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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-04
CLAPPIkG THE HA NOS.
4 Mode of SsIutatjon Among Savage
African Tribes.


African Tribes.
Among the Uvinza, when two
'grandees' meet, the junior leans for
ward, bends his knees and places the
palms of his hands on the ground on
each side of his feet, while the senior
claps his own hands six or seven times.
They then change round, and the
Junior slaps himself first under the left
arlupit and then under the right But
when a swell meets an inferior the
superior only clapS hands, and does not
fully return the salutatiOn by follow
ing the motions Of the one who first sa-
lutas. On two cOmmOners meeting
they pat trcir stOmachS, then clap
hands Al each other. and finally shake
Il. G., talle) hands. These greetings
are observed to an unlimited extent,
and the sound of patting and clapping
is almost unceasing.' Serpa Pinto
found this ceremonial clapping in vio-
lent exercise among the Ambuellas
Paul du GhailIu reports the salute of the
iahoGos to be cIapping the hands to-
gcther and stretching them out
alternately several times. Among the
Walunga in the morning on every side
a continuous clapping of hands goes on
with the accompaniment of "kWl-tata,
llwi-tata?" which is their mode of say
ing: How I've do?" If chief passes
they drop on their knees, bow their heads
to the ground, clap vigorously and hum
bly, mutter: ''Kwi-tata, Kwi-tata?" The
clapping distinguishes the ceremony
from that of mere prostration.-Col.
Garricl Mallory, in Popular Science
Non+11.-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-04
THE WORLDS JUDGMENT.
One Instance in Which 1t Was Sadly Al
Fault.

One Instance in Which 1t Was Sadly at
Fault.
The sweet. mOtherly face of Mrs. b.,
who always wore decorous black, APP
reared on the promenade lately IN a
Rubens hat-black, to be sure-but,
oh
"Twentv years too young for her"
calculated one friend behind her back.
TO her face she said:
You dear thing. How becoming
that hat is to you. Never wear bon
net again?'
Did YOU see Mrs. b. at church to-
dav?" asked another lady of her hus-
band.
Yes, she never misses morning
service" he replied.
And did you notice her hat?"
"Wly, no. | suppose it was the same
one she always wears"
1t was Il round hat" announced the
LADY, in much the same tone she might
have used if the hcadgear in question
had been a washtub.
THAT woman will wear a crown
some day" answered her husband. Il
do not know her equal IN good works. "
Il am talking about earthly millinery
now, answered. his wife, as she picked
up the discussion again.
Meanwhile Mrs. b. had returned
home and taken off the offending hat,
which she handed to her daughter.
"Thank you, Ruby" she said 81
suppose my bonnet has come back"
YES. dear" answered her daughter;
and Mrs. -- was 50 grateful because
YOU lent it to her. She said she could
not afford to buy mourning for hol
boy"
1T was a small favor to do for one il
trouble" answered the mother, gently
And the wagging tongues never
reached hcr-Detroit Free Press,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-04
CANSU MPTION CURED.

An ol1 physician, retired from ,pract
ice. having had placed in his hands by
all East Irda missionary the tormu "a
of p similar vegetable remedy tor the
speedy and permanent cure OF conSnmpt,
ION, Bronchitis. Catarrh, Asthma anc
all throat and Lung A tfetons, also pos
tive and radical cure for Nervous De
bility and all Nervous Complaints.
after having tasted its wonderful curatiVt
powers III thousands of cases, has ielt II
his duty to make 1t known to his sui
fe1ing fellows. Acuated by this motivt
and ? desire to relieve human suffering
| will send free of charge, to all wh'
desire it. this recipe, in German, trenc'
or English, with full directions. TO-
preparing and using, Sent by mail bN
addressing with stamp, naming NJ, TIM
.aner ". A, MOVES; $40 Ps'7ers' S10cs
a>eAastorN, T. 5bl-lJ
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-04
lucky for the Mice.

\ traveller mentions that, in crossing
a plain in Africa, far distant from any
stream q water, where no cool shade
refreshed him, and as far as the eye
could reach, nothing could DC seen but
heaps Of sand, he met with many creep
ing plants OF luxurious vegetation.
They were covered with large berries,
each berry containing nearly as much
as three tt"spoonfuls OF water. On in
speeding them more closely, he was as
tonished and delighted to observe a
number of mice, the only inhabitants
of that inhospitable spot, busily en-
ployed in nibbling off the berries and
carrying them to their homes, as sea
men would carry casks of water to
ships.-DctrOit Free Press
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-04
EXECUTORS MOTT CE.

The subscriber, bsving duly quali>
led as Executor of the will Of
MARTHA Speir. deceased, before the
Clerk of the Superior court Of Hall
ak County, all persons holding
Slams against her estate are hereby
Notified to present them to me duly
verified. by the 10th day Of April,
1892, or this notice will be pleaded
10 bar of recovery. Persons lndebt-
ID to the estate are requested to
make Immediate payment and save
costs
This the 23rd day of April, 1891.
scot. j. B. Speir, Executor
Old nspsrs for sale at this Offices.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

1t looks now AS if the Democratic
party would mex year refuse to break
its previous record for sailing under
false colors by nominating Cleveland
on a free coinage platform. Thus the
advocates of free coinage could be
urged to support the ticket because of
the platform, and the opponents of
free coinage to support the platform
because of the w~ell-known views of the
head of the ticket. In the extreme
West and South the party will pose as
the advocate of free coinage, pointing
with pride" to the platform, while in
the Eastern and Middle states the vot-
ers will be told that the platform means
nothing, and that free coinage will be
impossible with Cleveland in the presi-
Dental chair. If these tactics are
adopted it will be but a continuation
of the old Democratic policy of advo-
eating one thing in one section Of the
country, and another, or half a dozen
others, in as many sections. The ma
tional Democratic party has no con-
victions which it isn't ready at all times
to barter for a prospect of electoral
VOTES.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06
MONTANA NEWS.

The Northern Pacific depot at Livings-
ton was struck by lightning on Wednesday
of last week. Several persons were slightly
injured.
Two Crow Indians were killed by the cars
while walking on the railroad track near
Billings one day last week. They were un-
der the influence OF liquor.
There are sixteen cars Of steel rails at
the depot. They were shipped from the
east and are designed for laying the track
ON the Barker and Neihart extenaions.-
Great Falls Leader.
John Butler, a gambler who formerly re-
sided at Bozemen, and who Was tried there
for killing II man named Davis and acquitted,
was shot and killed at Demersville, on July
9th, by a half-b breed named Charles Whit
ing. The shooting was the result of =
quarrel over money, the two being inter
ested together in n faro game.
w. f. Denny. president of the Butte
the same organization, and Eugene Kelly, a
member, were arrested last week on the
charge OF assassinating W. j. Penrose, edi.
tor of the Mining Journal, at midnight,
June 9th. Denny and Kelly were arrested
as they stepped from the cage OF the mine,
in which both have been working since the
tragedy. Hickey, who upon several occa.
sions was most severely censured by Pen
rose through the Mining Journal, was ap
pretended in Boise City. 1t has been
known to a few in Butte that PinkertoI
detectives were at work on the case; but a.
usual the work wasdone quietly and effectu
ally. A preliminary examination will b,
held this week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06
VOLUME NINE.

With this issue the ARGUS enters
upon its ninth volume, the first mum
Der making its appearance in Maiden,
on August 9TH, 1888, under the name
OF the MINERAL ARGUS, with Fell &
Vrooman editors and proprietors. At
that time Maiden was the leading town
OF what is now Fergus county, then a
part of Meagher, while Lewistown was
even without a postoffice. Maiden
was a typical mining camp, and her
people, courageous, magnanimous, and
flushed with the prospect of rapid de-
velopment of the mines and CORES
ponding growth oil the town, gave the
heterogeneous support. But reverses,
which are common to mining camps,
unfortunately visited Maiden, and
with the organization OF the new county
and the location OF the county seat
at Lewistown, in order to remain IN the
county AT all the publishers OF the
ARGU found it necessary to make a
change OF base, and moved here in
August, 1856. The change in proprie-
torship is OF recent date and made I'M
der circumstances familiar to our
readers.
1t is our aim to keep the ARGUS Sc
cure IN the proud position it has at
tanned among the weekly papers OF
Montana. We shall endeavor, as ever,
to present and represent the best in
terests oil the industries and people OF
this county. Having its birth with
the settlement and organization ofthe
county and with it's industries, the
ARGUS will take a special pride in pro-
noting every scheme that will tend TO
the welfare OF our people.
We are not unmindful OF the TACT
that We are receiving support from
those who differ with us politically,
and while We shall vigorously advo-
cate the principles OF the Republican
party, We shall never resort to per,
sonal abuse OF those who may hold
opposite opinions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

A most interesting census bulletin is
one which shows that the United States
has only 97,265 paupers, one to each
643 inhabitants, while Great Britain,
the home of free trade, has 800, l55
paupers, or n to every 50 inhabit-
ants. This furnishes a striking object
lesson of the effects of free trade and of
protection, as national policies. 1t
would he still more striking on the side
of protection if the fact were shown, rs
it undoubtedly exists, that a very q n
siderable percentage Of the paupers
came from European countries previ-
Gus to the incoming of the present ad-
ministration, which has by its vigilance
and the aid of a Republican congress,
which amended our immigration laws,
reduced the landing of pauper immi-
grants upon our shores to a minimum.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

The Choteau Montanian is about the
only paper in the state hat has made
a kick against the estray law. While
the law may not be perfect, on the
whole it is proving a great benefit. In
this county it has worked admirably
so far. No less than a dozen men have
recovered their horses after having
given up all hopes of finding them.
Horses have been recovered in singles
and spans, if not punches. OF course
a good deal rests with the agent in
faithfully and honestly carrying out
the provisions of the law, which we
know the agent in this county has tried
to do. An agent should be familiar
with all brands, so as to not inconven-
fence stockmen. The kick in some in
stances may be through purely dis
honest and selfish motives from parties
who have held horses to which they
were not entitled. Such protests should
have no weight. the law is a good
one, ey en if it a be improved.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06
A census bulletin issued recently in

A census bulletin issued recently in
relation to the production of copper in
the United States shows the output for
1889 to be 226, O55, 952 pounds, or 49,
OBS short tons. The total expenditures
involved in this production were $12.-
O62,1sO; the total capital invested, $62,-
623,22ss and it employed 1921 men.
The five leading states in the produc-
ton of copper are Montana 9S.222, "A
pounds, Michigan s6,455,6s5. Arizona
3l,5SG, 1s5, New Mexico 1855, 1877, Colo
RADIO 170.053. The bulletin says that
since the tenth census report Montana
and Arizona have made wonderful
progress in the mining and production
of copper. and today Montana leads all
other states in this production, its
product exceeding that of Michigan,
which has heretofore been the leading
producer, by II, 766, 769 pounds.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06
ABOUT WOOL.

We call the attention of wool grow
ers and others to the article on first
page taken from the American Econo-
mist, on American wool Inc the benz
fits derived from the Mckinley bill.
1t is a clear and we believe correct
great surplus OF the worlds product
what would be the condition OF the
American market if our growers were
compelled to enter into competition
on even terms II American woods
sell for l2 cents a pound more in our
seahoard cities than they would in the
London market how would free wool
advance the price to our growers? 1t
is evident that hut for the passage OF
the Mckinley bill prices would have
ruled much lower than they do to-day,
sustaining the view that we have held,
that it was not the advance in prices
so much to be considered as it was the
certainty of a decline that would ruin
the business were it not for the pro-
lection given in the Mckinley bill. 1t
has caused q decrease in the importa-
lions of manufactures of wool and
stimulated manufacturing in the
United States, creating a consumption
| of 5000, 600 pounds per month. The
following extract showing the rate OF
| decline of foreign and domestic woods
is significant:
The United States Consul, Griffin, at
| Sydney, Australia, reports that the
| wool growers of that continent re-
| ceived nearly 25 per cent. less for their
| clip now being marketed in London
| than they obtained for the previous
| years clip. The American wool
grower in Northern Ohio is receiving
80 cents per pound for the washed
fleece clipped from Shropshire sheep,
as against 80 cents last year, a decline
OF only ten per cent. The same sheep
in Canada are producing exactly the
same wool, which is selling at only Is
cents, as against 80 cents in Ohio.
The passage of the Mckinley bill,
coming OPPORTUNITY as it did Just
before a decline in wool all over the
world, saved the American grower
from disaster.
Do you imagine the intelligent WOO
growers OF Ohio are grieving over the
slight decline in prices, and that they
are waiting to cast their votes against
Mckinley? If they are receiving nearly
twice the figure for the same grade o.
wool that the Canadian grower is
realizing will they join the Democratic
procession in Ohio and vote for Camp
bell, as has been claimed? We think
not.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

w. J. Elliott, who shot and killed
another newspaper man named Os-
borne at Columbus, Ohio, last winter,
was convicted of murder in the second
degree, which in Ohio means imprison-
ment for life. Were it not for the fact
that an innocent man, a ~bystander, lost
his life in the melee, the killing would
have been a trivial matter. Both FL
lott and Osborne were a disgrace to
journalism, as both edited Matchmaking
sheets of the lowest type. In this con-
nection the Inter Ocean truthfully
says: "The man who writes a sensa-
tional article only to brighten people
whose names he with ques-
tionable transactions into paying him
for its suppression is the worst of black.
mailers, and whenever society submits
10 dictation from such cowardly assas'
sins of character it will be preyed upon
by them"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

As We volume nine this
week We have sent out statements to
all our delinquent subscribers, and we
ask that every one in arrears give the
matter prompt attention. Subscrip-
tions for the ARGUS, as with all other
papers, are due in advance, but there
are accommodating on our books the
names OF a great many who are from
one to five years in arrears. 1t has
never been the policy OF the ARGUS to
use it's columns to urge delinquents to
settle, or 20 take legal measures to
collect such Indebtedness, but when "A
number get from two to five years be-
hind, and pay no attention to state
ments sent them, it is time that a pub
Usher resorts to some measure to
enforce collections.
Times have been very hard with u
ranchmen for the past two years
owing to drouth, and the ARGUS has
carried a great many willingly, but as
there are now prospects of better
llIltS we VIII looh loI IiltHl W dDllt-
ciate the favor by settling as early as
possible. Everything that enters into
the work OF getting out "A paper is paid
for spot cash, yet there are many who
will stand off the printer year after
year without making the slightest ef-
tort to liquidate. They probably
think it costs nothing to run a ews
paper, and that paper and material
are shipped in here from the east free OF
charge. A delinquent subscription list
is the curse OF all country papers, and
IT is our aim to establish a paid-up
system, beginning with our new vol
ume. 1t is better for the publisher,
and infinitely better for the subscriber
if he intends to he honest and pay his
debts.
We have a great many subscribers
who may be in arrears to whom this
article does not apply. All they re-
quire is that notice he given them
when their time expires, and they re-
nit Immediately or do so on their
first visit to the county seat. They
are not delinquents IN the correct
sense. Every publisher has respect
for the man who comes to the office,
settles his bill and stops the paper,
because he cannot afford to take one
but the public may not be aware that
there are scores OF men who will take
a paper from one to five years, and
refuse to settle. Many OF such art
stricken from the list by the publisher
out OF disgust and desperation. w
intend to devote several months tc
securing a paid-up list, eve if We ar
compelled to use extreme measures IL
some instances to enforce payment
Pu blishers have rights as well as othe
people.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

The Democratic press is showing
great solicitude about the Worlds
Fair. 1t is afraid foreign countries
will not participate owing to the Nc
Kinley bill. 1t will never overlook the
interests OF its foreign allies. If En-
glish OIL French manufacturers decline
to exhibit their products they can stay
ut home. America can get up a pretty
good exhibit without foreign assistance.
But there is no danger of a general
movement across the water to ignore
our fair.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

Ben Abou" in New York Press:
Senator Sheard is a manufacturer of
knit goods. 1 asked him about the
prevailing prices of those goods as af-
fected by the Mckinley bill. Said he:
1.-The Mckinley bill raised the duty on
some grades of knit goods. In spite of
that increase, owing to intense compe-
tition, knit goods have never sold so
low in this country as they are selling
to. day. The very lines on which the
duty was increased are selling lower
than before the bill went into effect"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06
The Butte Miner saws:

The Butte Miner says: "Grover
Cleveland may have been wrong on
the silver question, but on every other
issue before the people he is in the
right, and not only has opinions but
the ability TO express them in
forceful English" The Miner is one
of the principal organs of Montana
Democracy, and it asserts that Grover
Cleveland is right on all questions but
silver. As the stuffed prophet" favors
free wool, the wool growers Of Mon
tana will hardly endorse the statement
of the Miner. The attempt to apollo
gize for Cleveland's views on silver is
pitiable. The editors of the Democratic
press have stomachs made of boiler
iron, and are preparing to take their
crow without ever being parboiled.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

John sherman is author of the fol-
definition of reciprocity: "Spe-
cial arrangements by which we Fan get
III free which we do not pro-
ourselves by reciprocity with
other nations on something which they
no produce" Bourbon editors
should repeat this over several times a
Il day until they learn the difference
between reciprocity and free trade.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

Tom Reed will arrive home from
Europe this week loaded to the muzzle
with sound protection argument, and
after he has rested up a little will go to
Ohio to assist Major Mckinley in his
canvass, in return for the valiant SER
vice rendered by the major during the
campaign in Maine last fall.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

Matthew 5. Quay has resigned the
and w. w. Dudley the
treasurership of the Republican ma
tional committee. J. S. GARRISON, of
Iowa, succeeds Quay. Resolutions
passed highly complimentary to
the integrity and ability of the retiring
officers. A good choice was made in
the selection Of Clarkaon to succeed
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

n Democratic press were very
much elated over the rumor that
Cleveland was going to Ohio to help
out Campbell. They ever had joint de-
bates arranged between Cleveland and
sherman. Think of Grover Cleveland
debating with John Sherman. The
STUFFED prophet couldn't have Dan
Lamont behind him with fan encyclo,
pedia to prompt him, and SO he is not
going to Ohio.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

Gov. Campbell is quoted as saying:
81 believe it would have been better to
have restricted the free coinage to ma,
tive silver" Does the governor not
know that the present silver law is
practically the same thing as a law fol
the coinage of all American silver, as
the secretary of the treasury is com.
PEELED to purchase an amount of silver
bullion monthly which is equal to the
emit re American production?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

1t is now stated that Mr.. Cleveland
has no intention of going to Ohio to
make speeches this fall. Grover is
afraid some n would ask him to har-
monte his views on silver with those
OF the Democratic platform. Grover
is shrewd enough to lie low when he
sees a cyclone coming.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06
AUCTION.

To be solo at public auction, at Mort
corral, Philbrook, on Saturday, Aug
s, al 1 O'Clock, p. m:
6 head work horses.
5 mares with sucking colts.
1 saddle horse.
3 yearling colts.
3two-year-olds.
l 81 Balm wagon (nearly new.)
4 sets double harness.
NJ. L. WooDMAN.
E. BRAssEY. A~uctioneer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

The lawyers have begun their chin
music in the Davis will case. w. w.
Dixon opened for the proponents, and
was followed by Col. Ingersoll, who
opened for the contestants in a two
hours speech.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

Jerry Simpson complains that Jay
Gould only charges So to carry a hog
from Chicago to New York, while he
charges him SIC. But Jerry should re-
member that a jacksss occupies more
room than q hog.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06

For diarrhea or summer complaint in
any form there is nothing better than
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and Diar-
rh9a Remedy. Mrs. Nancy Berry, oi
Adams, Lawrence Co., Kentucky, says one
dose of it cured her of an attack of diar-
rhea. Two or three doses will cure any
ordinary case. When reduced with water
it is pleasant to take. % and 80 cent bot,
ties for sale by w. w. Dewitt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-06
NOTICE TO

+. G.. Schneider, our merchant tailor
has closed his establishment for the bal
ance OF the month and has gone to hi,
ranch ON upper Beaver creek with his fam
lily. He will return about the first o
August and will open up with a fine line q
samples of fall and winter goods. Resery,
your orders until he returns.
,July ..