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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03
No Show for tho Creditor.

"Rathr" y strange thing occurred the
Other day. said Il jcwclry drummer, as
he lighted match on his pantaloons;
IL went to town out in Iowa to settle
up an account with firm there that
had been running behind on their pay
ments. The firm, composed of two
brothers, was one of tho largest in the
town, and had no fear of trouble, but
when arrived there / found that they
had dissolved partnership and closed
business"
Didn't lose anything, did youp"
lose anythingp Should say we did.
One brother took all the stock and skip
ped east, and the other took all the cash
and lit out for tho west. What show
has poor creditor got coming in on
the shank end of such q dissolution OF
co-partncrship as thatP"- Chicago Her.
did
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03
She Was I'm Trouble.

A young woman, befurrcd and eye
glassed, sat near the stove weeping. 1t
was not a hearty, yard-wido weep. but
furtvo dropping of half-reprcssed
tears upon the corner of scented hand
kerchicf- merely bit of thaw in a
cold wind.
"In trouble, miss?" qucriod tho gray
haired and sympathetic passenger.
"Yc-yes," was the sniycling reply
MAY inquire the nature of your
woe, young lady' Possibly l can COM
fort YOU"
And for answer she snufllcd up two
or three times in her nose, reached into
her dress pocket and pulled ont crum.
pied telegram, saying: "Rcad that"
The sympathetic passenger adjusted
his spectaclcs, hemmcd and hawed,
turned half round in his seat, and eau
tiously held tho ominous missivo to the
light. He read:
"Comc home mt once. Your doggie
is sick " Chicago Herald
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03
mclville's Ambition.

OTIS terrible thing to be cold" said
Chict Engineer Melville. OF tho United
States navy, ut the rooms of tho United
Service club, "but it is moro terrible to
sutlcr the pangs of hunger, to crawl on
hands and knees on the ice. rs ! have
done, that my comrades might be saved.
1t was not for myself but for my coun-
try and my fcllow-man."
Engineer Melville. who looked the
picture OF rosy health, was surrounded
by distinguished officers and cx-oiiicers,
OF the army and navy rs he read his in
tcrcsting paper on Arctic exploration.
Among them were Gen. Joshua L. Owen,
Capt. Richard G. Collum. Pay Director
Russell, and Col. Nicholson. In his
opening remarks Mr. Melville said:
when l returned from Siberia |
promised myself and the whole world
that would never lecture on the trials
and suiicrings of Arctic explorations
that would never coin money out of
the blood and bones of my dead COM
pan!ons y Continuing hc said: For
more than 800 years some Of the
best blood and brains of the world have
been devoted to solving the problem of
the far north. 1t was for grand and
noble purpOSc--the benefit of man, that
we may have knowledge, which is
wealth, power and happiness"
Mr.. Melville spoke of the peculiar alb
Scncc of scurvy in the later American
expeditions, particularly those of the
Polaris. Jeannc,tc, and Greely party,
while Sir George Mares exploring party
were terribly afflicted He thought It
was matter OF food. clothing and we'll
ventilated quarters. He had fire.
qucntly been asked how he hoped to cs-
cape the fate OF those who had gone be-
fore him if he attempted TO reach tho
pole. His answer was that the bitter
school of experience led him to believe
that the pole could be reached safely,
and that the proper route was by Franz
Joseph Land, the southern end of which
was accessible every year
Mr.. Melville then described the Arctic
outfits necessary for explorers. and the
mistakes made in making them too
heavy. He said: II have slept comfort
ably on top of u sled in sleeping bag,
with the thermometer 100 degrees below
the irCczlng point of water"
The Arctic sleeping bags, he explain
ed, were worn with the hair inside, thus
reversing nature. 1t was the only fur
ciotnlng worn that way. He thought
the very idea ofunlimilcd appropriations
by congress caused al Arctic expedition
10 bc loaded down with the worthless
ruhhagc of every crank i'm the land. His
Sl"rping-bag weighed eleven pounds.
The Greedy expedition bags weighed
twenty-five pounds -"clcgant things to
sleep in, but death to those who attempt
cd TO carry them In conclusion tho
chief engineer said that with his know
ledge born OF experience, he expected
at some future day 10 conduct party in
safety to the Arctic regions, and to lind
. grand. public-Spiritrd citizen Of vast
means who would aid him in solving
the problem OF a commcrcial pole, The
road was one of trial and trbula,ion,
but the object was attainablc and the
scientific world would not be satisfied
until it WAS reached. - Philadelphia
Times
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03

An Extra Quartcr.-A pcddlcr of tim
ware in one OF the mountain counties OF
this State called at q farmhouse the
other day, where the woman wanted to
sell him bear skin. "'raint worth
no great Shakes" said the pcddler after
looking it over. "Thc bar was killed
two months too early" How muchp"
asked tho woman. "About 75 cents"
Sec here, stranger" she continued rs
she gave the skin n rub, "when | tell
you that this ere bar cawed my hus-
band to death lcss'n two months ago,
and that I'm still grievin' widdor-wo-
man, can't you make the price dol
larp" Being man Of sentiment and
tinware combined he said he could
Wall Street Net1s.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03
In the Lonely Back Pow.

prosy,
Tho cushion was soft and tho corner wos
coy;
ANA, muSinT, know
i'y my sid" In III" pow
WAS dear little face that was dimpled and
rosy.
stray bit of lace and tho curl Of n feather
Lay close to my check, and j didn't care
whether
Tho service was long.
or Hitting was WRONG
In n,hcy i"hhciy back pew, as we knclt down to
In rcnding the prayers we had ono book be-
tween us;
30 sweet was her smile that, had nobody seen
Whi'c bent on our knees
(Oh how Cupid did ;CDscD
had stolen kiss with tao prayer book &c
screen us.
In tho oricl window the sunlight was gcam-
In my drowsy old brain I felt lovo ranc!cs
tcemirg;
Then my hcnrt PNvr II thump-
But my head 20 bump
On tho back OF the pew had only been
dreaming.
Life
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03
NO. 81.


iSi'A 'he american ih"S oh Europe.
Among the bills introduced i'm tho
senate last week and appropriately re.
'erred was one by Senator Edmunds,
"providing for tho inspection of meats
or exporarion, prohibiting the i'm.
portation of adulterated articles Of
God and drink, and authorizing tho
PRESIDENT to make proclamation In
certain cases."
Senator Edmunds said that this bill
had been reported last year from tho
committee on foreign relations. Be.
sides providing for the inspection of
pork, &c, Tor expectation, it contain
"d, he said, section giving the Presi-
dent authority, whenever he was con-
vinced that unjust determination was
made against the admission Of Amcri-
can products into other countries, to
prohibit the introduction of such
articles as hc thought fit for the pro.
Iection of the just interests of the
United States. In view Of what ho
(Edmunds) saw in the newspapers
about current events in other countries
'ouchlng American products on the
heory that they were supposed to be
diseased, when the fact was obvious
hat the object was to exclude them
under any consideration, he ed
thought il clear that it was
time to Introduce this bill again.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03

a State street merchant put hand
some plaster figure in his store window
and prepared himself to enjoy it with
his customers. Along in the afternoon
the wife of an artist came in and motto
ed ii at once. "Ah, Mr. b." she said.
that's q handsome figure in your win.
dow" "Ycs," replied tho merchant, ~
call it so myself, do, !" "Your taste is
excellent pursued the lady, "and Pm
glad to SEGA love of art developing in
commercial circles. What is the figure
-Hebepn 30, no. ma'am; it's plaster
Of paris. ~ Merchant Ixdpsier
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03

There is a certain man about town
whose generosity is not unbounded. He
Is quite ready to accept, and even to ask
for, favors, but is not so often known to
reciprocate. There come to hIm, how
ever, as to all men sooner or later, oc-
casions when it is impossible to avoid
tho semblance OF hospitality and gcner-
osity, even II he possesses it not. A for
mula of his for such dire necessity, l
hear runs in this way: (Moderato) -
I'D invite YOU TO dinner to-day (an-
dantc) but we arc to have Goldfish to-
day (allegro and staccato, without wait
ing for a dreaded acceptancc) and I
know you don't like codtiFh, ~ Boston
Post
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03
A LIFE OF LUXURY.

~
A' ", h,N'Ni'
little ircncii git timcpiecc ticking
away tnc minutes IN an upper room OF
ono OF Murray NILS fine residences
struck IN" hall-hour bevond O'Clock on
recent morning, ana while IFS deep
cathcdral note yet echoed upon the air
thcrc was sudden movement among
inc lacc nah@ih%S OF Il brass bodstoad
s'aha'hg IN recess Oh me same apart
mGm'' IN" woman 5 lace looked forth.
lno room was i"Ii OF rrc'iy thingS,
warm WIN III" p!a"c OF hickory lire,
ana Dr''''ant win me dAzZi!ng winter
sunshine whlch' i't"rHhg through the
orlperleS "t INC broad windows, lay in
patches or hght ON moor anu furnish
ih@s' o"C 'hero WIS ho,h'ng ohr-hait SO
Pre''y' SO "ar'h' OF so pr'iiian'' no pct
ure SO sunny OF an|"I'ng Wlth'n the tour
wills us tiaI nlaoH ny nus same lace,
..,';L .ne lace c or i yomng an" loyeiy woman,
"hi"h' iiushc" from the pillow downy
oaFcaS' me eyes "ewS with sleep. and
thc rumpled chestnut har framing the
"holn IN SWEEP confusion looked out to
see what nad awakened us owner.
On, lls you' yo.i chattcring littlc
CLOCK rs her eye l"Ii upon me irittalc
her nest, she leaned out TO touch an
electric pn',oh ".lhih easy reach;
entrance of n ncat-loIiinr middlc-0pcd
woman in cap and apron.
Good morning, Barker" came from
the pillows. "My bath, please" and
Earker opened u second door and dis
appeared. In three minutes she was
back standing ut the bedside with a
bath gown of thick, soft flannel and n
pair of low shoes. warm and woolly.
The young woman got up suffered the
flannel garment TO be thrown over her
lace and cambric night dress, thrust two
white feet into the waddud shoes, and
crossed to the bathroom.
Barker only waited to take from
various drawers and presses an outfit Of
feminine apparel. finished with an en-
broidcrcd muslin combing gown whose
ribbons were of the same palc-pink hue
as tinted the silkcn stockings, before
she vanished n second time, and the
room was left TO The clock and The fire,
with occasional muillcd splashingS from
the naiad i'll her tub.
But not for long The hall door un-
closed again TO admit II tail old ncgrcss,
black n, Ercbus her head bound in
brilliant bandana. She shutllcd to the
door OF the bathroom and Knocked.
"Ez you ready honey?
"ln u moment nanny, Soundcd
from within; then;
lyon may come now, and once
more the iirc and clock had 1t all their
own way IN the outer apartment.
Next Barker rcapprared bearing a
silver tray on Wiiich was cup "t boull-
Ion with some water-Akc crackers She
had scarcely placed ter tray upon
stand and wheeled Il IlXllrious Turkish
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03
The Discovery OF Americn,

a number of prominent gentlemen
interested in establishing Il permanent
american exposition in Washington
',,i worlds exposition TO be held in
1892, in honor Of tho four hundredth
anniversary Of the discovery of Amer
'ca by Columbus, met last week and
adopted RESOLUTIONS strongly favoring
The project, and the chairman was in
Siructcd to appoint q committee of
cit'Zens to formulate plan in further
ance OF the celebration of this impor-
tant aumiveIsay.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03

General Longstreot thinks that his
uncle, William Longstreet, OF Augusta,
Ga, should share with Robert Fulton
tho laurels OF the inventor Of steam
boats. This ingenious Georgian was
big with the idea rs early as 17SS, but il
was not until 1903 that ho successfully
ran o boat by steam in the savannah.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03

NJ. DHarp has been treating himself
to new hat. Proud oi ais conquest he
showed his purchase to everybody next
day. What did you give for itp"
asked a friend. ut cost me Is francs. {"
"But it is marked 16 francs on tho lin
ing" True, softly replied nj. D'Harp,
that is what paid the halter; bat /
went without my dinner yesterday. ~.
Paris journal 1iwga,,t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03

Pap" said little Jacob, looking up
from his Sunday-school paper, -"here is
o piece that says Beer vefsus whisky
Shall | read ite' .srrow dat paber In
dc schtove, Shaky. mny mans yot says
beer Is worse as visky ain't fit for nod
iings except kindlingyvood."-~- Bin0.
hamtoa, RcpuJlicdns
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-03
A SOCIETY LA-DY.

Ito,V tho DomnndS Of lnShiOn Arc sat.
isnCd.
From "e Morning I;aIh to the Evening
Reception.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16

EDroRs ARGus:-Thc Trunclant Has
bandnan, ARGUS, and Hon. Granville
stuart have all had their little say about
the MeagherF Fergus county imbroglio. A.
was last Ia She race, allow me also to
come in last with my little say. | think the
democratic and republican central commit
tees Of Meagher we're very generous in allow
ing Us to name candidates: J think the
republican centra, committee of this count V
committed an error in not taking my advice
to unite on Granville stuart, We could all
have voted for him and elected him. !
think ] committed an error ia accepting Z
the nomination, handicapped a. | was, un-
der any circumstance. II il claimed that
n ma jority of the voters of Mcagher voted
for their own men. This was to bc expect
ed. II is claimed BY democrats that Mr..
kanouse and Others sent circulars 10 their
voting precincts asking the voters to vote
for their own candidates. This is demo
cratic. aud my democratic friends ought
not to kick at their own medicine. hut take
il like little men," On the whole, | have
ne fault to find with the voters Of Meagher
county. They had right to vote for
whom they pleased. They exercised that
right, and that is all there is oi il.
JAMES rERgus.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
JUDITH VALLEY LOCALS.

VIM. Babcock and wife have arrived from
the east. Mrs. Babcock il n grea. ac,uisi-
tioh to the valley.
The roundup boys have brought in for
winter feeding, the first installment of poor
cattle.
Mr.. II. A. Jeli-on. after an absence Of
several months has returned to his home
ut Philbrook. lie has been building fine
residence for Mr.. Smith of Beaver creek
There is a movement in progress to have
a ball and supper at Philbrook Christmas
Eve, for the benefit of the public building.
Mr.. Commissioner Barnes returned sat
urday from a business meeting Of the com
missioners Of Meagher and Fergus coun-
ties.
There has been II mining expert visiting
Togo in the interest oi an English syndi-
cate. We understand iiis report was very
favorable.
ID. A. L.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
JUDITH GAP ITEMS.

Glorious weather.
! Montana eains are prevailing.
( Some OF our rancl,men are plow.ug.
! The stages are loaded with freight and
passengers.
Miss Helen Goodspeed has returned from
the states and will make Tibet her home.
Joe Miller our harness maker. will prob
ably build substantial shop in the spring.
Mr.. J. l.. Sprague and his son have gone
to the Springs. where they were called by
tlc iIlness of Mrs. Sprague.
Mr.. Jacob Severance. who has been dan
gerously i'll is rapidly convalescing, and ac-
companicd by his wife, will leave in a few
days FOR Chicago, where he intends to wiz
| Ser.
II il rumorad that the stage lines repre-
scented by Major Reed will have thei,
blacksmith headquarters at this place, en-
ploying two workmcn and do;ns all In. re-
pair work here.
Mr.. Charlie severance has counted his
sheep and finds his total loss since shear
ing is about 500 head, which il not bad
considering the severity of the late
lalnentcd" storm and the number Of sheep
he controls.
At a meeting oi the stocl.gtower- oi Ju-
dith Gap. held at TIBET on the / lth inst,
the necessity of organization was fully dis
cusscd and il WAS decided that roundup
district should b. formed to work the 'nei-
trail territory" betwcrG the judith and
Mussclshcll ranges. \ committee of three
was appointed to frame "a constitution
aud bylaws. to l., sub lited to the next
meeting which will be ON Wednesday, Dee
END at Tibet. at which meeting regular
officers are to be elected aud much preliin-
mary wcrk dong All parties interested
should bc present. CoIELATEI.y.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
MAIDEN LOCALS.
T.. 7. Narstcn. the Jeweler.

T.. 7. Marston. the Jeweler.
Jake IIolzemer was in town Friday, from
Lewistown.
Ed. Knipe left on the b. u. & NJ. acl
yesterday to visit his home in Nebraska.
Henry Simons aud y. Jensen of Lewis
town visited our burg sunday.
"a contract to sink the Spotted IIofs,
shaft thirty feet.
Joe kroll, who for over six weeks has
been suffering from rheumatism, is i'm
proving very slowly.
Johnny West, JAS. Deare and Icnr,
Born are at work developing the Bamboo
Chief with fattering results.
r. W. Meadow has removed from tn,
Spotted Horse mine, where he resided dur
the past summer, to Andersonville, wher,
hs will remain the balance of the winter
The surprise party last Friday evenin.
was very enjoyable affair, but unfortu
nately several OF the ladies contracted
severe colds returning home the next morn
ing.
! DIR. J. w Reed Of Butte City. arrived il
town last week and at once put men f.
work ON the pet" minc located below An
der-onville, in which he is a partner. Th,
property is said to be very rich and ma,
yet be veritable bonanza.
Geo. Birker, whom the doctor pro
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16

Estate oi Adolph ilaro decea-ad: Notice
is hereby given by the undersigned, Nicho-
Las VI. Erickson, administrator "f the
estate of Adolph bdro deceased. to the
creditors Of. and all PERSONS having claims
against said decreased, to exhibit them
with the necr-sary vouchers. within teii
months after the ir.t publication of this
notice. 10 the said Nicholas VI. Erickson,
administrator at his Office at Lewi.town n,
NJ r., or to Buck & Hunt, attorneys, ut
their office NJ Helena, VI. T.
NICHOLAS N. ERICKSON,
Administrator of Estate ol Adoiph raro,
deceased.
Dated at I.ewistown, NJ L. Noy. =, >Nf
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
Dissolution Notice.

To ALI. WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The co-partnership heret Oiore existing be-
tween w. L. Hanson of Lewistown. Mon
tann, add stephens IL Bayies oi Tibet,
Montana, under the firm name of W. +.
Hanson Il Co.. is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, stephens 4 Bayles re-
tiring. Dr. ". +. Hanson will continue
the business. collecting all bills due the
firm, and paying all the firms indebtedness.
w. +. HANSON.
STEPHENS a B,yLIi;s
Lewistown, Mont, Dec. -, 1856.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16

To All. WHOM " MAY CoSCERN:
The copartnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, as ;-tiehrr &
Lanee, in the stock and ranch business il
this day dissolved by mutua consent Jul
ius Stiehler retiring. Gustale Iange will
collect all bills, and pay all indebtedness Of
the firm. JrArs SrlHlIi.IR.
GusTANI LANCE.
Lewistown, VI. T., nec.ilth, 1856.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
NOTICE.
Bids for County Supplies, Etc.

Bids will be received up Ia the first Mon
day in January by the Board of Count Y
Commissioners, for medical a:tclnance on
county ponr aud prisoners. aud i,r tho
care ari maintenance Of county poor.
Also, for twenty cori. al wood for usg
mt Jail and county offices. The Board
reserves the right To reject amy and al bids.
". II. KELLY.
Dee. Sth. SO. Clerk of Board.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16

rowing friends, who did all in their power
to relieve his sufferings he passed away at
11:30 o'clock. The funeral took place
Saturday afternoon and IA large number of
last resting place.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
Wanted.

Mountain Lion, Catamount, Wild Cat
and Hawks claw. I viii pay si.50 per
dozen for amy the above claws. Ii sent by
mail, a prompt remittance viii be returned.
f.. T. MARsTDN.
The Jeweier.
Maiden, Mont, November p. 1Ns5.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
Taken UP.

Dark bay geldiag, three years old, no
brands; small curve cut out of night caf.
First seen in iay band about the middle oi
June, 1856. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying charges.
y. +. DALEY,
Dee. 9th, Sc. I.ewisiown NJ r.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
FARM LOaHS.

We are prepared t. nr:"tiate hong timt
loans on improved iarms in Frrgd- couui y
For particulars apply to
NALL,rE, STYLi:s * THoRNBrU-H,
Helena Montana.
Or, RrnoIr yoS TnBfL, IN. Lew istunn
Reference First National Bank, iiel,.nH
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
Lost.

Prtwcen Rocky Point and Fort Maginnis.
two large work horses one bay and one
gray; both branded ~ VI ON left shoulder.
win pay S1o reward for information that
will ! ead 10 their recovery, or $50 for their
return to me.
THOMAS F. MORGAN.
Dubuque, Mont, Dpc. Bird. 1856.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
For Gnle.
Dec. Sth. 81

:, iirst-cia~s billiard Table al very low
price. Apply to or address,
J. lIoLZEMFR,
Day Hotel, Lewirtown.
November :. 1856.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
Mc,ice.

Charles Lehman has arrived at his store
at Cottonwood. Parties knowing them
selves Indebted to him viii please come for
trouble.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
DRY Gocds! Dry Goods!

lust received a full and complete stock
of dry goods, all the latest styles and PAT
terms. CHARLES LEHMAN.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16
FIGHT TO A FINISH.

Between III. Naguire. oi Michigan and
Hugh Livingston. al Montana, to tasr
place at The Bullion Hail. in the town ui
Maiien. Montana. for one hundred dollars
"A side: winner 20 take sixty per cent. oi
gate receipts. The fight to take place on
Christmas eve. at eight o'clock. Doors
opened "a; :. Won arr all kindly invited,
and we srsarc you i; niil br 10 hippo
drome.
Fergus County argus., 1886-12-16

WANTED - Reliable girl 10 do general
hou-ewurk la small family. Et.rl,..re=
required. Adir--- er apply 80
,'ufo, l.. StpsE. " H..
Fort Na.iuni-
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1886-08-20
sound Sensr from the Argus.

lh" recent act Of congress prohlb-
Itln9 territorial legislatures from grant
ing special privileges. and prevents the
enactment Of laws applicable 20 one
county or town and not to another bat
II does not prohibit the legislature
from enacting general laws apple.
able toaI the people and to all sec
tons. That Is to say, the leg lat ure
can make a general law under which
names can ne changed, streets and al
ieys fixed, roads vacated, court pgac-
tlce- in fact any and all subjects men
toned can be lesislated OH just the
same-but only by general act apple
able to all sections. In addition to
this the legislature IS specially author
lZed to enact general law under
which banks, loan associations, insAr-
nce companies, building societies and
otNtr corporations can have I4-gal py-
Isteaee 1t used to ae some crank
would Introduce 4 bill 10 make special
acts for his county This Is abolished
and wisely congress has prohibited
crank Noik. Int Is more liberal and
sensible with It's general law. which IS
hIoa.3el tHa better t.l ttl. /. !, i good
laW-sHd instead ot heifg entitled i
hlll IL restrict the powers ot tAe le-5Is.
latHres. it really IS i till t. eltlatIe
their powers only making the
legislatures to do haslnes ii business
way. l1a Argus.