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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-10-19

Wicked men stumble over straws "a
the way to heaven, but climb over p''''
in the way 70 destruction.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-10-19
NoTARIEs PUBLIC.
JUsr1cEs OF THE PEACE.

DAVIS D1sr.-Dr. G. A. Brown, obed Funk and
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"nmSher; InrssTox-J. II. Rodefer, Martin strichler
Levi II. Cullers. - ohou 1omes
Coffman, samuel Rinker. ., v,Dr,so J.coh
AsEBY-Saml. Hammsn, Samuel klngree, 'a'o'
~ ITrNchristian Shirley, D. P. zirkle, John NJ
Pence
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-10-19

Belief is not in our power, but truth
fulness is.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-10-19

womeo q like the reed which bends
10 = eyery breeze. but breaks not N the.
tempest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-10-19

RICHMOND, Va. Aug. l, 1881.
The election this fall will be one Of the most
important ever held in this State, and II will be TO
the interest Of every voter to keep himself we'll
Informed ss the csnV ass progresses,-In no other
way can this be better accomplished than through
newspaper The Yorktown Centennial Celebra-
tion will also Do an important event IN the histsry
Of the State and should interest every citizen and
hyusehold.
THE STATE NEWSPAPER
will spare no expense in giving to its readers the
latest and fullest account Of the canvass and Of
the Centennial Celebration besides all other
matters Of news throughout the world. Should
you desire to take Richmond paper,
THE TERMS OF THE STATRIARB
Daily per year In advance $500
or so per month.
Serni-weekly per year ~ 70
81 per six months.
Weekly per year ii 20
6ec. per SIX months "
Yours Truly,
CHAMBERLAINE BEIRNB,
Owners and Editorh
Aug. 18th, 'sl.-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-10-19

Better brsal thy wod than do worse
In keeping it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-10-19

To rave any Of our Readers from
getting left" by trusting to the pres
dictIons of Gen. Malone and bis fd
lowers, We cspy with accuracy the fol-
lowing prediction issued by the Genevsl
during the Readjust,r "boom" e''a~'
November: "''
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-10-19
los. Maphis & Geo. N. Borum

VIII keep stock in store in their warehouses
near the depot, will deliver in car load lots at
Rdinburg, Msurertown and Toms Brook
Prices and terms will be made known by spplics-
tion to BAKER & co. at winchester, or to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-23
NOTES OF NEWS.

| The Albanian league has offered the Porte
80, 900 men, in the event of war.
Royal assent has been given to the Canada
Pacific railway bill and it is now law.
The bitches near Caddow, Col, are filled
| with dead cattle, owing to the cold weather.
The British Parliament is alarmed at tie
report that James Stephens, Fenian Head
Center, has arrived at Paris.
Italy will participate in the international
Monetary Convention, and Premier Carroll
expresses belief in the success of its delibera-
tions.
1t is rumored that Secretary Schurz will be-
come editor Of the St. Louis Times after the
4th of March Frank Bowman, who bought
the Times, on being interviewed, did not de-
ny the rumor.
There are rumors Of the consolidation of
the Oregon Navigation Company and the
Northern Pacific. The sudden rise in the
Northern Pacific common, and the advance
in its preferred stock is attributed to this
cause.
PArnell promised, on bis return to Ireland,
to send Victor Hugo letter upon the politi-
cal situation in that country. Hugo said he
would reply to such q letter by . manifesto to
Europe in favor Of the claims Of Ireland.
Rochefort publishes in the zptr0aasige1ate
an account of his interview with Parnel,
who told hochefort one of the chief objects
of his journey is to contradict in the French
press all calumnies of the English press on
his cause and on his friends and himself.
Gladstone's Irish policy is becoming in
tensely unpopular in Ireland, and it is pre-
dicted that the present administration will not
survive the pacifcation Of Ireland. ParnelIs
aversion to overt acts IS causing him to lose
ground With extremists Of his own party.
The Greenbackers are working hard for
the purpose of holding the balance Of power
in the next House. Weaver and Gillette,
whose terms soon expire, will devote their
energies to keeping the forces organized and
insist that all Greenbackers will vote together
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-23

working apart from either party. The Re-
publicans lack one of the number necessary
to organize the House, and the GreenDackers
will force the Democrats to join them.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-23

boxes and bales of goods with which it is
filled; the floor is of brick, laid in sand, and
the cracks filled with stucco, and altogether
is admirably adapted to the purposes it was
intended for. The foundation walls are 81
feet thick up to the surface OF the ground,
where it is reduced to 2 feet Above the
ground the walls are hollow, with q inch
space and 90 inches of brick work The
roof is Of iron and freproof, while the floor
in the upper room is laid double, making it
extra strong and warm, and the entire struc-
ture has been built in the most substantial
and finished manner The walls are hard
finished and polished, and the wood work is
of the best, and is all finished in the best
style. The openings on Front street consist
of six arched doors in front and one at the
side, making seven in all. These doors are
filled with large double sash, and admit a
splendid light, adding much to the effect Civ
en- by the elegant display of goods which fill
the rows of shelves and counters extending
down the length of the ROOM At the rear
of the building, on Benton street, are five
office windows and doors, which serve to
light the rear end Of the room, which, alto
gether, is the best lighted apartment in the
Territory, considering its size. The artificial
light is supplied from ten gilded chandeliers
with two lamps IN each, and when viewed
from either end Of the room give sthe pecu-
liar effect Of great number due to foreshort-
ening. In the center of the room is line of
pillars which support the ceiling and roof,
and on each side of them are ranged q num-
Der of tables filled with clothing, light hard
ware, and the odds and ends that are re-
quired to be carried in this western country
to fill the multifarious requirements of con-
sumers In the dry goods department, which
is at the left of the entrance, there are ia
feet of continuous shelving, and on the gro
Gerry side, on the right, there are 70 feet OF
shelving in one string. There are rs feet Of
closed counters on each side, all artistically
made and finely finished, making in all 152
feet Of counters. In fact, the whole finish
and arrangement Of the room is splendidly
adapted for the requirements of their busi.
ness, and is place Of delectation to the eyes
Of customers, which is appreciated to the
fullest extent.
At the rear Of the store is a yard devoted
to the storage of wagons and agricultural
machinery, which goods are an important
element OF their business, and the quantity Of
this class of machinery sold in Benton is the
surest indication of the development of the
country that can be found.
This firm deals in groceries, hardware, tin
ware, dry goods, queensWare, glassware,
clothing, boots and shoes, iron roofing, wire
fence, Schuttler wagons, spring wagons and
buggies, which they sell in wholesale and
retail quantities.
Taken all in all, the growth and success Of
this house has been marvelously rapid, and
has fully justified venture that was re-
garded at the opening of the enterprise as
hazardous and premature.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-23
WILLIAMS, WRIGHT & STEVENS,
PUBLISHERS AND PRoPR1EToRs.
per Year
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

One Column year. .S175
months. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100
g ............................ Is
Half Column year 100
months ......................... rs
g .................... .... 90
one-Thirdd Column, year: :.................,... SO
months .................... 40
'' months ............ ~. 80
Quarter Column, year. ......................... IS
months Observation-Disclosures. 40
months Observation-Disclosures. 80
Three inches, year so
6 months s........................... 35
months. .......................... Is
Professional Cards, inch, year. Is
Rates for Transient Advertisements given at office
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-23

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND cLERBs
First District, F. K. ARMSTRONG. ....... Bozeman
Second District. ALEX. Ell. MAYHEM, Deer Lodge.
Third District, T. J. LOWRY Helena.
Clerk tst Dist Court THEO. MUFFLY. Virginia City.
Clerk I'd dist cort, GEO. W. IRVINE, I'd. Deer Lodge
Clerk Sd Dist. Court, ALEX Fl. BEATTlE. Helena.
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE.
Assayer, Russell B. HARRISON. ,.......... Helena
Meter, M. A. MEYENDORFF. ............... Helena.
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
Auditor, JOSEPH P. WOOLMAN.. ...s..,.... Helena.
Treasurer. D. r. WESTON. Helena
Warden Of Penitentary, w. W. BOTKIN, Deer Lodge
Sup't Public Schools, ". EGBERI SMITH 80. Butte.
Supreme Court Reporter, G. HEDGES. 49,. Helena.
Clerk Supreme Court, ISAAC +. ALDEN... :. Helena
UNITED STATES EXAMINING SURGEON.
W. r. BULLARD...... =. .... .,.........-. Helena
BOZEMAN LAND DISTRICT.
Register, DAVIS WILSON. N....,...........Bo Bozeman
Receiver, j. V. BOGERT. T................. ..Bozeman
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-23
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF moNrANs

DELEGATE IN CONGRESS-.
Hon. MARTIN MAGINNlS, Helena.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-23

Surveyor General. r. Fl. MASON. ......... Helena
Register Land Office, JAS. H MOE. .........
Receiver Land Office f. P STERLING...... 's
Collector Internal Revenue, T. P. FULLER.
Collector Customs T. A. CUMMINGS. ...... Benton
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-23

Chief Justice. ID. S. WADE. ............ Helen
Associate Justices + qoNqHR vagp1a bSdr o5s Oh
Z. s. District Attorney, J. L. DRYDEN .......H Heller
q. S. Marshal, ALEX. G. BOTKIN. N........... g.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

The above figures show a remarkable
increase in sales during the past four
years. The lowest point reached was in
1877, which may be termed the turning
point in the period of depression follow
ing the financial panic of 1878. Statistics
show that the increased sale of lands is
not wholly due to heavier immigration,
but that the settlers are mainly natives
of this country or those who have recent
iy become residents of the United States,
to lack of employment during the pro-
tracted period of business depression. A
careful comparison shows that, while
the sales of public land in the south did
not constitute a large proportion of the
whole, 1, 100000 acres of the 100000
increase of 1881 over 1879 is in that part
of the country; that the largest sales are
in the wheat-growing countries of the
northwest, Dakota taking the lead, and
showing an increase of sales in 1881 over
those of 1879 of more than 100000
acres, followed closely by Minnesota,
Kansas and Nebraska; that the agricul-
tural sections generally are settling
much more rapidly than those in which
mining is the chief or at least the lead
ing industry; that the states and terri
tories which are growing more rapidly
than the rest of the new country are
Dakota Territory, Kansas, Minnesota,
Nebraska, California, Arkansas, Mich
gan, and Washington Territory. Texas
has not been considered in the estimate,
as the sales of land there are by the rail-
roads and the state government. IF the
statistics were given for Texas they
would probably show that in growth it
is the rival of the states and territories
which show the largest increase of popu-
lation by settlement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
RAILROAD BUILDING.

The Investors Supplement for Octo-
Der contains valuable and interesting
article on the subject of railroad building
which will be read with qualification by
all those having an interest in the de-
velopment of our great country. From
it is cleaned the fact that up to the
present time there is under contract for
construction by December 81, 1882,
about sixteen thousand miles of railroad.
These figures do not cover all road con-
struction to be undertaken up to that
period, as new enterprises are being born
daily, nor are the projects now being
pushed forward in Canada, Mexico and
Central America embraced in the calcu-
lation. Figuring on the basis of 1875,
900 per mile, the Supplement estimates
that it will take 1897, 900, 900 to build and
equip the roads Under contract to be
completed by the end of next year.
The Supplement does not coincide
with the views entertained by timid
people that these remarkable strides OF
Vic uOu hOAcO WAA pAOClE1onoO ou CLIO VI
financial disaster similar to the expert
ence in 1873 and the few years follow
ing. 1t argues that with the country
laboring on sound specie basis, retain
ing all the home product of precious
metals, and being an importer of coin TO
a large amount; with ten millions more
people to produce and provide for, and
with the whole business of the country
on a scale far beyond the experience of
former years, comparison with the
conditions in 1878 is wholly impossible
In this country, iron is the acknowledged
king, being in fact the foundation upon
which the whole fabric of trade and in
dustry rests, and the above gratifying
exhibit of the prospective demand for
manufactured iron will be hailed with
pleasure by business men generally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09

Last spring the senate committee on
judiciary asked and obtained leave
to sit during the recess to consider
all subjects pertaining to a national
bankrupt act. To consider this SUBJ
committee was appointed, consisting of
Senators Ingalls,, Mcmillan and Garland.
In June this subcommittee, with a view
of ascertaining the sentiments and opin-
ions of persons most interested In and
competent to judge of the merits and re-
quirements of bankruptcy law, sent
out 5000 circulars. These were direct
ed to the judges of the United States
supreme and district courts. United
States attorneys, prominent lawyers, ex-
registrars in bankruptcy, boards of trade,
chambers of commerce, cotton exchanges,
all commercial and financial journals,
and to the principal commercial firms
and banks in the leading cities of the
Union. These circulars inquired whether
in the opinion of the recipients a nation
al bankrupt law was needed, and in any
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
Valuable Forests.

There are about 81, 900, 900 acres of
forest in Germany (of which 20, 900, 900
are in Prussia), bringing in an income of
$50, 1000, 900 per annum. The state for
ests are taken great care of III all parts
of Germany, in Prussia alone $500, 600
being spent every year in replanting.
The imports of timber exceed the ex-
ports by over 100000 tons. Austria
and Hungary have upward of 43, 900, 900
acres of forest; but in Austria proper
the state does not possess more than 7
per cent. of the wooded area, and Aus
tria is now obliged to buy most of her
timber In Bosnia and Montenegro.
Servia and Roumania have some very
fine forests, but Italy, though her for
est area extends over nearly IA, 900, 900
acres, does not do much in the way of a
timber trade, as the roads leading to the
forests are so bad that it is almost i'm
possible to move the timber when cut.
Much the same is the case with Spain,
which has $500, 600 acres of forest; while
Portugal, which has only 1,0O0,0 900,
finds good market for her timber.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
Dastardly Assassination.

Col. Watson B. Smith. Clerk of the United
States court at Omaha, was found dead in his
Office on the morning of the 9Th inst. having
been shot dead by some unknown assassin.
Col. Smith was strong temperance man. had
taken an active part in enforcing the high Ii
cense law, and the Sunday closing law, and had
thus incurred the enmity of the liquor men.
He had received number of letters threaten
ing him with death if he persisted in his OPP
position to the liquor traffic, and it is thought
that he was murdered because he did not heed
the threats. The murder has caused great in
dignation among the respectable people of
Omaha and throughout Nebraska, where Col.
Smith was well and favorably known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
Heavy Rank Failure.

The Merchants National Bank Newark, N
j., always considered rock-rooted institution,
win was immediately arrested, he having con-
fessed to the board of directors of having
robbed the corporation of over two million
dollars. The actual loss will reach So, 400, 900
it is thought. 1t is estimated that depositors
will not get over so cents on the dollar New
ark city and county had about $40, 900 each on
deposit, the water board $136, 900, and manu-
featuring companies smaller amounts prepara-
tory to paying November dividends Baldwin
attributes the disaster to the policy of loaning
Nugent & Co., a Newark firm, large sums Of
money without security, on the strength of false
representations made by Nugent. Tt is feared
the bank fail-7re will undermine the fabric of
many manufacturing institutions, and that
other wrecks will follow as a sequel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
Minor MiShapss

VIM. Farwood and John Quigley were killed
in railroad accident ct Chester, Pa. on the
4th inst.
By the capsizing of sail-boat off Pressure
Isle, Lake Huron, on the Goth ult., four per-
sons lost their lives. The bodies were found by
party of hunters, recently, entirely nude and
despoiled of valuables. One of the unfortunates
is said to have had $500 on his person.
Bridget Murray and Thomas Malone died
from burns received at fire in Rourke's board
ing house. Lowell, Mass, on the I'd inst
Policeman O'Donnel, who jumped from win
dow. is thought to be fatally injured.
AS four workmen were ascending an elevator
with a load of pig iron at the Vulcan Steel
Works, South st. Louis, on the 31st ult., the
elevator gave way precipitating all to the pave
ment below, distance of thirty feet James
McGraiI was crushed to death and James Mar
rion and man named Daily dangerously hurt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
CANADIAN ANNEXATION.

A correspondent who, it is said, has
good opportunities of knowing the state
of opinion in many parts of the Dominion
of Canada regarding the question of an
nexation to the United States has written
somewhat lengthy communication to
the Pail Mall Gazette in which he states
that while the sentiment of personal at
tachment to the British crown is deeply
rooted in the average Canadian mind,
the unpopularity with which annexation
lists were once regarded is gradually
dying away, and now the question is
generally treated as one of possible future
importance, which events may any day
bring Within the range of practical poll
tics. After dwelling upon the disadvant-
age under which Canada is now laboring
through the diversion of grain traffic
from the st. Lawrence route to the Erie
canal and the possible benefits to the
Dominion should the long talked-of canal
through the isthmus between Georgian
Bay, on Lake Huron, and Toronto be
constructed, thus shortening the voyage to
the sea from Chicago about four hundred
miles, the correspondent closes as fol-
lows: Given as it is, the course of trade
for imports and exports on both sides is
the same, and it is hampered at present
by administrative difficulties, custom
house, regulations, and differences of
tariff. The people, too, are getting
nearer and nearer to one another on both
sides. Canadians settle in Chicago and
Detroit; Americans do business in Mon
treal and Toronto. In feeding, in habit,
and In commercial relations they are
converging every day. Moreover, many
Canadians recognize that their military
expenditure, their provincial and general
establishments, and legal arrangements
are all on too big scale. AS the Amer
leans put it, there are more politics to
the square mile in Canada than in any
other country i'm the world. The Do
minion parliament, the provincial parlia-
ments, the lieutenant governors, and all
the rest of it, are too many for SO small
q population. Merged in the states,
with an equitable arrangement for the
respective debts and taxations, all this
would be simplifed. The st. Lawrence
basin on both sides would become adj
ministratiyely what it is naturally and
commercially, single, united whole.
Against such advantages, in the eyes of
purely industrial and agricultural peo-
pie, even the privileges of baronetcies,
knighthoods, governo1ships, and mimic
court at Rideau hall are gradually sink
ing into insignifcance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
A Female Horse-Thief.

A girl horse-thief, nineteen years of
age, took dinner in St. Louis the other
day, and two deputy sheriffs took off her
handouts before she began eating. The
Dispatch says: "The was arrested in
the southwestern part of the state and
made several attempts to escape from
the officers. She had hair as black and
coarse as an Indians, matted over her
head and hanging down her back. Her
cheek bones were high, and she had
small, piercing gray eyes, and very
large mouth, but regular teeth. Around
her neck she had a red shawl pinned
tightly, which gave her face very saw
age appearance, although she had a
white complexion. She wore home
spun dress and pair of hobnailed
shoes, and her hands looked like an
eagles talons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-11-09
From the Arctic Sea.

The schooner Golden Fleece, which left San
francisco on the 18th of July with Lieut.. Ray
and signal service party to establish meteoro-
logical station at Point Barrow, returned on the
9th inst The captain reports that on the 18th
ult. he spoke whaling bark in Behring's Sea,
and ascertained that in the latter part of Sep
TENDER the bark had met the United States
steamer Rogers in the Arctic Ocean. Capt.
Berry, of the Rogers, reported that he had then
circumnavlgated Wrangen Land, had made a
landing at several points, but utterly failed to
find any trace of Jeanette. Capt. Berry said
that he would probably winter on Wrangell
Land or on the Siberian coast. His cruise had,
up to September, been without result, except
that he had established that Wrangell Land
was an island. The Golden Fleece left Lieut..
Ray and party at Ooglalamie. five miles west of
Point Barrow, on the 18th of September. At
the time the schooner left an observatory had
been constructed. The natives were quite
friendly. 1t was Lieut.. Rays intention to be-
gin the exploration of the valley of the Copper
Mine early in the spring, with view to ascer-
tanning whether the Copper Mine and Yuton
Rivers are not connected. Lieut.. Rays party
purpose making their way to Kotzebue Sound
when the exploration of the Copper Mine Val
ley is completed.