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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
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 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., is given in this book and the
public cautioned TO go to the agents Of the
n. z. 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 he a very con-
siderable passenger business from the mid
die and eastern states and a 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 \. p. Helena, Montana, or
Chas. S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, st.
Paul, Mimi, and he will mail you the
Nome folder.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28

The yellow Democratic press is try
ing to make a little capital out of the
fast that pelygamy and slavery ex-
lists in the Sulu islands despite the
fact that the stars and stripes are
flying there. lnasmuch. rs the Dem.
ocratlc party was the sponsor and
defender Of slavery in enlightened
America until the Republican party
arose in its might and wiped it out
of existence, good sense and dccency
should have dictated silence In that
quarter. The Republican party was
also the leader In suppressing polyg-
amy in this country. II the Sulus re-
main under the stars and stripes
these evils will have Ia go, but such
reforms cannot he brought about in
a day, q in n year. Already steps
have been taken in that direction. 1t
is an easy matter tn find fault and
UllSNluNt liNA7t 'll NV ilhh vi lhh"
generation can point tp II great and
creditable thingthc Democratic party
has done for the country in that
time. II opposed every measure for
the suppression of slavery md the
civil war, it opposed every amend
ment to the constitution growing
out of the civil War, il opposed the
resumption act, opposed protection
and honest money. and now opposes
expansion or the holding ri territory
which has fallen into hands as II
result of the war with Spain. Ii Is
simply the party nj nrgation. 1t is
fifty characterized bya iaekass, prob
ably because It is always kicking
against the Republican party for do
Ing something for the country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28

tions Tor mayor, O. W. Belden. on behalf
OF the delegates from the first ward, named
George w. Cook, his nomination being
greeted with applause. Edward Brassey
seconded the nomination on behalf OF the
third ward delegates and I. Il. Smith made
n short, brilliant address, dwelling upon
the bright prospects for Republican success.
the need Of progressive and interested eiti.
Gems upon the tSard OF aldermen and in
closing paid graceful tribute TO Mr.. Cook,
whose nomination be heartily endorsed.
The form ~ ballot was followed and Mr..
Cook was unanimously chosen. Mr.. Cook
Acknowledged the compliment in a few
words, pledging himself to a conservative
administration OF town affairs and de-
clared his intention of laboriug for the
best interests OF each and every citizen and
business, those present loudly applauding
his declaration.
For aldermen the following who had
been chosen by the ward primaries, were
reported 10y each delegation and unani.
mously made the nominees Of the eonven.
ton, viz:
First ward-J. p. C~orcoran, l.. W. Ed.
ridge.
Second ward-llorace Till, Peter Shields.
Third ward-Edw. Brassey, A. W. Stod.
dard.
On motion OF f. T.. Smith a resolution
was adopted empowering the town com.
mittee to gil any vacancies which might
occur in the nominations or in it's own
committee and with three rousiug cheers
and "A tiger for William Mckinley, George
W. Cook and the entire aldermanic ticket
the convention adjourned, every member
feeling success certain and with a determine.
ton to work diligently to accomplish such
a result.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
SILL DOING NOTHING.
Latest News From South Africa Largely
Made Up of Sp~eouiations.

London, March %, i:15 a. MILITARY
observers here, and even those in close
afiliation with the war office, are consider.
ably confused IA to what is being done for
the succor OF Maisking. Some 5000 or
5000 men are engaged with Lord Methuen
at Warrenton and Fourteen Streams and
now another column is about leaving
Kimberly il it has not already started for
Griquatown, 100 miles west.
Lord Roberts infantry have now been
quiet for four days, and news OF an ad.
vance is hourly expected at the war Office.
Messrs. Wolmarans. Fischer and Vessels,
peace ENJOYS from the federal forces are
due at Naples in IA few days. After visit.
Ing two or three European capitals they
will go to New York by way OF Antwerp,
It is understood at The Hague that they
are invested with large powers aud are pre-
pared to agree to anything looking toward
int rvention. The Times prints a state
ment from Chpetown to the effect that the
Beers after suffering heavy losses are prob
ably now unable to put more than 10000
men ON the fighting line.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28

ed, there is no change. Lord Roberts Ia
quietly making preparations for the next
move. As necessary TO a beginning, Cen
erals Brabant and Gatacre are swiftly
moving from point to point in the south
ern districts Of the Free State, dispensing
or accepting the surrender Of the remain.
ing Beers, thus insuring the safety Of Lord
Roberts communications before starting
Tor Pretoria.
The correspondent OF the Daily News at
Springiontein describes these moves: Gen.
Gatacre Is sweeping through the country
like a cyclone with flying columns in all
directions. His swiitness In strategy has
proved OF inestinable value to Lord
Roberts"
The rebuilding Of the railway bridge at
Noryals' point will occupy two months.
The temporary bridge will he completed in
about ten days. Meanwhile supplies are
transported by tramway across the gap.
This works necessary delay in the proyid
ing OF supplies for the advance.
Lord Methuen's movements north OF
Kimberley are believed TO he advancing.
lie has n column Of 1000 men, with
Kimberley as a basis to strike eastward
from Fourteen Streams into the Trans
vaal.
The long, a~nxiously awaited news OF the
relief OF Maieking has not yet been received.
Sebreiner. the Cape premier, has granted
a request Of the mayor Of Capetown that a
public holiday be proclaimed throughout
the colony on the relief Of Maieking.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
Editorial Comment
ON THE
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
TIE RTPuBllCAS IlCkfT.

The Republicans of Lpwistown, at
the convention held on Monday even
ing, plnccd in nomination n ticket
that should not only receive the
hearty and earnest support OF every
member Of the party, hut one that
will commend itself to every tax
payer within the corporate limits OF
the town regardless OF his past party
affiliations. In the accomplishment
Of this result there was the fullest
and iairest Individual and party nc
tiOn. There was no clique or factious
dictation; no desire To avenge or get
even with any one; no disgraceiul
trucking to boss rule, such as marked
the proceedings Of theJohns-W orden-
Williams faction OF the local Democ-
racy In its town convention.
The platform terscly expresses the
views Of Republicans, us we believeit
also does the majority of our tax
payers. Salaried offices should becut
off whenever practicable and the
funds used in street Improvement and
for better protection against fire.
With characteristic cussedness and
dishonesty the opposition can be ex-
pected to prejudice certain voters
against the Republican ticket by say
ing IL is the purpose, If successful, OF
increasing the retail liquor license
and passing nm ordinance prohibit
ing the opening Of saloons on Sun
day. This Is untrue. When the Re.
publican party has a policy to en-
force 1t will not hesitate To declare
itself openly and courageously, so
that every man II know just where
1t stands. 1t is proposed to deal
fairly with all interests and classes.
enforce existing ordinances and pre-
serve the fair name OF the town by
maintaining order and good govern
ment. No nan can ask more, and
none should expect less.
In George W. Cook, candidate for
mayor, n man has been selected who
will honor the position. While he
has the interests oi Lewistown at
heart, he n be relied upon, so far
as his power goes, to move along
cautious and conservative lines. He
is neither bigOted, intolerant or puri-
tanical, but in his own daily conduct
and dealings with his fellowmen ex.
hiblts that high order Of character
and citizenship which should be an
example and guide to our younger
population.
The candidates for aldermen in the
several wards are so well known
that an extended personal notice IL
unnecessary here. Nearly all OF them
are men Of a wide range OF expert
ence In business affairs. They are
and should be, greatly interested In
the growth OF Lewistown, and W,
believe their every aim will be to con
slider the material welfare OF thu
place, regardless OF any political OF
personal interests.
The voters OF Lewistown, regard
less OF party. are invited to join IL
their triumphant election to the ent
that the vital interests Of Lewistowr
may be subserved and the town gov
eminent saved from the hands O
those Whose acts must meet the ap
prevail OF a dangerous faction and 0
repudlated boss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
500 Reward, 500.

Tie readers of this paper will be
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been able to cure in all it's stnges and
that il Catarrh. Halls atarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
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Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
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and mucous sur, aces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of
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strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature in doingits
work. The prOprictors haveso much
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that ii fails To cure. Send for
list of testimonials. Address
+. j. CHENEY X Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
fergus County ar9ns.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
JOHN N. VROOMAN, Editor aud Proprietor.

Vote to smash boss rule by voting
the Republican ticket next Monday
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
Third Ward
EDWARD BRASSEY.
4. W. STODDARD.

Friday evening last at a meeting of the
Republican town committee, which was
attended by every member OF that commit
tee in town and by a number of other Re-
publicans, a call was issued for town pri.
maries and "A convention, the basis OF rep.
re~sentation being one delegate for each
three votes or fraction thereof cast for
George j. Wiedeman for mayor at the last
election
Saturday evening the attendance at the
primaries was very gratifying ia liepubli-
cans, the following delegates and alternates
being chosen:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
ROBERTS ADVANCING.
Kruger IS Negotiating With London and
Beers in the South are LAYING
Down Arms.

London, March ~, 4 a. m.-Several tel.
esrams have passed between President
Kruger and the British government in adj
dition 10 the Salisbury X Kruger correspond.
ence already published.
The foreign office received a dispatch
from Pretoria yesterday. The contents OF
these kilograms cannot be obtained yet.
So far as the military situation is concern.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28

W. J. Bryan. the pcrpctuala aud per-
ambulatlng candidate for the prcsi-
dency. will make speeches In Oregon
and Washington this week. He
should visit Montana and patch upa
truce between the Clark and DAILY
factions. He will only strain his
larynx to no purpose In talking anti.
expansion to the people oi the Pacific
coast states. Possibly Willy Is afraid
OF being contaminated 10y visiting
this state so soon after the scandal
produced in the Clark case.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
THIRD WARD.

Monday evening the convention assem-
bled in the court room. But four uf the
delegates elected were absent and their
every one of whom was present and in adj
ditiou many Republicans and Others inter.
ested in theproceedIngs.
The convention was called TO order by
Edward lirassey. chairman Of the town
committee, and f.. X. Cbcadle chosen tenn
porary chairman and A. W. StoddArd tenn
porary secretary 10y aceIamation.
Upon motion the following committee
was appointed upon credentials, a recess
being taken to allow the committee to
formulate its report: A. w. War;, Horace
Hill, A. T. Harvey.
This committee reported the delegates
and alternates as above named. After roll
call the temporary organization was made
permanent.
J.C. Bebb, f. +. Smith and Edward Bras.
sey were appointed II committee On resolu-
tions and later reported the following plat
form, which was unanimously adopted as
read:
Resolved, by the Republicans OF Lewis
town in convention assembled, that We
view with pride the continued prosperity
of our community, largely due, rs we be-
lieye, to the wise and statesmanlike policies
OF the national administration;
Believing that the money collected from
Ia xes and other sources should be expend-
ed, as FAR as possible, in permanent i'm.
provements, and feeling that the proper
grading OF the streets and the establishment
OF some satisfactory system OF drainage is
the greatest need OF Lewistown, We pledge
our candidates, II elected, to the curtailing
of salaries and to the expenditure Of the
public funds upon a conservative plan OF
street improvement;
We helieve that all forms Of business rec.
ognized by law should be treated with
equal consideration, and declare it tn be
our intention to deal Justly in the matter
OF licenses;
Adequate protection from fire being to
the interest Of every property owner, we
declare that "a moderate expenditure for
satisfactory apparatus should be under.
taken, and the rates OF insurance thereby
rendered less exorbitant;
That the continued upbuildinG of the
town should be encouraged, and we pledge
as moderate n tax levy M il consistent
with needed improvement, and are opposed
To the granting OF exclusive franchises ol
any nature whatever;
Deploring the effort OF a certain faction
of the Democratic party To secure contro
for the purpose OF personal gain, we ask al
good citizens regardless oiparty affiliations
to assist in securing integrity OF town ad
ministration.
!, (Signedl j. C. BEBB,
+ L. SMITH,
EDW. BRASSEY.
Another committee upon "A town centra
|, committee WAS named as follows; Franl
. f. Smith, J. W. Arthur, John Borgh. TIL,
-. -.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey will sail
for Europe about May - and may be
absent a year. They will visit in the
south and come rs far west as Chi
cago before embnrklng, however.
The admiral has not slgnitied his in
tention Of visiting Spain during his
absence.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
Negotiations in Progress.

London, March 21.-Cape Town cores
pondent OF the Daily Mail, t~elegraphing
Tuesday, March 90. says:
~ have just arrived from Bloemfontein,
where | learned that no further movement
is probable for three weeks, ms negotiations
are progressing. | failed to ascertain the
nature OF the negotiations, or whether Sir
Alfred Miners departure from Cape Town
is connected with these, but should not
5e surprised il the war collapsed quickly"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
EDW.

Another committee upon n town central
committee was named as follows; Frank
f. Smith, J. w, Arthur, John Borgh. The
committeeman were selected IA follows and
the report ratified: Chairman, I'D. Waite;
secretary, II. r. Watson; first ward, L. X.
Cheadle, A. w. War;, j. c. Bebb; second
ward, A. 7. Wright, W. s. Smith, c. II.
Braunscheid; third ward. W.T.. Mcfarland,
A. T. Harvey, JEFF sherman.
The next order VI business being nomina.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-03-28
Named by the Republican Conven>
ton as Candidates fer Mayor
and Aldermen.
SUCCESS SEEMS SURELY CERTAIN
The Primaries and Convention Wei
Attended and Enthusiasm and
, Harmony Prevails.

For Mayor
GEORGE w. COOK.
For Aldermen. First Ward
JAS. l.. CORCORAN.
L. W. ELDRIDGE.
Second Ward
HORACE HILL.
PETER SHIELDS.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02
LOCAL n PERSONAL.

Col. w. NJ. Walton is seri-
ously i'll at his home, two miles
west of town..
Miss Gertrude Davis re-
turned yesterday from a ten
davs visit to friends in States
Vile.
Little Nelson Falls, about
seven years of age, is serious
" i'll at his home in West
Morganton. He has had fever
and was getting better, but
suffered a relapse on Wednes-
day.
The Presbyterion church
of Morganton has secured the
services of Rev. Thornwell
Jacobs, of Clinton, S. c., as
pastor, for four months, and
he will probably remain per-
manently. He will preach his
first sermon here on next Sun
dav. This church has been
without a pastor for several
months.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02
A ATTACK.

An attack was lately made on c. F.
Collier of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his
kidneys. His back got so lame he
could not stoop without great pain, nor
sit in a chair except propped by cush-
ions. No remedy helped him until he
tried Electric Bitters which effected
such a wonderful change hat he writes
he feels like a new man. This mar
velous medicine cures backache and
kidney trouble. purifies the blood and
builds up your health. Only SOC at
John Tull Durg Store.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02
Notice to Debtors.

Having made a change in my bust
ness, all accounts due the old firm of
S. Huffman must be settled. Those
owing accounts on my books will please
call and settle at once and thereby
save me the unpleasantness of placing
them in an attorneys hands for collec-
ton. Respectfully,
S. HUFFMAN.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02
A Heavy Sleet.

The sleet of Wednesday was
the heaviest this section has
had in many years and much
damage was done in the way
of broken timber and tele-
phone and electric light wires
and poles from the heavy
weight of ice. The wires in
Morganton we're broken in a
number of places and quite a
number of poles were broken
off at the ground. The town
has been without light for two
nights as a result. The thaw
has left the roads in bad con-
dition and the streams con-
siderably swollen.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02
Death Of Little Yolan Patterson.

Death OF Little Yolan patterson.
Mamie Yolander Patterson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
]. Patterson, of Morganton,
died on Tuesday evening last,
at the age of fourteen years.
She had been i'll with jaundice
for several days, but her con-
dition was not considered
serious until a few hours
before she died. Yo1an, as
she was called, was a bright,
sweet-tempered little girl, and
the parents and brothers and
sisters have the heartfelt
sympathy of their friends in
their great sorrow.
Services were held at the
home Wednesday morning by
Rev. Mr.. Parker, of the Metho-
dist church, and the remains
were laid to rest at Gi1boa
church, six miles southwest
of town, Wednesday evening.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02

A. r. De Fluent, editor of the
Journal, Doylestown, Ohio, suffered
for a number of years from rheumatism
in his right shoulder and side. He
says: My right arm at times was en-
tirely useless. l tried Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, and was surprised to re-
ceive relief almost Immediately. The
Pain Balm has been a constant com-
panion of mine ever since and it never
fails" For sale by w. A. Leslie,
Druggist.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02

\ mayor and four commits
sloners are to be elected in
May. 1t is time we were
looking around for timber.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02
You Can Always Pick Out the South
erners When the Band Plays Dixie"

ernersW When the Band Plays Dixie"
Mr.. w. c.. Erwin recently
spent several days in New
York City. While there he
attended dinner, witha friend,
at a large restaurant. During
the dinner hour a band furn-
ished music continually.
When in struck up"Dixie" at
least two-thirds of the diners
and there were five or six
hundred of them-simply
went wild and cheered to the
echo, proving that although
they we're in New York City
their heart was ""Way down
South in Dixie"
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02

Good unbleached muslin, per
yard, &c.
Good yard wide muslin, no
dressing, Sc. value, per
yard, 5Hc.
English longcloth, II yards to
the bolt, 12Hc. value, per
bolt, S1.2O.
Burleigh longc1oth, 15c. value,
as many yards as you
want, per yard, 2Hc
Extra fine quality English
longcloth, II yards to the
bolt, real value Zoe. per
yard, during this sale,
per bolt, $1.80.
7c. quality cross-barred mus
lin, Sc.
1Oc. quality cross-barred mus
lin, 7c.
12Hc. quality dimity, 10c.
18c. quality dimity, 15c.
7c. quality white lawn, Sc.
Special bargains in Towels.
Large size towels, real
value 15c. sale price, per
pair, &c.
Extra large size honey-comh
towels, in b1eached and
unbleached, fancy borders
Csc. value, sale price, per
pair, 19c.
Ladies' all wool flannel shirt
waists, all shades, sole
for 81 and SIPS, reduced
to 75c.
Ladies' all wool flannel shir'
waists, all shades ant
nicely trimmed with braid
S1.5O and s., reduced t.
All wool dress goods that sole
at 50, 90 and 75c., reduces
to 3oc.
Il Gilt Edge Shoe P
,
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-02

w. A. Leslie. druggist, guarantees
every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and will refund the money to
any M who is not satisfied after using
two-thtrds of the contents. This is
the best remedy in the world for la
grippe, coughs, colds, Group and
%whooping cough and is pleasant and
safe TO take. 1t prevents any tendency
OF a cold to result in Pneumonia.