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Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25

September Scribner: When in hi,
westward movement the buffalo cam,
to the semi-civilized inhabitants o.
the Mississippi system OF valleys, h,
brought great plenty of animal food
tn the people, who had long been in II
measure destitute at such resources,
Tor they had no other domest icat eel
animals save the dog. Not yet firmly
fixed in the agricult ural art, thes,
tribes appear, after the coming OF the
buffalo. to have !apsed into the pure
savagery which hunting brings. To
favor the pasturage of these wild herds.
the Indians adopted the habit OF burn
the = Aries. These fires spread 70 he
forests on the east. killing the young
I irees which afforded the succession oi
wood, gradually extending the pas.
turage area Of the Wild herds until the
larger port ion of the Western plain,
east ward to Central Ohio and Ken
tucky, probably even into the Caro-
llnas, and southwark to he Tennes.
see river, had been stripped of then
original forests, making way for tn.
vast thrones of these creatures which
ranged the country at the time when
We first knew it. With the rehabllita-
iion of the hunters habit, and with
the nonladIc conditions which this
habit necessarily brings, came more
frequent contests bstween tribes and
the gradual dccadence OF the slight
ciNilIlation which the people had ac
q;iireh
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
Enrope's Opinion Of Blaine and Mckinley

NEw YORK, sept. 1.-The first fall
meeting of he Union League club was
held tonight with Chauncey NJ. Depew
in thechalr. Mr.. pepew made a speech.
lie thanked he club for its cordial
welcome upon his return from abroad,
and said:
"Di all great Americans known ON
the ot her side, not even excepting
General Grant, none are So well known
as James G.. Blaine and William Me
kinley. They seem tn regard Me ckinlev
as "A man who has been studying M
the subject of economics and invented
new schemes by which to close up the
factories of Europe and starve the
people into submission to the American
government. They piled me with ques-
tions a. To Mckinley and tried to get
an expression n to the nature OF the
man and what he Is going to 10 with
all the people abroad. Ireplied that
my notion OF Mckinley was that pos
sibly he had an idea OF inducing them
to migrate with all their factories and
work-men to the great Americancoun-
try and thus help give greater con
Stunning power o agricultural products
lna<much a. some OF the great govern
ments abroad had taken the notion
they did not want to be on familiar
terms with the American hog the best
I they could do was to increase the con
sumiE- capacity OF the American no.
! at home.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
SURVEYOR GENERAL EATON.
He Writes Letter Concerning Montana Sur
veys Of Public Lands.

W,sBiNaroN, Sept. Is.-fSpeciaI.l Sur
veyor General Eaton, Of Montana. ba-
written to Col. Sanders and Mr.. Power
complaining that under the present regula-
lions surveys ia that state cannot be made
unless settlers upon public lands petition
Tor them. This is "a great hindrance to the
work, and may prevent the state from
making surveys and selecting lands for
public institutions granted in the enabling
act. The gentlemen laid the matter before
Commissioner Groif to-day, and we're in
formed that rs this was only an order by
the land office and was not controlled by
law he would have the matter corrected.
but said that the secretary's approval
would lie necessary, which he had no doubt
could he obtained as soon as that official
returned. This will leave the surveys oi
lands largely at the disposal Of Mr. Eaton,
who will select such land for survey as in
his Judgment is best, and the surveys can
be made apart from settlements am. state
institutions can make their selections in "a
lump. II is probable that the order vii be
made to include other northwestern states.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
WILL NOT NEGLECT HIS DUTIES.
Mr.. Carter Will Remain in Washington
Until Congress Adjourns.

Washingt on Special: Representativ,
Carter has just heard of the nomina
tiOn of his democratic opponent, Mr.
Dixon. In response to IL request fol
come to participate in the campaign
he said: Certainly not until after
congress adjourns. | was elected to
serve the interests OF the entire people
OF Montana in the house and | will
not leave my post OF duty while con
gress Is in session. My relations to
the national campaign are such as to
absorb much OF my time, so that my
stay when ! 90 to Montana will neces-
sarlly he brief. Mr.. Dixon is an able
lawyer and an honorable gentleman" "
Personal conversation with Speaker
Reed, Mr.. Cannon, Mr.. Mckinley, MIR.
Burrows and other republican leaders,
both in the senate and house, warrant
me i'm stating that the services OF Mr.
Carter to the campaign committee
cannot be easily dispensed with, al
though these gentlemen solicited and
urged his acceptance OF the nomlna-
ton. They do not believe he can be
spared here and seem to think that
his election will he assured by the
activity and allegiance of his friends
in the state without his presence in
the canvass. Nevertheless he will 90
to Montana as soon as possible and be
seen and heard on the hustings before
the campaign closes.
The tariff bill is now on it's final
passage. Carter was in his seat all
day carefully looking after the sched-
ules in which Montana is especially
interested. He will he before the con
ference committee daily as soon as il
co nmences its session and personally
sees that no adverse legislation is en-
acted during the days when compro-
misses are in order. The next week or
ten days will be especially important
to our state and Mr.. Carriers presence
here will lie vastly more valuable to
The state regardless OF political affairs,
than his efforts would be ii he were
there participating in the campaign.
The republicans of Montana must
hustle and rustic and feel that the
work is To be done 10y themselves. As
secret tary of the congressional cam
paIng committee Mr.. Carter is looking
after the details in hundred districts,
and the Republicans who called him
To be their standard bearer must
march in the ranks and attend Ia the
organization al campaign details with
all prudence. energy and loyalty until
he can come to them IN person. There
must he no doubt and no waVering.
There Is every reason for aggressive
action and every reason To anticipate
victory, but every republican must do
his duty.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
EDITORIAL CLIPPINGS.

! Major Maginnis has been sent down to
schemes of the democratic party as to get
him of the stump in Montana. The more
| he talks in this state the more republican
votes are turned in at the polls.-Inter-
Mountain.
The men who voted for Mr.. Crater last
year will he proud to vote for him again.
That means his election. Besides thousands
Of other men will rally to his standard in
their own and the states interest.-Inter-
Mountain.
Silver is worth 23 cents per ounce more
than it was when Cleveland was ham
nering away to stop the coinage. Had he
been president in July he would have
vetoed the present bill and silver would
have been down to as cents before now
Inter Mountain.
Bozeman Courier: Ex-Governor Hauser
appears to have urgent business east
whenever democratic convention assem-
bles. The reason Sam has fallen out with
his friends is because he is not enrapport
with the party with which he ostensibly
afliates. Let it only be whispered-but
Sam is a protectionist.
Remember, men of Montana, that the
honor which has been accorded to Thomas
IL. Carter by the great statesmen Of the
land is in manner a tribute to each one
oil you. lie is OF you and for you all the
time, and in honorins him both the state
"a md Ia.,,
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.
Few Hints to Those Desiring to Register.

Those desiring to register may Il.
guided by the following
No One can vote at the COMING
election unless he registers this wear:
last years registration does not count
The qualifications OF voters are as
follows: First, he must be "a citizen of
the United states provided, however,
that n man who has been heret ofore a
voter iii Montana on declaration of
intention to become "a citizen shall not
he deprived of his vote until the
expiration of five years from the time
oi adoption OF the stateconstitution.l
lie must have resided in the state ou,.
year, and III the county thirty days
prior to the day of election.
Foreign born citizens must exhibit
their naturalization papers to the
registry agent. or give satisfactory
reasons under affidavit for the absence
oi such papers.
voter must register within the
district IN which he expects to vote,
al houeh should he, after registering.
remove from that district, lac can
Obtain from the registry agent "a
cert ilcate that will enable him To
register and vote in another district.
Double registering constitutes "a mis-
dcneanor.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
Republican State Central Committee.

The members Of the Republican state
central committee for the year are the fol-
lowing:
Chairman-B. +. White.
Assistant Chairman-R. q. Hickman.
Secretary James B. Walker.
Assistant seeretary-J. u. Whelpley.
Treasurer-.Ieseph Davis.
Beaverhead-B. +. White, Dillon.
'ascadle-H. l.. Rolfe, Great Falls.
'hoteau-T. A. Cummings, Fort Benton.
'uster-.I. B. Collins. Miles City.
Dawson-H II. Dixon. Glendive.
Deer Lodgc-N. J. Bielenberg, Deer Lodge.
Fersus-F. T.. Wright, Lewistown.
Gallatin-C. :. Hartman, Bozeman.
Jefierson-E. II. Dean, Wickes.
Lewis and Clarke Joseph Davis. Helena.
Madisen-Barclay Jones, Virginia City.
Meagher-A. Baumgard, White sulphur
Springs.
Missoula-T. l.. Greenough. Missoula.
Park-E. II. Taleott, Livingston.
Silver B"w-W. T.. Hall, WalkerviIle.
hellowstone-O. +. Goddard, Billings.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
For Miners to Read.

Senator Jones, in his speech on the
lead tariff question made the follow
ing strong points:
In Justification OF the claim of this
industry for protection against the
labor OF Mexico ] urge
First-1'he difference between the
modes of living prevailing in the two
countries. What would be called the
most meager neressaries ol life to the
miner oi the United States would 10
the MeNIcan miner be viands oi I.ucul-
lus.
-econd,rhc difference let ween the
people themselves. The miners of
Mexico are for the most part of M
ferior lineage hali-breeds remnants oi
"a barren and exhausted civilization.
The miners of his country belong 10
he great creative and inventive race;
they are men of courag" aud aSpira-
tion. They can not and Will not
accept conditions of pconagr. prefer
ring To abandon calling that denies
them "A fair reward
Third The millions of dollars in
Nesie Ell IN mining plants, which would
be rendered absolutely Worthless il
the industry should cease.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
The Kaiser and the Gar.

The youthful King of PRUSSIA
Went to see the tzar of Russia
And hey kissed each others faces
When they met.
Then they talked about their armies,
They talked about their navies
And they talked about their little
Public debt.
Said the Kaiser. Lets discuss
About the coming miIss."
NO We WON'T" said the crafty
Russian Gar.
Then they had "a little wrangie
About the coming jangle
And William left the country IN his
Little private ear
No doubt the youthful Kaiser
Is not whit the wiser
For his visit to the crafty
i;ussian Bear.
So he and 'Jeseph Francis"
Are talking mp the chances
Of boarding "Mr. Bruin'
In his lair.
New York Herald.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25

DENvER, September l5.-Nallace a
Co.'S circus, which exhibited here last
week, left Trinidad, sunday, for Clar-
endon, Texas. Near Barrla number
of the ears jumped the track. delaying
them so much that they had To cancel
their date at Clarendon.
\ hostler sitting on top of one oi the
cages, with legs dangling down, at
tracted the attention of lion. The
beast reached one oi it, claws through
the bars. fixed its nails in his flesh
near the knee and stripped the llesh
from the bone TO the heel. Before the
poor fellow could be released it was
necessary 10 pry the beasts iawsopen
with iron bars.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
Nothing Serious.

'hphlitn no "a woman passenger
WHO has Just alightedl -"What's the
matter, madam? Are you going To
have lit? Perhaps I'd better ring for
the patrol-wagon."
Woman Passenger-"Nonsen man.
There is nothing the matter with me,
I'm inst looking for the pocket oi my
dress. America.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
Why He Stayed.

Ohcago lnter-ocean: iiojack-IIclIo,
doctor, ! thought you intended to
leave town this morning for few
weeks rest.
Dr. l.obelia-I did intend to. but
several OF my patients attended "a
watermelon purity last night
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
Tough

Washington Post; Mere any OF your
Enclosures to the magazines accepted
by the editor" said one young writer
10 another.
Nothing, / believe. but the stamps
that ! inclosed for return postage
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25

rulings as president OF the senate,
thereby making it possible to enact
much-needed law, had the Democratic
members not He'd the state.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-25
wooL.sroRINc FACILITIES.

the bank constructed with Special View to the Sot
of Wool Judith and Wolf Creek county will hn
this the most convenient point o haul their WOOL whether
desiring to sell or ship
tNorthw
will the
depend obtaining supplies o al
Linisa PRICES Also blacksmith shop at Landing
BORDERS BY Mali. GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
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Now FOR THE TEsr.-The State Executive
Committee has acted wisely aud properly,
We think, iu calling convention to meet at
Columbia August 18th to determine the
question Of Q State primary, All three of
the candidates for Governor have declared
their preference for that method of election
aud every Democrat ought to be willing to
accept 1t.
This action will give us kiud of CAM
psign within campaign. Before We come
t. vote on tho question of whether Till
man, Earle or Bratton shall be Govcr, CT we
will vote on the question Of whether VIC will
elect our delegates by the old convention
system or by regular and general primary
election.
Some OF Tillman's friends oppose the pri-
msry on the ground that he already has con-
troll Of the party machinery and can be
elected by conventions; but the party ma
chinery is just what he has been telling the
people is the instrument Of the oligarchy
aud aristocracy from which they should
break away, and we do not see how the pco-
pic are to gain anything by simply transfer-
ring the alleged oligarchy from tho politi-
claus who are now in to the politicians who
are now out. Liberty and self government
Is what Tillman says they want but does not
seem over anxious to give them and what
zoe think they want and would like TO sec
them have.
IL the Tillman side is afraid to trust its
chances to the people the people should re-
pudiate aud crush it. If that eide is willing
to trust the people let it como in and favor
primaries so that We may have fair. square,
straight vote on who shall be Governor.
As the call for the convention TO nominate
candidates on the 10Th Of September is re-
affirmed, the convention in August will not
nominate, or. if it does, its nomination will
amount TO nothing Gretnrilc Ncps.
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In xemoriam.
MRS. CAROLINE SMITH.

On the 10th, Of June, 1890, Mrs. Caroline
Smith, relict of the late Asa Smith, Esq, Of
Union County died suddenly, ofheart disease,
while on visit to her son, Mr.. Asa Smith,
Jr., at Pacolet. She was born in Spartan
burg County, and was = daughter Of Mr..
Sum Sumner, Of Glenn Springs Township.
When about fourteen years Of age. she be-
came member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Some years afterwards she moved TO Union
County, and h0r membership was changed to
Putnam Church. At the time of her dea h
she was about GO years old.
tMrs. Smith was good and true woman.
Noble impulses prompted her actions toward
sthors, and she was charitable in her judg-
mont of people. She was true to her
friends and sympathetic in their misfortunes.
The sudden and unexpected manner of her
death contributed TO render it still sadder to
her family aud friends. Many cad and sor-
rUwful- h1arts fSltvuod iIsr romsins " thsir
last resting place in Putnam Churchysrd,
near the home where she had passed many
years of her useful life.
The Oft quoted lines Of the Poet over the
grave of departed friend
"None knew thee but to love thee,
Nor named the but to praise
will truly apply in this instance, as ON index
Of the high appreciation and esteem in which
the deceased was held by those whose pri.i-
iege it was to know her and understand her
lovely character. E. C. E.
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BorH ANKLES CRUsHED.-Iu q railroad
smash up in 1876, had both ankles badly
crushed. Soon after Blood Poison set in,
and both legs. from my knees down, were
covered with liberated sores, that refused all
efforts to heal. was virtually helples, for
ten years, being bedriddeu most Of the time.
During all the time was attended by the
best ply sicians in this section of the State,
and must have taken cart load Of m dicine,
without roosiviog any relief. In 1887 wss
induced to try Swift's Specific Is. S. S.)
commenced to improve from the first dose,
and continued to get better. until to-day
am as sound aud woll as any man in the uni
verso. Thiswas two years ago, since which
have had ne return of sores or any pain in
the legs. From my experience I consoien-
tiously believe that Swifts Specific Is. s. s. }
has no equal as blood purifier, and I cheer
fully recommend it to any ono suffering frsm
any disease Of the blood.
n -. CHARLES E. HAMILTON.
r. Russellville, Indians.
Treatiss on Blooi and Skin Diseases nail
cd free. SWIFT SFECIFIC CO., Atlanta,
g..
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BOND CAsEs.-The decree Of the United
States Circuit Court in the case of the
ssachusetts and Southern Construction
Company against tho township of Cherokee,
York County, South Carolina, and the Bos-
ton Safe Deposit and Trust Company, better
known as the township bonds case" has
been filed in the clerks Office. This case, 1t
will be remembered, was heard before
Judges Bond and Simonton at the May term.
A multitude of counsel appeared on both
sides, and the arguments occupied several
days. The decree was prepared by Judge
Simonton, and conourret in, by Judge Bond.
II decides the case in favor Of the railroad,
and orders the bonds in question t, be de-
livered to the company by the Boston Safe
and Deposit Trust Company, in whose Gus
tody they now are.
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G. WALTON WHITMAN.

The friends of Mr.. G. Walton Whitman
hereby nominate him as candidate t repre-
sent Union County in the House of Repr e.
sentatives, subject to the decision of the
primary election.
1t is almost unnecessary for us to speak
of Mr.. Whitman's fitness for the position.
Tho people of Union County know him, and
know that he is an eloquent speaker, a firm
aud unflinching advocate of all tho political
and educational reforms now asked for
and actually needed by the people of South
Carolina. Six years ago, as q candidate for
tho position we now seek to place him in, he
advocated, almost alone, certain reforms in
the State government but was defeated.
Many of those reforms have been secured ;
but there arc still important reforms neces-
sary and we know no man better able to
secure them for us than Mr.. Whitman.
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Z The celorsd National Union.

The annual meeting ofihe Colored National
Cooperative Union, of Union County, 8.
c., will meet in the Court House, on tho 7th
and 9Th Of August next, to which everybody
who wish are invited to c,me.
The annual address will be delivered by
John d. Norris, President, on Thursday
the 7th, ut 10 A. Nj.
The annual sermon viii be delivered at 30
r. NJ, on that day, by Rev, J. II, Wallace,
followed by Rev. 3. lowry.
The following geatlcmen have been invited
10 address the meeting: DIR. Robert Little,
Hon. Glenn d. Peako, Mr.. w. Jeter, Mr..
&. d. Bobo and DR.. j p. Thomas.
'''s' J. d. NORRIS, C. N. c. U.
d. Lowry, Sec'y.
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IT is simply wonderful at tho many
shall say thousands valuable and useful
things and Toys that you can get at S. NJ
Rice, Jr.. +. u, for just nickle piece.
In addition to his 5-cent counter, he has
also, q big 10-CENT counter which is a curl
osity and marvel to every one who sees il
1t consists of almost a full line of household
and kitchen articles and many others, such
as large Hammers, large Hatchets, Wood
and Silverine Knife Boxes, Wood Trays,
Painted Silverine Walters, Egyptian Brass
Walters of large size, large Butcher knives,
big assortment of nice Glassware, Two-foot
Rule, big line of Tinware, from Machine
Oiler to 10 quart Tipped Milk Pan, Silver
plated Forks, Spoons, Butter Knives,
Sugar Spoons, &c., Shovcls, Lamps, SC.
Haven't space to mention the many, n,any
useful articles on the wonderful s cent.
counter, come and see yourself. To your Sc
we're astonishment, however, will mention
just few articles Box-wood Rule, Set
Teaspoons, Big Bottle Machine Oil, doz
Lead Pencils, 30 Slate Pencils, large States
plain and wire bound-1 quire writing
paper, package Envelopes, Shears, Wash
Pane, 7-pin Hat Racks, 4-IIook Coat Racks,
13 inoh Silverine Walters, Frying Pans,
Fire Shovels, small. Garden Tools, such as
Trowels, Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Shovels, &c.,
q big assortment Of Glass and Tinware,
some large pieces.
keep also full line of
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
LINE OF
STAPLE DRY GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
HOLLOW AND HARDWARE,
TIN AND WOODENWARE,
CROCKERY AND QUEENSWARE,
JUG AND JARWARE, AND FLOWER POTS,
OILS AND PAlNTS-A BIG LINE,
WINDOW GLASS AND PUTTY,
SOLE LEATHER Ann SHOE FINDINGS,
STATIONERY-A NICE ASSORTMENT,
VARIETY OF GARDEN AND FIELD
SEEDS.
Don't forget the handsome offer which l
make you:
will give to any cash buyer of S25
worth of goods, a fine hand-painted Oil
Painting, 22x3G, in n beautiful gilt frame.
Also, to any cash buyer of SIS worth Of
goods, will give Picture exactly like the
above, l4x22, all assoried designs Land
scapes, Waterfalls, Castles, sc. Regular
dealers sell these Paintings ut SIS TO $40.
These pictures arc handsome ornaments
to any room and they have been very much
admired by many tas'y persons. Several
have already been taken. If you desire to
get one or more of these nice pictures call
and get one of the tickets which is free to
oil, on .he margin Of which are 25c figures
which will punch olt when you trade that
amount, and four 25c when you trade a
dollar, and so on. You can get any one il
help you trade out your ticket aud thus get
the picture sconer. Of course you need
not trade the whole amount at once unless
you choose, but there are only q limited
number of pictures, hence the first to trade
the amount required will g,t the pictures.
These pictures are of assorted designs
also, such as Landscapes, Fruit end Flower
scenes, Heads, &C., and arc worth S3 and
S4 when framed.
These are offers never bvf,re malc to the
trade in Union County, and it is well worth
your time to come and sec for yourself.
guarantee quality OF goods aud prices
S. M. RICE, JR., E. U,
Union, S. G.
April II 3m
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WOULD BE PLEASED TO FURNISH
PRICES TO THOSE NEEDING ANY
KIND OF MACUJNERV

If your Engine, Boiler, Thre.her Gin or
Mill needs repairing, now is the time to have
it done. DO not wait until you need the
machine, or until others send theirs, thus
crowding the shop and delaying your work,
but send at once and avoid the annoyance
Of being kept waiting. 1t takes time to re-
pair machine properly, SO that if every
one waits until his r,achinc is ecdcd, and
all send at once, some Of you will either be
kept waiting or | will have 10 lose your
work. Now is the time, while business is
dull. Send in your ort -unt 1ravc II done
promptly aud well. Delays arc dangerous.
II. NJ. McDERMID.
May lG 20 If