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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.
U. $. land Office at Helena, Mont,

u. 8. land Office at Helena, Mont,
June II, 1saO.
Notice is hereby given that william Skel.
ton. Of Fergus county. Montana. has iile,
notice Of intention Ia make proof ON his
desert land claim No. 17l3, for the Wa NEt
ia NWi,. and lots I and =, See. ~. Up. u
~, Il. II r., before the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court Of Fergus county, at Lewistown,
Mont, on Thursday, the 2ith day Of July.
lS.W.
lie names the following witnesses Ia
prove the complete irrigation aud reclania-
ton Of said land: Harris NJ. Packard, Will
ian, Blankenship, Anderson T.. Moulton
and Elisha r. futile, all Of Stanford, Mont
S.W. LANaHoRNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
Notice Of Final Entry.

Land Office at Helena. Mont.
June 3, Is.s'.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled notice Of his inien-
ton Ia make final proof IN support III his
claim, and thai said proof will he made he
fore the clerk ot the District Court al Der
gus county, NJ I.ewisiown. Mont, on July
~. IS.W'. viz:
Charles u. Ha1sW,
who made pre-emption declaratory state
ment M. IoisI, for the W! NW4, Sec. ~,
TIP. ~ ~, x. Is r..
lie names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: William T..
Taylor and William u. Damon, at I:-rcail,
Mont. and Lewis Awe and Frederic Awe.
III Halberi, Mont.
:. W. LANGuoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
Notice OF Final Entry.

Land Office at Helena, Mont, |
June 3, ls.U.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will bc made be-
lore the clerk Of the District Court Of Fer
gus county. ut Lewistown. Mont, on
July ~, 1S.s,, viz:
Frederick Awe,
who made pre- enItion ,ieclaratory state
ment No. s.se'. for the T.! NEt. IA SEt, See.
~ TT. 9N., X. ~ T..
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation of said land. viz William H.
Taylor and Chaile o. Hahn, of I:crcaii,
Mont. and Lewis Awe and Leonard Weber,
of Halbrrt, Mont.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
MOTTO: Ut FINAL ENTRY.
Land Ol'i,e al Helena, Mont.

Land dice al Helena, Mont.
June ~, Is.O.
Notice Is lersi,, given thai the following
named >,il'er has tiled notice al his intcn-
ti"n Ia make iinai rr"nf in support of his
claim. and tltat said I,rnoi will be made he
fore the judge -, ia his absence the clerk
oi the District t'o,iri oi Fergus county. at
L.wIst"wn. Mont. an August .. 1874, viz:
Ghristian o. >sssith.
who made homestead Application No. 2l5i.
for the VA NEi. SFi NE!, Me-, SEA, Sec.
10. Tp. II n. Il. ~ T..
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous resi,iene upon and
cultivation Of sal ! land, viz: Edward
Brassey. Daniel Crowi,y ani Peter Amber
son, al Leaistown, Mont. and John Good
rich, of Cottonwood, Mont.
:. W. LAyGnoENs, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10

Land Office at Helena. Mont.
lima IN. lSthl

Land Office at Helena, Mont.
June NJ, 1880.
Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will he made
before the Clerk Of the District Court Of Fer
gus county, at Iewistown, Mont, ON Aug
ust :, is.s viz:
john Earl,
Who made presumption declaratory state
ment No. I0'sai. Tor the NE'.. See. -. TIP.
10 n. x. 10 T..
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of. said land, viz: William
T. Shell, Adam Shell, William -. Straw
and Willis x. Chile, all Of Tibet, Mont.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA, Mont,
June ~ lssht

LAND OFFICE At HELENA, Mont,
June ~, lsS.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice oi his inten-
ton tn make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk of the District Court ia and
ior Fergus county. Mont, at Iewisto~n,
Mont, ON August :, Is9D. viz:
Msrtsst ". uasnartIme.
who made pre-empt,on ,leclaratory state
mrnt No. 9,2l. Tor the SwI sWi, Sec. Ia;
W. NV, and NV, SWl. See. -. TIP. IL n,
u. ~ T..
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation Of. said land. viz: Samuel Baker.
Walter T.. Buck aud Richard h.. Huffman,
oi Bercail Mont. and Frank q. Cameron.
of iIalbert. Mont.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
June Z. lssst

Land Office at Helena, Mont,
June 5. ls.D.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
ton tn make proof in support If his
claim, and that said proof will he made be-
fore the Clerk of The district Court Of Fer
gus county. Mont, at L+wistown, Mont,
on July ~, Is90. viz
Lewis Awe,
who made presumption drclaratory state
ment No. s'r,s, for the "a NEt, ~ SEt, See.
Il, TIP. . ", X. - T..
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of, said land, viz: William
4. Taylor and Charles d. Hahn, of Bercail,
Mont, and Frederick Awe and Leonard
Weber, al Halberi, Mont.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10

u. y. Land Office nj Helena. Mont,
June H. t~.kt

u. $. Land Office at Helena. Mont,
June ~, Is.s,
Notice is hereby given that Edward y.
Chandler. of Fergus county, Montana. has
filed notice of intention To make proof ON
his desert land claim No. 1874, for the Sc.
SWI. and 81 Sci, See. q, Tp. Is ~, II. u
H., before the Clerk of the District Court of
Fergus county. at lewistown, Mont. on
Thursday, the cath day of July, ls.w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and r-cIama
ton Of said land:
Edwin Lee, of Lewistown. Mont; Will
lam W. Parrott, Of Fort Maginnis, Mont.
Erwin W. Laraway, Of Maiden. Mont. and
William W. Welter. OF Christina, Mont.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10

u. s. Land Office at Helena, Mont,
1yIue IA 1StNl

u. s. Land Office at Helena, Mont,
June u, 1S:w.
Notice is hereby given that Vatlean
SHELTON, Of Fergus county, Montana, has
filed notice Of intention to make proof on
her desert land claim No. 1906. for the ~
SCI, aud SWi, SEA, Sec. is. TIP. ~ ~, X. II
f., before the Clerk Of the District Court OF
Fergus county. ut LewistOwn, Mont, on
Thursday the oath day Of July, 1850.
She names the following witnesses To
prove the complete irrigation and reciama-
lion OF said land Harris NJ. Packard. Will
lam Blankenship. Anderson T.. Moulton
and Elisha +. futile. all Of Stanford, Mont.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10

Land Office at Helena. Mont,
May 81, ls!A'.
Notice is hereby given that the follo wing
named settler has filed Notice Of her inten-
tion tn make final proc, in support Of her
claim, and that said proof will I've made be-
fore the clerk of the District Court of Fer
gus county. at lewistOwn, Mont, on
July ~, is.S,, viz
JW1trsse A. o.. Watcher,
who made pre-enption ,lecla ratory state
men, M. 1888. ior the - SEA, SEi. NE1
aud Me-. SCI, Sec. 35. Tp. ~ ~, u. u T..
She names the following witnesses tn
prove her continuous residence upon aud
cultivation al said land, viz Josephine
H"zcman. Daniel Quinby, Charles g. I.sng
and Howard u. WhiPPlr, all 81 Cotton
woOd, Mont.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
NOTICE {!
U. 5. LAND OFFICE At HELENA, Mont, |
March 10, 1S.st

u. s. LAND OrrIcE At HELENA, Mont,
March u, ls.s,.
Complaint having been entered at this
office by Michael Curran against Samuel
Dennison for abandoning his homestead
entry No. 2.sl, dated September IL. 1883,
upon the SEA SWl. va SEA, See. -; NEt
NWt. See. "a, Tp. II n, X l9E, in Fergus
county, Montana, with a view to the can
collation. at said entry, the said parties are
hereby summoned To appear at Lewistown,
Mont, before ID 4. Meagher, Clerk of the
District Court, on the 36th dag of July.
ls:D, at 10 O'Clock n. M, To respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged
= " I,NsUoENr Peyister
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
It Wasn't True to Life.

~ saw the new picture OF Johnson
i'm the artists studio"
"IIook like him ?"
81 can't say; it was just Finished it
wasn't dry"
"Oh! then it can't I've like Johnson"
Philadelphia Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
At the Circus.

Bobby-What animal is that pa?
Pa-That is an old hyena. Bobby.
BObby-Why, pa, that doesn't look
a bit like you. Madoesn't know what
she talks about hall the time, does
she?-.Iudge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.
y. :. Land Office at Helena. Mont,


u. s. Land Office at Helena. Mont,
July 5. ls.u.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Tenn
perance a. MagaIion. Of Okla, Mont, has
filed notice of intention tn make proof on
her desert land claim No. 1ssis, for the
WI SCI, and SW4 SCI, See. =, Tp. II ~, q.
IL T., before the Clerk of the District Court
of Fergus county, at I.ewistown. Mont on
Friday, the 18th day of August, ls.W.
She names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and reclana-
ton Of said land: William J.. Neil. Charles
T.. Severance. jefferson Nichols and Harlow
u. Varney, all of Okla, Mont.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTkv.
Land Office NJ Helena. Mont.
Nav n Isssl

May ~, Is.w.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tim :" make final proof in support al his
claim. and that said proof will be made
before iie clerk al the District Court of
Fergus County, 1T I.cwistown. Mont, Oh,
July IL. 1881. viz:
GeOsgr W. fletcher,
WHO made pr,.,nptiou declaratorv state
NJ ut NJ. IbiS.,. TOR the SW', NE., 81 NWi.
See. ~; 81! Nh. See. H.. TIP. ~ ~, u.
Is T..
lie names the following Witnesses Ia
prove his continuous re- id-nce upon. and
cultivation ot said Land. Va: William kizer,
jain rh"nl,~" #, I.inrnln E,ea aud Nick
kizer, all of i.rSi-town, Mont.
5. ". L,N.uosNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-07-10
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.

LAND OFFICE HELENA. Mont,
June !, ls.~,
Notice Is hereby given thst the following
named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
ton To make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be- made
before the clerk of the District Court Of
Fergus county. Mont, at Iewistown, Mont,
on July Is, ls.O. viz:
Henry Elmer.
who made Pre-empiion declaratory state
nent No. 1913. for the y! SEi,. 81 MEL,
Sec. II, TIP. Is ~, X. II T..
lie names the following witnesses To
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz: Henry a.
sullivan Warehan. Ezra Spragg
and Samuel W. Barnes. all of benton,
Mont.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-22
THIRTEENTH REGIMENTS NEW AnMonr BROOKLYN.

that By folding, back the doors Of the ten largo
openings which are IA feet wide each. Its char
meter a. one isolated room will be abolished,
aud it will appear as unit with the surround
Ing halls and corridors, giving the advantage
OF one immense hall. Each corridor will give
access on the first floor to six company rooms,
to reception and reading rooms. and will con-
tain the Janitors and armorer's quarters.
Each company will have room % feet wide
by 50 feet deep, containing one or two private
stalrcases leading to their locker room above.
From the locker room by private passages the
gymnasium can be reached. which will be sit
uated on the second floor Two rear stairways
in addition to The main stairs will lead to the
second story. where tho Colonel, the Lieptc'r-
ant Colonel, the Major, the AdIutant and his
staff. the Quartermaster and his assistant the
inspector of rifle practice. the sergeant the
commissary, and the chaplain will have quar-
tiers. Two rooms on the north and south cor
ners. 42x54 feet, will be resei we'd Tor tho meet
ings of the Board OF Officers and for use by the
Veterans Association.
The third story will contain largo meas hall
and kitchen. rifle range with oil the latest
improvements and patented appliances for the
eXpelling Of smoke will be In the basement.
where arc also squad rooms. store rooms.
rooms for magazines. large toilet rooms. and
bnths Will be found. CneIuallod in its d.
mansions by any, OF the modern armories; Il is
said. will be the large drill hall. which will he
covered by nrched iron trusSeS OF 200 feet span.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-22

Sneakers decision sending the silver bill TO the
Coinage Committee. The .yeas and nays were
taken, Tesuitingi Yeas. la nays. III; 80 the
appeal was laid on the table.
The following Republicans voted Win the Democrats
against Mfr. Mrkiheys motion. MeasrH bhrune tOn.
neil Deiiaven Hermann Kelley. Morrow, Townsend
Tbtss Democrats voted with tbs Republicans IN fsvor
Of tho motiun; Nessra BuCkA eN, Dnnphy tttch; hrh
sonhaner Maisl McAdoO Mutchler O'Sein tMassh
Quinn WieY and StAhlnecEer g.. ,n,
Tie folio " ing rairs were linpunced Metfh mciuI,
fee and HIount Atkinson ia aud rogers Io9her 90
Inn,ing and rhsRn. Raw aul Hooker Mute ana turner
N VI TAYLOR TENN aud Outhwate taylor gu. ana
Parvig Cfatg aud CAmpOnll Dngley AMI LAWYER, T. "
BT1wn and II en- iNnS. Nee ri and Morghn ,lhrke
IWiaI and Walker Mo scranton hnd fietce Mhue anu
Hatch UuArk rnbush and Mccarthy thompson ana
SenrV Coleman and frlCe. TOwnsehd VAl ma ker,
ira Il0uE and Washington. Wheeler iMiehl and
covert Andrew and Marin tTeNasl wilson tWhshl ana
OFerfaiI Hall mud StooEdNe, Whithorne aud brewer
The following members we're recorded as nb-
sept or not voting; liiggs. Mason, HOPKINS
Rusk. Simonds. WilcoN , .,,.
Mr., Mckinley. upon the announcement said:
$50 the appeal is tabled. and tho bill stands
raferred TO the Coinage Committee.
MIR brewer llcp.. Mich.) presented the report
of the Appropriations Committee on tho senate
amendments to the FOrtiilcatinns Approrria-
tion hin. At his instance tho House noncon;
cuirpd In the Senate amendments and ordered
a con ference The House then adjourned Inc
Clerk announced that the Democratir caucus
set for tonight had boen postponed until
Mpnlny night
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-22
100 Doses One Dollar

will be strongly fortified. The windows
OF the first story will be protected by
handsome ornamental wronght-iron grill work.
The windows Of the second story will be large
and ornate. while the, towers and turrets will
DO pierced with Sits. Nearly all OF the m aterial
around the entrances. such MS the arch itself,
tho balconies. the coat OF arms. tho corntce OF
the central part Of the building with It's cor
bells and echangottes, will be Of rod granite,
while oil the rest of the building will be OF
brick and terra GOTTA, some OF the latter artis-
tic in Its modelling.
II every rrecauton has been taken to mako
access to the luildinU embarrassing and in
convenient TO those whose presence Is not de.
sired, II Is equally true that the occupants OF
the building or their guests will find 1t cheer;
full and convenient and Of ensy CIRCULATION. full
OF light and mir in tho inside Entering the
largo main hall 40 feet In width; 50 feet In
length. containing monumental stair case
one will find two large corridors running the
full depth Of the administrative building. lead
ing into the drill hall. In the centre Of, the
building and between both corridors will be
the large company drill room. 81 feet wide; lis
feet long covered with vRulted roof OF
ireprooI tiles. and lit by large skylights over,
head. When used for drilling this room will
be an independent room, but IL Ia go arranged
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-22
GOMPERS,S TURN TO TALK.
Tho Breach Between Feds and knights
Reopened Past Healing.

Reopened Past Healing.
It Is war to the knife now between Master
Workman Powderly OF tho Knights Of Labor
and Samuel Gompers OF the Federation OF La
Dor. Mr. Gompers went to Philadelphia yes
terday afternoon. but before he started he
talked with Sun reporter. arraignng Mr..
Powderly and the knights rs foes of labor He
charged Mr.. Powderly with having organized
into local assemblies OF the knights scabs who
had taken the place OF union men In a number
OF strikes. Mr.. Powderly. he said. had gone
into deal with Jay Gould in the Missouri Pa
cifc strikes. and In the c. b. and Q. strike OF
locomotive engineers had encouraged nom
union men to take the strikers places. When
the ciGarmakers were locked out in this city
Mr.. Powderly came to the aid OF the manufac-
turers. according to MIR. Gompers. and orga-
nized the scap shops into assemblies Of the
knights
'Powderlys scabby tactics" continued Mr..
Gompers. have continued down to this day.
but In less degree, owing to the downward
tendency OF his order. He and his henchmen
are anti-trades union. and against everything
that is in the interests of the workingman.
The Knights have made dead set against the
eight-hour movement: but wherever :hev have
opposed US We have won, while wherever they
suffered defeat or only had a partial victory.
But let Powderly and his mon do their worst.
They qre al back numbers now. and cannot
certain destruction"
- Mr.. Powderly was just getting ready to leave
the city when Sun reporter saw him yester-
day afternoon. We are going TO carry the
fight now" he said. into the enemy's camp.
and in every city In the country where the Fed
Grafton has attacked us We are going 10 hold
public meetings and show them up rs we have
kicking. and we are going to kick back with
Mr.. Powderly and all the members Of his
Executive Board inspected the Barge Office
yesterday and had all the methods OF landing
down to Quarantine In one Of the cutters with
Labor Inspector Mlholland to board ono OF
the incoming steamers but they didn't find
any with immigrants aboard. Late in the
afternoon they all left town. the members OF
the ;oard for Philadelphia and Mr.. Powderly
for his homo in Scranton,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-22
VAR ON PICE IN KINGSTON
Tho Mayor and Law abiding Citizens ID
tcrmIMed to STOP Rum Selling ON Sundar

Tho Mayor and Law abiding Citizens De.
termIned to stop Rum Selling on Sunday.
KINGSTON, June 21.-The war against vice In.
augurated here By Mayor Kraft Immediately
after his election last March is being vigorous
ly pushed. Houses OF Ill repute have been
raided, their proprietors arrested and heavily
fined. and some driven out OF business. saloon
and so-called hotel keepers" have been
warned that any violation OF the Excise law
would be earnestly prosecuted. and a Law and
Order League has been formed for the purpose
OF aiding the Mayor in his movement for the
suppression, OF vice in various forms. Their
efforts have been mainly directed toward COM
polling the liquor sellers TO keep their places
closed on Sundays. For several years whlskey
and beer were as readily obtained on Sunday as
water. and drunkards rolled through the
streets by the score. Respectable citizens aud
large property owners came to the conclusion
that such naGrant VIOLATIONS Of the law must
Joined the Law and Order League, and are Civ
INF financial and moral support
titled the saloon Eespers thai the law w ma ne be-
kept closed. brt last SUNDAY several were
special meeting of the Aims Commissioners
was held this week, at which IA resolution was
work. 1t wds also Decided to PROSECUTE all Der!
not procured city licenses. Over sixty saloons
are nj present conducted without such licenses.
L.chler' g leading hotel keeper, charging him
with having sold liquor on two SUNDAYS thIn
month, The liquor dealers have formed n
combination and engaged counsel 10 make
tt ms ~, ,est case 1t comes uE for hearing be-
Last SUNDAY morning the Kew NJ hI KutiImer
pastor OF 81. Peters German Catholic Church
enc OF me largest aud wealthest congrega-
hons OF that denomination along the Hudson.
delivered sermon In relation to the existence
o, wee nero brought about by tho illegal sale
OF intoxicating drinks and called upon the
members OF his church to assist the MAYOR In
n us Wqrk; Among the mcmbers are several
wealthy brewers and sal loon Keepers. who con.
tribute largely toward the SUPPORT az the
G onnt r. They have beeomS highly Indignant
threaten TO withdraw from the congregation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-22
Going TO tho KaatrrskiIl.

Manager Paige OF the Hotel Kaaterskill re-
ports excellent prospects for good season s
business. Among those who have already en-
gagged rooms at the hotel are Mr.. Alexander
Brown OF Brown Bros. Clarence II. Clark and
family. DR.. Mason and family OF Philadelphia:
Dr. X. IL, johnson and family OF Germantown;
James II llammersley and family, Mrs J. Is.
rome Fl Eddy, Franklin File and family ". c.
Buehanan and family, VIM Brown. q. +. Veith
and and family Ha President Lyon Of the Third Ave;
ttamily, Mrs Sands and family. Mrs. Scott.
YIN. f. Webb and family, MAJOR Gen. Schuyler
and family, OF New York Ira Davenport and
family family Of N Bath \; Dr. + n. Barclay and
q 11wU " Il Pr SkGne aPd fam
7. Kirkland and family Of Orange. 4. j. PROF.
Newcomb and family OF Washington, u, {,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-22
mr. FLASHING TOW TOPICS
Things OF Interest In ana Outside of tho
HALLS of Congress.

WlsuISGToN Juno 21.-ReierrinG to the pub
| lisbed stories concerning the scene In the
! room OF the Committee on Appropriations the
! other dav, q gentleman who was present said
TO- night that tho affair had been greatly mis-
apprehcnded. The discussion which took
placo was not in relation TO the general eched-
ules OF tho Mckinley bill, but the feature which
Mr. Blaine so sharply condemned was that OF
giving n free market in the United Stntes to
tho products OF the sugar planters OF tho
Southern continent and not asking In return
free markets for tho products OF our own
farmers. where we can get them merely for
tho asking.
Mr. Blaine has been working on this point
ever since he returned to public life and he al
ways speaks verv earnestly when he discussed
the question OF reciprocity and the South
American trade DIr. Blaine says that nothing
could so directly and greatly benefit the Amer
40n0O,O0O, Of people for breadstutts and pro-
visions which can easily be done by eXchRnR-
M Bs GSy ssgs faaf S would selling
in Nebraska for IL cents buShei II the mar
nets nets u He thinks It would 10 great mistake
to postpone even for single month the oppor-
tunity now presented TO secure the South
American trade.
The War Department has been informed Of
the death OF AsSistant-SurReon Howard Gull
bertson, retired. at GAINESVILLE, Ohio, recently,
and Secretary Proctor has directed the retire.
Infantry. 10 I'll the vacancy thus created on
the limited retired list; This acton Will
derson, who has been awaiting promotion for
twelve years and has an honorable war record
Second Lieut.. David c. Shanks will be made
First Lieutenant.
The President has approved the acts grant
ing pensions to Samuel Sterling. James NJ.
Mckinney. Maria Soller. Angelina Silver. Eliza
!: Drake. Sarah Guthbert; Mary Murphy, Nm.
G. Glass. Elizabeth A. Jones. Dolly Blazer, .To-
hanna Eckls W. +; AleXander Sarah A, Msade +
Robinson. and Seth NJ. Walter.
Tho President o-day appointed the follow
Ing commissioners At Large to the Worlds
Fair at Chicago: Gorton W. Allen OF New York
in place of Edwin H. Ammidown. declined,
with Louis Fitzgerald Of New York as alter
nate, and William NJ. Lindsey Of Kentucky in
place Of Samuel ". lnman OF Georgia. de-
clined. with Patrick J. Walsh OF Georgia as
alternnte.