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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19
Democratic Campaign Committee.

W. II. Barnum, chairman OF the
Democratic national committee. has
appointed the following-named gentle
men as a campaign committee:
VIM. l.. scott, Pennsylvania.
Arthur L. Gorman, Maryland
Matt W. Ransom, North Carolina
Calvin :. Bryce, Ohio.
John :. Barbour, Virginia.
Herman Oelrich, New York.
Miles Ross. New Jersey.
Arthur Sewell, Maine.
Erskine NJ. Phelps, Illinois.
There will he n meeting OF the cam
paign committee at the headquarters
OF the Democratic national committee
in New York on Tuesday next.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Heavy June rains are not beneficial
to our creeks and rivers it would seem
The sun River sun. in speaking of the
low stage OF water ut that placs
says: This goes To show that il i,
not the rains We have. but the SHOWS
of winter which give running life ia
our mountain streams. No matter
how much snow may fall during h,
winter the June rains, ii prolonged
will cause 1T to melt away early 50
that the supply il soon exhausted and
the water. IN the majority of tn.
smaller streams, and quite frequently
in Milk river, has disappeared all too
early ia the season 10 he oi much
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Tine Montana Woolerovcr>' Assosi-
alton met at Fort Benton the llih
inst There WIS good attendance Of
growers. wool buyers and commission
men. The secretary. in his rel or' j,
showed what had been done in the
way Of securing cheap storage and
better freight rates. \ number OF The
members OF the association had
formed company aud built a wool
warehouse in order that wool growers
nigh, receive every benefit of The nat
ural advantages Offered hy the Mis-
sour river. The result has been to
force the railroad 10 liberal and gen
crouS policy in handling and storing
wool The resolutions adopted al
the meeting have no uncertain sound.
They feel as every man would feel who
saw hi, interests in jeopardy. They
have no political TX to grind. no an
vote for when their industry is threat
ened. They know they cannot en-
bark in wool growing on "a protective
basis and have it suddenly changed to
that oi free trade, ii free trade means
low priceS-and il mean, nothing else.
The time may come when Montana
woolgrow,rs can raise wool proiitably
for much lower figure than they are
get ting now but it will only he possible
through the operation OF II strong
come.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

The Montana Central was COM
ple,ed into Butte on the 18th inst.
and the event was celebrated in n iii
ting manner. This new outlet will he
ri great advantage to Butte. The
silver city has too long been at the
mercy OF the Utah & Northern, in
freight rates.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

The second session of the Montana
conference OF the Methodist church.
was held in Missoula last week. There
was "a large attendance of ministers.
Tie committee on education APP
pointed ut the last conference, reported
in favor of locating the new Methodist
college at Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

The governor Of Missouri has re-
fused to commute the sentence of
Brooks, the murderer OF Preller. lie
has granted respite OF four weeks.
hobbled in this case, as the murder
was committed three or four years
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Premier Flo1uet and General Bou-
laIrer had a wordy set-to in the
French chambers last week, which
resulted in duel with swords. Flo
quet had his hand cut, and Boulan.er
was wounded in the arm and neck
The tinsele,l warrior got the worst oi
the combat, his respiratory appa-
ratus being slightly punctured.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Helena has recently received n statue
Of Waslington for her new court
house yard. That is what they or
dere,l, but the figure appears To he IA
cross between John l.. sullivan and
the Cardiff Giant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Woolgrowers are in good spiri's not
outstanding the falling OFF of from
five to seven cents on last years
prices. The clip is large, shipping
rates low, mutton wethers bringing
good prices, hay plentiful and bands
free from disease.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Fergus county is again represented
in the official roster OF the Montana
Woolgrowcrs Association. r. {. Poole
of Stanford, was made vice president
of the association ut the recent meet
inc
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

benefit Tor irrisnting purposes y
heavy fall oi snow in winter and light
spring rains are more desirable whore
irriga ION j. relied upon.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

The man who can make two pounds
Of wool grow where one grew before
can snap his finger in the face of Mr.
Mills tariff bill.-Stock journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Poor tarloita," eX- Empress Of
Mexico, is rapidly failing IN health
She has not had n sane moment since
she received the news of her husband :
death
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

The cattle market till remains firm.
\ train load OF Montana ''grasser
averaging .2s9 lbs. sold AT .5i.43, in
Chicago, on the 9th inst.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

The Stoctgrowers journal places
the number of cattle to he brought to
Montana ranges this year mt 1000
head.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Mrs. Cleveland eats meat only once
n day. The juicy MONTANA beefsteak
are not to be had in Washing; on,
nroinlly
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

The supreme Court a. now in session
at Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-07-19

Judge Walter =. Gresham has sailed
for Europe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
The Marriage Of Great Men

Robert Burns married farm girl,
with whom he cell in love while they
worked together in u plowed field.
Milton married the daughter OF "a
country squire and lived with her but
a short time. He was an austere lit
erarv recluse, while she was a rosy,
romping country lass, who could not
endure the restraint imposed upon
her, SO they separated.
subsequently, however, she return
ed. and they lived tolerably happy.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
were cousins, rare example in the
long line of English monarchs wherein
the marital vows were sacredly oh
served and sincere affection existed
Shakespeare loved and welded n
farmers daughter
Peter the Great. Of Russia, married
peasant.
She made an excellent wife and n
sagacious empress
HumbOlt married poor girl, be
cause he loved her. OF course they
We're happy.
Washington married n woman with
two children. 1t is enough 10 say she
was worthy Of him, and they lived n
married people should-in perfect
harmony with each other.
John Adams married the daughter
OF Presbyterian clergyman. Her
father objected on account Of John
being a lawyer.
John Howard, the great philanthro-
pist. married his nurse
She was altogether beneath him in
social life and intellectual capacity.
and besides this, was ~ years old.
while he was but % He wouldn't
take No for an answer. and they
were married and lived happily to-
gether, until she died which occurred
two years afterwards
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
Medical Advice from ''Bill Nye.''

Bill Nye." in reviewing a recently
published book entitled, 800 Medical
Don'ts." adds the following which he
thinks should have been included in
the book;
Don't sleep in the summer months
with your feet out Of the window. liz
closes the pores of the feet too sudden
". especially if the sash comes down
on them in the night.
Don't sleep in an Elevated Railway
car with your head on the shoulder OF
lady on whom you have not called,
especially if you are very fat and par
italy drunk. She might have To leave
the ear suddenly when she gets 10 her
station and thus thoughtlessly break
your neck.
Don't eat ice cream that has stood
in tin pail all the forenoon while the
pastor has been addressing the chill
dren i'm the grove, even though by SO
doing YOU may help on good cause.
Give the value OF the ice cream in
money 10 the cause, and feed your
share To some one who il better pre-
pared TO die than YOU are.
Don't try To wrench loose the tail
Of an infuriated lion because you see
it hanging outside his cage. They are
putting tails on lions this year more
securely than ever, and he has the right
10 wear il outside his cage also. II IL
is more becoming that way
Don't sleep in the cellar at night
with nothing but few vegetables
over you. DO not sleep there even Ia
mollify and placate your wife. Unless
YOU are absolutely helpless, arise and
assert Yourself once knew Of n wo-
man. however, who led her husband "A
dogs life. She got him down in the
root-cellar one day under some pre-
tense or other, taking advantage Of
him ~ a time when his brain was be
wildercd 10y the fumes Of rum. admin
istcr"d bN his own hand She then,
in the intense darkness, trlpped him
up ~ he was sauntering rapidly across
the cellar. and there, where his stitled
cries could never be heard by the out
er world. She unbuckled his wooden
leg, threw il into the furnace, and
with "A weird laugh that made the
goose flesh rise and protrude through
his overcoat she fled. He remained
in that condition for four day., when,
with nothing in him but good resolu-
tions and raw turnips, he cam" forth
and in hispoor, weak wry promised to
live as IA one-legged man should. This
should teach us 10 never let rum or
our wives get absolute control Of our
whole being"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
.mselves in their seats primly,

themselves in their seats primly.
BE quiet. now; they're bringing in
the coffin" said Mrs. Cole 10 her
daughter.
The door opened, and there entered
a portly, plea>ant-faced old lady. who
smilingly held out her hand TO the
visitors.
They all simultaneously started To
their feet. with various amazed eNcla-
nations
Why, the lands sake,
Have mercy rus
Why, Mrs. Cole
The old lady stopped short, looking
almost "a surprised a the visitors.
Adead silence ensued, then all looked
from Mrs Cole To each other
1t seems there has been mistake,
said Mr.. Cole, who at this instant EN-
tered. ITO see you looking So we'll
never saw you looking better in my
life. And 10 think-ha, Ina. ha'-to
think we've all come fifteen miles 10
your funeral
To Bessie's wedding. you mean
said the old lady, still looking bewil-
dered
Wedding Is Bessie going to be
married."
And then, perforce, there were eN-
plantations, 10 the great modification
OF the visitors. and 10 the great amuSe-
ment of the old lady
As TO Tommy, his delight knew no
bounds. and he dashed into the yard
and fairly rolled on the grass in his
convulsive merriment.
Now that YOU have 50 kindly come
10 my funeral, said the old lady Smil-
ingly. you must of course stay 10 the
wedding. 1t was kept "A secret till
yesterday. and there'll be only few
relatives and intimate friends -nobod!
invited out of town But we'll b,
glad To have you stay.
And they did stay, being So hospi
tably pressed by the family Mrs
John Cole consOling herself with the
thought OF the cake and fruit she had
brought along suitable Offering foI
wedding. And that evening by the
bright moonlight, the funeral proreS
sion thar had in the morning lugubri
ouSly entered Barnville drove gaylS
away from the wedding, and all the
way homeward INDUCED in reflections
upon the gussipping folk. who, out OF
slight cold and fever, could have
made up story and funeral.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
SF1EPHERDSTOWN, w. VA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 1885,
AkPIRATI

Let the dead past bury its dead,
Life open up with grander sweep;
The same bright heavens shine overhead,
And deep doth beckon unto deep.
Climb ever up to higher heights
Untrodden yet, with rrmer tread.
To broader views TO nobler faith,
Climb to these mountain peaks instead.
Though dark below the base may be.
t'ssummits are with sunlight kissed;
And the brave soul that climbs may see
The blessed light above the mist.
As one who with unwearied steps
Climbs cloudy Alpine peaks sublime
One hour at least in life looms up
Above the little riffs Of time.
As one who in serener air
Forgets lifes little hours OF woes,
We feel the spirit that dwells there
The sense OF passionless repOse.
Onward and up each step we take;
From Paradise no gate debars;
Above are still the heavens outspread,
The daylight and the eternal stars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
w. P. LICKLIDER.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
WINTER SUPPLIES !

Our Grocery Stock is full of Teas,
Sugars, Coffee, Beans, Hominy, Oat
Meal, Corn Meal, Flour, Buckwheat,
Prunes, Raisins, Citron, Currants,
Pickles, Crackers, Cakes, Canned
Corn, Tomatoes, Peaches, &c. Dates,
Oranges, Lemons, Mincemeat, Cheese,
Maccaroni, n. O. Syrup, Powdered
Sugar, Tobacco, Flavoring Extracts,
Cerealine Flakes, &c, &c. Boots,
Shoes and Rubber Goods of all kinds
and Bargains in Boots. Come and
see our Notions, Hosiery, Overalls,
Gloves, Queensware and Glassware.
We always keep full of New Styles.
Hardware, Iron, Wooden Ware, &c.
Come and get what YOU want at Low
Prices. Will take Lard, Bacon, Ap-
piles, Eggs and Butter in trade. Look
before you buy, and when you want
cheap goods and bargains, call on w.
2. Licklider.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
Allah DE Wnh!

An amusing civil rights incident is
reported from Beaufort, =. &. During
the recent spell Of mud and slush "a
prominent gentleman met very large
aud portly colored woman on the
street where there was only room for
one To pass along at II time.
They met in the narrowest place
and neither would turn back for the
other Each stood firm In front of the
other After while the man sent
passing boy after n chair, and when IL
came he quickly took his seat in front
OF his antagonist She also sent for n
chair and her knitting and was soon
comfortably seated in front 81 her op-
pOnent.
An admiring crowd had by this time
gathered around to witness the show.
II was now about dinner time and the
gentleman was getting hungry. SO
he ordered out "A table aud his dinner
from a neighhoring restaurant, and
there ate very hearty meal In the
presence Of n very large crowd.
He then quietly arose and Informed
his dusky opponent that he no longer
wanted TO go In that direction, and
that he was going back 10 his place Of
business
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

Witness" said a lawyer in the po-
lice court, ''you speak Of Mr. Smith
being well of. Il he worth sj.000T'
No. sab"
Two thousandg'
NO. sab: he haD't WORT 25 cents"
Then how IL he well OFF,
Got a wife sports de hull family,
sahff
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
NEW GOODS,
NeWGOOdS

The undersigned has returned from
the city and finished opening thor
ough and complete line of goods, viz:
Dry Goods, Notions, Straw Goods,
fine Boots, fine and coarse Shoes, to
suit all ages, nice line of Mating,
good Rag Carpet at special bargain,
summer stock of Ready-made Cloth
ing, cane and wood seat Rocking
Chairs; Bedsteads, Cots, Tables,
Safes, c., Queensware, Stoneware.
Hardware, Woodenware, Tinware,
Groceries, Confections, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Essences,
Soaps, Tobacco, Cigars, &c, &c.-all
of which have been bought at the
lowest cash price and will sell at clos
est living profit. Country Produce
taken in exchange at full market
price, also old iron and bones. Wool
bought for cash at highest market
price. An examination OF goods and
prices solicited.
Respectfully,
! ( MELVIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

Il have girl" says Jerseyman,
that's 70 modest she wouldn't even
learn improper fractions in school"
my girl is more modest than that"
retorted another. she always goes
into the next room to change her
mind"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
TO SPORTSMEN.
FOR SALE.

MOST desirable point for a sportsmen :
n Club Hous on the Potomac River. Grand
view. splendid Black Bass water skirts prop
erty for one-half mile. Elevation 30 feet
above river. Place large enough to be made
self supporting with good Club House Keep
er. small club could own this property and
get their summer vacation FREF OF En-
PENSE-crops and property would pay for
same, for n limited number Of men. Good
Duck shooting in winter. Good orchard OF
fruit trees on property. Apply TO
FLEMING & SNYDER.
Real Estate Agents. Shepherdstovn, W. Va.
Wanfod Everybody 10 know where use
tcles, suitable for Christmas gifts, can be had
for
FIVE CENTS.
And where Others still better and more use
full can be had for
TEN CENTS.
And others more valuable still. for
FIFTEEN CENTS.
And 30 on up 10 five dollars. They can be
found at
McMURRAN'S DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

The man who sets out to study a
woman's disposition can generally
learn a great deal. but the price Of
tuition Is apt to be high.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

The man who never gets q day Of
the chap who has thirty days" from
the police court Judge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

George-You look sleepy, John.
john did not get TO bed until three
o'clock this morning. ! was out cali
ing on my girl. Three o'clock! /
should think the old man would have
come down stairs with shotgun. E"
Her father isa widower and IL court
ing lady in the next block. never
have 10 leave until he comes home"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

Rev Mr. Mer ryweatber-I'm awful
tired this evening.
Mrs. Merryweather-Why should
you bef
Rev. Merry weather. preached two
sermons to-day, you know.
"You shou dn't be half a. tired n
am"
why not, my dearY'
II heard you preach them, you
know"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
4 Reada abIe Dog story

Here. from the Nelson county KY
Record. il a dog story that ought to
pass muster: An aged hound belong
ing to Mr. Charles Roby had for sew
eral months been almost totally blind.
He no longer needed the huntsmans :
bugle, but roamed about the yard in
detected manner. A few days since
some children. while playing with
him, placed on his nose Il pair Of spec
tacles. which contained powerful
lens He at once began TO romp about
a. he did in the days Of puppyhood.
They were securely fastened before
his eyes, and on the following day
when the other dogs We're called for
the chase ne joined, and was in the
lead when his glasses were pulled of
by the briers. He immediately ear
ried them 10 his master and evinced
clearly that he wanted them replaced.
When they are removed he whines
and growls, but when replaced he
shows his joy.by the wagging Of his
tail.
IF ] should tell you, dear dear, he
said that my love for you had grown
cold. that had ceased 10 care for you
and that the happy time when shall
aim you a. my ownest own will never
be. would it really be trial TO you,
darliDgf'
Yes, George" shy'y admitted the
girl. 1T would be breach Of promise
trial"
Wife (pleadingly)-I'm afraid,
George. you do not love me as you
used 10 do.
Husband-Why?
Wife-Because you always let me
get up TO light the fire.
acknowledgements, my love. Your
getting up TO light the fire makes me
love you the more.
1t does not take a schoo boy long TO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

1t does not take schoo boy long to
svincs love for division, provided
another boy owns the apple,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

President Lincoln said once that the
best story he ever read in papers of
himself was this: Two Quakeresses
were travelling on a railroad and were
heard discussing the probable terini-
nation Of the war. II think" said
the first. that Jefferson will sue
ceed' why does thee think soT'
asked the other Because Jefferson
j. praying man" And 20 H. Abra-
ham a praying man." objected the
second. Yes. but the Lord will think
Abraham is joking" the first replied.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
Cyclone Tanning Mill,
FARM FOR SALE.
SALT! SALT SALT!

us received a car load of fresh SAT- IN,
y Guiding Fine. Liverpool. G. A., DalIy ana
Ock salt. W. ~ hE-"i-''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20

DERFU MERY.-A new line oi ietl9ihtlS
| iust received aud OF the sweetest and most
lasting odors | have them both IN oulk r anu
10y the bottle put up in handsome stEie' iHl 1l
let Soaps by the box. Sachet fo"uetSln IN 'ulh' '.
JOSEPH MCMU RRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-20
J. s. MELVIN.
THE
Cyclone Tanning Mill.

,I,UE undersigned desire To inf rm the pub
\ lie that they have purchased the right tor
me states Of reunsylvani Maryland, NIr-
rinia and West Virginia 10 sell the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-19
IL. Il d. Presidency.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 19-Charles F. Mayer
has been elected president of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad.
Ofthe twenty three votes Mayer received
thirteen while Mr.. Spencer is said to have
received eight Mr.. Spencer, shortly after
the meeting, said that until after the stock
holders meeting on November 18Th, he WIS
absolutely without any information as to
what the composition of the new board
would be.
The following shows the earnings and ex.
penses for November, 1855, appropriated,
compared with November 1887, audited, Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: Earnings
1887, 81 ,799 .3S7 for 1888, 81 G6O,3O de-
crease $l39, OS5 expenses for 1887 1920,
749 fer 1883, 81 1S7, 923, decrease $50, $780,
Net fer 1887 S57S 63S for 1888, S472,379 !;
deer ease $l06 $50. The following shows the
earnings and expenses for the two mcntbs o.
the fiscal year 1850, compared with the
same msnths of the fiscal year 1888. No
vember 1888, approximately Earnings for
1887, So TAG 900 for 1888, So 513. S07, de
crease 1922 ,992 Expenses for 1887, s., AL
S54 for 1888, S2,377 ,415, decrease S44 459
Net for 1887. 81 924 945 for 1888, 81, 1876. 1872
decrease $lSS, 553
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-19

ONE CT the many otter things about Il e
civil service rules which neither President
Q eveland, who is responsible for those
rules, nor any other admirtr Of them, can.
or has eyer attempted 10, explain saiisfsc
factorily, is that # the successful passage Of
a competitive examination be os'entiaiy re
quisite and necessary for the efficient dis
charge Of the duties Of e federal office hold
er, why the whole civil service doesn't go
to wreck and ruin, as the thousands OF such
office holders who are ex- U lion soldiers and
the widows and orphans of such soldiers,
are exempted By ths civil service rules from
such competitive examinations. Surely the
fact that the Office holder is an ex soldier, or
the widow or child of one, doesn't add to
the efficiency of that Office holder, and il
some Office holders can discharge their du
ties satisfactorily without having passed q
competitive examination, why can't others
whose duties are similar, de, likewise? The
whole system of civil service reform, IS now
conducted is transparent hu nbug from be
ginning TO end.