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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-07-12

ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Mr.. Black. the novelist, is seeking in
SEPARATION by hobnobbing with Arabi
Bey in Egypt.
The Belgian government is about 10
adopt %pulverized meat for an army ra-
ton. One pound of the article is said to
be equal in nutritive power to six pounds
of fresh beef.
MI. Anthony Trollope, who has been
very much out of health lately, is about
starting on a tour through Ireland. He
intends to write Il novel descriptive of
Irish country life at the present time.
Mr.. TroIlope is well acquainted with
Ulster, as he was stationed 81 Belfast for
many years when he was in the post
office.
The fact that Il quart Of pins, hair pins
| and needles was lately found in a mouse
nest at Newton, Lower Falls, in pulling
down the piazza of an old hotel, may not
be Il fact of importance in itself. Never
~tlleless, a partial solution of the puzzle
Of generations as to what becomes of the
| pins, is furnished by this Massachusetts
mouse.
Statistics appear to show that Ger
many surpasses all other countries i'll
the consumption OF matches, the num-
Der used there daily being as great as
from ten to fifteen per head OF the popu-
lation. This fact is attributed to the al
most universal custom of smoking. In
Belgium the consumption is about nine
per head, in England, eight; III France,
| six.
The enthusiasm of the Jews through
out Russia and Roumania for emigra-
ton on Il great scale to Palestine is daily
growing. The best test of the genuine
ness of the desire is the fact that in Ron
mania $3.50, 600, and in Russia Il very
much larger sum has been subscribed in
aid Of the movement. These would be
emigrants are all eager to engage in ags-
riculture.
People who eat sardines should buy
them of tirst-class dealers, who have
good name to lose, for the brande of long
established firms are forged and initiated
and the worst qualities Of all are ex-
ported. The best are preserved, when
fresh, i'll genuine olive oil, while the
cheap are made of fish that have beer
spoiled in sailing on the smacks, ano
the oils used are of the cotton seed o.
the lard species.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-07-12
The Montana District.

William Kane and Tuck Lambert
arrived in Benton from the Montana dis
trict Saturday evening. They bring
most encouraging reports from the
camp, and being experienced miners
their opinions are worth something i'll
the premises. Thesegentlefaen arc the
owners Of the Mountain Chief lead,
which ranks with the very best. They
have sunk d shaft soiDe thirty feet and
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-07-12
The Fourth in Benton.

w are not sure that the above caption
is correct, for virtually there was no
Fourth observable worth speaking of
The day was opened with q salute, and
nothing was done to fully celebrate the
day. There was no combined move
ment Oh the part Of our citizens, and
it was more like il Sabbath day than the
Fourth of July. The ladies OF the Epis-
copal church were busy during the after
noon preparing for their ice cream festi-
val, and when the cool Of evening fell
the dining room of the new hotel build
ing was thronyed with young people,
who evidently enjoyed the refreshments
and dancing provided. few fireworks
were used up during the evening, but
the people Of Benton should be, and no
doubt are, ashamed of the way III which
the day was observed in the river me-
tropOIiS.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-12-16
Fearful Storm Predicted.

The president has received the follow
Virgins, l.. /. d.. astronomer, in the
Canadian finance department, under
date % Ottawa. Nov. 27th: "On the 13d
OF September last, ! announced through
t e Canadian press that a great storm
would occur il March next; that it
would first be tcii in the northern Paci-
Hc; that Il wonld appear in the Gull Of
Mexico Oh the J,h. and being reflected
ny the Rocky mountains, wonid cross
this meridian from The west, at noon ON
sunday, Narch II. 50. No vessel, what.
eyer her dimensions, vii. be safe out of
naibor, and none of small tonnage can
hope 10 survive the tidal wave and the
iury o thiS tempest. a. The wind Viii
blow from HE southeast. the planetary
Gree viii hc sufficient 10 submcrge tie
and on Ga" American coast, especially
That bordering on the Guif Of Mexico
and washed BY TIE calf stream; while
the air currents for several hundred
miles along tie c.S, side OF the Rocky
mountain range, owing to The great at
mosrh"ric pressure ia those regions.
NIit spread universal destruction. TIL,
Ncw Eug'lul states viii ALSO >uttl
severely from Wind "ul Goods 10 r3i..;
outside oi hrbDr> ia the whole ~rca 4
.Ar Al ,'. ,.-. ga gag "
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-12-16
II aries Nelson
Plaintiff

III the District Cont OF thc First Judicial Dis.
tric' Of Dakota Territory, Witbiu and tor us
ter Coulty.--ss.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
Fair Islay For All.
TO the Editor Of the Erening Critic:

In your issue of the 21st instant, there
appeared an article advocating the cause of
the watchmen in the Treasury Department,
and asking an increase of salary for them
based on the ground that the position is
one of great trust and responsibility. This
is all true, but why this inyidious distinc-
ton? There are other employees of the
Treasury Department whose salaries barely
afford them decent support for their fam
lilies, who have equal responsibilities as
employees, and whose duties are much
more onerous than that Of watchmen. refer
to the hard-worked messengers and labor
ers whose duties impose service from 10 to
IL hours each day, and not unfrequently
10 hours. Most of the messengers are re-
quired to be on duty by half-past six
O'clock, by reason Of the duties assigned
them.
They have to carry wood, coal and water
up three and four flights Of stairs to clean
up eight and ten rooms each to wash
spittoons, windows and floors every day.
They are also intrusted with the money Of
the Government, from one room 10 the
other in the building, and from one De-
partment to the other. There is not one
Of the number of watchmen who would
willingly exchange places with the mes
sengers, while most any one of the latter is
ready to take the place of the former at
their present salaries. Would ii not be fair
play and Just, Mr.. Editor, to say word in
favor of the passage Of such resolution
by Congress for the back pay and increase
of salary for the faithful watchnen of the
Treasury Department as would include in
its provisions the hard-worked and not un-
faithful messengers and laborers.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
Mismanagcnent and Deficiency Ap.
preparations.


To the Editor Of The Erening Critic:
1t is rumored that P P. Dcfrees will very
soon ask for a deficiency appropriation of
100000 for the public printing. The fiscal
year is but little mole than half expired
and yet nearly million of dollars is asked
for to exc out the year. Why is this thus?
Did not Defrees know what to ask for in the
last appropriation, or has he been improvi-
dent and extravagant in the use of the
appropriations during the first half of the
year? This is pertinent question. 1t is
said, also, that large number of sewing
machines have been recently contracted for
in addition to those already introduced,
and which have proved a sad failure, as
tons of books sewed by like machines have
been returned for rebinding, owing to the
imperfect sewing. Has the appropriation
been depleted to pay for these additional
machines which are inefficient and uu-
profitable as agencies for the public bind
ing? Are middlemen and jobbers in con-
troll of the present management of the Gov
eminent Printing-office to degree that the
Public Printer cannot estimate within q
million dollars year as to the probable
amount required to defray the expense of
the public printing and binding? If so, is
it not time to bring reform to that branch
Of the public service? You asserted re-
Gently, with much positiveness, that the
resignation of Public Printer Defrees is in
the hands of the President, awaiting his
acceptance, and the Post asserts that the
President has indicated desire that he
shall remain to the end of his administra-
tion.
This may be true, but the chances are
that it is not. 1t is not in accordance with
Mr.. Defrees' lifelong policy to surrender
any advantage he may enjoy, until he is
literally compelled to let go his hold. I'm
der proper sense of propriety he would
have rendered his resignation voluntarily
when Carl Schurz left the Interior Depart
ment, for if he has a proper appreciation of
duty and service he must be aware that he
has never for day administered the af-
fairs of that Office with due fidelity, wis
dom and economy. Schurz secured the
appointment of Defrees to show his hatred
of Gen. Grant, and of course stood ready to
condone his official shortcomings while
at the head of the Interior Department,
but as Schurz has stepped down and out, it
is but proper that.his protege should go and
do likewise. There is no danger that
the public interest will suffer by change.
That is scarcely possible, but who will take
the place from him? The venders of sew
ing machines may suffer by his depar-
ture from the position, but the public well
fare will certainly be subserved by such a
change. TYPo.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

OUR ESTEEMED friend, who wrote US a
communication some time ago exhorting
us to perseverc in the organship of the work.
ingmen of the District, this morning sends
us note to say that since our acknowl-
edgement of his courtesy he has caused
over thirty of his neighbors to subscribe
for THE CRITIC. Thus we observe that
virtue is its own reward. From the num-
ber of communications we receive from
working people, setting forth various
grievances and asking remedy or relief,
we infer that Z" an organ was badly needed
in their direction. All these little matters
will receive due attention.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

tools with him from New York he would
have got along better. He seems TO have
been led to believe that he could find what
he wanted here.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

IT Is well that the Interior is n large
department. Otherwise Secretary with
a rery large circle of relatives might ox-
perience embarrassment. We do not un-
dorstand that the present able incumbent
has experienced any serious difficulty as
yet. But he has been kept tolerably busy.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

They were all coming back from Monte
Carlo, and they played "hazard" with
three strangers in the railway carriage.
Luck ran against them and, late in the
there are two skies on this ehapw The
senior stranger promptly seized the sus-
pected cube, Inspected it, aud simply OBJ
Serving +" How unfortunate another
misprint = threw the bit Of ivory out Of
the window. The merry tourists did not
play any more.-Load0a WoSld.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
The Difference Between "IIim'' and
Her.

Mrs. Anna Meters recovered two ver-
diets in the Court of Common Pleas of New
York, Thursday, one for $515 and the
other for $500, against the Metropolitan
Gaslight Company, which put q metre and
s-main into her house but did not fur
nish her with gas notwithstanding that she
made frequent applications and signed a
contract with the company for it. The
company contended that Mrs. Meier's hus-
band made the contract for himself and
that he owed money for gas furnished five
years before. The cashier of the company
swore that the word "hei" in the receipt
was him" and was comaesed of the TIVE
letters "h-m." The court Instructed the
jury that if they found the word in the re-
ceipt to be "her'' they might infer that
some woman was spoken of as the appl-
cant, and it might be the plaintiff
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

OUR esteemed contemporary, the Post,
should not felicitate itself with too much
felicity upon the apparent unpleasautness
in tho ranks of the Readjuster party of
Virginia. Perhaps the prevailing furry is
the result of an attempt to readjust some of
the debts of the last campaign 1t will he
all right in the spring.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

THE increase Of THE CRrrTc's circulation
during the past week has been eleven hum
dred and twenty, or an average of nearly
one hundred and ninety day.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under The head of"lSituaiions
Wanted" and " Help Wdnted" wiu hereafter
be inserted in THE EVENING CRIrro three
times FREE. We inrite our friends wishiaJ
situations or help TO erail themselves Of his
offer. AHspers directed IN care Of CK1rro
Office wiU receire careful attention. Business
Advertisements three lines three times for 25 cts.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

Conversation at rink She" What a
horrible noise this band makes He"
beg your pardongr She" Excuse me?"
He Pardon me. Did you speak ="
Ehe-."I didn't catch your last remark 4"
Both relapse In silence Yale Record.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

WTANTED-BY LADY OF LONG EN-
w perience, furnishing the highest testinon-
ials q few pupils to instruct in English and
French at their residence. or employment as
reader or secretary. Address Clio Critic Office.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

XNT ANTED-BY a La DY OF EXPERIENCE,
w position as seamstress in private fam
ily; will stay at nights If desired. Address X o.,
CITY Post-Ofllcp. ioi
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

UTANTED-BY A FIRST-CLASS man n sit
w tluation in store MS porter or driver, or to
make himself useful in any capacity. Address I,
X. c., Critic office. i21
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

w ANTED-BY A SETTLED COLORED
w woman a situation to wash and iron and
ID and IL n. w. j26
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

TNOR SALE-A BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE
II for a gentleman Of leisure merchant or clerk
in any of the Government departments, desiring to
own q rural home where property is yearly en-
HANGING N value, distant ~ miles from the city on
rolling land, watered by springs and running
and surrounding country, and within less than one
mile from the Metropolitan Branch and Baltimore
one beautiful mansion of II rooms, Exclusive OF
the basementl, surrounded by, choice fruits Of va
rious kinds, shrubbery and flowers and water in
the mansion and in the house. For further infor-
nation apply TO W. II. Main q Bros, st. Charles
Hotel, corner Third street and Pennsylvania ave.
nne northwest, jyl2-tf
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

VIZ WANTED-BY A YOUNG LADY, WHO
w is an expert with the pen, lettering in par
ticular situation In an office, where she can ac.
quro the art of draughting; specimens of pen
work furnished If required: object to improve.
Address, rennlan, Critic Office. i2S-St
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

w N Years ofage. place IN store or as an o
flee boy; can bring best of references. Address
S. u. NJ. Critic Office. ils
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

WTANTED-BY A YOUNG LADY, SEWING;
w well experienced in ladies' and children's
clothes. Address Miss Elinor 4l9 l. street north
west. j23
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

WTANTED-A PRACTICAL AND CULTI-
w waited lady, with hest references, desires
situation as Soverness, companion or amanuen-
sis, or as supervisor OF domestic affairs; expert
enced and efficient. Address Mrs. ]. A. Y. j27
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

WANTED-BY STEADY WHITE GIRL,
w a situation as nurse or chambermad In q
small family; good reference If required. Please
address to A1. r.. No. 606 Del. ave, 8, w, i21
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
F09 SALE AND RERT.

DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
~ ~
THos. E. wA0GAMAN. 5is Seventh street
(Changssmade Wednesdays and Saturdays).
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

UTANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN, NINE
w teen years of age, position as clerk in q
store; satisfactory references given. Address o.
X, Critic Office. io7.3i
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

w steady habits. with family, a situation of
any kind; understands we'll the handling of
horses. Address Il. Crown, No. 400 II 81. n. W.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

NTANTED-COPYING TO DO AT HOME
w by one who has bad more than six years
experiences can write either fine or coarse hand;
VIII work ON very reasonable terms. Please ad-
dress Miss L., Critic Office. i2I
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
MONEY TO LOAN.

A NY AMOUNT OF MONEY TO LOAN IN
IA sums of 81 900 and over. Apply at
KENNEDYS Real Estate Oilice
j2S6t 72G Fifteenth street.
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

UTANTED-A MIDDLE-AGED LADY,
w would like position as house keeper for
gentleman; fully understands household duties;
any position of trust, can make herself very use
fll in small family; salary not much an OBJ
lect as pleasant home; good references. Address
Mrs. r., Critic office. jan2i
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

WTANTED-A SITUATION AS CAKE AND
w bread baker, or pastry cook in hotel; light
work and light pay. Apply at No. 1902 Penna.
ave. N. w. i25
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
LOST AND FOUND.

VJNOUND-A LARGE BUNCH OF KEYS.
IL Ownerean have them by applying at the
Critic Office j9t3t
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

UTANTED-A PLACE IN A STORE OF
w some kind as driver or porter first-class
references. Address Allied, Critic office. i26
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28
PERSONAL.

Y FILTERS WRITTEN ON ANY SUBJECr,
IL MS. revised briefs drawn, collections made,
pensions, attorney for land warrants and patents.
Speeches and lectures prepared at shortest notice
All business confidential. MRS. nj. A. LACH-
MAN. Sl3 18th street n. de2
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

WANTED : SITUATION AS HOUSE,
wv keeper; best Of references given. Address
NJ. d., this Office. i2i
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

INoUND-A LADY's BRACELET, WHICH
il the owner can have by Identifying and pay
ing for this advertisement. Apply at No % II q;
Ii w. ~
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

1TOR SALE OR EXCHANGED HAND
u some property In the thrifty aud healthinl
village of Hamilton, the probable future county
seat OF Loudoun County, Va
Said property. consists of eight acres ofexcellent
land. on which Is modern-style house ofthirteen
rooms, a large barn, carriage house ice house. and
all necessary ontbuildings all In complete order;
also about one hundred fruit trees of every
variety, and good water. Location convenient
for summer boarders. Apply at the Real Estate
Hotel, corner of Third street and Pennsylvania
avenue. ial7
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

"ANTED-BY A YOUTH OF EIGHTEEN,
w a situation in an attorneys office; expert
ence Of two years at patent business; work prim-
ary object; good recommendation from last em-
lion, city. j2l
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

II OsT-ON THE NIGHT OF JANUARY
"a a Brown SILK Umbrella with white ivory
handle in going fromthe corner OF Seventh and
II streets 10 Police Headquarters; q liberal re-
ward IL left al this oice or address r. B. q. Grille
ofice i25
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

UTANTED-BY A LADY WITH FIRST
wv class testimonials and ten years experience
lily; can Teach music. French and English, or
would do copying. Address A., Critic office. ia
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

NTANTED- EMBROIDERY ON LADIES'
w or chilrdens suits in silk flannel or velvet,
also stockings infants cloaks, shawls or blankets,
sacques and leggins knit; terms moderate. Mrs.
Henry, 1885 Eighth 8. n. W. I23
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

WANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN, WITH A
living for them. Address A. IL Critic nifice i2i
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

VNOR SALE OR EXCHANGE--AT A GREAT
IL bargain 500 acres ten miles from Washing
ton city, with good dwelling of rooms; also, four
tenant houses, in splendid repair; abundance of
fruits of all kinds; well-watered and well-fenced;
would make very fine stock farm; will sell or
exchange for property in this city or Virginia,
suitable for summer boarders. WAI. II. MAIN 81
BROS. cor. penna. ave and I'd stS. oC22
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

wv ANTED-BY A YOUTH, IN THE SEW
W. enieenth year Of his age, place In q store
can give best of city references. Please address
j. G. s.. City POst-Oflice. i23
The Evening critic., 1882-01-28

FL RICHEX. 42z TENTH ST. N,
W. above Gas Onlce Dealer IN
BTOVEs, RANGES, FuHNACh5, &C,
Roofing and 6pouting, Repairing Of Latrobes ana
Stoves Speciality. -
BLINKHORN a Co, Plumbing and das t1t
Sharp County record., 1882-09-07

On Sunday night, the Goth ult, Carol
ton; Boone county, was the scene of a
most dastardlJ CEime-ohe that should
land the perpetrators for number of
gears in the penitentiary. During the re-
ligious services which were held in large
school-house, gang of half drunken fell
lows came tramping in. With their hic,
coughing and maudlin remarks the minis
ter was greatly disturbed, and at last,
When he saw several ladies leaving the
room, he rebuked the loafers in firm
and decided manner, referring to them by
name. They were drunk, but not too
much under the influence of the liquor to
feel the cutting words. The pastor con-
tinued his sermon, and the boys remained
quiet until its conclusion. The people
started for their homes and in less
than ten minutes the building was
found to be in Games. Suspicion
rests heavily On the 5oung men who were
corrected by the pastor, and it is proSa-
bic they have been arrested ere this. Still,
in the face of all this and other fendish
acts which internal whiskey has caused,
the anti,prohibitionists raise the Fowl and
say, "don't take the peoples liberties
from them !" Better have no such liber-
ties and protection of Life and property,
than such liberties without protection.
Sharp County record., 1882-09-07
CHEERFUL BUSINESS PROSPECTS.

Referring to the bountiful crops raised
in every part of the country, and the ao-
tivity that their proceeds will impa-t to
business operations and enterpriseO, the
Valley Yirginian says:
All these facts argue great poSsi-
bilities for the south. The whole south
land is comparatively new country for
enlarge business activities railroad con-
struction, furnaces, factories and general
material Development. Our climate, soil,
mineral wealth and abounding natural
advantages are attracting the attention of
the whole of this and other countries.
Our manufactures are in their infancy
the railroad ramifcations limited and i'm
perfect, yet the field is here to invite the
most extensive industrial establishments
and the most comprehensive railroad
combinations. The disturbance in the
relations of labor and capital in the north
and west must cause diversion Of thought
to a section where more valuable labor
element existc, supplemented by natural
Inducements surpassing those of any
other portion cf the union. Iron, COAL
timber are al here, awaiting the touch of
capital for their conYertion into CONNER.
cial frabri9s at less cost than anywhere
else, and at greater profits. Railroads
are reaching ont frene tie ,9o Il into the
south to bring the sections closer together,
open up connections between production
and cOnsurnnti and invita- 10 pito1 ond
enterprise into profitable employment.
Even the superficial glance at the infu,
ences now being set in notion. must con-
vince the most skeptical that we are now
entering upon a period of unparalleled
business activity and prosperity, and
that the year 1882 will mark an era of
material devopment,- of wealth creating
enterprise, such as has been rarely vouoh-
rated to the United States-a prosperity