sneering smile
upon his face. In imposing the sentence
Judge Fursman was moved TO tears al
saght OF The youth and obdurscy os the
DrtkOner
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Theaaare Parker.

From the BOstea Hsfsls
Theodore Parker is a n subject for a
statue IN Boston. There may b. diner-
ences OF opinion as 10 where II should be
placed. but that he WAS able. eminent,
sincere. and krandly courageous In his
generation doss not admit OF question.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
The Wsrm Tsra..

From HsrpsTs BsEsT.
Yes" said Ar. HenpsQ. II. too. have
my fayoriie flowers"
And what may they be. pray7' Eneer.
ed his wife.
They are the ones that shut up at
night" be brayely managed % ariieulate.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
Tae Topic Uppermeat.

Prem The Indianapolis Journal
We had a professional psrlor-oracie al
our -Srtv."
did she entertain the guests?''
They entertained her; she says nine
out Of ten asked her what We were golnk
10 give them to eat"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-18
lie Flew ,hs { sss.

Prom ths Cleveland Plain DSslsT
The British forces who ar. chasing
De Wet have Just executed another coup"
"Ans, a. usual. tAs Willy Beer asw Sc"
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Ore New v r.lon

Ore New v rsIen.
Oh Dixie lah'-fhe aiHt fsrsostsn-
chris'mus come on de heels er cotton
Lcsk asay.
Night en- day
You les look way IN Dixie!
Oh De brass bell Up in &c stsepie rinx.n'.
Dss can't match dis Chris mus sias.n',
Sing away,
Night en day
Sing way dosn South in Dixiel
-AlIaa;s Constitution.