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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
Williams, the leading Drug Store
of Lewistown.
Real Estate and Mining Transfers.

Herman Often ct ux to Thomas Chsey. nwli.
vi. net.. sec lOtp Il n 20 4; Sl,i5IS0.
Elmer Young To Bower Bros. lts2 J. sec i9tp
II Y c; nwA sch, e.. sell and II T. sec 80
and It's 1, 2. sec 81 Up Is n T II {: $40.
J Shaw to J II * w Flint, % int In the
Hobson and Oregon mining claims; u.
g NJ Stafford ct Tx to VIM Il Woods. II II
blk | Staff add No. 5; $I5.
q NJ stafford ct TX to VIM X Woods, II Il
blk | Staff add No. 3; 300.
Ralph Wight to Charles II Overrocker. mex
swi4. shi swh, sec IS. nwA nws sec p tp II n
- t; 800.
Willard Is barrow ct TX to n NJ McCauley,
sci, sec 2, swia nwh, nwa swi4, sec l, sel4 mel.
and II /, sec 2 tp Is II 10 e; sly nes, els sell
sec IS tp II n T 10 e; 500.
Mike Gibson ct ux to J c Bebb ct al, 1t l blk
New Year townsite: s2j.
Odilon Janeaux ct ux to A Franzetti, a piece
| of land iOxgO, y sd; $65.
A Franzetti to Sarah Green, a piece of lant
50x90, = & ID; $40.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
Liberty of Guests.

The ideal hostess is she who permits
her guests some measure Of local option
or OF individual liberty. She does not
insist on their accompanying her on ex-
cursions 10 which they do not want to
go; neither does she remain at home
with them II she discovers they are only
accepting out OF politeness. IL she is
unsuccessful in ascertaining what the
visitors prefer in the way of being en-
tertained, she has the grace to leave
them to their own devices. The sched-
ule of the day is laid out at breakfast,
II not the evening before. Those who
do not care TO drive or sail are allowed
"the liberty OF the subject" as they
say in England. A too strenuous hos
pitality is a terror to its victim. There
is n happy medium between being a
"whipper-in" and a neglected. hostess.
Baltimore News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

ID emocratic Legislature for the express pur.
pose OF placing the entire election machinery
in h hands OF the Democratic party exclu.
siveIy.
S~econd-Its avowed object was to exclude
the Republican party from power.
Third-It provided for a state election board
OF three members. which was to canvass the
election returns from the entire state,
Fourh-lt also was made a contest board to
decide finally on the election of every state
officer, except the governor and the lieutenant
governor.
Fifth-The first state election board was Sc.
lectedby the Democratic partisan majority Of
this same Legislature. They selected three
Democrats.
Sixth-Not a single Republican. PoIulist or
Prohibitionist was placed on the board.
Seventh-The board was empowered to Sc
lect its own SUCCESSORS. thus assuring the selec-
ton Of Democrats only for all time.
Eighth-An election board for eachcounty in
the state. of three members each. was provided
for.
Ninth-These county election boards were
to be chosen by the Democratic state election
board, and as a matter of fact only Democrats
we're chosen-not a Republican. Populist OF
Prohibitionist being given a place on a single
election board Of a county in the state.
Tenth-These Democratic county election
boards had the sole and exclusive right to Sc
lect the election boards for every ward and pre-.
cirCt in every county.
Eleyenth-These precinct election boards
chosen by Democrats only, were composed OF
two Democrats and one Republican-this odd
Republican being the only representative eny
other party was allowed in the election ma.
chineY of the state. and even this minority
member was chosen by Democrats.
Now, whatever may be said OF the
present crisis In Kentucky, however
much assassination may be con.
demned, few men can be found who
will endorse such methods for polit,
lcal gain. In the excitement Of tn,
past two weeks, where prompt meas
ures had to be taken, Gov. Taylor
has no doubt made some mistakes
But he IL the legally elected governor
OF Kentucky, and II there are lega
methods by which he a retain hi
seat 1t is to be hoped he will do SO.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

Ii must he apparent to every voter
that by returning the Republican
party to power in this state only can
the corrupt gang who have brought
disgrace and odium upon this young
commonwealth b. removed. II De-
mocracy triumphs at the coming
election II will be controlled by one
faction or the other now washing
their dirty liIen in Washington. The
thing 10 do is to relrgate every Re-
publican To the "a who has proven
false aud select good men for state
and legislative offices. AS long ms
Montana is under Democratic con.
troll fruds aud fHctional strife will
continue, To the dctriment of the
state, whichisnow termed pocket
or "rotten" borough 10y the eastern
press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

There IL more Catarrh In this sec
ton Of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For n great many years
doctors pronounced 1t a local dis.
ease, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced II
incurable. Science has proven ca
tarrh to be u constitutional disease,
and therefore requires constitutions
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & CO.
Toll do, Ohio. IN the only constitu'
tlonal cure on the market. 1t Is tn
ken internally In doses from ten
drops to II tenspoonful. 1t acts oil
recily on the blood and mucous SUR
faces Of the system. They offer ONT
hundred dollars for any case 1t fails
to cure. Send for circulars and ties
%timonials.
Address. +. j. CHENEY& CO..
Sold by Druggists. 75c. Toledo. d.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
The Cause OF Flax Durn.

The Agricultural institute of Gem
bloux, Belgium, has made exhaustive
research into the nature of the malady
known as FLAX burn" and has learned
that this disease arises from n micro
scopic fuugous growth living in the
cells of the roots" There is no method
of direct treatment, rs the parasite is
internal and subterrnneous. The use
Of different has given no salts
factory result. The only remedy is 10
destroy "the diseased plants SO that
the germs will not spread; 90 abandon
the culture Of fax on the infected soil
at leas, seven or eight years; also 10
avoid planting turnips in the soil
abandoned, as they are thought to har'
Dor the parasite"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
There's Only One Railroad

That operates its trains on the ia
nous block system between the
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Chi
cagO;
That lights its trains by electricity
throughout;
That uses thecelebrated electric berth
reading lamp;
That runs four splendidly equipped
passenger trains every day from
st. Paul and Minneapolis through
to Chicago via Milwaukee;
And that road il the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.
1t also operates steam-heated vesti-
buled trains, carrying the latest
Observation-Disclosures library
buffet smoking cars. and palace
drawing-rOom sleepers.
Parlor cars, free reclining chair cars
and the very best dining car serv-
ice.
For lowest rates to any point in the
United States, Canada or Mexico
apply to ticket agents, or adj
dress
j. II. CoSLEY,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, MINI.
NoTE.-Elegantly equipped trains
from st. Paul and Minneapolis
through to Peoria, st. Louis and
Kansas City daily.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
WORSE IhAN MONTANA.

With all the shame and disgrace
the leaders of Montana Democracy
have brought upon the state by the
corrupt use OF money. the situation
here il not quite ms bad us it is in
Kentucky. The method of securing
or maintaining political control in
the latter state is more violent and
isexposed To public scrutiny through
unjust election laws. This IL doubt
less owing to the fact that multi
millionaires with political ambition
are scarce. 1t is doubtful II n more
Infamous law than what il known
as the Goebcl election law was ever
placed In the statutes of any state.
Certainly the people Of Montana, de-
spite the states present reputation,
would rise up en- masso to condemn
such a law. But its author, whoe evil
IDENTIFY believed that might was right,
was not content to secure the pas
sage of such a law, but he was de-
termined to he governor of the state
at all hazards. Goebcl went into
the Democratic state convention
with 2OJ delegates out OF 1902. Gen.
Hardin led, with w. j. Stone second.
Gocbel and Stone effected n combina-
ton, clinched by IA written agree.
ment, which gave Goebel the state
party organization and Stone the
gubernatorlal nomination. Goebel,
having thus secured the organization
OF the convention, directly and basely
repudiated the agreement and boldly
struck out for thegubcrnatorial NOM
nation, bringing about fierce strug.
gle with the cheated Stone, which
lasted seyera! days and was ended
by Goebcl rushing n party Of Demo.
cratic roughs and "plug-uglies"t into
the convention, who assisted him in
ejecting, fOrcibly, regularly accredited
delegates and seating bogus contest.
ing delegations in their places. II
was In this n that Goebel re.
ceived the gubernatorial nomination
By his Infamous conduct n consider.
able numbered Democrats wereforced
out OF the so-cnlled regular" party
AM nominated another ticket.
Il IL any wonder that a grent ele
mcnt OF his own party rebelled
against such n proceeding and Joined
hands with the Republicans To defeat
such n man? And now, after being
legally elected, with 1000 votes t.
spare. and given the certificate O
election by a commission a maIorit,
OF which are Democrats, Gov. Taylor
is asked to step down and out. IL Il
said he promised to do 50 II this ob
noxious and Infamous election Law
would be repealed, stating that hil
personal ambition would not stnnt
in the way. The iniamy Of this cleo
ton law has been summed up MS fol
lows:
First-It was passed b. a partisan majority /
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
"THI STORY BEAUTIFUL"
Was Told 10 a Large Audience at Cul-
ver's Hall Sunday Night.

An audience that filled Culver'shall
assembled Sunday night to listen to
"The Story Beautiful as told by
that m~atchless orator, Rev. Father
MacCorry, e. s. Z. The Rev. Father
arrived from Great Falls about l
O'Clock Sunday, after nearly twenty
four hours ride on n Great Falls and
Lewistown coach. having been met
Mt Utica by n private conveyance in
charge of Mr.. John LauX. He secur-
ed five or six hours sleep mt the lat
ter place before resuming his journey,
but was very muchfatigued and bro
ken up when he appeared before his
audience. In his Introductory re-
marks he made some very humorous
illusions to his stage ride which
were fully appreciated by those who
have taken the ride during the
W inter season. He also INDUCED in
II little pleasantly about Lewistown
and Father Vermaat. But he was
really surprised to find such n beau
tiful town nestled here In the slap oil
the mountains" and was glad Ia
visit US Notwithstanding all Of the
hnrdships encountered.
1t would he folly for Us 10 attempt
any description Of his soul,stirrinp
lecture. Father MacCorry il an ora
tor OF great power, his word paint
ing as he gave the story OF the birth
life, crucifxion, resurrection and us
cension bordering on the sublime
He has n wonderful command o
language, possesses great dramati,
power and winning mannerisms.
The lecture was illustrated b.
stereOpticon views, the representa-
tions uf the masterpieces Of Hoffman
The views combined with the won
derful descriptive powers Of the Ice
turer tended To make n beautiful an,
thrilling story that could not hav
failed tn touch the hearts Of all, eve
those who may have doubts regard
Ing religion or the divinity Of Christ
Pictures Of Pope Leo, BishoI
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
A NEW SOVEREIGN STATE
Independent Government In
South America.

Probably there nre not many people
who have heard of the Republic OF the
Acre. 1t is a brand new state which has
arisen in South America in the last few
weeks. 1t owes its origin TO the fact
that a large part Of the interior Of South
America is a no-mhn's land, some parts
claimed by two or even three OF the re-
publics which have no clearly defined
limits.
A certain Rodriguez Aries happened
along, and determined 10 take advan-
tage of this state OF affairs. He was an
adventurer who had seen much Of the
world, having been successfully a bank
employe in Spain, a theatrical manager
in the United States, n clerk OF worksin
Paris, and a broker in the Argentine
Republic. While in Buenos Ayres he
made the acquaintance of the gentle
men who are now his ministers of state.
Rodriguez Aries proclaimed a vast
territory bordering on Brazil and Bo-
liyia as the Republic. Of the Acre, so
called from the river Of that name, a
tributary Of the Amazon, which flows
through it. The territory has an en-
tent of some 100000 square miles and an
estimated population Of $4,000. II was
claimed by both Brazil and Bolivia, but
that did not matter 10 Rodriguez Aries.
He established his capital At a small
village called Antimairi, appointed
his ministers and was ready for bust
ness. lie calculates on raising revenue
from q royalty on the rubber gathered
in his territory, which depends princi-
pally on that staple for its commerce.
Rodriguez Aries is an intelligent.
wideawake man, apparently about so
years Of age. His face is.of a decided
Spanish cast, with kindly locking eyes,
which beam on you through a pair of
gold-rimmed s%pectacics. From his APP
pearance n might take him TO be a
professional man, a lawyer or a doctor.
Whether the new Republic Of Acre
will take a permanent place among the
family of nations remains TO be seen.
II may be noted that there are prosper
u states in existence to-day which
have arisen in the same manner as the
Republic Of Acre; among these may be
mentioned the Transyaal and the Or
ange Free State in South Africa, which
were also established by adventures in
n uo-man's-land, and are now Of sufli-
Client Importance to make no small noise
in the world.
The region Of the Acre is n of the
hottest and most healthful in South
America. II is also one of the richest
in rubber, Which grows wild in the
woods in great abundance. and those
engaged in the rubber trade can gen.
orally calculate ON making their for
tunes in four or five years If they cs-
cape the mnlarial fevers and ether dis
eases which dog the steps OF the white
man in these ATTITUDES.
The territory Of the Acre, or n por-
ton of it, was granted not long ago to
an American syndicate by the govern
ment of Bolivia, which had a very
doubtful title to il. The syndicate was
TO build a railway and make other i'm.
provements. but the project never came
to anything, owing partly to The dis
puted ownership of the land, which led
TO litigation, and finally resulted in the
proclamation Of independence already
referred ton. Y. Sun.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
vinegar Made from sorghum.

II is doubtful IL good vinegar can be
made from sorghum molasses, especial
~ from that which comes from frozen
sorghum. II any is made we should adj
wise that it be very carefully tested be-
fore it is used to pickle or preserve
with extensively. But II ii is TO be
made at all. we should suggest The fol-
lowing method: Strain the molasses:
put it into a barrel OF soft water in
the proportion ~ two parts water TO
one part molasses and stir thoroughly;
put the barrel on its side out in the sun,
hung out with n glass bottle in the
bunghole. which will keep out insects,
yet will permit the case to escape.
At the end OF a year the vinegar will
be ready for use, without, as we have
indicated. its quality may be doubt
ful.-Farmers' Voice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
The NOME GOLD FIELDS

The first map folder or circular respect
ing the klondike gold strike OF 1898 was
issued by the Northern Pacific Railway.
1t is more than a coincidence that the first
map folder or pamphlet OF the Nome Min
ing district comes from the same source.
The present folder not only contains a
good map OF the Nome district bat is EN-.
bellished with several cuts Of views at
Nome City and on the beach where the
method Of mining is clearly shown. All
information ~obtainable regarding sailing
dates from Seattle and Tacoma, through
rates, ETC., is given 10 this book and the
public cautioned to go to the agents Of the
n. p. Ry, who are supplied with diagrams
OF the Alaska Steamers, and arrange in
advance for their accommodations rather
than put off this very important business
until they reach Puget Sound. There is no
doubt but what there will be a very con-
siderable passenger business from the mid
die and eastern states and n very heavy
business from the Pacific Coast States to
the Nome district next spring.
For folders, rates. etc., call on A. d. Edgar.
General Agent n. F., Helena, Montana, or
Chas. s. Fee, General Passenger Agent, st.
Paul, Mimi, and be will mail you the
Nome folder.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

The whitelivcrrd pharisee who
once disgraced the cause of religion
by prefxing "lcv." 10 his name,
calls his abuse of Chaplain Stull "a
word Of tribute" lnasmuch az
it was n member of Company | who
called nur attention To Hnnnah's un-
complimentary remarks about the
chaplain, there is little doubt but
what he endorse all the ARGUS
said in scoring the fallen evangel-
list of The Gellowston Leader, The
"Iiev." Hannah, fursooth,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
Molineux Guilty.

New York, Feb. 10.-After dellber-
atlng for IL hours the jury returned
a verdict OF guilty Of murder In the
first degree against Roland b. Mol
ineux, charged with the murder OF
Mrs. Katherine j. Adams by poison,
Dec. q, 1898. Barlow 9. Weeks, coun-
sci for the defendant, made the usual
motion. and Recorder Golf adjourn
ed court until Feb. TO, when he said
he would hear the motion, and sen.
tence the prisoner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

Bryan says he is "tor any people
that are struggling for their freedom
AMI to govern themselves. Surely
that IL not "A modern Democratic
sentiment. Had Bryan been in the
political arena during the civil war
he would have been "A worse copper
head than old Valandingham.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

BrOndell and Father Vermaat were
produced, the latter receiving the
most generous applause. Greatcred-
1t Is due the latter for his untiring
efforts in securing this eminent lee
turer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

Senator Pettigrew's term viii ex-
pire March 8, 1901. The people OF
South Dakota nre most thoroughly
ashamed OF him and will see that his
public career ends on that date.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

II Bryan mentions free silver once
In half "A dozen speeches II seems to
satisfy the Democratic papersoi Mon
tana Four years ago be- mentioned
it sixteen times toany other question
once.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

Governor Taylor oi Kentucky said
he was willing TO leave the legality
OF his election tn any three nen the
United States supreme court would
name. That certainly seems to be a
fair proposition.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
Went Insane.

New York, Feb. S.-Dr. Steenitz,
the famous chess player, was exam
ined at Bellevue hospital today and
pronounced insane. 1t IL said that
friends will raise a fund for the plac-
ing of the chess player in n private
sanitarium.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

INV. J. Bryan had as much sense
as Susan b. Anthony he would ais
retire from public life. CometothinK
about it, he is pretty eifectually re-
tired now.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
THE MurTuDts or NORTHERN MONTANA.
The Geological Survey issues a Revised
List Of the Distances Above Sea
Level ~Hereabouts.
[Great Falls Tribune

IDftat ans TIDunt'I
Prof. o. G. Morrison is In receipt OF
II revis. list OF attitudes In northern
Montana, prepared for the reports OF
the United States geological survey
by Henry Gannett, from the best
authorities.
The LIST IL as follows:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

General Buffers soldiers are laole
to contract rheumatism from cross
ing the Tugela river so often
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14

General Butler is said to be noluihg
his own. But that is not enough
The aim In warts to getholdo OF some
thing that belongs To the enemy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
No Room for Doubt.

Mamma-What are you trying TO
Little Ethel-An elephant.
Rather n difficult subject"
"I'd rather draw elephants than
anything else. because people can al
ways tell what it is. They know M
elephant is the only animal wifi two
t~ails."-Stray Stories.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-14
Fergus County Er0As.

PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
JOHN NJ. YROOMAN, Editor aud Proprietor
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09
BILLIARDS. NUMEROUS.

Severe Storms Reported in Iowa, Nebraska
and Other States.
Dies MONIES, Feb. S.-A blizzard from
the northwest is i'll progress. At 6
o'clock it was rainin:%, then it turned
rapidly cold and u dr. & snow storm
has been in progress e-cr since. The
tempelature is still above zero and the
local prediction is that the storm will
be severe.
OMAHA, Feb. ga blizzard swept
down upon Nebraska during the after
noon. In the city there is u bowling
gallo from the nor, b and the air is full Of
SNOW. Telegraph" advircs show that
the storm is general throughout the
stntc.
DENVER, Feb. S.-A blizzard has been
raging all DAY over Colorado aud adj
joining states. 1t is especially severe III
New Mexico wh,'.'" tho mercury Is near
z,;ru and about six inches Of SNOW has
fuLcn.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09
BRITISH LOST HEAVILY.
Report of Mondays Fighting From Roer
Sources.

Report of Mondays Fighting From Roer
Sources.
H. BoER HEAD i .IAAeER,; tItadf,yslnith,
Tuesday, Feb. 6.-SiAce yesterday the
p British, with naval and otLer guns,
have bombarded our positions OH the
Upper Tugela. The troops cio,. ID The
river at tho pont and at Molen drift
with the object of stor1ning our rosI-
tions Al the former General Burger
beat them back and they recrossed, in
great confusion.
The fighting continues at Molen drift
with the Standerton and Johannesburg
ommandOs. There were no casu.llti, :
Oh our side.
The cannonade was the fiercest yet
experienced. Thoro was continuous
roaring all day long. This morning it
recommended with an increased num-
Der of guns.
Further reports Of yesterdays fight.
ing at the Upper Tugela river show that
the British lost heavily at Pont drift,
but took an important position OH q
small kopje on the Molcn drift side.
-Four Beers were killed. The British
loss is unknown. They are still i'll pos.
sessior Of the kopje and the big guns
have ceased firing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

she kopje and at first was successful.
Reinforcements were, however, hurried
up and the British recaptured the posi-.
ton at the point Of the bayonet and ad,
vanced along the ridge.
1.-The work accomplished SO far has
been magnificently done. The shell anu
Maxim fire poured in by the Beers has
bccn extremely severe, but our losses
are, comparatively speaking, small. The
Durham light infantry took few pris.
oners in the course of their chg ax,~.,
"The enemy. az usual, fous.~.|hn !,
tho utmost stubbornness. Their pos.
ton consisted Of line Of kopjes extend
ing three miles from Spion kop and
curving sharply at the eastern end to
the south about opposite Zwarts kop."