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The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

A few weeks ago the River Press in
terviewed "A citizen ON the prospect fer II
hay crop and was assured that if it
commenced showering after the 4th Of
July the hay crop would be abundant
This aroused a germ Of hope in many
"A breast But the rains dsccnleth not
Last week another undaunted Benton
tie aroused Us from our lethargy and
despair ny telling "A Press reporter that
heavy rains in September would make
ample feed for stock during The winter.
We trust this matter will not be post
poned sine die, and it won't if berry
can prevent IL.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22
Democratic Convention.

MHEREAs Therc is no Democratic party
nreanizniiu ion in Fergus county, and beli,v-
ing that il Is the sole right of the people,
directly int, rested, to delegate such power
and duti's to- committees,
TH.RrSosa. W, the undersigned citizens
and taXpaycrs of Fergus county Ito hc)
who believe IN the principles oi the Demo
crate party and are willing to accord II
hearty support To its representatives. re-
spectfuiiy request that the Democratic
voters OF said Fergus county meet at the
voting places n their respective precincts,
ou the 3ist day al July. lS,6, aud select
delegates and altcrna,es To attend Demo-
cratic county convention to be held at
Lewistown. ON the 21st day of August.
issc, for the purpose of placing in nomina-
ton candidates for the several county
offices oi Fergus county, to be elected al
the coming November election, and To
transact such other business ~ may prop
erly come before IL. II neither delegate or
alternate be present no proxies win he
allowed.
Each precinct viii, he entitled to one
delegate to every 20 votes. or fraction
thereof, east at the election of 1881, for
Joseph X. Toole, delegate to Congress-
to-wit.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

Leading Republicans Of Fergus county
have joined in call tor primaries to
BE- held July 9th, and u convention to
meet at Lewistown, August 18th. The
call, elsewhere printed in the HERALD,
gives the apportionment Of representa-
ton for each precincts aud the Repubi-
Cans Of the new county start out in
good organized shape.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

IL is again reported that Nelie-Gran;-
Sartoris Is living an unhappy life
An English snob and Il poodle, it seems,
are not all her fancy painted them.
Better have married "a dashing Ameri-
can colonel or captain who fought for
his country's flag under her illu,trious
father, than Il dissipated dude of the
English aristocracy.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

Commissioner Sparks will stand by
Special Agent Haley IN the eases
brought against him Il, Bozeman by
the Lynde lumber company. X. B.
Smith. Of Dillon, has been designated
by Attorney General Garland To defend
Haley.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

Thus far not democrat has public
ally announced his desire for office.
We are satisfied the woods are FUR Of
would he candidates, but Democrats
are, IN this county at least, very mod.
est. The political complexion OF the
county, if the vote Of two years ago is
fair criterion. is considerably in favor
of Republican, success. This may
account for the confident feeling Of
Republican aspirants and the hesitaney
OF democrats to announce themselves
for office. There is sufficient quantity
Of good timber in both parties, and il
* our belief that at the coming election
the voters Of Fergus county will choose
the men who in their opinion are the
best qualiii-d To I'll the various offices
II both parties put up their iil,r-t men.
partlsani,m will figure very little.
What the taxpayers want is the best
qualified man for a given office, be he
democrat or republican.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22
Notice of EinaI Entry.
LAND OFFICE At NELFNA. u. T.. ,
Jgly if.i t-sf ,

LAND OFFICE AT HELFNA. n T.,
Jgly iG.h 1ssG.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
'ftler has she'd notice OF his intcn. ion 20 make
hnai pro"f in suppau oi hi, claim. and ,iai said
proof viii he made before the Register and
Receiver q, lIelcna, VI. T.. on August ;is;. lssd.
viz:
Abraham iiogc,and.
who made HON, sfeai Application No. 2in3 for the
wa sN !. Sec. -. SCI ST !. >fl NEi !. sec. ~.
Up. " north Of rang. ~ east
He names the t"iowin witLesses to- prove hi.
continuous residence upon. and cultivation ct.
saii land, viz Emery A nusrn ard clark =.
-hipman. of lcwi,tpWn. y. r.; John ". Winter.
If rhilbrook. u T.. ami Timothy y Fisk, Of
Cotton wood NJ I.
:. W. LASGnoaSE. Register.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

The FIRST annual meeting of the West
Side Fair and Racing Association will
he held at Butte Oh August 10. IL. y,
Ii and IL. lsS6.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

Rear Admiral NOidcn. who com
manded the Monitor in the great naval
battle with the Mcrrinlac ut Hampton
Roads in lsfi.. l. dead
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

The receipt. Of gold and silver in the
L. ;. Assay Office, Helena, for the fiscal
year ending June 30th, aggregated
81 $50, exceeding those Of the pre-
ceding year over 100000.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

The grass i, 50 poor in the vicinity Of
Helena that millions Of grasshoppers
are dying oi starvation. This j. not
auihrntic.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

Col. Geo. b. Corkhill, who prosecuted
Guiteau for killing Garfield, j. dead.
The Mineral argus., 1886-07-22

The President has nominated Fiiz
John Porter to I've "A Colonel in the army.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06
Struck by lightning.

William M'Mullens house in the
neighborhood of Battle Swamp was
struck by lightning on Tuesday aft
ernoon 10Th of July. The house had
two conductors. The point of one
of the rods was melted, but the rods
appear to have saved the building
which was not injured. Mrs.
Fisher, one of the inmates was severe
ly shocked, but sustained no serious
injury.
During the same storm large barn
in Chester county, filed with hay and
grain was struck by heavy charge,
which split the building, in a moment
enveloplng it in flame. The barn had
rod on each end, and the bolt
struck the building between the con-
ductOrs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06
VOL. VIII. RISING sun, CECIL COUNTY, MD.

with the picture of three little boys, there
was nothing on his person to tell what was
his name or regiment, the artist at Gettys-
burg took quite number of copies of the
private aud sent them to all parts of the
country, and succeeded in finding out who he
was. being a member of Pennsylvania
regiment. The three children we're brought
to Gettysburg and lucated at the Soldiers
Orphan School, located here. ppm. hav.
Ing arrived we wended our way to the depot
and in half an hour we started for :home
having enjoyed very much our two days
visit and having the fires of patriotism
kindled anew in our breasts, and thankful
that we have to-day free happy uniteu
country ,cithout one slave, honored and
respected throughout the world
CHARLES w. WILSON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06
The Anarchists.

What the Chicago anarchist most
fears and hates to-day is the law
which is dead against him, and which
if enforced will very soon put him to
the use of feeding any plant whose
roots may be penetrating enough to
find his resting place. What the
Chicago anarchist is emphatically
calling for just now, is not law but
lawyers. He still wants anarchy and
he is employing the sworn upholders
of the law, and the officers of the
courts of justice to give him what he
wants, and it goes without saying
that they will do their best to accom-
modate Western Rural.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06
CONOWINaO RAKINGS.
CHARLES w. WILSON.

Special Correspond dence to MIDLAND JOURNAL.
BUSINESS is improving. The excur-
sions to COLCHESTER and and Bay Ridge have
been largely patronized by our citizens. 80.
Bass fishing has been excellent, but has
been frequently interrupted by muddy wa
ter. The sal mon, or wall-eyed pike, black
and striped bass, have been taking the bait
quite freely, ard our accommodating land
lords of the Fountain and Railroad hotels
have had ample accommodations for the
numerous fishermen who have visited our
town. Robt. Stewart and J. Nelson Bar
row, both veterens in the art of angling,
know we'll the haunts of the gamy and
toothsome bass and take pleasure in plotting
their customers to the best places for sport
Mr.. Jesse French, of Bald Friar, has also
been kept busy affording boat and hotel ac-
commodations for the fishermen from Co.
lumbia and Lancaster. Mr.. French is also
proprietor of several large fish-pots, which
last season yielded him a revenue that ran
up into the thousands. E. John Jefferson
Dempsey, an old resident of the Eighth
district, was buried at Bethesda on Saturday
last, funeral services were conducted by
John A. Dunn. . Mr.. Milton Dorsey who
has been lying in critical condition at the
house of Mr.. George Brewnlnger, in Har-
ford, has been removed to his own home at
Rcwlandville.. DIR. Saml. j. Ramsey,
of Carlton, Hartford Co., has had second
stroke of paralysis, and is much Frustrated.
1.-THE Pilot Town Sunday School are
making ready for their festival to be held on
Friday and Saturday 9th and 9TH insts.
ECHO.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06
Death of Samuel j. Tilden.

Samuel J. Tilden died at $50 O'Clock
Wedn esday morning last, in his inva-
lid's chair, at Greystone, his country
seat, which is three miles from YoL-
kers, N. Y. His death, though possible
at any time on account of his age, was
entirely unexpected. He had been suf
fering for few hours from an attack
of nausea and diarrhea. and was at
tended by Drs. Simmons and Swift
From this he partially recovered, but
following shortly after came a sudden
stoppage of the hearts action, and
death ensued.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06
"To Your Tents o Israeli"
Communicated:

Communicated:
Thanks, we might say for so apt a text
in the present attitude of the Temperance
War as the Ed. has given Us in his clos
ing laragIaph of an Editorial. 1t Just fits
the case. The people have been appealing
ir vain for redress of grievances and an
easing of their burdens and our rulers. IRE
hoboam or the Rum power) coolly tell us
that Our father made your yoke heavy,
but we will add to your yoke. Our father
classified with whips but we will chastise
you with scorpions" Is it any wonder that
decent lnen are tired Of being answered in
this way and refuse to follow blindly in
the rum party traces, and assist in the OBJ
sequies, national as it were, OF our own great.
ness.
The saloon in its present shape is for.
eign power that seeks to fasten its grip per-
maaently upon all the institutions of our
country and it is to it, that our party mast.
ers go to take counsel and the warnings of
the old men, the christian men and women
are unheeded and their adyce is laughed
at What part have we longer in such
company! To your tents o Israel! and stand
for God and home and native land.
Gideon had not majority of all Israel
with him when he overthrew the hosts OF
INDIAN. The same power is working to-
day among some in our land to upset po.
litical idolatry that has held us in bond.
age. G..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

The excursion to Colchester on
Tuesday last, of the Nottingham
Cornet Band was huge affair. When
the cars drew up at Rising Sun sta
tion they were already packed, and
an addition of ll2 to the crowd got
on here. The boat fare was so cents.
There is magic in 25 cents, and
''don't you forget it,
When the train reached Port there
was scramble and hustle there.
The managers had chartered the
smallest boat for the occasion, the
Chester, whose capacity was but few
over 400 and the cars had already
more than the legal complement for
the boat-all passenger boats are
limited by stringent national law to
safe number of souls, and this num-
Der must not be exceeded-and a
hundred or more wished to 60 aboard
from Port Deposit. but the captain
drew in the gang plank and refused
to let another one on after his COM
plement had been shipped Part Of
the band and lever so many were
still on the wharf, when the manag-
ers of the excursion ordered certain
persons to get off, but they paid no
attention to the order. having bought
tickets for the trip. Finding that
peremptory orders were of no avail,
q premium was offered to all who
would come off, and dollar was paid
TO number to get off who had paid
only so cents to get on. After de-
tention of three quarters of an hour
the difficulty was adjusted by large
number remaining on the wharf. The
idea had been held out that a great
big steamer. the Nelly White, prob
ably would be chartered for the ex-
cursion. when 10, the crowd, the dis
appointed crowd found little tub
waiting for them. With heavy load
and rough sea, Colchester was reach
ed at II NJ, and the boat started on
her return trip at $50 P. NJ. against
a head wind and rough sea. in order
to reach Port Deposit iE time to
meet the tram. The SO cent invest
ment was rather Gear as compared
with our Rising Sun band excursion
the week before, considering what
the pleasure seeke ers on both occa-
sions got for their money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

collected the bridge tolls and kept a
ware house here. Mrs. Ross the
widow of Thomas Ross at present
collects the tolls. Here l will take
leave of your readers and wen'i my
way up the long steep road that
reaches into the highly improved
country beyond.
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06
Installation of Oficers of the I. o. of
G. r.

". Il.
L. D., M. f. Kirk, installed the fol.
lowing officers for Crystal Lodge No.
244, of Rising Sun, on Monday even
ing, Aug. 2nd.
c. t.: S. A. Taylor; V. T., Mrs. I.
V. Cooper; r. S., George NJ. Keilholtz;
F. S., Walter Burns; T., Theodore
Garvin; c.. Mrs. Mary Ankrim; NJ,
Herbert Cummings; A. NJ, Nellie
Pogue; G.. Alice Mcclure; S., Win.
field Ryan; R. H. s., Olevia Keilholtz;
l.. II. S., Emma Garvin.
Crystal Lodge has membership
of about 80 and is constantly increas-
ing in numbers and strength
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

loi looo "SSNS ioouS, Ouo Sho" NS>'
out.
Sixth district, July 29th 1856.
MIR. EDITOR: Being present yester-
day at the hearing, before L. r Taylor
Justice of the Peace, of one James Ir-
vim of the 9th district, on application
of several respectable citizens of Chest
er Co. Pa, to have him held for a re-
QUESTION from the Governor of that
state on a charge of violating the liquor
license law now in force there, I was
surprised and panied to find those VIII @
are reputed as sober and good moral
citizens of our county, pleading for,
and apparently in deep sympathy with
a man whom they know has openly
violated our county liquor law for years
past; debauching the morals of youth
and manhood alike, in plying his in
famous occupation. Irwin seemed ex-
tremely averse to trial in Chester Co.,
knowing full we'll he will find no sanct-
uary to protect and hirelings to defend
from the penalty of an outraged and
violated statue as well as moral law of
that old commonwealth.
A LOCKER On.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

TOR SALE One TYPE WRIT
Il ER, easily operated. The very thing
for the children TO learn to write cOmppsit-
ions and letters with. Will be sold at a
bargain. Apply at this Office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made mis-
erable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's
Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by
DR.. l.. r. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's
Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you.
Sold by DIR. l.. Il. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

SHILOH'S VITALIZER is what
you need for Constipation, Loss of Ap-
petite, Dizziness, and all symptoms of
dyspepsia. Price 10 and IS cents per
bottle. Sold by DR.. l.. r. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured. by Shiloh's Ca
tarrh Remedy, Price so cents. Nasa-
injector free. Sold by DR.. l.. r. Kirk.*
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06

The following letter was intended
for last weeks issue, but crowded
ont
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-18
IndestructibiIity of Gold.

Gold may be said to be everlasting,
indestructible. The pure acids have no
effect upon it. Air and water are alike
prohibited from working its destruc-
ton; while to baser metals they bring
decay, to gold they are inocuous. Bury
it through long ages, and when the
rude tool of the excavator again brings
it to light, while everything around i.
has returned TO dust from which 1t
sprang; while the delicate form 1t
adorned has become powder so impal-
pable as to be inappreciable; while the
strong bone Of the mighty warrior
crumbles as you gaze upon it; while
the trusty sword lies mass Of shale
rust, the delicate tracery In gold which
adorned 1t, or the fnely.wrought tiara
which encircled the lofty brow Of the
fair Jamsel, is there In its pristine beau
ty, perfect as when 1t left the work
mans hands and became the JOY OF her
feeting moments. Yes, days, years,
centuries have rolled by; mighty en-
pires have risen and fallen; dynasties
That dreamed their power to be ever
lasting have passed away; armies have
marched cong quered and become nerve
less with decrepit old age; cities teem-
ing with population and commerce have
become the dwelling-place OF the owl
and bat; the very pyramids them selves,
raised in the pride Of power and des-
tined to be forever, have crumbled and
are crumbling, and yet the flament Of
gold has stood unchanged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-18
The Errand boy.

"You say you live with your parents"
said China dealer who was putting a
lot of youngsters through civil service
examination for the ostion Of errand
boy in his establishment, "and you are
quick at figures?"
Eyes, SIR"
"Now, suppose had dropped around
the corner to get lunch, and lady
should come along who wished to pur-
chase two dozen cups and saucers at
$3.50 a Dozen"
eyes, SIR"
CATER agreeing to take the goods she
hands you a s. note. How much change
would you return to her?"
"Two dozen cups and saucers?" asked
the boy, gazing toward the ceiling.
"That's what | said"
"She must lie boardin'. house keeper
to"
"Never mind what she Is. How much
change would you hand her?" asked
the dealer.
"A dollar and a-half dozen?"
eyes, yes. Now then!"
"Don't you think that's pretty high
for
"Never mind whether it's high or
low. How much money would you re-
turn to the LADY,"
"But them s. might be bad" ejacu-
latedIthe boy, winking at the store cat.
"we will suppose the bill TO be good"
said the dealer, sharply.
fI don't see what one woman wants
to buy all them cups and saucers for,
anyway. When my sister got married
she didn't set up housekeepin' with
near So"
"Then you can't give me the answers"
"well," murmured the boy, shifting
to his other foot, and keeping an eye
Oil the cat, "I'd just tell the lacy to call
round when you was in and get her
change, for the bill might be bad un,
and don't never take no risks"
"You're engaged calculated the
dealer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-18
He Talked Too Much.

An ambitious young commercial trav-
eler living in one of the cities on the
middle Hudson became acquainted with
young lady attending a well-known
seminary, whose father is an influential
citizen of one of the Washington county
towns, and is reputed to have a solid
bank account. Having progressed in
his acquaintance with the young lady
so far as to seek and receive an invita-
tion to visit her at home during her
school vacation, he essayed to risk the
danger that might attend his reception
at the paternal domicile. Having en-
gagged the fastest trotters and nattiest
turnout of the village liveryman, he
started out.
The ride was about six miles, and after
he had journeyed about half that dis
tance he overlook pedestrian and in
quired if he was son the right road TO
Mr.. Smiths house." Receiving an af-
firmative reply, the drummer asked the
farmer to ride. The latter got in the
buggy, and as soon as he was comforta-
bly, seated the young man pulled out his
flask and asked his new-made friend to
imbibe. 1t was declined, and the prof
fered cigar elected the response that he
neither drank liquor nor smoked nor
chewed tobacco. To this the sharp
young man rejoined by avowing his be-
lief that there never was q man but
what was addicted to some of the vices.
Meeting with no contradiction on this
topic, he inquired of the stranger If he
knew Mr.. Smith and his standing in the
community.
eyes," replied he, 81 know him very
well, and l think he is quite fair with
his tow wnsmen."
"He's well hooked up, amt he?"
"Well, he owns one of the best farms
in the county, and he prides himself on
his stock"
"He has daughter r9"
"Yes, three of them"
"Well, I mean the one that is at
school in -. l have met her and am
invited by her to call and spend the
evening""
"Ah, is that So? She is an excellent
girl"
"Well, she is clear mashed on me, and
i intend to do my level best to marry
her and get share of the old mans
money to SET me up in business. Don't
you think that bright business idea ?"
"Well, as said, she is a good girl,
and one that loves her father dearly,
and obeys him in everything. You
could not obtain her hand without the
fathers consent"
"I'll see about that. I'D give more
to obtain the daughters than the old
mans consent" replied the impetuous
but undiscerning young fellow.
At this moment they were approach
ing a stately farmhouse, and as they
reached its front the farmer said: 81
live here, and will get out, If you
please"
The CON mercial man gently halted the
trotters, and as the old gentleman
reached the ground, he said to him:
"Now, how much further is 1t to Mr..
Smith's?"
81 am Mr.. Smith, sir" replied the
farmer, sternly, "and you can drive on,
for l will not permit you to stop on my
premises"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-18
With sileut Contemps.

At Dussaux's restaurant, In the Grand
Morskoi at st. Petersburg, six oaicers OF
the Imperial Horse Guards sat drinking
champagne. Not far from them sat M
Insignificant little man, with shabby
coat and an uDkempt beard and glass
Of liquor In front OF him. IL was not
long before he became aware that he
was being ridlculed by the officers sfore.
said.
BY and by, as they became more and
more offensive In their remarks on his
personal appearance, etc., he called for
the waiter, and said In an imperative
tone:
"Bring me six bottles Of your best
champagne Immediately"
The waiter hesItatcd.
"Did you hesr what said J" asked
the little man.
The waiter brought the wine and half
q dozen glasses.
"Take these glasses away and fetch .
basin-one as large as you can Ind"
The walter again besitsted, but obeyed
instantly at the peremptory rspstitIon
OF the order.
"a piece Of SOAP"
1t was brought.
"a towel"
The waiter handed him Que.
"Now open the bottles"
The waiter did 90.
The little man now filed the basin
with the contents Of the six BOTTLES,
rolled up his sleeves, washed himself Ia
the costly fluid, wiped his hands, laid
one-hundred-rouble note on the table,
aud, casting . look Of witbering con-
tempt on the officers, strutted out Of the
room.