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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11
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 q coincidence that the first
map iolder or pamphlet OF the Nome Min
ing district comes from the same source.
The present folder not only contains o
good map OF the Nome district but 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.. 10 given In this book and the
public cautioned to 90 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 of this very important business
until they reach Puget Sound. There is no
doubt but what there will be q very con-
siderable passenger business from the mid
die and eastern states and q 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. p, Helena, Montana, or
Chas. 8. Fee, General Passenger Agent, st.
Paul, MINI, and he will mail you the
Nome folder.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11
NO BURDEN on PORTO RICO.

In the closing debate ON the Porto
Rico bill, Senator Foraker, it's author.
made the following statement which
will remove much transformation:
lit was not for General Miles to
speak for the government us to polit-
ical policy-that wus for congress.
His duty was tn carry the flag there.
ms he gHllantly did. The secretary of
war had made 10 pledge. AZ for the
president. 1t was his enemies who
were assuming to represent him. He
had recommended that we give the
Porto Ricans free trade. That was
just what this bill does. True, for a
time a duty IL imposed-for less than
% months-to meet an emergency.
There would he absolute free trade
sooner II the Porto Ricans should
ask 1t In the proper way. Further.
more, absolute and present free trade
was vouchsafed by the bill ON prac-
tically nearly all essential articles.
I'm view Of this fact, there was no
violation Of pledges or contradiction
Of the presidents recommendations.
The president had not called for free
trade on the day his message was
issued, but had recommended 1t as a
line Of policy"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

Webster Davis, who recently re-
turned from South Africa, In n recent
interview, gave some OF his expert
ences and observations Mt the front,
I'm both armies. Speaking OF the
Beers he made thefOllowing surpris-
ing statement:
~ visited the lines along the Tug
ela where Butler and his 10000 men
were held ut bay. and | SPEAK from
most positive knowledge when say
that all OF the Buer troops in that
region numbered but 1000. With
this force Joubert and Botha held
Butler back and kept White and his
$1,000 men corralled In L~adysmith.
When CrOnie was threatened In the
west, 5000 men were sent to him
from Ladysmith. leaving about 1000
to face about 5000 men OF the
enemy"
What has become OF England's
military proves that n great army
should be held In check by such an
Inferior force Of the enemy, II matters
not what natural distractions lie In
its path, There Il no dlscounting
the marksmanshlp and valor OF the
Beers, but even these should not
Withstand overwhelming numbers OF
the right material properly Differed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11
A QUITE GENERAL COMPLAINT.

Chicago parents are loudly COM
planning that the public school teach.
ers are following such advanced"
methods that the school children are
not getting any education or In fact
any Information Of any character.
Let's get back a little closer to the
three R's.-Minneapolis Journal.
Complaints similar to the above
have recently been made in San Fran
cisco and other cities. The tendency
to examining In the public schools
can hardly be denied. Such COM
plants have been made against our
own schools. Professors and teach
ers should understand that parents
desire that their children should first
become thorough in the common
branches, such studies ~ will aid
them In making n living in the COM
mon, everyday affairs Of life, as 1t is
not likely n In ten will be able or
inclined to seek the higher education
or follow a professional career. Not
long since n patron Of u public
schools attended a grammar school
congress-" and he says he was
pleased and interested, there were
bright speakers among the pupils,
two or three OF the older boys being
ready and fluent takers, but l was
painfully surprised at the horrible
grammar uttered In a school OF even
that grade. 1t does seem to me that
pupils are unduly crammsd. l be-
lieve the studies are too diversified.
For instance, 1t seems to me ridicu.
lous for little tots In the primary
grades to he studying physiology
land hygiene" The gentleman then
says that In reviewing miscellaneous
examples with his little daughter she
seemed to have forgotten much that
she professed to have been proacient
In several months previous. He then
asks: els this the result Of crowding?
Are the teachers forcing too rapid
| advancement? While l believe In all
the accomplishments possible to be
had, / think the common. everyday,
or standard studies should be thor
oughly taught, There are too many
little side books, or auxiliaries, In
our public schools. Pupils become
confused, l Imagine" The writer
also calls attention to the danger oi
bringing on troubles byiorc.
ing children too rapidly.
While 1t is not our intention to be
hypercritical or to antagonize our
schools. which are a credit to Lewis
town, still complaints OF this kind
are frequently made by some who are
competent to Judge OF the progress a
child should make. We presume
these higher branches are only treat
ed in u light vein az n relief from
other studies. but there is danger o.
neglect OF the common branches In
the time they consume. The ARGUS
would be pleased to hear from any
one on this subject, IA we are all In
terested In having our children prop
erIy taught.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

There IL no Disgusting the fact that
large clement in the Democratic
party Is heartily sick of w. J. Bryan
and his free silver and Populisticd doc
trinss and would be glad to substi-
tute almost any one. The Demo-
Gratis are anxious to feed at the pub.
lie crib and they will not cling very
long to any issue that will not land
the offices. II Dewey had signifed
his desire to be the Democratic nom.
tinee when he returned from Manila
he might have captured the nomlna-
ton. But he wa. too long In finding
out where he stood. He has evident
ly adjusted his politics to meet the
situation. Although John X. Nc.
Lean has engaged a room Mt a Kan
sas City hotel for "himself and friend
possibly Dewey-he will have hard
work to control the convention at
this late date. And the platform ol
,karmony-think OF that.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

been in Lewistown. said 1t was plain
ly apparent that the copy had not
been made three days before and that
a letter had been contrived and cop
led on those leaves. Still the COM
mittee wanted tn see the book from
which the alleged copy leaves had
been torn, but NELL said he had sent
the book back to Helena. This was
sufficient to prove that the produc-
tinn OF the book would incriminate
him, but still the committee persist
ed and Neill said he would telegraph
to have the book sent back. The
last day or two OF the Investigation,
Chairman Chandler asked about that
book and Neill or one OF the attor-
aeys said II had not reached Helena;
said II must have been lost by the
express company or mislaid.
Mr.. Foster tried to make a point OF
the fact that "the person to whom
the letter was addressed" was pres
ent at the Welcome disbarment trial
but MAS not called. II Is true that
Mr.. Johns was called TO Helena then
and so was Mr.. Watson. but the
supreme court decided TO hear no
testimony except such as directly
connected Mr.. Welcome and there
fore the matter of this letter was not
competent.
Such are the facts In the matter of
Neill's letter to Johns.
The attorneys for Senator Clark
may cast shadows upon the testi-
mony OF the memorialists, they may
becloud the clear vision OF the SEN
ators and may succeed Ia making
the coating OF whitewash adhere to
the aUiled garments Of W. A. Clark,
but every citizen vi this state knows
If he knows anything-that Clark's
seat ms senator was purchased for so
much cold cash. Possibly there were
one or at most n hall dozen of those
who voted for Clark who did not do
SO for a consideratiOn-the most de-
based OF men have friends-but that
nine-tenths Of the vote was secured
through purchase there is not one
iota OF doubt. That every Republi-
can who voted for Clark was bribed
is admitted-in privately the very
men who profted by their purchase
and several of those bargain-counter
legislators have not attempted to
deny 1t.
Be the result In Washington what
IL may, Clark standsconvicted before
the people of this state and no mis-
representation OF hired counsel will
avail him where the facts are known.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

Du trageous overcharge ofContractor
LARSEN made In his last bill IL refer
red to in another column. 1t Is very
easy for those fellows to sit at their
and write out n bid for public
printing, but when they are called
upon to furnish goods at the con-
tracted prices they find that they
cnnnot do so Mt a profit and are
driven to the extremity OF making
Illegal charges In order to make a
profit on their work. Neither of them
know anything whatever about the
state printing law; 1t Ii doubtful II
either Of them can feel sure about the
measurement Of n folio and 1t is GER
tain that neither OF them could tell
what price the law allowed for n
book Of certain character. They
don't know and they don't try to
know. They put In bids Mt random
and howl about the profits Of the
ARGUS on the county printing con-
tract. But we challenge either of
them to point out one illegal charge
in oil the many bills presented to the
board OF county commissioners.
Since December LIST both have under
taken to rob the taxpayers Of Lewis
town and one OF them has succeeded.
Were they compelled to takefor their
work what they agree to when their
bids are accepted they would lose
IN oney on their contracts, but they
depend on dishonest methods and
the ignorence OF aldermen to admit OF
their making a profit.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11
TINE CLARK CASE CLOSED.

The arguments OF counsel In the
Clark bribery cas before the senate
committee at Washington were COM
plsted Saturday Of last week and II
was announced that a meeting OF 1.-THE
committee would be held the follow
ing Tuesday for consideration OF a
report.
Ex-senator Edmunds, OF Vermont,
and Attorney Birney, OF Washington,
spoke for the memoriallHts and Ex-
Senator Faulkner, OF West Virginia,
and Attorney Roger Foster, OF New
York, for Senator Clark. The
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11
STATE OF Ono. CITY OF TOLEDO, l..

STATE OF Ono, CITyoF TOLEDO, lss
Lucas COUNTY, 20
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he 10 the senior partner OF the firm OF
+. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
Aforesaid, and this said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE
for each and every case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day Of
December, A. ID. 1896.
[sEALl A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken inter-
nally and nets directly or the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists.
Halls Family pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11
A REPUBLICAN YEAR.

While 1t 10 true that party lines are
not closely drawn in municipal con-
tests and frequently have no peliti.
cal Significance, whatever, still, In n
presidential year there is a greater e.
fort to show party strength In antic-
ipation OF the coming battle. There
Ia also no question but voters are
studying the political situation and
making up their minds as to which
party they will give their support.
The recent elections In the state In
dictate that the voters are tired OF be-
ing humbugged by Democratic prom
ises In order to secure the Offices. In
stead Of Coxey's army, soup houses
and mortgages, the inheritance left
them by the last national Democratic
administration, they are enjoying an
era Of prosperity never before equal
led in the young commonwealth.
They know that a continuance of
these conditions rests 10 n large
measure with them. They fully real
ize the potency Of the ballot and how
important 1t Is In deciding the policy
by which a nation shall be governed.
Taking this view Of the result
throughout the state, we believe 1t 10
safe to predict a Republican victory
at the polls next November.
Helena elected o Republican mayor
by 500 majority AND the balance OF
the ticket, save one alderman.
In Butte, although the Clark and
Daily faction buried the hntchet for
the purposes OF the election, the Re-
publicans elected three out OF eight
alderman. tieing the council. This Ia
n remarkable showing considering
that Butte has been a Democratic
Gibraltar for several years past and
under the domination OF the million.
aire bosses.
In Great Falls the Republicans
elected three OF the four aldermen
giving the Republicans control OF
the city government.
In Marcus Days own bailwick,
Anaconda, the Republicans divided
the honors evenly In the aldermanic
contests.
In BozeHan the Republicans elect
ed four OF the seven aldermen and at
Livingston they got away with two
out Of three.
In Lewistown the party virtually
took everything in sight and nj.
though they were aided by the op.
position, owing tn local disafiection,
still many voters simply took the oc.
casion to register their opposition to
everything that pertains to Democ'
racy and will give further proof oI
their dlsapprnval next November
They like a party that keeps it,
pledges and gives the country pros
perity instead of hard times ant
misery.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11
Editorial Comment
ON THE
Pioneer Limited

Nothing richer has ever been produced
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"It's q world bsatsr."-St. Paul Globe.
''Ths. best thing tho railroad world ian
produce Paul Dispatch.
Prominent and discriminating people =
marvel at the creation OF elegance and
comfort wrought by modern car builders"
Minneapolis Tribune.
1.-THE PIONEER LIMITED stands today per-
fsot in construction. gorgeous in finish and
the acme OF luxury and comfort."-Minns-
apolis Journal.
1.-THE closest inspection bewilders and
takes the breath away, for the magnifiGenes
and beauty Of it all 10 simply tremsndoss."
Minneapolis Times.
The PioNEKR LIMITED leaves Miunsapolis
at 1870 and st. Paul at $40 every evening
in the year for Milw aukes and Chicago, via
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway.
(No extra charge on this train.A
For tickets, berths or information, ap.
ply to any ticket Office, or address
J.T. C0NLEY,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, Mimi.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

Lincoln and South Omaha. Ne
braska, both went Republican last
week, the former by the largest ma
iOrity for years and the latter for the
first time In Its history. The Repub-
licans also made gains In other towns
OF the state. Willy should stay at
home and look after his fences. He
will have hard work to keep Nebras-
ka in line this fall.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11
FERGUS County ar9us.
REPUBLICAN sIAIt CONNtNIION.

In accordance with party usage and by dlree-
ton of the Republican state central committee
a Republican state convention Is hereby called
TO meet in the city of Butte, at II O'Clock a. M
on Thursday, May II, 1901, for the purpose O.
selecting six delegates and slI alternate dele
gates to the Republican national convention to
be held at Philadelphia. on Tuesday, the 18th
day of June, 1900, and for the transaction of such
other business as may come before the conven-
ton.
All electors of the state without regard to past
political affiliations, who Leleye IN the primer
pies of the Republican party and endorse Its
policies. are cordially invited under this call to
participate in the party primaries and The con-
vention.
Representation in the convention Is appor-
toned among the several counties Z. follows;
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

The following rules have been adopted by
the party for the governmental he convention;
First. Delegates and alternate delegates
shall be elected to the convention and In the
event Of the failure OF a delegate To attend the
alternate delegate shall cast the vuta Of the
delegate whom he represents.
Second. In the absence utthe delegate and
alternate a majority ufthr delegation from that
county shall cast the vu,r Of the absentee.
Third. IN the absence ui all the delegates
aud alternate delegates from any county, no
vote shall be cast from sad county,
Fourth. In the county IN which the state
convention is held no vote shall be cast for an
absent delegate and alternate delegate.
Fifth. Delegates and alternate delegates
must be Republicans and residents of the
county which they represent.
]. T. WOOLMAN.
T. b. MILLER, Chairman.
Secretary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

The irresponsible character OF the
two Democratic aspirants for public
printing contracts has been clearly
proven In the past seven months.
In December last the attempt OF Mr.
Johns to collect an overchargc from
the town council was exposed In
these columns and Mr.. Johns bill cut
lrom $73.4O to SSH us q result. The
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

IL Admiral Dewey wishes to i'm
prove his chances OF nomination and
election to the presidency the first
thing he should do is to aply for a
divorce.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

Eugene Debs IL after Bryan and
promises to capture u good many OF
the voters who supported the
Nebraskan four years ago. Between
Debs and Dewey. Mr.. Bryan's cloud
has lost a portion of Its silver lining.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

The Great Falls Tribune thinks
that inasmuch M Dewey turned the
residence given him by the American
people yer to his wife. he might turn
the presidency over to her II elected.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

Bryan may not be az good n sailor
AZ Dewey. but he has made one voy-
age up Salt river which will serve
him well on his next trip.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-04-11

Roger Foster, one Of the counsel
for Clark, may be a greatlawyer, but
he Is also a buffoon and n liar.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-02-01
IRIS wife SSvedHim,

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writes Ross Of ,. Whitfield, Tenn.
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dnct6fs treaTmt'nt, bunny ,Nffe<nrgea
me to use DR.. Kings New discovery
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at Beardslev's drug store.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-02-01

Last evening the fire company was
called out by an alarm fire. Improved
to be in [. J. Bowerman's building &C.
cupied by his son Bert. At first the
firemen could not locate the fire and
thought it false alarm and some valu-
able time was lost. Then the first hy-
drant they hitched on to was nearly
frozen up and only small stream came
which froze in the hose 80 that it was
quite while before they got stream
upon the Gre which WAS soon put out
There was no body at home when the
fire broke ont bntisis supposed to have
caught from q spark from the stove
lighting on the bed. When first dis
covered the sitting room was SO full of
smoke that it was impossible to remove
any of the furniture from it and it was
all destroyed. The damage to the
building was not very great as the fire
was confined entirely to the one room
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-02-01

Ship the Northwestern Hide & Fur
Co, minneapolis MINI. furs, hides,
pelts, etc. and get highest prices. They
sell the best trapper's guide published
pure strychnine, sure death capsules for
wolves, foxes and sheep-killing dogs.
McCall's Decoy, a powerful scent to at
tract all wild animals to the traps or
poison. and traps OF all kinds at whole
sale prices. Send stamp for catalogue,
price-list and other valuable informa-
ton. (This firm is old and reliable
Editor.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-02-01

Don't forget the concert and ball
/ to be given next Monday evening at
the rink by Noll's Concert Orchestra
under the auspieres OF the local camp
of MOdern Woodman. The concertwill
commence promptly at eight o'clock
and will last for couple of hours after
which the hall will be cleared and dane
ing will be the order Of the day. Sup
per will be served by the Woodmen at
the rink. Tickets for the concert will
be twenty-five cents each, dance fifty
cents per couple and supper thirty cents
each. Children under twelve years of
age will be admitted free when accom-
panied by their parents. The NJ. w A..
camp here is noted for getting up the
hest entertainments in town and the
present one will be no exception All
are invited to be present and enjoy the
best time of the season.