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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

A Cyclone struck Mound City, Mo.
about five O'Clock on Tuesday evening,
the 9th inst, doing great damage.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Three colored men in Jail at Brook
haven, Miss, fired the jail in order to
escape, and persisted in the flames.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Some OF the democratic papers of this
state think 1t sounds grand to abuse Til
den. There will be a big Job OF crow
eating after the next convention, no
mattar who receives the nomination..
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

The London New Market Spring
Handicap was won by Lorillard's Mis-
take. Five starters.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

VIM. E. English, son of VIM. H.. has
been nominated for congress by the
democrats in the 7th district Of Indiana.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Gov. G. H. Hardin made an addition
al donation of $780, OO. the other day. to
build an additional wing to Hardin Col
lego, at Mexico. and to endow a profess
sorship.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

A heavy snow storm is prevailing
in northern Wisconsin.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

aNecessity knows no law" Necessi-
ty must be q republican.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Nevada, Missouri was nearly destroy
ed by fire on the 9th inst.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

MIR. Halstead cries out in great agony:
"Ten months since President Garfield
was shot in the back by a blackguard,
who had hired a hack to run him to isil,
and had written a letter calling for
troops to protect him. He is still in
jail, and is we'll dressed and we'll fed
now, and has money in his pockets"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

The grain market in Chicago was
excited and weak Tuesday. June
wheat closed at 81 25l. a decline of 2
cents. Corn closed at 733 cents for
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

St. Joseph has been full OF editors
this week.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

The rewards offered for the assassins
OF Lord Cavendish and Mr.. Burke, al
ready aggregate over S72,5OO.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Racine, Wis.,, had a big fire on the
9th inst.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Colonel Sammers,t the notorious conf
dence man, arrested at Leadyille for
swlndling a man named Smith, out Of
$4,000, on a gold brick scheme. has
been discharged on legal technicality.
The advisory freight-rate commits
sion comprising Messrs. Thurman.
Washburne aud Cooley. opened a ses-
sion in ST. Louis Tuesday, to hear the
views of merchants and railway men
regarding differential rates.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

The following from the Kansas City
lines is to the point. and suits us:-
'sln the new filth congressional district
thec clashes and ~disse9sions OF the eighth
should be unknown. Crisp and anti.
Crisp must be forgotten terms. The
world moves every day. Let US move
along with it. Life is too short to waste
many years in foolish and useless bjck-
erings especially in ones own family"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Col. Jake Child was unusually fowery
in his st. 10. address.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

The courthouse at Pittsburgh was
burned on the It'll.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

A Clinton (lll.) dispatch says: "The
township OF Clinlonia, which recetly de-
clded TO refund its railroad debt at 6 per
cent, has decided to quit paying iuter-
est, owing to the fact that the present
bondholders refuse to accept the new is
sue. The township now proposes to lit
lgate the validity of the bonds unless
otherwise settled. The mount Is $50
OOO."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS


We are authorized to announce CHARLES +,
WING OF Washington township, -as u candI
oate ior the ONCE OF Circuit Clerk, OF Lafayette
county, subject to the democratic primary .lec-
ton, N"'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Big wind storms and cyclones have
appeared in numberless places the
past week.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13
@eekly gntelligenfm,
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

The president has signed the Chinese
hill
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Beet is so scarce at Denver, Col. that
the hotels could not get any for Sunday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

we are authorized to announce WILLIAM c,
WhllE. OF Dover township as a. candidate for
the office OF Assessor. Of Lafayette County. sui,-
Ject to the Democratic PRIMARY election.
We are authorized. TO announce JOSIAH
MANN OF Clay townships as a Candidate for the
once OF Assessor OF Lafayette county, subject to
the Democratic primary election.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

The trial OF Bob Ford ior killing Wood
Hite began at Richmond Wednesday.
What is the use of trying Ford for this
act when Little acknowledges the deed ?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

Frank James is in New York City.
He is also in Sedalia, Kansas City, st.
Joe and other places. He is about as
universally prevalent as electricity.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13
w. n. BRUINS.
cOIcOfDLa, .llO.,
POLAND : China HOGS,

XTILL, after June LIST. lSS2, have a limited
w supply OF Pigs and Shoals. of his breeding.
warranted of pure blood. My principal brce,i-
ing stock is recorded in tbs Central Poland
China Record. volume .; and others will be re-
corded in volume 3. Persons desiring this, breed
of hogs are Invited to come and examine my
herd. Satisfaction guaranteed. l have been
breeding this stock since 1874 with sue
cess. irblIyl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

A fellow named John N. Allen, who
lives near kearney, was in Kansas City
Tuesday. and was interviewed by a
Times reporter. Allen says he belongs
to a party of teu who have sworn to
avenge the death OF Jesse James. and
intlmates that Frank James Is tho leader
Of the gang. He says there will be SOM
lively racket in a few days. If this
fellow is not crazy he ought to have
been arrested. There is no need of al,
lowing such scamps to carry out their
hoastful designs.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

|. Lieutenant DeLong, of the Inflated
Jeannette, has been found. lie and
all his company were dead. Search
is now being made for the other
party. under Lieutenant Chip. and
1t Is feared they have persisted. The
ship Rogers, which was Sent to hunt
for them, was destroyed last sum-
mer. and ten men lost their lives.
Arctic exploration has received a
sudden and severe check,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

A cyclone struck the little town of
McAllister, |. T., OH Monday night.
The people were all asleep. The town
contained 300 people, aud of that
small number 81 we're killed 4 were
fatally wounded II dangerously
hurt, and 80 were slightly wounded.
These storms are terrible when they
come in the day time, but are incou.
ceivably worse when they come at
night.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-13

st. Joe. Gazette: president Lee
sueur received from some quarters what
was intended as revere criticism for the
vigorous denunciation of personal jour
nalism which fell from his lips OF Tues
day in his address to the convention.
Never was commentary more astray
from justice than IN these attacks. The
men who were hurt were the ones who
cried. The truth cut them like a sharp
e1ed blade. 1t would be we'll il there
we're more men as outspoken as Lesueur.
The disgrace OF journalism is PERSONAL
ity. The mendaclty OF hatred and the
bitter lnsinuations OF intended black
mail are both the frequent weapons of
the scurrilous publisher. Some such
strong veiee of public condemnation was
needed. Lesueur has spoken Il word in
season. For its utterance he deserves
the thanks of all decent journalism"
1t is said that Mrs. Scoville will ap-
ply for a divorce. She appeared on the
lecture platform Ill New York the other
night before an audience OF forty.one
persons. She said: "Ladies and gentle
ment. Family troubles have made it
necessary for ME to retire Immediately.
l have given you the pleasure, if it is a
pleasure. OF seeing the ester of Guiteau.
Good evening"" The money was retun-
ded to purchasers of tickets. Her hus-
band says she is insane, and he is en-
deavoring to have her sent to an insane
asylum. Is this a dodge in the assas.
sims interest. ?
Al the loyal town OF Chicago, a few
days ago. John A. Will. OF Shelby, O.,
put a bullet through the brain OF Thos.
Kelly, who had staggered against him.
The murderer walked across the street
and threatened to shoot a young man
whom he met. Loud threats of lynch.
ing were made, and Will drew his revolt
yer and kept the crowd at bay until the
patrol wagon reached him. The police
were compelled to club him % uncon-
seriousness before they could secure him.
Will says he shot jeff Mickey at Vernon,
O., eigh: years ago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13
The Benton Survey.

The engineers party who started out
on the 9th ult., to run trial line from
Billings to Musselshell for the proposed
branch railroad from here to Benton re-
turned to Billings Tuesday evening, hav-
ing completed their task. Weare happy
to learn that they have been eminently
snccessful in finding a favorable line.
Mr.. B. K. Field, one of the assistant
engineers of the party, will proceed to
St. Paul in few days with the result Of
the different surveys when the route will
be decided on. The engineers are unan-
imouslv in favor of the Billings route as
the most feasible. The construction Of
the road will follow the selection Of the
route.-Billngs Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13
Our nv New Governor.

While in New York, We understand,
Col. Sanders had an interview with
Gov Crosby, who had but recently ar
rived from Europe. The governor will
not reach Montana for two or three
weeks vet, as the president desired him
to remain east until after the assembling
of congress. He is quite anxious to
reach Montana, and although he has
been out of the country for five or SIX
wears would have been here before this
but for the presidents expressed desire.
He comes to Helena to make arrange
Is ents for home for his family, and later
in the winter hopes to have his vile and
little one. with him. He was at Constr
nople when appointed, and had no
knowledge of the fact that he was an ap-
plicant for or appointed to the office un-
til he landed at Brindisi, where tele-
gram from his wife reached him. He is
a nlan of intelligence, pleasant in man
ner, and enthusiastic as to the west,
where with Generals Custer and Sheri-
dan he has seen considerable SERVICE
IpdeDenIent
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13
The Councl1man for this District.

H. S. Back has undoubtedly been
elected to represent the counties Of Cho-
teau and Dawson i n the territorial coun-
Gil. Hamilton, according to q dispatch
received last week after we had gone to
press, received 6Ol votes; Mr.. Back re-
ceived in Dawson county 642 votes,
which, il the above figures are correct,
will elect him by majority of forty-one.
Should Mr.. Back be dealt fairly with by
the officials Of Choteau county and re-
ceive his certificate, we are assured of a
representative who will honor the posi-
tion and work for the good OF our county
and territory Yellowstone Press.
Should Mr.. Back be dealt fairly with
he would not receive tho certificate OF
election. The unanimous, free-for-all
vote in the Glendive precinct should not
count against such vote as Mr.. Hamil-
ton received. This is a case in which il
would be proper to go Back Of the re-
| turns
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13


in bank stock on account OF recently dis
covered irregularities in the shares OF
the Canada Northwest Company, or as
it is commonly called here, the Duke OF
Manchester's Company, and declined
50 shillings. Iosses by this decline fall
heavily on innoesnt holders, and many
NAV lose their all. The causes astribu-
ted fer this decline are numerous. Inc
immediate one was undoubtedly the
Northern Pacific Railway Company's
circular, issued il England; offering 3
600, 600 acres good Land at 3 low price
and easy terras. The Canadian North
west Land Company was formed only
last summer, with q capital OF is3, ,0o0, 900
for the purpose OF buying 100000 acres
of land from the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way Company. Among the directors
were the Duke Of Manchester, Lord Ell
pinstone, Sir George Warrenden and
SIR Rowland Bannerhasset. The Duke
was elected chairman OF the board, bur
only acted in that capacity for short
time. The cause Of his resignation is
not generally known. Petitions have
been sent to the Minister OF Finance
asking him to restrict the speculative
nature Of the business done by some Of
our banks.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13
A Boat Tor the Upper River.

4 letter received at Bismarck yester
day from: Brownville, Pa, says that I'm
Gle Ben Jewell is there taking bids for
the construction Of a boat for Scott Wet
zeIl of Fort Benton, head Of navigation
on the Missouri river Although Ben
doesn't know the dimensions Of the boat,
or whether it is q sternwhee1er or side
wheeler, he does know that Wetzel
wants a boat and he is bound to do his
duty Bisnltrck tribune.
We interviewed Mr.. Wetzel in refer
ence to the above, and find that there
has been an extensive correspondence
going on regarding the project but oW-
ing to a disagreement in prices there is
at present "hitch' in the proceedings.
Besides Mr.. WetZel, Mr. Malcolm Nor
row, ST., and perhaps others are inter
ested in the project which we trust will
be carried to completion this winter. It
is intended that the boat shall cost about
$4,000, and be Of such build and light
draft th it can be of service on the up-
per river, above and below Benton, as
long as the Big Muddy is clear Of ice.
A craft of this kind would be kept busy
eight months OF the year, and would
bring its owners big returns, besides fill
ing "long felt WANT at Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13
-SasN- q FNAss - ssa7'-
s.ock N otss.

r4 ? rr ss.o ,xuoo4, IN x,s,t q hand
c,,.a,-: ,oeo..o ,ona
u 'n 0-i -
Inc 'seiiloa O. ~. ho''i' o''''o eop.'
ny, range on elle Mathis pas ss'A.'
sl' ,,.G'us, ~ ~ na,aa eoa1 o7
Paf'ies rom ele ; u'1i1li lepo1. ,''e o''.
Tie ana sheep looNlhs sE'Ash'.iaAs 's"''
1he oi'y shihs 'os s'ooh iAie.a ''e~' 10 'l,s
possloiii'y VI E,is'l''7 ili0s
Welcoihe suhicieii1 siio" 70 "7' sA'0 s e''''
2. II. Clarke, OIL White sulphur
Springs, who has large band OF cattle
on the MusseIshen range, was recently
ohefso anu tsi"osNA gov z'01 As''''s1 'oA ~
eii'lic heiu'
Wolf creek valley is rapidly filling up
with settlers, both stock men ana fafm
ers. Among others Col. j. A. Vial. OF
Helena, has .ocated ranch there, and
in the spring will bring ON oig band
Of sheep.
4 writer in the last Spirit OF the Times,
in an article strongly fayoring the Clay
blood for trotting stock, says there are
only few pure blooded Clays, one Of
which is M. l.. Commins, owned by
Chas. D. Hard, of Helena, Montana.
Mr. Ge,hartson owns a ranch on Breed
a~oo3- ,la,,+ ea~tx, ,,;,a. northeast of Pill
-~SO~AS
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13
JoEEoWHLL AND PREMIUM.
Former Benton Horses Now Monarchs Of
the Turf.

The horses Joe Howell and Pre-
miun'' that are now creating 80 much
enthusiasm on the Pacific coastand have
made the best time on record III this
country. in two or three different races
were formerly owned By Asa samples OF
this city, and were Quartered here about
two years, enjoying the freedom Of cor
raj and very ordinary stable accommo-
dations They were then known a. fleet
animals, perhaps the best in the terrific
ry, but no one ever dreamed that they
were destined to astonish the world and
take rank at the head Of the fastest rum
ners in the land While here they at
tracted very little attention, and we
believe that Mr.. Samples himself did not
realize the prizes in the way OF horse
flesh he had in his possession.
Both Joe Howell and Premium were
purchased by Mr.. $. of Gen. Rowett and
John FL. Davis, in 1878, for $4,000, and
two years afterwards he sold them to Cy.
Mulky for the same money. Meantime,
however, he succeeded in making con-
siderable money on them as they were
successful in almost every race they en-
tered Howell started III twenty races
in this territory, won seventeen of them
and was second in three. It is probable
| that if the riders had not pulled too hard
on the rein he would have made clean
sweep. Premium started in twenty-five
| races, won twenty-four of them, and was
| second in one. They won such q record
as shyers" that it became necessary to
bar them in order to get up a race.
| It is since Mr.. Samples sold them,
however, that they have made their fast
| time and attracted so much attention.
Joe Howell has two records that have
never been equaed in the country, viz:
! One and one-eighth mNe dash, l2S
pounds, in 1853, the best time ever made
with that weight; the other three
quarters mile heat race, time l:l43, l:lA1,
1:15. These are the fastest three consec-
utive heats on record at the distance.
/ Premium was in the race and took the
first heat and was second In the other two.
Ii Is cIaiUleu LOT IEclllluul luaI Slie lIfftAO
the fastest half mile heats on record at
Kansas City-three heats in e:49. All
this being the work of horses formerly
owned by Bentonite we have right
to be proud of it.
| Joe Howell has the sblood'' in him,
being a half brother to luke Blackburn,
the fastest runner of his day. Although
purchased for 81 900 two years ago, it is
probable that ten times that sum would
not now buy him. Mr.. Samples evil
dently leta tortuneslip when he disposed
, of Howell and Premium. But then he
preferred to be cattle king, and is prob
ably as we'll Off to-day as if he had held
on to the monarchs Of the turf.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13
River N ews.

The steamer Peninal has been char
tered by man named Bell Of New Or
leans, and left ST. Louis for the lower
river last week. She was repaired in
geod shape on the dock in st. Louis.
The Gen. Meade and Helena are on
the ways opposite Sioux City, and the
Nellie Peck and Gen. Terry are laid up
at the same place. The Behan is laid
up on the opposite Sioux City side.
The Josephine and Rosebud are on the
dock at Yankton, un ergoing repairs.
The river is frozen over at Sioux City
and Yankton, as well as at Bismarck and
other points.
Joe Todd is now captain Of the steamer
Hudson, engaged in the Paducah and
ST. Louis trade.
Capt. Mex B,uson, who is in Ill
health, is spending the winter With his
sister at Alton, I'll.
Capt. Jno. Todd and VIM. Perkins,
two well known tars OF the upper Mis-
souri,, are at WelIsvilIe, Ohio, their
nome. Ihey are probably anchored Tor
the winter.
Capt. Mart Coulson and JAS. $. Coul-
son, clerk, are tied up for the winter at
Allegheny City, Pa.
Wesley Todd, formerly Of the Coulson
line, left Yankton last week for Winni-
| peg, for the purpose Of building steamers
| to ply on the Saskatchewan river
T. G. Power and Capt. /. P. Bakerare
| both in st. Paul settling up the years
| business. M
Capt. Barr is still in ST. Paul. He will
leave for New Orleans in q few days.
Not only has all the freight been
1 cleared from the warehouses in Bis
marck this year, but at Sioux City and
/ Yankton existsa likestate Of affairs. tt
has been a good year for the steamboats,,
and every pound of freight has been
cleared up.
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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13
a Reneflcient Action.

The miserable looks and feelings Of
those confined ut desks or work tables
are caused by weak stomach, kidneys or
bowels. Parker's Ginger Tonic without
intoxicating has such beneficient ac-
ton on these organs and 50 cleanses the
poisonous matters from the system, that
rosy cheeks and good health are soon
brought back again. Erpress.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-13

There are sixty-two besides these who
pay over $10O and less than $500, which
taken altogether make respectable
showing for Choteau county. 1t will be
noticed that t. G. Power &g Bro. head
the list as the largest tax payers in the
county, with nearly $4,000. Besides
their taxes here. this firm pay big taxes
in Lewis and Clarke, Meagher, Gallatin,
Dawson, Beaverhead, Missoula, and we
are not sure but they pay taxes in every
other county in the territory They
have also taxes to pay in the n. w. l..
AZ, the parent house is in this city, Ben
ton has reason to feel proud Of this firm
We doubt If another town in the United
States of our size can show as wealthy or
enterprising house as this.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-09

Of Christian professions, she was es-
teemed as she was known by all, OF
every age and rank in life. Her death,
though for number of years she was
an invalid, leaves blank in the socie-
tyof Fayetteville, which is feelingly
expressed in the published tributes to
her worth.
Her removal is an interesting fact
to tho wide circle of the friends of
the venerable George w. Jones. For
forty-nine years, before and since her
widowhood, some thirteen years ago.
that gentleman had occupied rooms in
her house as a boarder, and she was
devotedly attached to him. It is
rarely that relationship is sustained
tor nearly half a century between two
individuals, and the deep interest she
took in the career of that distinguished
gentleman when he was in public life
and her unceasing care for his do
nestle comfort was romantic. The
death of his aged friend and house
keeper is doubtless keen bereave.
ment to him, and his compulsory re-
moyal to other quarters, however hos
pitable, will be reluctant separation
from scenes that had become almost a
part OF his existence. But one whose
green old age has troops Of friends
will be sure to find welcome root
tree among them.