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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06

IT has always been supposed, and 5
fact announced. that the Yellowstone
Park branch Of the Northern Pacific
would leave the main line at Living
stone, but the Journal is authority for
the statement that the point of connec-
ton is not yet definitely settled. Can it
be that the company have sold all the
town lots they could in Livingstone, and
are now DESTROYS of booming some other
town?
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06
THE RIVER PRESS.

renheit, while the great body of the re-
gion of the upper Missouri and Yellow
stone, including nearly all of Montana
and an important belt in Dakota, has q
mean winter temperature of l50 to 250,
which is that of northern Michigan, of
Wisconsin, southern Minnesota and
northern Iowa.
It will be observed that he refers in
glowing terms to the great and fertile
country" between the Musselshell and
Sun rivers, through which the Benton
branch will pass. We have no doubt
but that his report, seconded by that of
MI. Eldridge, will hasten the construc-
ton of this line. The RIVER PRESS
predicts that the work will begin next
spring-probably at both ends of theline.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1882.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06
TIE 48TH

The results Of the congressional con-
tests throughout the country are now
generally definitely known, and the fol-
lowing table may therefore be relied on
as very nearly, if not absolutely, correct.
The forty-eighth congress will consist of
3325 members, of whom the democrats
have secured 191, and the republicans,
readjusters, southern liberals, ~greenback-
ers, together 134, as follows:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06

IN Yesterdays issue we gave a list of
the legislators elect which made the po-
litical complexion Of the next house Is
democrats to 8 republicans. We find,
however, by the official canvass of Gus
ter county that Sid. Erwin, republican,
is elected in place of John J.. Anderson,
which leaves the house ii democrats to
10 republicans.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06

THE grand jury of st. Louis county,
failed to return any indictment against
John A. Cockerell for the killing of Col.
Slayback, and the case falls to the ground
for the present but may be taken up at
any time. He was not highly eiated
over the outcome of the investigation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06

TRAVELLING statesmen of the firm Of
Phelps, Dodge & Palmer, Chicago boot
and shoe dealers, have by sharp practice
robbed their employers of some $500, 600
by crooked operations that have been
going on for years. Three of the guilty
ones are under arrest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06

MILES CITY claims to be a booming
town, and at the recent election ran up
q total vote of 1907. And vet the jour-
nails of that burg do not furnish one-half
the local matter that the Benton papers
do, and we only polled 491, and are not
on a railroad either. What is the mat
tar2
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06

THE latest story about Oscar Wilde is
that he has written a five act tragedy
which is pronounced by critics to be a
grand, good play" 1t is called "Vera,
the Nihilist," and will be brought out
next year, with Marie Prescott in the
title role.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06

GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN is out with a
reply to Grants magazine articlein favor
of Fitz John Porter's restoration to rank.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06
Strayed.

From my place on Box Elter creek, q buckskin
horse, black name and tail no brands, one hind foot
white, some saddle marks. A liberal .eward will be
given for information leading to the whereabouts of
said horse. Address
ROBERT BLANKENBAKER, Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-12-06
EXTRA EDITION,
The Duke

The Duke
Respectfully informs his friends that he will be
pleased for The next twelve or fifteen davs to greet
and wait upon them 1T Bryen g. Anderson's Barber
Shop, left wing of Grand Union Hotel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-03-05

But this feeble and un-Cass like attempt at
playful gnllantry met with II sudden check.
Miss Porter drew herself together and looked
out of tho window Do you wish mo to walk
the rest of the way home 2
No" said Cass. hurricdly with crimson
face and a sense Of gratuitous rrIdcncss
Then stop that kind of talk right thercl"
There was an awkward silence. " | wish
was n man. she said. half bitterly, half
earnestly. Cass Beard was not old and cynical
enough TO observe that this dcvout aspiration
is usually uttered by those who have least
reason to dcplore their own fcmninity; and
but for the rebuff he had just received. would
have made the usual emphatic dissent OF our
sex, when the wish is uttered by warm red lips
and tender voccs-a dissent. it may be re-
marked generally withheld. however when
the masculine spinetcr dwcls on the pcrfcc-
tion of woman. / dare say Miss Porter was
sincere, for II moment later she continued
poutng'y:
And yet used to g TO fires in Sacramento
when ] was only ten years old. | saw tho
theatre burnt down. Nobody found fault with
me them
Something made Cnss ask il her father and
mother objected to her boyish tastes. The re-
ply was characteristic if not satisfactory:
Object Id like to see them do it,
Tho direction Of the road had changed. Tho
nckle moon now abandoned Miss Porter and
sought out Cass on the front seat 1t curcssed
the young fellows silky moustachc and long
exclusives and took some Of the suuburn from
his cheek.
Whats tho matter with your neck e said
the girl suddenly.
Cass looked down. blushing to find that tho
collar Of his smart duck sailor shirt was
torn open. But something more than his white.
soft. girlish skin was exposed: the shirt front
was dyed quito red with blood from slight cut
on the shoulder. He remembered To have felt
Il scratch while struggling with HornSby.
The girls soft eyes sparklcd. Let me-" she
said vivaciously. do! I'm good at wounds.
Come over here. No-stay there. I'll come
over to YOU"
She did bestridinG the back of the middle
seat and dropping at his side The magnetic
fingers again touched his; he felt her warm
breath on his neck as she bent toward him.
It's nothing he said. hastily more aSi-
tated by the treatment than the wound.
Give me your flask" she responded without
needing. A singing sensation us she bathcd
the edges of the cut with tho spirit brought him
back to common sense again. There she
said skfully CNtempurising n DandaGc from
her handkerchief and II compress from his
crGvat. Now, button your coat over your
chest. so, and don't take cold She insisted
upon buttoning it for him; greater en- than
the feminine delight in l. mans strength is tho
ministration to his weakness. Yet. when this
was finished, she drew u little away from him
in some emharrassment-an embarrassment
she wondered at, as his skin was finer, his touch
g"ntlcr his clothes cleaner. and-not To put too
fine point upon it-he CNhalcd an atmosphere
much swcctcr than belonged 70 most If the
men her bOyish habits had brought her in con-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-03-05
Advertisements orthe Day.

DERSu%AL-A middle aret gentleman Of good address
Rnd remarkable character desires to form the ac.
auaiu0nce ~ an eligible and couccual political party.
object, mutual Improvement and matrimouv south.
erurrs preferred No trlflcrs Address ill lSsI j. g.
BL~-NE Washington.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15
Ghe new Cabinet.

President Arthur has completed his
work OF replacing the Cabinet Of Gar
field with one of his own appointment,
the las, appointments being Sccre,a-
ries OF the Navy and Interior, which
leaves the south without renresen-
iative in the Cabinet. Ex-Secre,arv
Of the Navy Hunt goes to Russia as
Envoy Extraordinary.
The Cabinet as cow constituted is
as follow: Secretary Of STATE. Frel-
ingbuysen; Secretary of,ho Treasury,
Folger; Secretary Of War, Lincoln 4;
Secretary Of the Navy, Chandler ;
Secretary Of the Interior, Teller ;
PostnasterGeneral, Howe; Attorney
General, Brewster. Lincoln is the
only member Of the Garfield Cabinet
remaining, and he was always known
as g strong Grant man. Of tie others.
all are "Stalwar:s," for Chandler is
undoubtedly "Stalwart" now, al
though he Was a. one time one OF
Dlaine's most earnest supporters.
-ssGs .-
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15
w. w. FARMER,

rOCNSELOR IN LAW AND EQUITY.
" Attorney Al Law and So'ciio, IA Chan
rery. Monroe, Ouachiia pan-h. Loui- ARA.
Has resumed his profession a. te'u..'io', "a
which he will devote careful at.onton; and
will Invariably require payment Iur H. Gdrrrs
Has also resumed his profession - Attorney
and Solicitor and will practice in H." InI'cJ
States District, Circuit and supreme Courts.
and in the State District. Circuit ant SrV,cr.c
Courts; III all classes o! cases, Iaw, equity,
probate, criminal and bankruptcy. a rrw
bankrupt ia,r will be adapted IN lsI@) Val.
make the Maintenance OF rIi.9 AMI the anu"i
ment OF illegal tax titles specially VIII
devote his personal attention 10 h,- eases anr
Nil his time TO his profession, - his sole
SusineSs, 20 the eXciIt-iOn OF all Other occrlr-
rIons and cannot be engaged or retained IA
any case without Il zee
bksy-O 'hce al his residence.
Sept. ~, lsSl-ly
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15

Col. Jack Wharton, United States
Marshal, died very suddenly Of ap-
oplcyy, IN the Office Of surveyor of the
port of New Orleans Pinchback, at
the custom house in ttst city, last
Friday evening. " j. 'Fe!i kno%n
to most Of our readrr,, Col. Wharton
was very brilliant man, natural
tumoriat, conyivial and q great favor
lie in the social circle in which be
moved. 1t is also known that be dis
tingulshed himself as o dashing Con-
federa,e cavalryman during the war,
but since the war fell into political
d:sfavor with most Of bis army friends
by becoming a republican, still how
ever retaining their personal friend
ship. The Tiues-Dcmocrat paws a
high but deserving tribute 70 his mem-
CRY.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15
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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15

Plan. corn, peas and potatoes.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15
DICHLANp HOUSE,
MRS. ]. M. sTATHAM, Proprietress,
RAYVILLE. LOUISIANA.

The propr-,ress Of this house would re,
specially inform her friends and tie public
generally, that she has removed to the corner
of Benede're and Julia streets (norIh east cor
ner &C court hcu-e square,. where she is pre-
psred to receive regular boardeTs aud enter
tain the travelling public comfortably and
Hospitality ~ reasonable rates. Tie house
has been fitted up and furnished with view
IN comfort. AID the table will be supplied with
the icsi the market affords. au-. 1852.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15

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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15

Last week it was reported By an
associated press dispatch ,ha; old
Bender, the notorious murderer, hal
been arrested again but this was soon
followed by u contradiction-tAeY bad
got the wrong man again, aud this
time it vas an old, well kngwn aui
harmless citizen.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15
VI. GILLTs,
ISAAC SCHERCK,
LOUIS BUSH,
metropolitan Life Unveiled.

BOOK AGENTS and other people who enjoy
rae rea.ling and sensational facts, vii! no
doubt be interested in J w. Bu-I's latest
work, metropolitan Life Unveiled, adveriis.
ell in another column OF This Paper.-Apri.
ii st.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
w. WILLIS.
ATTORNEY 1T law,
Delhi, La,

Prac ices in the courts Of Frars)n. Hirh'arl.
Madison and West Carroll fa5>h,-, ard .u
the supreme Court at Monroe ai.I New Or
leans, La.
Agency for the transaction o! al Lu~.ne>.
connected with the purcha'e sale ana ir;,-r
Of real estate respectfully solicited.
Lists and descuru.n Of F.or"t'y fr >a.r
and parish and seriiona, map, ma be- -reu
10y calling at his o;iice Com ma .ral.pu,
promptly answered. Ifu- Ply!
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15
Appropriation to i'Urni,,i seed 10
Sufferers by Overflow.

We received too late for our last
issue slip from the Washington Pos,
Of March Dist, containing Geographic
news from the overlooked country, fol-
lowed by the following item Of news
with request to publish. As infornn-
ton TO our readers we would STATE
that, 10 compliance with his request,
we teIcgraphed Gen. king what Kind
Of seed was needed most in this par
ish:
In the House yesterday, Mr.. His
cock, chairman OF the Committee on
appropriations, reported back the
House bill making further e1propFia-
lions for the relief Of the sufferers from
the overflow of the Mississippi river
and is tributaries. i'he report of the
committee recommends that tue House
recede from lis amendment authoriZ-
ing the expenditure Of q portion Of
the appropriation in the strengthening
Of the levees After brief speech
by Mr. Robertson, Of Louisiana, in
opposition to rcceding from the amend
meut. the report of The committee was
agreed to. Mr. King, of Louisiana
introduced a bill appropriating $500
000 for the relief of the Sufferers from
the overflow of the Mississippi and is
tributaries.
The House Committee on ACricul-
ture have also agreed 10 report favor
ably TO the House Nh Kings hil! pro-
viding for an appropriation of $40 600
TO enable the Commissioner of Agri-
culture. to purchase seeds for dis
tribution among the people of the sub
merged sections of the Mississippi
valley.
Hon. J. Floyd King yesterday re-
eeived the following dispatches:
New Orleans, March 20 Your tel
egram received. Have distributed
everything we had. To-day | wired
the Secretary OF War and our Sena-
to's and Representatives explaining
the situation. We will need this week
at least three hundred thousand ra-
tons. No effort viii be spared TO
meet the demand.
VI. GILLIs,
ISAAC SCHERcK,
Louis Bush,
missioners for Louisiana.
Baton Rouge, La, March 90
Madison, Concordia aud Tensas par
ishes alone report forty thousand Ges-
titute. This estimate is based on The
applications for relief The overflow
is now reaching as far as St Martain's.
1t will seriously affect that section of
country.
: u NCEyERY Governor
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-04-15
National Pru.rttiDa fr0:n
o. rii0T.

control Of the lryec. i, connection
with and - q mart Of tho work o,
i,nnrovj,r tho r,vi,,..,n If ,ic NJ.
.j..iuui riy.r2 i ,fa a,,innor,e,t
ope.ljon tina, ovcr.h9dovs al other.
50 far - th,. reon,c Of tno Ni..i. -jpui
Valley are concerned . n.coa-e +. in.
v,,yrs their .utn.e w,,l or ynn
Further argument. as 10 rj-ft or
necessity il opnoar. to a.. A. u.el,.. .
for argumcuts have already been used
tia, should convince the most o5.,i.
nate oDoon.u;s Of the measure who
are not Influenced BY Determination
to see the inhabitants of The Great val
lev starved out and driven from their
homes in one Of tb. mos, fertile re
rion- On the continent. or who o-a NOT
Void If all kgoyI,ir. Of ur5,.. inter
est and even the Inherent pr;y,tyIes or
humanity Thon,h they may dou,s
n. Gu,v # he -ova.on.c,,. 70 s.,nmr
he n,ot.r,;,r .fri, -,.I al ,hc ,.y.
crJ states Of ,L,. v.Io. f~,,, fn.,r,a-
tio, ,bov .,oulI r.co,,,.i,. H.. r,,,
that il wop,d II. s,y;..r If ,nnnarto
the government if il sto continue 10
furnish ra,ions 70 IT,. .1fr..,,-s from
oycra,,y f-o.o var :, vr,,-.-I,rcv
co,,,, he &, ;rb,,.o, ,. ?, or.,..,
ogo;r.t .rcb ,a,.. If h.,.rol.,co and
,boy .bo,ld L,ov. tn, - r.f,...,oao
hi. u,yL, : r. t,r,,v o,.ay o.:f,-,,s
IF rov.ora,o -. .,.v.r,o.,t tn.t :,
:, o,noi.l, ~ ,~.,In.:,., ,.,o,
.,.-,a.,, g 80. .,...:.,
!, Fac. ,b,. ,ro r,lIr rooo.,i-,
.,o. ,to d.o.r:,o e s,,.., r;ah,.
..o,J, an tr-.,rooro,ob,, oh-,ao1o
,,;,t ,,,.o ,t, n..- IS ,h;, ;....,.
., , IT,, 49,. .Lo,Il
h,r ,ho, tho. nrioo;nro or doctrine r....
,..;.h no Conc.l,.,a,
s,y wbo+ 80 49, go 81 ,.,oo. H..
mi. i so-ir, oro, ,lo idoo ,bs. g.,
measure oo,a;o,s writ -. d,.,,;o.o IS
.,o,cs i,b.e, -. ,.,..;n,I. ;.,
nation e ,ba advocates C tho. ri,h,.
Tn. ui..i..i,,; : no.;o,,, e..,o.,
oil pay;,ol,o .,roo,,s o-o oo5 ,ho
territory it, waters oyaraoy :. no,
boundod bv .t.t. r;,e. t,, o,,.rt.
oyer mario, &c ,erar,, c,o..s ca
that no one safe can uro;ect II, own
lands ron. ovc,gov without extend.
inr its Ieyecs to ,be soil If = ne;ob.
BORING state or eccnrir, the coonara.
finn IF srob s,o.a Tbor.f.ro ,bo
lcvee system i naturally a national
svs,em. and should he under tie con.
tro! of the national government.
But we did no. start on, to argue
this question. which we think has been
argued sufficiently. What we reed
now is action-cc,io. prompt and
efficient. If congress ever intends 10
take held CT this matter and make an
appropriation sufficient 10 accomplish
the work, now is the time do it, There
is no time to be lost. Within the next
twelve months we will be exposed to
the same dangers with which we are
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
LOCAL NOTICES.
lead Goldymith's advertisement,

READ Goldsmith's advertisement.
SHORT HAND at Prof. Robertson's Business
College.
Buy Clements oysters, for they are the
very best. t5 -
EXERCISES at Miss Conway's school this
morning at 10 O'Clock.
TELEPHONE your orders for plumbing 10
J. A. 8aiey's 295 Second street.
FLOWERS, Christmas trees and decorations
for the holidays at Goebel & Co.'s, AIS Second
ATTEND the book auction tonight at A
M. Stoddard's auctionroom, No. 22S Main
street.
s. CLEMENTS, 80 Beale street. is the proper
place TO buy everything in the line of oysters,
fish, game, etc.
TELEPHONE Memphis Floral Company for
flowers, table decorations, etc. Album OF
designs at McCarthy's.
WE are prepared to give special attention
TO the repairing Of fine watches and jewelry.
J. N. Milford, No. 1888 Main street.
DEANS best Rio and Java coffee is moi
roasted in New York nor some other distant
city, and kept on hand for months before
reaching the consumer, but can be had hot
from the rooster three times week.
A NEW lot of standard, miscellaneous, ju-
venile, illustrated and holiday books just re-
ceived at A. NJ. Sloddard's auction-room,
No. 22S Main street. Call and examine
them. Private sales during the day. Auc-
ton every evening at O'Clock.
THE orphans OF Leath asylum are in Joy.
full expectation of a happy, happy Christ
mas; thinking, talking wondering how many
good things Santa Claus" will shower upon
them-big turkeys, hams, oysters, pickles,
cheese, pies, candies, cakes, fruits andstoys.
And besides all these the solid supplies
stored away 70 gladden. their young, lonely
hearts through the long. cold winter. For
thirty-one years our great-hearted people
have never wearied in being Gods almoners,
cheerfully fulfilling the grand injunction OF
Jehovah: Leave thy faiherless children
unto me-" In want, in sickness, in death
and in health, our beloved Memphians have
nobly responded to our Fathers gracious
command. May God forever bless them all,
all for Jesus sake. Amen. Contributions
gratefully received at the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church, Court street, on Saturday, 30Ih
instant, from 10 o'clock am. 10 2 o'clock pm.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
FIERY HORSES.
Am Example Of How Hard a A TO
Teach Old Dogs New Tricks.

A few days ago Mr.. Charles Kuey, the
butcher, bought two horses of the FIRE de-
partmept, which were spirited animals, but
not quite large enough for fire purposes.
He hitched them up to one of his meat
wagons day before yesterday and sent them
along Main street. When they had gone
along a short distance an alarm OF
FIRE struck, aud when the engine
came along The horses attached TO The meat
wagon danced away at a most vigorous rate.
The driver tried his best TO curb the fiery
animals, but they would not subside- They
were bound 10 go 10 that fire. The phleg-
matte Teuton who drove the wagon was sur
prised aud alarmed; but when the alarm OF
fire out" was given, the horses relaxed and
went home. Mr.. Kney henceforih will sep
arate them.
An APPEAL reporter, conveIsIng with
Chief Cleary about the above narrated fact,
learned that country preacher once bought
a horse which had seen service in the hre
department, without the clerical mans being
acquainted with the fact. AS the holy man
was travelling along one of our principal
thoroughfares the hor-e recognized one OF
the old familiar enginehouses, and before
the astonished minister could recover from
his surprise he found himself in the engine
house. surrounded by number of laughing
6remen.
The chief informed the reporter that it
was comparatively easy 10 induct a horse
into its duties in the department. Usually
in about four days the horse Caught on,n
and was ready for work.