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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

THE following from the Missouri RepubA-
can. is SO true relative to the differences ex-
listing among the leaders Of the Republican
party, that commen would only weaken its
force: sGrant has, we Think shown more
zeal than discretion in dinging his glove in
the face of Blaine. The Maine Senator is a
very strong man with very strong backing.
His presidential prospects are so completely
~extinguished that he need not trouble himself
about them, while he is SO firmly fixed in the
political affections Of his constituents that
there is no danger of losing his seat in the
Senate. Soured by disappointment and
naturally vindictive, be will like nothing bet
ter than a fight with Grant or Grants friends.
They will be objects Of pity, if not Of con-
tempt, when he gets through with them for
a more vulnerable crowd never provoked a
merciless lash. And it is just as well for
them to remember that Blaine will not stand
alone. He may c~onhdentially rely upon the
support of every Republican an1i-tbird ter
mer, and every Republican opponent Of 1.-THE
machine;' and if we are not mistaken, when
it comes to the pinch, the new administration
will side with him-or at least regard his be.
ligerent operations with a kindly eye. Fo.
| Garfield has some old scores to settle with
Grant q Go. Blaine will probably not strike
until he is struck, but when the blow comes
he will hit from the shoulder and some
body is liable to be badly hurt. II the ex
President had had what the preachers cali :,
saving knowledge, he would have let such
political pugilist severely alone"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12
SHIPMENTS.
THE TRADE.

The Ligerpod Daily Courier, discussing
the. American cattle trade with Great Britain,
says that Notwithstanding that arrivals must
be slaughtered when landed, the trade is MAX
ing constant progress During the months
Of September and October 19,426 head OF cat
tie from this country were landed in Liver
pool, England, as against 10,2O5 during the
corresponding period Of last year. The re-
cent severe weather caused losses on the pas
sage to be heavier than last year, the number
being 1,148 head or 6.92 per cent, as against
253 head, or 2.48 per cent. in 1879-all Of
which goes to show that as long as our Brit
| ish cousins want good meat, and Americana
have more than they want, the importation
of our cattle into England will continue, all
restrictive measures to the contrary notWith-
standing.
The following tables exhibit the number OF
cattle, hogs, and sheep that were shipped
from this country to Liverpool and London
during the first ten months OF che year, and
| the number that were lost:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

BEACoNsF1ELD is now censuring the Glad
stone government On the results Of his own
policy. In the House of Lords on the 9Th Of
January he made a long speech, declaring
that the accession Of the present government
had unsettled everything in Europe, Asia and
Ireland. This is purely Disraeli. None
other would have the sublime Clique to build
an argument detrimental to the government,
the causes Of whose trouble were his own
creation. It is needless to recite them, for
they are a part Of the history Of the past
seven years, and during the whole period he
has silently witnessed the overthrow Of bis
own POLICY, and now upbraids bis opponents
for IL. M%" "M~m@ "@@"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

THERE is a class of business men, or rather
men In business-for there is a distinction
with a difference-who persistently refuse to
advertise in any paper. When such people
are approached for an advertisement, which
may return its cost ten or a hundred fold,
they have q stereotyped reply: "We never
advertise, our business is large enough, and
we don't care about extending it." And yet
the same men, whenever their interests are
threatened or attacked by injurious legisla-
lation, are foremost in soliciting the aid Of
the press and imploring its Influence in de-
feating the obnoxious measures. 1t never
possibly, occurs to them that the influence
which can avert or change legislation is not
less powerful in directing the currents Of
trade to hose houses most deserving Of it by
their superior enterprise, intelligence and
liberality,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

ruled firm, but at present there is a feeling OF
weakness in the market, owing to the large
amount of product on hand, and a narrowing
of the demand for fine wool. Dark woods do
not have the preference they held, and the
inquiry is for a bright, hne product. Inc
average price during the year for medium un-
washed was 34.1 cents for fine unwashed,
26.9 and for medium fleece 42,5 cents.
The tendency Of prices from January to
April wa upward, and from then q steady
decline TO the first of November, since which
time there has been a slight recovery. In the
article referred to is given the entire pro-
auctions of the world, but the figures are
more curious than instructive from lack OF
connection with the supply.
There was considerable increase in the sup
ply of hides, which was mainly due to Colo
RADIO and Montana, and prices ruled quite
firm until the middle of July, when the mar
ket became depressed, and only lately have
there been any signs of recovery, but not SUI
fcient to warrant a return to last years quo
tations. Considerable fault is found with the
condition Of Montana and Colorado hides,
due to hasty and careless handling, and to
which is ascribed the cause of the dull and
lifeless condition of the market. NJ
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

WE present in another column a thorough
and detailed statement Of the cattle, sheep,
wool, hides and peltries handled in Chicago
during the year 1880, together with a short
description Of the field from which most Of
the vast trade was drawn, and q resume Of
the growth and condition Of the British cat
tie trade, and the sheep, wool and hide inter-
ests. The figures are instructive, more as
showing the condition of the trade than its
PROPORTIONS. Considerable of the statistical
matter given concerns the single city Of Chi
cago alone. 1854, 149 head Of cattle were re-
ceived from January | to December %,
1880, in Chicago. 1898, 923 head Of sheep, and
1O,473 head of horses, while for the same
period there were shipped 10000 cattle, 100
$50 sheep, and 8,478 horses. Considerable
of these shipments were for the foreign de-
livery, mainly London and Liverpool, there
being T,741 cattle and 48, 131 sheep received
at Liverpool and 58,538 cattle, and 90, $50
sheep at London, from the first Of January
70 the first of November, 1880. The percent
are of loss in foreign shipments was 81 per
cent. for cattle and 1.9 per cent. for sheep.
The increase in British demand for American
beet and mutton last year over the year pre-
yious was 81 per cent. There is every rea-
son to believe that this advance in consump-
ton will be constant for two or three years
to come, il present prices shall rule the mar.
ket. The prices OF good stock for the yea
show q tendency for higher rates, and tht
advance over the previous year has beer
f1attering to stockmen. And in this con
nection there is additional comfort in th'
knowledge that the foreign demand has il
creased at the above ratio il spite Of the up
ward tendency in prices.
The entire wool clip for 1880 is estimate
at $50, 600, 900 pounds, an increase over th
previous year of s per cent. Prices hay
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12
The Mississippi valley embraces an area Of

The Mississippi valley embraces an area Of
about two million square miles, with a popu-
lation of nearly thirty millions. In 1879 it
produced 81 per cent of the entire corn crop,
So per cent. Of the wheat, 70 per cent Of the
rye, and seventy-fve per cent. Of the tobacco,
"a per cent of the cotton, u per cent. Of the
hay crop, and almost the total sugar crop Of
the country, which, less cost Of transporta-
ton, represents the immense productive pow
ers of the valley.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

THE Queens speech stated that q bill
would be introduced to establish county
boards on an elective basis in Ireland. This
is an important measure. If, as we believe,
it gives a popular government to the counties
it will do something to remove the semblance
Of grievance which stimulates the home rule
movement. The Irish will thus get what
the English counties have vainly looked for.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

TIE Pope addressed a pontidcal letter to
the Archbishop of Dublin for immediate
publication, in which, while sympathizing
with the Irish Catholics and desiring i'm
provement in their condition, he exhorts
them to do nothing contrary to law.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12
Indian Troubles Ahead.

Special dispatch to River Press.
FoRT AssIESABoIN, Jan. IA company
Of troops will leave Assinnaboin for Milk
river to be gone thirty days, or as much
longer as may be necessary. Trouble is an
ticipated with Sitting Bull, although nothing
certain is known. K.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12
grant.

In the organization Of the Montana House
Of Representatives, Col. j. J. Donnelly, Of
Choteau, was elected speaker. Choteau has
received the recognition which its importance
j~usilfes, and the selection is a very good
one
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

MR. MARTIN, Of West Virginia, has intro
duced q resolution in the House to annul the
Northern Pacific Land Grant, in so far as it
has not compiled with the act creating the
rrart
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

In the name of the people Of the United
States and a suffering constituency, we call
upon Gen. Hazen to resign his position as
the head Of the weather bureau.
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16

Assuming that these prophecies are to bo
fulfilled, and within the time mentioned !;
that within these seven years, l881-87.
all the above horrors are really comin0
upon the earth-that all the plague and
desolatlon OF the reign of Justinian in
the 9th century, and of the "Blacl1
Death" OF the 14th multiplied one hun
dred fold are to be realized by MS if
spared, or by our children, what practi-
cal effect will the warning thus given have
upon the world. Thereverend gentleman
then divided the world into three classes
and dwelt at length upon the way each
would be effected by the warning: lst
the thoughtless and careless in body and
soul who care as little about the health of
the one as the salvation of the other.
Upon these the warnings of these coming
troubles will have little if any effect at
all. They will die as they have lived.
having no hope and without God in the
world, and be swept away as a wreck
upon the shore before the rising tide of
disease and death. 2nd, To the thought
fnl of the body, if not of the soul. these
warnings will speak with some effect.
The very persons who are prophecying
this coming misery to the world are in
most cases medical and scientific men who
understand the laws of health and are
constantly urging upon us the Importance
OF observing them. They tell us that
the one safeguard against the threatened
pestilence is in the most rigid regard to
cleanliness of body and temperance in
eating and drinking, and while nations
will be swept away because they will not,
thousands may be saved who will take
heed III time to those simple yet most
neglected rules for the preservation of
human life. To all who have the sense to
listen and obey the injunctions of the
medical and scientific men, these warnings
will speak words of truth and soberness.
and they will see to it that, as far as pos
sible, they shall meet the coming destruc-
ton with a sound mind in a sound body.
3rd, 10 the earnest thoughtful Christian,
all that man can say about the terrible
things that are coming upon the earth
will be simply confirmation from human
lips of what Gud has already told him
he will not neglect the health of his body
and he will be the first, when the storm
OF disease and death does come, to stand
by those not so wise as himself TO him
the soul and its life will be first in his
thoughts, that of the body second; with
out leaving the one undone, it will be his
great anxiety to do the other
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16

NoTIoNs OF THE FIRST SETTLERS. w.
II. II. Amidon. one Of the first settlers in
the town Of chinatown, Wis, and Of the
most industrious and hard working men in
the country, has been very severely troubled
with rheumatic pains during the past few
years, so much at times, that he was disa.
hled from performing manual labor.
Learning Of the wonderful cures effected
by the use OF 81. jacobs Oil he procured a
lew bottles and experienced immediate re.
net Many Others OF our acquaintances
nave ussd II and express themselves as
highly gratihed, with the relief it has
anorded them. This king Of medicines
BaBalo Co. Herald. Z ~
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The graceful Queen of Italy is much
admired and beloved by her subjects.
She dined alone at small table on the
deck Of the Roma the other day, on her
way to Palermo. The electric lights
from the cabin shone on her pretty face
and figure, and the rose-colored veil wrap
ped around her head. 1t was an agree
able picture, and the officers of the ship
Of war, gathered on the bridge, evidently
thought SO. Oneyoung lieutenant brought
bis hand down on the rail with, L" | only
wish had fifty lives that l might sacri-
flee them one after the other in defending
her.
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16

SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.-Additional to those
above leave Smyrna for CLAYTON II 90 W . On ,,IG
~ p NJ Leave Clayton for smyrna 200 1910 II Is
A. ". ana 40 and 90 r To make connection with
trains North ami South from CLAYTON. W ''-
II. +. KENNEY Supt
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AGENTS:
ANDhE" D. WILSON, General Agent Dover
TeG L1i ni Monsy DcL C'y. Lemuel " HdDlcs Lt7rCS
a. T. u IiadtHV"9'D" SmWRd' John ". HOOtten Laurcl
jas. Il. AHderSOn FTedericn N r. J1,,,,j1,r
ReJntcdr Williams. MIfOrd James BtDd - NIX "'' IT,
GeOrge MOOTe. FeitOn. r. p UGn1,oon ~. y.
CJ Harrington. .FdT1aingtOn Susscr ''' ''' '''''
Z. 4. RdlotRs BrjtgcpiUe
Jdrnes ". Idndyke, Chesterto,cn Nh
,,, John y. NdRiiue iTeensb0rouqh Hf
jeremiah II. Fletcher Irest07 Md ''''' i''
Charles CoLins Berlin. Nd '''' u -'''
VIM g. Dickinson, Pocomokc CJ'g Nd.
AU Ud"SlneSScOmDauntcdt sh0uidLe aclirecee,Jto
WM. DENNEY, Jr.. Sec,y.
March 1, 1850. no,,rU ~,
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25 Cents 25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PIMPTES

Twill mail (Free) the recipe for a simple Vegetable
Bloehes. leaving the skin soft clear and beantifn
also instructions for producing luxuIiant growth of
nalr on bald head or smooth face Address inclos.
ing &c. stamp. Ben. Vandelf & Co 8 Reekman 81 " y
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]. { B, B. &F, and v. RAILROAD.
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY
SUMNER ARRANGEMENTS.

On and after SATURDAY, July 10th. 1850. lsun.
days excepted trains will run as follows.
JUNCTION 4 BRFAKWATrp u
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Delaware & Chesapeake
Railway.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY, January 3, 1881. SUNDAYS
exceptedj trains will run as follows:
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Phila., Viii. & Bait. R. R.
DELAWARE DIVISION.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

ON and after MONDAY January 10. 1881 rsrn.
udys excepted trains will leave a. follows: "'-
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From Rev. T. N. GRANGER,
Presiding Elder of the St. Albans District

Iresldlng Elder OF the st. Adams District.
ST ALBANS. VT, Jan. 10th. 1850.
DIR. b. J. Kendall Il CO.. Gents: In renIv to vour
letter VIII say that my experience with KendalI's
spawn cure has been very satisfactory indeed Three
or four years ago procured Il bottle of your agent
ana with 1t. cured horse of lamencss caused 6v a
spawn Last season my horse became very lame and
! turned him out for few weeks when he became
better. but when put him the road he grew worse
When discovered that ring-bonc WAS forming |
procured bottle of kcndails SPAWN Cure and with
less than bottle cured him so that he is NOT lame
neither can the bunch be found
Respectfully yours, Pm. GRANGER.
Perseverance will Tell!
SToUGHToN. Mass. March 10th. 1850.
b. }. Kendall & Co. Gents: In Justice TO YOU and
myself think ought to let you know that have re-
moved two Bone Spavins with Kendall's SPAWN
Cure one very large one: Don't know huw lone tho
SPAWN had been there. have owned the horse eght
months II took me four months to take the large
one on. and two for the small one. ! have used 10
DOtteS The horse Is entirely well not al all stiff and
no bunch to be seen or felt This is a wonderful
medicine 1t is thing here but if it does for ali
"Hat Il mas done for me its sale will be very great
Kespecuu!ly yours CHAS. T. PARKER.
Is sure in its effects mild in It's actions as il does not
blister and yet it penetrating and powerful Ia reach
any deep seated pain or TO remove any bOny growth
or any other enlargement. il used for several dayS
such as SpavinS spins. curbs CaOus sprains swell.
ngS any ameneSS and all enargements of the Joints
or hmbs or rheumatism in man and for any purpose
lor Whlch IMMINENT IS lSed for man beast II is
now known to be the best niment for man ever used
acting mild and yet certain i'm its effects 1t is used
ul strength with perfect safety at all of the
Send address for Illustrated Circular which we
think gives positive proof of its virtues No remedy
has ever met with such unqualified success tO Our
knowledge for beast as well as man.
Price 81 per bottle, six bOtttls for S5 All Drug.
glss nave or can get ii for you il will he sent 10
any address on receipt of price 10y the prnprleorS
DR.. B. J. KENDALL Il Co,
SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS. July 2i-iy
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To llNSLIMPIIIES.

The advertiser. having been permanently cured of
inat dread disease Consumption by simple remedy
= anxious 70 make known 10 his feow-suiferers the
means OF cure. To all who desire it he will send
copy OF the prescription used free Of charge with
the directions for preparing and using the same which
Iney VIII md sure Cure for Consumption Asthma
broncnltis &e Parties wishing the Prescription will
liamsburgh, n. Y. ian u 10. |" .ern ~,
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16

SUDDEN CHECKING OF PERsrIRArIoN.-
A Boston merchant, in ''lending a hand"
on board one of his ships on a windy
day, found himself at the end of an hour
and half pretty well exhausted and per-
spring freely. He sat down to rest, and
engaging in conversation time passed
faster than be was aware of. In attempt
to rise he found he was enable to do so
without assistance. He was taken home
and put to bed, where he remained two
years; and for a long time afterward
could only hobble about with the aid of a
crutch.I Less exposures than this have in
constitutions not so vigorous resulted in
inflammation Of the lungs-''pneumonia"
ending in death in less than week, or
causing tedious rheumatisms, to be n
source of torture for lifetime. Multi
tudes of lives would be saved every year.
and an incalculable amount of human
suffering would be prevented, if parents
would begin to explain to their children,
at the age of or years, the danger
which attends cooling off too quickly
after exercise, and the Importance of not
standing still after exercise of work or
play, or Of remaining exposed to the
wind, or of pulling off any garment,
even the hat or bonnet, while in heat.
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16

ERRORS OF YOUTH.
A Gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
n Debility, Premature Decay and ali the effects NJ
humanity. send free TO all who need f. the recins
and direction for making the simple remedy bv
% whlch hS was cured Sufferers wishing 10 prohtby
IN perfect confidence ~ NN'eS0inE
JOHN B. OGDEN, 42 Cedar st., New York.
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16
BREAKwATER FRANKFORT AND WORCESTER R. P.

Train leaving Harrington 1905 p. NJ connects at
LeweS with steamer for New York Tuesdays Thurs.
DAYS ana saturdays. and at Georgetown daily with
Tram ior Chincnteague and intermediate points
iraln leaving Lewes at 10 A. NJ. connects on Tues.
days Thursdays and Saturdays with Steamer that
leaves New YORK at % p. N the day before
passengers taking train that arrive Harrington at
92j a. NJ and 21O p NJ can go either NorIh or Snnfb
on trains ON Delaware Railroad. Passengers from
POINT North OF Harrington connect with trains leay-
ing harrington at II % ?. NJ. and 81 p NJ PaSsen-
gers from points South of Harrington connect with
train leaving Harrington 1905 p NJ only
4. BROWN. Gen Pass Agt
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lS47. KENT COUNTY 1880.
Mutual Insurance Co.
DOVER, DEL.

tsureS against loss BY fire. issuing mutual policies
oy 0i1iy uIluer whlch payments made annually in
apn aunance during membership and on ceasing to be
ienDers i Whatever remains unexpended after paying
losses expenses and dividends Is returned tberehv
furnishing insurance at cost '-'0-e"'
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16
ERRORS OF YOUTT

A GENTS WANTED-Big Pay. Light Work. Steady
B9RN ~ Nsssss, s,.a samples free Address NJ L.
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Kendall's SPAWN Cure,

The most successful remedy ever discovered as il is
below '" Pio"'
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Hints for HousekeeperS.

A little ginger put into sausage meat
improves the flavor
Salt fish are quickest and best freshened
by soaking in sour milk
Tumblers that have had milk in them
should never be put in hot water
In icing cakes, the knife should be
frequently dipped into cold water.
Clear boiling water will remove ink
and other stains from white cloth
Cool rain water and soda will remove
machine grease from washable fabrics.
Parsley eaten with vinegar will remove
the unpleasant effects of eating onions.
a small piece Of charcoal in the pot
with boiling cabbage removes the smell.
Oil cloth should be cleaned with milk
aud water; brush and soap will ruin it.
If your coal fire is low, a tablespoon
tul OF salt thrown on it will help it very
much.
Cakes, puddings, &c. are improved by
making the currants, sugar and flour hot
before using.
a spoonful of stewed tomatoes in the
gravy of either roasted or fried meat is
an Improvement.
a teaspoonful of turpentine boiled
with your white clothes will aid the
whitening process.
Kerosene will soften boots or shoes
which have been hardened by water. and
render them as pliable as new
Cold boiled potato used as soap will
clean the hands, and keep the skin soft
and healthy. Those not overlooked are
the best.
In boiling meat for soup cold water
should be used to extract the juices. If
the meat is wanted for itself alone, plunge
in boiling water at once.
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16

"AfARK THE YEAR 1882
!or lasting things viii then be done
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Receipts for the Year 1879 s,9ooc "A
Dividends Paid :" ' q ~ e.
iHId members on Withdrawal. ...... 26I5 2h
amount 10 Credit of Members Dec 81 ls7g 9C i05 %
Smyrna times., 1881-02-16

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