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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-30

Or.
Warrants cancelled by limitat'nS 2 40
Cash on hands in county funds. 21.5S9 6S
Net Indebtedness March 1, 1893 2,7O1 80
IS
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-30

Special Fund, School Dist. No. 10.
Cash on hand March 1, 1S92.--$ 90 "a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-30
Presidential Appointments.

Chairman Board of Commissioner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05

capacity for 900 10 1908 persons, and 1T is TO
be ready for occupancy by April LIST: The
contractors for the tabernacle are Messrs.
Tyler Il McCabe.
Al out that time the work of tearing
down the old church will begin.
THE NEw BUILDING.
The proposed new structure 10 TO be o
very handsome building of Gothic style,
with bIowustOne and terra-cotta TRIM
mngs. The seating capacity Is to be
/ 500. The exterior on both TWenty-fourth
and n streets will be- faced with brown
stone. The exterior cornices are to be
copper. The roofs will DO covered with
Buckingham blue slate with copper
ridges. The floor Of the auditorium 10 TO
be tllshed from three sides to centre,
and tho seats are 10 be curved pews. The
interior will be finished throughout IN
natural Virginia or North Carolina pine,
oiled, rubbed, and varaIshe1. The church
IL to have all modern sanitary arrange
ments and is 20 be heated 10y hot air from
large furnace in the basement, with 8
registers in the auditorium, IN the Sum
day school, l in the inian. department,
and I III the ladies' pRrl0r 1t IS TO be
lighted by gas and electricity. All the
windows except those in the rear are to
have stained glass.
Another feature of tho binding will be q
beautifully-appointed parlor.
TO PUSH THE WORK.
The present pastor Of the church, Rev.
George II. Raw, Is an able preacher and an
indefatigable Christian worker. He has
manifested all along that untiring energy
and zeal III both his pastoral and church
work which characterized the lives of his
predecessors at Unlon-Station. With the
very efficient assistance OF the Building
Committee. consisting of Messrs. Q. III. Has
ser chairman. V. Hechler, Jr., G. f..
Brauer. Il. G.. Bristow. 9. ". Enos, L. G.
Bates, and j. II. G. Walker, will push TO
Just as speedy completion as possible the
work on both the tabernacle ana church.
ABOUT A THOUSAND MEMBEBs
The membership of this church now
numbers something over one thou
sand. At the conference meeting last No
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
THEIR NEW CHURCH.
The Building TO Be Erected by
the union-Stallon People.
PICTURE AND DESCRIPTION.
One Of tho Handsemsst gosses OF wer-
chip In the City-Tts History
snd Many Pastora

Old Union-Station church IL 10 be torn
Gown and n new, handsome, modern, and
commodious house OF worship to be
erected in its place.
Those good Methodists who have 80 long
attended religious services in the building
which has stood at the corner of Twenty
fourth and N streets since 1854 will see its
walls pulled down with reluctance, even
though they are to be given much more
imposing and beautiful ediice in which to
worship.
The new church, the plans for which
were drawn by Messrs. Poindexter a
Bryan, architects. will, when completed.
DO one OF the prettiest and largest sacred
structures IN the city. 1t Is 20 be con-
etructed at cost OF $25.777 aud the prlyi-
lego of using the material IN the old
building. The new edifice will be erected
ON tho site OF the old one. and Mr.. James
Fox is TO be the contractor.
The congregation hopes to be able 10
hold meetings in the Sunday school room
of the new house OF worship by next tall,
and IL Is believed that by Christmas the
auditorium will be ready for occupancy.
While the house is being built the con-
gregstiou will worship IN large taber-
nacle to be erected at the corner OF Twenty
third street aud Church Hill avenue. This
Temporary structure Will contain q seating
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
FIN DE Steele coURTsHlP.
Free from the Social Conventionalities OF
By-Gone Days.

By-Gone Days.
They had thoroughly agreed that they
were fortunate living IN On age free from
tho ridiculous social conventiOnalltie5 Of
the days agone, with thor lrksome re-
straint upon tho healthy promptings or
natural instincts. Suddenly no thrust MS
char away from the glowing CRATE and
changed tho subject with something OK
impatieuce in ais manner, says the Detroit
Tribune. ~.
Will YOU" he casually inquired, light
inc n cirnrette as he spoke, " be MINOR"
The elegant lady became serious IN al
instant. a smile had been playing abont
her fnely-chIseled lips, but It He'd the
moment the significance Of his worcs
dawned upon her.
tones.
With deft movement OF her taper fn-
gers she produced from the folds ot -
gown dainty notebook.
~ must consult my diary"
Raoidly she turned the leaves, pausing
now and then to scrutinlze page.
g fear"-
Her face was sober with doubt.
THAT | cannot"
There was tinge of regret in the melli-
fuous voice.
Yes. am sure. must decline"
The suitor rested his russell shoe on the
brass cuspidor and blew smoke through
his nose.
Curse it," he observed.
She sighed.
NO" she proceeded, thouGhtfully, II
cannot be yours At least not this eve. l
find upon consulting my diary that yester-
dav morning became engaged 70 marry
another. The option runs for forty-eight
hours and it won't expire until to-mor-
row."
lie rose from his seat and fingered his
hat nervously.
Pm 50 sorry" she faltered.
He bowed.
Cant You wait day?" she inquired.
with Just a suggestion of eagerness.
lie shook his head.
IL expect ere them" no sadly replied,
Ito have asked the hands of no less than
four ladies in succession. not counting
yourself. It's not to be expected that all
will refuse me-"
True
He could not help but notice that a
shade of vexation crept across her counte-
nance.
Perhaps" no remarked with the final
Whit from his cigarette, Il NAV get
around to you some time next summer"
She retained perfect composure, but 1t
was easy 10 see that she was pleased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
WICKED, IMMORAL, UNHEALTHFUL.
DIR. Mary Walker Also Says Crinoiine VIII
initiate Against Rapid Transit.

DR.. Mary Walker, who recently cele-
brated the twenty fifth anniversary of her
emancipation from petticoats, says the
New York World. was seen Sunday night
at her apartments. at No. 323 west Twenty
ninth street. and talked about the coming
Of the crinoline.
My first objection 10 crinolins." said
tho Doctor. Us that it causes nervous
affections by the constant swaying motion
and the bearing down weight OF the hoops
on the hips, slight as that weight may be.
Personally, ] never wore hoopskirts or cor
sets, either. but pve tried them on Just to
see how they feel.
1.-The second argument against the wear
ing of crinoline Is the insufficient protec-
ton afforded to the wearer. Ii IS decided
ly immoral in many waYs. Getting IN and
out of street-cars and climbing up the ; l.
stairs are instances sufficient to illustrate
my meaning. The hoop-skirt interferes
with the everyday duties OF women also.
It's wicked thing. Why, rapid transit
will be impossible; ten women will I'LL up
q car. men will get tripped up, and all
sorts OF trouble will follow If hoop-skIrts
become the fashion. The poo mon will
be deprived of their rights. D. But |
want TO speak a word here for ,.e clothes
] wear. Their mode5ty, their convenience.
their utility, all recommend their general
use by women"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
NEW LUMINOUS COMPASS.
The Helmsman Has Only to Watch Two
Lines OF Light.

The luminous compass recently intro
duced in the French navy consists or an
ordinary Thompson compass. says the
Louisville Courier Journal.
During the day it is employed in the
usual way, az night a vertical line OF light
Is thrown from the pinnacle light upon the
interior side of the compass box, between
the card and the glass, by means OF CON-
bination of lenses aud mirrors.
This line is tor the time being q fixed
line and bears known relation to the d.
rection of the ships keel.
From another combination of lenses and
mirrors above the centre of the card So
cond ray of light Is thrown upon the int.
rior side of the compass box. and this,
after suitable adjustment, moves around
the card moves.
This line, being of different length, is
easily distinguishable from the other. and
it may be temporarily set so as to bear any
desired relation TO any point on the card.
In steering the helmsman has simply TO
move his wheel so as TO keep the two lu-
minous lines in the same straight line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
Biaine's virginia Ancestors.
ne Editor ofae washington Siar.

60 ne Editor tie Washington Star:
Those who have heretofore referred to
MIR. Biaiue's ancestors seem TO be unac-
ouainted with his Virginia progenitors.
John and Elizabeth Osburn nee Howard,
who were bis neutrality-suspicious. and
grandmother. came with tho irst settlers
to this county In 1875 and settled on
body of land that from that time 10 the
present has been owned by their descend
ants. Their daughter Elizabeth married
John Purcell, whose daughter Iamer mar.
ried Neil Gillespie. the grandfather and
grandmother of Mr.. Blame, a number OF
whose aged relatives ara still living, who
remember his grandfather. grandmother.
their daughter. who married Ephraim
Blame. and Mr. Blaine in his childhood.
Notably among these Is William Osburn,
who, although nearly 7S years OF age. SILL
retains his mental powers in fall vigor md
Is widely known on account OF his know
ledge. thrift, and integrity.
do not attempt now TO give in detail
the history of his Virginia ancestors.
yirginians have habit Of keeping trace
Of their stock. The source from which he
pprASg has Drersd to BE- = coed enc. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
Electricity for Propeiiing Water Craft.

Electricity for Propeiiing Water Craft.
To ne Editor Of he Dispdtch'
Tho public is to-day anxiously looking
forward to the general application or cleo
tricity to the propelling OF water. craft.
Steam Is so generally accepted as the one
great agent for the propulsion OF boats
and vessels that the average person would
be much surprised could he but realize
the progress that Is being made IN apply
ing 10 this purpose the subtle aud power
full agent, electricity. AZ we stand upon
the threshold and look ahead WITH pro-
phetic eve to the wonders to be ac-
complished in this field the expert
cree of the past teaches us that
the realization may tar exceed our hopes,
for remember the spirit of unbelief that
peryaded the breasts of the most learned
In Fulton's time; then witness tho eYolu-
ton Of the first crude steamboat into the
.palatial Atlantic liner.
In 1907 Robert Fulton, of New York,
launched the first successful steam-pro-
PEELED boat in America. or IN the world
the Clermont. The boat proper was built
by Charles Brown in Now York; the en-
ginc was built in England. Her dimen-
sions were Length, l30 feet depth,
feet; breadth. Is feet. Her trial trip was
made Ia August, 1897, from New York TO
Albany, those on board being tultons
friends the mechanics. and SIX passengers.
When the steamer left the New York docks
il was amid the jeers OF the ignorant and
coarse Jokes and ridicule OF the incredu-
lous. On her way up the Hudson she ex-
cited tho astonlshment of the inhabitants,
many of whom had never heard OF an Gu
CINE, much less OF q steamboat. Some edu-
Gated excursionlsts who were on the river
bank and saw her pass in the night described
her in their letters TO their friends as
monster moving on the waters, detying the
winds and the tide, breathing sulphurous
vapor and snorting flames aud smoke"
-Four years after Fultons death. which oc,
Cured in 1915, the Savannah ploughed
the pillows of the ocean and made safe
transatlantic passage. How long before
the lightning, now being rapidly tanned
to the use Of man. will supply the motive
force 10 drive great ships through the
waters of the deep and relegate the ones
great ocean steamer TO realms OF history
Sir William Thompson, TO whose pro
found knowledge the world has paid
reverence for more than generation, on
January o, 1889, concluded one of his
elaborate lectures in these impressive
words: I'VE really know nothing below
the surface of this grand subject which
constitutes tho subject of electrical engi-
neering." l am yours. STUDENT,
March 4, 1898.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05

VA ANTED, WOOD TURNER.
w Apply % THOMAS DREVRR. Stair
Builder, 3O3 west Cary street. NH 6-It'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
Gossip Lan- a.

BY MARY g. WILKINS.
It IS not on tho slgn-Oo sir,
Go search both FAR aud wide;
Or In tho town dlreciory,
The map, o, railway guide:
And II you ask your neighoor, sir,
You ask, alas In vain,
For no one er admitted yet
She lived Ia Gossip Lane.
II - fearful neishborhOod,
So secret aud - sly;
Although the gossiDs O'tentimes
Include the rich aud hisb,
I'm told They're even canaibels,
And when they dine or sup,
b. way OF change ih3y u turn about
And eat eacI oshor Up.
They much preferthe youthful, sir,
Tho modest, truo, and rare:
They grind up character and all,
Aud call it Wholesome fare!
And should the ne pless vfct' 10 shrfnk,
They heed not cries OF pain;
These very thirsty cannibals
That live IN Gossip Lane.
II you should chance to dino with thon,
Pray never be deceived.
Wnen th0y seem most Ike trnest friends
They're least 10 bo believed;
Their claws arc sheathel IN yeyet, Dir,
Their teeth are ma by smlos--
AMI woe botibe the innocent
Who falls beneath she wllesi
When they have singled ont their prey
They make q cai-iike spring,
Or hug th9m Ike a serpent, ere
They plant tho fatal sting;
And then they wash their giilty hands,
But don't eGace tho stain
These very greedy cannlbals
That live IN Gossip Lane.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05

vember there were 97s members reported,
but there have been large number OK
additions SINCE that time. This church
was founded in the forties, when the popu-
iation in the eastern portion OF the city,
known as Church and Union Hills, having
increased considerably, and TRINITY
church (then near the Exchange hoteil
being too remote 20 accommodate those
residing in this rev settlement, IT was
considered q most excellent plan to. secure
a more convenient place OF worship ior
them. A number. Of Jealous laymen. ID
GLIDING Joseph Rockingham, Andrew "
Richardson, John Nettles, William meal
lister. George Ferguson. William Oatiin,
and Isaac Austin were tho promoters OF
this movement.
At first prayer-meetines were held In q
house situated on venable street between
Twenty-fourth and Twenty-htth. linen
dertakine proved successful, and IN ls43
Rev. Leonidas Rosser was apo. nted oy
the conference to take charge OF the en-
terprise and organize q church. This was
ACCOMPLISHED with the aid OF one hundred
members (residing in that section) OF
Trinity church, who were duly transferred.
The work of Rev. Ir. Rosser was prose;
cuted with great vigor, and as matter OF
oourse the church prospered from the very
beginning. In short while plain though
comfortable wooden structure was erect
ed on the west side OF Twenty fifth street
between n and D. This building is still in
existence. and is now occupied by q
coiored congregation OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
The little edifice was dedicated with the
name "Asburyn By Rev. Mr.. Rosser on
June Is, 1874. During Mr.. Rosser's frs:
pastorate. which ended in November OF
that year. there was an extensive revival
and an addition to the church OF more
than 100 members.
NEEDED LARGER cHURca.
Both tho congregation and the church
continued to grow steadily and healthily
until the year 1854. when, under the pasto-
rate of Rev. Francis J. Boggs, the congre-
cation of Asbury had grown too large for
its house. After great deal of discussion
rs TO the details plans were finally drawn
and adopted for the erection of another
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
A BIeAMIsT Welded IN JAIL.
Recapturs of q Notorious Burglar-How
the Prisoners Made Their Escape.


Correspondence Of tho RIcsmond Dispatch.I
HENDERSON, N. c., March 4.ABob Powell
and Carrie Morgan. the colored couple
sentenced 10 twelve and eighteen months
Imprisonment on Tuesday. were married
in the jail yesterday evening by Squire
Goodrich, with the consent OF Judge Shu-
ford. 1t is ascertalned this morning that
tho groom has another, and probably two
more, living wives.
Mr.. Hal Macon, of Warrsnton, brought
IN the notorious burglar, John Lyon, who
escaped IN the general jail delivery here
two weeks ago, yesterday and delivered
of prison he has been to Nash county.
where be stole horse and rode him back
TO this county, where he sold him on
Wednesday to another negro for 50 cash
and note at six months for S2S. He said
the negro boy Jim Green, employed by
Tailor Buck Lewis left the jail doors un.:
locked for their escape In consideration OF
SO paid him by one of the prisoners. The
boy Green has been arrested and confined
in jGll 10 await trial.
LEASED doLD-NISE.
Mr.. George p. Hart, agent for mining
syndicate, was here on Thursday, and con-
cluded a contract of lease and sale with
DIR. G. s. BOYD for his gold-mine property
near Ransom's bridge, IN Warren county.
The consideration was $4,000.
Mucn interest is manifested here in the
recent action Of the Legislature partlcu-
larry in reference to the State-Guard APP
preparation and the tobacco bill. Our
order buyers are much disconnected. and
some of them will probably move their
business to another State. The bill IS
complete EN- barge upon tho American To-
bacco Company, and unless tho courts de-
eide it is in conflict with the national
interstate commerce law this company
will have TO cease TO do business in North
Carolina. Public sentiment here is strong
against tho trust, and we're that only az
fected but few tears would bo shed.
Tobacco receipts continue large. The
quality yesterday and to-day ls not so good
as receipts IN the earlier part OF the week
The Circuit Court Is still engaged in ex-
animation OF witnesses in the Young-will
case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
WE WILL SAVE YOU

money, trouble, and q world OF dissatis-
faction if you buy our HATS. Every
body is anxious to save money, and to
do it buy our HATS. If you miss this
opportunity you are bound to be dis
satisfied not only with what you buy,
but with what it has cost you. Our
HATS are Al in every respect, and your
judgment will be Al il you buy. You
will think the price absurdly low and the
quality exceptionally high. Low prices
and high quality cause the largest kind
OF satisfaction. We run the Salts
FACTION HOUSE. Take your pa
tronage where it Will pay you the best
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05

WANTED, A No. l TOOL-SHARP-
w ENEk. Apply to ANDREW BROWN,
Granite and Brownsione Yard, corner seventh
md anal stregts. nah bit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05

GALAXY OR COMMISSION TO
~ agents I. handle the PATENT CHEMICAL
INK ERASfNG Z ENClL- Tho most useful and
novel Invention OF the age. Erases INK thorough
~ N two seconds. Works Ike magic. 700 20
500 per cent. pront. Agents making $50 per
week. We also wan. q GENERAL AGENT 70
take charge OF territory AMI appoint sab-agents
A rare cnsnce 10 MAKE money. Write Tor terms
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Xl24 "a
Crosse, Wis. ~ l-22St
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05


Brandreth's Pills are the best medicine
known.
Frs. They are purely vegetable. in fact
q medicated food.
Second. The same dose always produces
the same eifect--othef purgatiyes require
increased doses and finally cease acting.
TAsrd They purify the blood.
Fourth. They inyigorate the digestion
and cleanse the stomach and bowels.
rim. They stimulate the liver and carry
of vitiated bile and other depraved secre-
tons.
The first two or thrce doses tell the
story. Tue skin becomes clear, the eye
bright, the mind active. digestion is re-
stored, eostiyeness cured, the animal yigor
Is recruited. and all decay arrested.
brsndreth's Pills are sold IN every drug
and medicine store. either plssn or:sugsr-
coated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
CONGRATULATIONS
WIRED BY The NJ. C. LEGISLATURE
TO GROVER AND THE COUNTRY.
worst Blizzard Of tho winfer at Raleigh
Eight Normal Schools for Nsgroes-
Penitentisry Appropriation.
rspcc,, telegram % the Dl.patcn.l

R1ueH. N. O., March 4.-The House
and Senate to-day adopted by rising vote
and amid great applause resolution con-
graduating the country and Grover Cleve-
land upon the latter's Inauguration. and
both branches sent him their compliments
by telegraph.
The bill to-day became law to estab-
iish eight instead OF SIX State normal
schools for negroes.
The blizzard and snow-storm, which
ragged without ceasing here all OF to-day,
is one of the worst of the winter and 8
hard freeze has begun.
A CoNTINGENr.
To-day bill became q law making q
contingent appropriation to the peniten-
tiary of $4,000 a year, to be used only in
case the Governor shall certify it to lie alb
soluteiy necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
The fIaiI-Robbrry Mystery.

Several DAYS ago the DISPATCH noted
that the police were in search of negro
who was known to have had IN his posses
sion checks, bundle OF letters. and lot
of stamps supposed to have been stolen
from a United States bag. One of the
checks is known to have been mailed from
a station on the Peninsula Division OF the
Chesapeake and OHIO railway. but no re-
port has been received at the post-office
here of any missing mailbag or any loss of
all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
Hts Mild Eebuke.
Chicago Tribune

Brethren" said the pastor. taking off
his glasses to wipe them and surveying
the congregation with a fatheriy smile,
81 have received an invitation to exchange
pulpits next Sunday with preacher in o
neigh boring town. / DO not feel at liberty
to make the exchange. BRETHREN" con-
tinued the good man, putting on his
glasses again and looking over them in an
distracted way at the influential men,
bers of his flock in the front seat. "for
the reason that the mortgage on this
church. building, which was given about
six years ago 10 secure an Indebtedness of
S375.s4, covers the pulpit also.
" Hark From the tombs doleful sound
Mine esv, attend the cry!
"Please sing without lining"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05

Or. J. G. Hiden. of Grove-Avenue Bap-
tist church, has kindly consented to give
brs highly entertaining lecture on Edgar
Allan Pos at Leigh-Street Baptist church
FRIDAY evening, March 10th. 8 O'clock.
humorous, pathetic. and sympathetic.
The lecture is under the auspices of the
willing Hands Society of Leigh-Street
Baptist church. The public are cordially
invited and admission IS free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
MEETINGS-FirSt Monday.

SYRACUSE LODGE. KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAS.
IyANuOE LODGE. KNIGHTS or PYTHIA9.
RICHMOND LODGE, ODD-FELL0WS.
ISDfANOLA Tribe, RED MEN.
ANNOWAN TRIBE RED MEN.
LEE COUNCIL, FRATEENAL CIRCLE.
EAsT-ESD LODaR. GOLDEN CHAIN.
LEE COUNCIL. MECHANICS.
PATRICK HENRY COUNCIL, mECHkNTcS
GRACE COURT, EQUITABLE LEAGuk.
SrOSEWAIL GROVE. pEUIDS.
RESCUE LODGE, GOOD TEMPLARs.
CHARITY LODGE, GOOD TENPLAA5.
A'GILL CATHOLIC UNION.
AICHaOND LODGE. ElKA
"E" COMPANY, FIRST VIRGINIA REGIMENT.
CARPENTERS BROTHERHOOD.
HgSRICO UNION LODGE, hAsOSS.
sTONEwALL CLUB, no. 81, LYCEUN LHAGCB OF
AMERICA.