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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-15
"Ha! Here's crunab of that same bread.
Did uou see that, Mr.. KnGppT

"Hd! Here's q crumb of that same bread.
Did you see that. Mr.. Kndpp%
yes-there's blood on the edges. Here,
take the lantern, Mr.. Fenton, l must
see how the skin looks underneath. Oh,
gentlemen, no shirt! The poorest dock
hand has shirt! Brocaded vest and
no shirt; but he don't want my pity,
not now. All, only bruise over the
heart. Sirs. what did you make out of
thisw
AS none of them had even seen 1t
Knapp was not the only one to remain
silent.
"Shall | tell you what make out of
it?" said the lad. rising hurriedly from
the floor which he had as hurriedly
examined. This old man has tried to
take his life with the dagger already
wet with the blood Of Agatha Webb.
But his arm was too feeble. The point
only pierced the vest. wling off a
little blood In its passage. Then the
weapon fell from his hand and struck
the floor. as you will see by the fresh
dent in the old board | am standing
on. Have you anything to say against
that"
Again the detective opened his lips
and might have spoken. but Sweet
water gave him no chance.
"Where Is the letter he was writing"
he demanded. Have any Of you seen
any paper lying about here?"
"He was not writing" objected
Knapp; "he was reading-reading In
that old Bible you see there"
Sweetwater caught up the book. look
ed it over and laid it down. with that
same serious twinkle Of his eye they
had noted in him before.
"He was writing" he insisted. "See.
here is his pencil" And he showed
them the battered end Of small lead
pencil lying on the edge Of his chair.
Writing at some time," admitted
Knapp.
Writing just before the deed" in
sisted Sweetwater. Look at the fin
gers of his right hand. They have not
moved since the pencil fell out Of
them"
"The letter. or whatever it was. shall
be looked for" declared the constable.
Sweetwater bowed. his eyes rowing
restlessly into every nook and corner
Of the room.
"The brother. James, was the strong
er," he remarked; "yet there Is no
evidence that he made any attempt at
suicide"
"How do you know that it was sui
eide John attempted" asked some one.
"Why might not the dagger have fallen
from James hand In an effort to Kill
his brother"
Because the dent in the floor would
have been to the right of the chair
instead Of to the left" he returned
Besides, James hand would not have
failed so utterly. since he had strength
to pick up the weapon afterward and
lay it where you found it."
"True, we found it lying on the
table" observed Abel. scratching bis
head in forced admiration Of his old
schoolmate.
Gall easy. very easy" Sweetwater re-
marked, seeing the wonder In every
eve. Matters like those are for q
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-15

HAY IN ROUND BALEs-Hay, as we'll
as cotton, Is put up nowadays in cylin-
drical bales, a standard round bale be-
ing 1S inches in diameter and 36 inches
in length. Such a bale packed at the
pressure under which it would be put
up for domestic use would weigh about
200 pounds; as packed for export such
a bale would contain about 275 pounds.
There is put up for army use bale OF
the same diameter, but only IL inches
in length. which contains approximate
ly 14O pounds Of hay.
In the cylindrical bale given guam
tity of hay is gotten into less than half
the space that it would occupy in a
square bale; and there are asserted for
it other advantages, including freedom
from mould, preservation of the sweet
ness Of the hay and greatly reduced
combustibility.
Thousands Of tons Of hay in cylindri-
cal bales have been shipped to the
American army in the Philippines, and
large quantities of 1t have been used
by the British army In South Africa.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-15
NORTH CAROLINA TOWNS.
Charlotte Is the Second City Ia the State
Gastonla, 4A,6i0.

The census department has issued a
bulletin giving the population of North
Carolina towns Of 1000 population and
over. The bulletin is as follows:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
Is What the Germans, Austrians and Italians Will
Do ii the Other Powers Withdraw Says
Vienna Correspondent.
NOTHING OF SPECIAL INTEREST FROM PEKIN.
Russia Disposed to Act with the United States i'm
Preserving the Integrity of the Chinese
Empire.

that heavy French relnforcements
are landing Mt Taku.
Iii Hung Chang has been accepted
by Russia as n diplomat and that
power, regarding her mission to
Pekin finished, has invited the other
powers to follow her example and
withdraw.
According To news agency report.
there is no doubt in London official
circles as To the attitude Of England.
II il pointed out that the withdraw
al from Pckin at the present moment
without definite understanding with
the Chinese government would GER
tninly be courting recurrence Of re-
cent events.
Not even Ii Hung Chang would
compensate for withdrawal to the
coast. Not until there Is definite
understanding with the central gov
ernment would England consent To
withdrawal Of troops.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

London. Sept, I, 40 a. m.-The
Inst direct dispatch under Pckin date
is now nearly a fortnight old.
An undated message has been re-
cciycd Mt Nicnnn reporting that the
ullied troops marched through the
imperial palace on August y, but it
IL known that this date had been
fixed 10y the allies as the date for
marching through the palace. There
IL M Otler news.
The llOngkong correspondent Of
the Daily Mail says that the Canton
officials have been ordered To- trans
nit all possible revenue To the north
for war purposes md that all pay Of
officials from viccroys downward
has been stopped during hOstilitics.
The Vienna correspondent OF the
STANDARD says he has learned through
II good source that the Germans,
Austrians and Italians will remain
In Pekin even should the Russians
withdraw.
Shanghai dispatches express the
greatest astonlshmcnt Mt the idea OF
the evacuation Of Pckin.
The Daily mail says cdtorially
that Russia may huve made secret
treaties with China behind the bucks
OF the powers.
The Standard expresses grntiiira-
tiun at the explanation That the
United states government does not
approve Of Russian proceedings.
The Daily Express publishes an in
tervicw with New York Chinaman,
Liu Chua, now staying In London,
who admits Iii Hung Chung's du-
plicity and his rooted antagonism to
western ideas"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
Death Of Thos. T. Morgan.
(Riyer Press.l

Thos. +. Morgan, an nld-time resi-.
dent OF this part OF Montana, was
found dead this friday morning,
in a room adjoining McCauley x
Colegates's saloon. The body was
found sitting in n chair and death
evidently came during sleep. A cor
oner's inquest was held during the
day, and a verdict of death from
natural causes was returned.
Thos. +. Morgan came to Fort
Benton about % years ago from
Dubuque, and entered the employ oi
T. &. Power X Bro, rs shipping
clerk and in other capacities. He
was one OF their trusted employees
and remained with them until 1881,
when he started Il general merchan-
disc store mt stanford. He carried
on this business until n few years
ago when it was disposed to A. j.
Slough, and Mr.. Morgan turned
his attention to the horse industry
In which he was largely interested.
He made his home in Minot, y. Dak.,
and made several horse shipments to
that locality. Some sixteen years
ago, Mr.. Morgan was married to
Edith, eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Brinkman, OF the
Marias.
TON" Morgan was about IS
years Of age, and had Il large circle
OF friends in this section who will be
grieved to hear oi his sudden death.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
Democratic Political Gossip.

Since the last issue OF this paper
quite number OF Democratic cnudI-
dates for the office Of assessor have
developed ana their merits ARE being
earnestly discussed by the politicians
on the street corners and in the
hotels. In addition to j. O. Gllkcr.
son, thenames OF W. Il, Polly. of 'tlcA.
and X. G.. Jackson, Of Lcwistown,
are mentioned, and II issald that any
of these gentlemen would he willing
To have the lightning strike in his
territory. John Marshall. ut Upper
Cottonwood creek, has also been
spoken uf NJ "A possible candidate for
this position.
\ candidate for county clerk and
recorder has been discovered in the
person OF Geo. \. Gilpatrick, of Ar.
mells. who has been in town for sew
eral days and Is being steadily boomcd
by his friends. Ii Is believed that he
has signilied his willingness to accent
the nomination.
A new deal Is now on to bring J A.
Weaver to the front as n candidate
upon the legislative ticket with ". T..
Cort. Hitherto 1t has been supposed
that Weaver was in pursuit OF the
nomination for sheriff, "A fnct which Is
not denied by his friends, but an OBJ
s,acle to the realization Of this ambl.
tion appeared In the person of Tom
Shaw. To turn Shaw down would
create rupture in the pnrty past
mending; hence Mr.. Shaw will he re-.
nominated for sheriff by ncclamma.
tiOn and Mr.. Weaver will be Obliged
to console himself with the doubtful
prospect of Legislative hunors.
The nomination for treasurer will
probably go to Marion Burke, oi
stanford, and II not for that Office hc
is almost bound to bc on the ticket I'm
some quality.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
ANXIOUS for News.

London, Sept. ., i:25 n. m.-Thc
continued absence Of news from
Pekin, the lntcst dispatches from Chi
nesc capital being ten days ago, Is
causing anxiety as To the situation
there. As the country is known to
be swarmlng with armed Boxer
bands, it Is not strange that cour-
icrs are unable to reach Tientsin.
Latest Information IL to the effect
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
REPUBLICAN IN POLITICS. AND DEVOTED TO THE MI

packed and made ready for shipment
to some other part of the state, pre-
sumably tn Carbon county. Al
though the matter has been kept
rather quiet, the option which Mr..
Barnes, as agent for Walter Cooper,
held upon the plant was taken up on
Friday and all Of the details of the
transfer arranged. Under the terms
Of this agreement Mr. Johns receives
sum which amounts in the aggre-
gate to about $4,000 for his interests
in the paper, and as part of the con-
sideration the mortgage OF S43l rest
ing upon the plant will be assumed
and paid off by the parties making
the purchase. The subscription list
OF the Eagle will be turned over to
the Democrat, which will in the fu-
ture endeavor to supply the patrons
OF both papers with the news, and In
return the delinquent subscribers of
the Eagle will be required to pay up
to the Democrat. AS n part OF this
grand scheme OF harmony the Demo-
crat is to be published as II true ex-
ponent OF the Jefiersonlan type OF
Democracy. or, as Mr.. Johns says,
ian orthodox newspaper" avoiding
personalities, and conducted on broad
lines OF malice toward none and char
ity for all. Very careful language is,
Of course, employed in the agreement
to prevent Mr.. Johns from again en-
gaging in the newspaper business for
n term OF FIVE years, but we have his
own word for it that he values his
citizenship in this county too highly
to part with it very easily, and he
will remain right where heis, whether
his foes like 1t or not. Mr.. Johns
looked like he meant what he said
and in all probability he will he
heard of again before the ides OF
November have rolled around.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
Russia Wants to Withdraw.

Washington, Aug. 3l.-The Russian
note relative To the withdrawal OF
Iiussia's troops from China, and the
United States response thereto, were
made public today by the state de-
partment, after the cabinet had fully
considered the expediency ofso doing.
The correspondence Is unequaled In
the history of the diplomatic ex-
change. 1t may he said to illustrate
clever move by which the United
States government again has AS
sumed the lead In presenting the pol
ley Of the powers respecting the Chin
esc trouble. This was accomplished
by the state department avalling it
self ui the Russian note to address to
the powers an inquiry as to their pol
icy, and as To which reply can
scarcely be avoided.
Various meanings may be placed
upon the statements of two princi-
pals to this correspondence. Thus,
on the one hand, Ii may be noted
that while Russia announces pur-
pose to withdraw her troops from
China, still, as to the occupying force
Grnutinupl on Second Pare
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

In the call for the county convention,
1t having been decided that the action
Of the committee in appointing dele
gates some months ago should stand.
Although the Johns men obtained
nearly everything for which they
asked, the Hilgerites alsoexpress sat
isfaction with the result Of the meet
ing. Both Mr.. Hilger and Col. Bates,
Of the Democrat, appeared to be In a
particularly happy frame of mind the
day after the meeting, the former
stating that he had obtained the Cons
cesslons for which he had been work
ing, and the latter characterized the
proceedings as harmonious and aug
ering well for Democratic success In
this county. But of course the Col
onel has had but little experience in
Fergus county politics.
The representation at the meeting
was Us follows:
Standardization Burke, proxy for
Perry ~Westfall; Philbrook-W. V.
Lewis; Utica-John Dufiield and W.
n. Abbott; Ubet-J. A. j. Dawes,
proxy for =. L. Nichols; Trout Greek
B. f. Gordon. proxy for David
Machaelson;. Cottonwood - Julius
Peterson and ID. l.. Shafer; Upper
Cottonwood-I. =. Baker; Ross.
Fork-J. c. Walker; West Lewistown
j. E. Murray, proxy for W. d.
Deaton, W. W. Kimball, j. p. Barnes.
proxy for G. f. Barnes, and W. E.
Cort; East Lewistown-Frank Mosh-
ner; Deerfield-G. W. Buuley; Maiden
Henry Born; Moccasin Jacob
Nave; Stuart-Itesin Anderson; Box
Elder-George Gilpatrick; AlderGrove
j. f. Pinkley; Judith-A. Hash,
proxy for Frank King; Gilt Edge-E.
Ii. Lineburger, +. a. Barnes, j. +.
Wasson, proxy for Grant Robinson;
Irene-T. j. Johns, proxy for A. 2.
Brewington; Highfield-Joseph AS
bridge; New Year-Otto Anderson.
Since writing the above, certain
additional facts concerning this meet
ing have come to light and are now
a common topic oiconversationupon
the streets and corners OF the town.
1t is understood that the subject of
choosing a new set OF delegates to
Helena came up for discussion, Mr..
Johns offered motion ratifylng the
previous action OF the committee in
appointing delegates last May. To
this motion an amendment was sub
mitted, which was carried. while the
original motion was lost after an
amir ated discussion in which the
chairman, Mr.. Cort, took a promi-
nent part.
Mr.. j. L. Wasson, committeeman
from Gilt Edge, expressed himself in
favor of setting the date Of the county
convention as remotely as possible,
saying it was the best plan OF obtain
ing the greatest amount Of Doodle
Another committeeman favored
short campaign, because, as he said,
the character Of some OF the candi-
dates would not stand n longer test.
While this suggestion met with the
approval OF some of the committee
men, the majority were opposed to
1t and voted 1t down as bad politi.
cal move. Mr.. Wasson then subsidized
and was not heard from again for
some time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
The Entertainment at Utica.

A very pleasant social was given at
Utica last Friday In aid uf the Pres
byterlan church fund. Ii was given
under the management Of the "Mcr-
ry MlIkmalds" 10 whom the trustees
tender their merchants. The pro-
gram was as follows:
The Midnight Fire Alarm ..,...... Quartet.
Fan Dnll..,.......,.....,,...... BY Children
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

The parts were extremely well rem.
dered and held the attention Of the
audience all the wny through.
We beg To tender our hearty
thanks TO Doctor and Miss Mccoy
for their energetic efforts ON behalf
of the play.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
The Eaale Sold.

Notwithstanding frequent reports
to the contrary, the ARGUS is now In
a position to definitely assure its
readers that the Eagle plant has been
bought out and IL even now being
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

Try a Red Top high ball at the Sill.
vtr Dollar.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

Chicago, Sept. 3.-Cattle receipts.
n 900, including 5000 westerns and
| 600 Texans. Steady to 10 cents
lower. Texans strong. Butchers
stock, steady to strong; active. Ma
tives: Best on sale today one car
load, SG.10. Good to prime steers,
$3.50 to SG.lO; poor to medium, $3.50;
selected feeders, strong, 81 to $3.50;
mixed stockers. steady, S3.35to $3.50;
cows, $3.50 to SI.jO; heIiers 80 to $3.50;
Gamers, 81 TO S275: bulls, S2.Gj to
SiGJ; calves 81 TO IS. Texans. re-
ceipts, 1000. Best on sale today,
eight carloads, $i.sj; Texas fed steers
4.25 to So: Texas grass steers s3.35
To Si.2O; Texas bulls, $3.50 to $40.
'Sheep-Receipts, $4,000. Steady;
with lambs mostly 10 to ljcents 10 W.
er. Good to choice wethers, 80. 60 to
1915; fair TO choice mixed S3.i0 to
$500; western sheep. S3.4G to sa7j;
Texas sheep. $3.50 to $3.50; native
lambs 81 % to $500; western lambs
S5 to $500.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

Try Red Top high ball ut the Sil.
yer Dollar.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

Judith River melons atLehman's
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

Judith River melons ut Lehman's
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05

Shoe sale Is still on at Powers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-09-05
live Stock.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 3l.-Cattle-Iie,
ceipts 1000 including 500 westerns
and 100 Texans. Generally steady.
Western rangers strong. Natives;
Best on sale today three carloads at
$3.50; good to prime steers S5.Gj tO
SG.10; poor to medium S4.G0 to $500;
selected feeders firm, S4.00 to 81 -;
mixed stockers slow, $3.50 to $3.50;
cows $3.50 to $i.50; heiiers 50 TO 50;
Gamers, 81 to S2.7j; bulls $500 tn
S4.G0; calv5s, So to 80.
Receipts 100. Texas fed
steers, S42j to s.; Texas grass steers,
$500 tn SI.20; Texas bulls, $3.50 10
50 10.
Sheep-Weak; lambs mostly 10 cts.
lower. Good to choice wethers, 50 60
to 1885,; ,air to choice mixed, 50 10 to
1886; western sheep, 33.45 to 81 so;
Texas sheep $3.50 to $40; native
lambs S4.25 to s5.7J; western lambs
s. to 30.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-21
ARE TIRED (F TIE WHITES
PINE RIDGE INDIANS HAVE
GRIEVANCE AGAINST THE
SQUAW MEN
GET ALL THE BEST LANDS
Movement That Seeks the Removal
of All White Men Who Have
Married Indian
Women.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., May 20.-A move
ment has been inaugurated among the
Indians on the Pine Ridge reservat ton
for the purpose of removing, by
force or otherwise, from the reservation al
white men who, since the treaty of 1888
have married squaws and now live on the
reservation. The movement also includes
the removal of ali mixed bloods who re
dnquished their rights on other reserva-
tons, and going to the Pine Ridge reser-
walton have since been drawing ratfons
there. There are quite a number of the
latter scattered throughout the reserva-
ton. council of about zoo of the Pine
Ridge Indians has been held to consider
the question. Red Cloud, the famous
chief, was not present owing to i'll health
but was represented by his son, Jack Red
Cloud. The leading Indians present were
Fire Thunder and Red Shirt. United
States Indian Inspector Duncan accepted
an invitation to be present as a represent
ative Of the Indian bureau
During the council Red Shirt complained
that it was difficult for the Indians to OBJ
tain justice through the Indian inspectors
because when the inspectors came to the
reservation they were fed on cakes and
pies, and in this way unduly influenced
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-21

at this place was closed by Deputy sher77
if Mclean upon proceedings instituted
by Minneapolis creditors. Farmers of the
vicinity hold storage tickets to the
amount of 3,400 bushels of wheat, but
the heaviest single loser will be the Bank
of Belview, which had cashed storage
checks for $1,225, which are not covered
by deposits.
Owatonna-Rev. William Thomson died
Wednesday evening. The deceased was
one of the first settlers Of Steele county,
having come here in 1855. The funeral
took place yesterday, Rev. George Ira
bert, D. D., conducting the services.
Preston-The board of county commits
sioners is in session this week The sec
rotary of the state board of corrections
and charities was present Wednesday to
emphasize the condemnation of the jail.
The work of remodeling it will commence
at once.
st. Cloud-Joseph Palmer was released
from the reformatory on the order of the
supreme court and taken to Jail at Buff
falo, Wright county. Palmer was sent
up last August for grand larceny. The
principal witness against him was his
wife, nee Miss Hattie Baldwin, who mar
ried him so she would not have to testify
against him. The case was first tried on
the theory of conspiracy, but the su-
preme court holds that a declaration of
conspiracy cannot be used against an
alleged conspirator. Palmer will have a
new trial.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-21

Naturalization Lindblom a hatchtend-
er employed on the Ohio coal dock, was
killed while walking along the derrick
trestle. He fell under the wheels of a
off above the ears.
Baraboo-Henry Forb, the noted crook
who is wanted in different parts of the
state, was arrested at Okee. A few weeks
ago he escaped from. the Green Bay re-
formatory, where he was sentenced for
stealing bicycles.
Marinette-The Perley-Lowe company,
OF Chicago, purchased the seasons cut of
the Peshtigo Lumber company, which
amounts to between q, 900, OO0 and 80 COO. COO
deet. The consideration is about $500, 600
This disposes of the last big block Of
lumber in this district
Oshkosh-Walter Il. Caldwell, an old
resident Of this city, was found dead in
Ded Thursday morning. He had not been
leeLng Ill the night. before, and his death
came as great Shock, The cause is
gwen as heart disease He was ffty-
eight years of age, and the father oP
Lieut.. Frank Caldwell fiof the United
states army, now stationed in Cuba. Mr.
CaloWel was captain in the Civil war
Munroe-George R. South, one of the
pest known newspaper men of this citv
QIeo OF heart disease. Mr.. South was edi-
toI anu pupllsher of the Munroe Sun for
old. 'e0'1
LynXVIlle-John Haymon found a pearl
valued at $3OO0 while digging up clam
shells on the Mississippi river. This is
S9P tp TO De the most valuable pearl
OF this class in existence
Observation-Disclosures Lee aged eeven+y-
Two years, choked to death while eating
ms dinner at the Rock county insane
Hosplldl' OF which he was an inmate He
was a member of the famous Eagle regi-
nIer the Eighth Wisconsin, in the Civil