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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
ADLAI IN BAD 0DOR.
More Proof Of His Disloyalty to the Union
During the Wsr.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-If anything
was needed to arouse the indignation
of the G. A. r. members against the
military record of General" Adlai E.
Stevenson, the Democratic vice presi-
Dental candidate, it was the publica-
tion of dispatch from Middletown,
Conn. Middletown is a great center
for the manufacture of firearms, and
was during the war. The dispatch
says that it has been discovered that
in 1862 the Savage Arms company,
of Middletown, shipped the Knights
of the Golden Circle, at Columbus,
Ohio, two thousand revolvers, which
were manufactured for the United
States and thrown out by its agents,
not being up the required standard;
that an examination OF the records OF
the Savage Arms company discloses
the fact that General Stevenson
was one of those who stood respon-
sible for the arms, and was recognized
as an agent for those to whom the
revolvers were sent.
The publication OF this statement
created considerable talk in G. A. X.
circles, and the Democratic candidate
Tor 1.-THE vice presidency has come in
for good share of political condem-
nation. His record, the veterans say,
must have been known to Grover
Cleveland, who hired substitute,
and, it has been said, left him in the
poor house at the close of the rebel
lion to die pauper. Consequently
the head of the Democratic ticket also
goes down at the foot of the list in
the estimation of soldiers. The Mid
dletown dispatch does not go into
substantial details by which "Gen.
eral" Stevenson's name was connected
with the shipment of arms, but it
states that Gen. Henry B. Darlington,
who was Governor Morton's right.
hand man at Indianapolis, discovered
and confiscated the arms. 1t is be.
lieved here by Hoosier veterans that
it is part OF the shipment of arms
made to Indiana for the Knights ol
the Golden Circle. The publication
has aroused indignation upon the
part of the veterans toward both o
the Democratic candidates, who can
not now hope for any support from
loyal people.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
The Record Stands.

An organ of the Democracy says of
President Harrison: "He cannot wipe
out the Republican record" That is
true-the Republican record cannot
be wiped out. 1t is written in imper-
ishable monuments-in a restored
Union, in the emancipation proclama-
ton, in the constitutional amend
ments. in the resumption of specie
payments, and in pension laws that
provide for the declining years of every
veteran of the war for the Union, in
the Mckinley law, which has made
America industrially independent; in
the magnificent growth OF our trade
through reciprocity, in the dawning
revival of the American merchant
marine and the econstruction of a navy
that commands the respect of every
foreign power The Republican re
cord cannot be wiped out without OBJ
literating the history of all the prog
ress the nation has made in the last
thirty years. That record alone fur
nishes ample reason for Democratic
defeat.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
Why He Is a Protectionist.

EDITOR ARGUS:
In your issue of Sept. Goth you say
Gov. Richards gave the "Kid" band
So by way of encouragement and
James Fergus gave them $5 to match
the governors. This is a matter OF
little consequence anyway, but the re-
verse is true; after the egovernor learned
that gave them S5 he gave me S5 to
give them, which did.
In closing its notice of the Republi-
can meeting in Lewistown on the 26th
of Sept, the Montana Democrat says,
some local speakers were called on
but none of them appeared to have
any animation left. 1 was one of
those called on, am not a speaker at
best, and especially without prepara-
ton, was in town on business, knew
nothing of the meeting before l came
in, was not thinking about politics,
had a very bad headache,-caused
probably by the want of pure air in
the badly ventilated hall but my Re-
publican friends thought it was occa-
stoned by wearing a Cleveland badge
my Democratic friend, Daniel Crowley
pinned on to the lapel of my coat as
l was starting for the hall. Be that
as it may, l was sorry at not being
able to give some quotations from the
Protection speeches and writings of
the Democratic presidents and states
men, whose names helped to adorn
the walls, also quotations from foreign
newspapers showing how protection
in the United States had depressed
trade particularly in Great Britain and
from Labor Commissioners, Peck's re.
port and other good Democratic au-
thority how it had benefited our own
country. l am not politician, but
was by heredity and education an op
ponent OF slavery and naturally be
came a Republican and through lonl
life have never seen the necessity O
sending our cotton to Europe to bt
made into goods, flour and meat tc
feed the operatives while making them
money to pay them, freight on therav
material going and on the manufac
tured goods coming back, when W,
have operatives and machinery a.
home to do it ourselves. This helped
to make me a protectionist; but
would like to see these election mat
tiers carried on with less temper an(
more fairness, calling a man an as
does not make him one, and as a gen
eral rule personalities do not consti
tute facts, prove argument or add
anything to thegood breeding of thos
using them.
JAMES FERGUS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
This, Also, Will be Voted Upon at the Com
ing Election.

1t is not generally known by the
rank and file of voters, and perhaps
by not many OF the politicians, that
in addition to the national, state,
county and township officers to be
voted for at this election, an amend
ment to the state constitution is also
to be voted tor. Such, however, is
the case.
The proposed amendment relatesto
the election of county commissioners.
The constitution says, Article XVI,
section 4:
ain each county there shall be
elected three county commissioners,
whose term of office shall be four
years. A vacancy in the board in the
board of county commissioners shall
be filled by appointment of the dis
trict judge of the district in which the
vacancy occurs"
The proposed amendment to take
the place OF the section just quoted
reads as follows:
ain each county there shall be
elected three county commissioners,
| whose term of Office shall be four
years, provided, that the term of
Office of those elected to succeed those
who were elected October L, 1889.
shall expire upon the first Monday OF
January, 1895; and provided further,
that at the general election to be held
in November, 1894, one necommissioner
shall be elected for a term OF two
years and two commissioners for a
term OF four years. A vacancy in the
board of county commissioners shall
be filled by appointment by the dis
trict Judge OF the district in which such
vacancy occurs"
The provision for the submission OF
this amendment to the vote of the
people was made in an act approved
by the legislature February 23, 1891.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06

These are articles ofnecessity today
as they were then. The editor OF the
Blade took the list to a retail mer-
chant doing business in Fairbury to-
day, and got the following quotations
L of Iarioas.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
Farewell to Grover.

Do you believe, my Grover dear,
The country needs your aid,
With truth and justice at the helm,
Our debts OF honor paid,
With Bennie in the chair of state,
Our flag DER sea and land,
Protection for our " watchword,
A free and happy band?
REFRAIN
Rock the cradle, Grover
And the people you will suit.
For Bennie at the White House,
Will be your substitute.
In time Of war, when Uncle Sam
Called men that dared to shoot.
You stayed at home to save your life,
And sent a substitute.
And now with hosts OF braver men
Our honored roll well fill;
They dared to fight for freedom,
And McKinley's famous bill.
[Refrain.
Farewell, Farewell, dear Grover,
Our votes are all for men
Who fought with Grant and Sherman,
And our faithful, honest Ben.
So rock the cradle, Grover,
Where the gables are so gray,
And with Frances and the baby
Well gladly let you stay
[Refrain.
Elmira, \. Y. A. A. S.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
An Auspicious Date.

Inter Ocean: The Ohio Republicans
chose a good datefor the formal open
ing OF their campaign. 1t was the an
niversary of Commodore Perry's fa-
nous victory over the British on
Lake Erie, and in November they will
be able to use Perry's world-famed
message: "We have met the enemy
and they are ours" 1t will be an
other victory over the British.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
Says Goodby to the Democrats.

Mr.. Lucius n. Littauer, one of the
largest manufacturers in Gloversville,
n. ", has just left the Democratic
party, and in an interview declares
his intention OF voting for Harrison
and protection. In his statement Mr..
Littauer said he had supported
Cleveland in 1854 and in 1858, but
he could no longer remain in the DEM
ocratic party, as il was opposed to
the best interests of the country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
Some Free Trade Prices.

Illinois State Journal: Mr.. Isaac
Walton, of Fairbury, is an old time
merchant who sold goods in that
thriving little town away back in
1858, the good old free trade time We
hear SO much about. The editor of
the Blade of that city looked over an
account book kept by Mr.. Walton in
that year, and here are some of the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
wooL-sroRINc FACILITIES.

with the Storing
Judith and Wolf Greek will find
thistle most convenient point to wool, whether
desiring sell or ship.
settlement
seeking will find the route via
PRICES. Also blacksmith shop at Landing
srORDERS BY MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06

The free-trader tells you that while
wages may be a trifle lower under his
system than under q protective tariff.
the cost OF living would be so much
to the advantage of the consumer.
Now, 1858 was a free trade year and
1892 is protection year-just COM
pare the above prices current in the
two, and explain where the advantage
to the consumer comes in,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06

Providence is to have a permanent
exhibition of Rhode Island industries
and in connection a school of tech
nology.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06

III having come TO Ine knOWleuBe Oh iue
chairman that Chas. B. Wallace, registry
agent District No. Is, was not going to
qualify, Mr.. Geo. Bachman was appointed
in his stead.
The action taken by the board at their
March session 1892, in accepting the re-
port OF viewers who viewed and located the
road from Denton postoffice to Judith, is
hereby reconsidered and report rejected on
ground that the Transcribed road records
from Choteau county shows the road to
have been a county road in Choteau county
before purchase of strip from Choteau
county.
Bill of G. r. Norris for damages or road
work on above mentioned road rejected on
same ground.
Adjourned to 10 a. m Sept 16th.
Called to order at 10 a. m. Sept. 10th.
All present.
Board proceeded to draw and sign con-
tracts as follows:
Mediger & Mcdonald, road contract.
W. R. Walker, bridge 4"
d. j. Bryan,
Kicks & Barger,
and approved the same.
| Bill OF J. L. Crowder for poor farm ditch
allowed in sum OF S125.
Adjourned sine die.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-10-06
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.

Special meeting OF county commissioners
held Saturday September 10th, 1892.
Present ]. w. Beck, chairman, John Nc
Court, P. Saunders, commissioners, and
w. HI. Kelly, clerk.
Board went to Beaver creek to examine
road work done by W. /. Cameron and ac-
cepted the work and ordered n warrant
drawn in favor of w. |. Cameron, for
S345.
Board then returned to Cottonwood and
received bids Tor the bridge over Cotton
wood creek at Cottonwood as follows:
Barger & Kicks, $3.50.
Contract awarded Barger & Kicks, they
to give bond in sum OF $500.
Road work done by Rogers & Boyd on
East Fork examined, and work accepted,
and warrant ordered drawn in their favor
for S715.
Adjourned to 0 a. m, Monday, Sept. IL.
Called to order at . a. m, Sept. 18th.
All present.
Board visited the road on lower Big
Spring creek viewed by Stafford, Dundom
and Mcdonald and awarded contract for
making such road from Sloan's ranch to
old Crowder ranch to VIM. Mediger and
Bernard Mcdonald for the sum OF $500,
bond to be given in sum of $500, work to
done on or before December 10th. 1892.
Adjourned to a. m, Sept. 18th.
Called at 0 a. m, Sept. 13. All present.
This being day for letting contract for
work on county road down north fork
Mcdonald creek, bids were received on
ground as follows:
A. T. Westvelt, $500.
Contract awarded Westvelt for his figures.
Adjourned to September lith.
Called to order at Sample bridge over
Judith river at = m. September 14th. All
present.
Contract awarded according to plans
and specifications to ID. j. Bryan for S625,
he to give bond in sum OF 81 200.
| Bills laid over for future action from
regular September session taken up and
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-17
GREENFIELD HILL.

It was an exceedingly enjoyable occa sion, the teachers social at the home of Miss A. M. Wakeman. Literary exer- cises, readings, dialogues and music, oc- cupied the early part of the evening, ,suc- ceeding which were games, refreshments, riddles, etc. The hours passed so pleas antly that time to go home came much too soon.
 Eddie Mills has spent few days with Mrs Hopkins. Although his stay was short, he seemed much better for having breathed the country air.
 Deerfield school has kindly invited it's neighbor schools to unite in a picnic, 22d.
 Regular meeting of Band of Hope, Sat urday, p m.
 Miss Emma Jennings was home, over Sunday.
 George Hawley has bought horse of J. P. Warehouse.
 Mrs Wesley Burr has visited Mrs Bet sey Banks.
 Greenfield fox hunters seek recreation, Saturday evenings, by taking their dogs for fox chase.
 Dogs had a private picnic in R. s. Banks's flock of sheep, last week.
 Lizzie Morehouse took part in the Children's day exercises at Greenfield Hill, Sunday.
 Miss Josle Burr has been with her grandmother.
 Miss Ada Burr attended the teachers social at Andrew Wakeman's.
 The heirs, first and second cousins, of the Hopkins Searles estate, have at last received their legacies.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-17
BRIDGEPORT.

Died, Tuesday, Jessie B., wife of Eli jah B. Nichols, 27.
 Lawyer O'Hara of Davenport 6 O. Hara started for Montreal, Canada, Tues day afternoon, and will take in the Dem. ocratic convention at Chicago on his re. turn. He will make two-weeks' busi- ness aud pleasure trip.
 The ladies of the First M. E. church. Fairfield avenue, gave sociable and supper in the parlors of their church, Thursday evening, 9th, which was enjoy ed and liberally patronized, although the weather was unfavorable for such an en- tertainment. Sunday, June 12, Child ren's day, the services for the day were devoted exclusively to the children. In the morning, Dr Clark, previous to the sermon on the creation, delivered, in a simple style to meet the comprehension of the children, baptised six children who were brought to the altar by their par ents. The regular Children's day con- cert was well rendered by the Sunday school in the evening, the church being crowded to it's utmost capacity. The decorations were rich and imposing. A large bank of laurel extended the full length of the altar, from the centre of which rose an arch of laurel 15 feet high, with supporting columns eight feet apart. The committee are entitled to great credit for the successful compile tion of the whole program.
 c. H. Platt has been elected to succeed Col Stevenson as general superintendent of the Housatonic road.
 The Ancient Order of Hibernians had a beautiful day for their State parade here, Wednesday, and had 5000 men in line.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-17
SOUTHPORT.
VAN MISREPRESENTATION

A very pretty wedding was that of Miss Virginia D., daughter of Mrs Maur- ice Wakeman and William Burroughs Van Wagener of Newark, N. J., at the Congregational church, Wednesday af- ternoon. The lady friends of the bride had tastefully decorated the church with palms and potted plants. Light had been excluded by heavy shades and the church was brilliant with gas light. Promptly at o'clock, the bridal procession enter ed the church, preceded by the ushers, E. Livingston Wells, George Beers, Frank Sherwood aud Herbert Rowland /; then two little bridesmaids, Clara and Ruth, daughters oJ Rev MT Holman, car rying baskets of flowers, followed by the bride leaning on the arm of the groom, her train being carried by two pages, Richard Sherwood and Richard Perry, As the procession moved up the aisle, the hymn "The voice that breathed O'el Eden" was sung by the boy choir o1 Trinity church, Bridgeport, who were concealed by palms, etc. Rev w. H Holman officiated and used the beautiful and impressive Episcopal marriage ser vice. After the ceremony, the brides maids scattered flowers before the newly welded pair,as they went down the aisle to the sweet strains of the wedding marci from Lohengrin. The bride was charm ingly attired in a gown of white satir and duchesse lace, with diamond orna ments. A large and brilliant reception was held at the handsome residence O the brides mother on Wakeman avenue l Guests were present from New York 1 Newark, Bridgeport, New Haven ane other places. The presents were numer ous and handsome. MT and Mrs Var Wagener left at o'clock for an extend ed wedding tour, which will include Nj agara Falls, Montreal, Quebec and other places. On their return, they will reside in Newark, N. J.
 The net receipts from the s. V. I. A festival are $500.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-17
JOHN G. ROWLAND,
4O5 Main St.. Bridpeport

Walter Radcliffe, Arthur sweezy, Willie Ath- erton.
 Male quartet, "Faith is the Victory" c. E. Radcliffe, George Wade, Charles Burk hardt, David Hickey.
 Scripture reading.
 Recitation, "Then and Now," Sadie Graft.
 Singing by Miss Gladys Beardsley. Chorus by choir.
 Recitation, "Welcome to our Pastor" Edna French, Nellie Hoyt, Florence Sweezy. | Recitation, '"rake the Shield," Sadie Will son. | Chorus by choir. Recitation, Hattie Wade. | Duet by Misses Hurd and Robb.
 Recitation, "What is Hope," Robbie Ather- | ton. 1 Chorus by choir.
 Recitation, "An Explanation" Arthur | Sweezy. 1 Male quartet With solo, "Throw Out th' Life Line,"
 Recitation, "My Measure ot Joy" Eddi. | Gabler. | Chorus by choir.
 Recitation, "A Vision," Alice Wade.
 Duet and chorus, Hattie Wade and Eddie 1 Gable; chorus by children. | Recitation, "A Praise Meeting of the Flow 1 ers," Sadie Wilson. 1 Chorus by choir. 1 Collection. l Closing chorus. i Benediction. The decoration was not as fine as usu al, probably owing to the scarcity o1 1 flowers.
 Not very large audience at the illus trated lecture on "The Country in Which l We Live," by MT Smith, Tuesday even ing, at the hall, owing, no doubt, to the heat and thunder shower. Master George French is under the doctors care, having bad throat. Miss Edna has also been quite sick, but is bet ter.
 Newspaper men will open Parlor Rock, Saturday.
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Highest T Aevenng fo.er.Iatest U 5. Govt Report @SzaI Bakii,s Bs,s,i,s'!
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
PURE

tered in Union cemetery, was sister of Mrs Charles D. Curtis, who recently died here.
 MT Hopson claims to have destroyed no less than 1,2O0,000,O00 embryo mos quitoes within the past two or three weeks by his draining operations on the meadows. Some were left, however and found their wing during the hot weather.
 The first picnic at the Avon park was held, Wednesday.
 John Peck Wheeler's horse ran just as the family were preparing to return home from church, Sunday evening. It was stopped near Paradise Green. MT Wheeler's daughters were thrown out, but escaped serious injury. It is SUD- posed boys had been tampering with the harness while the family -wererin church. B. H. Merrick killed black snake. Saturday, nearly six feet long. Annual meeting of the alumni in the school building, Thursday evening. William Booth has been quite ill, but is recovering.
 Mrs Signs of Charity lodge, State in structress of secret work, visited Even ing Star lodge, Wednesday evening. Mir and Mrs Rogers returned home Monday evening.
 Miss Strong is seriously ill at her resi- dence on Main street.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-17
STEPNEY.

Miss Ettie Hull closed her school here, Thursday of this week, which makes her | third year.
 MT and Mrs Henry W. Edwards at. tended the Episcopal convention at New Haven, Tuesday and Wednesday. During the shower, Tuesday evening lightning struck the large maple in front of Henry W. Edwards's, passed along the ground and entered the house at one corner of the stoop, few feet from where part of the family were sitting. It then followed the bell wire through the house, passed into the cellar and out. As the house was but little injured and the family unharmed, it was a miraculous escape.
 c S. Curtiss bought two pigs, last week. of Eli Curtiss in Monroe, but, be- fore reaching home, one died iron the heat.
 A family reunion at Mrs Agur Boards ley's, Friday, her daughter and husband, MT and Mrs D. A. Nichols and children of Monroe and son, Rev William A.. Beardsley of New Haven. Rev William Beardsley will sail for pleasure trip to Europe, Saturday, with Prof Beckwith of Yale and two students with their wheels.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-17
GREENS FARMS.

Austin Jennings lost valuable horse Saturday, making two within a short time.
 The intense heat of Monday proved in. furious to many whose business exposed l them to the open air. An Italian, work ing with Charles Mills, was struck down | with sun stroke. MT Birge's hired man was similarly afflicted and many others. There seems very little wisdom in catch ing what might be fatal complaint, if, can be done inside.
 The tennis club held it's first meeting in beautiful weather, Saturday, at the court of Edwin Jennings. A pleasant time was spent by all. Mondays, the club will meet at Mrs T. B. Wakeman's and Wednesdays at E. T. Bedford's.
 Children's day was observed here and passed off very pleasantly. The even- ing concert was, as usual, success, GA Pyramid of Flowers consisting of sev- eral little children arranged one above the other, being very pretty.
 Miss Helen Foster is able to be out again.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. united with the meeting of the Norwalk Union, Tuesday evening, in the Congregational church in Westport.
 The lecture delivered by Prof Morell, last Friday, in the Greens Farms school house was on Common Sense in Educa- tion" and was very able exposition of the modern theories as applied to the matter of education. Questions follow ed, which were kindly replied to by the speaker and vote of thanks was accord ed him for his kindness in coming and for his excellent lecture.
 Next Sunday, the annual collection in behalf of the American Bible society will be taken in the Congregational church.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-17
Friday. June r.

RF1uay, June II. Selling of Oxford ties goes merrily on. Very fine and dainty or plain serviceable dongola with no thought of extravaganza, both are here and many styles between.
 In most cases little attention is paid to shape or fit of low priced ox- lords, the dealer can't help it when he buys ready made" goods as he needs them. Things are managed different ly here, orders are given the makers Qong before the shoes are needed care is taken that lasts and patterns are proper shape, it costs no more.
 There are women's dongola Oxford ties for S1, plain or with tips :; the wonder is how so good shoes can be sold for so little. But I want the trade at whatever price.
 Dependable sorts of women's don gola 0xfords, good hand sewing, ser viceable leather not too fine. not coarse, several styles, S1.25. There are higher priced goods that look no bet ter and have less durability. JOHN G. ROWLAND,