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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Town COUNCIL MIXING.
Printing Bids Received Town Attorney,
fire Marshal and Board OF Health
Appointed.

NPpcs"sct"
Pursuant to adjournmentthe town
council met Monday night, all being
present except Alderman Eldrldge,
who hnd gone to Butte.
The minutes OF the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
Upon motion OF Alderman Brassey
Mayor Cook appointed the following
standing committees:
Ways and Means and Auditing
Brassey, EldridGe, Stoddard.
Sanitary -Stoddard, Hill, Cor
coran.
Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks-Cor-
cnran, Shields, Brnssey.
Ordinances and Priutlng-Eidridge,
Hill, Shields.
All the work Of the council will be
passed through the propercommittee,
thereby dividing the duties and pro-
noting better results.
Upon motion ii was ordered that
all bills against the town must be
made out upon blanks provided by
the town and sworn to according to
code requirements. Bills notfulflling
these requirements will be laid over.
Bidsfortown printing were received
from j. NJ. Vrooman and W. w. Lars
sen and read. Upon motion they
were referred to the printing COM
mittee for investigation and report.
The bill of j. f.. Murray for salary
as town treasurer nine days was re-
ceived, but not being sworn to was
referred back To claimant.
In the matter Of "A town attorney
the council decided one was needed
until such time AZ the council might
he familiar with the duties Of their
Offices and Mayor Cook nominated
L. X. Cheadle, he being promptly
confirmed.
The mayor said he was not pre-
pared at this time to make any NOM
nation for police magistrate and as
Justice MACEDONIAN held over until
u successor vas appointed, the ap-
pOintment was deferred indefinitely.
For fire marshal and fire warden
j.. &. Bebb was named by the mayor
and at once confirmed. Mr.. Bebb
held these offices under the former
council and his services have been al
together satisfactory.
r. w. Watkins appeared before the
council 10 request that some ACTION
he taken to suppress the Janeaux
street nuisances which were becom-
ing more annoying to residents in
that part Of town. The matter was
discussed at length and it was de.
tcrmined to have the marshal notify
the inhabitants of the half-world
that they must be more quiet or rigid
measures would lie enforced.
Just before adjournment the matter
of cleaning out premises and alleys
arose for discussion and upon reading
the ordinance concerning the public
health, Mayor Cook found he had
several more appointments to make
and the following names were sub
mitted as members of board
of health: Alderman Stoddard. DR..
W. A. Long. Charles Lehman, j. VI.
Vrooman, Rudolf Won Tobel and +.
+. Wright. Mayor Cook Is an en-
oiiicio member Of the board. These
appointments were confirmed. Mar
shall Kane was instructed to act
with the board Of health and sanitary
committee In securing the cleaning
up Of the refuse and rubbish about
town.
The council then adjourned until
regular meeting, June ith.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Shearinq at living Springs.

Greater accommodations than in previous
years will he provided for shearing at Living
Springs this season. We have engaged twenty
expert shearers, and all will be in readiness to
attend promptly to the work. The range round
about is better than ever before and there is
abundance of water, The conals are situated
only sixteen miles from Merino and on the
main road from Billings to Great Falls, so that
the haul may be made conveniently to any OF
the markets. Growers are respectfully request
ed to take these advantages into consideration
and correspond with us regarding further par
ticulars. SHELL & CRAIG,
Ibpt MINT.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Employment for the Summer

is now the question for many men;
it is time to decide; you n make
money selling our complete assert
ment Of fruit and ornamental stock
for fall delivery. Write for terms.
Address, The Jewell Nursery Co., Lake
MINI. Established 1865. One
thousand acres).
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Notice OF Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of Stoudt
* Dieziger has this day dissolved partnership.
All accounts of the firm have been transferred
To Stoudt * Co, who will collect same.
Iewistown. Mont. April II, 1900,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Rates Via Martinsdale.

The Lewistown & Castle Stage Co,
quote the following low rates on
tickets: Lewistown to st. Paul and
Minneapolis, MIMI. LIST class S43.00;
End class S3I.S5. To Helena, Mont,
Sll.65. All other points allow rates.
Call on
G.. III. WILLIAMS, Agent.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot. Ease, a powder. 1t cures pain
full. smarting, swollen feet and ingrowing nails.
and instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discoveryo of
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Ii is a certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet.
Try il today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. By mail for PC in stamps. Trial pack
age FREE. Address Allen 5. Olmsted. lie
koy, n. Y.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Bulls for Sale.

Three yearling bulls for sale. One
full blood and two high grade short
horns. BOWER BROS,
Stanford, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

Wedding certificates. Beauties. We have
them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

CATTLE DIE BY THOUSANDS.
Herds In the Arizona Deserts Suffer from
the Drought.

Herds In the Arizona Deserts Suffer from
the Drought.
Los Angeles, CAL, July 14.-Reports
from the drought-stricken section of
Arizona are to the effect that every
water hole and most of the wells have
gone dry. In consequence cattle are
dying by the thousands and their
shrunken frames dot the desert coun-
try of Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yuma,
Cochise, and parts of Maricopa coun-
ties. The loss to owners of herds can
not be computed, as in their present
gaunt condition no market can be
found. Rarely in the history Of the
territory has the water in the Gila
and Salt rivers been so scarce. Not
a drop is reported in the ella, and
there is none in the San Pedro from
Benson to its confluence with the Salt
river above Phoenix. At Casa Grande
the immense reservoir Is dry, the sup
ply having long since been exhaust
ed. Crops of alfalfa, barley, and
wheat between Florence and Casa
Grande, as well as on the Indian reser7
walton at Sacton, where the Pimas
dwell, are beyond hope. Added to
this all, is the destruction Of timber
by the forest fires, which continues to
rage in the Santa Catalina mountains
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
Situation in Manchnrfn.

The situation in Manchura is more
serious than has been supposed but
the Russians are in such numbers at
Port Arthur that they will have no
difficulty in taking care of the rebels
kiu Chau has been burned and sacks
ed. The women and children are safe.
Refugees arriving here say the Box
ers openly drill in the outskirts Of
Port Arthur.
The chief Of police of Port Arthur,
who has gone to Tien-Tsin says they
are wrecking the new Russian railway
In Manchuria, and pillaging the SUI
burbs Of Port Arthur.
1t is said that the Chinese project
OF one Manchurian town slew the Ro-
man Catholic bishop with his own
hands and looked on while several
priests and nuns were killed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
Exports of Manufactures

Prior to 1893 imports of manufac-
lures always exceeded exports of man.
ufactures. In 1888 imports of mann
features were 21a times the amount =,
exports OF manufactures; in 1893 thew
were still more than double the
amount of the exports; in 1896 thew
were nearly so per cent greater than
the exports and in 1898 for the first
ume' the exports of manufactures
were greater than the imports of man.
fractures, the figures for that year be-
ing, respectively: Imports of manu-
features, $226,OO0, 900; exports of man
ufactures, $3.50, 100000. Since that
time exports of manufactures have
steadily increased and, for the year
Just ended, will exceed the imports of
manufactures by about 500, 1000, 900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
STRIKERS CANVASS ST. LOUIS,
Subscriptions Solicited and Sentiment
Ascertained.

Ascerta1neu.
st. Louis, Mo-, July 1.-two thou
sand solicitors engaged by the trades
and labor unions of st. Louis to can
vass the city and collect contributions
for the striking street railway mems
bus lines began work today. In addi-
ton to collecting funds for this project
the solicitors are expected to ascertain
what proportion of the population is in
favor OF trades and labor unions. Eight
boys are being held by the police pend
Ing investigation into an assault on
William Johns, aged II years, who was
attacked by a crowd Of youths when he
alighted from Broadway car Tues
day afternoon. The boys are from 10
to IL years of age. Late last night an
explosion occurred on the Easton ave.
nue. line of the Transit company. The
car ran over an explosive supposed to
be dynamite, which shattered the front
truck Of the car. which was otherwise
damaged Nobody was injured
A car on the Broadway division OF
the Transit company ran over an ex.
plosive soon after midnight neal
Broadway and Utah streets. The for.
ward Trucks of the car were shattered
badly and several windows were brok,
en-. Those on board the car were not
injured. Two bricks were thrown
through the side transoms of a car OF
the Sixth street line in Hickory street,
Pieces of flying glass struck Edward
Strobe and his son George of 4041 S,
Broadway. but no other passengers
were hurt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
Indian Outbreak Feared.

Solway, Mimi, July 16.-The dang
er of an outbreak by the Blanket In
dians on Red Lake is increasing. The
Indian police from the agency have
gone over to the point where the
Blankets are holding their war dance,
and it is expected trouble will ensue
Bulletins in Chippewa have been post
ed, warning all friendly Indians and
whites to remain away from the point
mounted men left Solway and will pro-
coed to the agency and take instruc-
tions from Indian Agent Mercer The
men are all we'll armed and carry each
a thousand rounds of extra ammuni-
ton, which will be distributed among
the settlers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
TEACHERS lABORS AT END.
National Educational Association Finishes
Its Session.


Charleston, S. c., July 16.-The Ma
tional Educational association closed
it's convention here after the reading
of the declaration Of principles. The
teachers declared 1.-The common school
is the highest hope of the nation. In
developing character, in training in
telligence, in diffusing information it's
influence is incalculable. In last resort
the common school rests not upon
statutory support, but upon the con-
victions and affections of the Ameri-
can people. 1t seeks not to cast the
youth of the country in a common
mold, but rather to afford free play
for individuality and for local needs
and aims, while keeping steadily in
view the common purpose of all edu-
cation. In this respect it conforms to
our political ideas and to our political
Organization, which bind together self
governing states in a nation, wherein
each locality must bear the RESPONSE
bility for those things which most
concern its welfare and comfort. A
state, is: In essentials, unity; in
safe motto for the school, as for the.
MONIES essentials, liberty; in all things
charity"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Joliet, July 14.-In the Schreffler
trial, Mrs. Edit Zentarski, the prose-
cutting witness, completely broke down
1t was thought her testimony would
almost convict Schreftler by itself, but
during the cross-examination the wit
ness confessed that she did not know
the full nature of the charges against
her brother-in-law. None of her evil
dence was damaging. Attorney Rey-
nolds, for the defense, moved for a dis
missal of the case. and Justice Petty
will announce his decision today. If
he does not grant it, the defense will
put Schreftier on the stand. and his
version of the case is expected to gain
q discharge
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Some women live on excitement and
ONE live on getting up excitement for
,thers.
The pessimist likes torrid weather
because he knows that optimists are
letting their share.
AS man grows older he gets just
IS contradictory and obstinate as he
vas when he was young.
An intellectual woman Is one who
von't take care of any other woman's
,oodle while the other woman goes
way on summer trip.-Chicago
cord.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
TELL OF THE FIRST HEARING.
Witnesses Recount TESTERS Actions When
Arraigned

New London, Mo-, July 14.-Tha
fourth day of the Jester trial began
this morning. Several witnesses who
were present at TESTERS preliminary
hearing at Wichita nearly 30 years ago
testified to his strange conduct Mt the
time Of being arraigned. Charles Ha-
zelhurst, who was the first witness
called to the stand, testified that Jester
was struck dumb in court, and that
the session had to be adjourned until
he could recover his composure. Azel
Gates, the father of the murdered man,
corroborated Hazelhurst's testimony,
and said TESTERS conduct was so Pc
culiar as to create laughter in the
courtroom. Attorney Cullen of the de-
Tense then asked Mr.. Gates if he was
furnishing the money for the prosecu7
tion, wherepon Attorney Forrest of
Chicago said: The means for the
prosecution are furnished by John w.
Gates of Chicago. and we are proud
of it"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
REACH l35,OOO,OOO BUSHELS.
Figure on the Crop In the Three Spring
Wheat States.


Minneapolis, Mimi, July 16.-H. F.
Jones, in a conservative review of the
crop situation in the northwest printed
in the Journal after personal inspection
of the fields, predicts that the yield of
wheat in the three spring wheat states
of Minnesota and North and South Da-
kota will at the very least reach 1885,
100000 bushels, as against 210,000,000
bushels last year, and that with favor
able weather during the ensuing four
weeks the yield will reach $4,000 900
bushels. This is the highest estimate
yet made. Mr.. Jones maintains that
the soaking rains of the first days Of
July have worked wonders in the fill
ing out Of the wheat. The detailed
estimate by states is as follows: Min
nesota, 75,OOO,OOO; North Dakota, 30
900 900; South Dakota, 10000 900; total,
1876, 100000 This shows that the pes
simistic estimates of $4,000, 00O-bush-
ell crop in the northwest were never
warranted. even in the most critical
drought period.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Sioux City, Iowa, July 16.-E. A.
Clark, manager of the Sioux City ex-
change of the Iowa Telephone COM
pany, is the inventor and patentee of
an automatic switchboard which will
do away with central Offices, and the
announcement was made in this city
that the Clark Automatic Switchboard
company had been incorporated at
Providence, r. l., with capital stock
of 81 500, 900 for the manufacture of the
sWitchbOardS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Seattle, Wash, July 1.-THE United
States revenue cutter McCulloch re-
turned from Nome minus its command
er, Capt. NJ. A Healy. The latter is
confined in the marine hospital at Port
Townsend. Returning from Dutch
Harbor Capt. Healy attempted to take
his own life by cutting the arteries Of
his right arm. The officers of the Nc
Culloch declined to discuss the affair
saying the whole matter had been laid
before the department at Washington.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

o. P. Dillon, an operator employed
by the Illinois Central Railroad Com
,pany, in Storm Lake, Iowa, disappear
ed three days after the robbery of the
American Express Company's safe
two weeks ago, and who was arrested
!early today, confessed to Assistant
General Manager Robert NJ E. Cowie
OF the express company that he broke
into the express Office and took 81 900
worth of blank express orders, money
and other valuables from the safe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
Hot Weather Kills Corn,

Salina, Kas., July 16.-The hot
weather of the last week has been dis
astrous to the corn fields. Much of the
early corn is already burned up, but
the late corn has a show to make a
partial crop if rain comes within a
short time. The situation has become
very much worse within the last forty
eight hours. One county (JewelD
raises from 100000 to $4,000 ,O0O
bushels of corn in good years, but this
year the crop will be much shorter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Democracy is still devoted to free
trade and it's reputation of the Wilson
bill was not based on the panic, ruin
and suffering it caused, but because
there was too much protection in it..
The party will never be content until
American capital and American labor
compete on equal terms with the I'M
der-paid, under-fed and half-clothed
labor of Europe and Asia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
Brings No Tidings of PearY.

Philadelphia, Pa, July 16.-The bark
Calcium, Capt. Smith, from Ivigtut,
Greenland, has arrived here with a
cargo of cryolite. The bark was ex-
pected to bring tidings from Lieut..
Peary. who is in the arctic regions in
quest Of the north pole, but there was
much disappointment felt by the crowd
which was waiting for the bark at the
wharf when Capt. Smith announced
that he had no news from the explorer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
rEIES
Washington, July 16.-Secretary

washington. July 16.-Secretary
Root in discussing the coming consti-
tutional convention in Cuba expressed
himself quite positively on the ques-
ton Of annexation. He said: my
own experience in Cuba leads me to
believe that the desire for independ-
ence is both strong and general among
the people. I do not think they want
annexation, even supposing that we
want them. Under the congressional
declaration we are in honor bound to
give them independence first. If sub
sequently they wish annexation, that
is matter for them to determine, but
1t should be determined when they are
In position absolutely Independent of
US. Even then, as have suggested. It
Is case where 1t takes two to make
bargain"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
shlngle storehouses Burn.

st. Paul, Mimi, July 16.-Fire de-
stroyeu five large and three small
buildings formerly occupied by the
Chicago Great Western railway as re-
pair shops at South Park, just outside
this city, and in addition destroyed
about 300 carloads of shingles, causing
a total loss estimated at 100000. The
buildings had been used as a store
house by the Coast Single company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
DEMOCRACY ON SHIPPING.


Has No Plan by which to Build Up
Can Only Tear Down.
The platform utterance OF the Dem
ocratic party regarding American
shipping is clear index of the inher-
ent inability of that party to con-
struct. 1t seems only to be able to op-
pose and denounce the constructive
policies of its progressive political OPP
ponents.
The foreign commerce of the United
States is regarded the world over as
the most important of all. To this
country come the finest foreign ships.
The greatest and most powerful steam
ship lines vie with each other for our
trade. The largest, the swiftest, the
safest and the most luxurious ships
that are built are for the carrying of
the trade in merchandise, passengers,
specie and mails from and to the
United States.
But per cent Of our foreign trade
is carried in American ships. For
eign ships carry so per cent. This
carrying is worth fully 100000, 900
each year. All but 8 per cent of it
goes out of the pockets of American
producers and consumers for paying
foreigners for doing our foreign carry
ing. Not only does 1t go out of our
peoples pockets, but it goes out of the
country. 1t goes abroad and is there
used to pay for the building and run
ming of foreign ships. 1t gives the en-
ployment to foreigners that the carry
ing of our foreign commerce creates.
People ask, Why is this? The an
swer is simple. Foreign ships are
built more cheaply than American
ships. This, however, is a disadvan-
tage that could in time be overcome II
the shipbuilding industry were put on
basis Of permanency. II steady and
large demand were created for our
ships very soon the cost of their con-
struction would be reduced to the level
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Lincoln, Neb., July 16.-For publish
ing in the Omaha Bee an article which
the Supreme court holds was written
with the intention of influencing the
courts decision, in the Omaha fire and
police commission case, Editor Rose
water was found guilty of contempt.
He was assessed the costs of the case
as penalty
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Dana, Ind, July 16.-Melvin Ingram
was killed by Tot Darnall in a quar-
rel over Ethel Sims. to whom both
were paying attentions. Ingram and
Miss Sims went buggy riding and they
were overtaken by Darnall, who dared
Ingram to fight, with the girl as a wit
ness. Ingram got out and was struck
with a knife, and as he started to run
Darnall followed, cutting him six
times. Darnall escaped arrest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Right after the robbery Special
Agent Murray and his men went to
work on the case. At Cairo, when
,Conley was arrested the detectives as
certained that Barnes and Nelson had
taken CaLDOat on the river near Cairo
and were making their way up the
stream. The deserted the boat at st.
Genevieve and boarded the Iron Noun
tain train for st. Louis, arriving in the
city Thursday night
Memphis, Tenn, July IA report
from Fulton, Ky, states that two more
alleged Illinois Central train robbers
have been captured
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
NATIONAL FINANCES
Surplus of Ss1,23O,OOO, in the Fisc,,
Year Just Epded

Year just Ended.
The receipts of the National Treas
ury for the twelve months of the 1aot
hscal year amount to $56S, 9Ss, 94s. and
the expenditures, $4S7,759,171, making
surplus for the year of $S1,229,777.
The receipts for the full fiscal wear
have been derived from the following
sources: Customs, 1898, S57 1858, an in
crease over the fiscal year 1899 of s2S
'29'5T; internal revenue, 1926, 299, 1888.
an increase as compared with the for
mer fiscal year of $22, 1862 ,227: miscel-
ianeous, $3S'SS1 sol. an increase over
the previous year of 81, 100000.
The expenditures for the last fisca,
year were $11S.313 ,O0S less than for tho
fiscal year 1899.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
President Has Quiet Day.

Canton, O., July 16.-The President
had quiet and restful day. He took
his usual drive and spent much time
enjoying the cool breezes that swept
over his porch. There were no official
and no political visitors and only a
few calls. Colonel Webb c. Hayes
has joined the family at the house for
.ricit
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
1000 Cases of smalIpox.

Chicago. July 16.-Word has been re.
ceived by the health department that
there are 1000 cases of smallpox in
Illinois, many of which are in towns
around Chicago In Indiana and Iowa
the deeease has found numerous vic.
Tins. Health department officials are
taking extreme precautions to prevent
aha imnortation ofR any into China ga