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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
RANGE CATTLE STEADY.
Claimed That the Packers Are Oper-
atnu at Normal Capacity,

dk SdpdStys
Determined TO remedy the condi.
ton here that made free marketing
hazardous. the killing interests have
made strenuous efforts 10 increase
their slaughtering capacity so that
moderate supplies could be readily alb
sorbed. How well the packers have
succeeded is evidenced by the fact
that they are operating their plants
at almost normal capacity and as the
United Dressed Beef company is again
in the trade, the cattle talent are con-
speedily getting in shape to do busi-
ness in a regular way once more, say
Rappal Bros. e. Co.. of Chicago, In
special letter to the Argus under
date OF August 20th. and they advise
as follows;
There was considerable expansion
in the marketward movement of range
stock this week and values were nom.
inally steady, excepting the common
grades, which were quarter of dol
lar lower than last weeks closing
range. Good clearances were made
and a top of $3.50 was paid Wednes-
day for an unusually good branch OF
strictly hay-fed beeves averaging L.
$40 pounds; a big string of 1877
pound hay fed steers were cashed In
at $40, and another bunch averaging
1896 pounds brought s460. A great
many western cattle went over the
scales at 81 to $40 and 1915 to 49,
80 was paid in numerous instances
Feeders averaging $50 pounds went
at $3.40 and as an illustration of the
status of the present feeder market
we cite the sale We made of Mr.. Geo.
J. Aliens cattle. We sold Mr.. AL.
lens feeders averaging 1,021 pounds
at 1915 and another bunch belonging
to the same party averaging S49 lbs,
at $3.40. Range heifers weighing $50
TO 1850 pounds, sold at $3.50 to $3.-
30, ard western cows tipping the
beam at S95 to 1902 at s2.S5 to 1915.
Range bulls weighing 1,275 to 1870
pounds found good outlet at s2.75
to 1910. Quality of fresh arrivals
was uniformly poor, being mostly OF
the Texas species, which accounts for
the low prices that were generally
paid. As stated in the opening par
agraph of this letter the United Dress
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
Must Get Out or pisarm.

Shanghai, Aug. 2O.-The Russian
torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi has
been ordered to stop repairing and
either leave this harbor at once or
disarm. The Russian cruiser Askold
must leave here Monday at noon.
These orders were issued by the tao
toi of Shanghai II is believed in of.
fetal circles that both warships will
disarm.
The taotoi notified the Russian
consul general here that If his or.
ders for the two vessels TO leave the
port or disarm were not at once obey.
ed the Chinese government would eff
feet the disarmament OF the ships and
that their crews would be held until
the termination of the war.
Permission to repair the boilers OF
the Askold was requested. The tao.
toi contends that the Askold came in
to port with two engines and that she
must leave port in the same condition
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
End of 5itter Fight.

Two physicians had a long and
stubborn fight with an abcess on my
right lung" writes J, +. Hughes, OF
Du Pont. Ga, and gave me up. Ev'
erybody thought my time mad come
AS a last resort tried DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. The
benefit I received was striking and
was on my feet n few days. Now
I'VE entirely regsined my health" II
conquers all coughs, colds and throat
and lung troubles ruaranteea oy
Delzell Drug Co. Price ooc and $l.Oo
Trial bottles free.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
Japs OFF Canqhai.

Shanghai, Aug. 21.-(Night.l THE
steamer Hating. which arrived here
today, reports having sighted a Japan
ese squadron last night off Gutzlaff is
land, aout 65 miles southeast of
Shanghai. The squadron showed no
light. The United States monitor
Monadnock and two torpedo boat de-
stroyers have been expected to be
ready to protect the neutrality of
Shanghai.
American Consul Goodnow has call
ed a meeting of the consular body for
10 o'clock tomorrow morning. II is
believed that foreign consuls will then
arrange means to strengthen the
hands of the taotai in dealing with
the matter of the Russian warships
here.
Later reports declare the japanese
squadron to be 20 miles from Woo
sung. Woosung is the outside har-
Dor of Shanghai.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

had been heavily damaged. was
stranded and partly sunk. The Tsu-
shima was hit only in the coal bunk
er, and the damage has already been
repaired. There was no damage nor
was there single casualty on eth
eT of the Japanese vessels"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
SENATOR iOAR DYING.
Venerable Son o. Massachusetts, APP
preaching End OF His Days.

Worcester, Mas, Aug. l9.-Today,
lockwood Hoar ssucd the following
bulletin:
The senator Is asleep and he has
a fairly comfortable day. He Is hold
ing his own.."
Senator Hoar suffering. 1t is
believed, from a postomatic conges'
tion of the left ling. due to impaired
heart action, and the belief is gener-
oil that the chances for his recovery
are less than they were early this
morning.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
Planning for Capture.

Chez Foo, August 21, (noon).-It
is reported that the Japanese before
Port Arthur have captured fort "25,"
one mile north of Golden Hill. The
japanese are not attempting to storm
Lao III promontory. Their right
wing terminates at Pigeon Bay. The
Russian garrison at Port Arthur is es-
timated at $4,000 men, covering an
area of IL miles. 1t is understood
that the Japanese plans contemplate
three days assault Oh Port Arthur.
They expect to triumph on the third
day. 1t is understood that they have
a sufficient force to maintain an as
saulting force of 60,O0U men through
out. -Four thousand Japanese are re-
ported to have landed at Dalny yes
terday.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
Wheat u Soaring.

Minneapolis, Avg. l5.-Reports Of
rain all over tn, northwest making
the crop situation already deplorable,
worse than ever, caused a wild bull
furore at the opnlng of the wheat
market today.
The September option touched ST.
16h while December went to sl.l22
and MAY to Sl.l3K.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
LOOKING for Trouble.

Shanghai, Aug 21.-Shanghai was
thrown into fever of excitement this
afternoon by the arrival of Japan
ese torpedo boat, which was sighted
coming in from the south at half past
four O'Clock. She passed Woosung at
full speed and started up the river for
Shanghai. The United States torpedo
boat destroyer Chauncey slipped her
cable and followed the Japanese de-
stroyer. The Japanese boat was
cleared for action. She anchored off
the Cosmopolitan dock, where the
Russian cruiser Askold is undergoing
repairs. The Chauncey came to an
chor practically between the dock and
the japanese destroyer.
There are at present no Chinese
men in this harbor, but the taotai has
telegraphed that Chinese cruiser be
sent Immediately. The Russian con-
sui general here fatty refuses to dis
arm the Askold, and the Russian tor
pedo boat destroyer Grozovoi, or TO
order them to leave the harbor. The
taotai has notified American Consul
Goodnow, who is dean of the consular
body, that China cannot protect the
foreign settlements. He contends that
Russia ignores the orders issued by
China, and that China mas no means
of making her obey them. Consul
Goodnow has called meeting OF the
consular body to take joint action for
the protection of foreign interests.
The Askold is docked adjacent to
the warehouses here of the Standard
Oil company, which are valued at
more than 100000. The Standard
Oil company has demanded protection
for its property from Consul Good
now.
The dock where the Askold lies is
owned by British interests. On one
side of this dock is German and
Dutch property and on the other side
American property. There are eight
Americans. one German. two British
and four French warships here.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
The Novik Joins McGinty.

Washington, Aug. 21.-The state
department today received the follow
ing cablegram from Minister Griscom
at Toxic:
Japanese fleet sunk Novik on SAX.
halin today"
The following details OF the attack
on the Novik have been received at
the Japanese legation:
The captain Of the protected cruis'
er Chitose reports that the Chitose
and the protected cruiser Tsushima
attacked the Russian cruiser Novik
AT Karsakovsk, Sakhalin island, on
the morning Of the goth. On the
morning OF the 21st the Novik, which
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
GRAND Array OFFICERS.
Veterans Will Meet Next Year II
Denver-Boys Still Marching.

Boston. Aug. B.-Gencral Wimon
Blackmar. of thB city, was elected
commander-in-chid of the Grand Army
of the Republic. Y acclamation at the
closing session )f the national en-
campment today, and Denver was Sc
lected as the plice for the encamp-
ment of 1905. Tie other national Of
ficers elected wee:
Senior vice lommandCrin-chief-
John II. King, Washington, ID. G.
Junior vice conmander-George W.
Patten, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Surgeon generil-Dr. Warren Il
King, indianapolis, Ind
Chaplain.in-chid-Rey. j. II. Brad
ford, Washington ID. C.
Later General Blackmar made the
following appointments;
Adjutant genenl-John +. Gilman.
Massachusetts.
Quartermaster general-Chas. Bur
rows. New Jerse,
Assistant quarermastcr general
J. II. Holcomb, pennsylvania.
Assistant geneal-E b. Stillings,
Massachusetts.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

Foley's Kidney Cure Is a medicine
free from poisons and will cure any
case OF kidney disease that Is not be-
yond the reach Of medicine. For sale
by E. 4. McKechnfe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

Many persons in this community
are suffering from kidney complaint
who could avoid fatal results by u.s.
ing Foley's Kidney Cure. Fore sale
by z. F. McKechnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

find nothing better for liver de-
rangement and constipation than
Chamberlains Somach and Liver
Tablets.-L. f. Aidrews Des Moines,
Iowa. For sale ly all druggists and
dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

Boston, Aug. B.-If anything were
needed to prove hat the Grand Army
of the Republic is still in fact a
mighty host. il vas to be found today
when, with half a million civilians
looking on, 26,00' survivors of the un-
ion forces of tie dlti war, assembled
here from all sections of the United
States, marched through the streets
of Boston.
Five and hall hours were requlr-
ed for the parad, to pass. 1t was a
severe strain on he old soldiers, but
generally the veterans bore the hard
ship well. More han three score of
them dropped from the ranks from ex-
haustion and hat prostration and
were cared for at the hospital.
The death of ore soldier marred an
otherwise happy day. Col. John p.
Pyron, a member of John Dix post
of New York, die, from heart failure.
induced by exhaustion. At least $50
spectators. mostl. women, tainted
during the parade and many persons
were slightly injured and had their
clothing torn in tie crush.
The spectacle the marching gray
haired soldiers WIS one calculated to
thrill, and everywhere the army was
received with appause. The columns
of the Blue swep up Beacon Hill.
Closely following the northerly side
of the famous Bston common, they
were reviewed finn the state house
by Governor Johr l.. Bates. who was
accompanied by distinguished person
ages. including Governor Van SAINT,
of Minnesota. former Governors Muir
ray Crane and Gorge S. Boutwell,, of
Massachusetts,. Hnry G. Lodge and
Booker T. Washington; and at City
Hall Mayor Patrids A. Collins review
ed the parade, h.ving as his guests
the mayors of lozcn cities. Among
those who witnessed the parade from
fremont street vas General Nelson
A. Miles. AT the end Of the route
Commander-in.chif John C. Black, of
the Grand Army the Republic, held
his review. Seyral former confed-
crate officers ocupied places in the
stand. Two thouand children joined
in Dixie" and tie Battle Hymn OF
the Republic"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

Washington, Aug. 22.-Consul Gen
eral Goodnow cabled the state depart
ment today that the conference of for
eign consuls at Shanghai, which ad-
journed this morning, was resumed in
the afternoon. After good deal OF
discussion no solution was offered for
the present condition Of affairs, and
it was suggested that each consul re-
port directly to his government, ask.
ing what should be done, II anything.
Mr.. Goodnow has no suggestions to
offer to the state department. He
has been giving instructions, which,
1t is believed, will prevent the Unit
ed States from being entangled in the
settlement of the question of China's
neutrality at Shanghai.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
Terms of Surrender.

iS'"o W Sdi'SHuSi.
Che Foo. Aug. IS, 8 p. ma battle
of huge proportions ragged around Port
Arthur August IA and 10, and it was
resumed August IL. The Japanese,
it is reported, sacrificed 10000 more
men. but gained important advan-
tages in the matter of position.
The above news was brought here
on junks. one of which having on
board three Russians. concealed in the
baggage of Chinese, to escape the ia
panese. left Port Arthur last night
and were blown rapidly to Che Foo
by gale.
The main force of the attack was
directed against the left wing and re-
suited In the capture of Pigeon bay
positions and some of the forts at
Lao Teshan. At Palunchang the ia
panese hastily mounted guns, which
did excellent service in aiding the
storming of the right wing, where the
Japanese are said to have captured
two forts of minor value, mounting
eight 4-inch guns, two siege guns and
six quick-firing guns.
The position that the Japanese oc-
cupy on Lao Teshang peninsula is not
clear, but numerous reports from Chi
nese sources aver that the japanese
have been seen In force in that Sec
tion. Apparently a cruiser attack or
iginating in Louisa bay swept through
the Pigeon bay positions into the pen
insula. in the doing of which ma
jority of the lives OF the expedition
were sacrificed.
On the 18th of August, the battle
lulled somewhat when the Japanese
sent the terms of surrender to Lieu
tenant General Stoessel. The terms
provided that the garrison should
march out with the honors of war
and join General Kuropatkin that
all civilians be brought to a place
designated by the Japanese admiral;
that the Russian warships in the har-
Dor numbering seven, namely, the
battleships Retvizan. Sevastopol, Po-
beida, Peresviet, Poltava and the ar
mored cruiser Bayan, the protected
cruiser Pallada and IL or more tor
pedo boat destroyers and four gun
boats, be surrendered to the Japan
eSe.
Lieutenant General Stoessel is al
legged to have received the terms with
a burst OF wonderful profanity, his
habitual taciturnity deserting him. He
strobe the floor until he became more
calm and then remarked that IL the
Japanese proposition was a joke IL
was In bad taste.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
RUSSIANS STILL
HOLD THE FORT
Japanese Pluekily Continue Their At
tacks on Port Arthur, Suffering
Terrible Loss.
TROUBLE ON AT SHANGHAI
Little Yellow Men Determined That
Russia Shall Not Violate Neu-
trality of China.

st. Petersburg, Aug. ga dis
patch from Che Foo dated August q,
says that according to Chinese re,
ports, the Japanese yesterday bonn
barded Port Arthur from o'clock In
the morning until 1 o'clock in the
afternoon, pouring in a heavy fire,
but that the Russians succeeded in
silencing the Japanese batteries. The
Japanese fleet was not engaged. hay'
ing put farther out to sea.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

Toxic. Aug. ia Russian gunboat
of the Otvajni type struck a mine and
sank of Laoti promontory. the ex-
treme southern point of the Kwan
Tung peninsula, on which Port Arthur
Is situated. at 8 O'Clock on Thursday
night.
The Otvajni is an armored gunboat
of 1,50O tons displacement, launched
in 1894, and carries one 9-inch gun,
one 6-inch gun and ten quick-firing
guns. She has two torpedo tubes,
has a speed of fifteen knots and car
ries crew of 142 men
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24
MAY Lay Sieue.

Chez Foo, Aug. 21, 8 a. ma re-
liable authority declares that yester-
days (Saturdays) attack on Port Ar
thur was unsuccessful but continued
last night and today. and will go on
for one more day If the Japanese are
still repulsed- A siege is expected.
1t is alleged that the check of Sat
urday does not jeopardize the pro-
gress of the japanese assault as plan
ned.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

Shanghai. Aug. 22.-John Goodnow,
the American consul general, who is
dean of the consular corps, presided
at the meeting of the foreign consuls
here today. All foreign countries with
consulates were represented. NJ.
Odagari, japanese consul, and M.
Leinmenoff. the Russian consul, were
in attendance. NJ. Odagari left sick
bed to attend the meeting. He made
a vigorous protest against the pres
ence of the Russian cruiser Askold
and the torpedo boat destroyer Groz-
ovoi in Shanghai harbor, and declared
that China had failed in her duties
as a neutral power. He asserted that
the Japanese had the right to take
the Independent step of entering the
harbor and seizing the two vessels.
The attitude of NJ. OdagaTi was war
like and uncompromising.
NJ. Kleinmenoff protested against
the entering of the harbor yesterday
by a Japanese destroyer, and insisted
upon the right of the two Russian
warships in question to stay and re-
pair damages.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

Lao Yang, Aug. 22.-Japanese
troops in considerable force are con-
oentrating on the southern front Of
the Russian army, and there is con-
tinual skirmishing, but no immediate
prospects of a big battle. During the
night they keep up firing on the Rus
sian outposts, but the Russian troops
have strict orders not to reply. The
Chinese say that 10000 japanese
troops, with 200 guns, have landed at
Yin Kow, part of these troops going
New Chwang and part TO Hal Cheng.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-24

Continued on Sixth page.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-14
PLANS FOR HIGH PRESSURE SERVICE
Scheme to Have Everything in Readiness for
Speedy Completion of Work.

Commissioner Oakley, OF the Water Supply. Gas
and Electricity Department yesterday transmitted
to Mayor Mcclellan the report of Chief Engineer
Hill the preliminary work for the new high
pressure water system. The report recommends
provision for additional floor space In the engineers
office and the appointment OF six draughtsmen
three to be paid $1,000 and three to be paid at $3.50
year, who will prepare all the maps, showing the
exact location of mains in the streets. we'll as
the proposed location OF the high pressure fire SER
vice pipe, the exact location of hydrnnts and other
details OF construction, This force will also pre-
pare specifications while the field work is going on
1t is proposed to ascertain the situation of all
sub-surface Instructions and while the survey OF
the affected district is going have the Corpora
Ion Counsels office take the necessary legal steps
Tor the requirement of property that will be needed
IN this manner the chief engineer says everything
VIII be ready Tor the prosecution OF the work when
the contract Is let. and there being distractions
II can be pushed to a speedy completion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-14
Fran The London Globe.

Fran The London Globe
In spite Of the protests OF authors, who may
well be supposed TO be capable judges OF such
question, many people continue TO have a linger-
ing belief in the value OF bad handwriting. IT
has so frequently happened that OF genius
have been igegiple writers that those who are
always apt to mistake the failings of greatness
for greatness itself have come TO consider a fair
round hand an Impossible accompaniment Of
literary merit
TIE late James Psyn. who wrote hand which
he was wont 10 describe "cataleptic," pro-
tested vigorously against this superstition, and
backed up his remarks by instancng numerous
friends OF his whose writings We're almost as
easy 10 read in manuscript in print. Wilkie
Collins was one % these, Miss Martineau was
another. and there were several others Of equal
emnence- But the superstition continues 10
flourish. Nowadays, says a writer, there is n sort
OF feeling abroad that the whose writing
car easily be read is at the best not more than
mediocre absurd az this feeling seems at first
sight Il s. not without lis excuse. CopperDlate
writing, OF The type affected in business firms, is
only unsigatly, bur argues an absence Of
character. The ideal hand is one shat Is full OF
character without heing illegIble; ard this IS
Very rarely found. People do not seem able 70
a.oiG cS9pe-piate without running into ''cata-
le-,E-."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-14
INADVERTENTLY.
A IRE London Chronicle.


kn5.6ezteslty was the last, or nearly the last
c. Cherries ReaGe'5 hobbies. He wrote To the
papers, aat Hhen ae did th6t g was at Sore
length and vita some energy. What do house,
rlaids care Cor a hereafter? Nothing'' eaid
Mark Jwain. when they put his boots every
morning in new place But IL was against
aursenaios that Charles Reade brought the
charge OF injury 70 the human race For they
insist on the chia's using his right hand To the
neglect OF his lett, and their evil cpunsels II II
him his lifetime. as 20 any natural disability
OF the lett hand dependent on its dIrectfng
lones OF the erain)' Charles Resde considered it
20 De oiEproyea ey two great left hand feats
and be gave his readers--too much IKE a schooI
tea.cher encouraging a ciass--a week 10 name
mem .hat rc1aer vas right who guessed the
ssosnsi az sle p3si.sts 10 be the left hands
IN question; though pianist might have a vote
to-day. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-14
PLEASED WITH THE MISSOURI.
The Battleship Returns to Hampton Roads
Trial Board Goes to Washington.

Newport News. Va, May 1S.-The battleship
Missouri returned TO Hampton Roads this afternoon
after a successful trial run to sea, the trial
board which has been aboard for the last twenty
four hours, returned to Washington tonight This
was the final acceptance trial The members of the
board are pleased with the ships performance, and
VIII hand IN a favorable report.
The Missouri Will go into drydoclt next week for
repairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-14
FARMERS FOREMEN

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But a number of good may by cousuIt-
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columns.