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The river press., 1883-02-28
The Gambling License Bill.

The following is synopsis Of the bill
relating to gambling licenses, which
passed the council a few days ago by a
unanimous vote: It provides that any
person or persons who shall keep any
house or saloon or room where any bank
ing game or other game of chance is
dealt or played for money, or having
money value, is used, bet, ventured or
hazarded in any city, town or village,
whose population is greater than five
hundred persons, shall before the start
ing such business pay to the county
treasurer license of forty dollars per
month, and in addition thereto, such
person or persons shall pay a license for
each table (which table shall not exceed
eight feet in length by four in width,
Oh which the game commonly called
faro is dealt or played, twenty-five dol
lars per month; and such person or per-
sons shall pay license for each table
(which shall not exceed eight feet in
length and four and one-half feet in
width, on which the games commonly
called percentage, stud-horse poker, Or
twenty-one, or hjgh-ball, or short-faro, is
The river press., 1883-02-28
The Masonic. Ball.

Whenever the Masons of Benton an
nounce a ball they are sure to have a
crowd and good time, and last night
was no exception to the rule. The affair
was in the nature of a social gathering,
there beng present only the members of
the lodge, their families and a few invit-
ed friends, each member having extend
ed an invitation to some friend out of
the lodge There were some seven or
eight sets Oh the fool. at once, and a
general good time was had. The supper
was provided by the different members
of tbe lodge, and was just such one as
lot of merry dancers would enjoy.
The music by the string band, as usual,
was excellent, and in fact in every part
and feature the party was complete
success. The oftener the Masons give
these sociables the better good many
people will be pleased.
The river press., 1883-02-28
Important to Montana Shippers.

General freight agents, J. M. Hama
ford, of the Northern Pacific, and q. P.
Vining, of the Union Pacific, have sent
out the following circular: Owing to the
numerous and expensive mistakes that
have been made because of the resem-
blance Of the initials N. p and U. ?.
(for Northern Pacific and Union Pacific
respectively, and to the liability of the
billing clerks to substitute one of these
initials for the other, a special request is
hereby made that on and after Feb. 1st,
1888, no freight be received, destined to
points in the territory of Montana, on or
via the above named roads, upon eX-
pense bills, bills of lading, or shipping
orders in which the initials U. p or
N. P are used, but that when the route
is designated it be required that the
words Northern Pacific or Union Pa
cific' be written out in full.
The river press., 1883-02-28
100000 for the Missouri River.

The commerce committee of the house
has completed the river and harbor bill,
the whole amount appropriated being
$S,45O,00o. considerably less than one
half of last years appropriation. For
the improvement of the Missouri from
Sioux City to Fort Benton 100000 is APP
propriated, same as last season. IF this
sum is allowed it will be ample to
carry on the good work of improving
the upper river.
The river press., 1883-02-28
THE BOOM.
Some Interesting Facts in Reference to
It's Construction.

One of the "staff artists" of the RIVER
PRESS, while taking note of the progress
OF events at the island he other day,
made the above "sketchu of the pro-
posed boom.
The long curved lines represent the
banks of the river is Roosevelt's s
island, which is considerably nearer the
Benton side of the river than the other,
and it is in the slough between theshore
and the island, in which there is scarcely
any current, that the logs and timbers
will be held by the catch boom, which
is represented in the diagram by B. Il
is the sheer boom, which aids in turning
all logs, etc., this side of the island
where they are securely held by the
other boom.
The bend in the river just above. the
island exerts favorable action in bring
ing about the desired results. The cur
rent striking the bend, say at c, hugs
the shore to some extent, and then, by
the aid Of the sheer boom, thrown out a
few hundred feet from the head of the
island, every floating thing that comes
down the stream will be readily directed
into the proper place to be caught by the
lower boom.
The catch boom will be built first and
the contract for its construction has been
let to Messrs. Griffith & Caldwell. It is
to be 275 feet long, and will have five
piers, 16x32 feet and ten feet high. Each
of these piers will contain 1873 perch of
stone, or to reduce it to weight, 800, 900
pounds. The piers will be con nected by
massive timbers. fastened together and
to the piers by great strong chains. The
work is to be done in such a substantial
way that there is no danger the boom
will go out for a long time. The con-
tractors are now hauling the rock from
bars in the river, and as soon as the ice
goes out the piers Will be constructed
The sheer boom will be $50 feet in
length and held by two buoys and two
wire cables, This will not be constructed
until later in the season, but even with
out it a large portion Of the drift will find
its way into tie slough and be held by
the lower BOOM
Mr.. Lawrence, the superintendent of
the work, who has had thirty years ex-
perience in the business, informs us that
the success Of the project is, in his opin-
ion, certainty. A mere favorable loca-
ton for boom could hardly be found,
and it is proposed to make it firm enough
to stay through any emergency. The
Importance of this project to Benton
cannot be over-estimated. It will bring
US cheap fuel and lumber, and hum
dred other benefits will follow the at
tainment Of these. No enterprise has
ever been undertaken at the river me-
tropolis of greater public benefit and it's
progress will be watched with the deep
est interest.
The river press., 1883-02-28
Severe Losses.

The following dispatch from Fort Fet-
terman, Wyo., of the 18th inst, though
a little late, will be- of interest in this
section where stock losses thus far are
unknown:
One of the most severe snow and wind
storms that ever visited this section of
Wyoming has been raging for the past
three days, accompanied by the severest
cold of the season. At Fort Mckinney
the thermometer dropped to 40 below
zero, and in several localities mercury
was frozen. North of Mckinney, as far
as the Montana line, snow is reported
from two to four feet deep, and often
crusted over, the hilltops as we'll as val
leys being covered with snow, leaving
but few bare places where cattle can
Craze. Hundreds of cattle are dying in
that locality, and unless there is a speedy
change in the weather the losses among
stockmen will be very heavy. On Pow
der river, and in the immediate vicinity
of Fetterman, there was but little snow
previous to this last storm, and no losses
are yet reported. From the Belle
Fourche country we learn that there has
been a heavy fall Of snow all winter, and
cattle previous to the storm were looking
poorly, indicating that the losses in that
section will be more or less severe. Tt
is estimated that the loss in the Tongue
river country will exceed so per cent.
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Clipped from the Husbandman.

It is expected that postal service be-
tween the Springs and Livingston will
be put on by May lst.
Building will commence here as soon
as the weather will permit. The first
work will be the erection of several bu-
siness houses.
1t is safe to predict that the Springs
property will in five years from now be
worth a million dollars. We will also
venture that every farm in the vicinity
will in two years be worth double what
it is now.
Harry Brown, who has been here for
treatment for the rheumatism for nearly
twelve MONTHS has at length laid aside
his crutches. He has been visiting for
the past week at the ranch of Sias &
Foster, and has concluded that country
life agrees with him tip top.
i The Sage Greek Sheep company under
the management of A. FL. Barney, are
having remarkablyigood luck with their
flock of sheep. 81 The snow fall there has
been light, not having been enough to
prevent sheep from doing we'll. Mr..
Barney in recent letter says: "We
have wethers which are too fat for good
mutton. One band of 2,7OO ewes and
lambs we have not lost a sheep out of for
over four months, which we consider
extraordinary luck. We invariably lose
more sheep in the spring, from poison,
than at any other season of the year.
In winter we make it rule to pick out
all sheep that show signs of weakness
and give them plenty Of good hay and
water, and warm shed to lie in, there
by saving many old and weakly sheep
which otherwise would perish We
wish to say that up to the 28th Of De
cember this has been the finest winter
we have ever experienced, outside of
California, and we have wintered mall
the states and territories
The river press., 1883-02-28
TIE /" SARATOGA"
Another Interesting Letter from Our Reg.
ular Correspondent at the Springs.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, I
February IL, 1883.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
February II, 1888.
Editors of the River Press:
On Wednesday evening the ladies con-
nected with the church gave sociable
for the purpose of raising the PASTORS
salary. It was well attended, and in
response to the persuasive powers of one
ofthe ladies, nearly one hundred dollars
was collected. The exercises of the eve
ming began with an overture, after which
Mr.. Arthur Sias sang Maggie May in
his usually pleasant manner. A recita-
ton by Miss Jessie Stafford, entitled
GroWlers,n y was we'll delivered. Miss
Emily Nagus sang "Birdie Darling in
way to make a fellow wish he was a
a bird. Last words to my MOTHER" a
solo by Miss Jessie Coburn, was exceed
ingly well rendered. An historical tab
leau, Joan at the Stake, ,'-J ohanna
Hinchman pounding beef-steak-was
immense. The entertainment concluded
with shadow pantomime, after which
a free lunch was partaken of, which was
principally gotten away with by'a gen
tleman from Logan.
Thursday and Friday evenings Tay-
lor's Tourists gave two of their delight
full entertainments to large houses. They
gave very fair show and are good per-
formers, especially Miss Matte.
DR.. Parberry, who has been visiting
the capital for the past two weeks, re-
turned this evening. Ed. Sayre came
up from the Muscleshell this afternoon.
He reports lots of snow in the lower
country. Jno. Moore and wife, of Logan,
are visiting Mrs. Penwell. John gener-
ally makes semi-weekly trips to the
Springs and never seems to be in hurry
to return.
There are quite number of patients
at the Springs, and all are doing we'll.
[ don't know whether it is the healing
virtues of the waters or DR.. Kempe's
skill.
The blacksmith shop, presided over
by Reese & Downey, is doing well.
"Mulln is the life of the town, and they
attend strictly to business. r. S. Price
is getting ready to close his business and
is selling his goods rapidly Spencer,
Main & Heitman report business good,
especially for this time Of the year, and
at present they are out of goods, which
cannot be got on account of the snow
which prevents freighting. H. S. B.
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The Odd Fellows Building.

By March 1st the new Odd Fellows
the hall is already occupied-will be
ready for a tenant. The building is a
two story brick, with basement, 30xsO
feet in dimensions, and is located in the
business center of the city, and in our
opinion one of the best locations for Ell
ther a wholesale or retail business, or
both combined, in the city. The lower
story, with basement, is for rent at rea-
sonable terms, and it affords an excel
lent opportunity to ANY party wishing to
engage in business in Benton There are
a good many business openings here,
and this is just the time to 'catch on, !"
in advance Of the big boom of 1883.
The river press., 1883-02-28
For Rent.

A comfortable room, with privilege
of using cook stove If desired. Apply
to CHAs. KENDALL.
The river press., 1883-02-28
Letter List.

The following isa list ofletters remain
ing in the Benton postoffice for the week
ending February II, 1888:
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CLERKS SALE.
SOuth Carolina. Of York.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Emily Atkinson and others against L. G. Nc
Creight and Others.
PURSUANT to Decretal Order in above-enti-
tied cause, I will expose to public sale, at
the COURT HOUSE DOOR in Yorkville, S. G.,
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1888,
(Sales-Day,) between the legal hours of sale, one
hundred and sixty-four 164) acres of the NC
Creight land,' be the same more or less. The
s'McCreight land'' lies on Fishing Creek, in York
county; contains
1877 ACRES, MORE OR LESS;
And ad joins lands of James Williford and others.
The entire tract less 33 acres in possession of W.
B. Wilson, Sr., and w. B. Wilson, Jr., will be
sold.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-fourth "a cash; one-fourth az on the first
day of January next, Ohen possession nDu be gtven;
and the remainder on the first day Of December,
1884. Purchasers will be required to give bond
for the credit portion Of their bidthe titles will
be reserved until the purchase-money be paid in
full-purchasers will stand subject in the event
of failure to pay an instalment at the maturity
thereof, to show cause before the presiding Judge
of the Sixth Circuit, at his Chambers, on Ten
days notice, why the lands should not be re-sold
at their risk-they will have leave to pay the
whole, or larger proportion, Of their bid sooner
than required-and they will have to pay for pa
pers. JOS. r. WALhACE,
... Clerk of the Court
October II Al At
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOIina--COunty of York.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Jerome c. Miller, Plaintiff, against Mary O. Mil
Ter, ct. al, Defendants.
TN obedience to the order of sale made by his
I Honor J. H. Hudson at the June Term 1883,
Of the Court Of Common Pleas for York county
in the above entitled cause, I will expose to
public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales-D Day. IN NOVEMBER,
Next all that piece, parcel or tract of land in
the County and State aforesaid, and known as
the MILLER'S MILL place, on Allison creek,
containing
IS ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
adjoining lands of Susan f. Barron NJ. J. Neely
and John Nichols, including the Mills and Fix
lures situated thereon. Sold to make partition
amongst the heirs at law of Joseph Miller, Esq,
deceased
TERMS OF SALE.
One third Cash; balance in one and two years,
interest from day Of sale, secured by the pur-
chaser's bond and mortgage; purchaser to have
privilege Of paying all cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers. JOS. f. WALLACE, I. {. flS,
October ii IS 6t
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina--COunt Of York.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Saml NJ. Fewell, Executor, plaintiff, against \.
f. Fewell and others. defendants.
TN obedience to the Decree of this Court, made
4 at the June Term, 1888, in above entitled cause,
l will expose to public sale ut YORK COURT
HOUSE on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales- Day) IN NOVEMBER,
Next, during the legal hours of sale all that
lot or parcel Of land, with the buildings situated
thereon, near Rock Hill, in the county and State
aforesaid, adjoining lands of w. j. Rawlinson,
Mrs. Addie r. Wtherspoon and others, con-
tanning ONE and FIVE-EIGHTHS ACRES,
more or less.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash enough to defray expenses of advertise
ment and sale, balance on credit Of one year,
with interest from day of sale, secured by a bond
and mortgage Of the premises sold. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
JOS. +. WALLACE, G. G. Pls.
October II fl II
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AUCTION SALES.
SHERIFF'S SALES.

SH ERIFE'S SALES.
DY virtue of writs offieri facias to me directed,
I'D will be sold between the legal hours Of Sher-
IFS sale, on THE FIRST MONDAY IN
NOVEMBER Next.
at York Court House, the following property 10
wit:
One house and lot, situated on Depot Street, in
Rock Hill, bounded by lots of A. f. Hutchison,
J. A. Williford, l.. D. Childs and others, con-
tanning one-half acre, more or less, levied on as
the property of d. A. Button, at the suit of A. r.
Smith and others. 1910
One tract of land situated in Bethesda town
ship, on the county line between Chester and
York, bounded by lands of A. s. Wallace, J. NJ
Kirkpatrick, J. S. McNeel and others, containing
one hundred and fifty acres, more or less. Lev
led on as the property of Samuel w. Mcneil,
deceased, at the suit of w. r. d. Cousar IL Son.
James L.. Moss Administrator and Others
$3.50
Defendants interest in a tract Of land, near
Bethany Church, wherein he now resides, bound
ed by lands of the estate Of Joel McCarter, Rob
ert Dawson, John o. Crawford and Others con-
tanning two hundred acres, more or less. Levied
on as the property Of William B. Dawson, at the
suit of VIM. and John McGill and others.
1915
3S- Terms invariably cash. Purchasers who do
not comply with the terms ofsale, must eXpectthe
property bid off by them to be advertised for re-
sale at their risk for the ensuing sales-day.
r. H. GLENN, S. Y.C.
October II II 1T
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CLERKS SALE.
SOuth CarOlina..COuntyO Of York.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
William u. Kell and others, plaintiffs, against
Banks Kell and others, Defendants.
IN obedience to the Decree for partition made
j in the cause above entitled, and dated August
9th, A. D., 1882, will expose to public sale on
the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales- Day. IN NOVEMBER,
Next, during the legal hours of sale at the Court
House in Yorkville the following Real Estate OF
the late JOHN G. KELL, deceased. situate in
the County and State aforesaid, and described in
the pleadings herein, and will be sold in the fol-
lowing parcels to wit:
TRACT NO. 3,
Containing two hundred and forty-seven acres,
more or less. This tract covers the buildings.
TRACT NO. 6,
Containing seventy four acres, more or less
Reference may be had to plats of same on file
in my office, made by J. c. Hicklin, Esq, d. s.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-third Cash; balance of purchase money
on twelve months credit, secured by purchasers s
bond and a mortgage of the premises sold, with
interest from day Of sale. Purchaser to pay for
papers, Re-sold at the risk Of the former pur-
chaser. JOS. f. WALLACE, {. L. PlS.
October II IL lot
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All the clean washed Wool we can get, and VIC
will pay the highest market price for it.
KENNEDY BROTHERS & BARRON.
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MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS.

She attends in person and superintends the Milli-
merry and Dress Making departments. All work
of any kind done in Millinery or Dress Making
departments is tirst-class. Fits sand satisfaction
guaranteed in every instance. Call and see Mrs.
DOBSON'S nice Ottoman and Brocade
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CLERKS SALE.
South Carolina--CO County Of York.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Alfred Meacham against A. w. Moore.
PURSUANT to Decretal Order of Foreclosure
IL in above-entitled cause, will expose to pub
lie sale, at the COURT HOUSE DOOR, in York
vile, S. c.,
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER s. 1888,
(Salcs-Day,) between the legal hours of sale, all
that tract piece, parcel Of land, lying and be-
ing in the County and State aforesaid, OF the
branch waters of Broad River, and bounded by
lands of John Whsonant, VIM. Whisonant, Ell
sic Darwin, John Smith and others, containing
(by estimation)
EIGHTY-FOUR AND A HALE ACRES.
Said land was conveyed by Meacham to Moore
and mortgage taken to secure the purchase
money.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Purchaser to pay for
papers. JOS. F. WALLACE, {. {. Fls.
October II IL 1t
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOIina-.COunty Of York.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
+. G. Feemster, plaintiff, against Rebecca a.
Williams and j. Latinus Williams, deten-
dants.-Judgment Of Foreclosure.
TN obedience to the Order and Decree of Fore
closure made at the March Term, 1853, in
above entitled cause, / will expose to public sale
at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales- Day. IN NOVEMBER,
Next during the legal hours of sale, all that
piece parcel tract Of land situated in the Coun-
tv and State aforesaid, bounded by lands OF Hugh
Sherer, VIM. j. Stephenson, and y. +. Love, and
containing
THIRTY-TWO ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
TERMs-Cash Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. +. WALLACE, G. e. Pls.
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LAND FOR SALE.

yBNHE undersigned offers at private sale tract
of land situated near McConnelsville, in
York county, , containing ONE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY ACRES. On the premises is good
dwelling house. containing six rooms. Also,
necessary out houses and stables Near the res
idence is a spring of good freestone water One
hundred acres of the tract is cleared, including
twenty-five acres of bottom land under cultiva-
tion Fifty acres of the tract is original forest.
For further particulars enquire Of
JOHN II. MCCONNELL,
Near McConnelsvillc.
Orol,er4 40 2t&
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WYE have full stock Of Sportsmen's Goods,
w such as Shells, Shell EXtractors, Primers,
Wads of all sizes, Cartridges, Caps and Powder
made expressly for breech- loading guns.
LATTli BROTHERS.
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ASSIGNEE,S SALE.

ASS1U n II II > SZH LCs
DURSUAN to Resolution of Creditors meet
ing. l will expose to public sale, at the
COURT HOUSE DOOR in I0rkvillc, 5. G.,
on MONDAY, NOVEMBER s. 1883,
(Sales- Dav, the unpaid Notes and Accounts lex
ccpt those upon which suit will be entcred) due
the late firm of j. j. SMITH d co. \ list of
the notes and accounts will be advertised in the
ENQUIRER of October 18th and November LIST:
The sale will be had Immediately before the legal
sales. Terms: Cash.
GEO. w. $. HART, Assignee.
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w. C.. LATIMER.
AN ARTISTIC DISPLAY

AF all the Novelties out this season. All
" goods, comprising Silks, Dress Goods, Vel
vets Fancy Cashmeres, Brocades and Ottoman
Silks, in all new colorings, with trimmings to
match. Hundreds Of other articles too numer-
Gus to mention. Cloaks, Jerseys, and Silk Cir
culars in all the newest styles, and at prices to
suit the short crop.
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COLCOCK & MILLER.
GUANOS AND ACIDS.

DARTIES who purchased Guanos and Acids
Il from us last season, will please remember
that their Notes and Accounts fall due October
Is, and be governed accordingly, and make
prompt settlements BY SO doing you will obllge
Yours respectfully,
COIGOCk & MILLER.
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WYE have just received additions to our stock
w of Sugars, Cotfees, Teas, Canned Goods,
Cheese, Macaron, Hardware, Wood and Willow
Ware LATTA BROTHERS.
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Jersey Jackets,

Which are worn great deal. Miss Norma, am
much obliged for the information. Twill call and
see the Old Chaps Goods before buy. The Old
Chap seems to be getting most of the trade these
DAYS. Go where you will, you hear persons
speaking about buying goods from the Old Chap.
The Old Chap fever seems to be very contagious
this Fall He is doing tremendous business,
especially in