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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

been granted under the law. The
writer of this letter, Mr.. ,. n.
Burnett, is ao ex employe OF The
Office, who voluntarily resigned
during the last administration be-
cause he could noe conscientiously
take part ia carrying out Raum's
methods. lie tells Tire President Of
- large number Of pensions illegally
granted, and gives names, dates,
and the numbers OF the applications,
so that his statements may be easily
verified. lie says that thousands
OF pensions have been Illegally
granted, and that they are not con-
lined to cases in which the law was
wrongfully construed, but include
AN enormous number granted in
direct violation of law. MIR. Bur-
nett concludes by expressing the
belief that at least $50, OOO,0 900 ~
year can DO saved by thorough
and rigid Purgng and revision Of
the pension rolls.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22
TERRA ALTA.
Correspondence OF the Argus.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
j. n. Bertby and wife, of Sellers,
w. Va, were visiting Charles OFT
last Saturday.
Daniel Entlcr, Esq, of Pied
mont, was in town Monday.
The stone pavement from corner
of the Terra Alta Hotel to the bank
building IS good one and much
needed Improvement. Thanks to
Mayor Glover.
Hon. John +. Jones, Col. John
ID. Rigg, John NJ. Freeland, DR..
$. NJ. Scott, Farley DsBerry, VIM.
L. and l.. Z. White arc building
another large trout pond on the
farm Of l.. z. White, near town.
j. will Lakin returned from
Chicago this morning and reports
having had good time.
Hon. John r. Jones is acting
cashier Of the Garrett County Bank
this week. His son, Cashier 3. 4.
Jones, is visiting the Worlds Pair.
The Crooks Tobacco Company's
plant will likely be moved else.
where, owing to the fact that no
houses can be had for their men to
live in. This will be a serious loss
TO Terra Alta, IS the the Company
expects to pay out from $4,000 to
$4,000 per annum in wages.
Clark Trowbridge. formerly Of
thls place, bot now located 1T I.cav-
enworth, Kansas, is visiting his old
friends here.
Mrs. y. T.. Formtn is visiting
relatives at Bayard.
VIM. r. White is making oxten.
sige improvements on his farm
recently purchased Of VIM. r. Fra.
ley. H. H.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22
Who was
Killed by Indians
On this spot, after II heroic
Defense, in July, 1857.

Defense, in July, 1857.
AS 200 cavslrymen grouped
around that lonely grave every man
uncovered his head i'm reverence for
the dead, and the story of that
youRg woman's death has never
been told around camp fire in
the West without making mems
hearts ache.
This is the story There were
five or six families Of immigrants
journeying across the lonely plains
when they were beset by hostile In
dians.' Mary Lee was n girl only
] 8 years old, and had been brought
mp OF the Iowa line. The family
consisted of Gather, mother, two
sisters and brother. The attack
was made very suddenly, and Mary
who WAS riding her own horse, was
cut off from the band. When she
realized this she turned and rode
away and was pHrsued by seven In.
dians. This was about o'clock in
the morning. He Horse carried her
SO miles before he became exhaust
ed, and when he fell she made her
way to the crest of the mound
and there scooped out shallow ri
iie pit, piled stone up around it,
and prepared to die fighting.
The Indians were three miles be.
hind her when her horse gave ont.
She had a light Winchester rifle,
which was fully loaded, but 10 ex-
ira cartridges. Her first shot killed
an Indian and her second crippled
another for life. The other five
dared not charge her position. On
the second day the crippled Indian
and the other FIVE posted themselves
in positions and visited for hunger
aud thirst to conquer her. On the
third day they we're joined by 20
OF their band, but the girl was not
attacked. On this day an Indian.
vino was creeping up to spy on her
WAS shot through tho right lung,
and the others contcnted themselves
by dropping fire at long ranges to
harrass her.
On the fourth day not shot was
fired. The weather was terribly hot
and the sun gIared down on that
mound until the grass withcred
and shriveled and seemed about TO
fame up. On the fifth day. AN
hour after noon, the girl shot her.
self through the head aud was dead
before anyone reached her. AZ.
terward talked with ono OF the
warriors who WAS there, and he told
me that she had been almost rosst.
cd alive by that fierce sun. She
bad neither food nor drink aud was
little better than skeleton. The
Indians simply stood about and
looked down upon her. She had q
wreath Of golden hair, but they did
not take her scalp. She had rines
on her fingers. but they left them
there. They did not even take her
rifle nor the saddle from hor dead
horse.
white squaw heap brave-fobt
hard--Bo scalp"
That was her culOgy. Two or
three years later her scattered bones
were collected and buried by \ sur.
veying party, and today her dust
mingles with the sterile soil ffty
miles from the nearest dwelling Of
( one Of her race.
Bronzed and boarded Indian
fighters, reckless and desperate COW
boys, stcrD.faced and taciturn pio.
neers have whispered tho name Of
Mary Lee around the evening camn
fire a thousand times since her
death, bot ever and always with
gentle tongue and a swelling Of the
heart. She was not only a woman.
but she died game. III. QUAD.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

Democratic Congressmcp, after a
hard and stubborn 6ght, have sue.
ceeded in convincing Postmaster
General Bissell that his rule against
the removal Of Republican fourth
class postmasters who have served
four years or more, unless charges
are filed against them. is a bad one.
and u will be recalled and all Re.
puDlicans who have been in Office
four years or more will be replaced
by Democrats just ~ fast as they
can be got at in Mr. Maxwell's
Office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

Tie Precocious YonBgster Who Both
cred His Mother.

INC rTecocfous iOuBgSter W no bOth-
cred His Mother.
From the Lewiston journal.
Here's a rather entertaining dia-
logue.
Time, 9 r. NJ. Mother trying to
mako sleep overcome curiosity in a
very young philosopher.
"Now, George. go to sleep !;
that's good boy"
Il amt sleepy ; so there"
''Good little boys that go to sleep
early will go to heaven"
Whats heaven
"It's the beautiful place in the
skies where god lives"
ANT they nobody lives with
IN 20
ooh, yes-good people, little
boys and girls who mind their
mothers, and angels"
'N'angels ? What's them ?"
''Ob, they'r grand beings who
wear crowns and have wings"
"Jes' like our bidJies 20
Something like them, and
then"
''Do they fly, or do they jes' flop
flop when you shoe at 'em ?"
"Oh, nobody ever Shoes Mt them
in heaven, my dear. They are just
like people, only they are larger
and have wings"
"Can they fly way, up ?"
"Oh. ycs."
"Cau they light on the teenty-
tenty end of limb and eat'n angle
worm, jes' like robin ?''
Il don't know, George.
"Did you ever see an angel 20
No"
The boy looked at her reproach-
fully. "Muvvcr, be you fibhin ?"
he asks sternly.
ooh, no. indeed, George
"Bad 'oomans wat fibs gets
parked"
George, the Bible tells about
angels"
Watts the Bible 80
lie has been told every night for
\ year, and therefore the mother,
knowing only too well the Devil
deripg string of questions that ine-
vitality snsued, attempted ruse by
making another inspiring reference
to those angel wings.
"How do n'angels get their
clothes OF over their wings 2"
"They wear robes
liant they got no buttons %
81 guess not"
Can little n'angcls dress them.
selves wivoat their muvvers button.
ing their waist %
81 guess so.
Don't little nangels never
wear pants wen they gets plg's
me - Georgia is wearing his first
pair
81 don't believe they do"
club J | wouldn't be u little
n'angel."
why, GOorgis Smith -
"Wouldn't - lie tnrncd away
stubbornly. 1t was definitely set
tied. heaven and !mnts-or earth
forever.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

Secretary Carlisle has, in one
respect, long lead Of all the other
heads Of departments. Since TAX.
ing charge Of the Treasury he has
replaced more than 200 Republican
officials, outside the classified SER
vice, with good Democrats.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Oor Weekly Letter From tic Home Of
Uncle SAM"

Special Correspondence Of tho AReus.
w AsHISG7oN, ID. o..
June ", 1898.
President Cleveland is deeply
interested Pm the efforts that are
being made to ascertain il the care
Iessness of any person was rcspon-
sible for the horrible tragedy in
Ford's old theatre, which killed 2l
and injured siSty-odd clerks in the
Records and Pension office of the
War Department, although he has
wisely refraiDcd from taking any
action that might be considered as
interfering with the properly-con-
stituted authorities now engaged in
that task. Great pressure is being
brought to bear on him to suspend
or remove Col. Ainsworth, the
army officer who is ut the head of
that Office, and upon whom great
many people are disposed TO place
the blame, but Mr.. ClcveIand's idea
of fairplay is such that it is not
probable that he will take any
action until there Is more tangible
evidence of Col. Ainsworth's guilt
than public clamor for making him
a scapegoat. Ii he be guilty surely
that fact can hardly escape the cor
oner's jury now investigating and
the army court of inquiry which
will take the matter up at the close
Of the inquest.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

A splendid line Of legal blanks
newly printed aud kept constantly
on hand ~ the AReCs Office
Orders by mail will receive prom pt
attention. n
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22


The improvement in the financial
situation has been very marked
during the last few days, and
Treasury officials and others who
keep close watch on financial affairs
believe that the turn has come in
the flow of gold abroad and that
the situation will continue to i'm.
prove. 1t is certain that The gold
in the Treasury is again increasing
at a gratifying rate and that there
is Mt present no demand for gold
for shipment abroad. Secretary
Morton expresses the opinion that
from now on our cereals will take
the place Of the gold which we have
been shipping to Europe, and the
fact that the large amount of gold
which the Rothschilds contracted to
furnish Austria has oil been
delivered is also thought TO have
been a factor in causing cessation
in the European demand for gold.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

Wm. I. White is making cxten-
sige Improvements on his farm
recently purchased Of WIN. r. Fra.
ley. III. IL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

On the plains of Kansas, seventy
miles due north of Sheridan, there
is lonely grave on the crest of a
sterile mound. 1t may be that no
ono could find the spot today, for
the storms OF summer and winter
wash great ravines in the earth and
level even the hilltops after time.
But l saw tho grave twenty years
ago, and ut its head stood board
on which was painted
Here Lies
MARY EMMA LEE,
Who was
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

A letter received by SIR. Cleve.
land ;bis week furnishes conclusive
proof, II proof we're needed, Of the
wisdom Of the establishment in the
Pension Bureau Of Board Of Re.
vision, the sole duty Of which is to
50 over ali the pensions that have
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

Among the consular appoint.
mcnts made this week was that of
Bennington r. Bedle, of New Jer-
sey, to be Consul at Sheffield.
England. in place of Benjlmin
Folsom, resigned. Mr.. Folsom,
who has held the position since his
appointment early in the first
Cleveland administration, is a
cousin Of Mrs. Cleyeland's and az
cousin Benz" he figured in all the
Republican papers as proof that
President Cleveland Was not in ear
nest when he declared himself OPP
posed to nepotism. Wonder what
those same fellows will say now that
Mr. Folsom has voluntarily TO.
signed ? The chances are that they
will ignore IT entirely and say moth
ing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-22

The Government has lost in
actual cash, according to Secretary
Carlisle's figures, in carrying out
the provisions of the Sherman silver
law. nearly sl1 100000, represent
ing the difference between the
amount paid for tho silver now
stored in the Treasury vaults and
its present selling price. II it
really had to be sold at once the
loss would probably be much great
err because of the further deprccia-
ton in price that would follow such
large quantity of silver on the
market.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25
The Best system of Fertilization

Is that adopted by people III Iraearious health
who wisely f~ortify their systems against dis
ease with that acceptable ard eti"ciial barrier
against its .inroads-Hostcrter,s Stomach Bit
tiers. Precautionary measures, wAtn the health
is bu. slightly impaired is, as physicians well
know. worth any amount of medication after
ward. A premonitory malarial chill. a fit of IL
digestion, increasing irregularity of the bowels.
IA warning rheumatic twinge, inactivity of the
kidneys, slight at first, bilious s~allowness ar
companied with furred tongue-these are APP
peaIs to the sense of self protection which no
person of common judgment will disregard
Hostetter's Stomach Bi,ters preserves tEost
| who take il from malaria, dyspepsia, chronic
constipation. rheumatism, kidney and bladde,
| trouble am liver complaint. Nervous inyalids
| persons troubled with the intrmities incident
to advanced years. ladies in ,lleeate healfi
and conyalescents derive infinite benefit from
the Bitters.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

MI. Mckay. one Of tie prominent
business men of Sheridan. Wyo.. came
in from there the first Of the week. says
the Red Lodge Picket. Mr.. Mci.ay IN
formed an old acquaintance here thai it
was a settled fact at Sheridan that the
Il. A NJ. road would build through the
Big Horn canyon this season and that
the route will surely z" through the
basin. He says that contracts have been
let at Sheridan for grading westward
from the end of the track on Tongue
river and that dirt was to begin to II.
last Wednesday. the 18th instant. Mr.
| McRay intends TO put in Il store on
| Sinking Water and make it the stage
| station il possible. He IL believed t'
have inside information as to the cours'
the road will take and il j. thought II
operating with the expectations OF 10
eating on the line ef the L. y III.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

There is no reason why anyone should
be deferred from visiting the Worlds
Fair by reason of possible inconvenience
and uncertainty attending the securing
Of satisfactory hotel accommodations.
The Northern Pacific Railroad will in
due tine publish low excursion rates to
Chicago and return for this occasion,
while it's double daily passenger train
service. including through sleeping cars
OF both classes STANDARD and Tourist)
to Chicago. will as usual be at the head
of the list in every particular.
To help you in fixing in advance upon
your place of residence while attending
the Worlds Fair, we have placed in the
hands OF our agent at your station a
book compiled by perfectly trnstworth.
parties. called Homes for Visitors to
| the Worlds Fair" This little book
which you can purchase for fifty cents
contains a list Of about 5000 private
families who will accommodate visitors
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25
McRLa. ALI MoTea

Mr. y. u c.ic.o ii..a De.A
appointed 1etsfy a5f.5o t"iorft'
interest f.a t4lr
G,l..- ->...v s.--s-. Di t.Ie steyys
ts.ns.s. itl.a',.s aleri rpl.iEtay aUti
q arHt 60 i%'vi H.. srt*i
$50 stot. ,.., al aAIrfiest. wiil iiahe III
eSuiDis at tue " GRID , ialT
The BRUSH woIIiaD . committee wilI
EXHIBIT 1T tue exposition o~Ii7inal uiaitt'
scripts from the Writings of Lilzapeti
Harriet, Harriet Martinean -'iarS Som
~erviile, Hannah More and Miss lounge.
4ne Michigan Words tar board vii
make an exhibition Ut Its newspapers
The first page OF every newspaper OIL
magazine published III the state will bt
mounted on a wood veneer leaf. var
uisiea and hung on leaf standards.
Miss Ha,steai. sister OF ex-Secretar,
Mobiles wife. has been engaged to writ
an article on The Social Life of Wash
inyton From the Earliest Administrator
to the Present Day" cor a souvenir vol
ulne prepared iy women for the World
fair.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

Yesterday afternoon the premises re
Gently occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. 5.
Symons was crowded with .lie friends Of
the deceased, who had assembled to pay
their last respects to the dead. Rev. l.
Newton Ritner Of Fort Keogh conducted
the funeral services. and after selections
by the choir. made a short and most ap-
propriate address. after which the re
mains were sealed up in the casket and
prepared for shipment to Hartford this
morning.
\ telegram has been received from
c. f. Goodrich. the son Of Mrs. Symons
stating that he would meet the body
and proceed with it to Hartford.
During the recent visit OF the de
ceased to her daughter. the latter chill
became very much attached to Mrs
Synons' pet dog. MAZE" and it was de
tcrmined yesterday to send him by ex
press to the little girl.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

Yesterday Mr.. +. Il. kennard OF the
firm Of Uolbert Il Kcnnard. arrived at
the stock yards below this city with
nine unusually choice stations. includ-
ing > German Coach. , Cleveland Bays.
l CIyde. | pcrcheron and grades. and
will remain about - days with them.
taking in the stock meeting. Mr.. Ken
nard will make most satisfactory prices
to anyone who wants to purchase an ami
NAL Of either kind. and will guarantee
them.
II is Mr.. kennard's intention To re
move his family to Miles City and locate
in order that he may hc closeto his range
| interests on the north side.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

There is but one opinion among phyfl-
ologists ~ to the proper position of the
feet. and that is thoroughly opposed to
the opinions Of the dancing master orthe
drill sergeant. Astudy of ancient sculp-
ture will show that no such conventional
method OF standing or walking was
known anlon:, the Greeks. Here the feet
are turned straight ahead. with no i'll.
clination to the right or left. This is the
position which our sculptors prescribe
for their models as the most natural and
graceful one IN standing and walking.
DR.. Thomas Ellis. Il OF the highest
authorities. III Il monograph on this sub
iect names tie fair. square position III
walkingas the most easy and natural one
giving the greatest support to n BODY
with the least exertion. In this position
the feet are placed straight ahead anf
she lincsof the footsteps are slightly apar'
and are parallel. This is the light. aler
walk of the Aral, and is different from
the stoalthy step Of the Red Indian.
While the indian holds his feet straigh
OFT. he steps 80 that Il single line coul'
be drawn through his footprints.
liz. Ellis secs ~ lar lis 10 attribute til
deiern4i.v CT fat i~onteGaess to the habit
ual turning out Of the toes. He call
attention 70 the arthe.i foot and fine car
riase Of tire Arab Us t,.e result of hi
ann OF I,laattit"< IS feet on ii.
groun0 -tiiica@o II: ale.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

in Chicago during the time Of the Fair
viz: May lst to October Both; gives their
nam : and addresses. and number ol
rooi.ts cac will have 10 spare. The book
also gives d list Of the hotels and heir
locations: has twelyefuli- p.re lar4e-sca!c
maps, eacL representing Z 5rct'"n a tie
CITY. 50 thatw this Information before
him the intending visitor himself. car al
leisure. select the quarter of the city in
which he would prefer To stop. cores
| bonding in advance with n or more
families in that locality vita regard to
rates and the Accommodations desired.
CHAs. S. Frr. y. +. X. K.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

We authorize our advertised druggist
10 sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. coughs and colds. upon
this condition. II you are afflicted with
IA cough. cold. or n lung. throat or
chest trouble. and will use this remedy
as directed. giving it a fair trial. and e X
~perience no benefit. yea may return the
bottle and have your money refunded
We could not make this offer did we no,
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. 1t never disappoints
| Trial bottles free ut John Wright,s drug
| store. Large size zoe and 81.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25
An Election For school Bonds.

An election will be held at the school
house in District No. ! on Saturday,
April 1. 1893 for the purpose OF submit
ting to the electors Of said district the
question whether the board OF Trustees
Of said district shall be authorized to is
sue coupon bonds to the amount OF So
600 to raise funds to enable them to in
crease the school facilities of said dis
trict, Said bonds to bear interest at the
rate Of 6 per centum per annum payable
semi-annually. Said bonds to be paya
BILE and redeemable at the expiration OF
ten (1O) years from the date of their is
sue. unless the same are redeemed at thu
end Of five t5) years; which is to be OPP
toned by the board Of trustees of sait
district. Polls open from two 90 to 81
90 o'clock p. m.
Bv order of the board Of trustees.
GEO. w. ALLERToN.
Clerk.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

When told that tobacco hurts them;
their wives never do. because shattered
nerves. weak eyes. chronic catarrh and
lost manhood tells the story. If your
husband uses tobacco, you want him to
quit. post yourself about No-to-bac the
wonderful, harmless, guaranteed tobac-
co habit cure. by sending for our little
book titled: Don't Tobacco Spit Your
Lie Away mailed free. Drug stores
generally sell No-to-bac.
The STERLING REMEDY CO.,
Indiana Mineral Springs, Indiana.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

PROPOSALS FOR CAVALRY
HORSES Chief Quartermaster. De
partment of Dakota. st. Paul, Mimi,
March 10. 1s93.-SEALED PROPOS-
AIS, in triplicate. subject to the usual
conditions. will be received at this Office
until II o'clock A.. NJ. April Is. 1893. and
opened then. for furnishing this De
pMrtment with two hundred and thirty
Cavalry Horses. Contracts will provide
for an increase or decrease OF twenty t30
percent. in the number stated. and bids
for a less number will be entertained
Blank forms Of proposals. and full in
| structions to bidders. may be had OF
application to this office. The Govern
ment reserves the right to reject the
whole or any part Of any bids received
JOHN Y. fUREY. t.uartermaster. Z
S. A., Chief Quartermaster.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

The best salvc III the world FOR cuts.
bruises. sores. ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores. letter. chapped hands. chiihlalns
corns and skin cruptions. and positively
cures piles Or no pay required. II IS
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price DE per box.
For sale by John Wright.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-03-25

| wish 10 inform the people Of Miles
City and the surrounding neighborhood
tina, | have leased the premises known
as the Court House saloon for IA bakery
and have just completed a new and i'm
proved coal oven. 1t may be Il little
farther to walk, but it will pay you to
trade with me. Our ne loaves are one
pound each. Ice loayes two pounds each
as the law requires. Our bread is pure
home made bread. Try it once you will
use no other. Darnall. Glib l. Co
keep it, fresh every day. Rye bread ant
Graham.
EDWARD ~INGLETT.