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The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
.4NNEXATTON.

The liberal land laws Of the NorthWes
Territory, allowing individuals to lease
for q term Of years immense sections o.
country on terms equivalent to becoming
sole owners oG.the property, will probably
be abrogated If Canada should ever become
annexed to the Union. But these laws
so contrary in letter and spirit to those OF
the United States, will probably prove one
Of the greatest obstacles to annexation.
Some of the London Journals have been
discussing recently the possibility, or
rather the probability Of Canada becoming
at no distant day an integral part of the
United States, and generally approve of the
idea. The policy Of England with refer
I.ence to her colonial Dependence seems to
I.have changed since the time when she
went to war to coerce the thirteen colonies
Of our original American Union back into
the traces from which they had taken the
fancy to wrench themselves. England
cares less to govern her distant colonies
than to control their trade, and for many
years the United States has brought by
| their commercial dependence upon Great
Britain more profit to that country as a
foreign nation than they could have done
as provinces. England sees this, hence the
apparent Indifference with which she hears
the whisperings now and then indulged in
about Canada gravitating to the American
Union. The people of Canada, many of
them, have fierce objections to annexation,
and yet there is undoubtedly 4 strong party
there who would hail with delight the
idea Of such change On this side of the
Boundary Line 1t is hard to say what is the
exact feeling. Generally the belief that
the union is inevitable sometime is SO set
tied that We can hardly say that there is
any very ardent desire TO precipf-
tate it,.or do. anything to bring it about.
Some there are who would oppose it siren
uously, but the general feeling is decid-
edly that what is TO be will be, and at no
remote time Canada will be blotted out of
the map of the Western Hemisphere except
as section Of the Great American Repub-
JIG. What effect the advancing position
the United States is taking as q manufac-
turing nation and as competing rival in
the markets Of the world of British COM
merce remains OF course TO be seen. At
any rate it is pretty clear that when Cana
daexpresses 9 desire to cut the umbilical
cord that binds her to the British Empire
and cast her lot with the American Eagle,
she and the latter bird will never have to
consummate the marriage at the expense Of
a war with the testy but always polite
government of J. Bull, ESQ. Commercial
Hengland.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24


The attempt to run the railway trains in
opposite directions on q single track has
been tried III this country and Europe on
several occasions. The experiment has
never proved successful. The merest
schoolboy has learned that two bodies cam
not occupy the same space at one. time,
much less two active, antagonistic forces.
4 young married couple in louisville,
Kentucky, have been trying to run two
mothers-in-laW around one domestic
hearth. Each claimed the right of way.
Neither would switch off or back off on TO
4 side track for the other. Neither cared
for any damage she might cause to the
others headlight. The young couple, who
were in entire harmony with each other,
as a man and wife should be, tried to in
troduce a little civil engineering into the
domestic business, but the snoJling en-
gines Of domestic discord wouldn't be en-
gineered. Hence came collisions, yu1garly
called in this case, fights, and locking Of
horns, SO to speak, and 4 reckless destruc-
ton Of wearing apparel and hairpins. The
Wife's mother attempted to shoot the hus-
band and the husbands mother trumped
her lead by trying to poison the wife, and
after some months Of neighborhood racket
aud disturbances, and a few public court
episodes, the latter now 1anguishessin jail
for the alleged attempt to conquer peace
with cold ssptzen." It doesn't require
keely moter engine Of several thousand
horse power to draw n moral from the fore
going facts. No pent up household can
powers OF two mothers-in-law
IN full possession of their lighting qualities.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
SERIOUS CASUALTY.
Special to the Record.


HELENA, August 22.-Ed. Garrett was
thrown from the stage on the Bird Tail
Divide last night and the coach passed
over his body. The extent Of his Injuries
is unknown. He was the driver from Sun
River Leavings to Dearborn. The horses
We're prevented from running away by the
GOODNESS Of the passengers.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
REPORTS Of the unprecedented terms

REPORTS Of the unprecedented terms Of
high temperature come from ali the states
and territories III the Union. The Mon
tana record Of high temperature SO far ex-
ceeds that Of any other territory except
one. But Montana does not suffer the ex-
hausting neat Of the Eastern cities, At least,
where strong men fall in the street, and
women and children die in their beds from
sheer incapacity to breathe the fetid atlnos-
nhnrn
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

BAENuM's elephant, Jumbo, continues
to draw large numbers Of curiosity seekers.
The name Jumbo has become \ syIioniin
for any unnecessarily large article, and
numerous jokes Of ~ indelicate nature
have been perrelratcd 1t the expense Of
this huge animal.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
4tlssual Efceting oE stockholders w
4. Es. III Go.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Wright = Edwards Mining Compa-
nv, fol- the election of officers and such
other business as may be brought forward,
Fort Benton ga Wednesday, September
9th, 1882 j. i. D0SSELLY. secty.
A. mo- Goth 1880
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

TIE Russian Scientists, at their ap-
preaching conference, will discuss the Old
method Of keeping time. Considering tho
difficulties under which, the Russians EN-
ioy time at all, perhaps they had rs wei
devote their deliberations 10 eternity.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

\ BODY Of Texas cowboys were o0t on a
little marauding expedition and Strayed
across the river into Mexico The MeEi-
cans awokc, however, and, 10 state the case
pointedIy, snatcied the amazed cowboys
hal1hnalcn.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

1rl1E heads OF tile secret police OF Nussl;t
have made tile uncomfortable discovery
that two thirds Of the force is composed OF
NthilistS. With the usual prudence OF
their profession theN pr0pO5e TO resign.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

Mrs. HARRIET BEEcnER STOWE claims
that her model negro character IL "tncle
Toms Cabin i - myth, originating
wholly from her Imagination Probably
her scandalols story Of Lord Byron, which
il now universally discrcdiIcd, can PC ac-
counted for in 4 like manner.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

BOu iSGEnsoII's lecture entitled the
''Mistnkes of Moses may be all right hut
his last one, called the "MiStakes Of jo-
soph, zig certainly Il Amisnoncr. It we re-
member the history Of the case correctly,
it was Mrs. Potaphrr that made the mis-
t.lk.n
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

THERE is no true happiness i'll Il palace !;
it can only be found in ii log cabin. }. +.
Allen, an Iowa banker, who has just paid
$G0, 900 fora silver mine, and who lives in
a hut at I.eadvillc, has reached this conclu-
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

\ MORGAN county, H., judge started
for Europe with $4,000 in drafts. lie only
cot lis far as New York, when he ran
against four aces, which took all the money
he had and sent him back to his judicial
district Il sal(lcr and lnAdlcr man.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

THE Press talks abouta number Of Dem
oclats organizing to "ehoke Is off, If
they are Democratic kidney worms they
can't organize ttto soon to suit us II there
is one thing that VIC do Ike more tIlan an
other it is TO make those kind Of worms
u,I1trYr
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

Col. NICHOLAS SMITH, Horace Gre"1y'S )
son-in-law, is deliyeringa lecture entitled
"A Plea for Tramps." As Mr.. Greedy
was partly responsible for them in adVls-
ing young men to 60 west, This plea comes
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

THE Republicans arc guessing who VIII
be their next candidate for delegate TO Con-
urcss. We would suggest as IN eligible
candidate the local editor of the Hirer
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

IS Tennessee a farmers plOWshare turn
ed mp pot Of gold and negro ploWcd
up It pot Of silver. Young man, 20 South
and nlOM.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
JOB PRINTING.

We have every facility for executing the finest
CLASSES oi Book and job printing, and our prices
are as lew as those OF any other printing e3tao7h-
,ncnt in Montana All look or JOB work must be
paid far on dc}tVerf.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

~GREAr warriors never work exclaimed
:, Btackfoot brave whom the Mounted 70
lice recently captured and sentenced TO
three months hard labor. And therein he
struck tic Keynote 70 civilization. IT,
there is anything that betrays greatness II
a man it is TO see him sit in the shade and
watch OILERS work for him.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

\ LYNCHING festival, in which three
rayishcrS took a prominent part, 1Srepofteo
from TaylOrsyillc, LII.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
SUBSCRIPTION $500 PER ANNUAE
ADVERTISING RATES.

Professional cards occupying the space Of six
lines (thi5 type) or under, sixteen dollars per
annum. Estray, Co-partnership, Collection or Or
other transient notices, not exceeding ten lines
nonpariel, five dollars for four inseruon8. iran
sient advertising must be paid in advance.
We allow no commissions anu prefer not
to deal with advertising agents. Agents Or
dors for advertising, unless accompanied ny the
cash win receive attention.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
Shori4F9s sale.

IN auction sale ofproperty, consisting
ofa fat boat and i lot Of building stone,
will take place on the 28th Of August OF
the lcYee near the new hotel.
il. HEtIy, Sheriff.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

PROFESSOR TwIsDEN maintains that the
earth's axis has change0-Reen TWlSden
around a little.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

HOUSE breakers are reported as doing a
smashing business in Rochester, NcWN ork.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

A WAsnISGroNd doctorhas been s1lhjecting
anlllnber ofanimals II yellow fever expert
lnents. Igc discovered that \ number If
Guinea pigs, upon being exposed to the
disease, grinncd gabbled antlliuTied away
unlalunftl. The doctor should noN send
FOR the editors Of the Ritot Press and Try
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

the effect Of his vaccine upon two Of the
most idiotic beings that ever disgraced hui
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

W. Fl. BUCK, Editor and Proprietor
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
Tow ser rs Dead

Many Of the residents Of Benton will
learn with regret that the famous New
Foundland and st. Bernard dog Towser,
owned by ]. J. Healy is dead. Towser
formerly belonged to q soldier named
Murray, at Fort Shaw, whose life the dog
saved in 1874. ToWser also saved a mans
life on Sun River bridge the same year,
and has been the hero Of many similar ex-
pioits. He was accustomed to follow Mr..
Healy's children and to protect them from
danger, and his death is consequently
deeply regretted. The cause Of his death
is said to have been poison, but the dog
was old and could not have been expected
to live many years longer
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
4pr TTy 4,r7-r. r7-~-<-~-.-- = 1,oI,11 /

Water works are said to be d necessity
in Benton. Doubtless they are so to par
ties who own two Or three story houses
and live mostly OH the top floor; but two
story houses are not numerous in Benton,
and three story dwellings may be quoted
rs decidedly scarce. A well is very con-
venient reservoir for water, and most of
our people who live OH the ground floors
are we'll satisfied if they have well, and
do not feel particularly anxious to share
the expense Of valuable water works. But
there is an improvement that Benton
needs badly. The town is not properly
drained, and but for the fact that our eli
mate will stand off almost any disease,
Benton would now experience the bad re-
suits Of improper sanitary arrangements.
Before water works are thought Of and
before the property holders think Of invest
ing public money in water works,
they should see that the drainage of Ben
ton is attended to. Water works are, at
the best, only a convenience, but proper
drainage is question Of life and death.
The physicians Of Benton have for years
warned the public that unless tie town
was properly drained sickness would be
the result, and 1t has been the result since
Benton became town.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

1t seems to the New York Tribune to be
'an extraordinary result Of Republican
Institutions that civic retrenehment should
always begin By cutting down the salaries
of women teachers.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24
THE EFCOURAGLNG FUTURE.

The announcement in to-day's issue of
the RECORD, that number OF capitalists
have in contemplation the building Of a
new hotel and row OF .ostly brick busi-
ness houses on the ground SO long occu-
pied by small frame and log buildings,
must be very encouraging 10 the property
holders Of Benton. But, does it oc-
cur to these same property hold
ers who they have to thank for this
and various other enterprises that have
made Benton what it is.
In the yerr 1875, Benton was considered
a den of cut-throats, horse thieves, and In
dian agents. agents for assisting in whole
sale robbery of the government. The sec
ond year the RECORD was established, and
reference to the files will show that we
then pointed out the future Of Benton as Il
railroard town, although the failure of Jay
Cook had then knocked in the
head all Immediate prospects Of railroad
communication with the States. Carroll
was then o supposed rival OF Benton, but
Of the Territory that Carroll could never be-
come permanent rival Of Benton, thar the
head Of navigation, as Benton claimed her
self to be, would certainly become the
leading town Of Montana, and that no
town on the Missouri river could hope to
compete with the head Of navigation.
We also asserted, and even proved to the
satisfaction Of intelligent business men,
that every railroad that came to Montana
would have to compete with the river, but
could not hope to do SO successfully until
the road had been extended from the com
mercial ccnters Of the Territory to the
head Of navigation. These facts were
at once recognized and they gave universal
confidence. Benton has had many set
backs since then, but the business men Of
the town have kept steadily on in their
Improvements and extensions Of business
and 1t is Il singular fact that from the day
the RECORD first started in Benton they all
began to invest largely in real estate, al
though up to that time many OF the
most valuable lots in town were
without even "a claimant. And so
it has been through every year
down to 1882. Every evidence ofprosperity
has been duly recorded, and every good
prospect for the future has been foreseen
and duly heralded. We do not claim any
particular credit for this, as most Of our
views were as we'll those Of other residents
Of Benton who had the interests of the
town at heart, but they nevertheless truth
fully predicted the future of Benton, and
they had the desired effect in converting
doubters to q belief in these views.
Our earnest advocacy Of the best interests
of Benton, and correct predictions, has
certainly added weight to our recent ar
tlcles showing that, in order to compete
with the river route, the Northern Pacific
must necessarily reach out to the head
Of navigation, and that other roads In Or
der to compete with the N. z. must also
come to Benton. And this new building
we believe to be the result Of the
publication OF these views.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

Dr.. Elliott Cone's new list OF the birds
of North America mentions 8a8 species.
only about 800 were known in Audnhon's
time.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-24

kENosHA, Wis.,, August 1l.--Katie Stoc-
ton, cook at the Grant House, attempted tc
kill herself this afternoon by shooting.
Her case is pronounced serious one.
TRIPLE SHOOTING.
DALLAS, Tex, August n.--Near Den
ton, three brothers named Steele opposed
the marriage Of their mother with q man
named Greene. Two Of the Greenes and
one Of the steeles were mortally wounded
IN an affray between them
HE HIT HIMSELF.
LOWELL, Mass, August 11.-James w.
Pease, a loom fixer, fired twice at his wife,
without effect, and then killed himself.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-09-23
Claiborne Cottage.
Gown gton, La.
Board per Month. $50; per Essk. $40;
Per Day, 81 90.

This charming residence. situated on
\ hill, opposite the town Of Covington,
IN the benks of the Bogue Falls. besides
being noted for Its healthful climate and
beautiful scenery, is also recommended
.or its benetiuent springs.
Families desiring to secure board, can
10 so now. by addressing the undersign-
al, at CoYilgton. La.
!. JAUFROID, NINE. E. JACFROID.
Proprietor. Manager. e29
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Clubbing Arrangement.

We will send the New Orleans U-EEk
LY TI-IES-DENCCRIT, st. Tammuny
FARMER, beautifully illustrated
Almanac and Handbook of General
Information, to any address one year for
- %. free of postage. subscriptions
must be paid inroriabLu in adrance.
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LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, La,
Sept. 8, 1882.

Oept. b, 1867.
Notice is hereby given. that the following
named settlers have fled notice of their
Intention to make final proof n support
of their claims, and that said proof will
be made before the Judge or clerk of
.he court, a. Franklinton, Washington
parish. La, OF the l4,h day of October,
1882. viz:
Salena A. }. Haley, homestead No.
400, for the southeast quarter of section
II, township l, south range 10 cast, St.
Helena meridian.
Sne names the following Witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz:
ID. c. Warner, G. G. Bickham, E. c.
Warner and ]. ". Smith. of Washington
parish, La.
John Fisher, homestead No. 1870. for
the southwest quarter of the southeast
quarter Of section l, and the northwest
quarter of the northeast quarter of seq
ton II, township Z, soutn range 10 east.
st. Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
j. n. Varnado, L. Boutwell,. Thomas
Evans and John II. Wood, of Washing
ton parish, La.
sep95t GEO. BALpEv, Register,
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LAND OFFICE, NEW ORLEANS, Ia,
Sept. q, 1882.

Notice is hereby given tina. the follow
jag named settler hes filed notice OF his
Intention to make final proof in suppo t
Of his claim. and that said proof will
be made before the Judge 0: Clerk of the
Lourt, at Covington. La, on the 14th of
October, 1882, viz:
Buckley Fields, homestead No. 43O7.
for the northeast quarter Of the south
east quarter Of section "a. and the north
west quarter of section q, township 8.
south range IA east. s.. Helena MERRIAM.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
G. L. Cause, c. G.. Joyner, E. ]. May
Geld and Steven Rainey, OF st. Tammany
parish. La.
ssp9 5t Gro. BALDEi, Register.
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TERMS OF COURT.
oisCUIT COURT.

oiscutr COURT.
s.. 9dmmany Parish. our.h
Monday in February and fourth
Monday in July.
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WAYERLY MAGAZINE.

This popular periodical les sixteen
large pages. size 1O by IS inches, set in
small type, and contains donLle tie
reading OF any other weekly literary ra-
per in the country. 1t will contain NO
Advertiser ents, hut lie filed with
Stories. Music, Fcetry. Anecdotes,
Fnigmas, etc. The Music will cen.
sist of Anthems, Songs, Dances and
Marches. which in enc year will 10
worth ut least Sl2. II ia the cltapest
and best Family Taper in Ameiics.
Telms-one year, 81; six months, 90;
three months, Is. Sixteen back num-
bers, all different. will be sent, post aid
to any address. for Is
Try it, il for orly three months.
Address:
WAVERLY MAGAZINE.
Lock Box az. Boston, Mass.
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Notice to I'ax-fayers

The taxes assessed in the year 1seG
ara set sorta in the tax rolls no on iilr
in inr Office, and in the mortg Re oi1lvt
ri this parish. They are now due, and
if not paid, will become delin ;uent on
the 3;st day Of December. 1882. and will
draw eight per cent. fer mum interest
rom that date until sold, in accordance
With Article 80 of the Constitution.
W. b. Cook,
Shoritf and Ex.Ohicio Tax Collector
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wi,l keep OF hand fresh supply OF
Groceries and Canned Goods. Also,
conple.e stock of Dr!e Goods and aesdS
Made Clothes for Lsiies and Children;
THE largest stock OF Mems. Youths aud
l,ovs CIothing and nat.. fine assert
ment OF Boats ana shoes. ior 1len,
Wanen and Children. Hardware. I'm
vara. Crookeryware, and everything that
a,ne-tains to country store
IN tie above goods | offer at stilcay
,;t.I ,,r;res. Full wei gifts and measures
-, ..:rs al % contemporaries.
H's'ss' dsc1 II J.
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MULBERRY GROVE
HOTEL.
Near Covinston,
81. TAMMANy PARISH, IA.
CH. TIiIERT, PROPRIETOR.

This delightful summer resort Is now
open for the reception OF que 3. 1t l.
snarmiusly situated, near the banks o.
.ne Bogue fa.It., ABOUT TWO miles and Il
lalt north OF Coyington, and IS sur
rourded by JeAuufu. grove OF mui-
Derry trees. The Hotel has recently besn
thoroughly renovated, ami "a number OI
lew cottages, single anu double, have
zen erected for tne accommodation of
.;liiiIilIs.
MINERAL SPRINGS. The wnter Of
The fine Springs at Mulberry Grove has
recently been analysed by en- eminent
chemist. and pronouncei ~ ue IuI.9
:qaai. in lis medicinal properties, 10
.iIat of Alta Springs, and unsurpassed
anywhere. Persons desiring TO spend
,le summer Ia quiet AMI attracu|e
place. possessing all the advantages OF
pare ar. file sirie. with both clear and
1Iineral spring baths. and table sup
.Jiiel vita the very best the market
affords, should secure accommodations
at once at
MULBERRY GROVE HOTEL.
For further particulars apply TO or
address, ca. 1kuUILLY, 1872 Canal
street, or CHAS. ILIIEhY, Proprietor,
Coyinston, La. apZS Il
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II .tRRfAGES AND DEATHS.

We publish Marriage and Death No
t:ces IN the FARa;Ea free If charge. They
nanst be written plainly, and sent in
.sy six o'cle5k Friday evening. Con-
as.S-tnlatory remarks AMI obituaries will
i.s charged for Mt our regular advertising
Ehsss
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SATURDAY. sEPTERBEE %. 1852

MASONIC -Covington Lodge, No.
US, L. and A. NJ, meet at their
tail. over VIC. Warren's store. the
second Sasur lay in every month, at
Z 80 p. II.