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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
RANGE LOOKS GOOD.
Abundance Of Grass and Good Pros.
poets for Heavy Crops.

II fell to the lot of a representative
Of the ARGUS this week. while on a
still hunt for news. to ride over a
large amount OF range and through
many Of the principal farming and
ranching districts on the Upper Ju-
dith. The ranges are in good shape
and all kinds OF stock. despite the
lateness OF the season, are rapidly
putting on fat. The result of the first
two days work of the horse roundup
at Philbrook was a large bunch OF
range horses, which. with hardly an
exception. were shed of entirely and
In good shape.
Crops OF all kinds are a little back.
ward owing to the prolonged coldness
OF the season, but the past weeks
warm weather has made a wonderful
difference to all kinds OF grain. There
Is considerable water in the Judith
and reports brought down from the
mountains are to the effect that snow
can yet be found in the gulches and
the higher mountains.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
THE BoERs SURRENDER.
Many viii be Allowed to Return
Home at Once.

Pretoria, June 7.-Arrangements for
the disposal of the surrendered burgh-
ers are almost complete. No large
concentration camps will be allowed
in the outlying districts. owing to the
difficulty which might arise in feed
ing the people. The burghers who
can subsist upon their farms will be
given ten days rations and allowed
to begin their new life Immediately.
Those who are unable to subsist will
be permitted to join their families in
the camps and remain there until
their homes are once more made hab-
table. All others will be divided
among the various camps.
The outlook for further settlement,
without further friction. grows bright.
er. the more one sees of the surrender.
ed burghers and talks with them.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
Barn Changes Hands.

The Lewistown Livery Barn chang.
ed hands again last week and is now
being run by U. G. Keller on behalf
of Skillman & Co. Of Big Timber.
A number OF new rigs and fine driv.
ing horses have already been put in
by the new proprietors and a high.
grade hack will be on call in the near
future. 1t is the intention of the new
management to thoroughly renovatc
and remodel the barn and to keep
the finest rigs and the best horses
for the accommodation OF their pat.
rons.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
MATRoNs MEDAL CONTEST.
Mesdames viii Compete In Prize Ora

Mesdames viii Compete In Prize Ora.
tory at cuIver's hall June goth.
The following program for the Ma.
irons Silver Medal Oratorical Con-
test at Culver's hall. June Goth, has
been announced:
Prayer. Rev. Winters.
Matrons chorus.
Grafton. THE Two Glasses"
Lewistown Quartette, Messrs. Smith,
Blodgett, Vaughn and Beebe.
Grafton. How to Curtail the Liquor
Traffic"
German air. Wagner.
Grafton, rs the w. C. T. U. Worthy
of Citizenship"
Piano solo, Mrs. willard.
Grafton, THE Cause Of Temperance"
Vocal solo. Mrs. Johnson.
Grafton. "A Voice From the Poor
House."
Vocal duet, Cleo and Willie Deaton.
Vocal solo. Mrs. White.
Presentation of medal. Rev. Win
ters.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
A WlFE'S PERIL.
Good Show at cuiver's Hall Saturday
Nlqht.

The hall was crowded on Saturday
evening on the occasion OF the Elk's
benefit given by the Buchanan South.
ern Stock Co. assisted by local tai.
ent. The play. "A Wife'e PERIL" was
well put on and many Of the situa.
tions were heartily applauded. Louis
Blodgett and Louie Vaughn. two local
amateurs, gave several very laughable
specialties and were accorded a cou-
pie of hearty encores. Mr.. Egan, a
late arrival in the city. whose ser.
vices were enlisted for the occasion.
sang a couple of solos in a very cap
able manner while several excellent
selections were rendered by Mobiles
orchestra, the majority Of whom gave
their services free. The evening 8
entertainment was thoroughly enjoy.
ed by those present and in the neigh.
borhood of 800 went into the Golfers
OF the Elks as the result OF the ben,
eft.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
GRAND CELEBRATION.
There Will be a Hot Time at GarneiIi
on the Glorious Fourth.

The residents in the vicinity of Gar
neill have determined to celebrate
the occasion of the Fourth Of July in
a suitable and joyous manner, and to
that end have made elaborate prepar.
ations to entertain the public. who
should be wise enouh 10 spend the
day there.
Horse races. foot races, and all kinds
OF sports are on the program for the
day. while base ball and tennis will
be provided for the devotees OF the
games. Prof. Brissette will give an
exhibition on a revolving ladder. while
the Hon. w. A. Hedges Is to be the
orator Of the day.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
II a Man Lie TO You,

And say some other salve. ointment,
lotion, oil or alleged healer is as good
as Bucklen's Arnica Salve, tell him
thirty years OF marvellous cures of
Piles, Burns, Boils. Corns. Felons, vi.
GERS. Cuts. Scalds. Bruises and Skin
Eruptions prove It's the best and the
cheapest. 25 cents at Williams drug
store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
Aim Of the Measure 10 to Not Only
Punish Murderers With Death but
Punish conspiraeies.
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE HoAR BILL
Extends Protection to Vice President,
Cabinet Officers, Foreign Ambas
sadors and Ministers.

Washington, June 9.-The house to-
day passed the bill to protect the
president. vice president. members of
the cabinet and foreign ministers and
ambassadors. and to suppress teach.
ings OF anarchy, by vote OF 172 to
3S.
A motion to recommit the measure
with instructions to strike out certain
features was defeated by II to 1913.
The bill is a substitute for the sen.
ate measure. which contained no anti.
anarchy provisions but which did con-
tain provision omitted from the sub.
stitute for a body guard for the pres
ident.
The substitute consists OF thirteen
sections. II provides that any person
who shall unlawfully. purposely and
knowingly kill the president or vice
president or any officer entitled by
law to succeed the president. any for.
eign ambassador or minister accred.
tied to this country. while engaged in
the performance Of his official duties,
or because OF his official character or
because of any of his acts or commits
sions. shall suffer death. Any person
who attempts to commit any of the
above offenses shall be imprisoned
not less than ten years.
Any person who aids, abets or con.
spires with another to commit any of
the above offenses shall be deemed a
principal.
Any person who advocates the un-
lawful killing of an officer OF the gov
ernment. or Of the government OF any
civilized nation, because OF his official
capacity, or who openly justifies such
killing with intent to secure commits
sion OF any OF the above offenses,
shall be fined from $500 to $1,000 and
Imprisonment from ten TO twenty
years. Any person who conspires or
advises any person to assault or kill
within or without the United States.
the chief magistrate Of foreign coun-
try because of his official character,
shall be punished as follows:
II the attempt is made and death
results. such offender shall suffer
death. II such attempt does not result
in death, punishment shall be a fine
of $500 to $1,000 and imprisonment
from five to twenty-five years. II such
attempt Is not made, the punishment
shall be a similar fine and imprison.
ment. from one to five years.
Section eleven provides that any
person who is opposed to all organic.
ed government. or is a member of any
Organization entertaining or teaching
such opposition. shall not be allowed to
ltutSi tuc puitcu otdtts, anu tildt an
person who aids such person to en-,
ter shall be fined from $500 to $4,000
and Imprisonment from one TO five
years. Section eleven prohibits the
naturalization OF anarchists and EN-
powers the courts to investigate and
before issuing final papers TO re1uire
an affidavit OF the applicant Affirming
the truth of every material fact nee
essary for naturalization. The las,
section Of the bin provides that in
prosecutions under the first seven sec
tions OF the act. il should be presumed
until the contrary is proved, that the
president or other officer is engaged in
his official duties at the time Of the
offense.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
Seuur In Better.

Billings. Mont, June 6.-The condi-
ton Of II. B. Segur. general agent Of
the Burlington railway. who was
brought home from Cody. wyo, yes.
terday. suffering from a stroke Of
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11

paralysis, that affects his entire left
side, was somewhat improved today.
He rested we'll last night and ate
hearty dinner today.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11
M'kiNLEY AND LINCOLN.
Elegat Floral Offerings Placed In the
Tombs of Both Presidents.


Tombs of Both Presidents.
Springfield, ILL.,, June 7.-One thous-
and people came to this city today
for the second annual pilgrimage of
the Lincoln and Mckinley association.
Floral tributes were simultaneously
laid upon the tomb OF Lincoln here
and that Of Mckinley at Canton. Ohio,
while In both instances evergreens
from the tomb of Washington at
Mount Vernon we're intermingled with
the flowers. The excursionists who
came here today were composed
chiefly of delegations from Missouri.
Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. The
principal delegation of 500 came from
st. Louis, where the organization was
formed.
The following telegram was forward.
ed to Mrs. Mckinley:
IN the name of the Lincoln McKin-
ley association, as president. | send
you greeting. and as was stand here
laying floral tribute upon the casket
of our martyred president, Abraham
Lincoln, we turned our hearts in love
and affection to the silent tomb in
that city where lies our other martyr
ed president, VIM. Mckinley, your
noble husband.
(Signed) l.. NJ. CoNKLING,
president"
Canton, o.. June 1.-Two beautiful
floral emblems were sent here today
by the Lincoln and Mckinley clubs
of Chicago. to be placed on the casket
of the late President Mckinley. At
the same hour similar tribute was be.
ing paid at the tomb of Lincoln at
Springfield. Mrs. Mckinley received
the flowers and executed the wishes
of the senders. She timed her daily
visit to the tomb to correspond with
the hour arranged at Springfield, and
entering the vault tenderly laid the
emblems on the casket. One was O
wreath of lilies sent on behalf of the
club, another a wreath of carnations
sent on behalf of President Conkling
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11

A small but complete stock Of office
supplies 10 kept on hand at this office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-11

Hsw Are Year Kisaeyss
m Hob P ~ tSrsy M 81.
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CONTINUED on Sixth Page).
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12
LETUS BE YOUR
WATCHMAN.

To some extent the impression
prevails that almost anybody can
: fix a watch" and many only learn
by c. sly experience that 1t Is not so,
The t1uker, the natu, aLbrrn mech.
anic the genius 'Uho can fix a. y.
thir 4" finds nim> Elf at Sea " nen he
whs n ne tack es hie watch for
the acjustme't to posi- io' AZ d
isocl,ronIsm requires some thing be.
sides mechanical skill There Is no
minute detail With which We are
not familiar In the mechanical and
mathematical adjustment of a time
piece Agents for the Parker
Fountain Pen.
S. J. ANDERSON & CO.,
jewelers..
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12

DIR. V. N. Jones left the city this
afternoon for Denver, Col. He will
be absent from the city about four
weeks.
Miss Unice Piatt, of the South
Side, went to Matamoras this morn
Ing where she will be the guest oil
friends tor few days.
Mrs. Lake and little daughter, Of
avenue A, returned to the city this
morning from a visit with relatives
at points in Pennsylvania.
George Morrison, the genial
superintendent of the Mutual Oil
and Gas company, went to Wheel
Ing this morning on business.
Attorney c. R. Martin, of Mid
dlebourne, spent last evening In
the city very pleasantly with one of
Sistersville's fairest daughters.
Mrs. J. c. ellison left yesterday,
In company with her brother, Mr..
Baird, for Wichita, Kan. Her
many friends regret her departure.
H. W.Roberts, the popular Wells
street merchant, left efor Wheeling
and other points north last evening
on business mission of few days.
George Drummond, who Is en-
gagged in business at New Castle,
Pa, arrived In the city last evening
and will visit his family for few
days.
Misses Matte and Sue Bridge
man, two charming young ladies
who reside just north Of New Mar.
tinsville, are guests of relatives In
the city.
Fo. sale-Ope 9 room house on
Springdale street with large LOT,
water and gas connected. FL 'ur,
ther particulars call on q. &. kes'
terson. 7 10 st
o. A. Leach and J. W. Jackson,
of Middlebourne, passed through
the city this morning on their way
to Sheraden, Pa, where they hold
positions with the American Bridge
company.
Uniform Rank of the z. 0. T. M d.
will give moonlight excursion o l
Thursday evening, July 18th. The
occasion will doubtless be most
enjoyable one, and the steamer will
90 as far south as St, Msrys. Prof.
Helms full orchestra will furnish
the music. There will be abun-
dance of refreshments on board the
boat, and dancing will he the prin.
cipal amusement of the evenings
outing. Secure your tickets early.
II
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12
Local and Personal Briefs

Remember the sale and social
Saturday evening. Krug building.
II IT
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Weaver, of
Wellsville, Ohio, were registered at
the Hotel Mercer today.
It your eyes trouble you consult
DR.. Wells at the Hotel Mercer this
week only. 1tt
George Leazear, of the firm OF
Leazear Bros, went to Smithheld
this morning on business.
Dr.. Wells the we'll known Wheel
ing Eye Specialist Is at the Hotel
Mercer this week. tt
Harve Hicks. the we'll known
horse buyer of Mouudsville, was a
business caller In the city today.
For Sale-Six room house. For
particulars call at 1873 Virginia
street OK at this Office. TT
G. W. Hill,of Marletta,is visiting
his brother.ln-law Mr.. Ralph
Broadwater, of north Main street.
w. P. Norris, OF the Eureka Pipe
Line company, left the city this
morning for points north on bust
ness.
W. E. Smith, of Cheshire, O.,
passed through the city this morn.
Ing on his way to Wick to visit
friends.
IL. Thompson, a we'll known
oil operator of this city, returned
last evening from business trip to
Marietta.
Col. G. E. Mcclure, a prominent
oil operator of this city, returned
last evening from a short business
trip to Wheeling.
Frank Moore, who Is contracting
In the Cameron oil field, arrived In
the city last evening and will re-
main over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Murphy, of
Piney, arrived In the city last eve
ming and will visit relatives and
friends for few days.
Mrs. Mary A. Custer, who has
been spending the summer with
her daughter Mrs. Samp Thistle, of
north Water street. left for Burgetts-
town, Pa, this morning where she
will visit her children, Mrs. Fulton,
for a few weeks.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12
These are joyous days.

These are joyous days.
This Is balmy weather.
Harry Arters continues, 10 re-
cover from his late illness.
P. NJ. Underwood, of Alma, was
in the city today on business.
DR.. Wells the Eye Specialist at
the Mercer this week. I IT
oh. B. Brown, of Scio, O., was reg
istered at the Hotel Mercer today.
For rent:-Five room house on
Main street. II. B. Crane. 81 tt
D A. Bartlett, of Marietta, was
a business caller In the city today.
Wanted: A collectors lady pre-
ferred. Oil Review Office. 10 st
Deputy County Clerk, F. R.
Hickman Is business caller In the
city.
W. G. Hays, of Diamond Square,
went to Wheeling this morning on
business.
Miss Mary Reppard, of Middle
b1urne. spent the day shopping In
the city.
]. B. Duffy, a we'll known oil op.
orator, left the city last evening for
Pittsburg.
Hon. Selmon Wells, of Long
Reach, was q business caller In the
city today.
F Robinson, of the Eureka Pipe
Line company, went to Ben Run
this morning.
B. A. Moses, a we'll known oil
operator of Marietta, was business
caller here today.
G. F. Mercer, proprietor of the
Hotel Mercer, was st. Marys bus
mess caller today.
w. H. Aspinwall. of the Carter
Oil company, was business visitor
at Wheeling today.
Capt. B. r. Bowers, New Mar.
tiusville, was a business caller In
the city last evening.
Attorney c. E. Pyle, of Middle.
bourne was In the city last evening
on legal legal business.
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Armstrong,
of Middlebourne, were guests OF
the Hotel Mercer today.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12
fillmore & Ohio Railroad Excur
sIOns 90 Atlantic city,

Cape May, Sea Isle City and
Ocean City, N. J., Ocean City, Md ,
and Rehoboth Beach, Del, at very
low rates, Thursdays, June 10, July
II and 81, Aug. ID and 20, and
Sept. q, 1902. Tickets will be good
sixteen days, including date of
sale. For full information concern
Ing tickets, stop overs, time OF
trains, sleeping and parlor car &C
commodatious, call on or address
nearest Ticket Agent, Baltimore &
Ohio R. R., for full information.
Sept. S.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12
July Millinery
A few special price offerings
for July.

A few special price offerings
for July.
At s. 50 each, a great mum.
Der of smart hats that sell
regularly for $500 to $1,000.
At soc to $500 each, good
shirt waist hats that were
$500 to $500,
At $500 to $500 each,
hats that were $3.50 to $500,
and worth every cent of 1t.
At $500 each, artistic Gre.
atoms Of the best makers that
were $1,000.
A third off on Chiidren,s
and Misses hats.
Think of the savings this
means for you, $3.50 hats at
81. 100; s. 90 hats for 81 90. A
very charming lot to choose
from,
s. & F. MCCOACH.
zI2 Charles ST. Phone So
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12
.TonOrrow is the second Sunday

s. P. Parker, of Wheeling, was
registered at the Hotel Wells today.
| August fashion magazines are in
and for sale at McCoy's Book store.
H. o. Stealey, of Wheeling, was
a business caller In the city this
afternoon.
There will be grand outing Sun
day at Willlamson's island. Every
body invited.
Delineator, Designer and other
fashion magazines for August at
McCoy's Book store.
DR.. J L. Thistle and son Archie
left on the afternoon train for their
home at Washington, Pa.
Quite a number of people are
leaving the city to spend the sum
mer hot term at some resort.
Daniel Twyman, the obliging
hackman of Midolebourne, went to
Smithfeld this morning on busi'
ness.
Mrs. j.. Olmstead and daughter
Lillian went to St. Marys today
where they will spent Sunday with
relatives.
G. E: Chadderdon, the we'll
known contract teamster, of the
South Side. went to Wheeling this
morning on business.
The river Is rising and will on
tinue to raise until tomorrow eve
ming. The big Virginia Is due
down tomorrow for Cincinnati.
Wanted: At the Review Office, a
good binder and ruler. Steady job
and good wages. Apply at once to
the Oh Review, city: IL st
Blackberries are coming In In
goodly quantities and will be cheap
before the week coming closes.
There Is an enormous crop this sea-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Crane and
children will leave tomorrow on the
steamer Lorena tor a farm house
near Waterford, on the Muskingum
where they will rusticate for two
weeks.
Rev. R. F. Getty and Mr.. E. II.
Bcstock, of Cameron, and Mr.. W.
B Jones, of Wheeling, were guests
guests of Rev. and Mrs. Bowden
during their attendance at c. Z.
convention.
Mrs. S: B. Agnew, of Brown
Betty street, left the city this morn
ing Con a pleasure trip of a few
weeks which she will spend at
Cambridge Springs, Erie, Pa, and
Chautauqua, N. Y.
DR.. Wells, the we'll known
Wheeling specialist, will visit Sis
tersvllle this week. If you are
troubled with your eyes and have
been unable to secure relief else
where consult him at the Hotel
Mercer. TT
Yeast and salt rising bread, rolls,
pie, cake, chicken, meats and salads
Oh sale In the Krug building, Satur
day afternoon ard evening by the
w. c. T. U. ladies. Ice cream and
cake, coffee and lemonade will be
served. Your patronage will be
appreciated. 112t
We have taken the agency for
and now have In stock a full line of
the Warnecke Sectional Book
Cases. Prices the same as the fac
tory charges for them. Please give
US your orders for your cases you
may need. McCoy's Book Store.
, 73t
The Sistersville Ferry company
had the misfortune to lose barge
of coal this morning. The coal had
only arrived from the mines near
Bellaire, Ohio, but a short time
when the boat sprang a leak and
sank In several feet of water AS
the river Is still rising the coal will
doubtless be almost a total loss.
John Stealey has sold his old
barn at the lower corner of Wells
and Catherine streets and 1t Is be-
Ing RACED, preparatory to removing
the lumber and timbers to Grape
Island. Mr.. Joseph Mckay Is the
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12
FRBE TRIP
To New York Also Atlantic City
and Washington, D. e., Thurs
day, July I7lh.

The object of the trip Is to afford
prospective furniture buyers a
chance to visit the New York 23rd
Furniture Exposition, which Is tor
dealers only, but a member of our
firm will be there and admit any
customer. Under one roof In one
of New York's biggest buildings
you will see fifty thC usard samples
of furniture each representing an
expression of a sktlled designer
and the ideas of $50 manufacturers.
You can readily realize that no
dozen stores combined could give
you such a variety to select from,
and while our stock has always
been large enough to meet the de-
mands upon 1t, we would like to
show you through this wonderful
exposition of the furniture makers
art.
Any one purchasing $too worth
or more can deduct from the bill
one.half of the railroad fare. and If
the purchases amount 10 $500 or
more you can deduct the whole
amount of your railroad ticket. Re
member you buy In New York, you
pay Us In SistersvilIe after you re.
ceive the goods. Please notify as
If you expect to 60.
5tf Mccoy BROS.
We play ball Monday and Tues
day.
Moonlight excursion Thursday
night.
B. ]. Jemison and J. W. Swar,
two well known local oil operators
of Middlebourne, are In the city.
D. A. Bartlett. president of the
new bank at Marietta and formerly
a we'll known oil producer here,
was In the city today shaking hands
with his many friends In this city.
The ball game Monday and Tues
day will be the finest ball ever
played In this city. 1t costs the
Association over two huudred d.
lars to get the club here, so our
base bail lovers should all turn out
and help pay these expenses.
Miss George Wells, who had the
misfortune to fall and seriously In.
lure herself few weeks ago. IS
slowly recovering. Miss Wells Is
being tenderly cared for by her SIS
tiers Miss Lucy Wells and Mrs.
Mary Talbot at the home Of the
latter lady.
Sena'o Y. B. Scott yesterday
appointed William Garfield Hayes,
of this ci.y, as a candidate for ad.
mission to he United States naval
academy at Annapolis. Philip Brit
tingham, son of Rev. Jacob Britting'
ham, of the Island, is appointed
first alternate.
The appointment of Mr.. Hays was
MADE through The personal solicita-
ton of som. {" III local politicians.
The appointment meets with the
approval of everybody. Mr.. Hays
Is S''ady young man, temperate,
industrious and a model young man
ard will make fine scholar. We
extend him Our hearty congratula.
lions over securing this most de.
sirable appointment.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-12

Cut this out and take 1t to Grier's
drug store and get a box of Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
cts. They also correct disorders
of the stomach. Price IS cents.