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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

My wife was cured OF Rheumatism by
three applications of the Great American
Specific" / have used the remedy for
burns. also for sore throat, with success
In both cases. IL Is worth many times its
cost for burns alone.-N u. Dalton, Port
lnud Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

HS~Our readers will notice a new adj
yerIlsement, Clover Bitters. This medi-
cine we have heard spoken of highly as 1t
Is compounded from the red aud white
clover. II contains great virtue for spring
and blood diseases and all who are aiiiLg
should call on their druggists for IL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
4 NEMsrApER ENRON.

o VI. Holcomb, of Bloomyillr, Ohio,
rises 20 explain: Had that terrible dis.
ease catarrh, for twenty years; couldn't
taste or smell. and hearing was falling. q"
Thomas Electric OIL CURED NE These are
facts voluntarily given against Il former
prejudice OF patent medicine"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Queen Victoria wants a poem about her
dead "gillie," John Brown. Should think
the one referring to the fact that Johns
body lies a Wondering In the grave would
suit every purpose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

That weak back or pain in the side or
hips you will find Immediately relieved,
when Hop Plaster Is applied. II strength
ems the muscles, giving the ability TO do
hard work without suffering. Take none
but this, It's sure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
"Doy'r Urupy Grxrtr,,y> .

Said man on his way To be hanged,
"therell be no fun till get there" We
say TO the dyspeptic, nervous, and deblta-
ted, don't hurry thoughtlessly for some
remedy OF doubtful merit, uncertain Of re-
lief, when YOU can get a. the druggists
for one dollar BHriock Blood Biters. al
most sure 10 cure aud certain 10 benefit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
A HIGu OPINInN.

Captain John j. Dawson, late OF the
British Army, residing on Love Street,
between Vaudeville and Spdn, this city,
says be used ST Jacobs Oh with the great
est possible advantage when afflicted with
rheumatism -Neio Orleans 7iDIcs DemO-
cTaf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

To dlssipated. sullen young scamps who
lounge about the cities, this advice j. Civ
en- Go To the harvest fields. There's where
tLey can best use suky rake.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

There is no pain, no matter how severe
nor what the cause, that cannot be partly
or wholly relieved by JohHsoH's 1H0dyne
Liniment, used internally and externally.
1t is the most powerful remedy known to
medical men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
Dissolution Of Partnership.

The Partnership heretofore existing between
simon A. Pickett and John W. Whitman 8, die
soIvsd BY mutual consent. s. n. Pickett il au-
thOrig ed 10 settle the rts Of saii Firm, and
A h parties indebted BY note or account are re-
guestIl 10 make immediate payment. Any ac-
counts not settled by Nov lst viii be lett with an
sA. PICKETT.
j. W. WHITMAN.
West Paris sent 2j ISIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
n 81 3 ID tn nnt on.
U-ANPUTATIoNs.

N.-AMIOIAllONs-
l. Behead TO petition, sndlleave beam
OF light.
=. Syncopate weight, and leave body
ofwater.
3. Behead foolish fellow, and leave
some.
I. Curtail kind of of dance, and leave
a boys nickname.
>. Syncopste sport, and leave TO rec
ompense.
8. Curtsil sound, and leave weight.
The removed letters form something a.
which you have just been looking.
CoBEA ScASDENs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
A Tombs lawyer has been endeavor-

IA IUnHUs lawyer Has oeeH eHuco'Oi-
ing all the week to get his client out ofdur-
ance vile. Saturday he walked into the
Tombs and sent for his client. His face
was as smiling as historical basket of
chips. "It's all right !" said the lawyer,
grasping his clients hand. "Yes.' ejac-
ulated the client, bringing up, "Yes,
every things fixed" "Howi" 81 can
get you out on habeas corpus" And
then the clients face heightened as he
replied: Cant be done. Wouldn't dare
to try it. My cells on the third tier and
ths darned thing might break"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

C0tnfg Of Or0r8
Your petE oners. tnh 40 itants Of the togn OF
sumner. Ia sad County would respectfully rep
resen. fhai the public convenience ant wants re-
quire that . road and highway should be laid out
and con strncted beg mir A. the County road near
the dwelling house % Calvin Hard n In said
town and running 90 westerly direction by the
nearpsl snd MOST practicable route, % TIE County
road. or meadow road an called that leads from
Suuaner Post Offi &c 20 West sumner Post Ofhcs.
Ai5o. that your houors would discontinue the OLD
COUNTY r1sd that leads fr0u sad HsIdeR's house
20 Ge6rgeF T. Peudletou's house. Your petit ION.
ers would therefore ask that vour honors view
the premises and locate And discontinue accord
ing 20 The law In such cases made and provided.
An a. 10 duty bound WI. ever pray.
sumner sept. lSS3-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
MANY NEW IDEAS

IN the home cure Of diseases. accidents
and how To treat them, and many hints Of
value To the sick will be found In DR.. kauf-
mann's great mrdicai work; elegant Illus
traiions. Send two Scent stamps to A Z.
Ordway Co, Boston, aud receive Il copy
free
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
LOS

Three notes OF hand, by the subscriber and de
scrIbed a. follows: All OF them date1 Aug. 10,
iss3. two OF them Tor sl25.C0 e1ch-one On IS
months time and the other on years. said notes
were given by william Fessendeu- Also one
note for s5s.O0, signed by Nm. A. FesseBcen aud
william Fes sender. All Persons are forbidden
negotiating said notes, as payment has been stop
ped. HORACE W. WENTWORTH.
pSnmsrk, Sc s 1855,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
IL TUX SLEEPING CAR FROM CHICAGO.

II Tux SLEEPING CAR FROM CHICAGO.
A lady sat with her only child;
The poor little fellow was almost wild.
He Was making a noise like circus band,
For horrible felon was on his hand.
4 quiet old man remarked 10 the mother
&c think We can stop this pain and bother.
I've bottle OF PAIN KILLER here. said he,
And think Il will cure him; let Us see. -
lie poured some drops on moistened rag.
And wrapped the fvlon, as II in bag,
And soon the suffering child was calm
rs the voice OF 4 summer evening psalm
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

A new novel il entitled a Foolish Vir-
gin" Probably she didn't lind out until
she tried 1t thst il the usual thing for a
freckles lotion 10 take the skin along with
the frcSklcs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

lie Due. OF tea-plant notoriety. Is out
with scheme for training ostriches u
draw street cars. 'Twould never do. The
lady passengers would pick feather a. a
mementO every trip.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

The chap who recently stole watch
from a Harlem clergyman brought II back
the other day, with the remark that he
didn't know what mean time was
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

The difference between bakery and q
printing-offlce lies Ia the fact thst in the
former the pie is formed, while in the lat
ter occasionally the form is pied.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

In Cincinnati store piano Is marked
"Achern, 1901" And the music banged
from some pianos sounds like that evolved
from a churn Of the 1861 pattern.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

An article on swimming" by Captain
Webb, has appeared in Harper's Young
People. II Is now SHADES turn 70 write
sn article on " Sparriug."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
6lLM0Re'S AROMATIC WINE
NAKFs
NEW, RICH BLOOD,

And will completely change the blood In the
entire system IN three months. It's speciality
il the cure OF certain forms OF disease that Ia
dies are subject to- It, relief 10 positive and
grateful. Its cure 10 rapid. radical and perma-
nent This IS natures triumph. IL you are
weak or languid. use Gilmore's Aromatic Wine
II Won are dyspeptic, use Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine. Ifyou are troubled with Indigestion. use
6ilmore's Aromatic Wine. II you are troubled
with sleeplessness, use Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine. Ifyou live In a Malarial district, use
Gilmore's Aromatic Wine. II you are weak
arter confinement, use Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine. II troubled from nervous exhaustion,
use Gilmore's Aromatic Wine. III troubled
with lack Of energy, use Gllmore's Aromatic
Wine. Iftroubled with Neuralgia OF the stom-
sch or lungs. use Gilmore's Aromatic Wine. II
you wish to bring the roses 10 your cheeks
again and the sparkle 10 your eyes, then use
Gllmore's Aromatic Wine. This is the only
Iron and Bark preparation that will not black.
en- the teeth or give headache. IL has saved
hundreds from the consumptive's grave IL IL
the most valuable remedy ever known tor
Painful Monthly sickness. There 10 every.
thing 10 be gained by taking It. II will give
you good rich blood and plenty OF II. II will
restore those that are al run down and are
poor and emaciated. II will regulate the
Stomach and Bowels. II acts on the Liver. II
acts on the Kidneys. You can not estimate Its
value for these In advanced age. II Is just
what they ut oil 10 tone them up and give them
strength.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Under certain circumstances 1t mikes
man feel mean To have people give him u
wide berth, bat somehow IL never does
when he Is travelling on q steamboat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

A-Mske your old things look new oy
usiDg the Diamond Dyes, and you VIII ne
happy. Any of the fashionable colors ior
ten cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

1t was young tailor who said, referring
tn rival for the affections Of young lady,
that he thought he knew enough 70 be able
To cut him out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

The whale thinks itself big tiSh, and
one cannot make a good dive without com
ing up 20 blow about 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

81 haved Ellis's SPAWN Cure for Thrush
and stocked legs" says George X Hender-
son. OF 26s fremont Avenue, Cambridge.
/" It's a perfect success" True.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

u had a horse hopelessly lame with
ring50Es," says s. F. Robinson. $50 Black
stone ST.. walthsm, Mass, "Ellis's Spay'
In Cure has cured him"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

THAT HUSBAND OF MINK
i three times the man he was before he
began using Wells Health Remover.
81. Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

A gallant railroad engineer met girl In
the morning courted her all dag and In the
evening married her. That was sort OF
locomotive spark.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Paper rowing-bosts were not the first
aquatic crsft that were constructed OF that
material. Paper-cutters were made years
and years ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Is the black man who runs the three
card game native OF Montenegro!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Harvey discovered the circulation of the
blood ~ long ago a. 1918, but nobody has
vet discovered the circulation OF the aver
age daily newspaper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

These new fashioned neck ties can be
laundried without taking them apart. Thus
We may have the washing OF the tied right
in the house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Glove laughs at locksmiths." Reckon
It's because they wear such big aprons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

There Is a tied IN the STAIRS Of men
which leads on 10 fortune" remarked 8
Young man after marrying sn heiress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

A sailor Is called an old salt because the
minute he gets on shore he Is In pickle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

N.-ENIGMA.
Composed of 22 letters.
My 5, 10. Is. ID, 22, II is rest.
My Q, :, l6, II, 10, 3 is used in the
kitchen.
My 1, ), 10, u, 3, u, IL, Il is to ad-
vance.
Nv -, s. Is TO put on.
My l, >, 20, 5, is a worker OF mortar.
My whole is familiar saying. r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
RACE

self ,bI-~. - - " IN ,ry, Utir.--,I f...
sitnfs, pain 10 thc Bsck DiuLc-- OF Vision. T..
mat 80 OF Age ant no ny ut. rr .iI-cl-,- ...l
grave.
ss-Full particulars ~ our pamplir.. wu.. ...
de-ir. 2" cent irte By mai 10 e.'r} one. 80 .H'
spec Dc VI" iictn" y sold BY al urI.gi-fr 20 .'r
p1cNtge or -tN pNckssr- for -. r a.l BE- u. ..r
10y ~ - on the receipt ui tue money, by al .'..
iug
THE GRAY MEDI tNE Co. Buf1pN
lclON ,uIrT. ihs OnlY genuine.
sold Ia :. 9TH "ari- by \. ". GtEI,l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
In Great Danger.

The public are again I'm great danger Of be.
Ing deceived by n food OF the imitation OF
al. r." Atwood's Bitters. The REV. Jous PIkb
wrote as follows: 81 have been deceived sew
sral times by the imitation put up In the same
chapel bottles. and signed by one WOOD,
which imitation has always proved nearly
worthless. My wife Is subject 10 catarrh and
paralysis, and has tried numerous medicines
but ~ "A constant medicine none have given
herso much relief as al. F." ArwooD's BIT
TIERS. She has also found almost immediate
benefit In Constipation and Dyspepsia, In
doses of one teaspoonful. For the latter com
plants my daughter has used them with the
same result. JOHN PIKE
East Fryeburg, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

HrND's RADICAL Corn REMOVER sells not
only all over this country, but largely In
Cuba, Mexico and South America.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

This POTENT REMEDY. mild, harmless, but
SURE In It's operation. puriies the blood, res.
torres the wasted energies, regulates all
dcrangod functions, and gives new life anu
yinor 10 the whole system
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
(ContiHuef from la, roet)
How Watch Cases are MADE.

A plate Of SOLID GOLD II 2-l0 karAis
fine is soldered on each side Of I plate u.
hard nickel composition metal, and the
three are then passed between polished
steel rollers. From this plate the various
parts of the cases-backs, ccnters, bezeis,cts.
are cut and shaped by dies and former.
The gold is thick enough to admit Of o..
kinds Of chasing, engraving. and engin,-
turning. The composition metal give b.
needed strength, stiffness and soltiHJ While
the vritten guarantee OF the manufacture
rarrGntiRg each case 10 wear hrenty years
proves that il contains all the gold IT,.
can possibly be needed. This guarantee
Is given from actual results, as many o.!
these cases have been worn perfectly smooth
by years OF use without wearing through
the gold. nrurorr :, ne, 1, -.
have used one Of your James Bosz God Wat. "a
Cases for seventeen years. bought u secondhand
and know Of its having been used before I sot y;
but DO not know how long. IL looks cool Tor tel
year. longer. Did not suspect 70 vas nLed case
until 40 informed by !ewe!er short time sllcf
] most cheerfully recommend your cases 70 b a.
they are represented 20 be, and more
O. NcCRASEY, Dep Col, INT. Rev. - Dli. Isvs
Send ssst stamp To Ksy.,oas w.sh Ca. Fastsr, Ph,
tspAiA Pa Tor Asadsens illustrated Ls-
SsAss ssss Aaa ksystsas wsish easss are made.
Ito b consiHusd)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
OUR PUZZLE CORNER.

Communications for this Department should
be sent the editor, W. III. EASTMAN. East sum
ner. Me-
L-CHARADE.
My first Is quite appropriate;
My next a stack OF hay;
My whole's a saint for whom was named
A certain festive day.
AUNTIE RAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
ANSWERS To PUZZLES OF LAST WEEK.

6.-l, Do, owe. ,, ri, (eye). s
Am, m lem). (, Up, p pes. ), II,
tea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
CAUTION.
Great American Specific.

Persons aiding the sale of the imitation ar
liable 20 immediate prosecution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

ss-The true al. r." Atwood Medicine gives
Relief. and bear the Large Red Patented Trade
Mark IL. r." IA well rs the signature OF 81.
f." Atwood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
MANHOOD

4 Lecture on 'hs Nature. Treatment and
Radical cure Of - minal wessn' ssOr SPERMNTO 30.
HOEA, Induced By SelLAbuse. Involuntary Hpis-
sions, Impct~ncy, Nervous Debility. and lmp"d-
mcnts TO Marriage genera "; CoBsumption, Epi.
cpsy and Fla Mental and Pntsical IncApArity,
kc.-By ROBERT J. CULVERWELL, n. ID, an
tho OF the Green Book " Sc.
The world renowned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves frrm hls osn eNgcrien'e
that the awful consequences Of Self Muse NAV b
ed, c.ually removed without dangerous surg cal
operations bougicr, instruments, rings or cOrdi
ale pointing out mode Of cure At once csrtSin
and cn-ctual. by which every sufferer, no mater
shst his condition NAV De-. may cure himself
cheAply. privately, ami radically.
90 This Lecture will prove boon - ;hou-.
inds aud thou sands.
sent under seal, IN plain envelope. to any nd
dress, postpaid on receipt of SIX cents or two
postage stamps. Address
nuC ell VIC pluCII McnIch co
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

The O'Possum Is evidently Of Irish ex
traction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16


Lamensss-
"The best preparation ever offered 60 the pub
Tic for lameness In horses" Gays II icbard T
HALEY, OF Somervile, Mass, ais Ellis's SPAWN
cuIe.'
Wind Calls.
al have used Eilis's SPAWN Cure for icind gals
on nv horse,n says Nathaniel Morse, OF Pembroke
Mass. "tnd with perfect success" Try It, aud
you'll say so, too.
Sore Foot.
Mr.. W. White, OF Brockton, Mass, sends Us
this cheering news "a broke out IN the
bottom OF my horses foot and extended through
the top. ELIAS SPAWN Cure has cured IL perfect
ly.r
splints.
From the city OF Boston, Digby Co., Nova Scotia
Mr. David Lumber IN writes: "a kick from a
man raised Larry iPiint on my stallion. Crown
Prince" Elis,s pawn Cure, cured itn
Ring Rome.
The Rev. l.. Parker, Pa tor Of st Mary
Bsy BSpf Church, OF Barton, Nova Scotia
says :" o bottles OF Ellis's SPAWN Cure have
| cured n horse of ring bone" All patrons arc
| it. friends
spavins, sprsins, &c.
Mr.. ID. ". Becker, OF Hancock square, Bunker
| Hun District. Boston, says: "Ellis's SPAWN
Cure il the most successful remedy ever used 10
my stables Tor Spariss, Uiad.gdlls, SpraiNs, De-
Our Is. aud sl0. assor ments Of Elliss rslisbl
Horse RENEE! les should be IN every stable. Sc nj
ios History OF the Horse" and testimonials.
ELLIS SPAWN CURE CO..
so Sudbury ST., Boston, and 21J Fourth Ave, NY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
TATE RFEORM SCHOOL.

STNTE KEFUKM SLIIUVIs.
During my connection with the state Reform
School, "a "A teacher. l.. .. ttw"od'- Bitter
were introduced there, and used with marked
success, particularly In Bilious affections:
4. i. HlLLMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

u.-HIpDEN GARMENTS.
/. Black & Co., at the old stand, have
4 large lot OF goods.
2. or course you have heard OF Andres
selling himself to the enemy.
3. Those books are the ones for which
have been looking.
4. The gardener hal pr onged hoe In
his hand.
5. Olive stood In the door as we drove
away.
6. Amy Shaw laughed at the poor beg
gar.
:. You may omit tense in your gram
mar lesson. BELLE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

IH.-DoUBLE ACRoSTIC.
l. A belief, doctrine or creed.
=. A tree.
3. To bear.
I. To enclose with hard covering.
5. An ancient priest of the forests.
Is. An American manufacturing city.
Z. To recsll.
s. A king of whom we read in the BIZ
bic.
.. Improper.
10 An optical illusion.
A strange difference is said 10 exist be-
tween the initials and the finals.
HARRY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

V.-DIAMOND.
l. A letter in the musical scale.
2. An obstruction.
3. A song.
t. A line.
,. In hute.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12
TERRITORIAL

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune has this to say Of the
probabilities of the present congress
taking favorable action on the admission
of any of the western territories to the
sisterhood of states. The article is a
very sensible one, with the exception of
the reference to Utah. We do not think
the democrats are SO blind to their w
interests as to admit this law-defying
polygamous territory to the dignity and
responsibility of statehood. 1t would be
certain destruction for the party that
ever attempted any such iniquity
merely for party purposes. 1t says
'The attempt to make a new state OF
Dakota will be renewed with scarcely
any prospect of success. The democrats
have had an unpleasant experience in
making new states prior to presidential
elections. Colorado was admitted, the
house being democratic, the then dele
gate from the territory, Patterson, hav-
ing pledged his party to give the electo-
rial vote for the democratic president.
His pledge was not redeemed, and Col
orado is counted in the columns of the
certain republican states. Dakota, dem
ocrats maintain, would unquestionably
be republican, whether it should be Da-
kota north or Dakota south. 1t has been
suggested that a territorial omnibus bill
could be made which would admit Da-
kota as a republican state and Montana
a possible democratic state. 1t is very
doubtful whether the democrats would
be willing to take any such risks. They
fear the admission of new states in the
belt of northern intelligence and pro-
gress. There is. perhaps, one exception,
Utah, with its problem of polygamy.
looks to statehood as the means of forth
flying itself within it's libidinous borders,
and Utah looks only to democrats in
congress for defense in the crusade
which outraged national morality is to
make this winter against the twin relic.
New Mexico, which made such q vigor-
our knocking at the national door w
years ago, has lost it's energy in that
direction since Elkins, the most vigorous
delegate that any territory has ever had,
retired from politics. The prospects of
the creation of any new states is very
remote.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12
THE RIV l. K PRESS

dred thousand pounds of sugar, sixty
thousand pounds of coffee, five Thousand
pounds of tobacco, besides soap, rice,
salt, baking powder, ETC., in the same
large proportion. The buffalo are IN
that vicinity now, and some 5000 were
killed by the young bucks in a recent
hunt. That alone would keep the whole
outfit for the winter. In contrast with
this s%ulnptuous fare Of the Dakota
braves, see the destitute condition of
the Piegans, Blackfeet and Gros Ventres
around the Indian posts in northern
Montana. No wonder that the lncon-
sistency of congressional appropriations
are easily to be seen. AS hungry people
mus eat when starving, the burden OF
supporting them falls upon the stock
men of this section whose cattle fall an
easy prey to the wandering bands OF
omnivorous redskins. From the new
Blackfoot agency. from Belknap, from
Poplar river agency, we hear the same
cry, that the Indians will suffer from
lack of food this winter as there are no
buffalo in the country and the nrovis-
ions furnished by the Indian depart
ment will not last until spring.