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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
Sgt Harvey Replies to Allegations
Of an American
Tagalo.
DUPLICITY OF The MALAYS
A Cowardly Idaho Soldier Assaults
His Comrdes in
Arms.


In a prominent place in last weeks Dem
ocrat (April 25) there appeared an article
attributed to a volunteer. AS one who
had the honor to wear the uniform OF
"Uncle Sam, wish to answer it.
Behold the American soldier is con.
demned, for Abram L. Mumpher has spoken.
To soldiers his wall sounds like the whine
OF "A "cold foot" and we wish to inspect
the muster-out roll OF his company. His
first assertion is "Ths Americans called
Aguinaldo general while they needed him.
thereby implying we treated him as an
ally. Let us consider when we needed him
most; common sense tells US that is the
time we would accept him, if at all. Dur
ing July and August the little army OF
Americans, camped in the iungles Of Ma
nila province, were preparing to storm the
well-deisnded city OF Manila, garrisoned by
a Spanish army larger in number than
themselves. Were they looking for help
they certainly would have asked assist
ance from Aguinaldo. But it was not
done. Gen. Green was ordered to advance
from Camp Dewey to a position within
easy rife range OF the Spanish dsienses. He
dtployed his division as skirmishers and
soon came within view Of the Filipino
army, which then completely surrounded
the doomed city. He halted his men and
sent an orderly to ask Gen. Merritt II he
should request the Filipino commander to
move his men by the right flank so the
Americans could take up position on the
line. Merritt said no, and ordered Green
to advance through the Filipino camp, over
their trenches, and to construct siege works
at some point between the Tagaos and the
Spsniards. Some time afterward the Fill.
pinos moved beyond a swamp on which
the right OF the American line rested. The
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
CLARK CASE UP.
Bot Postponed TO Give Senators a Chance
10 Read Testimon, and Report.


Washington, May 2.-Considera-
tion Of the army appropriation bill
In the senate today developed u de.
bate nn the treatment Of volunteer
soldiers sent To the Philippines that
at times was very bitter. Mr.. Turn
er made n vicious attack upon the
administration because Of the accom-
modations offered the volunteers on
the transports ON their returning
To the Philippines. III" WAS followed
by Pettigrew, who in II long speech
violently arraigned the government
for not discharging the South Dakota
volunteers when their time expired.
MIR. Mason delivered "A speech ON the
Investigations made by the commit
tee ON manufacturers ui adutcrutcl
food, He strongly urged that con
gress should take immediate action
to remedy existing evils.
Hoar then gave notice that at the
conclusion of the morning business
he would move To consider the rcsu.
luton, declaring Clark. uf Montana,
not To be entitled To his sent in the
senate. The notice aroused nn inter
csting culloquy, indicating that
some senators would insist upon
time to examine the testimony taken
by the committee on privileges and
elections. Mr.. Bate said sufficient
time had not been had 10y the rcna-
tors To examine the evidence. be
was assured by Mr. lloar that prop.
er time would bc granted without IA
doubt. Mr.. Chandler said reasonable
time would be- given, but unreason.
able delay would not bc submit
ted to.
Mr.. Bacon said there might he
difference of opinion ns To what con
stituted n reasonable delay. "The
senator" said he. evidently wishes
to rush this question to n vote, but
it IN too important ease for hurried
action. ! shall not consent to fix a
time for vote until have had time
to examine u. 1 know Of no man
yet who has had time To go through
that testimony. | do not believe
any senator desires to unreasonnbly
delay action"
Mr.. Stewart thought there would
be no attempt To rush the ease, as 1t
would take more time to read the
three volumes Of testimony in the
senate than II the senators examined
them Mt their leisure.
Mr.. Chandler said the statement oi
Mr.. Stewart could he taken only IA
a threat to have the three volumes
Of testimony read in the senate. He
had heard, he said, that there was "A
purpose, Of which he voluntarily ne
quilted any senator, To delay the
consideration Of the Clark chse In
order to prevent the governor Of
Montana appointing successor to
Mr.. Clark In case he was unseated.
He had heard that there WAS "a dis
position to postpone consideration
until next winter In order that Mr..
clark might be In better condition
to prosecute the campaign for re-
election before the legislature Of Mon
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
Low Rates to Helena.
HELENA, May 6, 1900.

HELENA, May 6, 1900.
We take pleasure In stating that for the
meeting OF the convention rate Of
a fare and one.fifth, on tho certificate plan
from points in Montana, will be granted
by all railroads in the state on the follow.
ing condition. That parties attending this
meeting will purchase one way tickets at
starting point not more than three days
prior to the opening OF the meeting, taking
~ receipt therefor on form Special Ticket
Receipt and Certificates" These certif.
Gates when properly filled out, showing full
fare paid going, not more than three days
prior to the date Of the meeting, signed by
Malcolm ellis, Of Butte, showing that the
holder has been in attendance at the meet.
ing will be honored by the agent Of the sell.
ing COMPANY at Butte Up 10 aud including
one day after the close Of the convention
for ticket to return TO the starting point ia
Montana at One.fiith fare.
JP. NOOLMAN. Chairman.
T. b. MILLER, Secretary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
CLARK FORCES BElItN.
Charlie Clark Led His Faction TO lgnomin
i0us Defeat.

81. Paul, May IA Butte, Mont, spe-
cial TO the Pioneer Press says: Senator
W. A, Clark made his frat fight in his cam
paign for yndieation at the meeting Of the
state Democratic committee here today,
and Was defeated. The fight was on a
question OF the appurtionmOnt Of delegates
to the state convention TO select delegates
to the national convention. His son,
Charles W. Clark, led the opposition TO
any Increase in the representation oiSiver
Bow, Clark'- home county, and other anti
Clark countss aud 10 increase it in tho
''cow counties" Silver Bows representa-
tion, however, 10y vote 81 IL to 10 in the
committee, was increased from 80 to l22
delegates, and other counties in proper
tidn
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09

London, Mays, (3:Oj a. m.)-Ths
mounted infantry with Lord Roberts,
among which are the Canadians,
have picketed their horses ON the
south bank Of the Vet river. Is miles
north Of Brandford. The head of
Lord Roberts column has thus ad-
vanced 80 miles from the Karee siding
in two days, or 80 miles north Of
BlOemfontein. Little powder was
spent. The British work was hard
marching, the Beers retiring out Of
the reach of the British shells. The
correspondents supplement Lord
Roberts plain statement with few
details. As General Hutton, with
the first mounted infantry brigade,
drew near Brandfort, he saw
Khaki clad body OF troops ahead OF
him. He was surprised, but thought
they must be the British. Soon,
however. they opened fire upon the
British, who suffered heavily. They
were the Irish-American brigade
from Lourenzo Marques, and it IL re-
ported the Irish lost heavily.
The Boer flag was living over
Brandiort as the British entered the
town. Several British wounded were
found in the hospital. The B0er au-
thorities gave up the keys to the pub
lie buildings to Capt, Ross. Lord
Kitchener arrived at Brandiort at
noon and Lord Roberts at dusk.
Gen. Frcnch's cavalry are sweep
ing the country northward; the eX-
pectation Is that the infantry ad-
vance Will continue towards Kroon'
stadt. Although no prisoners were
taken and although no pursuit wss
attempted. the news greatly cheer
ed London. Nevertheless II has not
been received with the rapture that
attended the first success Of Lord
Roberts. Gen. Hunters crossing the
ynal at Windsorton brings the relic
Of Maieking, 1876 miles beyond. almos,
within a calculable interval.
IL IL now regarded NJ quite possi
BILE that Mafsking may be succoret
before the queens birthday.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured.

AT one time | suffered from "A
severe sprain Of the ankle" says
Geo. T.. Cary. editer OF the Guide,
Washington. Va. AFTER using sever
al well recommended medicines with
out success. tried Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, and am pleased to say
that relief came as soon as l began
its use and n complete cure speedily
followed. This remedy has also been
in my family for frost bitten feet
with the best results. l cheerfully
recommend Its use to all who may
need flrst-class liniment." Sold
by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
REPUBLICAN POLITICS.

Americans constructed trenches and put
out an outpost lns to their front. On the
night OF July 2s, 1898, the Spaniards made
an attack on the American and Filipino
forces to the south OF the city. Before the
vigorous assault the natives fled and the
Spaniards pressed hard the exposed flank
OF the Pennsylyanians, who held their
ground and on being reinforced drove the
dons back with considerable loss. This in
cident showed the Americans the true value
OF the Tagale as a soldier. Mr.. Mumpher
truly says that "on Aug. 13 the Americans
refused to allow the Filipinos to enter the
city after il was taken by our boys. The
natives did not know il WAS to be assault
ed at Malate, but when that dashing at
tack succeeded and the Spanish army was
overthrow the Tagalo horde rushed in to
gather up the spoils, but we're met by the
bayenets of the boys in brown" who, re-
sponsihle for the lives and property OF the
citizens, could not allow an army OF semi
savages to enter Manila. Some Of Aguin-
aldo's followers did succeed 10 entering the
new city from another direction, and whis
the American commander was determined
they should leave, he did not wish to shoot
them down, SO sought Aguinaldo who with
true Malay duplicity, promised to with
draw them, but delayed for about Il month.
During all the time from our landing To the
outbreak they proiessed thegreatest friend.
ship toward us, but at all times acted hos
tile. They said America may retain the
islands, and we want our army to fight
Spain, il you do" About the time the Ia
galos left the city Aguinaldo promised Gen.
Otis to withdraw his army to Malolos un-
til the peace treaty was signed. But in
stead he kept his soldiers in touch with our
sentinels from bay to bay and constantly
increased their numbers. They dug trenches,
brought up artillery, and we were prac-
tically in state OF siege. During the day
we allowed their soldiers to come and go
through our lines without arms, but II an
American soldier tried to pass their out
post be was promptly turned back.
Many miners tried to get to the noun
tains, and we're assured by Aguinaldo they
could go anywhere in the island without a
pass IRON him, but when they entered his
territory every officer demanded to see
their pass from "Capitan Amelio" and held
them prisoners for being without Many
were returned to our lines but some were
held until released by the victorious Ameri-
cans last fall.
The Filipino, like all branches of the Ma
lay race, is very partial to the knife in set
tling disputes and all other differences be-
tween men. They had pleasant little
trick OF decapitating Spanish guards in the
narrow, crowded streets OF the city, and
during October and November OF 1898
they continued the civilized amusement on
the men of our provost guard, the Thir-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
Brandfort Captured.

BraBdfort, May 4-The capture Of
the town was the result oi an admir-
ably conceived and well executed
combined movement. The night he
fore the British advance, 1000 Beers
moved here taking up a strong line
OF defense with the avowed abject OF
opposing the British to the bitter
end. As n result OF the strategy of
Lord Roberts they were forced to
leave hastily, nearly losing convoy
OF guns and abandoning the defense
OF the place. Lord Roberts was pres
ent while the operations were in
progress on kopie north OF Karee,
in which position he was In hello
graph communication with each col
umn. On the right, Bruce and Ham
ilton moved in an eastwardly direc-
tion along the line Of "A kopje con-
Meeting by "A road with th- railway
In close touch followed Maxwell's
brigade, with Wavil on his left all
under command of Lieut.. Tucker.
Gen. Pole-Carew's division formed
the center advance, composed OF
Jones and stevenson's brigades,
while HuttOn's mounted infantry
made up Of Wyan's Australians and
New Zealanders made a wide detour
and arrived at the east of the town.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
tana. There was no ground for
these rumors, but he gave notice OF "A
determination to push the case II
such tactics were resorted to.

Washington. May 3.-The senate
today adopted the motion OF Mr..
Hoar to take up the resolution OF
the committee on election declaring
that Mr.. Clark (Mont.) was not duly
elected to the senate, and then post
poned consideration OF theresolution
for week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
through Trains to ST. Louis.

April 29th the Burlington and Northern
Pacific railroads inaugurate through train
service from Portland Seattle, Tacoma.
spokane aud Helena To Kansas City and
It. Louis by way of Billings, Mont.
Trains run daily and are composed OF
sleeping, dining, tourist and reclining chair
cars. The schedule is last, the service sx-
celent, and the route is hundreds OF miles
shorter and many hours quicker than any
other line from Puget Sound and Montana
To the south and southeast.
kou want to save time. see to it that
yoRtickets read via Billings and the Bur.
lington Route.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09

il the name oi the new overland flyer which
the Northern Pacific and Burlington rail
roads placed IL ssryics April 10Th. 1t isa
model Of comfort aud convenience-wide
vestibuled from end To end. Runs through
from Portland. Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane
aud Helena to Kansas City and st. Louis
without changes or delays ofany kind over
the shortest line from Puget Sound and
Montana To the south and southeast.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
Roberts Column Moving Toward
Pretoria, the Capital Of the
Boer Republic.
WILL MAKE ONE MORE STAND
Another Heavy Column Moving
q to the Relief Of Mafeking
the Beleaugered City.

London, May 1, (I:15 a. m.l-Gen.
Broadwuod's cavalry brigade has
reached lsabelfontein, y miles north
OF Thaba N'Chu. Gen. Ian Hamilton
il bivOuacking at JacohSruhl, Il
miles north OF Thaba N'Chu. Gen.
fuckers division IL moving east
ward from karee siding. The divi-
sions OF Gen. French and Gen. Rundle
are near Thaba N'Chu. Thus Lord
Roberts has $4,000 men operating
clear of the railway along front of
10 miles. lie Is advancing slowly
with small battles, but not decisive.
At the points Of concentration the
Beers seem to be active. The wide
extent over a rugged country makes
turning movement off-hand difficult.
According to Winston Churchill
the Beers have gathered large ilocks
OF sheep and herds Of cattle In the
southeast. These they are driving
north. A correspondent In Bloem-
fontein believes the Beers are prepar-
ing to evacuate Brandfort and Lady
brand. The Beers who still hold
Thaba N'Chu district are estimated
at 1900. They have among their
guns one 40 FOUNDER.
One correspondent wiring from
Bloemfontein, Wednesday. at IL
O'Clock, said the British hoped to cut
off the whole commando. Cores
pondents at Kimberly have been for
hidden to communicate for several
days the deduction being that a for
ward movement is under way there.
The Beers In Natal are restless.
Two hundred crossed Sunday river
Wednesday nd tried to engage the
British outposts.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09

London, May 6, (42O a. m.)-Lon-
don has been confidently expecting
TO have news OF relief of Mafeklng
before midnight, but although the
war Office stated that no further In
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09

London, May 3-Roberts under yes.
terday's date. reports: Gen. Hamil-
ton met with considerable success
and drove the enemy out Of the
strong position they had taken up
at Houtnex, with comparatively
small loss to US. The Beers dispsrs-
ed in several directions, mainly to the
east and north, leaving 26 prisoners
in our hands. Gen. Hamilton isnow
In camp at Jacobsrust. The enemy
admit having eleven killed and forty
wounded.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
The Only WAY

to reach st. Joseph, Kansas City and st.
Louis without change 10 to take the ~.
Louis Special. the new overland flyer via
Billings and the Burlington Route.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09

Fancy stationery of all kinds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-08
STORM IN COLORADO
Blizzard Is Raging In That
And Adjoining States.
HAVY FALL OF SNOW
MAY CAUSE CoNsIDERABLE SUI
FERING TO STOCK.
Railroad Traffic Interfered With to
Some Extent-Worst Storm Ever
Known in New Mexico-Zsro
Weather at Cheyenne, Wyoming
stockmen Anxious About Cattle.

Denver, Colo, Feb. IA blizzard has
been raging today over Colorado and
adjoining states It is especially severe
in New Mexico. where the mercury is
near zero, and already about six inches
Of snow has fallen. Dispatches from
New Mexico show that the storm is
the worst ever experienced at Springer,
where there was a drop Of p degrees
in as many minutes this afternoon.
Lamar and Trinidad. Colo. report
zero weather, and the sudden change
from almost summer weather, which
has prevailed for the last two months.
causes considerable suffering to stock.
1t is not expected that results viii be
serious, however. Railways are being
interfered with to some extent. The
mercury registers 10 above in Denver.
The coolest weather is reported from
Sheridan Lake, Colo, where the mer-
curry was Il degrees below at 10 o. m,
and still falling. StCekmen in that vi
cinity are very. anxious about their cat
tie
Idaho Springs, Colo, reports the tenn
perature degrees below zero. At
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-08
GoEBEDs FUNERAL TODAY.
Arrangements For Parade and Ser
vices Made at Frankfort.

/ Frankfort, Ky. Feb. THE funeral
services of the late Governor Goebel
will commence at noon tomorrow in ths,
| parlOrS of the Capitol hotel The ser
vices proper will be preceded by
short procession in the streets of the
I town. The procession viii be headed
by a platoon of police, the city cOun-
ell, city officials, the grand marshal
and his aides, and will be followed by
band Of music, secret societies, Cit
Zens on foot, and the honorary pail
bearers in the order named Then will
come the hearse with the active pail
bearers walking by its side, these viii
be followed by the relatives, members
and officers Of the legislature, officers
Of the state. judges and officers Of
courts and friends in carriages. in the
order names. Following these viii come
citizens on horse back
The procession will form in the west
ern part of the city, and after march
Ing through d few Of the PRINCIPAL
streets, viii come past the west door of
the Capitol hotel, where the hearse and
relatives viii take their places in the
line and the march will then be taken
up for the cemetery. on the hill.
When the committee on ARRANGEMENTS
met this afternoon there was consider
able debate as to whether it was ad-
pass the capitol grounds. where the sol
dieTs are encamped, and in which the
dead man was shot down. Sorne. mem
bers Of the committee We're fearful thar
IN the excited state Of feeling 1hat ex-
listed some partisan in the procession
would allow his feelings to override his
Judgment and fire a shot or two into
the capitol grounds and create trouble.
Others were strongly in favor Of having
the parade over the route that would
require II to march past the caDitCI
square The question provoked much
discussion but it was finally decided
that the march past the capitol grounds
should be made and the route was So
arranged.
Immediately after the ceremonies in
the hotel DarlOr, the procession viii re
turn to the square in front Of the Can
ltol hotel, where it viii disband. There
will be no fnterment, tomorrow, the
body being placed in the vault to await
the selection Of a suitable site for the
grave and monument, which is to be
erected later
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-08
BOERS CLAIM THAT
VICTORY WAS THEIRS

Boer Head Lager, Ladysmith, Feb
o--Slnce. yesterday the British. with
naval and other guns have bombarded
our positions on the upper Tugela. The
troops crossed the river at that point
ana kolen drift. with the object of
stoTmlng our positions. At the former
GenefaI BuTgher beat them back and
lhey recrossed in great confusion.
me nShuEg continues at KOlen drift
with the StandertOn and johannesburg
commanders. There were no Casualties
on our side.
me eannonade was the fiercest yet
experienced There was a continuous
roaring all day long. This morning ii
recommended with an increased number
of guns
FURTHER reports of yesterdays fight
ing az the upper Tugela river show
InaL the British lost heavily at Pont
drift. but took an important position
on small kOpje on the MOlGn drift
slde -Four Beers were killed. The
British less is unknown. They are still
IN possession Of the kopje and the big
guns have ceased firing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-08
TAKE HILL IN FACE T
OF 4 TERRIBLE FIRE

Sqaarmans Camp, Wednesday, Feb.
-6r m-General Butler commenced
the advance for the relief of Lady
smith Monday. The naval guns opened
at iH the morning and a faint attack
Ha7 made u front of our position.
Three b7traH.uS advanced toward the
hrlk..l-a.u ulll six batteries. At II
o'clock the Beers Huened with artillery
fire aud sent several shells among the
British infant. who retired one hour
later
Meanwhile a vigorous attack was
make on the extreme right. where the
engineers eyHEditiUusly constructed a
position Several pieces Of cannon.
hidden among the trees on ZWaTtZ KOD.
h0mharal heavily. The British in
PANTRY advanced and the Beers were
entirely surprised.
40 8 O'Clock "a high hill. a continue
ton Of the Braktontein, had been
taken The operations were excellent
y planned The name of the hill taken
is krau-Z EIeaE
The b.mhardment of the BOer posi-
Ton Was resumed this (yesterday?)
morning. The Beers worked a disap-
---- cannon from the high DOorm
A.a't range. gn the right of the hill
captured. but the British shells ex-
I"-eL us magazine and the gun was
-a- .Ll NJ action until late in the
day
AlS(atry fire was Intermittent until
l.- afternoon when the Beers made a
determined effort 90 Te-take the hill
l-.-.l re-ueu-s rushed UP cheering. the
t-.s W-r" raruISa5 and the British
advanced along the ridge