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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-01-19

Hsil. Southwark. connects a. Charlottesville,
With Ches. z Oaio Z. B., East and West. At
Lynchburg, connects with Norfolk & West
ern K. f., through Southwest Virginia, 70
and TeIss-snd at Denville with Richmond 5
Danril.e &. r., to South snd Southwest.
Express trains connect with K. & u. K. Ct
Dsnville for all points in South, South East,
Southwest and East
E1press trains northwsrd make close connec.
Il IN at Charlottesville fur Richmond.
Fast Mail connects ct DAnville to all points on
Z. q D. 4. g., and Atlanta, Montgomery, No.
bile, New Orleans. Houston, Galveston and all
Southern Texas.
MIXED TRAINS for Main Line leave Al.
exsndris daily, EXCEPT Sunday, IS s. 10. and
! 0o p m, and returning arrive at Alexandra
For MANASSAS LINE Leave Washington
10 a. q. and Alexandra 45 .. M, daily,
e1cep. Sunday, arrive at Strcsburgatl2 q .. NJ,
connecting with the Valley Road East and
West, and at River lr7 Lursy. Leave Strssburg
l 80 Q: M. arriving St Ale1sndria al 8 IS p. m.
M; A 4ED THAlN FOB MANASSAS DIV.
day, at 90 o. m, arriving at Strasburg at q
2. M, and returning leaves Strasburg at s rs
a. No.. arriving in Alexandra at 8 C5 p. m.
For hiddleburg daily Except Sunday con
nectlon At Pls,n, station.
For Upperville, regular connection =. Doa.
For Washington, Raopshsnnock, daily coz
neelioa, except Sunday, at Culpeper
For WAKEENTON, leave Washington 81
10 and II 70 a. q. daily.
All trains n AXE good connections, 1t Wash
mgton, to and frcrn North snd West.
IF Atlanta Shopper leaves Washington 81
~ 1. M, runDing through without change,
Pull man Sleeping Cars between Washington
snd Charleston, =. O., without change, on II ~
p. m. train.
Pullman Sleeper b5twcon Greensboro and
augusta. u. on TO- m. connection.
Mark Adj u:table Chair Cars are run on Might
aims between Washington and Danville.
Through tickets at Lowest rates TO ell import.
1t points in the ULiled States.
NJ all Trains in both directions make close con.
neclion At Fran kiin Junction TO and from oil
points on franklin Division.
Full Sieepers will run between Washing.
ton and atlanta on Fast Msil.
MGkUEH SLAUGHTER, G. T. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-01-19
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT CO
P0Tc.n.sC RIVER La .NUIHGs.
(LIAlTED)

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T2ES5 MONROE AND TEE SOUTH.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

business qualifications, careful, naethodi-
cal and accurate, and indeed it would be
difficult to secure a G competent man
for the position. He was not nominated
at the dictation Of Il boss, and there Were
no star chamber proceedings connected
with the convention Of which he was
the choice for clerk and recorder. If
elected, Harry will make a polite, oblig-
ing, efficient officer, and we do not know
what more the people could ask. John
f. Murphy is al 'affable fellow and all
of that, but his intimate relations with
the Boss and his connection with the
ring should defeat him. The interests
Of the people would be served q great
deal better by the election Of Mr.. Hill.
D. G. Browne, the republican candi-
date for assessor, should be elected be-
cause he is more competent man than
his opponent and would more faithfully
and satisfactorily perform the duties of
this position. Everybody who knows
the men are aware of this fact, and there
ought to be no question about Mr..
Brownies election
William Rowe, the republican candi-
date for sheriff, is q gentleman who en-
joys the fullest confidence Of the people
Of this community, and those who re-
member how wei he performed the
duties of the office some years ago A7aoW
that he will make agood sheriff. On this
score there can be noquestion. MI. Nc
Dewitt is untriea, and it may prove a
bad experiment to give him the reins
of authority.
MI. Hunsberger should not be elected
because, like Maginnis, he has been
there long enough. Rotation in office is
q wholesome thing. There is no man
in Choteau county better qualified to be
treasurer than MI. Roosevelt.
As a whole, the candidates on the re-
publican ticket are more deserving the
suffrages of the people than their eppon-
ents, and their election would insure us
q better administration of county affairs.
If the people act wisely and vote for the
best men regardless of politics, q major
ity of the republican candidates will be
successful at the polls.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

recover the amount! And he has the
cool assurance to propose a trial beforea
ya6ulua u Tie peace and a jury, alleging
that he viii pay up tho judgment. How
generous he is towards his boss. There
are about 1900 lots in the new town plat,
and it two-thirds Of them, say 1000,
should be fled OF in the sixty days, not
to mention the great number where the
filings are from two to half q dozen upon
each lot, it viii be seen that 81 each,
amounting to the snug little sun of
$1,000, is the amount which the boss will
have taken from the hard earnings Of
the people of Benton without authority
of law, or not due him until hehears the
proof and makes the deeds. The law on
the subject is SO plain that no one can
mistake it. It says in SO many words
that the fees of the probate judge shall
be four dollars for each claim for hearing
the proof and making the deed, and it
i the clear intent Of the statute that this
fee is motto be paid until the claimants
title is made good.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25
THE COUNTY

1t is q duty the people Of Choteau
county owe themselves to break UP the
ring that is now i'll control Of county
affairs and that is trying to make good
their title for another term. AS the
better element of the democratic party
was not strong enough to do the work in
the convention or secret caucus, the polls
is the place to accomplish the desired re-
suit, and in a most effective way.
The chief Of the dark lantern caucus
candidates is John w. Tattan, the party
and county Boss. Mr.. Tattan is a
gentleman of superabundant egotism
and unlimited gall. He thinks himself
the great II am" Of Choteau county, and
plays to perfection the part of Boss. He
is not courteous ia his office, and runs it
as if he was the master instead of the
servant of the people. Moreover he is a
man of strong and ungovernable preju-
dices, and hence such q person as we
think should not be called upon by
the people to exercise judicial authority.
These are a few of the milder objections
to Tattan, aad we think they are plainly
recognized by q large majority of the
people Of the county. Mr.. Clingan, his
opponent, is by nature differently con-
stituted. He is fully qualified for the
position, and at the same time is cour-
teous, civil and in every sense Of the
word g~entlemanly. He will eve seek
to become a county boss, and will per-
form the duties of the position, if
elected, fairly, justly and conscientious
~. Every voter of this county who
does not believe in bossism, c1iqueism, or
all in III word, Tattanism, should cast
their ballots for e. r. Clingan. In q
local contest of this kind politics should
cut no figure; the men who are least OBJ
jectionable should be elected in every
instance.
For clerk, the candidates are FL. B.
Hill and John T. Murphy, and both are
well known to the people of the county.
The former is q young man Of excellent
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25


p. H. HUGHES, so we'll known to
many Of our readers, is the republican
candidate for assessor Of Meagher county.
Mr.. Hughes is one Of the original dis
coverers of the Barker district, Sand has
been q resident of that camp ever since
it has been known, and to a great extent
has assisted in its development. He is
a MAI of excellent judgment and the
RIVER PRESS is confident that if elected
he will prove a first-class officer. He
shas every qualification to fit him for the
position he seeks, and we hope to see
him come in with a good round major
ity. In Barker, where he is known by
everybody, he ought to get a solid vote,
as a Barker man and at the same time
n full worthy of the honors he seeks.
To those beyond the mining camp who
may not know Mr. Hughes, we can cor
daily recommend him as a man eminent
~ we'll qualified for the position;
an honorable, conscientious gentleman
who will perform the duties devolving
upon him, if elected. faithfully and
well. He ought to have the united vote
of his party and of hundreds Of demo
Gratis besides.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25
MAGINNIs AND MAIL ROUTES.

The facts connected with a lite at
tempt to establish a direct mail route,
daily if possible, from Benton by way Of
the Judith Gap, to the Northern Pacific
railroad, go to show that Maginnis is not
such 8 great and particular friend of
Benton as he and his bOisterous friends
pretend he is--particularly when the in
~terests and welfare of BroadWater & Co.
are at stake. Petitions were forwarded
to him asking him to use his best efforts
to effect minor changes in the route from
here to Billings, looking to the cs-
tablishment of a direct mail route from
Benton to Billings-but they met with a
very cool reception. Why? Because
at that very time he was working to
secure the establishment Of q mail route
from. the railroad to Fort Maginnis and
thence via Wilder's landing (the place
that is "solid for Maginnis') to Fort AS
sinaboine, with the view of making this
the permanent mail route and stage line
from the railroad to Northern Montana.
Benton would probably be honored (?)
with a branch, and thus the river metrop-
oils would be required to play second
fiddle to Wilder's Landing.
The proper route for d daily stage line
until such time as the Benton branch is
completed, is by way of the Judith Gap
to Billings or some point further up the
river. If BroadWater & Co. had not big
interests at stake i'll the other line, Ma
ginnis' service in favor of the former
might be counted on, but as between
Benton and BroadWater he will cling to
the latter every time.
This mail route matter is of the great
est Importance to III town, and is still
under consideration by the department.
All the influence of the military authori-
ties in the territory is in favor of the Ma
ginnis-Wilder's Landing route, and if
Major Martin is returned to congress he
will also exert his influence in favor of
it. He has already shown his hand, and
il for no other reason than this the
people Of Benton and everybody inter-
ested in any way in the desired daily
mail line to the railroad (by way Of the
Cap should vote against Maginnis.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

THE Record continues to show q great
deal of solicitude about the RIVER PRESS
and resorts to the most dishonorable
tactics in an attempt to do us injury.
We have too much regard for the respect
and confidence Of this community to
rest under the charge Of dishonesty, in
any manner or form, and pronounce
as false and malicious every such allie
cation. The incorporation of the RIVER
PRESS was a purely business transaction
and we challenge the cratic scribbler of
the Record to show where there has
been any dishonesty or faint of fraud
connected with it. The charge is pure
~ fictitious, and resorted to in the hope
Of injuring us in the eyes of the people
of Fort Benton. But we are confident
it will fail. We have never yet know
ingly swindled q man out of o dollar or
failed to pay any debts we have incurred
and we hardly think that Bucks
bloviating will lose us the confidence of
this community.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

THE editor of the Record, for reply to
our charge against Probate Judge Tat
tan, does not deny the charge, but in
forms us very gravely, that the statute
gives redress in the shape of a penalty
three times as much as the extortion. In
other words, recommends the poor man,
who, wanting a lot OF two on which to
build him ahome for his wife and little
ones, and who has been charged four
dollars per lot in advance of its Just time
Of payment, to commence an action to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25
Incorporation Of Benton.

A matter that should at once receive
the attention of the Board of Trade is
the incorporation Of our town. It has
been delayed too long already. Perma-
nent buildings of brick are being erected
and each one placed to suit the ideas Of
the owners as to grade. With a grade
fixed by the authorities, there would be
some system and uniformity of level.
But this matter is of little moment COM
pared to the water supply question,
which can only be arranged for by the
corporate authorities Of the town. The
regulations for laying the mains, ar
ranging for hydrants, and in fact the
granting of q franchise to a corporation,
if such should be the plan decided upon,
must be the work of the municipal COR
poration. There are a number Of mat
tiers Of vital Importance to our town that
im~peratively demand the attention Of
city authorities. The legislature meets
in about two months from this time and
the charter should be drawn up at once
and have all its details discussed and APP
proved by the Board of Trade, 50 as to
get it through the legislature in the early
part Of the session.
Powder. shot and all kinds IF aunnni-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

WE are making a liberal use of disin-
f~ectants, and think within a very short
munity of the most unwholesome stencil
that has G afflicted the public nostrils.
-Record.
That is right. Persevere in the good
work and you will come out a new mar
in course of time. II disinfectants fail,
we would suggest that a liberal use Of
sulphuretted hydrogen would Improve
the stencil.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

THERE was a good deal of democratic
money wasted Monday. After all the
fuss and excitement is over and cool
judgment returns, a great. many demo-
Gratis and all republicans will walk up to
the polls and vote for Botkin. They
will also vote down bossism and clique
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

PENSACOLA. which a few days ago
was one Of the most Furnishing towns in
Florida, is now almost deserted. Seven
hundred and eighty-three cases Of yellow
fever and seventy-eight deaths have
been reported within a few weeks.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

THE republicans Of Choteau county
were never more certain Of achieving
good results, and are confident of reduc-
ing Maginnis' majority in the county to
100 votes or less. The republican county
ticket is gaining strength every day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

WE understand that the Record started
in to print Maginnis' speech in full, but
as the cap. / boxes were emptied before
the boys had set half 8 dozen sticks, the
enterprise had to be abandoned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25
$500 per Year
BATES or ADVERTISING:

IF Mayinnis' speech was not brilliant,
the published report oft in the Record
certainly is!
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

IT is probable that prohibition will be
dropped out Of politics hereafter. The
republicans have learned that il is 6
losing issue.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-25

Powder, shot and all kinds Of amuni
ton at WackerIin Il Co.'s.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14

Legislation OF that day: he was always
at his post and met every proposition
squarely; there was no sinking or
lodging with him; his vote is record
ed on every important aot and his
vote was always right; no mistake
was made. II, retired from tho po.
sition with the plaudit "well done,
thou good aud faithful servant lie
shortly afterwards became the editor
Of the Crystal Springs Monitor. and
all through the dark days Of R .dical-
ism, he battled ably md manfully,
and contributed as much asany other
to the overthrow Of that dynasty in
our county and Safe. In 1879 he
was nominated by the Democratic
party for the Legislature. and made
a vigorous canvass, but fate decreed
against us aud he was defeated. For
somo time the Doctors health has
not been good but we are glad 10
learn thathe is much improved, and
VIC sincerely hope he may live long
and prosper in his new and broader
sphere OF usefulness.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14
, EDITOR SIaNAL:-

EDITOR SIaNAL:-
The "Utiie Dulci" Club, composed
Of number Of tho "Y ,unger set Of
society ladies and gentlemen" met
on Monday night, that being the
night adopted for the regular meet
ings of the club. The interest man
ifested by the entire membership, ar
ours we'll for It's future euccess. The
club was highly entertained by our
handsome young President, Ne. Ed.
Cook, who delivered his inaugural
address, in an easy, graceful style;
and the glowing faces, wreatbcd in
sunny smiles. fully testified tho or.
probation fslt by all tho members.
The address Of our President, proved
his ability, as voll as his determi-
nation. to govern the society in a
manner acceptable to all concerned
The Programme for tho evening
was admirably arranged, and we'll
executed. All present wore delight.
ed with tho exercises, and went to
their homes satisfied that the Hub
City yet has life among tho young"
SECRETARY.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14
from wessOn.

Editor Sigual:-After picnic's
comes the scratch, at least I have
found il so, for I attended several
picnic's yesterday and scratching has
been my chief occupation since.
The Factories and stores closed
on the 4th, and the majority of our
citizens packed their lunch baskets
and went to the woods. There was
no drinking or rowdyism and all our
people thorougly enjoyed themselves.
Two Of the fAirest flowers Of yonr
city's noted galaxy Of beauty, Miss
es Wright and Millsaps, came down
on The mail train aud had as many
adventures in search Of "yeritas."
AZ had 'Japhet in search ola Father.
/ hope they enjoyed themselves 20
well that they will come often and
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14

A social club has been crSnn zadby
some OF our young ladies and gen.
tlemcn, to while away the long sum-
mer hours. Something OF the kiad
has long been desired by our young
folks and we are glad to sec it we'll
under way. AS the name, U'ile Dulc',
signifies, it is to be for amusement
aud mutual improvement. Tho OH.
Gers elected were, f. NJ. Cork, Pies't.'
J. NJ. M,rsha.l, Yics Ptes't.: Miss
Lizzie Pdrnell, Scc'y.; and w. Y.
Duuning, Treas. Under tho man
agement OF such able officers, it will
certainly DO o success, Tie sorie'y
will not want for amusement as fair
share OF our musical talent is EN-.
braced in it. Miss. Lille Dsaton,
Miss. Fannie Williams, and J 20 Pdr.
ser, were appointed as committee to
draft the Constit utiou and Bylaws,
which. with Quo or two amen dments
wero adop'et. MISS Aate Birdsong,
Miss Mary Marshall, and Will Dun
ming were appointed as Committee
Of Arrangements.
Tho programme for tn, evening
consists of Music. vocal ard instru-
mental, Readings, r ,ci.ations, and
Dana. After o short while they in-
tend to give series cf entertain
ments for tho purpose OF establishing
Il library. They meet Monday night
next at Mrs. JIo. III. Duuning's.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14
DR.. A. Hunter

The last Comet brief y announced
that DR.. Hunter had purchased an
interest in that paper, and in future
would devote his time to the edito.
rial department. We have known
DR.. Hunter long and we'll. Hs is o
man Of splendid character. consider
able ability. finc literary attachments.
n scholar and gentleman, and the
Comet is to be congratulated upon
the acquisition Of such man. For
mauy years the DE-. has been q citi-
Ecu ofCopiah County. and through
storm and sunshine be has always
been found true to himself and his
people. Directly after the war he
was elected to the Legislature and
took prominent part in the difficult
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14
Crystal Springs Items.

Mr.. Jasper Rlss OF New Orleans,
is visiting relatives in Crystal
Springs.
1000 boxes of peaches were ship
ped from hore on Tuesday last.
There is not dwelling house for
rent in Crystal Springs. HIRE is n
chance for some onterprising capital
lists to step in and build.
Tomato growers have struck q boz
nanza this year. one grower having
already realized $1,000 per acre, while
even tho domestic gardens have
yielded considerable profit from
shipments OF the fruit.
Tho sweeping rain Wednesday,
which appears to have extended
generally througou. tho surrounding
country, was the finishing touch
needed TO assure the success OF the
corn crop, now which promises to be
the most abundant raised in many
years.
By the recent rains we are at last
relieved OF the intolerable dust. which
the passing fruit wagons have kept
constantly flying during tho past few
weeks.
A camping party to Psarl River is
the programme for next week, s,v.
eral Of Hazlehurst's fair daughters
will DO among the party. The Orator
Of the occasion will be Mr.l-.l
Material for q yarge brick store.
to be erected by Mr.. B,iloy on the
vacant lot adjoining s. D. Howell's
store, is already on the ground aud
work will soon be commenced.
Attic last meeting Of Crystal
Springs Lodge No 81, Z. OF p, the
following officers were installed: R.
B. Minis, Past Chancellor; ]. W.
Bailey, Chancsllor Commander; R.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14
Congressional Nominating
COnvGntIUll.

Nominating Conventions havc
been called by the ID mocra,ic.C Con-.
serva!ive party in tue several DIS
tricts rs follows:
lst District-August 10Th, Aber.
deem.
2tD;stric'-Anglst Cd. Oxford.
81 D;strict-Septomber 2Osh,
Greenv,lle.
4lh D;strio!-Septon.ber 9Th, Ma
con.
9th D.strict-August 81, Forest.
9th District-August l1,h, Mag.
nolia.
tn Dis,-Ausus. 10 h. H,zleh, rs.
We note in our exchanges some
dissstisfao.i IN expressed. that except
in two Districts. the calls have boon
made earlier than usual and with uu-
due precipitancy. Odrconlemporary
is certainly uumindiul of the usage
of tho party. It's precisely the re.
verse OF what he supposes. We find
by reference to our f'c that in 1880,
Conventions were held IA follows:
lst District, July 18th; 81 District,
July 10Th; 4ih District, August l1.h;
(ihc Jickson) District, July 10th.
Before the 23d OF July, our can'li-
dates had been nominated in the 1st.
81. 9th. and 9Th Districts; and by
the IL Of August. Conventions had
been held in all tho districts. There
has been unusual delay in the prepar.
alton for the prcsen. canvass.
though the necessity for thorough
organization and Efficient work has
never been greater. What has been
lost in time must be made up in ao
tivitJ.-C!arioa.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14

Il. Wiling, Wee Cnanoeilor; G. A.
Newton, Probate; A. oalif, S,rg't at
AIMS
VIM d. Terry died at his residence
in Crystal Springs on Thursday
morning after q painful illness Of
several weeks. For many years q
prominent citizen Of this county he
stood high in the estimation Of all
who know him. His chcory smiles
and genial presence will be sadly
missed. II, was inferred In the
family burying ground, near Terry
on yesterday in tho presence OF a
largo concourso Of Borrowing rcla-
tons aud friends.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-07-14

Tie Object of having precinct
meeting. 10 select delegates to the
county convention, was that every
one might look to the interest OF his
friend at bis own box, III ,oker and
Bmksda'c both have strong follow.
ing in this county and deserve to
have: so lee their friends torn out
and g;va them all the help they can
su.l sl'cp e eny choice should be- de-
1saLsd. NO .~slt Tally round the Nag,
which viii be AZ gallant one az ever
f,atod. in the event that Hooker or
Buksdalo shall be the standard
bearer.