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Fergus County argus., 1890-08-28
A NEW SCHEME.
How Man, Supposed to Be From Helena
Beat Faro Bank

Anaconda Standards: The slickest
swindle that has been worked here i'm a
long time was uncovered night before
last at MOseby X Martins gambling
house. For four or five days past IA
man has been noticed uneasily roam
ing from house to house, winning much
and losing, but never playing anywhere
long at time. His name WAS never
asked, but it was understood that he
came from Helena.
On Saturday night one OF the night
dealers happened by accident to turn
over the strangers copper, when he
noticed something peculiar in its ap-
pearance. He took it up and was
about to examine it when the stranger,
in a low, anxious tone, offered him
SO to hand it back to him. This the
dealer refused to do, and upon further
examination found that the copper
had been SO excavated and followed
out on it's lower face as to neatly hold
and conceal a S. gold piece. Upon
seeing his game was up the stranger
not been seen since.
His copper is now in the possession
OF Mr.. Martin. The scheme for it's use
was to place the copper over a dollar.
In case the swindler lost his bet, he
simply showed the copper of and lost
but dollar. In the other case, by
tapping II spring on the copper he re-
leased the gold piece and won SO. This
plan he had successfully worked in all
the principal houses in town, and
doubtless won deal of money. 1t is
now supposed that four or five gam
blers were interested in the same de-
vice.
Fergus County argus., 1890-08-28
THE UPHEAvAL IN INDIANA.
Thousands Visit the Scene of the Natural
Gas Explosion Near shelbyville.

Snh.LByvIILE, Ind. Aug. 1.-THE
explosion OF natural gas that oc-
CURED near Waldron. in this county,
is attracting the attention OF this
entire part of the state. The magni-
tudlc and terrific force OF the npheaval
is past comprehension. The center Of
the space where he force vas exerte,l
covers an area OF nearly an acre. This
was n road and a field and perfectly
level, but now it is rent and torn till
the men who own the ground do not
recognize the spot. Great cracks run
through it i'm every direction. In
many places where the earth is cracked
open as il rent by an earthquake the
heat continues to issue, showing what
seems to be unimpeachable evidence
OF u living fire in the earth. One of
the greatest sights is the condition OF
the river. The course was $50 wide
and from four to five feet deep. For
a distance OF 200 yards the head of
the river was lifted and every drop OF
water poured out. The river loses
itself in the crevices through an under
ground passage, but resumes its
natural channel a little farther down.
The entire area covered by the explO-
sion is about fifteen acres, all OF which
is either depressed, thrown up, or
cracked open. All along the river are
evidences Of the awful force and in
many places in the river the water is
in constant commotion. Men who
were nearest to the scene at the time
describe the noise previous to the
explosion as that of great trees falling
in the forest. Ia an instant after this
the sky was Obscured with dust. rub
blsh, tree-tOps, rocks, and water
Then in IA twinkling the air was filled
with fire. Every man who witnessed
the grand and awful spectacle AYERS
the ilancs reached to u height of 500
feet. and some declare they were lost
IN the clouds. TO give an idea OF he
greatness OF the fire it is only neces-
sary to say that it was seen four miles
away through perfect atmosphere
and bright sunshine. This lasted
hut two or three minutes, during this
time the river bed dropping and the
foliage on the trees in all directions
being burned OIL and n corn-field OF
green grain consumed. There is no
theory advanced for the cause except
natural gas, but what caused he
explosion IN the bowels OF the earth is
n mystery. The people who live in
the near vicinity and are well ne
puainied with the topography of the
land say to-day the land is perceptibly
sinking. and all are greatly alarmed
There can he no doubt that forty or
fifty acres is perceptibly lower than
the surrounding surface. Many people
are ready to move.
Fergus County argus., 1890-08-28

You see before you old Tom Moore,
A relic of former days
\ hummer too, they call me now.
But what do care for praisr'
pftentiuur ! sill aud think.
oh often do pine
For the days Of old, the days Of gold.
The days of 10.
There was Monte Pete know him we'll
Ol. luck hc always had.
He'd deal a game 10y night ar day.
He'd win zen your IaSt ''srad.
One night pistol laid him out
Twas his last layout ~ fine
For il caught him sure, dead 10 thesloor,
In the days of ~.
There was New York Jake, the butcher boy.
Who was always getting tight,
And when he went upon u spree
lie was spoiling fer n fight.
One night he ran against II knife
In the hands of old man Kline.
In n fight with death Jake lost his breath
In the davs Of ~.
There was roaring RAJ ph-he could outr"ar
A buffalo bull. you bet;
He'd roar all day aud roar all night
I'll bet he's roaring yet.
One night he fell into n prospect hole
Twas IL ''roaring bad design
And in the hole Ralph roaresi out his soul
In the days Of ~.
Fergus County argus., 1890-08-28

Mrs. Pry Ito applicant ior a tene
ment) Does your husband stay oui
late at night,
Applicant-lis does.
Mrs. Pry-Nery late?
Applicant-ies, very late.
Mrs. Pry with toss of her headj -
All belongs to club, ! suppose.
Applicant (calmlyl No, the club he
longs to HIM. Hes IA Policeman
Bostan Courier.
Fergus County argus., 1890-08-28
wooL.sroRlNc FACILITIES.

Large bank with Special View to the Sio
Judith and Wolf Creek will find
this point 10 haul their WOOL wherner
desiring to sell or ship
seeking locations will find the route via Judith l@nn
depend
knis at PRICES Also, blacksmith shop at Landing
srORDERS BY MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17
T. sals

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a. h5nss -ooI ysTl= IN
v-L. o-ehzrd and Plsnty q s@ters
.srs m5ie east of Oxsozd knoEu Is II
Bob Fsrrsn pszce- Th l. nice
@-en~auisut q Oxford aeaools ae1 :
vel alaptedto r. (
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

U1iess more egra = gives - Sc
hair tae coming nan - liable .
be a 5sillsss animal h-Hes 70 PR
vert thu hair frsu falling ia
Halls hair ress--r.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Rev. r P Palmer. . D, PASTOR
of the Prsssyt-riAn ehGTe4, *
poets to be engaged Tor a ter
weeks in preaching 10 sac2as
churches. The church IN tsls esty
-iIl therefore De closed thu four
ensuing Sabbaths. He viii return
wheaersr needed, should there he
sny case Of serious sIckuass " TIE
congregation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

The fsII5riag ara tie teachers
in the Oxforl public se4aa! fas tie
IA { scholastic year srsf. =
woOtsu; principal. Misses Lzas
Porter. Ltura Fades. SUSIE .siT-
han, Mamie AoasSonery. Pas
i.v. and Hrs. Rutia Btrrv. sers
terra bsrins Septs@hsr -.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Ayers hsir v.gsr AS lsag keid
tia Ers. pllcs "a hair dresser n
ii. ss.l-aa;Ioa of tAs Puslie- LIZ
dles fad that tais preparation
civae bezIsif1l x.sss ID the hair
a7d cent!.uan use j. u gvsvezt
balIaess aud eurs humoss of tse
scalp.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Mr.. w GRAHAM wAs crust
al and almost instantly klllsd last
Monday Earning Will. hasilss
lsgs to his nil n.ar Ahs-Eiiis-
We ha.s not been able % taFn
the particulars NJ. Graha n ~
president Of ths Csuaty Allases
aud = public spirited citizen va
will be missed By hosts 81 frisHas
throughout the eoUaty With Hsess
interests b. k=s been idenilhsd Tor
maav wears. The remains we're
inferred u Abbevills with A2soalc
honors on Tuesday evening. we
extend sympathy to the eereavsi
family aRd friends Of The deceased
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Esmsnber the primary election
comes of one rcek from Esxt Sat.
urdsy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Prot. " P-srlne lett Gaaisy
fsr G1stsugIl. Gsrns8v, - b ab
ssnr three wears We Wish hlz
health ahd happiness iur.as hs
saseaes-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

There vii o. a zEsesin- OF the
county School Beard "a the frst
Esad2v in August - arrange tee
school districts fsE tie uext seas-
l.stie year. Air parties desiring =
change ia aaY vAY viii please Dc
hare or that 9-v.
HeChzrsa. SUPt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17
Ea-kia.. Sss

Woods cannot exnrss ia sE-'
.isuas #ha pespis feel for
5~p-ft dezs thsE By tbs usa q
Avsrs Ssrsap4rEn hang
no easss Il rhean2 s. yzia =
,his rsne5y, rasa II esaTs e
=, g,y- relief. T4s zsliel-e t-rr
ouzhIY sIPs.s tie P5soa troI 70
bleed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

The dog lkw IS new ia force.
Muzzls your ca-inss or keep tsem
at home.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Mrs. tt Robinson has gsse .
Poatosoc and will be absent sever
Il raoaths.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Mrs Fee a-d her daughtsr, Giss
Adlis, expect to lssTs this -seS
for a months 25sszce az Tzss
Servings, Teas.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Ms II 5 Caller and Ms Ella
Foots sps-t several stvs II LEFaT
ests Springs last week
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

WaSernelons hive made their
appearance IN the mark -.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Muses. Nav Osea and Cara
Beaxland are visitlnr friend. 10
Grenada.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

Dr.. ~ ri Baird ard fazIlr have
retsrasd after ! brief soJoura AZ
LaFa-ette Springs.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

-. ~
Pursuant & Trsm
= st os Safur
inx members present
p FeraAa1sx.
Reach.
y Y SlIaFz1,
II aArass.
G % Tay
ksst Mccullough
JZ4vs,
: 2a1eh pres - . Y "a
lea.
FaIkuz rrszr ErJL
Six.
p Fernando nfa4sf.r L -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

We refund monev in every IA
stance uheu P~lantatIoa Chill Cure
regalar and t~astslessl t1lls-6at e
xerer faIs. For sale ayJ Ch1H-
der. oxferd- Avis, TAylors.
Al Houston & Son. Abbevllia
e RagIand, Raris. CIV Hal.
Moab. L 4 LATHAM. Dallas.
FhreIkcld & Patton, LafaYsfte
SDring.. A P MulliEs, GraTs.
Fur I Bosaa, LaFavette Spring.
En-. EAsLE:-It Ia. besa rumoE
ed that the Bethel coHmuAt7
wcnld act support the LEFAystts
County Musical CsnscEsIsa /; I'll
such rumors are utterly fAlze 1sl
usiast to the sommuuitF. sald
Cssusntioa viii csnvene At ths
above namsd church, sessa mtsi
cas-, o. Oxfsrd, on Fnsay the 25t1
day OF JULY at 10 "a. AL Gers
and bring yoar bsoks.
JOAN y slsu5a-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-07-17

3
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

SOME figures in the current number
of the Century Magazine as to the cost
of gas in Glasgow give an interesting
notion of the cheapness that can be
brought about in that commodity by
increased consumption. The quantity
of Illuminating gas sold in Glasgow in
1s69-7O was 1,O26, 600, 900 feet and the
price was $1.14 per 1000. In 1S87-SS
the amount sold was 2, 427, ,OOO,O 900 feet,
an increase of 40 per cent, while the
population had only increased 20 per
cent. The increase is explained by
the fact that the price was reduced in
the last named year to 66 cents per
1000. The gas companies in this
country might learn something from
this if they would.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

pointed at ot. LOUIS, ana whose duty 1t
is to look after all matters presented by
our order of a legislative character, will
thus be enabled to take cognizance of
and give personal attention to the
wishes of the brethren thus presented.
The bill embodying all the essential
features of the sub-treasury plan as
adopted by tie st. Louis meeting, and
which has been introduced into both
Houses of Congress, is now being
mailed as rapidly as possible to the
Secretaries of all the Alliances and
Unions throughout the country, to-
gether with other printed matter of an
important character The matter thus
mailed is earnestly commended to the
immediate attention of the brother
hood.
All papers friendly to our cause are
respectfully requested to copy the
above.
By order of L. L. Polk,
Pres. N. F. A. and I. q.
J. a. TURNER, Secretary.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

WHEN asked whycdrunken men so
often escape injury by accident, ply
sician said that it was due to lack of
interest in their fate. In falling the
body is limp and lifeless, while that of
a sober man would probably be very
nearly rigid. In case of the latter a
blow upon any part of the body would
be followed by an instantaneous con-
traction of the muscles, having, per-
haps, nearly as much force as the blow
itself. 1t was stated by the physician
that often the sudden and violent con-
traction of the muscles caused by a
blow, furnished nearly half the force
exerted to produce the fracture of a
bone. A drunken mans muscles, it
was explained, would not respond in a
similar way to the shock of blow,
and he would naturally escape that
element of danger.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

WHAT is known as Leghorn straw is
raised on the hills which rise on each
side of the rivers Pisa and Elsa, south
of Florence, Italy. Its adaptability to
the uses to which it is destined de-
pends principally on the soil on which
it is sown, which soil, to all appear
ances, exists only in this small dis
trict, out of the bounds of which the
industry is unknown. Any variety of
wheat which has hollow, flexible
stem can be used for seed. The soil
must be titled and prepared very much
as it is for corn, but the seed is sown
five times as thick as is usual for other
purposes; this is done in the months of
December or February When the
straw is full grown, and before the
grain begins to form itself in the ear,
it is uprooted and firmly tied in
sheaves the size of handful. Each
sheaf or menata, as it is called, is
spread out in the shape of fan to
dry in the sun for three days, after
which it is slowed away in the barns.
The harvest being over and the fields
empty, it is again spread out to catch
the heavy summer dews and to bleach
in the sun, during which process it is
carefully turned until all sides are
equally white.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
Tabor Knew Elsmere.

A new story comes to the front about
ex-senator Tabor of Colorado, says the
Washington Post. During the Sena-
torial contest which resulted in the
election of Ed Wolcott, Tabor was vio-
lently opposed to the formers election.
A gentleman from the East called on
Tabor and found the ex-senator going
over list of the members of the Legis-
lature. The Eastern gentleman had
some business with Tabor, and when
through with it he though. he would en-
gage in a general conversation, and
having just read the much-talked-of
latest publication, he said to Tabor:
Senator, what do you think of Robert
Elsmere?'"
"Elsmere said Tabor; @oh, Wolcott
bought and paid for that d-d scoun-
drel three months ago. No use trying
to do anything with him."
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
Rulings by the State President.

EDITOR ADvoCATE:-Tlea publish
the following rules, applying in general
to the admission of members IN the r.
A. and /. g. of Kansas.
1. Members NAV be admitted from
different counties in the same Sub-Alli-
ance, and the place of holding the meet
ing shall determine the county to which
a Sub-Alliance Union belongs and
should pay dues.
2. Each Sub-Alliance Union is en-
titled to full representation in the
county to which It belongs, regardless
of where its members reside No other
repre- sentation can be had except by
sufferance or consent of other bodies.
In general, no clerk can be adm tied
whose employer is not also eligible. No
minor should be admitted whose par
ents or guardian is not also eligible un-
less said minor sho uld be wholly de-
pendent upon. himself or herself for
support.
All questions of a nature involving
an Interpretation OF the const tuition or
organic law of the Farmers Alliance
and Industrial Union should be ad-
dressed to s. J. Adkins. Burton, Kan
sas, chairman Of judiciary committee OF
the State.
P. S.-Also the following:
All reports of reorganization OF
Farmers Alliance Northern Branch
into the order OF the F. A. and 1. U.
should be made to Brother T. j. Nc
Lam, Peabody, Kansas. as he has charge
Of that branch OF the work.
B. 81. CLOVER,
Pres. =. A. and /. q. Of Kan.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

THERE are, perhaps, comparatively
few persons aware of the fact that of
the entire coinage of the United States
Philadelphia, as city, and the Phila-
delphia Mint, as an institution, have
the honor of producing above 80 per
cent. The total silver coinage of the
United States for each month aggre-
gates nearly $2,500,000, and of this
amouns Philadelphia produces 1850
600.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

ESGLIsHMEN are beginning to learn
that the slick Canadian will bear
watching even more than the cute Yam
kee, of whom they have heard SO much
that is bad. at is pity" says the
Toronto Mail, "that steps were not
taken long ago to afford young English
men protection from the persons who
advertise that they are prepared for a
consideration TO teach the Canadian
method of farming or 'to provide op-
portunities for emigrants in the colo
nies' No doubt there are some honest
persons in that line of business, but
every Canadian knows that as rule
the business is fraudulent one, either
directly or indirectly"
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

BURIAL reform in England contem-
plates the prohibition of leaden and
other solidly constructed coffins, the
effect of which is thought to retard
complete decomposition, and so pro-
long the period during which the dead
are not only asthetically Objectionable,
but are an indisputable source-of dan
ger TO the living. 1t is proposed to
use wicker-work or papier mache re-
ceptaclSs.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

EZRA L. STEVENS, of Washington, D.
c., who recently died at Asbury Park,
n. j., was the chief clerk of the Indian
Department for nearly thirty years,
and was the originator of the present
Indian school system. The pupils in
the Indian schools always called him
Father Stevens. He was one of the
most prominent members of the Ma
sonic order in the United States, and
had attained the thirty-third degree.
It is said that he sat in Masonic lodges
with more Presidents of the United
States than any Mason now living. He
raised President Garfield to knight:
hood.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
TheiIady Next Door,

Mrs. W. envied the lady next door because
she always seemed so well and happy. ''She
enjoys life and DON'T said the discomfort
ed woman. ''iow l would like to change
places with her." At last she made the ac-
uuaintance of the object of her envy, and
this is what the lady told her: Happy? Of
course l am. for l enjoy perfect health. My
dear Mrs. W., your face tells me why you are
not happy. You are suffering from func-
tional arrangement. l was q martyr to fe
male weaknesses for years, but DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription cured me, as It will you
if you will try it. 1t is guaranteed to give
satisfaction in every case or price (Sl.O0) re-
turned.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
OFFICIAL.

To the State Crop Stdtistici0Rs of the National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Cnion.
DEAR BRoTHERs:-In transmitting
blank forms for your May reports as to
acreage of farm products, feel that I
cannot too earnestly impress upon you
and the fraternity the fact that hither-
to SPECTATORS and stock exchanges have
SO manipulated the reports Of both
Federal and State agricultural statisti-
clans as to make them ia Sc, and instru-
ments subservient to their own selfish
gain, and have thus been enabled to
sell and realize immense profits on our
crops, even before planting or maturity.
By such undue advantages, millionaires
have become common, whilst the farm
ers, robbed of their just prices, have
grown poorer and poorer yearly, their
farms becoming SO heavily mortgaged
as to soon pass from their possession.
Thus farm products are fast becoming
appropriated by the operations of spec
ulators. and unless this tendency shall
be checked, the next generation Of
farmers will be generation of tenants
at-will.
Under such serious and impending
condit ons, it is evident that in a full
development of our strength and a
fearless enforcement of those true and
patriotic principles found in the an
nounced teachings and cherished doc
trines of the Farmers Alliance and In
dustrial Union lie the prosperity and
financial safety of the productive classes
of our common country, who have SO
long borne the oppression of reckless
spectators. soulless corporations, and
unjust legislation.
We can hope to reach our desired and
wholesome results only through the vital
and harmonious efforts OF every member
of our brotherhood in all of it's depart
ments.
To efficiently utilize the full force and
effect of our unity, it is essential that
every member be thoroughly enlight-
extent and amount of our leading farm
products, such as cotton, tobacco, corn,
wheat, ETC., as we'll as to have clear
c>iception of our natural and legal
rights under the spirit and language OF
the organic law of our Government, and
to obtain such information as to farm
ing statistics in reliable form we must
depend upon such resources as are with
in our organization.
The Supreme Council at the st.
Louis meeting entertaining such views,
enacted sections II and 1S of the
statutory laws hereto appended, making
it part of my duty as Secretary of the
National Executive Board to make such
crop reports to the president as he may
require, and in pursuance of the duties
thus imposed, l have recently prepared
and issued circular letter setting
forth in general terms the character OF
the reports expected from State statis-
ticians, and now, in further discharge
of my duties, 1 have prepared such
blank forms as are deemed necessary
for the reports of state, county, and
sub union statisticlans.
Fraternally yours.
j. FoUNT TTLLMAN,
Sec'y Nat. Elk. Board.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Miss MARTHA CoYLE, of Sharon,
Pa, stopped the runaway horse of
David Sankey, father of the evangelist,
and now comes into court at New Castle
with a Judgment note for SIC, 900, which
she says Mr.. Sankey gave her as re-
ward for risking her life to save his
own. David Sankey has been dead for
five years, and his family say this is the
first they ever knew of the existence
such note.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Sec. II. The Secretary OF the Exec
utive Board shall be the crop Stats :
clan of the entire order, and shall MAKE
such crop reports to the President as
he may require.
SEC. IS. Each State body in this
jurisdiction is requested to select and
report. by the first day of January, a
State crop statistician. who shall re-
nure such reports from counties as may
u required by the Secretary of the Ex-
ecutive Board.
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01

Houston was beaten for the Senate
by Louis Wigfall, who cut such brill
liant yet inefficient figure at the out
break of the war. Old Sam Houston
was asked what kind of person this
Mr.. Wigfall was who had succeeded to
his place Houston said: Gentlemen,
/ know him we'll He is the most elo-
quent, brilliant d-n fool in all
Texas"
Thomas County cat., 1890-05-01
ALLIANCE MATTERS.
OFFICIAL.

An petitions or memorials to the
United States Congress from Alliances
and Unions, should be mailed direct to
our National Secretary, ]. a. Turner,
No. 511 Ninth street. Washington, D.
@. This is important for the following
reasons:
1. That this Office may have record
Of all such petitions, their subject mat
ter, the number and residence OF such
petitioners, etc.
2. Our National Legislative Commit
tee, G. W. Mscune and A Wardall, sp-