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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-06-28
u ews from Barke

| Col j. j. Donnelly returned Monday
/ evening from Barker, where he had
been the past week, and brings good re
port from the camp. He SAYS the
Wright L Edwards surpasses his eSpec-
| tations, and is, without the possibility OF
a doubt, a great property. The vein at
the tunnel level is three feet wide, and
improving as they follow the lead. In
every portion Of the mine opened, fine
bodies OF ore are exposed, which in due
time can be put upon the dump at com
parat1yely small cost. A force Of twelve
men are now at work on the mine, and
as soon rs it is possible an additional
force will be put on-a sufficient number
to supply the smelters with all the ore
that can be treated.
Work at the snlelter is progressing
favorahly. Prof. E'oss is now engaged
III putting the works in shape to turn
out bullion at q rapid rate soon. The
additional roasters have not been CON
structed yet, as full instructions from
headquarters have not come to hand.
Nh. Maddock, the president Of the com
pany, is expected to put in al appear
alce at the camp soon.
4 new district has been discovered
about ten miles from Barker, over which
there IS intense excitement. It is be-
tween Barker and the Montana district.
where z. II. Hughes reported rich
STRIKE was made. Several leads have
been located. They are well defined,
and show up big from the surface, the
ore assaying up i'll the thousands. 3. S.
Z Fitzpatrick is one Of the lucky prospec-
tors. Ore from a lead discovered by him.,
according to an assay made by Prof.
Foss, shows | ,O2O ounces of silver to the
ton, OF 81 ,162 SO, and Mr.. f. insists that
there is plenty Of that kind Of ore in the
vein. There has been regular stan-
pede from Barker to the new district.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-06-28
POLITICAL POINTS.
"A REVIEW OF THE CONTEST FOR
DELEGATE
Nhe Political Situation in Choteau- Some
Valuable Opinions from Lead
ing Democrat Of Benton.

The meeting of the democratic central
committee, which was held at the court
house Saturday evening forthe purpose of
mapping out the campaign, naturally
brings up political subjects 1t will not
be long until the ball is set III motion.
ana even at this early day political
guesses and discussions begin to interest
the public. Benton has her full quota
Of aspirants for local offices, and a few
probably who look higher. We do not
know that any Of our citizens are look
ing forward to receive the nomination
for delegate, but we are certain that The
convention might 20 further for proper
material and fare 4 good deal worse
There are several citizens Of Benton, not
professional politicians, who would ably
represent the territory III the halls Of
congress, and the delegation TO the terri
t0rial convention should unite upon one
Of them, and give him astcadfast support.
It is possible that lightning might strike
him, although not probable.
Desiring TO get q view of the situation
from q Benton standpoint we subjected
one Of the leading democrats Of our city
to a quasi-interview yesterday, with the
following results:
"What is the democrat outlook in
Choteau county::''
''The outlook for the democracy was
never brighter. The party is united and
OF one purposc-to nominate I, good
ticket and elect it. Two years ago there
were disscnsions that threatened defeat
in some cases, but the political skies are
much brighter now. | think the demo-
Gratis Of this county will nominate a
stiong ticket, and elect it by an over
wlelming majority. 1T will not only
eceivc the support Of the united democ-
l;tcy Dtte9 stssWeII II, Isassars republicans.
who nave the welfare Of the county III
view"
"You certainly take Il roseate view Of
the situation at home; What will be the
issue in The territory, ! mean with refer
ence to 1he contest for the delegateshipm.'
''Thai is more complicated question,
and ca1not be answered SO positively.
| The democrats have 80 chances out Of 4
! 100 OF dectlng their man. III they should
make bols Of themselves in the c0nven-
ton, AID the republicans should act with
| Wisdoi, there would be q show for sue
cess II the latter. This is the only
| cmergacy, however, in which | see
| they hive any chance"
"Wo, in your opinion, will be the
denoatic candidate?"
| II i've it up There are 50 many
candittes III the field that at this early
stageIf the proceedings, it is pretty
doubiu guessing. [ sat down the other
day, bWever, and figured out some re-
sultsn this piece Of paper Here we
haveisplaying the sheet the vote Of
eacpunty for delegate at the last elec-
, tionnd the number of delegates each
IcouI is entitled to in the convention,
as fows:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-06-28

Wanted-Position as governess in i
country family. will teach any num-
Der Of children English branches and
music, for very small salery. Address
Miss i. r, RIVER PREss office.
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Meeting of the Democratic County Central
Committee.

The democratic central committee met
Saturday eve at the court house. There
We're present Gus Scnicur, chairman, j.
T. Murphy, secretary. II. <. Kennerly,
". S. Conway and J. w. Tattan. The
object Of the meeting was to designate
the precincts and allot delegates to the
county convention 1t was decided to
have the primaries on July I'D, and the
convention on August 26th. The follow
ing shows the number Of delegates each
precinct is entitled to and where the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22

W. acknowledge the receipt from Prof.
K. Fl. Howey of the third annual report of
the Superintendent of Public Instruction of
Montana. It contains a large amount Of
information and valuable statistics in refer
ence to the schools of the Territory, from
which we Gull the following items: No. Of
school districts in the Territory, IA, against
1870 the previous year; No. of schools. 1854;
No. Of teachers employed, III; average
monthly compensation Of male teachers
$7989 and of fem ale $57 Al; No. of private
schools in the Territory, is During the
school year of 1881 there were 5. liz children
enrolled and the average attendance was g.
552. The supplemental report of the Super
in!endent of Choteau county how the fol-
lowing: Whole number of census scholars,
betweent the ages of 4 and 81, COB; whole
number under 4 years, 243; total, 846 The
total school lax collected from all sources is
$40, 1l5, go.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22

Vim. Rowe returned Sunday from a trip to
Helena and other points along the stage
route. He informs US that between Helena
and the Dearborn the storm was the worst
experienced for many g day. 1t showed
torty-eight hours without any letting up, and
a portion OF the time the wind blew Mt the
rate of $50 miles IA hour. But notwithstand.
ing this fact his coaches never failed to make
single instance to send out extras. OF the
numerous stage lines centering at Helena the
Benton coach was the only one that arrived
and departed within schedule Tina during the
sway of the blizz trd. Superintendent Rowe
has q right to he proud Of this record.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
The e Hotel.

A meeting of the stockholders in the Ben
ton hotel company was held al the Bank of
Northern Montana on Monday evening for
the purpose of electing officers and the trans
action of other business. Following are the
officers selected: T. E Collins, President;
s.. Kohlberg, Treasurer; W. Fl. Todd Secre-
tary; Board of Trussees-r. E. Collins, j,
FL. Rice, Jos. Hirshberg, L. Heltman and
w. s.. Wetzel.
An informal discussion Of the fairs of
the company followed, and it was decided
that work on the building be renewed about
the first of March and pushed to completion
as speedily as possible. Ii the material can
be obtained as needed it is believed the build
ing will be ready for occupancy by July 1.
The tenant question was discussed and it
was decided to send out a circular letter to
the leading hotel men of the county inviting
proposals for furnishing and running the
hotel. As the new building will be the
finest hotel structure in the Territory and the
business prospects are as bright as can be
there will be no trouble about securing a
landlord.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22

The postponed masquerade ball came off
at the .hoteau House last Wednesday even
ing, and was largely attended. This being
the frs, ball of the kind here, much was not
expected in the way of costumes, there being
none in town when the announcement of the
ball was made. But the number and variety
OF the costumes was an agreeable surprise,
the floor, between the opening and supper,
being crowded with masked dancers. Some
of the costumes were very pretty, and others
exceedingly funny, and all the dancers seem
ed to enter thoroughly into the spirit of the
occasion. Tue supper served up by mine
host Sullivan was a most elegant one, and in
saying that it was one of the best ever gotten
up ut the Choteau House we will have said
enough. The dance was kept up until about
half past 8. The masquerade ball was q pro-
nounced success, and the pleasure loving peo-
pie of Benton will look forward with pleased
anticipation to another one next winter.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
Skipped Out.

It is reported that Hughey, q well-known
trader at Carroll, has packed up his worldly
possessions, including a large lot of fnre and
robes and departed for brighter fields and
pastures new. A report to this effect reach
ed Benton several days ago., and it has since
been confirmed by MIR. Massey, who lately
arrived from down the river. It seems that
he headed directly for Miles city, where he
will probably dispose of his robes and other
property and seek q more healthy latitude.
Hughey bore an excellent reputation in Ben
ton, and bis friends were 10th to believe that
be had played SO ~dishonorable q part. he is
indebted in small amounts to various mer-
chants in Benton, and the prospects OF re-
covering the same, or any portion of 1t, is
not the brightest.
Since the above was written, VIC learn that
both Hughey and Boyd, who were partners,
have left, taking with them robes to the
probable value Of So O00. We understand
they were Indebted 10 a few firms in B-nton
TO the amount Of $4,000 for supplies fur
nished them last fall. They gave a bill Of
sale of the goods they had left to another
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
BENTON MARkEr REPORT.

BENTON, Montana, February 20, 1881.
SuaAR-Pr sack of loo bs-Brown, $i4 Is; C,
sl5 o.. A, SIS so. G'anuiated, $l6 CO..
by case. \ ga,-, 81 90; gall, 90 90 Manhattan, s
gal key, 3 80; do, 10 gal c.ns, S2 o.; map.e syrup.
81 Is per gal.
,;oFraE-O d Government Java, 35c; o d G ". Java
Fa cy, 4Ota45; Rio choice. 1s@25; Costa Rica, 26;
II at, 2s: q 0 ind Java, a590; hocha, so
TEA-M s. N, 5O96' C etle B .os, e596); WI Co.
powder, 659tl rs
CANDLES --,ar, 4nlb boxes, IS IS; stearic acid. cob
box :, 9 so; 4oib boxes, 80 co.; stearic wax, 2fo
-oArs-suarffer'-, $ 90 per box; Kinks extra fam
lily, - 81; White Russian, 81 20 pr hox; Ca, tile
per ID; ,mer.c. family,s IS 90 per box.
Coal or Scarce Ia the market, at s5@sl per GAL,
and S, so per case.
BLA~TING POWDER So 80 per 25fb keg.
FUSE Water Proof, $40 p .r NJ.
70 4 co, Cn4wlng-Fine ut 75c Cable Twist, 70;
80; Climax. s.: By jim 20, 50,
TOBACCO, m king Virginity, 81 90; G,me Cock,
81; Feulto and Flowers, SO; Durham, rs; Vanity Fair,
M Montana, 25:; States, Whitaker, 22c.
BAcoN-Montana. &c; Sites, zoe; States Break
fast zoe.
SAIr-G ound Alum, &c; Ashton Dairy, 47ac.
sUNDRIEs.
Matches, Is % per ase; 2 .nte currants. 15c; Dried
pitted chsrri 8, 35c; B oneIe-s Goldfish, l6;; Dried Cali
i Pr,lnes. p1 Ise: A 4 ies appi 8 II 1s:; pAs Alden raspoerries,,
4O:. D led blackb r ies. TIC; Dat mea', &c; Co GEN.
trated lye. 81 pr case; CALIFORNIA can goods per Case,
s8 so; Jel i~, 81 90; Jams. 81 so; Can t matoes. BIB,
per case S. so: Ca C nn IS 25&SSS 90; FIELD oysters,
Sc 90; Hominy, &c; Navy beans, lOc.
LIQUORS.
Sour Nash Straight Whisky, per gal, 81 30@Ss 90,
accord Dg to az !; French Brandy. s5@s3 10; sherry
me, 3}@ IS %; fort Vine, $3@s5 90; Angs liza
VIM, 81 5000; California Grape Bond g SO; in,
So s. SO; uilw ukee and st. Louis beer, per dozen,
(quarts), s. 90; Monta IA be-r, 81 SO.
PRODUCE.
Flour, cwt-XXX Choice, So; xxx, IS so: Corn
m al, Montana. &c; States. &C; Pearl csrn mea &c;
Wheat, Sc; Oats. sHc; Barley. 3Nc Hay, $40; But
ter, rolls, 40c, stamped, 6oc; Eggs, ranch, 75c.
FUEL
Wood. $S0s1O per cord. Coal, $14 per ton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
One More Unfortunate.

On Saturday morning last John Boch, the
tailor, was found dead in his room, or shop,
on Front street, between Hirshberg s.
Nathan's and the Overland hotel. He WAS
stupidity drunk the evening before and going
to his room, where it seems there was neither
bed nor bedding. he laid or fell on the floor
where he froze to death. When found next
morning he was frozen stiff and had evident
" been dead several hours. An inquest was
held by Coroner Kelly, Saturday, and q YER
dict found in accordance with. the above
facts. Boch was q hard drinker and when
ever he could obtain the money would IN
dulge his passion for whisky to the fullest
extent. Ills terrible death should certainly
be an e~ffectual warning to others who are
following he same road. The burial took
place Sunday.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22

party at Carroll, but their creditors at that
point refused to recognize the validity of that
the sums due them. Hughey and Boyd have
proved themselves expert bilks, and although
the prospect is not bright, we hope they will
be captured and brought to time. This is the
has play ed SO disbonorable a part, and the
conduct of these men should in no wise
bring others engaged in that business into
uisreDute.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mr.. Jas. Root, of Arrow creek, is in the
city.
County Commissioner Weatherwax is in
the city.
Louis Reimer, of Butte, is registered at
the Choteau.
-Messrs. Massey and Sherman, of Carroll,
are in the city.
joe. R4sin has been on the sick list the
past few days.
We regret to learn that Mrs. George w.
Crane is seriously ill.
Harry Billings, one of the stockmen of
Rock Greek, is in the city.
Judge Rotwitt, of White Sulphur
Springs, was at Barker a few days last week.
Charley DeLorimier, stage driver on the
south division OF tine Barker road, is paying
his first visit to Benton.
Mr.. Sam. Neel, after a stay of several
WEE in Benton, returned to the Capital on
Satr lay mornings coach.
r. j. McDermott, of Gold Run, arrived
in the city last evening. Mr.. Med. is the
proprie Or of the pioneer saloon of that
town.
John W. Power, W. s. Baker and |. f.
Churchill were passengers on Mondays
coach, all bound for the east to purchase
goods.
Mr.. j. P. McSweeney has 80 far recov
eren from his injuries rs to be able to be out
| Upon the street. He informs US that he will
| probably return to Barker the first of next
month.
Tuck Lambert, of Barker, is in town.
| He had arrived at Reeds Fort On his way to
the Judith mines when he heard Of the death
| Of Colonel Clendenin. and he at once Return
| ed to this city.
W. s. Wetzel, wife and children, left
yesterday morning for the east, where Mr..
W. goes to purchase the seasons supply of
goods. They will return by the river route.
We wish them a pleasant trip.
The little son of Mrs. G. A. B~roadwater,
from last accounts is better, and all are SAN
| guine of his being convalescent soon. N +.
| Broadwater, who was telegraphed for, is
now on his way home from st. Paul, where
he was at the time.-Herd1d.
VIM. II. Todd, one of the old-time typos
of Montana, is looming up as one of the
merchant princes of the northern metropolis.
We see by our Benton exchanges that he has
withdrawn from the firm Of Murphy, Nee
& Co., and is about to open a real estate
agency there. Billy" is one of the ~rustlipg
boys who make it a point, not only to de-
serve success, but to achieve it. -Madssonsan
Mr.. James Fl Emery, of Helena, Mon
tana agent for HI. G. Tillinghast & Co.,
of Chicago, arrived in Benton last Wednes'
day evening, and accompanied Prof. Foss te
Barker on Friday. Mr.. Emery will assist il
experimenting the affairs of the mining anc
smelling company until other arrangement
have been made by Messrs. Maddox and
Tillinghast, who are expected in Benton
daily.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
CATHOLIC.

Catholic Church ee vices will be held at the several
churches as follows: Fort Benton-First and last
Sundays of each mouth. Sun River-Second Suuda
of each mouth. Fort Assinaboin and Fort Shaw {al-
ternatelyl-ThIrd Sunday of each month. First Mass
8 a. m. High Mass and Sermon. 1890 a. M; Sunday
School, 2 80 p. m. Evening Service and Lecture, 1880
p. m. Rev. Fl. j. Camp. Sd
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
THE RIVER PRESS.

asking the distance between that place and
Fort Benton and the principal points inter-
vening, with their prospects, extent and
population, the condition and pr%acticability
of the trails, the frequency of the service.
and it's probable cost also, which would be
the most expeditions. route for mails-via
Edmonton or via Fort ~Benton-and rs to the
practicability of a mail route from Gu 'Ap-
pelle to Morleyville, via Forts Walsh, Mac
leod and Calgarry.-Herald.,
See all those Girls. That is a Boarding
School for Young Ladies. 1t is Called q
Female Academy. What do the Girls
Learn at q Boarding School? They learn to
Play the Piano. Do they find it Easy to
Learn to Play the Piano? No, sometimes
they Do not know their Lessons. Waat does
the Teacher do when they Do not know their
Lessons? She Raps them On their Knuckles
and Scolds them, and then the Girls Cry and
tell the other Girls she is a Hateful Old
Thing. Do the Girls Learn anything else at
a Boarding School? Yes, they Learn the
Names of the other Girls Beaus, and They
Learn to Flirt. Do they find it Easy to Learn
to Flirt? Yes, very Easy. What does the
Teacher do when she Catches the Girls Flirt-
ing? She doesn't do Anything. Why Not?
Because she doesn't Catch them. Do Board-
ing School Girls Learn anything Else? Yes,
they Learn to Chew Gum. Do you think the
Girls are Pretty ? Well, I should Smile. But
the Teacher does not Smile. She has got
False Teeth. Are Boarding School Girls
Nice? They're just too Nice for any Use.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
CONGREGATIONAL

Rev. w. A. James, under The auspices Of the Ameri-
can Home Missionary Society. is holding services at
the Court House twice each Sabbath, at III a. m and I
p. N, Sabbath School at 10 N. The public generally
are invited to attend.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
THE CHURCRES.
EPTHCOpiL.

Episcopal Church services are held every Sunday at
ii a. m. and Z p m. Sunday School at 2:30 p. N.
Rev. s. c.. Blackiston, Pastor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-18
A PRETTY LITTLE WESTERN
ROMANCE.

A brother and sister have met
after a separation of twenty years.
and the meeting bas been brought
about in Davenport by the little
son of the sister, in most peculiar
way. One week ago yesterday the
raft steamer Clyde went into Daven-
port on her way North, and Capt.
Douglass tied up his boat for awhile
in order to permit some of the crew
to go ashore and make purchases.
Among others who went ashore
was Aaron Carter, q raftsman. The
weather wac very cold, with q keen,
northwest wind. While going
along the street Carter met a poor
ly clad little boy, who was running
along. crying bitterly. Carter ask
ed him what was the matter, and
the little lad sobbed out, "I'm
cold" "Come with me-" said Car
ter, and, taking the boy to cloth
ing house, he bought him a suit of
warm clothes and pair of mittens.
He then asked the boy his name.
"Aaron Dunlap" was the reply.
Carter was thunderstruck. "Aaron
Dunlap" he exclaimed, "Where are
your father and mother?" "My
father is dead" the boy replied.
"Well, take me to your mother,
then. as quickly as you can," said
Carter. The boy took him to his
humble home, and when Carter en-
tered the house the boys mother
rushed into his arms with shrek
that made all the other occupants
of the tenement house rush INTO the
hall to see what was the matter.
Carter had found sister whom he
had not seen since the year 1862,
when he went to war with Maine
regiment.-DaUenpor Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-18

Purify the blood and regulate
the bowels, if you would have
health. There is no remedy equal
to the Prickly Ash Bitters for this
purpose. They act directly on the
organs concerned, going to the seat
of disease and driving it from the
system. Nor do they stop here,
but strengthen the system, giving it
tone and action, rendering it more
capable of resisting all future at
tacks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-18
WHAT is WOMAN?

What is woman? Mans sweet angel!
Gentle, tender, calm and kind
Ever loving, ever faithful,
Is her soft and soothing mind.
A beauteous flower. born to blossom,
Giving gladness to the eye;
Half designed for mans fond bosom,
Half a creature of the sky.
What is woman? Ask her sorrow,
Know how deeply she can feel;
But when hope her heart would borrow,
Mark what JOY she can reveal.
Der her cheek each pure emotion
Of her soul is seen to fly,
As fair clouds with chaste devotion
Fleet Ger Luna's face on high.
What is woman? All forbearing,
Patient, prudent, seeming gay
Though sad inward thoughts are wear
ing,
All unspoken, life away.
Thus she is flowers sweet blossom,
Giving gladness to the eye;
Half designed for mans fond bosom,
Half creature of the sky!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-18
MOTHER SYMPTOMS SUCCESS
SOR STARTS IN BUSINESS.

The world to an end shall come,
It's true,
In 1882.
The world itself shall no longer be
In 1883.
The world itself shall be no more,
In 1884.
The world itself shall not survive,
In 1885.
The world shall vanish into nix.
In 1886.
The world shall burn in fires
ffom Heaven,
In 1887.
The world shall end as sure as
fate,
In 1888.
The world shall end, if rhyme is
sign,
In 1889.
The world can't possibly come to
an end in 1890. for there is no
rhyme to let it die on
But certainly to an end twill run.
In 1891. ~ 7. Sun.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-18
COvINGTON ST TANMANY PARISH, LA, FEBRUARY 49, 1882
A Woman's Experience.

Mothers and Daughters should
feel alarmed when WEAKNESS CON-
stantly oppresses them. If am fret
full from exhaustion of vital powers
and the color is fading from my face,
Parker's Ginger Tonic gives quick
relief. 1t builds me up and drives
away pain with wonderful cer-
tainty.-Buffalo LADY.