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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-30
School Report.

Summary or attendance, scholarship and department
for the month ending March 25th
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Total number OF pupils enrolled Go; gi.ls32; boys
81; average number belonging 81; daily attendance,
~; percentage Of attendance II; total number Of
days attendance ESQ; absence $50; times tardy IS.
List of pupils VINO have been perfect in attendance
and punctuality during the past week: Flora Dutro,
Charlie Brinkman, Henry Brlnkman, Jesse Samples,
Winny Evans, Mary Sanborn, Maggie Curran, Louis
Bi1guard, Alice Datro, Rena Healy, Annie Samples,
David Evans, Maggie Currie, Emma Beckman, Willie
Currie, Isaac Hunsberger, Joseph Locke.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-30
SHoNKIN March 26, 1881

n March 20, 1881
To the River Press.
There is a great deal Of talk nowadays
about the disturbing influence Of the planets,
ETC., but SO far none Of the heavenly bodies
have cut up any such capers as predicted, al
though from a little affair which transpired
in our midst a few days ago we infer that the
planetary system has some influence ON the
earth.
Two men, we will call them Taurus and
Aries, to distinguish their callings, fell out
about some driftwood which the waves Of
the Shonka had kindly left on the banks, and
from words soon come to blows; Aries as
cending unto the chariot Of Taurus for two
objects, viz: to throw out the wood and al
so 70 smite his faggot.gathering neighbor.
He sTnote with such force that the feet of the
smitten flew up as the owner Of them went
overheard, and the smiter, overcome by the
impetus of his blow, came tumbling after
Then began o regular Tom and Tabby set-to,
in which scratching was the most prominent
feature. Ii is said that this fercely contested
combat lasted fully an hour, and then the
CONTESTANTS IbtlIGu llCu . DiOUulGSS uC1Qs nC1-
ther having drawn claret. May the planeta-
~ conjunction Of the present year prove as
harmless.
The high water has done wonders in clean
ing out the Shonkin, deepening the channel,
and cutting nearly all the beaver-dams and
other distractions out. This will be Of
great benefit to Evans, Van Hale g Deve-
reaux in their wood enterprise, as i will save
great expense, as well as time, in preparing
the stream for floating wood. $500 cords
have been received and the wood is being
rapidly banked.
Mr. Frank Balm has purchased the ranch
of John Madden con sideration, So, 200.
George Wareham lately bought the Mel
hart & Wally property near the forks Of the
Shonkin,
Joe Connolly parted with his ranch last
week for / 1000, Mr.. Olsen being the pur-
chaser.
Archie McGowen is building in the Sag on
portion Of the so-called desert land.
Marion Kinzie has purchased the John
Mcclellan ranch Of Ell. Q. Wareham and
will make q specially Of horse-breedfng.
win Wareham and Al Coe have recently
located and are improving ranches in the
Shonka Canyon.
Mr.. Peters is about to erect e habitatlon
moor Mr. RAINS. INCoGNITo
--~-mp. 80 sEDe !. Gm~---
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-30

Mr.. VIM. Yard, one Of the proprietors Of
the E4taphone restaurant, while fixing .
stovepipe the other day fell from the roof Of
the house and received q very painful injury.
Be more careful in the future, Billy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-30
A Care E~1

TO the RIVER Press.
The Record Of the 29th makes the follow
ing pertinent inquiry:
stNhat are the committee to raise funds Tor
the road to Barker doing? II they Will not
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-03
Y'R.gTELLER'S GUIDE.
PA. AND N. Y. r. II.

PA. AND N. Y. r. r.
Trains on the Pa. & n. Y. Il. Il. pass this place
as follows
WoUtng South.
No. 3, at :05 a. M, for New York and way sta
No. 7, at 10 :43a. M, mail train for New ork Phil
adelphia and intermediate points.
No. 0, at 90 p. m.-Express for Philadelphia.
No. Is, at 10 :46, p. m.-Fast express for Philade
pha and New York.
No. 31,-Local Passenger Train, between Elmira
and Wyalusing, ;23 p. m.
lloOing North.
No. 8, at 100 a. m.-Fast express from New York
and Philadelphia
No. 80, at 80 IA. M, Wilkes Barre accommodation.
No. 2, at :43 p. m-Mail train from Philadelphia
and New York
No. 12 at II As, a. m from New York.
No. 32 at :53 a. m.-Wyalusng and Elmira local.
STATE LINE AND SULLIVAN RI
Ledve.
300 O'Clock p m. for Bernice and intermediate sta
ArriUe. .&
9 80 a.. M, from Bernice.
BARCLAY r.. r.
: 80 n. M, for Barclay and all stations and 100
p. M.
A7riUe.
10 10 M, from Barclay and intermediate stations
and b :20 p. IN.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-03
CULRCH DIRECTOR Y.

PRESBYTERIAN-Rev j. S. Stewart, DID, Pas.
tor. Preaching at 10 80 a. m. and I D. m. eve
ry Sunday. Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 80. Sunday School-D'A. Overton, Superin
tendent-at II o'clock.
CHRIST CHURCII-( (Episcopa) John s..
Beers, Rector. Service and preaching at 10 80 a.
m. and 4 80 pm. Service and lecture Thurs day
evening at 80. Sunday School-Jas. II. Hale,
Assistant Supt.,--at II m. Teachers meeting
Tuesday evening at AS.
NJ E. CIIURCH.-Rev. G. II. Wright, Pastor.
I'reaChing at 10 80 a. and p. m. Prayer
Meetings on Sunday evening at 80, Thursday
evening at 80. Young mems PRAYER meeting
Friday evening at S. Sunday School-B. NJ. Peek,
Supernendent-at1 Il m.
SIS: PETER AND PAUL.--R. C.) Rev. Chas. F.
Kelley, Priest Mass at and 10 80 a. M Yes
pers at 80 p. m. Sunday School at II 80 and
$50. =,
CHURCH OF THE MESSlAH.- (UniversalisN
Rev. William Taylor, Pastor, Preaching at 10 80
a. m. and p. m. Prayer and Conference
Meeting Thursday evening at 80. Sunday
School-L. f. Gardner, Superintendent-at II M
BAPTIST CHURCH-Rev. G. Z. Haowell, Pastor
Preaching at 10 3 A. NJ. and P. NJ. PRAYER
Meeting, Thursday Evening, : p. NJ. Sunday
School at II m.
BRETHREN.-Servicea at 10 80 a. m, every Lords
day Reading Meeting every Wednesday even
ing. Sunday School at p. m.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-03

The irsincerity and treachery Of politi-
clans, is well illustrated in the conduct
Of Gov Cornell; while protesting to be
staunch Conklng man he has been Sc
cretly stabbing him, and it now seems
quite probable that he will succeed to the
seat in the U. S. Senate vacated by his
advice. But there in politics as in bust
ness, "nothing succeeds like success"
and the man who is successful in climb
ing to the top, no matter what undue adj
vanosge1 he takes, is the one who receiv-
es the plaudits. If the wheel of fortune
happens to leave him behind in the
scramble for place or wealth, tomorrow
the populace who shouted ''hosanas''
yesterday, cry ''crucify him.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-03
How to Grow Flowers.


Old fruit and meat cans, that generally
are thrown away, can be utilized in grow
ing fruit. Pierce the can, for example,
with one or more holes, and then sink it
in the earth near the roots Of strawberry
or other plants. The pin holes are to be
such size that when the can is filled with
water the fluid can escape into the ground
very slowly. Thus quart can, properly
arranged, will extend it's irrigation to the
plant throught period of several days.
1t must then be reflled. Practical trials
of this method of watering leave no doubt
of it's success. Plants thus watered flour
ish and yie.d the most bounteous returns
throughout the longest droughts. In
localities where water is scarce the plant
ing of fruits cans as here shown, will be
found profitable as a regular gardening
practice. The best method Of preserving
cut flowers is to use any low, shallow
vessel either of glass or china of about
the size and depth Of a soup plate. If
this is filled with nice fresh wood moss,
made up in slightly conical or mound
like form, the flowers and foliage can be
arranged to great advantage and made to
look almost as natural as if growing in
the position in which they are placed,
instead Of having that excessively formal
appearance they generally have when
closely packed in q vase. Not only do
they look infinitely better in this way,
but they last fresh considerably longer,
owing to the much larger surface expos
ed Immediately under them, and from
whence steam of vapor is continually
arising from the moss surrounding their
stems, Besides the nice fresh appear
ance this has, it is Of great use both for
the above named purpose and for keeping
the flowers in any position they may be
placed in, SO that they may be quickly
and easily arranged. One reason why
many are so short-lived when cut is, that
to get them in quickly they are sometimes
subjected to more heat and confinement
than is good for them, and when to this
there is added the loss Of light, as occurs
IN shaded rooms, the petals must inevit-
ably become thin and tlimsy, IN which
state q dry air at once affects them un-
favoraby. This being the case, any
plants that are being grown for the pur
pose Of supplying cut blooms should be
stood as near the glass as can be done
without touching, and in such position
that they may have the full benefit of all
the sunshine available, SO favored there
will be little difficulty in keeping them
A-esh for considerable length Of time,
provided the situation they occupy in the
room is not to hot, and not where they
are subjected to draughts.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-03

Malone is called political orphan, but
he is not quite so bad off as Conkling and
Platt. They are "dead ducks" ''Nor-
tuus eS, is the inscription on each OF
their political tombstones.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-03
x FEW FACTS
IN regard 20 the
White
Sewing; g
Machine.

1t is an acknowledged fact that the
White Sewing Machine now stands pre-
eminent among first-class machines, for
it's simplicity and light-running qualities.
1t is mechanical fact that the White
Sewing Machine is made from the best
material and of excellent workmanship,
and all its wearing parts are adjustable,
SO that lost motion can be ''t9ken up' in
an instant.
1t is an undisputed fact that the dura-
bility of the White Sewing Machine is
sustained by a written warranty for five
years.
1t is progressive fact that the White
embOdies the most practical and useful
improvements of other sewing machines,
together with advantages peculiarly its
own.
1t is money-making fact that the
White is the easieSt-selling selling ma
chine in the market, and therefore all
Wide-awake dealers make it their speciality.
1t is gratifying fact that the White
gives universal satisfaction, and that it io
steadily and rapidly increasing in public
favor.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-03

Do not be imposed upon by agents and partie
who interested in the purchase and sale of othe
machines. 1t has become common trick for un
scrnpulous competitors to get White machine and
put it in bad order that they might prejudice pur
chasers aganstt and in favor of their own machines.
10 guard against such contemplate trickery, we
advise all intending purchasers to correspond with
us direct, and we will take pleasure in giving them
the address of a regular authorized dealer for the
white" in their county, will offer to sell
them machine direct at special prices, and guaran
tee satisfaction in every respect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-19

THE Avalanche quotes a paragraph
from an article in yesterdays LEDGER
and then calls for more information.
This would have been found by copy
ing the article clipped from entire,
though it might not have answered
the purpose. Why congress did not
do this or that year or two ago is
more than we can explain, unless it was
because our able cotemporary did not
put in its demands in time. We we're
not running congress that particular
season, but it is fact, nevertheless,
that whatever investigation was made,
originated on the democratic side.
The Avalanche has just walked up"
to that fact. The democrats in con-
gress have power to expose, but not to
punish. While the postoAice depart
ment was packed by the administra-
tion, Garfield permits investigations to
20 on, and whatever there is in all
this business will in time no doubt
come out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-19
BY CABLE.

CoSsTANTINoPLE, May 19.-It isstated
at the palace that the sultan is inclin.
ed to oinitiate an investigation in connec-
ton with the death of Abdul Aziz. II is
believed that Mohammedan feeling is en-
tlrely against investigation, and that many
of the most influential pashas will be inn
plicated if it is pursued.
DUBLIN, May l9.-Dillon has been re-
moved at his own request from the mfr
mary In klimainham Jail to cell in con-
sequence of other prisoners being put in
the same ward with him. Walsh, who
claims to be an American citizen, intends
to appeal TO the American consul for in
tervention in his behalf.
ATHENS, May 19.-Advices from Crete
report the ferment increasing. Christians
are forming themselves into brotherhoods,
which is a customary preparation for an
insurrection.
ROME, May l9.-Principal men of both
parties strongly condemn the conduct OF
Slgnor Doda at the monetary congress in
defending opinions contrary 10 the in
structiOns he received. and which was
discreditable to the science of Italian
economists.
VIENNA, May l9.--During the saclxing
of Podwalyska, on the Russian frontier,
several peasants were killed by falling
rafters. -Four grain warehouses and near
ly all the buildings around the railway
station were burned. At all stations along
the Southwestern railway houses were
plundered and burned. The Austrian
frontier towns are crowded with fugitiYes.
AT Odessa the plundering continued the
entire day. Rich Jews have fed and the
poor ones are in pitiable condition, At
kieff the synagogue was broken open and
the congregation grossly maltreated The
Jewish quarter of the town looks as if it
had been sacked by Tartars.
LONDON, May l9.-Adyices from St.
Vincent state that details have been re-
ceived there of the disaster to the British
sloop of war Doterel, which was blown up
at Sandy Point, in the strait Of Magellan,
involving loss of l43 lives. There were
two explosions, the first supposed to have
been the bursting of the boiler used in
condensing sea water; the second was
in the forward magazine. The vessel
went down bow foremost in eight
tathoms Of water in three minutes, and
nothing was seen after the second explo-
sion except a few planks. The survivors
saved their lives by jumping overheard
after the first explosion. They were res
cued by boats from sailing vessels and
from the yacht of the bishop of the Falk-
land Isles. Commander Evans jumped
through the port hole, and was taken from
the water much lacerated by the broken
glass and wrsckage The engineer who
escaped was not on duty.
ROME, May l9.-It is sail that difficult
ties have arisen concerning the formation
OF the new ministry, and that Sella has
renewed negotiations for a coalition of
the cabinet, to include some notabilities
of the left and center. He has difficult
task, and the situation is one of exceeding
gravity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-19

Special to the Cincinnati Commercial.
NEW YORK, May 1.-THE Tri-
bune's Albany special says: An analy-
sis of the votes cast at the last repub-
lican senatorial caucus shows that
even then the Garfield men could have
caused deadlock in the legislature
over the choice of a senator if they
had chosen. 1t is well known that
Senator Robertson carried over to
Thomas G. Platt the votes of eighteen
members. There were three Conk-
ling candidates for United States SEN
ator, namely, Thomas G. Platt, Rich
ard C,owley and Levi P. Morton,
DeductiDg eighteen votes taken by
Senator Robertson, they only had
sixty. three votes. Ittakes eighty-one
votes to elect a senator in joint legis-
lative session. If, therefore, the Gar
| field republicans had remained away
fFom the caucus, gone into the legisla-
ture untrammeled and voted for
some other republican candidate,
there would have been a deadlock,
and Platt would probably not have
been elected.
The independent republican voters
at that cacus were DIVIDED as follows /:
w. A. Wheeler 10, Sherman Rogers
10, Elbridge Latham 4, Senator Rob-
ertsons following IS; total AZ. There
were, therefore, in January last, when
il was dangerous to be an independent
republican, forty-two men who dared
to stand out against Conkling, the
state administration and chief officers
of the legislature. 1t is deemed.
therefore, preposterous that their
numbers have been lessened since
that day. If only twenty-six Of them
should remain away from approaching
the republican senatorial caucus, and
should in the Legislature vote for an
administration man for United States
senator. They could produce dead
lock in the legislature, and unless the
democrats interfered, prevent the re-
election of ConkliDg and Platt.
The most ardent friends of Conk
ling in the legislature do not
have the audacity to claim
that 81 republicans, the necessary
number to re-elect him. have deter
mined to vote for his reelection.
They claim the votes Of II republican
senators and 60 republican assembly,
men, but this makes only ", or 9
short or the requisite number; a claim
of 60 votes in The assembly is placed on
the Wobblers letter to Oonkling and
Platt in relation to Roberrson's nom
nation. But that letter is found to
contain only fifty seven names. Some
of these man openly declared to-day
that they should oppose Conkling's
e-eIection. UnprCjudiced observers
here are clearly of the opinion that
the dead lock is over. The election
of United States senator similar to
that WHICH occurred in the Pennsyl-
vania legislature reeentlyis probable
The Garfield men still ayow their
intention of not attending the repub
lican caucus. There is every hkeli-
hood Of their persisting in their de-
termination and bringing about a
dead lock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-19
Marriage of IA Distinguished
Journalist

FULToNvILLE, N. Y, May 49,
A wedding attended by a universally
distinguished company, took place in
this village yesterday, the parties be
ing Miss Caroline Starin, daughter oil
the Hon. John Ii. Starin, and Mr.
Howard Carroll, of the New York
Times. Kilograms Of congratulation
were received from President Gar
field, Vice President Arthur, Post
master. General James and many other
prominent gentlemen. The newly
married courle were the recipients OF
great many extremely beautiful
gifts, the president and vice president
of the United States being among
many persons who contributed hand
some testimonials.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-19
MemphIs and VicIrsburg r. r,

In reply TO letter written by Gen
eral Chalmers last winter to some
Boston capitalists about the Memphis
and Vicksburg railroad, definite
proposition has been received from a
distinguished and competent railroad
builder Of Boston to build this road.
The proposition was turned over to
the directors of the Memphis and
Vicksburg railroad, and is now being
considered by them. This road will
be built with or without county sub
scriptions. We would be glad to see
Sharkey and other counties on the
line give aid if they will, but we
would not discourage them in the
slightest degree from aiding local
roads. These roads will be feeders to
the great trunk line when built and
will be Of immense advantage to pro-
vent them from heavy local freights
usual on through lines. There should
bo no antagonism between Vicksburg
and Greenville Neither city is as
large as it should be nor "a large as il
viii be in the near future,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-19
He WINS Sleepy.

The most 6olorn and abjeo. speci.
men OF humanity to be found about
the courthouse yesterday was Deputy
Sheriff louis Daltroff. He had been
dcputized the day before to take Tony
Cazaretta to Jail, and stopped at every
corner and called the policeman over,
whom he introduced to his prisoner
somewhat after this style: ALLOW me
to introduce my unfortunate friend,
charged with murder, Tony Oazaretta,
to you, sir. Mr.. Policeman, Mr.. Osz.
arretta. Cazaretta, not being aceus-
toned to the civilities of deputy sher-
ifs, remarked rather ooldly that if he
was going 20 Jail he wanted to 60, and
no fooliShness about it.
After locking him up, the polite
deputy started back to the court
house. and met a we'll known citizen
on the way, to whom he said, rubbing
his eyes and yawning eapaciously,
that no was plumb worn out" and
was going to take nap. II haven't
slept for Eve days. The sheriff sent
me out after CaEaretta, and followed
him to Grand Junction, thence TO the
country, where | found him, and
finally came home by way of Holly
Springs. I'm plumb worn out, but
I've put him 10 Jail, and always do,
you bet." And he heaved another
sigh. Cazaretta was captured at By.
halia by Sheriff Reynolds and brought
to this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-19

The killing of hsckman coming
from a picnic at late hour the other
night was an affair as deplorable as it
was unexpected. The young man
who is alleged to have committed the
deed in a moment of excitement, and
who is said to have gone to his bed
without knowing that his blow was
fatal one, is in the hands of the law,
and the matter will doubtless be freely
and fairly investigated. General
Turner for the state will press the
prosecution and spare no pains
to see that justice is done. The
defendant, a mere youth and
almost an entire stranger here,
has worked and acted in such a
way as to secure the conf
dence and respect of his employer,
Mr.. Charley Kney, who will not de-
sert or turn against the boy in the hour
of his trouble. Able counsel will there.
fore, appear on both sides, and the
courts will determine the nature and
degree of the crime, if one was com.
mittetl. The law will take its proper
course. The spring and summer pic
mic is a great institution TO people who
have no other source of out door
amusement, Sut we could never see
where the enjoyment comes in after
eleven or twelve o'clock at night.
TIE quie. people, who expect 60 do a
gool days work the next day, general
" leave early, while those who are
young, thoughtless, or bent on frolic,
often remain much later, and it is
among them that disturbances are
liable to arise. To say nothing Of
this, it is not pleasant for those who
have retired to sleep at home, to be
aroused at two or three o'clock in the
morning, as is often the case, on Vance
and other streets, by the shouts and
and songs, and sometimes oaths of re-
turning picnickers. If managers would
enforce the rule of closing up at mid
night, the numerous picnics We have
through the summer would be more
pleasant and satisfactory affairs.