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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21
Lincoln's Kindness.

Washington Star: An anecdote,
showing Lincoln's merciful nature in a
touching light, and related by Mr.. l..
f. Chittenden in his "Recollections OF
President Lincoln and His Admins
tration," from authentic sources, is
the one OF the sleeping sentinel, Will
lam Scott, the Vermont boy, whose
life Lincoln saved after he had been
condemned to be shot. Lincoln per-
sonally saw Scott and talked with him
a long time. Scott would not talk to
his comrades of the interview after
ward until one night, when he had re-
ceived a letter from home, he finally
opened his heart to a friend in this
wise:
s'The president was the kindest man
had ever seen. Twas scared at first,
for / had never before talked with a
great man. But Mr.. Lincoln was so
easy with me, so gentle, that 1 soon
forgot my fright. Hestood
up, and he says to me, My boy, stand
up here and look me in the face i
did as he bade me. My boy he said,
you are not going to be shot to-mor-
row. | am going to trust you and
send you back to your regiment. 1
have come up here from Washington,
where / have a great deal to do, and
what / want to know is how you are
going to pay my BILL There was big
lump in my throat. could scarcely
speak. But / got it crowded down
and managed to say: There Is some
way to pay you, and / will find it after
a little There is the bounty in the
savings bank. guess We could Dor.
row some money on mortgage OF
the farm Twas sure the boys would
help, so / thought we could makeit uI
if it wasn't more than $500 or $500
But it is a great deal more than $500
or 5000, he said Then / said didn't
see how, but / was sure l would find
some way-if lived.
! "Then Mr. Lincoln put his hands OF
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21
MONTANA NEWS.

The Bozeman Chronicle has secured the
Associated Press franchise for that promis-
ing city and may start daily there at an
early date.
A distressing accident occurred near Co
lumbis Falls on the End inst. e. j. Wa
genberth, butcher. while shooting at
steer missed his mark and killed a surveyor
named Meredith who was some three hun
dred yards away. The shooting was purely
accidental.
The Pioneer Press revives the statement
that the Northern Pacific is shortly TO put
on a fast mail train between st. Paul and
the Pacific coast. 1t is to be an indeDen-
dent train and will break the record for
fast time, making the distance from st.
Paul to the coast in sixty hours.
The Montana Elevator at Bozeman was
destroyed by fire on the 18th inst. The ell
evator was built two years ago this spring
at cost OF forty thousand dollars and
was owned by Senator T. c. Power, /. G.
Baker, OF Bismarck, and W. ID. Flowers, OF
this city. The loss Oh elevator and grain
is about SIS, 900. insurance $50, 700.
Geo. H. sewell, manager of the B. & NJ.
Co., at Sheep creek, who was shot about a
month ago by Mccormick, came to town
yesterday looking hale and hearty. He
fully recovered from his wounds, after be-
ing treated for two or three weeks at Whits
Sulphur Springs. His assailant, McCor-
mick. has been sentenced to an eight years
term in the penitentiary.- Mountain
Miner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21
The School Lands.

circular letter concerning the sale or
lease of state lands has been issued by the
board of land commissioners. 1t states
that school lands will not be offered for
sale until surveyed and classified, probably
not during the current year except certain
lands adjacent to Missoua.
The circular contains sections Of the law
relating to trespass on school lands and
penalties therefor, and adds that until
those lands are sold or leased no trespass
will be condoned.
Persons who entered school lands in good
faith prior to March, g, 1891, will be given
preference in disposing of such lands, but
until they have acquired title they will be
liable for cutting or removing timber. earth,
stone or other material, or otherwise de-
spelling the estate. All offenders will be
prosecuted without exception or delay.
Gov. Toole's name is signed to the circular.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21
He Was Contented.

Joe Cannon, in his pleasure swing
around the circle, brought up in San
Francisco in time to make this speech
at the Presidents banquet: Down in
Los Angeles, he said, there were all
kinds of Fasteners and all kinds
of preachers. One of the preachers
wanted to save all the Illinoisans in
the colony, but had poor success with
one regular attendant at church.
Finally one day he asked all the con-
gregation who desired to go to heaven
to rise. All rose but the one forlorn
hope. "Now, all who want to go to
hell please rise, he requested. Nobody
stood up. my FRIEND" he said, ad,
dressing the Indifferent one, "if you
don't want to go to heaven or hell,
where do you want to go?" ''N-n-o-
where" stammered the gentleman
nowhere. / want to stay right here
in California i"-Inter- Ocean.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21
Will Report on the Sheep Industry.
Helena Iierald.l


Hon. III. A. Heath, special agent of
the department of agriculture, is in
the city, securing data for the bureau
OF animal industry, relative to the
status of sheepin the great northwest.
He is commissioned to review that in
dustry in nearly all the states lying
west of the Missouri, work he has
nearly completed with the exception
OF the Dakotas and a little further in
vestigation in northern Montana. As
the chief proprietor and business man
ager OF the Kansas Farmer, ofTopeka,
an able agricultural journal, now
widely known by reason of having
been edited for years by Senator-elect
Peffer, Mr.. Heath is evidently quail
fled for the great task assigned him,
and will second Secretary Rusk's eff
forts to famlllarize the American pub
lie with the magnificent live stock re-
sources of the west.
In speaking of Montana as a sheep
country Mr.. Heath says: "'rhis state
excels all Others, and the prosperity OF
the present is but hint to the future
wealth that awaits your sheep growers.
While your ranges are wonderfully nu-
tritious and their worth is reflected in
larger sheep and heavier fleeces, / note
since coming to Helena, advantages OF
feeding wheat to sheep, one firm add
ing 20 per cent to the weight OF fieeces
and perhaps an equal per cent to the
mutton capacity of sheep marked for
slaughter within period of five
months. This indicates what the
Montana sheep might become if he
were fed in addition TO his forage.
Montana has a great future in all re-
spects, and her stock interests await
phenomenal development under inn
proved methods ana more and smaller
holdings"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21

my shoulders and looked into my face
as if he were sorry and said: My boy,
my bill is a very large one. Your
friends cannot pay it, noryour bounty
nor your farm nor all your comrades.
There is only one man in all the world
who can pay it, and his name is Will
lam Scott. II from this day William
Scott does his duty, so that if was
there when he comes to die he can look
me in the face as he does now, and can
say have kept my promise and have
done my duty as a soldier, then my
debt will be paid. Will you make that
promise and try to keep it?' / said |
would make the promise and with
Gods help | would keep it. He went
away out of my sight forever. know
| shall never see him again, but may
God forget me ii | ever forget his kind
words or my promise.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21
Little Flo's Letter.

A sweet little baby brother
Had come to live with Flo,
And she wanted it brought to the table
That it might eat and grow
'It must wait for awhile" said grandm
In answer to her plea,
For n little thing that hasn't teeth
Can't eat like you and me-"
"Why hasn't it got teeth, grandma"
Asked Flo, in great surprise;
"0h, my but isn't it funny?
No teeth-but nose and eyes?
/ guess" latter thinking gravely)
They must have been forgot.
Can't we buy him some, like grandpa?
I'd like to know why not"
That afternoon to the corner
With paper and pen and ink
Went Flo, saying: Don't talk to me;
II you do it'll stop my think!
I'm writing a letter, grandma,
To send away tonight;
And cause it's very 'portant
want to get it right"
At last the letter was finished,
wonderful thing to see
And directed to "God in Heaven"
Please read it over to me-"
Said little Flo to her grandma,
ITO see if it's right, you know"
And here is the letter written
TO God by little Flo:
Dear God-The baby ysu brought us
Is awful nice and sweet,
But cause you forgot his toofies
The poor little thing can't eat;
That's why I'm writing this letter
Apurpose To let you know.
Please come and finish the baby,
That's all. From LITTLE FLo."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21
OFFICIAL ROSTER.
state Directory.

I,nyeruor.............Jose X. Toole, Helena
Lieut.. Govsruor....JOhn l.. Richards, Butte
VI .mber oI congress, I. IL. Carter, Helena
Secretary y............... Louis Rotwitt, Helena
'rreasur rer ........ X. y. Hickman, Helena
Auditor............. L. i. kenney, Helena
Atty General -. II enri J. Haskell, Glendive
hiei Justice supreme CpuTt...........
Henry y. Blake, Helena
Associate Justices +. n. Harwood
supreme Court w. IL. Dewitt
lerk Sup. Court w. i. Kennedy, Helena
s Iperiut .uaent Public Instruction.
......Johu Cannon, Helena
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-05-21
wooL-sroRINc FACILITIES.

Warehouse the bank with View to the Storing
of Wool Wool Growers the Judith and Wolf Creek county Will ind
this haul their wool, whether
desiring sell ship.
Ranchmn and Others seeking will find the
supplies OF all
kinds at BED ROCK PRICES Also blacksmith shop Landing
prORDERS BY NAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
The Battle of Gettysburg.

This great historic battle. one of the
great battles of the world, will be fought
over again in the town Hall at Rising
Sun, January 9th, Capt. Jas. T. Long
in command Our young people did
not reach the field of Mars in time to
witness or take part in that great battle;
and large number of those old enough
didn't find 1t convenient to be there.
In order that all these and those who
were there on those memorable July
days in 1858, may witness this great
battle, Capt. Long will fight it over
again by lamp light on the evening of
the 9th and explain all the movements
which will be thrown on the wall by a
camera, in life size. All may safely
come and witness the famous battle,
ample provision having been made to
protect them from flying MIME balls
and bursting shells. Come and view
all "the pride and circumstance of
glorious war;" free from danger. IT
you still feel some trepidation in spite
of these assurances, Hanna will insure
your life for small consideration.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
sleighlng Mishaps.

While Samuel Fl. Miller was driving
to Eikton ON Saturday last. his horse
became frightened, and running away,
upset the sleigh and threw Mr.. Miller
and his daughter out. Mr.. Miller's
head was severely cut in the fall.
Howard Reynolds aud wife while
driving down Richards Hill above
New Bridge in the 9Th district, were
upset by the horse soaring at some
children's coasting sleds which ran into
the team. The horse turned suddenly
breaking the shafts, upsetting the
sleigh. Mrs. Reynolds received some
painful bruises.
Andy Akin of colora had run of
and upset near Korner Ketch; the sleigh
righted and the horse was stopped at
DR.. Crothers', without any serious
damage.
Mr.. hurry was driving into the Sun
to take his best girl out. when he had
an upset near Mr.. Brumfield's. The
horse and sleigh were arrested near
Buffingt0n's store. Mr.. &c. Hindman
was short distance behind and brought
Mr.. hurry into town where he found
the sleigh and horse all right and girl
waiting
There are other similar casualties but
we havn't received dispatches from all
of our reporters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Women in the Conference.

The vote taken in the M. E
Churches In Cecil county on the
question of admitting women to the
conference resulted in a small
majority in favor OF the women. The
following is the vote in each church
1t is noticeable that in the sections
which stand highest in intelligence.
refinement and all that goes to make
mp higher civilization, the vote for
the admission of women is largest.
Where the vote for whiskey and the
establishment of the saloon was
largest-notably Port and Elkton-
the vote against women is largest
also.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Supplement to the Baltimore
American.

A colored map of Maryland is the
most unique newspaper supplement
ever devised, while constituting a
most beautiful and useful piece OF
art, especially SO to every Mary
lander. This beautiful chart of the
State contains an epitomised history
of the common wealth 10 the follow
ing eloquent extract of a speech
delivered by General Felix Agnus,
in New York:
BEHOLD MARYLAND the health.
lest and happiest state in the Union;
state that combines the charm and
the kindness and the vigor of the
South with the push and constancy
and the capital of the North; state
of matchless water facilities, with an
increase in its commerce of $23, 00O,.
600 in ole year, and the largest
coastwise trade of any American
commonwealth; state with the
finest climate and the most abundant
resources; stare with an Industrial
growth that is adding to its wealth
fifty millions of investment every
ten years a state that from its soil,
its water, it's mines and its forests
can feed and clothe and house ten
millions of people state that has
as its metropolis a great city of a
half million people with an annual
business Of four hundred millions,
affording more opportunities for en-
terprising men than any place in the
Union"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
The Infant TIN Plate Industry

At last the infant tin plate indus
try has materialized and specimen
sheets manufactured byNorton Bros
Chicago. have been received in Balti
more.
There are two serious drawbacks
to the development of the tin plate
industry. They are-first that the
tin for coating the tin plate is i'm
ported from Wales because the
Dakota tin is inferior in quality and
second, the entire labor for the pro,
duction of the tin plate is also inn
ported from Wales.
May be these drawbacks will be
removed after while. We will all
learn year hence what can be done
in tin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
AN Indian Battle.

A battle occurred in the Bad Lands
between Big Foot's band of Indians
on the 29ta of Decnmber, aud a
detachment of U. S. Cavalry. The
cavalry had the Indians surrounded,
and they were being disarmed when
they commenced firing on the
soldiers. There we're $50 Indians
and about 500 cavalry. Captain
Wallace and several OF the soldiers
were killed. and the Iadians-we It
is reported that there wasn't one left
to tell the tale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens. thal
for years we have been selling DR.. King'l
New Discovery for consumption, DR.
KiDgs new life pills, Bucklen's arnics
salye and Electric Bittsrs, and have
never handled remedies that sell as we'll,
or that have given such universal salts
faction. We do not hesitate to guar
antee them every time, and we stand
ready to refund the purchase price. il
satisfactory results do not follow their
use. These remedies have their great
popularity purely on their merits. L,
4. Kirk druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Death of George P. Whitaker.

George p. Whitaker Esq, died at
bis residence at Principle Furnace
on Wednesday morning at 1870
o'clock. in the 87th year Of his age.
Mr.. Whitaker was born in Berks Co.
Pa, in 1903. He had been in bad
health for some time and his death
was not unexpected. His death &C
Cured on his birthday, and it is
rather singular coincidence that his
wife's death also occurred on her
birthday
He was a member of the Leyisla
ture in 1867. Mr.. Whitaker, by his
energy aad business judgment, ac-
CURED a large fortune in the course
of long and industrious life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02

Every member Of the Detective
Association should attend The annual
meeting to morrow at 10 o'clock.
Try plate of Heagy's new year
oysters.
Be sure to attend the Alliance
meeting next Tuesday afternoon at
Port Deposit.
Good Stable for rent on Cherry st.
2j3t G. 9. PYLE, Nail. Bank.
The Baltimore american is one of
the blanket class Of newspapers with
a Sunday edition containing volume
Of interesting, instructive miscellany
in addition to the current news OF
the day. The daily is especially
popular for its literary features.
| Rising Sun Detective Association
meets tomorrow at 10 o'clock in Dr.
Kinks Hall-Turkey dinner served in
town hall at IL NJ. sharp.
Fine Cabinet Photos. for only So
per doz. satisfaction guaranteed.
W.S NEWCOMER, Photographer.
| 26d2t. Rising Sun, Md.
Tropical fruits and confectionery at
lowest cash rates after the holidays at
Heagy's.
|
Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia, and too
hearty eating. is relieved at once by taking
one of Carriers Little Liver Pills imme-
diately after dinner. Don't forget this.
We call attention to the prospec-
ltus of the Philadelphia Press publish
ed in this issue of the MIDLAND
JOURNAL. The Press is one of the
Stalwart Administration papers and
one of the ablest of the corps. Large
numbers of the Press are sold daily
by the news boy in town.
Every farmer should go to the
Alliance meeting next Tuesday after
moon at Port Deposit.
Whooping cough, Group sore throat
sudden colds, and lung troubles pecu-
liar to children, are easily controlled
by promptly administering Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. This remedy is safe
to take. certain In its action. and adapt
ed to all constitutions.
NoTICEl For Rent.-One small house
and one small store room.
2j3t II. II. HAINEs.
Don't forget the great annual
turkey dinner of the Rising Sun
Detective Association will be served
in the town hall to morrow at -
O'Clock, M.
The american Agrsculturist for
January is a star number. In
adj !tion to its place as the first
Agricultural Monthly in the world,
the proprietors have added new
feature to its universal value and
attractiveness in the symposium
department, the first of which appears
in the January No. This is feature
which the farmer movement of the
times suggested. and the wide awake
pr"prietors of the american Agricul-
fturast we're quick TO seize and thus
add a new and valuable feature to
its wonderful capacity for usefulness
to the whole public, both urban and
rural.
Heagy the oysterman presents the
compliments of the season. and rises to
say that lie has just received fresh lot
of his celebrated bivalves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Nutritive Properties of Cream.

The fact is not so well known as it de-
serves to be that cream constitutes an
admirable nutriment for invalids. 1t is
superior to butter, containing more vol
atile oils. Persons predisposed to con-
sumption, aged persons, or those inclined
to cold extremities and feeble digestion,
are especially benefited by a liberal use
Of sweet cream. It is far better than
cod liver oil, and, besides being excellent
for medicinal properties, it is highly
nutritious food. New York Telegram.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Information Wanted.

Clarence W. Bowen. Secretary, 25l
Broadway, New York desires infor-
nation regarding George Gale a
member from Maryland of the first
Congress under the Constitution, to
use in the memorial volume on the
Centennial ofWashington's Inaugural
ton. The dates of Gales birth and
death, facts in his public career and
an authentic portrait, are specially
desired.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
rae petectlve Assoclation.

The annual meeting of the members
of Rising Sun Detective Association
will meet tomorrow at 10 O'Clock
for the election of officers and after
the meeting the ladies will serve q
grand turkey dinner in the town hall.
Let every member be on hand and
bring with him friend The ladies
also extend a cordial invitation to
members to bring their wives and
daughters, and their cousins and
their aunts, and treat them to a grand
New Year dinner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Baltimore Buslness College.

Open all the year. A live school
for the training of live business men.
Persons of both sexes taught to earn
a living and carefully prepared for
honorable positions. Thorough in
struction in Bookkeeping, Banking,
Commercial Law. Penmanship, Cor
respondence, Arithmetic. etc.; Sten.
ograpy, TypewritiDg. etc Business
men supplied with competent assis
tants on short notice. No charge
for situations furnished. Terms
reasonable. Time short For in
formation address Eaton & Burnett
s. K Corner Of Baltimore & Charles
Sts., Baltimore. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Rising SUN Enterprise.

The we'll Known and popular druggist
q. G Sill has taken the agency for DIR.
Lees liver regulator, which he recon-
mends for the quick cure of dyspepsia
biliousness, liver complaint aud all
blood troubles. Trial bottles free.
1t is well known fact that pan-tina
cough and consumption cure has cured
consumption and chronic coughs and
colds when all else failed Price rs
and so cents. Trial bottles free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Antinuitv of Pens.

The diamond pointed pen, although
usually classed among modern inven-
tons seems to have been known as far
back as the very dawn of history. The
prophet Jeremiah uses the expression,
written with a pen of iron with the
point of diamond" (See Jer. xviii, ~
st. Louis Republic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Card of Thanks.

The Rising Sun Cornet Band desires
to express their sincere thanks to the
ladies of this. community for their much
appreciated assistance during the drama
and fair held last week; and wish each
and every one q Happy New Year.
RISING SUN CORNET BAND.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02

In Scotland it was formerly particu-
larly ominous to meet funeral while
on the way to be joined in wedlock.
The bride or groom was certain to die
soon, as the sex of the person being
taken to the graveyard was male or
female.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
A Preacher in Luck.

The congregation at Hopewell pre-.
sented their pastor, Rev. Geo. P.
Jones, with fine overcoat for a
Christmas present.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-01-02
Notice Of Closing.

The undersigned will close their
stores on and after Monday, Jany. 9Th
1891, at 8 p. N. sharp; on saturdays at
9 O'Clock.
e. r. BURLINGTON,
ia BRITTINGHAM,
B. P. NICHOLS & BRO.