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Ike Cotton Crop.

WAsu!Ncrox, June l6.-1he report ci
thc statisticiGn OF the Department; o; Az
ccGlIu1e fer June makes the acreage in
cotton 81 per cent. OF the area of 1880.
and The average condition ST.. The re-
ducti0n of the area is ttriautcd in some
districts to concerted contraction on ac-
count OF. low prices, but il is evident that
ii is mainly duc 20 unfavorabc conditions
for planting and gclmjnation The rec
o:d OF planting in Tie May report is quite
accurately 4 history OF The crop to Tie
present time Planting delayed by early
rains, trough; in the latter half Of April
followed by continued drought in May,
termination arrested, repiantlnS active,
defective stands corrected, arc the fea-
turcs of the record frequently and almost
universally reported. These conditions
were less general and.controlling in Texas
than in amy other STATE.
The areas, as compared with those Of
last year, are given as follows: Virginia,
90; North Carolina. ~ South Carolina,
g6; Mississippi. 50: Louisiana, SO: Texas,
I95: Arkansas, 9G: Tennessee, 50.
Tie general condition is the Lowest for
June since 1871. although ii is only Il
fraction lover Than. that Of 1883 and $50,
the lat;era year of good Weld through
favorable later conditions. The State
average Of condition are: Virginia, IS;
North Carolina. -; South Carolina, SO;
Georgia, 50: Florida, 80; Alabama, So;
Mississippi, IS; Louisiana, IS: Texas, 81;
Arkansas. 50; Tennessee. Is
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19

= H2aniifuI voung Lady Commits Sui
eide Gat;:cr chan Face Father :,";!
Mother Aftc: She has been
Betrayed

ATLANTA, June l1.-Ncar Hcpzibah OH
'hc Augusta, Gibson G. SandcrsviiIc tram
to-day, Hiss Anna Duee, died suddenly
under circumstances clearly indicating
arsenical poison and that she committed
suicide.
Miss Bugg is daughter of a prominent
farmer living several miles from Horzi-
bah Sac has been attending High
School n the latter place. and was TO
have graduated this week with irs; ifon-
ors. \ few DAYS ago 4 rumor, rejecting
on .hc character OF the "0ung LADY,
reached the car OF tie principal Of the
school. This was in plain language that
she WAS about to become Il mother. Tic
rumor implicated in her ruin, her cousin,
c. L. Rhodes.
Prof. Jackson called the girl to him
and told her TO go direct to her home and
tell her parents her story instead she
went to Augusta 10 visit friends. 1t is
understood That Rhodes had promised 10
meet her and marry her. This he failed
10 DO
To-day she left Augusta, ost.nsibyl for
her hone rs the train slowed up at 4
little station near hex fathers she told
the conductor to 90 on giving some cx-
cuse for her desire TO go on ~ Gibson. y
few moments later she was seized with
commissions and died on he car III great
agcnv. Her death was undoubtedly ;lUe
10 arsenic. Just wicn she tool, i! no
body knows
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19

be q widow ard fivc orphans At thisS
Jackson seemed 10 become conscious tlas
the place for the COMMANDED Of corps
was not at q battery, and giving command
to move the guns rode TO the rear. d srct-
rogradc movement that General T'aliafcr.
ro remarked he felt compelled TO paytici.
pate in.s He was firmly coHyipced That it
was Iackson's solieitude for his wife end
five children that saved i,o, h their HYcs.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19
THE GEORGIA CENTRAL GoDBLE.
TrouDic in Savannah Over tho hbsorptio,
By tic Eichmond and DanviIir.

The people Of Savannah Ca. says the
New York World, nave almost risen up in
opcu rebellion agains: the Richmond aud
Danyiic system, growing out of the alb
sOrpton cI the Central railroad Of Geor-
@ia, which means, it is believed, a rcmov-
al OF The general Offices from that city.
The action of the Richmond and Dam
Vile in giving lis officers Jurisdiction over
thc Central affairs and RELOCATING the
officers Of that line TO subordinate posi-
tons under the consolidation, has caused
almost as lnucil excitement in Savannah
ard die eastern part Of the State as was
occasioned when Fort Sumter was fired
upon. Jay Could, john II. Imam, Gen
cral Thomas and Senator Bricc would
hardly receive the cordial welcome cx-
tended hem last February were they to
appear there now. From the state of cx-
citement pfeysling there it is reasonable
to believe they would lie stoned. These
maguatcs are held responsible for the
change General +. +. Alexander, prcsi
dent OF the Central. who is to he de-
throrcd, is being severely criticised, the
citizens alleging that lie could have pre-
vented TIE sac ana consolidation had he
tried 1t is believed that the general Of
fees o.; thc Richmond and Danviilc,
which are now located ut Washington, D.
c.. and Richmond Va, will be removed to
Atlanta. Cecil Cabbctt, late general
manager Of the Central, who was tender
ed HE general sapcrntcn!cncy under the
new order, has declined 20 stay with the
road at all.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19
KENTUCKY MURDERER CAUGHT.
Jack Asher WAC Esiiied His nephew.
Captured scar pi':c:iii2.

PlySv:Lir. June l1-Dcnuiy Sheriff
Thompson. Remnant and Portion, o: 'hia
county. made 81 Important capture o-d"T
and landed in Jail here TIE notorious Jack
Asher, who murdered Ii; nephew, Hal
Asher, over on Rod Bird. tnirty mi!es
from here, in Clag county, about ? month
ago. After committing the murder, which
was . coId-boodcd deed. Asher made his
escape and has since been at large. He
spent the night Wednesday within a
couple Of miles Of Pincxllc and the Off
GERS struck his trail today aid fna:iy
found him about nine miles W Straight
creek. The desperate had fortified him
self in barn, and Che officers were COM
PEELED TO fire the place before he could lie
induced to surrender. lie is bad nan
and has been connected with Il number ct
fights in this vicinity before
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19
Unsafe.

One Of The women's clubs iii New York advocates
tia crectio Of bachelor apartments for young wo-
men. This won't do. Young women should avoid
bachelor apartments They are not safe
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19
10 y; Indiana, 80; Illinois, 9s; Missouri 90
Kansas. 95; California a. ~

INC nrst monthly statement of aver
0SeS OF spring wheat makes Wisconsin
minnesota. SO: Iowa, 95: Nol}ra SIX
~; 'nc pakctas, 96. Early sown wheat
was injured by frost in Wisconsin and
Minnesota. termination was arrested Inv
drought in the same region. In South
Dakota drought has retarded growtl
Conditions have been more fayorablc
generally IN North Dakota Recent rains
~ Nebraska and Iowa have greatly bcnc-
h'cd wheat anu encouraged the growers.
Brought in May has greatly injured
OATS on the entire Atlantic coast. Winter
oats /" the Southern States are far bct-
Ter Than the spring crop. whic! has been
partially destroyed by drought and in
sects Not only was the acreage reduced
IN the OHIO Valley, nut condition is lew
IN consequence OF dry weather. In Min
nesota the injuries OF drought were sun
ricmenied ~ those Of cut worms. Con-
d'.lon j. highest on the northern Atlantic
coast and ON the Pacific, where areas are
very limited
The increase in the acreage OF barley is
general In almost every section where it
IS grown. and especially marked in the
states OF the Ohio Valley, in Wisconsin.
and California. Condition is uniformly
high except IN portions OF the Northwest.
where i; has been lowered by drought
and cool Weather
t:NCaCo, June I'.-Thc Farmers re
View reports The condition CT winter,
wheat for the week a. average or above in
I'll the winter wheat States except Wis
consin, where only two counties report an
average. Corn is doing well and prom
ises an average crop iii all The winter
wheat States except kentucky and Mich
gan. where it is not doing so well as in
the States 10 Tie north. Oats are in bad
shape IN Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Ken
lucky. IN the. other wheat States thcy
arc reported good TO average Sprin
shea; is reported as thriving in all States
except Kansas, where it is fair. Fruit in
northern sections Of Wisconsin, Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan has been
damaged by frost. In other sections ii is
il fair to fine condition.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19
nhrYou are Cruel.

tBel.efontainc tolo) Examiner.l
Foraker did nominate Mckinley ia the approach
iuu Republican State Convention. sly. and sneak
ing way Of rubbing ii in as it were' on Senator
sherman.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19
rolD or SIR coEDoN-cuMM1Nc.
swind!cd TronSi, knowledge of His We'll
known love OF Gaming.
iEtrem Inc Chic,gn Herald.


Lord Bonnet, who is Mt the RclcIcn
relates mn experience fiat Sir Gordon.
Cumming had not long ago. Lord Zen.
] nett aud Sir Gordon were in tho cafe en-
ioying bottle Of wine. Al The next
table sat well-drcsscd young man. APP
parcntly deeply Interested in hook
Presently he closed the book, paid hi;
bill and started out Of the room When
passing Sir Gordon he kicked his foot
quite hard.
Sir" exclaimed the young English
man.
You wouldn't have done that had you
been sober. CURLY replied the stranger
Wv bat do you mean z"
You attempted to trip me UP
lis lie -
That is an insult, and ! shall chal-
!cngc YOU. Here is my card, and lie pre-
scented a card upon which was printed:
Paron Won AmberS Belgium
Sir Gordon Immediately handed the
man his card, and The fellow walked
away. The whole affair happened in y
moment, said Lord Bennett last evening.
land it was quite exciting. We soon
left tAc cafe for home, and was to meet
my fricnd tlc next day and arrange mat
tors Tor tic affair. When Sir Gordon
looked over Ills cashiers books lc next
noon he loundean item Of %2.o0o given for
especial use.
ss'W-i,a.'s iHis :? asked Sir Gordon
"'l hat amoaEt is what ycn sent for
last night
s. Willie playing cards.
- But didn't play cards last night 7
exclaimed the excited man.
- on certainly did, sir for Baron Won
Anlhcrg came here for 600, and left his
card IS well as your order written OH one
OF your cards
"1hen The cashier showed this card:
''' - - &c 49, - 49,
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19
S;r William will Write II Book.

Sir William Gordon Cumming has dcc-
dcd. saws i letter from an acquaintance OF
tbe Baronct in London TO 4 gentleman IN
New York, to relate at length his own
version of the Tranby Croft baccarat
scandal in Il small volume, which he pur-
noses TO bring oal at Il very carly date
in his book he viii deal particularly with
what he has termed the iascal!ty' OF
Lycclt Green: the manner in which the
Prince ol Wales keeps secrets; bis candid
oujn;on OF Tie hostess Of l'ranhy Croft
Tie true and only reason why he was cali
cd rpon to sign THAT document;' how
the Prince OF Wales plays the role OF
banker: why he carries his own baccara'
apparatus about with him; The nonsense
fiat occurred among The party on both
nights of the play; and last, but not least
Ladv Brooke's reason for breaking heI
nromisc to the Prince of Wales that she
would not utter u single word about the
affair to a living being,
Sir William is alleged to have given
Tho information to only one or two OF ms
most intimate friends, and is anxious tha'
thc world should know nothing about his
proposed book until it finally appears.
It is thought that Sir Edward Clsrke
tho Soljcitor-General, who defended ST.
William Gordon Cumming, will write INC
Introductory part Of the volume.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19

Would YOU believe it, concluded Lord
Bennett, that the challenge was only Il
clever dodge to get one Of Cummings
cards, and the scheme worked bcauti-
fully
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19

Pay Baron von Alw,rrg i3D pounds.
SIR CoEpoy- CrMMlXC
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-19

Throughout the country Yesterday there
were references to the baccarat scandal,
all Of which were more or less pointed,
and referred to the part which had been
taken by the Prince OF Wales in the mat
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22

Gov. Toole received a draft from the
United States treasury department yester-
day for SIS, 1o7. 81, which is five per cent
Of the sales of government land within the
state from November =, 1883, to June 30,
1891. Under the terms of the admission
act which brought Montana into the union
congress provided that five per cent OF the
proceeds of the sale of lands. lying within
this state which are sold by the United
Slater subsequent to its admission into
the union, after deducting all expenses of
sale, is to be paid to the state. The
money was turned over to the state treas
urer.-Herald.
James Carlisle, to whom the contract for
building the new Great Northern machine
shops was awarded. arrived in the city
from Minneapolis. yesterday. When seen
by a Tribune representative yesterday he
said hat the preliminary engineering work
had been finished, and that he expected to
begin ex~cavating today. One hundred
men will be at once put on the works,
which according to contract are to be com
pleted within six weeks. Regarding their
size Mr.. Carlisle said that they had a floor
ing space of $4,000 feet. and that a thirty
stall ~roundhouse meant n pretty good sized
building.-Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
The Ten Year Old Son of Dan Lutz. of Ubet,
Run Over and Instantly Killed.
A Frightful Accident.

From G.. NJ. Stafford, who returned from
TIBET Tuesday, we learned of a most heart
rending and sickening accident which oc-
Cured at the Ubet school house Tuesday
morning about ten O'Clock. As near as he
could learn the particulars are about as
follows:
During recess { nd while the children were
playing. a freight team passed on the road
near by consisting ofthree wagons Several
children, among the rest a son OF Dan Lut,
about ten years OF age, ran out and jumped
on the trail tongue for a ride. The driver
ordered them off, but presently he saw
them on again. He told the boys to get
off the second time, but in another moment
he heard a cry and looking saw the wheels
of the wagon pass over the chlld's shout
der, neck and directly over his head, crush
ing it to a pulp. He died in a few mo
ments. The boy was taken at once to his
yesterday at two o'clock.
TIE condemnation at the school and the
terrible scenes at the home can better he
imagined han described. We understand
the boy was AN exceptionally bright lad
with a promising future.
The many friends Of the family Join with
us in rendering our sympathy in this hour
of dire afliction.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
BAKING POWDERS.
What the Minnesota State Authorities Know
About Them.

II there is any doubt in anybody's mind
as to the quality of the various baking
powders Of the market, it will be settled
by the evidence given upon the subject by
the state officials of Minnesota The Dairy
and Food Commission and the state chem.
list are the highest Official authorities upon
such subjects in this state, and their evil
dence will be accepted as disinterested and
un~preiudiced. 1t is their business to exam
inc the quality of the different food prod.
.ucts, and to suppress the sale of those
found impure and uuwholesome, and all
will admit that they have performed their
duties without fear or favor.
At a recent examination by n legislative
committee to determine the qualities of 1.-THE
various baking powders sold in Minnesota,
state chemist and ANALYST to the Food and
Dairy Commission, DR.. BENJAMIN +, Drew,
gave the following evidence:
Ques.-Dr. Drew, l see by the report of
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
The World Enriched.

The facilities of the present day for the
production of everything that will con-
duce to the material welfare and comfort
of mankind are almost unlimited and
when Syrup of Figs was first produced
the world was enriched with the only
perfect laxative known, as it is the only
remedy which is truly pleasing and re-
freshing to the taste and prompt and
effectua1 to cleanse the system gently in
the Spring time or, in fact, at any time
and the better it is known the more bod
ular it becomes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22

w. W. Dewitt, the druggist, takes es.
pecial pains in'supplying his customers with
the best medicines obtainable. Among the
many excellent preparations on his shelves
may be mentioned Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, a favorite during the winter
months On account OF its great success in
the cure of colds. There is nothing that
will loosen a severe cold so quickly, or 80
promptly relieve the lungs. Then it
counteracts any tendency toward pneu-
monia. 1t is pleasant and safe 20 take and
fully worthy Of its popularity.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the co-part-
nership heretofore existing between w. +.
Hanson and e. j. Powell is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, C. j. Powell re-
firing. w. +. Hanson will continue the
business and collect all debts due the firm.
w. F. HANSON,
CHAs. j. POWELL.
October 18th, 1891.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
MARRIED.

VRooMAN SMITH - At L~ewistown, on
Thursday, October 18th, at the residence
of the brides brother, F. E. Smith, Ella NJ.
Smith and John NJ. Vrooman, both of Lew
istown, Rev. r. NJ. Craven, of P%hilbrook,
Officiating.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
Teachers Institute.

The annual Teachers Institute will be
held at Lewistown October %, 20 and 30,
All teachers are expected to be present,
The public is cordially invited to attend.
FANNIE CoRBIN,
Superintendent.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22

II you are troubled with rheumatism or
a lame back, bind on over the seat of pain
a piece of flannel dampned with Chamber
iain's Pain Balm. You will be surprised
at the prompt relief it affords. so cent
bottles for sale by W. w. Dewitt, druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
CHOICE BUCKS FOR SALE.

Having sold all my stock sheep ] have a
choice lot of three and four year old thor.
oughbred Spanish Delain and French Mer.
inc bucks in No. l condition, which ] will
sell at n bargain to close out. Address
j. T. A~RMINGToN,
Oct. Is. Arlington, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
FOR RENT.

After the 9th of November. a well built,
warm, three room house, within two
squares of public school Apply to or a
dress Mrs. l.. w. REEDER
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22

BUSINESS MENTION.

Letter heads, hill heads. note heads, en-
velopes, tags, placarda, and in fact all
kinds OF commercial printing. executed at
this office in the highest style OF the art.
Send ia your orders.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
OATS WANTED.

The Stage Company at Martinsdale,
Meagher county, wish to purchase for cash
100, 600 pounds OF oats.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
CHURCH
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
IEwIsrowS-Reeular services are held on the
second and fourth Sundays Of each month; sab
bath school every Sunday at $50 p. IN. Prayer
meeting. Thursday evenings at $3.50.
Services on the hrst ana thlru
Sundays of each month, with Sunday school before
morning service.
GEO. EDWARDS, Pastor.
METHODIST CHURCH.
PHILBRooK.-Monthly appointmehts-lst sun
day, TIBET, at IL a. m; ID and 18th Sundays, fhii-
brook. ai IL a. IA. and 5 p. m; I'd Sunday, Utica.
at 3 p. m; I'd Sunday, Dubuque, at IL a. m, and
Bethel Chapel, at . p. IA.
Pastors residences. Philbrook.
X, 81. CRAVEN, Pastor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
Rams For Sale.

About fifty heal OF thoroughbred Span
ish Merinos. Address
A. w. SroDDARD,
Oct. 10, ct. Fl. Maginnis, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22

James A. Shields Post. No. 10 Of
Lewistown, meets the last Tues
MtM day OF each month, at 2 p. m.
({41b L. j. FROST,
~ b.. III. BOWMAN. Commander.
Adi't.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
Strayed-$15. 90 Reward.

Three horses-onei ron-gray branded
on right thigh and left shoulder, one bay
without plain brand, with Roman nose;
one sorrel, branded e on left thigh. Left
my ranch on lower Wolf creek. Sunday,
October 18th. Were last seen near Denton
going towards Philbrook. Anyone sending
word to Denton p. o. that will lead to their
recovery will be given SIS reward.
EDWIN Cook,
DENTON, Oct. 10th, 1891.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
Notice.

Loans negotiated upon improved ranch
property. Address
EDWARD BRAssEY.
Real Estate Agent,
Oct. 22. Lewistown, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-10-22
Absolutely Pure.

A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest o
all in leavening strength.-LATEsr L. s. GOVERN
MEST FooD REPORT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20

Many of them were laid before the presi
dent by committee of bishops and made
the basis of a demand for the removal of
the commissioner of Indian affairs"
But Malicious Misrepresentation.
The commissioner Twists that he had
been malieiously misrepresented and
misunderstood. He had not now and
never had the slightest antipathy toward
Roman Catholics, and was glad to count
among his choicest friends members of that
communion. His attitude toward Roman
Catholic contract schools, he inists, is suf-
ficiently evinced by the largely increased
amounts conceded to them for next year.
The great advance in appropriations for
Indian education. the increased efficiency
of the service, the hearty support accord
ed his administration by the president,
the secretary, and the public generally,
the commissioner says are sufficient refu-
tation of the charges
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
IN THE NAME OF THE PROPHET,

figs! cry the vendors Of the fruit in CONSTANT
nope. Certainly a 'great cry over little WOOL y
Scarcely less foolish is the practice of those who
Hy to violent physicing for costveEess. They
dose themselves violently weaken their bowels by
SO doing, and disable them from acting regularly
so that, verify, the last condition of such people
is worse than the first Hostetters Stomach Bit
tiers is the safe and effective substitute for such
vast expedients, for it is by 10 means expedieni
10 use them. What is needed is gentle but
thorough laxative, which not only insures action
of the bowels without pain or weakening effects
which also promotes healthy secretion and flow
OF bile intu its proper channel. Dyspepsia, de-
bility, kidney complaints, rheumatism and ma.
laria give in TO the Bitters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
Advantage of Being swimmers.

Hundreds of young lives are sacrificed
every year, especially in river towns, be-
cause swimming is comparatively a lost
art. Mothers. who as a precaution, for
bid their children to go in the water.
should bear in mind that this very thing
may some day result in robhing them of
their child
An incident that illustrates the value
OF children knowing how to swim came TO
light day or two ago. A boy and
girl of about dozen summers were
out on the river above town
in an old skiff. They had
gotten pretty well out when the craft
suddenly began TO fill with water, and
the boy and girl would surely have been
drowned. the water being about ten feet
deep, had it not been that they had culti-
waited the art Of swimming. The boat
was swsmped, but the boy and his fair
little friend struck out for the shore, and
though much exhausted they soon reached
place that was shallow enough to per-
NIT their wading ashore. The children
have been careful in guarding the secret
of their adventure, fearing to shock their
mammes. and for that reason their
names cannot be published. - Moline
Republican journal.