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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-20
HE COULDN'T REFUSE.
She Knew Exactly How TO Gain Pa
pas Consent.

h Knew Exactly How TO Gain Pa
pas Consent.
Being an Independent, straightfor-
ward American girl, she boldly entered
the library where her father was try
ing to keep awake, took his lap in pref
erence to al easy chair, got him by a
half Nelson hold about the neck and
promptly told him that she had ell
gagged herself to that young Johnson on
Second avenue.
"What" whooped the old gentleman,
and he attempted to get to his feet that
he might express himself with more
action and impressiveness. U NJ It is n
quick shift from the half No-Sol TO the
strange hold, and she made the shift
while she talked rapidly in n cooling
tone, patted him IN the cheek with her
free hand and vigorously worked the
strange.
"Lucy," lie yelled, "break awayw
showing that he was not so unsophistl-
Gated as he looked. You're throttllng
me!'
"He has n nice position and good
prospects and no bad habits, and he
never made love to any girl before. and
his family is all right, and mamma said
she was willing If you were, and Uncle
Dick says there are lots of worse fell
lows than Mr.. Johnson, and Aunt Kate
says she always did like him, and our
minister
"For heavens sake, girl" gurgled the
old gentleman, who was. purple and
gasping, do you know what you're do
ingf" And he made a desperate effort
to break the hold, with the result that
he frightened 1t.
Don't get excited, papa, dear, bless
his old heart! I knew you wouldn't be
cruel enough to break my heart" And
she put on the pressure. "As I wa
saying, the minister said"-
minister be bowed" and papa's
eyes were bullying; 'all Of 'em be blow
ed! Marry him. marry the whole John
son family, but let me get n breath"
Then she kissed him enthusiastically,
called him an angel and was proclaim
ing her engagement In the parlor. while
the old gentleman was coughing,
wheeling, swearing and assuring him.
self how he'd hate to be In Johnson's
place.-Detroit Free Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-20
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in allits stages, and
that Is Catarrh. Halls atarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh,
being n constitutional disease, re-
quires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation Of
the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu-
tioD and assisting nature In doingits
work. The proprietors have so much
faith In its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any
cas- that IL fails to cure. Send for
list Of testimonials.
L. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-20

Mrs. c. Z. VanDeusen of Kilbourn,
Wis, was afflicted with stomach
trouble and constipation for a long
time. She says: "Ihave tried many
preparations, but none have done me
the good that Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets have" These
tablets are for sale at G. III. Williams
drug store. Price, 25cents. Samples
free
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-20

The receipts Of the entertainment,
which will be devoted to buying
books and book cases for the school
library, amounted to 5000. The
residue after expenses were paid
amounted to $55.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-20

Judging from this score the contest
will have an exciting finish and a
weekly report will be given by the
ARGUS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-20
Billiard tournament.

The following scores are those
made at the billiard Recommendations
taking place at the Lewistown Club:
Name of PLAYER. Games won. Lost.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-20
ENTERTAINMENT At PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Program OF Songs and REGULATIONS, Closing
With a Very L~aughable farce.

An extremely well organized enter
tainment was given in the assembly
room OF the public school on Friday
evening. A very pretty program,
interspersed with well sung choruses.
occupied the attention ofthe audience
during the first part OF the evening.
while n most laughable farce entitled
"The Virginny Mummy" broughtthe
entertainment to a close midst a
storm Of laughter and applause.
The songs by the primary were
very good, the little mes seeming to
enjoy themselves almost as much as
the audience.
"The yirginny Mummy" was a very
funny farce in four scenes, the subject
being the same old story OF loves
ingenuity and success. Gilbert Bull
ard, as the mummy, filled the part to
ERECTION andcaused much laughter,
while Roy Ayers. as DR.. GaleD, a med
ical crank with ahobby, gained much
applause. O'Leary had the brogue
down pat and Leo Beebe carried HIM
self with much dignity as Captain
Rifle. Miss Mamie Cook, as Lucy,
performed her part in a very natural
manner. Don Waite, who took the
part OF Mr.. Patent. might have ar
rived from the sunny chores Of Egypt
n few hours previous to the play,
judging by his Looks. Richard Reed
was prevented from taking part by
reason ofsickness, the part being well
sustained by Prof. Hoisington.
The program OF the evening was as
follows:
Song-"She Came and Went ....... Primary
Recitation-"Ohal" ............H Helen Pick
Song-"The Bird With a Broken Wing.
Fifth Grade
Recitation-"Tom's WISH. Ralph Bach
Duet-''The Land of Nod"
................... Cleo and Willie Deaton
Recitation-"Papa's Letter .... Eliz Won Tobel
Song-"Music on the Waves .... Fifth Grade
Reci.ation-"Her Answer. ... Vivian St. Clair
gymnastic drill.
Recitation-"Seeing Things. Sammie Lebert
Song-"The Alpine HON.. Fifth Grade
Recitation-'An Indignant Scholar ........
Frank Johns
Song-"Little Boy Blue" ....... First Primary
1.-THE Virginny Mummy
Caste Of characters:
Captain Rifle. ........,............Leo Beebe
Dr. Galen Roy Ayers
Charles. Richard Reed
Ginger Blue ........ ...........G Gilbert Bullard
O'Leary Dan Crowley
Lucy. Mamie Cook
MI. Patent Don Waite
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-14
Our manmob DRY Goods Department

Here department which moth
ing that lady find Department.
are expended every year selecting the best We
visit the market customers this De-
prtmn We do this because by being ground prices
and the latest fashions are much entitled BE- dressed
IN the very latest styles those Of the large lady comes
TO the City to come IN and visit US whether they buy We you
that we what
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-14
GroferY and
hardware
departments

In these Departments our clerks
are always kept busy, no matter
how quiet it is in other departments
of our store. People must have
Groceries and our reputation for good
clean and fresh Groceries has be-
come so we'll known that people
VIII buy here because they know
they run no risk of getting inferior
goods. In this department. we buy
all kinds of country produce.
In hardware you will find every
thing in shelf hardware. Come in
and look over our Kitchen Table.
There you will find large assert
ment of useful articles that YOU
need, but have never been able to
find.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-14
>. Shoe
department..

This department has become ia
nous all over the country, because
we carry nothing but first class
goods, and a guarantee goes with
every working shoe that sells for
$50 and upwards, and every fine
shoe that sells for So and upwards.
This department is in charge Of Mr..
Johnson, whose picture appears at
the head of this column. Charley
is a nice fellow and always accom-
modating. He will also do small
repairs on shoes for customers free
of charge. Come in and ask him
to show you his stock, and you will
find that he handles the very best
the shoe manufacturers produce.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-14
Hnofber Good Scheme

We have done with the system Bills bring pro-
du etc. When stuff purchased the cashier aluminium
Checks With these department and trade and
had United
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-14
WARREN, MINNESOTA


h@ rmigf
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-14
Important.

We use the Bates Carbon Books so
that when you make purchase you get
a copy of the bill and can check it up.
If there should happen to be a mistake
return the bill at once and it will be rec
titled. For those who buy on credit we
are trying to introduce the Coupon Book
System. We have the books at from
So to $40. When you get book we
charge you up with the amount of it, and
when you make a purchase the clerk
tears out the required amount of coupons.
In this way you always know just how
you stand with US, and there is no chance
for misunderstanding. This is especially
SO where customers run accounts for
four or five months.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-14
I72jIIin&fy
Department

This is the prettiest corner in our store.
Here you will find the pride of women's
wear. Great interest has been taken
in our Millinery Department this year.
The most fashionable ladies in the CITY
have bought their hats from us. We
keep constantly on hand large stock
of ladies headWear. If you want some
thing real swell come in and see our al
Illustrated Milinery", showing photo
graphs of the richest ladies in the world
and the hats they wear: then you can
pick out what you wish, and it will take
but short time to get it here, and you
can wear hat as swell as the ladies of
Paris. Miss Bloomsness, whose picture
appears at the head of this column, has
charge of this department. She will also
trim hats or make any change in another
that you desire.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-02-14
TINE BIG DEPARTMENT STOR

rner johnson Avenue and Minnesota Street
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
B,NAI BIRTH GRAND LODGE
To Meet Annually Hereafter-Seat Q
Lodge Removed to Richmond

Richmond. Va, April 1.-THE district
grand lodge B'Nai Birth will meet
hereafter in annual session. This was
determined upon after much discussion
at the session Of the grand lodge here
this afternoon.
The seat Of the district grand lodge
will also be removed from Baltimore to
Richmond, IL the sense Of the grand
lodge is sustained by the various indi-
vidual colleges in the next sixty days.
The body voted almost unanimously to
remove the seat to Richmond, and it
was left to the general committees to
look into the matter, with power to act.
The various reports from the standing
committees and the special committees
were read and acted upon. After in
structing the general committee to fix
upon the next place Of meeting, to be
decided upon later. the body adjourned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
CHINESE TROOPS MASSING
WaIdersee's Headquarters Burned.
His chief OF staff Disappears

Pekin, April 17.-Trustworthy Chinese
reports state that troops in large num-
bers are massing in the province of
Shan 81, near the frontier Of the pro-
vince of Chi Ii. Well informed natives
prophesy further trouble. 1t is impos-
sible to ascertain whether the court 70
playing a double game or its authority
is insufficient to prevent the Chinese
generals acting in q manner likely to
provoke hostilities. The fact that for
many months there has been nothing
in the shape Of a de facto government
favors the latter hypothesis.
Probably a great deal will depend
upon the Franco-German expedition in
f1icting a severe defeat upon the Chi
nese who have transgressed the agree
ment by entering into the sphere of the
allies. II these offenders are thorough
ly punished it is likely to produce a
good effect.
The palace of the empress, inhabited
by Count Won Waldersee and his staff,
was burned to the ground today. Ma
jor General Schwartzkopf, Count Won
Waldersee's chief staff, has disappear
ed. With the exception Of the military
papers everything was destroyed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
INVESTED WITH THE PALLIUM
Archbishop Keane the Recipient of the
Papal Honors-Imposing Ceremonies

Dubuque, Iowa, April 17.-Archbish-
op, John ]. Keane. was today invested
with the palliun. the insignia Of the
high position he occupies in the Roman
Catholic church. The ceremony oc-
Cured in st. Raphaeps cathedral. The
scene was one Of great brilliancy
While the absence Of Mgr. Martinelli
was marked, it detracted none from the
grandeur Of the scene. which was far
beyond that on the occasion of Septem-
ber 18th, 1893 when Mgr. Satolli con-
ferred the pallium upon the late Arch
bishop Hennessy in this cathedral Car
dinal Gibbons was here today as he
was then. Archbishops and bishops
from all parts Of the United States
were here again and the number Of
priests present were fully double that
on the other occasion. The attendance
Of laymen from abroad was very large
and but few states in the union were
unrepresented. 1t was a remarkable
tribute to Archbishop Keane.
The ceremonies opened at 10 o'clock
with procession Of clergy and atten-
dants In which cardinal. archbishops,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
DISGRACEFUL PROCEEDINGS
During Conservation of Rev. F. A. W
ingram as Bishop of London

London, April 1.-THE rainbow
church today during the conservation
of the Right Rev. A. F. w. Ingram as
bishop of London resembled a political
meeting rather than a religious service.
John Kensit. the anti-ritualist, entered
an expected protest against the ap-
pointment. He spoke for some time in
a loud voice. His remarks caused an
extraordinary uproar, and he was
greeted with cheers. Kisses and shouts
Of order. shame, mo pepery' etc.
Mr. Kensit. in the course of his re-
marks, accused DR.. Ingram of being
unfafthfM to all his promises when ne
was censecrated bishop of Stepney,
adding that he. had helped lawbreak-
ers, had encouraged clergymen who,
in defiance of the rubrics, elevated the
host. offered masses and practiced the
confession, etc. He concluded with
saying that he was prepared to appear
in the courts and prove that DR.. In
gram was as unfit person to hold the
position of bishop Of the Protestant
church. owing to his encouragement Of
these Illegal Romish practices.
The friends and opponents Of Mr..
Kensit became so uproarious that the
vicar general tried to clear the church.
DR.. Ingram appealed to his friends to
listen quietly.
Eventually the vicar general overrul-
ed the objections and the election of
DR.. ingram was confirmed.
Disorderly scenes and hnstling oc-
Cured outside the church and finally
Mr.. Kensit was escorted home by a
score of policemen and followed by a
bowling mob.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
STATE OF AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE AT THE
WHITE HOUSE.
Senators Cockrell and Proctor, who
Have Been to the Island to Study the
Situation, Give Their Views-They
Believe the Cubans will Accept the
Platt Amendment After the Matter
fs Explained to the Commission on It's
Visit to Washington.

Washington April 17.-Senators
Proctor. of Vermont. and Cockrell, of
Missouri, had an important conference
with the president this morning re-
garding the situation in Cuba Both
senators have made trips to the island
since the adjournment of congress
of the political opposition in the SEN
ate. is held in high esteem by the pres
dent. who was greatly interested today
in listening to his views
Senators Proctor and Cockrell agreed
substantially as to the conditions OBJ
as to the outcome of the pending nego-
tiations with the Cubans.
Senator Cockrell told the president
that in his opinion the Cubans would
accept the terms of the Platt amend
ment in the end. After the commission
appointed to visit Washington under
stands the situation he thinks there
will be no other alternative open to
them. In this view Senator Proctor
concurs.
THE Cubans,' said Senator Cockrell,
apparently do not fully grasp their
status. They are not now a govern
ment. They have no power to treat
automatically with the United States.
The present constitutional convention
was called into being through our
agency. 1t only has power to submit to
the United States for approval plan or
constitution for a representative gov
ernment. If we reject it outright the
existing status continues. They can dc
nothing; but il the notifications and
conditions we propose are accepted
then they can proceed to organize q
representative government. Until such
a government is organized, the troops
of the United States in my opinion,
cannot be withdrawn. I am firmly
convinced that the convention after it
hears the report of the commission
which it has sent here will accept the
Platt amendment"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
MINISTER LOOMS DENIAL
or the Alleged San Juan Interview on
Venezuelan Affairs.

New York, April 17-Frank B.
Loomis, United States minister to Ven
ezuela, to an Associated Press reporter
who met him at quarantine today said:
II did not say any of the unpleasant
things that have been attributed to me
about President Castro during my stay
at San Juan or indeed any where else.
The fact is, 1 like Mr.. Castro very
much. I was interviewed at San Juan,
but it was more a pleasant chat than
any thing else. There were other pas
sengers aboard and present, who said
some unkind things, but certainly did
not. 1 cannot understand how the crit
icisms were put in my mouth unless
the views of the passengers alluded to
were made mine. I am quoted as say
ing that President Castro drew but
$4,000 a year salary, yet had made ST.
900, 900 in two years. Now, / do not
even know positively that the president
gets the salary named and I know
nothing of any money he has made. I
must also deny that said he plotted to
secure my recall or removal
L
matte incident with Venezuela. There
are several points in connection with it
that will report on to the department.
and naturally they are quite confiden-
tial. I may say, however, that the pre-
liminary steps toward a legal settle
ment of the asphalt case have been TAX
en- in the Venezuela courts. This is
precisely where our government wished
the dispute to go. We insisted that the
dispute be submitted for adjudication
without prejudice, and carried our
point. do not say that our government
does not reserve the right to intervene
If justice is not done but we want the
matter passed upon by the courts.
There was some feeling at the height of
the Incident, but 1t has subsided and
our relations at the present time are
quite satisfactory. cannot say how
long 1t will take to reach a decision in
the asphalt cases; presume the law
has it's delays in Venezuela as else
where.
The Barcelona incident, in which our
consular agent was twice arrested by
local officials in an attempt to eNtort
money from him, has been practically
closed and in a manner quite satisfac-
tory to us. Our government directed
| me to demand an apology and the full
est reparation. Just before leaving
was given assurance that the fullest
| amends would be made I believe that
the assurances given me will be carried
out
II do not expect to return to Venezu-
Ella for art least five months. 1 am go
ing to try and get leave for a trip to
Europe"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
TO INSPECT SOUTHERN SCHOOLS
A Tour of the south by Prominent
Friends of Education from the North

Norfolk. Va, April 17.-Today a party
Of prominent friends of education, num-
bering sixty well known men. among
whom were John D. Rockefeller, Rob-
ert c. Ogden, New York, manager for
John Wananaker; Rev. DR.. Parkhurst,
Bishop Doane, Bishop Potter, DR.. Ly-
man Abbott and ". II. Baldwin, presi-
dent Of the Long Island railway, visit
ed the Hampton normal school. To-
night they came to Primers Peint and
left on a special train for the south.
Tomorrow they will be at Greensboro
Then they will visit Salem,
Charlotte, Atlanta. Tuskegee institute
and other points.
Their object is to inspect southern ed
ucational institutions, and it is behev-
ed that their trip will result in large
donations TO worthy southern schools
and colleges. especially industrial
schools. Their trip will occupy ten
days. They will travel from here on a
special train of three Pullman compart-
ment cars and dining car.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
GAMBLING HOUSE RAIDED
BY Robbers who Secure Three Thou
sand Dollars and Escape

Memphis, Tenn. April 1.-Two men
with revolvers robbed Ben. Marsh's
gambling house early today. They
spent three minutes in the place and
secured over $1,000. No clue has been
secured as to their identity. Marsh and
his assistants were balancing cash
after the nights play when the rob-
bers rushed into the room. A purse on
the table contained $500. while Marsh
held $500 in his hands. The four men
in the room were ordered to lie down
on the floor or be killed. They quickly
obeyed and the robbers snatched the
money in sight Then the robbers or
dered Marsh and the others to stand up
and went through their pockets. The
gamblers made no resistance, as they
were threatened with instant death.
Only small amount was found in the
pockets Of the victims. and, covering
the inmates with revolvers. the rob-
bers backed from the room and es-
capped. So far the police have found no
clue to the robbers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
.CAUSEOF YELLOWFEVER
The Army Medical Department
Lays it on the
Mosquito,

work alike; 80 cents an hour from z
o'clock p. m. Saturday until o'clock a.
M, Monday, and headers to be paid the
usual advance over these figures. The
men refused to accept these terms and
a lockout was the result. Heretofore the
pay for night work has been 80 cents
an hour Between 700 and 800 long
shoremen in the employ of Furnice,
Witty & Co., limited, and the United
States Shipping Company went out on
a strike today.
The Longshoremen's Union is not at
present affiliated with the Central La
bor Union. The strikers are orderly
and no disturbances have occurred.
The shipping companies will endeavor
to import men from other Atlantic ports
to take the places of the strikers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-19
Especial to he Messenger

Raleigh, April 17.-This afternoon
an agreement was reached between the
corporation commission and Western
Union Telegraph COMPANY by which
the company is to pay taxes on an as
sessment of sS50O0O for the past two
years, together with all costs the state
has incurred in the suit and is also to
really makes tax on the valuation of
about $1,000 900.
The legislative committee finds today
that while ex-Clerk Martin stole from
both the Agricultural and Mechanical
college and the experiment station
funds, he made the stealings good, so
that the books practically balance.
1t is positively stated today that
Lieutenant Bradley ]. Wootten Of Will
mington now being mustered out of vol
unteers will getra captaincy in the
regular army.
All state institutions are. by the new
law, forbidden to incur any debts
but the same provides that the council
Of state may authorize any allow
ance of funds to meet emergencies.
The council met this afternoon and al
lawed $4,000 to the Western asylum to
prosecute work on the new building,
need for which is urgent mony to come
out Of the regular appropriation. The
council will take the same action re-
garding the other asylums. but will
not do SO regarding any other institu-
tions.
Adjutant General Rovster says it is
practically certain there will be an en-
campment Of the state guard this year
but the location has not vet been de-
cided on.