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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
BRITT THE CHAMPION.
California Boy Gets the Decision ov.
er corbett In Twenty Rounds.


woodward's Pavilion, San Francis
co. March 25.-James Britt, OF Cal
ifornia, was given the decision to-
night over VIM. Rothwell better
known as Young Corbett," OF Colo
rado In a 20.round contest at Wood
wards pavilion. Up to the seven
teenth round Corbett's advantage was
apparent. but In that round Britt raj.
lied and rained rights and lefts on
various portions OF Corbetts anatomy.
forcing the champion to clinch to
save himself. The styles Of the two
boxers were entirely distinctive.
Britt fought for the body most OF the
time. while Corbett devoted himself
to the face. head and jaw. Britt
weighed Just 129 pounds. but Cor
belts weight was not made public.
though II Is understood that he was
al least a pound and half below
the agreed weight, 1870 pounds.
Both men fought hard In every
round. Britt In his crouching attl-
tude was able to guard his stomach
effectively, though Corbett was able
to land on his head and Jaw.
In the first few rounds Britt found
the Denver mans stomach repeated
ly, though his blows lacked steam.
Britt's ability TO assimilate punish
ment and his endurance were simply
marvellous. At no time during the
20 rounds did Britt break ground. He
always brought the fight to Corbett,
Britt was severely punished. yet was
at all times ready to take more, and
finally outgamed the champion. The
pace that both men set was of a
nature 20 make both men tired. How
ever, their condition brought them,
after minutes rest, to the center OF
the ring with renewed vigor. Britt
was better at the outfighting, Corbett
superior at the inhghting. Britt had
the best foot work and the greatest
speed. Corbett showed himself a
clever fighter at times and the heav
Ter hitter.
After the fight Referee Eddie Gran
ey said: Il simply gave the decision
to the man who had the best OF the
fight"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
NOTED AUTHOR DEAD.
Sir Edwin Arnold, Writer Of "Tthe
Light Of Asia" Passes Away.

Sir Edwin Arnold, Writer OF 1.-THE
Light Of Asia" Passes Away.
London. March 24.-Sir Edwin Ar.
mold. the author, died In London to-
Gay.
Sir Edwin Arnold, English journal.
LIST and poet, was born at Rochester,
June 10. 1882. He graduated at OK.
ford university In 1854. with honors,
and was afterward appointed prin-
cipal of the government Sanskrit col.
lege at Poona, Bombay presidency,
India. This appointment gave him an
excellent opportunity OF studying ori.
entail languages and literature. upon
which he founded his after fame.
He returned to England In 1861,
and became an editorial writer on
the Daily Telegraph.
Mr.. Arnold has produced many
works OF literary merit. but 1t Is as
a poet, chiefly OF oriental subjects
that he is best known. In 1879 ap-
peared his Light of Asia" and epic
dealing with the life and teachings
Of Buddha, which work has passed
through GO English and 80 American
editions. and has been set to music
by Dudley Buck.
Upon the proclamation OF Queen
Victoria as empress of India, Mr.. Ar
mold was NAMED a companion OF the
Star OF India: in 1888 he was created
a knight commander of the Indian
empire. He received decorations
from the rulers OF japan. Siam. Per.
sia and Turkey. In 1889 he lectured
In the United States. and again In
1891. on his return from Japan. He
represented the London Daily Tele-
graph at the coronation of the car
of Russia May, 1896.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
GOES o NTHE STAGE.
Miss Mildred corbln Makes eebut
in Butte.


Butte. March 25.-One OF the SEN
sations of the week In this city has
been the stage debut OF Miss Mildred
Corbin. who is doing a dancing turn
at the Grand. Miss Corbin Is men,
ber OF one of the old aristocratic fam.
lilies OF New York, and her parents
were anon gthe early settlers OF this
state. Her sister, Miss Clara Corbin,
is a teacher In this city. while an.
other sister Is teacher In the state
university at Missoula. The family
resided a number OF years In this
city and has a host OF warm friends
here. Durin gthe past two years Mrs.
Corbin and family have been resi-.
dents of Missoula, with the exception
of Miss Clara, who is a teacher In
the public schools here.
Miss Mildred Corbin is clever
young woman. yet In her teens. and
should she continue on the vaudeville
stage may make a name and fame
Tor herself.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
FIGHTING ON
SEA AND LAND
Russians Report That One Of
Their ships stood on Entire Fleet
Of japanese Torpedo Boats.
EVEN BREAK IN BIG LANL FIGHT
General kuropatkin Starts Things
when Ne lands on The Battle
Front-Praise for the Japs.

Special to the Argus by Courtesy Of
Great Falls Tribune.
st. Petersburg, March 29.-General
Kuropatkin in his first report to the
emperor announces that offensive
land operations had taken place
against the Japanese. these opera
tions took the form of cavalry at
tack by six companies of Cossacks
against four squadron of Japanese
cavalry. Despite cross fire which
was cleverly directed against the en-
envy tribute is paid to the tenacity
of the Japanese, who only ceased to
fire after a combat of one and one
half hours. Before the Russians could
follow up their advantage three ia
panese squadrons gslloped toward
the town. which two Of them succeed
ed in reaching, the third being driv.
en- back In disorder. The fire main
tanned was so destructive that the
japanese were unable to make an ef.
fective return. japanese reinforce
ments arriving, ON account of the su-
periority of the enemy the Russians
determined to retire, doing so with
out embarrassment.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
DEATH FOR AssAssiNs.
Measure for Protection OF High offi.
eisIs Favorabiy Reported.

Washington. March 26.-The SEN
ate committee on judiciary today or.
dered a favorable report on a bill to
protect the president OF the United
states. Several bills have been un.
der consideration by both the senate
and the house committees since the
assassination OF President Mckinley.
The bill reported today follows:
Section THAT any person who
shall, within the limits of the Unit.
ed States or any place subject to the
Jurisdiction thereof, willfully and ma
liciously kill or cause the death OF the
president or vice president of the
United States. or any officer thereof
upon whom the power and duties OF
president have evolved under the
laws. shall suffer death.
Section THAT any person VINO
shall, within the limits Of the United
States and any place subject to the
jurisdiction thereof. willfuliy and ma
liciously kill or cause the death of
any officer OF the United States, en-
titled under the constitution thereof
10 act as president In case of the re-
moval. death. resignation or inability
Of both president and vice president
while he is engaged In the perform
ance OF his duties or because OF his
Official duties OF character, or be-
cause Of his official acts or omissions.
or who by killing such official shall
cause such vacancy In the Office by
him held at q time when by the con.
stitution and laws OF the United
States It would be the duty of such
person or such persons to act as
president, shall suffer death.
Section 3.-That any person who
shall. within the limits OF the Unit.
ed States or any place subject to the
jurisdiction thereof. willfully and ma.
liciously kill any ambassador or min.
lister Of any foreign state or country
accredited to the United States and
being within such limits and while
engaged In the performance OF his of.
ficial duties or because of his official
character or because of his official
acts or omissions. shall suffer death.
Section 4.-That any person who
within the limits of the United States
or any place subject to the jurisdic
ton thereof. willfully and maliciously
kill or attempts to commit either
crimes defined In sections l. 2 and :
of this bill shall suffer death or al
the discretion of the court shall be
imprisoned at hard labor for not less
than ten years.
| Section 5.-That any accessory be
fore the fact to any offense describ
ed in the preceding sections Of the
act may be indicted and punished al
principal either separately or joint
ly with such principal.
Section 6.-That any person who
shall willfully and knowingly aid In
the escape OF any person guilty ol
either of the offenses mentioned In
the preceding sections of this &C,
shall be deemed an accomplice afteI
the fact. and shall be punished BY
fine or Imprisonment at the discretion
OF the court as q principal although
the party or parties to the offenst
shall not be indicted or convicted.
The report OF the committee wa,
not unanimous. and Senator Bacor
said he would file a minority repor
against certain provisions OF thu
measure.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
More Riots.

Disturbances OF strikers are not
nearly as grave as an individual dis
order of the system. Overwork, loss
Of sleep, nervous tension VIII be fol-
Sowed by utter collapse: Unless re-
liable remedy is Immediately employ
ed. There's nothing 30 efficient 10
cure disorders of the liver or kidneys
as Electric Bitters. is q wonderful
tonic. and effective nervine and the
greatest all round medicine for run
down systems. II dispels nervous
ness. rheumatism and neuralgia and
expels malaria germs. Only SOC. and
satisfaction guaranteed oy Delzeil
Drug Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
Proper Treatment Of Pneumsnia.

Pneumonia Is too dangerous q dis
ease for anyone to attempt to doc
tor himself, although he may have
the proper remedies at hand. A ply
sician should always be called. II
should be borne In mind, however,
that pneumonia always results from
cold or from an attack Of the grip,
and that by giving Chamberdain's
Cough Remedy the threatened attack
Of pneumonia may be warded on.
This remedy is also used by physi-
ans In the treatment of pneumonia
with the best results. DR.. w. ].
Smith, of Sanders, Ala, who is also
q druggist, says Of 1t: Il have been
selling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and rescribing II in my practice for
the past six years. use 1t in cases
of pneumonia and have always got
the best results. Sold by all druggists
and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

armed citizens going from place to
place In a lawful manner, but armed
bodies Of men will not be permitted
to march In any portion OF the state.
other than state militia.
JAMES II. PEABODY"
That the situation at Telluride is
not regarded as settled is made evil
dent In the announcement at the cap
itol today that Adjutant General
Sherman Bell would himself remain
in command In that district for at
least a week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
On Account Of Award

Washington. March Ex-senator
Lodge today gave notice of an amend.
ment to the general deficiency bill
providing for the payment OF $3.50. 900
to the Wales Island Packing company
on account OF damages sustained by
reason OF the award of the Alaskan
boundary commission, on account of
which Wales island passed from the
control OF the United States to that
of Canada.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
A GREAT OIL FIELD.
Expert Declares Swift Current Pro-
duct Best In the World.

Expert Declares Swift Current Pro-
duct Best In the World.
Great Falls, March 26.-Samuel d.
Somes, general manager Of the Swift
Current Oil company, and A. r. Cal
vert, a stockholder in the company,
returned last evening from the COM
pany's Teton county oil fields, and,
In contradiction of report that has
gained circulation in various newspa-
pers of the state. that the value Of
the oil field in the region had been
overestimated. bring most flattering
reports direct from the grounds.
I'VE found oil standing in the we'll
to a depth of rs feet, after the well
had been closed for ten days." says
Mr.. Calvert. 1T entirely exceeded
my expectations. There Is no ques.
tion in my mind that we have the
greatest oil fields In the world. In
returning from the field we had the
good fortune to meet Prof. Aughey,
the expert who made analysis of the
field, and he was equally enthusiastic
over the prospects. He said that
there was no such thing Ms a email
oil pocket known and there was not
bit of doubt but that we had struck
a rich find. He said that we had
the best Aeld In the world, as well as
the best grade Of oil ever discovered ;
that our oil shale ran 80 per cent and
upwards OF oil sand. He said thai
there was no need of going any deep
er with the present well, for 1t would
easily produce $50 barrels OF oil q
day after being worked. Prof. Augh'
ey is one Of the foremost oil experts
In the United States and he has new.
er yet failed in an analysis.
I'VE have the well all cleaned out
and piped down to where we first
found oil. We have ordered o new
drilling outfit and just as soon as the
weather conditions permit shall begin
a new we'll. We know we have a
wonderful field and we will guarantee
to pay the expenses of any oil expert
to the field II he does not report the
conditions better than we have repre-.
sented.
There are all kinds of oil grounds
being located up there now, on top ol
granite rocks even. where the chances
of finding whisky are as good as ol
finding oil. The land is being located
simply for the purpose of selling to
people who do not know the differ
ence, at any price that Is offered"
To back up the statements Of the
oil men. comes an analysis of a bot
tie of Swift Current oil. which was
recently sent to F. G. Frick, Phi. ID.
an expert chemist of Pittsburg. Prof
Frick says that the oil is 40 per cent
or over lubricating, worth $40 to S4s
q barrel refined. or SIS barrel In the
crude state.
THE crude oil contains q YER,
small portion of Illuminating OIL" say,
Prof. Frick, (which would evaporatt
at temperature under 400 degree,
and would oil at aout $50 degrees
But about or per cent Is illuminat
ing oil; the balance is heavy oil, suit
able for lubricating purposes and con
sequently more valuable than IL larg
er proportion were Illuminating. Or
to put 1t differently, a well that hal
only a small production of the quail
ity of oil you have would be a pay
ing proposition"
The Swift Current company hal
placed $4,000 shares OF their stool
on the market for development puI
poses. at 81 q share.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

found c2-sss.r .xith blood under a pile
OF cI. ~ M;snQthr room. The re.
yo',er sith which We shooting was
done lay on the floor near the out.
stretched hands Of the dead man.
There were many indications of ter.
rible struggle all through the rooms.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
Best Remedy for Constipation.

THE finest remedy for constipation
I ever used is Chamberlain's Stom.
ach and Liver tablets says Mr.. Ell
Butler, OF Frankville, N. Y. They
act gently and without any unpleasant
effect, and leave the bowels In a per.
fectly natural condition" Sold by all
druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
Confirmed BY Fee.

st. Paul. March 26.-Charles s.
Fee. general passenger agent OF the
Northern Pacific, today confirmed the
report that he would go to San Fran
cisco to become passenger traffic
manager OF the Hartman lines. He
Will leave st. Paul Tuesday or We'd
nesday next. Mr.. Fees successor In
the Northern Pacific has not yet been
named.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
sure Cure for PllSs

Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching. this form. % well %
Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles
are cured by DR.. Bosan.ko's Pile Rem
edy. Stops itching and bleeding. Alb
sorbs tumors. Soc . jar at druggists,
or sent by mail. Treatise free. Write
me about your case. DR.. Bosanke.
Philadelphia. Pa For sale by Dal.
zell Drug Co.. Lewistown. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
FoIey's Honey and Tar

Cures coughs and colds.
Cures bronchitis and asthma.
Cures Group and whooping cough.
Cures hoarseness and bronchial
troubles.
Cures pneumonia and Ia grippe.
Sold by z. F. McKechnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
,Jesse's Mjllions

Chicago. March 26.-The will of the
late Jesse Spalding leaves an estate
of $4,560.000 entirely to his family.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
Attack Repulsed by the .ussians,

st. Petersburg, March 27.-(2:40
p. MA telegram from Port Arthur
says that a fresh attempt was made
Saturday night to block the inner
roadstead there with fire ships, but
was repulsed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

A email but eomplsts stock ss efFIes
supplies 10 kept on hand at thls esFlss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

st. Petersburg, March 27.-It Is
stated that one Russian torpedo boat
was sunk In the engagement at Port
Arthur this morning, but 1t is thought
that the vessel can be fioated.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-11-16
THANKSGIVING
Governor Issues His Annual
Proclamation of the Ma
tional Holiday.
(speclaI o "The Jerssy citv Newz.',l

0speciaa to THE Jersey City News -
TRENTON. Nov. 1e, 1904. Governor
Murphy yesterday issued the customary
Thanksgiving proclamation and says:
Whereas, The President Of these
United States has appointed Thursday,
November the twenty fourth, as day
festival and thanksgiving by all the peo
pie Of the United States at home and
abroad for all the mercies youchsafed
to US during the past year;
Now, therefore, |, Franklin Murphy,
Governor of the State of New Jersey, in
accordance with a custom that has come
down to us by our forefathers, do join
with the President in requesting the peo-
Pile of this State to observe the day
named as day of thanksgiving to the
Giver of all good for all His mercies to
us as a people and as individuals.
l do also request that the day be OBJ
served as a day of prayer, that the bless
ings of an er-raling Providence may be
be continue to us. and that we, in all
humility, asking forgiveness for our sins,
and for light to see the right and
strength to do it, may as far as in us
lies. continue to deserve the Divine IA
vor.
Witness my hand and the great seal of
the State of New Jersey, hereunto aftix-
ed. Done at the city of Trenton this
fourteenth day of November, in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and four, and of the independence of the
United States one hundred and twenty
ninth.
FRANKLIN MURPHY,
Governor.
BY the Governor:-
S. D. DICKINSON,
Secretary of State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-11-16
DEATH BEFORE
SURRENDER
Heroic Resolve Of General
Stoessel to Perish Rather
Than oapitulate.
RUSSIAN SHIPS At CHEEF0O
Ratstoropny Under Cover Of
a Storm Tries to Elude
the Japanese at Port
Arthur.
RUSSIAN SHIPS ATT CHEEFOO

WITH THE JAPANESE THIRD
ARMY VIA FUNSAN. Nov. 16, 1904--
1t is generally reported here that Gener-
al Stoessel has been wounded splinter
from stray shell and that he has been
compelled to go to the hospital within
the Port Arthur fortifcations, where the
injury is now being treated.
Nevertheless, the general has refused
to relinquish the command, evidently be-
lieying that his retirement would be the
signal for surrender. While it is current
" reported here that the fortress Will
capitulate after last desperate stand,
it is also known that General StoesseI is
firmly resolved to have that stand take
place no matter what the Odds Accord
ingly, he has issued an order to the troops
commanding them to die rather than sur
render.
The garrison however, has been APP
prised of the recent secret communica-
from the Gar to the commander that sur
render in the last extremity will not be
without precedent. but Gen. Stoessel's S
uieis Seem 20 take thls as equivalent to
leave to desert. Many had to be driven
back to their posts by the use of revol-
vels, and desertions are still among the
daily occurrences.
The Generalization of the garrison is
without precedent, but Gen. Stoessels
undaunted courage has prevented whole
sale INSTRUMENTATION. which, under any
other commander, would be unavoidable
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-11-16
RATsTOROPY's ATTEMPT.

CHEFOO, Nov. 16, 1904.-The Rus
sian torpedo boat destroyer Ratstorpny
put into this harbor today. Firing was
heard half an hour before she entered
the harbor.
A snowstorIn and a high wind were
prevailing at the time, and it is believed
that the Russian vessel, under cover of
the storm, attempted to escape from
Port Arthur.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press went to the destroyer after her ar
rival here, but he was not allowed to
board her. The captain of the Chinese
cruiser Hal Yung was the first person TO
go on board the Ratstoropny He held
brief conference with her commander.
after which the Ratstorcpny came fur
ther in the stream and anchored in the
same spot that the destroyer Ryeshitelni
anchored last August before she was cut
out by the Japanese.
There is, every evidence that the Rat
storopny viii disarm only as a last re-
sort. 1t is thought that she hopes to
elude the Japanese destroyer, reported
outside the harbor, ait night.
The Rapstoropny brought number of
copies of the Noyalrai, a Porth Arthur
newspaper In one Of the issues IT IS
stated that while a japanese destroyer
was laying mines ON Nov. Ii she was
surprised by the battleship Retvizan and
sunk
The japanese are pressing the fighting
for possession of Port Arthur, assaults
being made almost continuously. upon the
easter line of defence Reports from
Japanese sources intimate that the am
mlnition supplies Of the garrison are
running short
It is asserted that Gen .Stoessel, the
Russian commander of Port Arthur, has
been disabled by wounds.
There was some sharp fighting on the
night Of November 10 for the possession
OF the fortified village of Endowuniula.
near Shakhe, the Russians being first
driven out, then retaking the place and
finally retiring
Spies and Russians wiao have surren-
dered report that rations in the fort
sresses have been reduced. The wounded
found by the Japanese are emaciated.
Russian artillery shells are made part
ly of wood and do not explode. This
shows iaat the Russians are short of ma
terial for making heavy ammunition.
The capture of the eastern fortified
ridge will mean the surrender of the
fortress in a couple Of weeks. unless the
garrison there retires to the isolated
forts. This seems improbable, however.
and cold weather ana the lack of food
and ammunition renders desperate resist
ance unlikely.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-11-16
By the Governor
S. D. DICKINSON,
Secretary of State.
YALE MEN In GOOD FORM.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Nov. 1e, 1904.
--Frisky as bunch Of Kittens. Yale's
husky varsity football team arrived in
New Haevn late yesterday, coming di-
dectly from De Witt Cochrane's home at
Ardsley on Hudson.
Yale's undergraduates are filled with
enthusiasm over the prospects for the
game next Saturday, The splendid con-
dition in which the team has returned
home leaves nothing in that respect to
be desired, and it is now believed that
Yale will lie up exactly as she faced
Princeton.
If Harvard's heavy line attacks are 70
have with them the power which Har-
ward processes they have, Yale may have
to use one or two substitutes. Kineen for
tackle, FLANDERS at guard and Erwin for
centre are the men who will get into the
game if their presence is necessary.
The string of subs was again the
centre of attraction at the Yale field Yes
terday Field Coach Rafferty,, Edgar
Glass and Harold Metcalf took them in,
hand. There was scrimmage behind
closed gates, and after the gates were
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