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Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
PREDICTION SUSTAINED.
In the Event Russia is Shown That the
 American was Sunk

St. Petersburg, May 2S, 11:1O p. m- Nothing is known at the admiralty of the reported sinking of the unknown American steamer off Formosa by Vice Admiral RojestvensI1y. It is reported at the admiralty that it is quite possible that Rojestvensky may have been compelled by military necessity to de stroy neutral ship. If he feared that to allow it to proceed and report the whereabouts and direction of the Rus sian fleet would endanger his strate- gic plan, he had no other alternative, except to take off the crew and sink the ship. Such an incident is unfor- tunate but every naval officer must admit that the risk in such a crisis is too great to take any chances. If the ship was unjustifiably sunk from the standpoint of international law, Rus sia, of course, will have to foot the bill. but any cost is cheap if it furthered Rojestvenslly's mission.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
FAVORABLE TO RUSSIA.
The VIadivostok Fleet Taking Part in
 the Fiaht.

St. Petersburg, May 2e-The St. Petersburg telegraph agency publishes the following from Shanghai under date of May 2S: From all quarters telegrams are arriving here announc- ing that a naval battle is in pro gress between the Tsu Straits and the Japanese coast. No details are given, but the tone of the telegrams from Cheefoo are favorable to the Russians. The telegrams say that the Vladivo- stok squadron participated in the en- gagement.
 An English firm in Shanghai has re- ceived a telegram from Tokio to the effect that the Japanese have been vic torious. but nobody here believes it."
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
SOME THING FELL ON HIM
Bandit Who Held up the North Coast
 Limited, in a Trance.

St. Paul, May 2S.-GeneraI Manager H. J. Horn of the Northern Pacific, has received the following details con- corning the hold-up of the North Coast limited at Bear Mouth, Montana: Northern Pacific North Coast limited train No. 2 was held up about Il r. m., May 27. two miles east of Bear Mouth, Montana, at mile post No S1, by one man. After ordering the mes senger out the robber who had about twenty-five pounds of dynamite. blew the safe open in the express car, shat tering the side of the car and blow ing off the door of the safe.
 After the discharge of the third charge the robber forced Engineer Wilson to crawl in the car ahead of him and the messenger to follow As soon as they were in the car the bandit forced Engineer Wilson to strike a match, and as he did this Wilson saw Express Messenger Laub ready to hit the robber with piece of broken car. Wilson immediately blew out the match and the express messenger struck the robber and knocked him out. The robber was not killed but was bound and taken to Drummond, where he was turned over to the county au- thorities. The express car was not badly damaged and went through on the run. No valuables were taken and the passengers were not disturbed. At o'clock today the robber was still unconscious.
 The railway company has wired to Engineer Wilson and Express Messen- ger Laub congratulations and will Immediately mail each man a check for $1,00O in recognition of their ser vices.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29

the findings of the interstate commerce commission enforced We want every thing coming our way that we can possibly get. The railroads are in the same position. No one ever found a railroad man running around to give away his money"
 A roar of laughter went up around the commission room when Senator Cullom asked Mr.. Brown if he shipped oranges and he replied: "The best in the country" 'I have no doubt of that" courteously responded the Illi- nois senator. ''Tll send you a box for that" replied MT. Brown very quick ly. Another Senator facetiously invit- ed MT. Browns attention to the fact that the names and addresses of all the members of the committee could be found in the congressional directo- ny.
 CHARLES c. RANDOLPH.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
NO SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT
The Plans of the Strikers Contem-
 plate Months Longer War.

Chicago, May 28.-Nothing developed today that would indicate an immedi- ate settlement of the teamsters' strike which has been in progress for near iy two months. That the labor unions are of the belief that the fight will be a long one was demonstrated at meeting of the Chicago Federation of Labor today when arrangements were made for holding a strike dem onstration on July ,.
 The strike situation was discussed in all it's details and the settlement of the meeting was that the teamsters should continue the fight until the seven express companies should offer some sort of a compromise. The off cials of the express companies are still obdurate in their declaration that no concessions need be looked for from their side so the matter of a settle ment through this channel seems as remote as ever.
 With over 1000 policemen and dep uties of the sheriff detailed on strike duty, the employers declare that dur ing the present week they will be able to demonstrate to the strikers that any further continuation of the fight will be suicidal to the teamsters' un- ion.
 ''In the next few days we will have all the help needed to get business back to a normal basis" said Super intendent Reed of the employers team ing association tonight. During the last week we secured over 1.5O0 drivers from cities and towns outside of Chi cago and there are several hundred more en route."
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
RIO GRANDF
The Damage Already Reachesa Half
 Million.

Fl Paso, Tex, May 2S.-A half mil lion dollars is a conservative estimate placed on the damage done by the ov- erflow of the Rio Grande river north of Fl Paso in the Mesilla valley. Be- tween five and ten thousand. acres of farm land are under water. The crops and farm machinery are lost and all houses in the path of the waters are washed away. In most places the wa ter is six feet deep. Every adobe house in Anthony, New Mexico, is washed away, and the people have fled to Fl Paso.
 Mrs. J. L. Brown and family of Dou- glas, Arizona, were caught in the flood at Anthony and after two days and nights without food and water were finally rescued from the roof of a barn. Two hundred car loads of baled hay were lost in the flood.
 The waters are rapidly rising and are threatening greater damages es- pecially at Fl Paso, where the lower section of the city is in peril, if the sand dyke gives away. Laborers are working constantly protecting the dyke with sand bags
 A private dispatch from Fl Paso this stated that the river had broken through the dyke of sandbags, was sweeping through the lower part of the city and was steadily and rapidly rising. It was expected that early to- day 1t would reach a part of the bus iness part of the town and extensive damage is anticipated.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
There Is Little Doubt of the Destruction of the Russian Second Pacific Squadron
Rumors Yesterday of Battle in the Korean Straits, Beginning Saturday and Continuing Yesterday Lead to the Belief that the Muskovie Fleet Has Been Either Annihlated or Dispersed.

silence as favorable, but at the same time strategic reason for such silence is recognized.
 The public. after the premature jub- ilation on Saturday night is inclined to reverse it's attitude and become pes simistic. The report sent to Washing ton by the American consul at Naga- salI of the sinking of five Russian warships. including a battleship and a repair ship, is accepted as the most definite and most authentic piece of news received up to midnight and un- doubtedly produced a bad impression. Fear is expressed that the battleship sunk might have been Rojestvensky's flagship the Kniaz Souvaroff, on which the Japanese would undoubtedly con- centrate their fire.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
KANSAS CITY MARKETS
A Review of Prices and Conditions of
 the Past Week.

Kansas City, May 2S.-Outside of corn fed steers, of which there was a large proportion, the cattle market gained 10 to 25 cents last week. Fed steers held about steady. Colorado feeders, S25 to 95Ofb. sold at s42O0 4.40, and heavier feeders, HOO to 12O01b, at S4.65@4.9O. Killing cattle from Brush, Colo, 12OOb and upwards sold at s5.45 to $5.6O. Rough Utah feeders 1050fb. sold at $4.4O. and Utah cows, 974fb. at $S.SO. Panhandle stockers 500 to S001b, sold at S4.15@4.5O, and some light southwestern stockers at $3.65 O 3.90. The supply of cattle is moderate at all points, and the mar ket is strong to 10c higher all around Eleven cars of various kinds were re- ceived from Colorado and the west and only a small representation from the Panhandle country. Some fed Colo rado bulls sold at $3.90 yesterday. Fed steers sold at $5.4OQ5.65, feeders, $4.25 @4.5O.
 Nearly ali the sheep coming now are from Texas and Arizona, muttons which advanced about 25 cents last week. Lambs gained 9 to 35 cents. The market is 10c lower on muttons, steady on lambs. Colorado wooded lambs are quoted at $7@135. Some medium ones, 69fb, sold at $7.10 to- day. Clipped lambs bring $5.S5 e $40. Mixed Arizonas sold last week at S5 @5.25, containing large per cent of yearlings Wethers and ewes mixed sold at $4.65 today. As long as the quality of the Texas and Arizona stuff is good buyers take hold actively. The lamb supply continues to be short and strong markets on them are ex- Dected.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29

received from the Associated Press a bulletin based on Q report from the American consul at Nagasaki, a report that the Japanese had sunk a Russian battleship, three warships and a repair ship in the Korean Straits.
 The earlier dispatches of the night were corroborative though one from Tsingtau related only to Japanese loss es. The Washington dispatches. Asso- ciated Press, official and private, as we'll as those which reached London, left little doubt that the last hope of Russia had been dispelied.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
WORK OF TORPEDO BOATS.

Washington, May 2S.-The belief in naval circles at Washington is that the Japanese resorted to the free use of their torpedo boats in their attacks on the vessels of Vice Admiral Rojest- vensky's fleet. The Japanese have a large number of torpedo boats in their fleet. and they demonstrated their eff fectiveness in the operations around Port Arthur. Naval officers here to- night express the opinion that it was unlikely that such serious losses as those reported could have been inhict- ed by ordinary fire.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
Toeo's REPORTED VICTORY.
The Story of It Comes Privately to the
 London Telegraph.

London. May 29.-Many dispatches from Tokio and other points appear ing in this mornings newspapers are filled with more or less authentic de- tails of the recent movements Of Ro- jestvensky's ships and surmises and rumors of the results of the battle be- tween the Japanese and Russian fleets but add nothing reliable to the dis patches received by the Associated Press correspondents.
 According to the Daily Telegraph a private telegram was received in Lon don last night in a very high quarter to the effect that Admiral Togo had gained a great victory.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
THE sUNKEN AMERICAN.
Tokio Predicts the Claim Russia Will
 Make.

Tokio, May 2S.-The name and desti nation of the American steamer which Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky is report ed to have sunk off Formosa about May 21, is unknown here. Details con- cerning sinking of the vessel are ex- pected to be made known when the crew of the steamer reaches Japan. Although nothing is known here about the case, it is expected in of fcial circles that Rojestvensky will claim that the vessel was cruising.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
JAPANESE LOSSES.

Tsingtau. May 29.-There is a run ming naval engagement between the Russian and Japanese fleets in the Straits of Korea, near the Islands of Oki It is reported that the whole Russian fleet is not participating, all slower vessels having steamed around Japan. The Japanese losses so far are stated to be one cruiser and ten tor pedo boats.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
COLORADO COMMANDMENT.

Golden, Colo, May 2S.-The most destructive hail storm of late years oc- cured about , o'clock this afternoon in the vicinity of the county poor farm and Mount Olive cemetery, four miles east of Golden. In a strip of country about a quarter of a mile wide, hail stones fell to a depth of six inches. Every vestage of foliage was stripped from the trees and vines and damage estimated at s5O,OOO was wrought.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
IDENTIFICATION OF THE LOST.

Washington, May 2S.-From infor- nation which has been received in Washington today, it is believed that two of the Russian ships reported to have been sunk in the Korean Straits by the Japanese are the Orel and her sister ship, the Borodino. They are battleships of GOO tons. Three other vessels reported sunk are believed to have been cruisers. the remaining one being a repair ship.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
RoJEsTvENskYs FLIGHT.

London, May 29.-The correspondent of the Morning Post at Shanghai, says that a telegram has been received there from Pekin announcing that Ro- jestvensky's fleet has been defeated off Tsu Islands and is fleeing northward. and that four Russian ships including the battleship Borodino, have been SIruk
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
SOME RUSSIAN NEWS.
It Relates to a Vessel Hurt in Col
 lison.

London. May PA dispatch to the Times from Paris says that a private telegram from Che Foo, probably from Russian sources, reports that Ro- iestvensky began the forced passage of the Korean Straits Saturday night without lights in two lines, one on each side of Tsu Island. Heavy firing is said to have been heard in the Strait between 9:3O and 1O:3O o'clock at night, when it ceased. The same dispatch says that one of Rojestven-
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
RED RAG TO cossAcKs.

Lodz, May 2S.-A procession of Jews red flags this afternoon came into conflicts with Cossacks, who fired, killing three persons and wound ing several others
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
It Is Definitely Known That a Naval
 Battle Is in Progress.

Washington, May 2S.-A dispatch was received at the state department today saying that the Japanese gov ernment had made the announcement that it's fleet had engaged the Rus sians in the Straits of Korea Satur- day and had held them. The reported sinking of the battleship BOrodino is mentioned in a dispatch today from the consul at Nagasaki.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
A cRETAN DISTURBANCE.

Toulon, May 2S.-The torpedo boat destroyers Tourmente and ChevaIier and the cruiser Kleber, have been or dered to prepare to start to Crete be- cause of troubles arising from an as- tempt to form a union of Crete with Greece.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
TWO EMPHASIZES GONE.

Tsingtau, May 29.-A telegram from Chinese sources says that in the naval battle in the Straits of Korea on Sat urday and Sunday the Russians have probably lost two battleships and two cruisers. This report has not been pOD firrnod
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
MODERATED UTILIZATION.
The Russians Accustomed to ReVerses
 Readily Believe the Worst.

St. Petersburg, May 29.-(2:15 a. m.) In this momentous hour the emper- or, the admiralty and the Russian pub lie are waiting breathlessly for the Japanese to furnish authentic news of the fate of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky and his fleet, in which the hopes of the Russians are centered. The offi- cial disposition is to construe Tolzio's
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
RUSSIANS pIsPERsEp.

London, May 2S.-The TOkio corres- pendent of the Daily Mail says the Russian fleet has been dispersed, that several Russian ships have been dis abled and that the remainder are in flight with the Japanese pursuing.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
FAVORABLE TO JAPAN.

Washington, May 2S.-Japanese Minister Takahira has received a dis patch from Tokio, saying in effect that the fighting in the naval battle thus far has been favorable in prospects to the Japanese. The minister's dis patch is from private sources.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
NO CHANGE IN MANcHIIRIA

St. Petersburg, May 2S.-GeneraI Linevitch in a dispatch dated May 2S. reports that there is no change in the position of the armies in Manchuria.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
UTTER DESTRUCTION.
The Russian Fighting Fleet Captured
 or Sunk.

TokiO. May 29. 2:15 D. mt is offie- ially announced that Admiral Rojest- venskys fleet has been practically an initiated. Twelve warships have been sunk or captured, and two transports and two torpedo boat destroyers have been sunk.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
MIR. HAY AT PARIS.

Frankfort, May 2S.-Secretary of State Hay has arrived here today from
 Bad Nauheim, and left at : o'clock for Paris.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Kansas City-Kansas City, g; Louisville, o. diana polls, l.
 At Minneapolis Minneapolis, 6; Columbus, ,.
 At St. Paul-St. Paul, 9; Toledo. 4.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
WESTERN LEAeuE

At St. Joseph-St. Joseph, l; Oma- ha, 9
 At Colorado Springs Springs, '; Denver, 8.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29

sky's ships returned to Kiachou Fri day night. having been badly damaged by a collision with another ship
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
NATIONAL IEAGIIE

At Chicago-Chicago l; St. Louis, G. At Cincinnati-Cincinnat 12; Pitts burg. 3.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29
SUNDAY BASE BALL Results of Several League and Assoc
 iatiOn Games.
BALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE. At St LOuis-St Louis 3; Wash ington, l.
 At Chicago, 5; Boston, s.
Arizona republican., 1905-05-29

WANTE0-vacant lots Within half mile of Washington and Center streets. Will trade equity in a good brick house of six rooms for vacant property. good deal for some one. Pascoe. 110 N. Center St.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-05
DEATH OF MRS. W. T. NELL (iARNEILL

Nen were deeply shocked
following birth child.
wife Of Commissioner w T. Ner
married in 1892 She born at
stricken
children to
Of her stepfaher
Lewsown
with
and both girl and exceedingly
The town of Garnel named after Mrs. compound
Monday larg
that
morning from
points the
the they we'll
that her death brought
The palbearers
Phillips
this city Mrs Cheadle Samuel Albert Pfaus
NJ Vrooman Mr. l. Poland, Neir,
brother of Commissioner Nei. wife, of
The address the school Albert Pus
it tender and comforting
The music furnished by local and
the floral tributes beautiful
who felt the Nei their
deepest sympathy with thewhoe
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-05
STEAMERS COLLIDE.
Two Great Liners Crash Together in
Harbor at Halifax

Halifax, N. S., March 3l.-Two great
transatlantic liners, the Partisan, of
the Allan line, and the AiDano, Ham,
burg-American boat, both bound in,
heavily loaded with passengers, col
lided off the harbor's entrance to-
night. Both were seriously damag.
ed, but reached their docks and land
ed their passengers safely. There
was panic among the passengers
on both ships when the steamers
struck.
The Parisian's stem touched bot.
tom as she reached her wharf, while
hard pumping kept the Albano free.
Both steamers were from European
ports, the Partisan from Neville and
Albano from Hamburg. The Partisan
had about a thousand passengers,
many of whom were bound for st.
John, N. b. The Albano carried about
500 passengers, nearly all for Phila-
delphia, to which port she was TO
have proceeded after calling here.
The Partisan is one of the finest of
the Allan fleet, and carried on this
trip 400 sacks of mail and 1000 tons
OF general cargo. An examination
OF her tonight showed the entire aft
hold to be filled with water as far
| forward as the engine room compart.
ment. She rests on the mud bottom
On the opposite side of the same pier
| is berthed the AlbanO, with her stem
| twisted and her bow plates damaged
1t is believed that she can be TEN
porarily repaired SO as to proceed
on her voyage to Philadelphia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-05

These natives will populate the Phil
ippine village on the government pen
insula at the exposition.
Upon their arrival. the construction
of the Philippine village will be start
ed at once. A feature of this will be
a city of houses built on poles over
the surface of Guilds lake. This is
characteristic Of the expedient resort
ed to by the natives to avoid reptiles
and foes of similar kind. The city OF
pole houses will be occupied by the
MOros, who with the Igorottes stand
lowest in the scale of civilization.
Boiled dog will represent the prin-
cipal sustenance of the Igorottes. who
are conceded to be epicureans regard
ing this delicacy. The general sup
position is that hearty meal of boil
ed, fried or roasted canine adds fer
vor to the fighting prowess of Igorotte
warriors. Accordingly. the dog flesh
is served only to males. the fair sex
being denied the rare treat.
Visitors to the centennial, however.
need have no fear of witnessing a
blood curdling combat, unless the
Portland police should become OBJ
streperous in the presence OF the Igo-
rottes, which would naturally result
in a lively seance.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-05

OWN COFFIN
r. r. MILLS LEFT SMALL ESTATE
TO BUILD A MONUMENT TO
OUR SOLDIERS.

Robert r. Mills, we'll known resi-
dent of Lewistown, died at the county
infirmary last Thursday evening, and
the funeral services were held at the
First Presbyterian church last Satur.
day.
The deceased was GO years of age,
veteran of the civil war and a pion.
eer of Montana. He served in the 18th
and 31st Illinois regiments during the
great struggle, and at the close of it,
came to this state, first locating at
Helena, where he resided several
years. He followed mining in that sec.
ton, and then went to Fort Benton,
where he kept a hotel for some years.
When Maiden was booming, he moved
to that vicinity, and in 1882 kept a
large boarding house at Anderson
vile. After a time he returned to
Fort Benton, but finally came to Lew.
istown, and resided hereabouts ever
afterward. He spent considerable
IiiAO az Mutual, cluu was VIGIL huOWu
in many parts of the Judith Basin.
About two weeks ago he was told
by his physician that the end was
near, and, coming to town, went to
the undertakers, where he selected
coffin and paid for it. He also paid
the stone workers visit and selected
headstOnes for himself and his wife
who died nine years ago, and left in.
structions as to the inscriptions they
were to have. Then he returned to
his room, sent for County Attorney
Ayers and had his will drawn up
Having completed these arrangements
Mr.. Mills quietly waited for the end
In his will, Mr.. Mills left his entire
estate for the purpose of building q
monument in Lewistown to the mem
ory of the soldiers of the civil and
Spanish-American wars. The estate
is small one, consisting of $4OO in
the Bank of Fergus County, and it is
said, some mining interests.
The only relative Mr.. Mills had, who
is known of, is a step laughter, who
is believed to be living in the state Of
Washington.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-05
COL. SANDERS CHOSEN.
Elected Department Commander a
the Grand Army Encanpnent.

Elected Department Commander at
the Grand Army Encampment.
Dillon, March 29.-The department
encampment of the G. A. R. complet-
ed it's work today.
Bozeman was selected as the place
for the next annual encampment.
The following were elected officers
for the coming year:
Colonel w. F. Sanders, Helena, com.
mander.
A. ]. Fisk, Helena, senior vice-com-
mander.
Josephus Rich, of Dillon, junior
vice-commander.
L. E. Holmes, of Butte, medical ex.
aminer.
F. P. Sterling. of Helena, assistant
adjutant general.
Ed. S. Walker, of Helena, assistant
quartermaster general.
Col. Sanders was elected unani'
mously by a rising vote.
The Women's Relief Corps elected
the following officers:
Mrs. Silvia Gantier, of Missoula.
president.
Mrs. Kitty O'Connor, of Helena
senior vice-president.
Violet Gilbert, of Butte, Junior vice
president.
Elizabeth Sinsel, of Missoula, treas
urer.
Mrs. Eunice Webb, of Carlton, Mrs
Mary Sanders, of Bozeman, Mrs. Pearl
Vesilets and Mrs. Leila M. Baker, Of
Great Falls, executive board.