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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-06

NOUS HOW tudb las A&d fA tolCSV A
view, was full of excitement and in
terest. At first he dug and dug,
looking for his pot OF money; but as
it did not turn up he continued to dig,
full of faith, and growing every day
more interested in his efforts.
Ezra Alden had particularly fine
crops that season; and his success at
farming having also developed his
commercial ability, he sold all he had
to sell to excellent advantage.
"Well,' said Ezra, as he counted
his gains, and tied them securely in
his money-bag, 81 haven't found my
pot of money. but this little pile is
not to be despised, and I shall keep
on. By George J I wonder if this is
what the old gypsy meant
Ezra had some time on his hand
now for dreaming; and he took to
signing for Clara once more, but in a
more hopeful spirit.
81 will speak to her father he
thought; "and, if he gives me encour-
agement, will ask Clara, plump, if
she will marry me.v
So he took his money-bag in his
hand and sought the presence OF
Squire Scudder.
The Squire sat reading avolume of
the "Pickwick Papers" in his hand
some o]d-fashioned parlor, and being
in a very genial mood, he received
Ezra with the most encouraging kind
ness, and listened to all he had to say
with a benignant smile.
1T is not great DEAL continued
Ezra, holding up his money bag; "but
there's more where I found this, sir. :"
"And pray, where did you find it,
Mr.. Alden ~ asked the Squire, rather
taken aback.
"At the roots of my wheat and bar
ley" answered Ezra, adding, with a
laugh: ITO tell the truth, sir, I con-
suited fortune-teller, and she told
me to dig and dig, and I would GER
tainly find a pot OF money. I haven't
found it yet, but I intend to keep on
digging, and / don't doubt but I
shall find it by-and-by."
Squire Scudder burst into a hearty
laugh, and kindly patted Ezra on the
shoulder.
81 don't doubt but you will, my
lad," he said cheerily. 'sHonest in
dustry is the best pot of money any
young man ever found. AS for Clara,
you can talk over that matter with
herself-she's sitting there by the
window, hidden behind the curtains
Now that was dreadfully mean of
the Squire not to have given a hint
of Clara's presence before, but he
didn't mean it. 1t seems quite i'm
possible for these old gentlemen to
realize how serious such matters are
to boys and girls.
Squire Scudder rose with a nod
and a smile and went away, leaving
Ezra in dire confusion staring at the
window curtains, and wishing the
floor would open and swallow him.
But it didn't. Instead the window
curtains opened and a lovely young
lady stepped out from them.
$50, Mr.. Alden" she said, stepping
forward, "you consulted the gypsy
fortune teller, too"
30, Miss Scudder-C lara-you have
heard everything, stammered Ezra;
sinking into the chair from which he
had risen from his first CONSERVATION.
"What a terrible fool you must think
me.n
"But l DON'T have great conf
dence in that gypsy's predictions
"Then you consulted her, too ~
asked Ezra.
dozens of times-she beguiled me
of all my small silver
swell, she got but a single piece
from me, that's some comfort said
Ezra, recovering somewhat, and ven
L. - L, II.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-06

= Mrs. Fitsgoober ON Flies.
'Fitz,' brightly remarked the
amiable Mrs. Fitzgoober, as her hus-
band leaned back in his chair, and
turned to the athletic department of
the paper, Il wish you would see
the captain of the Atlantos and tell
him we've got big lot of flies that
we'll close out to him cheap, as the
season is nearly OUT
"Flies y echoed the astonished
man ssfies' Now what under the
sun do you suppose they want flies
for?7
'sTo strike, of course; don't the
paper tell of the number of flies
struck? and if they knock them
around that way every day they are
compelled to replenish their stock"
"Oh, soul of Socrates, did I ever
hear of the like!7 groaned Fitz.
"What they mean by fly, my delu-
! ded wife, is knocking the ball into the
air."
A blank look overspread the lady's
face as she replied:
ssOh, yes, I understand now-the
fly is on the ball."
"Fitz eyed her pityingly.
"No, there's no fly on the ball"
ayVhy do they call it fly, then?n
because the ball flies through the
air.
| "That's it, is it; I'm glad you told
me. But they do have a coop Of
chickens to turn loose and run after,
don't they?' g
'No, they don't have any chickens.
"How do they manage to catch
fouls, then ~
Fitzgoober almost tainted, but
managed to gurgle forth:
"What a pity some women haven't
a grain of sense
81 was just asking information, =
timidly answered the wife.
"Dody," spoke Fitz, foul is when
the man at the bat"
"What bat ?"
'sBase ball bat, of course A foul
| is when the ball is struck by the
bat
81 thought the man struck the
ball?'
"They do" said the bewildered
man; "but he has bat to strike
with; and when the ball is struck
and does not cross or enter the dia-
mond-"
'sDo they play with diamonds,
tooY
"No, no the diamond is formed
by the bases ?"
"What are bases?"
"The points that the men must
touch before they can score run"
ooh, yes; the players get arrested
sometimes, don't they?'
ARRESTED for what?'
"For stealing the base. saw in
the paper where one man stole all
three of Them
ooh, lordy,' groaned Fitza ''they
mean by that, that the player slips
up on the base.
what makes them slip up on the
base; they amt alive are they?'
Fitzgoober did not reply; he mere
ly cast scornful look at his better
half
81 also saw continued the lady,
"where several of them took their
first base on balls. Now, do they
have right to have bases served to
them in any style they want to ?"
Still Fitz was silent; he was para
lyzed.
AS he did not reply to her ques-
ton, Mrs. Fitzgoober sprang up and
left the room hurriedly, growing
angrily; II think things have come
to pretty pass when husband
won't give his wife information on a
subject that she asks about.r-At-
L0,afn Constitution.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Our esteemed friend. Hon. James Fergus
had . romantic encounter with what is
commonly known ~ skunk" the other
day. Going to his cellar for some pota-
toes he came in contact with Mr.. Skunk,
who proposed to hold the cellar and pota.
toes. and for this purpose prepared for q
defensive campaign. Mr.. Fergus, actua.
ted by the spirit Of priority Of possession"
set out for an offensive and strategetic cam
paign to regain possession of the premises
Shot guns and pitchforks were called int
requisition. and the result was dead
skunk. But unfortunately, Mr.. Skunk.
with his well known M cans of defense.
managed to get his work in, and Mr. Fer
gus (who was just getting ready to attend
the marriage ceremony Of his nIece) found
himself badly perfumed, too much so to be
either pleasant for himself or near friends.
Soap and water, . wash tub. and change OF
clothes failed to produce the much de-
sired result, and it being time for the cere-
mony, the ladies suggested counter irri-
tant" in the shape of ''rosewater." IL took
one and one-half bottles OF rosewater and
it was then stand off between skunk vs..
rosewater. Verdist-''disagreed.' *sa
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
Notice to Co-OWners.

MAIDEN. MEAaMFK County. NJ. T.,
Sept. 3d, 1885.
To Frank Mitchell, Samuel Z. Author and
Wintrcd A. Davis:
You are hereby notified that ! have ex
pended 500 in labor and improvements
upon the Gray Rock Lode. situated inithe
Warm Springs Mining District. Mesgher
county. Montana Territory. and adjoining
the Bull hog mining claim on the north,
the amount required t. hold the saiue for
the year ending December 3lst. 1895. And
If within ninety days from the service Of
this notice Tor within ninety days after this
notice by publication), you fail or refuse to
your proportion Of such expen-
diture AZ q cO-Owner. your interests in said
claim will become the property Of the sub
scribcr under section 1924. revised statutes
Of the United Statee.
IRA KNAPP.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Prairie fires have done an immense
amount of damage in Dakota. For
five hundred miles along the Northern
Pacific can be seen the charred re.
mains Of grazing lands and wheat fields.
in some instances wheat stacks, farm
houses. machinery and harms have
been destroyed. The people have
been fighting FIRE for over q week and
using precautionary measures for self
protection, generally by blowing fur
rows around their wheat stacks and
buildings. The country is dry. having
had no rain for several weeks, and it
~ almost impossible to check the des-
troying element when well under way.
Such fires on Montana ranges would
he disastrous blow to the stock indus
try and should be guarded against in
every possible way. Forewarned is
fDrearmed.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

A government con, mission is now
investigating affairs connected with the
recent riot among the miners at Rock
Springs. Wyoming Territory. They
have reported finding matters in such
shape ss to endangsr the property ot
the road and jeopardizing the interests
Of the government, and call for prompt
interference and assistance. The Chi.
nese Consul. Col. Bee of San Francisco,
10 on the ground to make a thorough
investigation on behalf of the Chinese
government. Col. Bee has made up
his mind. from Conversations with the
citizens and officers. that any attempt
70 bring the offenders to justice through
the local authorities will fail. In this
conclusion the Colonel is right. The
Chinese must depart and the manner
of their departure is OF but little con.
sequence to amy one except to the &c
!estiala.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Operating expenses we're Sc, 196. :Dl.
leaving the net earnings at $5,U37 $40.
Compared with the preceding year
there was an increase in the earnings
from commercial freight Of $3.50, and
from mail. express. etc. Of S2li .u52,
but there WAS decrease in passenger
earnings of 81. l2I 80. making the net
decrease in the commercial business
Of all kinds $S's.sl9. The report
states that the principal cause
Of the decrease in passenger
earnings was the subsistence Of the
C@ur d'Alene mining excitement to
which also may be added the opening
Of the Union Pacific road to Oregon
by the Oregon Short Line and their
city branch Of the Oregon Railway
and Navigation company, as we'll AS
the snow blockade throughout Oregon
last winter and the general depression
Of business throughout the country.
The causes If the decrease were oil.
set as to freight by the steady advance
Of population, and the development
contiguous to the line Of road. The
whole number of votes cast was $780,
67S, each member Of the board elected
receiving full vote. With the excep-
ton Of August Belmont, who received
6S9.37S. and Norwood J. Hallowcll,
who received $4,000. The board of
directors met later and organized by
the election Of the officers Of last year,
save that Of assistant to the president,
which is abolished, and MIR. Williams
il made second vice president.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

u small party Of Pieran Indians was dis
covered south of the range and seven pO-
MES we're captured FROM them afte. quite
Nh exciting chase for about three miles.
No Indians have since been seen by the
troops. although every effort has been
been made to discover them. Several
rlnchmen have rendered valuable assist
ance in the way Of giving information and
guidance. Mr.. Eayles~ has been exceeding
" kind aud obliging. Others, less prosni.
inent settlers-wlo have not themselves
been troubled by lndians--appear to derive
amusement by endeavoring to start the
soldiers out on false scent whenever they
can doubtless so that the fiat cavalry
horses" may be properly exercised. II
10 not at alllprobable that any more Indians
will allow themselves to be found by the
troops during this scout: they (the Indi-
ans are doubtless keeping daily watch, Of
our movements, aud will not do much
more raidinY aud stealing until after the de.
parture Of the troops for the post. The
settlers enjoy our being here very much
and it is rumored about camp that they in
tend giving us the freedom of this section
Of the country and q series OF balls. must
Gales, receptions, etc., during the coming
fall and winter. provided we are to remain
here through the gay season."
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

A Dickinson correspondent Of the
Bismarck Tribune says : 1T may be
worthy Of note that Marquis de Mores
has stopped slaughtering at Medora
and ia shipping live stock to Chicago
from Dickenson'.' There is no doubt but
the Marquis has sunk small fortune
in his efforts to place the dressed beef
refrigerator scheme on on a paying ba-
sis. He cannot purchase the beeves
ut figure that will allow margin af-
ter Strengthening expenses are deducted,
and we are informed that the heart,
liver, brains and tongue of The animals
are not saved for shipment. which
alone net the Chicago butchers in the
neighborhood Of five dollars. Quite an
item.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Bishop John Sharp, Utah director Of
che Union Pacific, one Of the wealth.
est and most influential MOrmons iv-
ing, appeared in court and pleaded
guilty to the charge of unlawful CO.
habitation. He was fined $500 and
was discharged on payment Of the
same. The great aggregation Of nasti-
ness is gradually weakening. Bishop
John promises to abide by the laws of
his country in the future.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Barnnm's large elephant. Jumbo, was
killed at 81. Thomas, Ont, on the 10Th
inst. His keeper was leading him
along the track 10 load him when n
train came up behind unnoticed.
and ran him down. He was injured
70 badly that he died in thirty minutes.
The trick elephant. Tom Thumb, was
also injured, his leg being broken.
Jumbo was valued at 100000. Bar
mum will sue the company for dam
nRea
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Louis Riel has been reprieved until
Oct. 18th. His case will he heard he
fore the imperial privy council aud
mis- counsellors are now en- route TO APP
gear before this august court. Riels
life hangs on q slender thread.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
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LAxpEr--FEReus-At6 p. IN. on the 10th
inst, at the residence Of the brides pa
rents on Box Elder, Miss Agnes y. Fer
gus was joined in the bonds of matri.
mony to MIR. Newton l.. IAandru, Rev ].
ID. Phinney. officiating.
The bride is well known in this vicinity
as the accumulated daughter Of Mr. VIM.
Fergus ami niece of James Fergus, and by
her many endesring qualities has made a
large circle Of friends, who all wish the
newly welded pair untold blessings and
happiness.
The groom is an intelligent. industrious
connected with Broadwater. Mcnamara &
Co. for some time.
Only the relatives aud Q few invited
friends were present and after the ceremony
all enjoyed themselves ut a sumptuOus re-
past prepared by the well known skill Of
Mrs. w. Fergus.
Miss Nellie Fergiis assisted as bridesmaid
and L. &. Mosier with his genial countc-
nance performed the office of groom in
good shape.
The bride received number of valuable
presents in the shape Of checks. The hap
py couple are cast upon the sea Of matri-
mony with the good wishes of the entire
community. One pleasant feature Of the
evening was the premetlitated remark Of
one of the bachelors present, that "he had
picked all those berries for nothing this
summer"
The groom is to be envied for his success
in gaining the hand of the ''bonnie Scotch
lassie.'' ttt
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

The co-partnership heretofore existing
between Mathew +. By!nes and X. N.
Dryden. is this LIST day Of September, 1885,
dissolved by mutual consent. X. NJ. Dry.
den retiring. All accounts due the said
firm are to be paid to Mathew F. Byrnes,
who assumes all the liabilities Of the late
firm. NJ. +. ByRNEs.
X. N. DRYDEN.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Even the statue of William Cullen
BRYANT is needing money badly. The
New York Committee are begging for
subscriptions Of $3.50 each.-Ex.
II you want TO see monument
raised quickly, wait until John l.. Sui.
.iyap dies. Merit has its reward.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Once more the American eagle
makes the fur fly out Of the British lion.
in the yacht race between the Puritan
and the Genesta, which occurred on
the 18th isn't, the former wins by six
teen minutes. Length Of course
thirty-eight miles. The second race re-
suited in the Puritan's winning by two
minutes and nine seconds.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

Inc annual statement Of the North
'"rnPac'iic company for the year ending
June 81. lss5. shows that the gross re-
ce'pss from freigh, were s5S4, 2s7 pas
ssngers $SO7 $50 mail express. ana
Oo1. makirg Total o. &Il pa. I5O. The
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

The Indian reservations in Mon
tana cover 3OmU0 acres, or over
5000 square miles Of the finest graz
ing lands in America.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
HEApQu AFTER, IN HE SADDLE,

ssIUUEE, Z
BCyFALo kEEA. VI. L.. Selt. ~. lss5.
Captain Garyey'> command is now in
permanent camp an the indian trail
crossing the snowy range near the
old S;urgis Road. The crap has been
secuted daily. a. well a. the country on
both sides al the range. on the s.h inst.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
Taken Up.

About seven weeks ago. One Small Gray
Horse, branded circle with perpendicular
bar through center), on right shoulder. and
brand on left shoulder. Owner
can have same by proving property and
paying charges.
FRANK CHAMBERLAIN.
Grass Range, Sept. 18th, 1855.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

The Cinnamon are on the move.
We trus, that no one will impede their
flight.
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a-a-a77=H= a=- 49, -
SO Reward.

The undersigned will pay . reward Of go for the
delivery in Maiden Of the following, viz: One dull
bay or roam horse, face and hind legs white;
weight, about $50; brand, 16 ia lsf thigh. seem
on Mcdonald creek last July.
Hugh Mclaughlin.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24
Notice of Final Entry,

LsSD OSrIcK At HELINA, MoSrAsA.t
sept. I'd. 1ss5. J
Notice IL hereby given that the following named
settler has fled notice Of his intention 10 make
final proof In support of his claim. and that said
proof will he made tefose Frank Martin. u Notary
Public In and for Meagher county. Montana VI
Maiden. NJ. T.. ON October 18th. lSss'. viz:
FredrrSck .. CSlver.
vbO made presumption deciarat0ry ststesnent No.
6os9 for the sls Nwl+. ElS swi.. See. 81, town.
ship IL. north Of range II east.
He names The following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land. Wig; Charles Meyer. Robert Valentine John
Downey and Charles r. COlseS. oil Of Maiden.
Meaghsr county, ". 7.
=. ADKiNsOS, Register
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-24

an prepared to do all kinds Of hauling
moving etc. Leave orders ct international
hotel. =. II. McGERRY.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-17
The Teletopometer.
TSt. James, Gazette. |

An ingenious instrument for ascertain. ing the distances of accessible and inac, cessib!e points from the observer anc from each other has been invented by Dr Luigi Cereootani, professor of the uni versity of Verona. The apparatus con. sists mainly of a pair of telescopes mounted on stand and fixed on tripod for use. The telescopes are both brought to bear on the object, and a reading is then taken from graduated scale on the instrument, which, compared with SC, of printed tables, gives the distance. By this means the inventor obviates the ne. cessity for the base-line, which has hith. erto had to be laid do.n in these opera tlons and he dispenses with all trigono- metricai calculations. Distances can be measured between far-off objects, and by means cf sheet of paper fixed on a drawipg-bsard rough plan of the coun- try under measurement can be sketched. In the same way distances of ships at sea, or moving objects on land, can be determined. The apparatus appears to be well adapted for land surveying, and particularly for military purposes. In fact, 1t is stated to have been already adopted in the German army in the lat ter connection, and 1t is aoout to be tried by the authorities of our own war department. A practical trial was made with this instrument on the Thames em- bankment yesterday, when its varied usefulness was demonstrated.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-17
A Guarantee.

Of all the diseases 10 which nSankind is subject. there is not one that more completely baftles medical skill than Brights disease of the kidneys. Nature, however, has supplied the remedy which science has tried in vain to provide. The waters of Griffin Spring, Ark, will not only relieve, but will positively cure Brights disease. It has been cured by the use of these waters, Snd so positive are we that they will cure in every in- stance, that we .gKayantee cure to all afflicted with Bright's disease or any other kidney affection, who will come and use the waters as advised. By guarantee !" IS meant that unless cure IS effected the patient will be under no expense whatever while at Griffin Spring. Visit ors whose cases require it, will receive the best of medical attention from Dr. I. A. Krider, resident physician. As to tue efficacy ot these waters in kidr ey troubles, we refer te John H. Reslear, of Genoa, Nance Co.,, Neb., who, alter sut- fering during several years with Bright's disease, was completely restored by a three weeks visit to Griffin Spring. Wm. Allen, of Little Rock, Ark, suffered y yS~AS WNu hANhCS SoiiAplaLilt, Auu was cured by the use of these waters. Hon. C R. Breckenridge, M. C., Washington, D. C, Hon. LeCil Bobo, San Antonio, Tex, Fl. Deal, Charleston, Mo, F. M. rhreadgill, Lynchburg, Va, and Rev. A R. Kennedy, Little Rock Ark, will all bear testimony to the efficacy of the waters of this spring. Parties interested may write to any of the gentlemen mentioned above, for confirmation of our statement. Griffin Spring is but three and ore half miles from the railroad, and less than four hours ri3e from Little Rock. The hotel affords the best of accommodations to guests, and there is nothing lacking in the surroundings to make it a pleasant resort. For further information address
 V. H. HENDERSON & Co.,,
 Grfin Spring,
 White Co. Searcy P. O., Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-17
Comic Pictures.

The attention of our readers is called to the Comic Colored Pictures advertised in this issue by the Art Publishing Co. Little Rock, Ark. These pictures are not cards, but are large-sized chromos, each measuring 1912 by F 3-4 inches, (some ot them Io by 2o) printed on heavy board and when suitably framed are an mex Pensive and pleasing adornment for the home. All are comic and embrace such variety of subjects that it will be next to impossible not to find something suit able for everybody. The pictures will be sent by mail, post paid, to any address in the United States or Canada for twenty cents each, or any six pictures for SI co. Postage stamps taken in sums less than SI %. Address, Art Publishing Co.,, Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-17
Our Old Maids
1

We have forgotten the typical old maid. She has given place to more attractive type of womanhood. The modern old maid is round and jolly, two dimples in her cheeks, and has laugh as musical as bobolink's song. Sue wears nicely fitting dresses, aud be- coming little ornaments about her plump throat, and becoming knots and bows She goes to concerts, parties, suppers, lectures and matinees, and she doesn't go alone. She carries dainty parasol, and wears killing bonnets, and has live poets and philosophers in her train. In fact, the modern old maid is as good as the modern young maid sne has sense and conversation, as well as dimples and curves, and she has bank book and dividend. And the men like her-and why not?