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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

which requires the enactm ent of such
laws by the next general assembly as
shall provide for the establishment and
enforcement OF the principle and policy
affirmed by the people at said non
partisan election, and TO that end the
faith OF the party is pledged.
Inc other resolutions of general in
t1rest are as follows:
f. That the power 70 regulate state
commerce belonged to the general as
sembly, and that which relates to inter-
state commerce to congress, and both
should be so exercised as to establish
aust equilibrium between PRODUCERS
transporters, and consumers.
Other resolutions favor the creation
by congress of a department of indus
try and improvement of WATERWAYS.
favor The repeal of the time clause in
application Of soldiers for pensions, snd
the exemption of soldiers pension
money and homestead from execution.
The last three resolutions are as fol-
lows:
THE CRIMINAL. CODE
10. That in the interest of public or
der, personal security, and economy in
the administration of the lawswe favor
such amendments to the criminal code
OF the State as will make more certain
ana speedy the conviction of criminals
and the punishment and prevention OF
crime and at the same time lessen the
burdens imposed upon the tax. PAYERS
by the numerous and vexatious DELAYS
now too often attendant upon the ad-
mlnlstration of Justice.
THE MINES.
IL. That Iii view Of the rapid deyel-
opment of the mining industry of Iowa,
the large number of workingmen en-
ployed therein, and the dangerous
character of the work, we favor such
legislation SIS Will provide for the safe
ty of persons and lives of miners, and
also for the prompt, just and equitable
of differences between
employers and employees In said indus.
try.
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
u. That We refer with pride TO the
fact that the public debt of Iowa is ex-
and that the rate of our State
Ie'<A 10 1SSS tAiSilA ehob VI oil Olu6I w SS-
tern State, and we congratulate Cover
nor Sherman and our State sdministra-
ton on the faithful and efficient man
ner IN which our public affairs have
been conducted.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR's ADMINISTRATION.
Is. That the wise, conservative ad-
ministration of President Arthur meets
with the hearty approval of the Repub-
licans of Iowa, and we cordially ap-
prove the promise given him to the
delegation appointed by the Philadel-
phia convention of Irish American oiti-
zens, that the subject of the grievances
contained in the resolution of said body,
presented to him, should have thorough
and exhaustive Investigation, and such
action as the government may lawfully
take.
The reading of the platform was con-
stantly interrupted with applause, and
the temperance plank was particularly
cheered and re-cheered. At the CON
clusion of its reading it was adopted by
q unanimous vote with renewed 40
plause.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

The Rev. Joseph Rademacher, who
was sele cted by the Vatican to be the
sue sessor of Archbishop Feehan, of
Chicago, as Bishop of Nashville, Tenn,
was consecrated yesterday. Seven
Bishops, including his predecessor, at
tended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

THERE are eight colleges in Iowa,
known severaIly as Iowa College, st
Grinnell; Tabor College, at Tabor Cor
nell College, at Mt. Vernon; Central
University, at Pella; W estern College,
at Toledo; Parsons College, at Fairfield;
Burlington College, at Burlington and
Iowa Wesleyan University, at Mt.
Pleasant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

IN fight between County Mayo
military company and some English
soldiers at Curragh, Ireland, five men
were killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

The emigration commissioners at
New York, as well as the authorities at
Washington, are adopting measures to
stop the landing of paupers from Great
britain
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

ABOUT 5000 cattle are reported to
have been drowned on the Illinois
Gam erican Bottom" between Alton
AM st. Louis, by the present great
flood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

Mr.. STEPHEN w. DORSEY has HE'D
him away to his cattle ranches in the
wild west. He will labor to build him
self UP financially to where the investi-
CATION struck him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

The health Of Queen Victoria, vino
has returned from Balmoral to Wind
sor, is represented as greatly i'm
proved"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

BRADY, of the star-route gang, is 70
have another trial, being now under
$4,000 bonds to answer to q new In
dictment for crooked doings in connec-
tion with tie management of mail-car-
rying contracts while he was Second
Assistant Postmaster General. He and
William Pitt Kellogg, OF Louisiana, are
the alleged conspirators in this case,
and bribery is the specific charge
against them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

The banks of the Missouri river,
from Kansas City to the Mississippi,
are overlooked in many places, destroy
ing an damaging the crops on many
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

Indulgent parents who allow their children to
eat heartily of high-seasoned food, rich pies.
cake, etc. will have to use hop bitters to prevent
Indigestion sleepess nights, sickn ess, pain, and
perhaps, death. No family is safe without them
in the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

By a collision between two vessels
IN the English Channel, Of Portland,
Eng, twenty five lives were lost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

Mr.. Clarence Fl. Clark, of Philadel-
phia, will make tour of England
and Switzerland in tallyhc this Sum
mer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

Ladies and sickly girls requiring a non alco-
holic gentle slim u ant, will find Browns Iron
Btters beneficial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

THE Kansas City Journal proclaims
Senator Vest to be candidate for vice
president.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-07-05

Speaking OF the colleges, does "com-
ent'' really commence?
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29
C0metary PhenOsme eEaa

G. S. Whitmore, Secretary OF the
Rochester Astronomical Society, sends
THE RECORD a circul al containing the ap-
pended information, which will be read
with interest by persons interested in
scientific matters. s'On Monday night
about midnight, the 10th inst, Prof Swift,
director Of the War1er Observatory,
Rochester, N. Y, discovered another
comet in the same constellation with the
one recently found by Prof Brooks. 1t is
moving almost directly toward the earth,
and hence shows very little motion, SO
that Prof. Swift found it difficult to verify
and was unable TO do SO until last Satur-
day night. The two comets will very
likely cross each others orbits in their pro-
gress, and their appearance so nearly to-
gether, and within so short space of time
is most singular, if not significant
fact -
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29
THE SWETZER CASE
story of the kidnapping of ana
american Deserter from Cam
adiam SoiHs

The New York San, discussing the
above case, says there are two noteworthy
features in the case Of Frank Switzer, the
cavalryman who claims that he was kid
mapped on Canadian soil, where be had
sought refuge after deserttng from Fort
Assinaboine, aud was thence forcihly
taken back to his company by a body of
United States troops which had crossed the
boundry in pursuit Of him. Should the
facts be as reported by him, and as stated
in the Canadian newspapers, a grave
offence was committed by the troops in
their chase of the deserter; and SwitZer's
residence in Ontario prior to his enlistment
will only make the Dominion authorities
more persistent in demanding his release.
1t is not to be assumed, however, that SO
great violation Of international law Oc-
Cured. The Ottawa Government is iusti-
fled in seeking to ascertainsthe exact truth,
but while Switzer's story is that he and
two comrades had reached a point thirty
miles north of the boundry and eighteen
miles from Fort Walsh when overtaken.
it may turn out that he WAS mistaken in
regard to the nationality of the ground Oh
which he was apprehended. The second
point in Switzer's case, the reason of his
desertion, has no international bearing,
but it has national importance.
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29
Clipped.

Freighting is increasing daily at this
place. Fifteen separate outfits left en- route
for Fort Benton and other points, recently.
Junction City cor. Maiden Argus.
Like almost every other line of business
in the Northwest, there is a probability
that cattle ranching will be oyerdone. The
price of ranch stock has nearly doubled
within the last two years, and they must
be exceedingly sanguine who expect to
realize large profits after purchasing at
present figures. Those who have expert
ence in the business and adaptation for it
may by prudent management still make
money, but the formation of companies for
the purpose of investment may we'll be
looked upon now with suspicion, especial
" when the companies are formed of men
who have never in their lives set eyes OH
efthera q ranching range Or q Montana
steer - Edmonton Bulletin.
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29
Stolen Horses.

In an interview with A B. Hamilton,
Esq, this afternoon. he stated that moth
ing had been heard from the horses stolen
from Old Agency on the night of the Goth
Of September. A vigilant search is being
kept up and the thieves and horses will be
captured ifpossible. Following is q list of
theAowners. of the animals, and dsuch brands
as are known:
f. Frechot.-Thirty-tw horses, mares
and colts, and one small stud (blooded
horse) branded L on left thigh.
A. B. Hamilton.-Six head branded
with octagon circle containing letter H
with line below.
Adolph FelloWs.-17 head.
B. Guardipee.-3 head.
James Hughes.-2 head.
Alex. Smith.-l0 head branded S MI
Oh left shoulder.
Ed. Dennis.-1 head, branded 3 on left
hip.
John Miller.-l head.
Sands & Co., about fifty or seventy-fiye
head, branded S z on left hip.
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29
Grand Rattle,

Next Saturday evening there will be
rattle of two of the finest chamber sets
ever brought West-worth $500 and 5000
spectively- the Grand Union Hotel.
The sets can be seen at Roosevelt's furni-
ture store and are well worth examining.
The 5000 set is the finest piece of work
ever seen in Benton, beautifully carved,
httod with -Tann enon--sAaarbl~- and nlata
glass mirrors and consists of three pieces.
The other is also finely carved, with plate
glass mirrors, Tennessee marble tops, and
is beautifully finished. 1t is almost inn
possible to describe them; they must be
seen to be appreciated. DO not fail to call
at Roosevelt's store and secure chance.
The price is only $40 and who knows bnt
you may capture one or the other of the
fine sets. The rattle will be conducted to
the satisfaction of everybody and whoever
wins the 500 set can get 5000 for it in ten
minutes after. Here is Il chance to make
u big investment and al should take adj
vantage of it, 26-d3t
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29
From Saturdays daily.

Joe. Kipp's teams came in to-day.
Wetzel has the most complete stock of
dry goods in town.
Murphy, Maclay 6 Co. have another
train of lumber on the way in.
Trains which arrived yesterday from
Helena brought the remainder of Wetzel's
stock of dry goods.
Miss Rose McQuillan left this morning
fer Sun River, TO pay a visit to her friend,
Mrs. Tom. Clary. She will remain some
time.
The county clerk has been ordered to no.
tify all persons whose assessments have
been raised by the county commissioners
of the fact of the increase and also that a
meeting of the board will be held on the
Goth, at which all grievances will be listen
ed to and adjusted.
John Mckinley, Esq, who has spent
the summer with his daughter, Mrs.
Flanagan, in the city, left this morning
for his home in Dubuque, Iowa. Mr.. Nc
Kinley's visit has been most PLEASANT one
both to himself and his friends and his de-
parture is greatly regretted.
The new string band, which will be un-
der the leadership of Alex. Castrine, is
progressing finely and Benton will not
lack for good music this winter. Mr..
Castrine is one Of the most able violinists
in northwest and proposes to have the best
string band in Montana.
GailIard Hunt, who has been in the city
on a visit for several days, left this morn
ing for Washington, where he has posi-
tiOn in the Pension Bureau. Mr.. Hunt
has seen enough of Montana to assure him
of its superiority over the older States and
will not neglect to visit US often in the fu-
ture.
There is good prospect that variety
theatre will be one Of the improvements
(?) inaugurated this winter. A few half
dressed women, and a dude 'snigger sing
err or two will be the attractions and
Rome will howl, most likely, until the of
ficers interfere, which they will do very
early.
p. III. Donovan, who has been trading
at Fort Hawley for a long time, came up
the river to-day and has been shaking
hands with his many friends since his ar
rival. Mr.. Donovan viii probably remain
in Benton this winter. as trade is too dull
down the river to warrant putting in d
stock of goods at Hawley.
John Hunsberger went into the Grand
Union to-day and the register shows a
wonderful increase in arrivals already
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29
w here rs Hes

FoRT BuFoBp, Sept. II, 1ss2.-Michael
Chrisman left Fort Buford some three
years ago, ostensibly for Bismarck, and has
not been heard from by his family since
that time. His wife has recently died, and
his two little girls, aged ten and thirteen.
are upon the charity of friends in La
Crosse, Wisconsin. Any person knowing
anything of the missing man will confer u
favor upon the children by addressing
Clara T.. Chrisman, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Dakota and Montana papers may crafty
the little girls by passing this notice
around. S. S. TURNER, Postmaster.
Barney Adkins, OF Clagget, who has
been in the city for several days, expects
to pull out for home tomorrow.
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29

all be fulfilled, too. Montana has a
most brilliant future in store
and the boom is already be-
ginning to make itself felt. There will be
large increase in immigration next season
and much of the splendid land now lying
idle will be cultivated and made to still
further advertise the superior resources of
this section of the Union. There are many
other "expectations" which will prove to
be facts before next year at this time and
there is no lack Of confidence anywhere.
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29
CITY AND VICINITY.
From rilay's Daily.

From Friiay's Daily.
Business is picking up.
y. Beidler and F. M. Eastman are ex-
pected up the river every day.
Mrs. John Wetzel, of Belt creek, is
visiting Mrs. John W. Tattan.
Sir John Waldrand, of the Waldrand
Ranch company, is at Fort Macleod.
Ed. Kelly, of Kennedy & Kelly, has
moved into Mr.. Roosevelt's house on Ben
ton street.
There is much enthusiasm over the Butte
races. How soon is Fort Benton to be add
ed to the circuit?
Now is the time to purchase wood. 1t
can be bought for $40 per cord, and sales
at 50 are reported.
Hall and Meyers arrived to-day from
Helena loaded with 10000 pounds of mer
chandsie for w. S. Wetzel
w. c. Pomfert, DR.. r. B. Berham, Z.
S. A, John Shields and Ben Morris were
the outgoing passengers on the Helena
COaCH LHlS ut0IulnSs
There were three persons run in last
evening by Officer Finnegan. One case
was adjusted in police court this morning
and the others will follow.
Howell Harris, of the Park Stables,
came in from Helena with his family yes
terday. Mr.. Harris took in the fair and
-a,o.4c . r,Cn+ bla vicit
ID. Morrison, of Philbrook, took on
load Of provisions at /. 4. Baker & Cos.
to-day, and left for home this morning.
He will load with bullion at Barker and
carry it to Billings.
Rutte City and Helena played base ball
on the 18th and the Butte club bore off the
honors. The boys from the capital should
practice and then come over and tackle
the Benton experts.
THE RECORD job rooms are turning out
great deal of fine work just now. The hard
times are not cutting off the job patronage
of this paper. In fact, it is increasing.
Good work and fair prices tell the tale.
Ladies should not fail to consult Mrs.
Livingstone, room No. 2, over First Ma
tiOnal bank, before ordering dressmaking
or sewing of any kind. She only asks in
spection of her work and guarantees it all.
The County Commissioners finished the
work Of equalizing the assessment to-day.
There was but little change made in the
80 -,
nerly work has been very thorough and he
deserves lots Of credit.
The number Of so-called ''advertsing
agencies is daily increasing. Their COM
munfcations are received with large COB
Of indignant silence in THE RECORD office
but still the nuisance continues. iegitl-
mate advertising enough can be had in
Fort Benton and no electrotyped medicine
pufs are wanted here.
The Sisters hospital will be completed
inside of two weeks. This institution will
be a source of much pride to the citizens
of Benton, as we'll as a source of good.
The Sisters will work harder than ever for
the benefit of suffering mankind and THE
RECORD is pleased to note the interest
manifested by the people in the new hos
pital.
DR.. r. B. Benham, of the army, who
was in the city yesterday, is a surgeon of
rare capabilities and socially one of the
best men that ever lived. He seems TO
think Montana one of the most promising
States in the union and is quite enthusiastic
over the prospects of the territory. The
doctor had an opportunity ofmeeting many
friends here and his visit, though short,
must have been a most pleasant one.
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29

All those who have boarded with Mr.. H.
at the Overland went with him to the new
quarters and the house is now quite full.
Under the new regime the Grand Union
will be more than ever successful.
There is talk in certain quarters about
the formation Of waterWorks company at
once, one gentleman alone promising to
put "a, 900 into company to supply the
city with good water both for domestic
use and fire purposes. The scheme is a
good one. Water can be brought into the
city at an almost trifling cost, and the agi-
ration of the subject now going on may
result in something very beneficial.
There seems to be no decrease in the en-
thusiasm over the railroad problem. Mer-
chants are strong in their belief that road
will make Benton the foremost city of the
northwest and correspondence received by
some of them shows that Others beside the
Northern Pacific have an eye on the River
Metropolis and intend coming here in the
near future. All the railways that come
to Benton will be cordially welcomed and
amply supported-and the more the mer-
rier.
One of the county commissioners III
formed a RECORD reporter this morning
that. in his estimation, there were the
noorest lot of watches in Choteau county
that ever came under his notice. Only
eight out of the nu19ber assessed were
nut in at over four dollars, while great
manv are known to be worth over 500.
There is an idea in the aforesaid commits
siener's mind that there is very little hon
estyor mighty poor time pieces in this
great and glorious country.
The matter of erecting a mill in or near
this city is receiving great deal OF con-
sideration. The farmers are the most in
terested parties, and every one of them
should make it point to attend the meet
ing called for the 10th, at which time the
subject will be thoroughly discussed, and
some action taken that will result in Civ
ing the farmers market for all the wheat
thew raise. It is matter OF importance
and The RECORD feels sanguine that the
farmers of this section will not fail to be on
hand on the Goth.
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29

From Tuesdays Daily.
Newton Sheppard, Of Highwood, 10 in
the city.
William Rowe came in from his ranch
last evening.
Nose Solomon came in from his place
on the Marias this morning.
George L. Durant left this morning on
the Helena coach for the Capital.
The engine house is about completed
and presents very neat appearance.
Business has been good in all the stores
to-day. It will improve steadily here
after.
Mat Fnrnell and Bob Vaughn came up
from Sun River yesterday and are on the
jury.
James Adams, the well-known Sun
River sfockman, is in the city, attending
court.
Mr.. kioyo loaded att. G. Baker & Co I
to-day for Hamilton & Hazlett, Old
Agency.
Joe Kipp loaded a cargo of provisions at
I. G. Baker & Co.'S to-day which goes ID
Fort Conrad.
Jared Smith, of Highwood, arrived in
the city yesterday and is looking after
business to-day.
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29

From Thursday daily.
John Johnson, Of Old Agency, is.in the
city.
Corn for sale at Robertson's, on upper
Front street.
Goto Roosevelt's and see how cheap he
is selling furniture.
Dl. Ladd left this morning for his sheep
ranch at Sand Coulee.
G. H. Robinson. and Barney Adkins
left to-day for Clagget,
The Benton weekly record., 1883-09-29

number of cattle on the Shonkin, came in
off the roundup yesterday. Mr.. Casey is
we'll known in Benton and the story Of his
heroic courage while mail carrier some
years ago has been printed too often to
need repetition. He has received a sub
stantial reward for his heroism, however,
and is recognized as one of Northern Mon
tana's best citizens.
Some two weeks ago Tom Mead, a herd
er for Jim Wells. at Clagget, loaned Andy
Wilkinson, half-breed, a horse Which
was to be left at Brooks ranch, on Spring
creek The horse was not delivered as
agreed and parties just arrived from Clag-
get state that Mr.. Mead has been after
Wilkinson a week, but no report had been
received from him when they left home.
Horse stealing seems to be n very popular
amusement down the river.
Last evening there was rattle of Il shot
gun at Gilkerson & Burgess and the prize
was carried off by John Hunsberger, Esq
There is quite a joke in connection with
the rattle, by the way. J. a. Massie threw
thirty EIGHT and had just began to con
gratulate himself upon securing the fire.
arm when he was asked by Mr.. Hunsberg.
er to throw for him. Mr.. Massie is very
accommodating, and Immediately proceed
ed to throw thirty-nine, beating himself
and giving the gun to Chotean's treasurer
There was a jolly laugh over the affair
in which Mr.. Massie joined heartily as hi
shouldered the gun and carried it over t
the Grand Union to the owner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-06
Failures for the Week.

New York, Jan. 5.-The business failures
for the past seven days, reported to R. G.
Dun q Co., number 224, distributed as fol-
lows: Eastern States had "a, the Western
~, the Middle 80. the Southern, AZ, the Pacific
States Is, New York city II, and Canada 16.
Compared with last week, this shows an in
crease OF 81, but the number is doubles
swollen by numerous small assignments
made at the close of the year, though the
parties had virtually failed long before. The
prominent New York assignments are w.
H.. Dudley e. Co., canned goods; J. l. Brewer
& Sons, hardware, and Brewer & Leeds,
hardware. In the country, Francis Carvill
& Son, of Halifax, N. s., and Carvill. McKeen
q Co., of st. John, N. B., stopped in conse-
quence of the failure of the parent concern
in England. The other failures in the coun-
try are not prominent, although a consider
able number of fair-sized houses have sue
cumbed.