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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

A Partisan inventor has discovered O
way Of manufacturing waterproof pa
per.
Hyenas always fight kneeling, the
foreleg being the most vulnerable part
of their badly.
Thursday Island in the Torres straits
exports $500, 900 worth of mother-of-
pearl annually.
A substitute for rubber is now being
made from corn, and is said to possess
all the good qualities Of the Para article.
The artificial product is taken from the
oil extracted from the corn, which is
condensed, mixed with n certain pro-
portion of pure rubber and then vul-
canized.
Queensland is inaugurating a depar-
ture in the fruit trade. 1t has been
found that dried bananas are an excel
lent substitute for raisins in buildings,
and an enterprising firm in TINT place
has sent a consignment OF bananas to
England, where it is expected a market
can be opened. II the venture is a cue
cess we may find American grocers pre-
vailing on their customers 10 take dried
bananas instead of the %succulent raisin.
Aluminium Is now worked on n large
scale for all sorts Of industrial purposes
and has taken it's place ms one of the five
or six commercial metals of the world.
Weight for weight it is already cheaper
than copper and tin, il does moi tarnish,
is suitable for all kinds OF cooking
utensils, is largely used in s%hipbui!ding
and is n most valuable adjunct to metal
lurgy, inasmuch as a small adjunct OF
aluminium TO a mold OF steel or brass
insures absolutely solid castings.
The liver has long been recognized as
q powerful annihilator OF poisons. The
digestive system Of animals produces
ptomaines which would be deadly in
their effects except for the work OF
the liver. And now the bite OF animals
has been tried as a direct antidote to
snake venom with success. II was
mixed with the venom, and the mixture
was injected into the circulatory sys-
TEN OF rabbits. The bile OF snakes was
found most effective against their own
venom. 1t is another instance Of the
antidote being found in company with
the poison.
The American and Canadian sawmills
have discovered that the sawdust which
they have been perplexed how 20 rid
themselves OF as a worthless encum-
brancs is worth some eight pounds Per
ton. a chemist in Baltimore has in.
vented a process Of extracting gas from
the sawdust, adequate to supply a city
like Ottawa with light and heat nj ten
cents per thousand feet. This Is
thought TO portend that around the
great sawmills, which have been empty.
ing their dust into the Ottawa river, a
variety Of new industries subsisting on
it are likely to grow up.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03
Council Meetina.

The town council met last evening
In the "city hail." as the shed on the
creek is styled by the fastidious.
Mayor Barnes was In the chair and
Aldermen Culver, Parent, Regain
add Forsythe were present.
Attorney Cort presented an ordi-
nance establishing a town fire de-
partment, but after some discussion
the matter was laid over tO the next
meeting, the proposed ordinance to
be submitted In the meantime to the
present volunteer fire company for
such amendments as they may sug-
gest. 1t is the intention Of the town
to accept the fire company as Mt
present organized, merely making 1t
by ordinance subject to the control
OF the council.
Miss Edith Fuller appeared before
the body and asked a rebate of H.
cense paid, which had not been used.
Her request was granted.
The report OF Marshal Weaver on
dog licenses was receixed and accept
ed. The report showed u total of
$63 collected, $3.50 of which had
been turned into the town treasury
and the balance kept by him as
commission"
The application OF the Bank OF
Fergus County for q rebate OF S4.14
on account OF taxes illegally charged
was referred to the auding COMMITTEES
for investigation.
Attorney Cort reported that in each
case reported to him by the city treas,
urer wherein parties had refused to
pay license, that either the amount
had since been paid or the matter
was In curse Of adjustment.
Marshal Weaver was instructed to
have a sidewalk laid at once In front
Of the town hall and adjoining lots.
Much amusement al caused when
Poundmaster McConaghy began to
tell some OF his troubles. He was in.
structed to proceed to carry out the
law and told that the council would
back him up.
1t being impossible to finish all the
business at one session, adjournment
was taken until tomorrow night
when the council will meet at Z.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03
SAYS GROWERS ARE CONFIDENT.
John. R. Patterson Of Boston Has Been
interviewing MooIgrowers.

John r. Patterson, who represent
ed the woolfrm OF Jeremiah Williams
&Co. In the Great Falls market during
several eason past. was in Great
Falls last week, after q trip through
the Musselshell country. He said
that he had not come out to buy
wool, but not being busy, he would
investigate the rumors concerning
the early purchases made In this Sec
ton. He says that he found that the
reports OF early buying were general.
ly exaggerated, the growers being
quite willing to take their own
chances on the next market. Mr..
Patterson said that times had been
lively in Boston and that nearly all
Montana wool had been sold at good
figures, but whether 1t had gone into
the hands of manufacturers or OF
spectators he was unable to say,
but this would be known shortly
after the first OF the year. Export
ing has been almost stopped by the
lack of transportation and the con-
sequent advance In rates. Mr.. Pat
terson believes that next summers
clip In the state will be considerably
greater than last seasons, which
was over 81, 600, 900 pounds. Last
summer the tleeces were exceptionally
light, running only q fraction over
six pounds. With the good weather
thus far, Mr.. Patterson believes that
the leeces will average ut least a
pound heavier, and that will make a
big difference In the whole state.
Annlea az n barrel Mt Iehman's.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03
In Social CifCIeS.
ooo By Mrs. r. C. Stiles. q



Wednesdayevening the NJ. L. church
Ladies' Aid society and Epworth
league rendered n farewell recep,
tion to Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Gil
more who are soon TO take up their
residence at Butte, Mont. Mr.. Gil
more having taken n position with
Himseys. Mr.. Gilmore has been or,
ganist for the church for two years
past and president OF the league, Mrs,
Gilmore, secretary OF the ladies' 80
ciety and OF the official board. The
church will miss two such active
workers.
Mrs. H. c. Brown will entertain
the Embroidery club next Tuesday,
-"
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Arthur enter.
tanned a few friends at New Years
dinner rs did also Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
B. Miner and Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus
Stiles.
-"
Mrs. W. A. Long and Mrs. W. d,
Symmes received their friends Mon.
day afternoon from 3 to 6 p. m. A
large number called. The house was
decorated for the occasion.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Wiedeman en-.
tertained a large company OF young
people in their handsome parlors on
Fifth avenue last Friday evening.
The guests assembled early and en-.
joyed light amusements until all had
arrived when forty-three gathered
about tables and made merry with
progressive anagrams fortwo hours,
Miss Dwight winning the prize for
the ladies and Mr.. Paul Smith that
for the gentlemen. Refreshments,
which included salad, bread, sailed
peanuts, pineapple sherbet, cake and
coffee, were served at midnight, after
which several guests participated in
impromptu musical numbers. Mrs.
Wiedeman vas assisted by Mrs. Geo.
Bach. Among those present were:
Misses Main, Monroe. Dawes, Dwight.
Sipple, Richards, Often, Doyle, Chal-
lou, Gudgell, Noble, f. Cook, Hop.
kins, Luton, NJ. Jackson, Walker.
Basacer; Messrs. Belden, Kelly, E.
Foster, Mckenzie, Monroe, A. Leh-
man, Degnes. Allen, Blackford, Often,
Warden, Chase, p. Smith, Seifert,
Burmeister, Hall, Stoddard, Hanke,
Blodgett, Laidley, Watson. B. WED
eman, Z. Smith, Henderson, Jensen,
p. Weydert.
Friday evening a number OF young
gentlemen were the guests of Mr.. A.
II. Wright in his rooms In the Bank
building, the occasion being a fare
well to "our mutual friend" Mr.. T.
j. Weir, who will 500 leave Lewis
town. The evening was spent with
banjo, guitar, mandolin, songs,
laughter and light refreshments.
Among those who participated were
Messrs. Weir, Hanke. Blodgett, Nc.
Kechnie, W. Watson, H. Watson,
Taillon, Burmeister, Pinkley, Degnes,
LARSEN, p. Billiard, Allen, Hender'
son, L. Smith, Meagher, Beebe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03
Paid-up Capital, $4,000.
DIRECTORS:

A general banking business transacted,
including tie purchase and sale Of State
and County Warrants, and Bounty Certit
%ieates; the selling Of exchange on all the
principal cities Of the United States and
Europe; the handling Of bullion; the trans.
fer Of money by telegraph. Careful atten.
ton given to collections, and the sale
keeping OF valuable papers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03

Apples 80 n barrel Mt Lehman's.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03
Volcanic ~fruptions

Are grand, but skin Eruptions rob
life Of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Bolls, Felons,
Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only 25c "A box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by C. II. VIII,
Jams, druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03
1oodJ. SaadabmilS
El241lt5DIIm1

Hoods pills cure liver Ills; the nonIrritAting and
only cathartic to take with Hoods sar.apanll1
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03
,,yASTHD-sEvERAL BRIGHT

WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
w honest persons to represent US as Man
ayers in this and close by counties. Salary
$40 a year and expenses. Straight, bOna-iile,
no more. no less salary. Position permanent.
Our references, any bank in any town. IL Is
mainly office work conducted az home. Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped envel-
Ope, The DOMINION COMPANY,
Dept. 5, Chicago.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-01-03

Are you going to be married: We have a
beautiful line Of wedding Invitations, an.
nuunccments, cards. etc, at this office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
ALERT A WINNER.
Cavalier County Landed Another Political
Plum at the Fargo Convention.

A~AsA ~ SAAS = al ~ SVAVSAeAOA'
In the election Of delegates at the
Fargo state convention of yesterday
Cavaliers claim as the banner demo
cratic county was given proper recogni.
ton by the naming of Hon. H. D. ALERT
as national delegate. The representa-
tives sent from this county we're instruct
ed to ask for it and got what they went
after.
The six North Dakota delegates
selected to attend the national demo
cratic convention at Kansas City on the
Fourth of July are as follows:
First Dlstr1ct-Thos. Regan, of Lari-
more.
Second District F. W. Conger, OF
Cando.
Third District-M. A. Hilderth, OF
Fargo.
Fourth District-G. w. Ferris, OF
Wahpeton.
Fifth District-D. Mcdonald, OF
Valley City.
(. Sixth District-Gus Lleber, Of James
town.
Seventh District-H. D. ALERT, OF
Langdon.
Ths resolutions reafirmed the Chicago
platform of 1896, advocated election OF
United States senator by popular vote
denounced Imperialism and instructed
delegates to vote as unit for w. J.
Bryan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Money to Burn.
Would Not Suffer So Again For FiftJ
Times Its Price.

Iawoke last night with severe pains IN
my stomach. I never felt so badly in all
my life. When came down to work
this morning felt so weak could hard
ly work. went to Miller g. McCurdy's
drug store and they recommended
Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and Diar-
rhosa Remedy. 1t worked like magic
and one dose fixed me all right. 1t GER
tainly is the finest thing I ever used for
stomach trouble. I shall not be without
it in my home hereafter, for should not
care to endure thesufferings of last night
again for fifty times the price.-G. H.
Wilson, iveryman. Burgettstown, Wash
ington Co., Pa. This remedy is for sale
by N. E. McGruer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Several Needed Improvements are
Taken Under Consideration.
THE LIMIT ORDINANCE
The New Ordinance Will Get Its First
Reading at the Next Meeting. Will
Establish Wood and Hay Market in
Langdon. Fairview Wants Public
Highway Opened South of the City
Limits Proper.

During the two hours that the city
council was in session Monday evening
but few idle moments were spent, either
by the aldermen, Mayor MePhail or
City Auditor Wentworth. There was a
big grist of business to be disposed of
and it was done IN decidedly business
like manner. The only absentees we're
Aldermen McGauvran and Sullivan, the
former being out of town and the latter
too i'll to attend.
Chief of Police McDermott's report
showed that $43 had been collected in
dog taxes, also that the city treasury had
been further enriched to the extent OF
some $50 by justice court fines and show
licenses. His report as street commits
sioner showed an expenditure of upwards
800 since the last meeting. The report
of the work done met with the complete
approval of the council.
Under the order of new business q
petition was read from the property
holders of Fairview, an addition to the
City of Langdon, plated by @. W.
Clarke and s. G. Wightman south of
the railroad some years ago. The petit
public highway from the south end of
Obstacles in the form of vacated lands
owned by the Townsite Co., lying be.
tween the Ct. Northern right of way and
the Fairview addition rendered it lmpos-
sible for the council to do otherwise
than refer the matter to the committee
on streets.
City Attorney Price presented rough
draught Of the proposed new ordinance
establishing fire limit within the
business portion Of tie. city. The Or
dinances provides for the construction OF
buildings of non-comb bustible material on
both sides OF Third Street between
Spruce and Walnut streets. The matter
was given considerable discussion and
the committee on rules and ordinances
Meesrs McGauvran, Vierhus and Gard
ner, instructed to see and obtain the
views of the property owners and busi-
ness men before making their report al
the next meeting.
Another matter the council took ur
was the need cf having streets opened
mp from the Intersections Of Third anC
lSixth streets at Pine street through the
right Of way OF the ct. Northern TO thu
railroad crossings. As the matter nov
stands the city has no title cr0ssinRs ai
the places designated and would b,
unable to obtain redress from tha
company in case Of accident OF damage
The dump ground problem resolved
into the city deciding to open q road Il
1.-The old dump ground through the No
Phail pasture. The route proposed
being one over which the railroad com
pany and Mayor McPhail had consider
able litigation
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
done on this road before the close of the


The formation OF city board of health
conforming with the state law was pro-
ceeded with It's formation consists of
the mayor and members Of the council
The appointment of a local physician as
health officer was laid over for action
at q subsequent meeting.
The council gave the Chief of Police
special instructions to stop the practice
of parties unhitching and feeding their
teams on vacant lots and in alley ways.
To avoid the nuisance it Is proposed to
lease vacant block from the Towneite
Co. which will be fenced and used for
that purpose as we'll as wood and hay
market.
The opening of bids from the various
city banks desirous of being named as
repositories of the sinking fund, either
whole or in part, was deferred until the
next meeting of the board.
The balance of the business of the
council consisted of the auditing OF bills
presented and other routine work pre-
vlous to adjournment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Dresden, n. Oak.

Neglect is the short step so many take
from cough or cold to consumption
The early use of One Minute Cough
Cure prevents consumption. 1t is the
only harmless remedy that gives imme-
diate results. It cures all throat and
lung troubles Children all like 1t and
mothers endorse it. N. E. McGrner.
Ladies! See the new inter-
lining, "Cordette;'' better than
hair cloth and only half the
price. Sold at B0yds.
Unless food is digested quickly it will
ferment and irritate the stomach. After
each meal take teaspoonful of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what you
eat and will allow you to eat all you
need of what you like. 1t never fails to
cure the worst cases of dyspepsia. 1t is
pleasant to take n. e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
LUMBER! LUMBER! LUMBER!
at Dresden, n. Oak.

We wish to call the attention {
the public to our large stock Of
lumber and hardware at Dresden,
N. Oak, We manufacture all our
lumber at our own saw mills IN
Northern Minnesota, and there
fore can and will sell cheaper than
our competitors. The former
management has been changed
and our business has been placed
in the hands of a competent mana
ger who will do everything in his
power to accommodate you. We
can supply everything in our line
at a reasonable figure. We invite
your investigation and ask you to
let us figure on your estimates.
Very Respectfully Yours,
81. j. HAsKAMP
Dresden, N. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
A Card Of Thanks.

I wish to say that feel under lasting
obligations for what Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has done for our family. We
have used in so many cases OF coughs,
lung troubles and whooping cough, and
it has always given the most perfect
satisfaction, we feel greatly indebted to
the manufactures of this remedy and
wish them to please accept our hearty
thanks Respectfully, Mrs. 8. DoTY, Des
Moines, Iowa. For sale by N. E. Nc
Gruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
A JUST DEMAND.

Cavalier County Should Dig Up and
Look Pleasant.
Mayor NcPhail has received the
following communication from the Board
of Directors Of Morden Hospital:
Morden, Manitoba, June 1, 1900.
J. McPhail,
S1R:-I beg to inform you that at meeting of
the Directors Of the Hospital held here on May
81, the following resolution was passed:
Moved by c. r. Dunsford,
Seconded by DR.. Tweed,
That the Board of Directors of Free Masons
Hospital wish to express their sense of ap-
probation of the liberal contribution and kind
attention shown by the citizens of Langdon to
Messrs. Heinman and Locke on their visit to
Langdon in the interest Of the Hospital and
would venture to ask those interested in that
institution to again bring before the County
Commissioners the claims of the Hospital in
view of the large number of patients attending
and being treated from Cavalier county.
Carried.
Messrs. Heinman and Locke asked me at the
same time to tender their personal thanks to
you for the kind manner they we're received
Yours Truly
&C. D. P1aosr,
Clerk of Hospital.
Referring to the foregoing communica-
tion from Morden Hospital, we would say
that some time ago the county commits
sioners agreed to grant to Morden
Hospital the sum of $500 as part COM
pensation for care of patients who were
treated at that institution from Cavalier
county, and who were unable to pay.
The hospital board showing that they
had expended in care OF such patients
some 800, but for some cause the
county commissioners reoonsidered thin
grant and rescinded their action. II
seems unfair that Morden Hospital
should take care of our sick without
remuneration. Simply from tho fact
that they have no legal method oi
enforcing payment. The claim that
they need not take in such patients a.
cannot pay is not q good one, as in the
majority OF cases the condition Of the
i applicants or patients when they arrive
at the hospital is such that common
humanity forbids turning them away
tp0ssibly TO die before they reach theiI
|hoRes. It is also decidedly unfair that
the charitable disposed citizens of Lang.
ldon should be called upon to pay what
should be and honestly 10 8 county
charge. We hope to eco this matter
brought before the county Commissioners
and the care OF our INDECENT nick proper
4 ~ arranged for either by providing
necessary facilities q homo or makine
such Areapaesnents with 6Ordon Hoopita
or othse similar institutione = VIII 10
sn.e ~ bngdea being plaood equally q
I ~ tnRok1n nconoR1Y = ~ aannEY.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Paints! Paints!

We carry full and complete stock of
Paints. Varnishes. Brushes, cts. The
pane T. L. Blood & Co.. on each pack
age is guarantee of the purity of our
paints.
MRRCgR & LAWN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Reports show that over fifteen hundred
lives have been saved through the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. Most Of these
were cases Of grippe, Group, asthma,
whooping cough, bronchitis and pneu-
monia, Its early use prevents consump-
tion. N. e. McGruer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-29
THE STATE OF TRADE.


NkM YORK. Dee &-R g. Dan A. Co "A weokiv
Teyigw q tnnarTcw will say.
NaAe u ts not vet poEsihe to rfius srrp-sta
h~'es q Failures during tae mn year q 100 rfe
Hm4ia4rT st&iEHept may le msas that VII Almost
mate rssflt Detailed returns for al bot a. isst
isE GAYS q To- yetr have been carnpfled. afd ~
mag rsuroriionat5 4rn9lut fH ne time SIN "a
e.a8se. y apTsh~ ts1f commercial failures WIRE
atput i5ik with liabilities q SIr coo bo az thiS
ngmaer. ASe werc IN mAnuiactngir9 sis 3. an
$50 IL trading, foe 80 p29 ~, and - brok-fp
trausf2Efels. etr uqt pgp3efiy bplauxnE ia efthe~
~ tbs other classes ter 81 Sfar Besis.s threr
Etrc.3g u1pmertL defaults thcro weru sixty anap.
ci4i cauecrns VIA liabilities < ~ az Or ssstiigs
tbe total O. 1883 n number ara si-g ad aN n
amount TAr shows iaree Increase oser DE r-s-
redtag rear when al failures numbered . Nc rpa
liabilities were SElSaEp Il mmst not h. -
s1tteu. however. that lsa vas q rear < axrrr-
italiai pr1apertiy and while trade then stiuii-
lated AF tisus rriers. IRE slccCedtfg raaf has 10
hear The hr-lL ~ the ttaltt1u Despite thsss dis
afters, made gnss1idabie D. the rcfg ccnflfisos
thst bragght such q iAea0Uensi Fucofd for lsse u
sun Nia be foand that 100 compares fsf1rzhly
with other rrcrns years.
So EeneEal preparation lad hevn made hy Eart-
cra b4siBess Interests for squeeze IT. ncnrs near
The end n the year that The exgected advanrc Gt4
Utt oceur and collections in ths iuterloT we're So
good that back made complaint q the scarcity
q sne1uaa;iic pane offered fog discount THIS
outcome ra1IicIlarly eneosIrzgins though bust
mass ALL uoed mere money after JanlSg1 4 Mean
while q good undertone has been eunrnuaily ln
eyidence founded UPON the active distnhuii1n II
merchandise S0gth and West, sellers assuming an
Indifferent attitude except Ia cotton guoi5 aut
branches Of siik where the general inpruse-
msnt has been reflected 20 A comparatively small
DEGREE Ia hoth cotton and six circles better
things are srpectsd in January and in 20 case re-