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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-26
Homeward, BOndevennen.
SPOKEN
RECEIPTS.

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Savannah, oct !. lat Il :0l, Ion l2:4T.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-26
Merchants and Miners TranSpOrta.
tation Company.
FOR BALTIMORE.

CABIN PASSAGE. .Sl5 90
SECOND CABIN ......................l - %
EXCURSION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is 90
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-26

NlrlL -TORE9.-Ihc amount o. Duslnes5
l.ae boo spirits turpentine was lighter, but
r..r.arhyt was sitter and factors displayed
gl.re ffmuess. AT the close bids were frac-
Sim higher than quotations The market
..te.-I with 35c. bid for regulars and refused.
ffIpm. was quiet, with sales of $50 barrels
IA .t forregulars, closing firm al Boo. regu-
a-- so further sales. In rosIns the market
l-s- comparatively quiet, little being done,
..Irl o. rHe lack of offerings of desirable
.r4Ie-. tue inquiry being quite active for
a.muau grades. while pales are dun and not
sought after Strained to good strained
rsr.r.I ycu up 60 quotations. The market
gUanc.I at She following prices: a, Il, 4 and
BNstEsl 2tal ID D, r 81 -, G. 81 30, ii 81 -,
Iyi4k 81 sal so. VI 81 10. \ s. 30. window
-Iss- S. b. b, water white 50 %. sales - bar
rs'- AtI D.. 90. was unchanged with further
sales of -iU barrels, closing without change or
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-26
Raitroaoe.
Charleston & Savannah BY. Co.


~, I a9soHBtIs Dy I'D p m train connect at
Charleston junction with trains to all points
North and East via leichmond and an rail
line, or Weldon and Bay Line: by Gas m
traln 70 all points North via Richmond.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-26

=, hER.-BF NrI.-VesseIs have been are
+-- freely during the week. and our load
~ 3crihs areweu filed. There is a moderate
-t--l4 from cur near ports for coastw1se
w. qua We have very little demand for
80 indies or other Of-shOro tonnage.
~ anuah, Darien. Brunswick and Sa-
II - nearby Georgia lumber ports,
IN cents being added here for change
49, .oa'lng port. We quote: To Balti-
% Philadelphia. SIS 00G6 So: 10 New York
81 sound ports, s. 50G7 80; to Boston
a 49, Ear,i, s. o0G7 80; 70 81 John, n. b,
retso ~, timber 81 90 higher than lumber
a 49, 70 me West indies and Windwar,i,
~ $50 ~; % South America, SIS O0d20 90;
- TEAulah anu Mediterranean ports. SlAfGl5:
~ Med Kingdom for orders. timber s4s.G3
81. =, I'm ,, ,er - los BY steam 10 New York
% Philadelphia, s.; 10 Boston. 81
l5,e,y4 lOS-BE SteaBl.-But lew arrivals and
------ --u----- -. -. -
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
A Flood Predicted.

jamestown Capital: Capt. Sims, 8
Missouri river mar of long experience,
says there is every reason to fear another
flood in the spring, provided the river
breaks, as is the habit, at the upper end.
The ice is heavy and there is a great
deal of snow ~above-two causes which
produce disastrous results. He says the
first breakup almost always occurs in
and at the mouth of the Yellowstone be
fore it goes down this way.
Bismarck Tribune: Just now the
probabilities, or more properly, the pos
sibilities Of a recurrence of the floods OF
two years ago next spring along the
Missouri are being discussed. While
the Tribune most earnestly hopes that
no such disaster will occur, it can GER
tainly figure out no other result. The
winter thus far throughout the north
west has been q severe one, and the ice
on the river is fully as thick as it was
two years ago. There has been but lit
tie warm weather this far, and although
the snowfall is not heavy yet but little
of it has melted. The heaviest SHOWS
along the Missouri ~ i'll the Latter
part Of February and March, and should
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
The Texas Cattle Drive.

The number of cattle which will come
over the trail from this state in 1883 will
be close to 900, 600. Of this number not
more than 2 1000 will be put on the
open market; the other 100000 will be
sold for ranchpurposes. On the ranches
whence they start The prices for which
these cattle have been contracted range
from S10. soto $3.50 for yearlings, S14.5O
to $3.50 for ~two-year-olds, and SIS to SO
for three-year-olds. Nearly all the fe-
males to be driven are for ranch purposes
and We're sold at what just now are con-
sidered fancy prices.
The paper named says: "The demand
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
The White Elephant.

Allen & Brennan's club rooms have
been named 1.-THE White Elebhant.u
after n Of the most successful institu-
tons Of the same kind in New York
city. Yesterday they put up handsome
curtains to the windows upon each of
which is pointed a large white elephant.
The curtains are as neat as can be, and
were furnished and put up by Baker &
DeLorimier of this city. We understand
that they would have been in place long
ago, but some trouble was experienced
Ell route, the agents at different points
refusing to check the elephants trunks
through. Joke!
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
Another Coal Mine.

A gentleman Of this city yesterday
showed us a piece OF coal which he claims
is camel coal. He tells us that the vein
from which the piece was taken is at
least six feet thick, and it is smear enough
to this city so that coal "a be laid down
here for less than $l2 per ton, and money
be made at that. We failed to ascertain
where this new mine is located, but are
promised full particulars within a few
days. If the gentleman's claims are
founded on facts it will not only prove a
fortune to the lucky discoveries but a
great benefit to the people of our town.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
The New Reporter.

- m. ER#I ##E "#
The new reporter said he was particu-
larly strong on reporting lectures: He
never took any notes, he said, but trust
ed to his memory, which never failed.
Here is a specimen brick of his first
essay: "There is no telling,n said the
lecturer, where we might have been
to-day but for the persistent study of
Newton in astronomical science result
ing in the discovery of the secrets of the
solar system; the inventive brain Of a
Fulton, which gave us our knowledge of
the law of gravity; the untiring energy
of a Calico, to whom we are indebted
for the printing press; the mental activi-
ty of a Franklin, who produced the first
steamboat, and the clear-sighted intel
ligence of Columbus, who robbed the
clouds of their electricity.n Although
the editor admitted that the reporter had
evidently got it all in, the report, for
prudential reasons, was not printed.
The young man is now engaged in look
ing up a new place. When be gets it no
doubt he will be fitted for it.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
THE RIVER PRESS

for two-year-oId steers has been largely
in excess of the supply, and the entire
crop will, in all probability, be brought
out by the high prices offered. The de-
mand for young steers for ranch pur-
poses in the state is greater by one-half
than it was last year, owing partly to
the fact that female cattle are worth as
much money on southwestern ranches
as they are in the north, and are really
not for sale. The ~tendency..to hold on to
breeding stock evidences the fact that
southwestern ranchmen prefer to breed
cattle to grow beeves, and that for breed
ing purposes no country in the world ex-
cells southwest Texas. The small num-
Der of three-year-old steers to be driven
this year shows that the demand for
beef has been unusually great, and that
the me and two-year-old steers were
driven out very closely for the past few
years.-IeG0s Lice Stock Journal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
Benton's Library.

Pursuant to a call, a meeting was held
last evening in the board Of trade rooms
of the members of the literary society
and subscribers to the Benton library
and reading room. There being but a
few persons present it was thought best
to simply appoint a committee to make
selections of literature and prepare a list
Of same to be sent east hat the books
may be purchased at as early a day as
possible. This committee consists of the
following ladies and gentlemen: Mes
DANES w. H. Todd, FL. P. Rolfe, G. E.
Conrad, Messrs. NJ. d. Chambers, S. c..
Edgerton, S. Duffin, f. r. Clingan. Tt
is hoped that every lady and gentleman
of Benton will take an active interest in
behalf Of this most worthy object, and
lend not only their aid but influence as
well toward making it asuccess in every
sense of the word. 9As h5E@4@
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
Wealthy Newsboys.

sThe big, tall newsboy we there at
the post office steps is worth 500, 900 in
his own right
1t was another newsboy who gave this
rather startling bit Of information to the
writer. a,a.s Ef
Eyes, sir,n continued the talking
newsboy, 'that's Alf-Alf Shatter, and
he does the biggest trade ofany boy in
the city. Why, maybe you don't be-
lieve it, but its true, he makes more
money asday than any OF the Fourth
street clerks do. ALT averages IS and 81
a day."
"But he has to work for it?O
"Well, [ should say so. How long do
you suppose he has sold papers on that
corner? Nineteen years, sir, ALI began
business about war times, and he has
never given up. Now he has the boss
business of all the boys"
IA regular trade??"
"That's it, sir. You'll see gentlemen
come across the street at all hours, get a
paper from ulu1 WITHOUT a WOfQ ana
walk away not offering to pay. Those
are his regular customers and he has
hundreds of them.D
Further inquiry developed the fact
that Skater is nearly thirty years old.
He is married and lives in his own prop
erty on Spring Grove avenue. Out at
Milford he owns a farm for which he
has refused $4,000. Besides this farm he
owns other property, real and personal
of equal value.
Down at the corner of Fourth and
Walnut is another neWsboy, whose ia
miliar face has been a landmark at that
point for ten years past. His name is
John Finn. Fourth and Walnut is his
particular field, and no other newsboy
yer attempts to invade it. Though not
as wealthy as Skater, Johnny can draw
his check for SIS, 900, and have it honored.
He has had his home at the Union
Bethel for years, where he regularly
pays a fixed sum for board and lodging.
-G0zehe.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
A SECRET.
How Lurline MeCaffery Gave Back to
Marnaduke Short the Wedding
Ring.

"Give me the ring.n
Lurline McCaffery stood in an oriel
window, with the sunlight beating in
warm, golden waves about her slight
form, and at her right, his hand out
stretched in eager expectancy, while a
half inperious, half pleading look shot
from his big brown eyes, was Marina
duke Short. The girl had been standing
there nearly thirty seconds without
speaking, the light streaming in upon
eyes and the calm sweet mouth. It was
not a youthful face; the bloom and flush
had faded long ago, but it was so grand
and womanly, there was such an T.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS look upon
1t, that III comparison mere girlish pref
tiness lost UNNECESSARILY. At this mo-
ment Pansy Perkins entered the room.
She had twisted an azure hued scarf
around her shoulders and her yellow
hair fell about her like a cloud. Throw
ing a kiss to Iurline, whose silence she
did not understand, Pansy fitted away
to the piano at the other end of the
room and began to lower rents in the
vicinity. Lurline listened ~intently and
finally spoke:
"You really wish to break our en-
gagement, them" she asked.
Marmaduke spoke no word, but the
inclination of the head showed that the
girl had not guessed amiss.
"And you will marry Pansy?"
Again the head was bowed and the
dimpled chin hit his shirt front.
''Then | give you the ring with pleas
ure," said the girl. II could wish for no
sweeter revenge"
"What do you mean?n asked the man
his face pallid with an undefinable fear.
II mean,'' she says, her every word
falling upon his tinted ear as fall the
earth clods upon a coffin, that in adj
dition to playing the piano she some
times sings Chicago Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
The Travels OF a Bottle.

On the 29tn of April, 1882, just as
Evans d Hale started their wood drive
from the head of the Shonkin, a young
man whose ranch is located near the
scene Of acticn, wrote the followingmes-
sage to send down the river:
SHONKIN CANYON, CHoTEAU Co. MT,
April 29tl, 1882.
This bottle is committed to the tender
mercies OF the watery elements at 4
O'Clock p. M, along with Evans q Hale's
weed drive, and If any person ever finds
1t please write to the undersigned, stat
ing when and where, and oblige
Yours truly. -----
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
A Difficult Problem Solved.

The desire for stimulants is becoming
a monstrous evil and how to overcome
it is a serious question with reformers.
Parker's Ginger Tonic fairly solves the
difficult problem. 1t invigorates body
and mind without intoxicating, and has
brought health and happiness to many
desOlate homes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
A Portable Electric Lightea.

A Portable Electric Lighter for SIS is
being extensively sold Ly the Portable
Electric Light Company, of % Water
street, Boston. 1t is an economical and
safe apparatus for lighting for home and
business purpose. -Scientifc American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14

the cold weather continue it will be safe
to reckon Oh a sudden opening Of the
river and a warm spring. Should there
be but little more snow then no fears of
a flood need be entertained, but should
the fall be heavy, then a general over
flow Of all lowlands along the river may
be eXDected.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
To Sheep Men.

Young men of experience having first
class sheep locations, and DESTROYS of
making contracts for three or four years,
will please address. me, stating full par
ticulars, Lock Box No. 1876, Fort Ben
ton, M. T. JNo. A. MCGEE.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
For Sale.

a good upright piano for sale cheap.
Will be disposed Of at a bargain. Also
a complete assortment of extra fine
China ware. For information apply at
this office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
For Sale

A half interest in the Novelty store,
including store room, fixtures and goods.
For particulars inquire Of
"at -. #t j. H. GREEN.
Benton, NJ. T., Dee. IS, 1882.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
Highly Esteemed.

The youthful color and a rich lustre
are restored to faded or gray hair by the
use OF Parker's Hair Balsam, q harmless
dressing highly esteemed for it's perfume
and purity.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
OMAHA, Dec. 18th, 1882.

Deer Sur,-Last Septembur, I reckon
aboutthe Fl, | picked up a bottle, with a
red rag tide around the top, and it had
yure Letter in it, writ Aprile 20.
| found it about II mile above here,
goin down the crick like a starn wheeler.
Next time you set any bottles a swimin
put in a little Tarantler JUICE for
Your sarvent, JAKE JACKSON.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14
Fort Benton. M

This was tightly corked in a bottle,
ballasted in such a manner as to always
loaf i'll an upright position, and a piece
OF red flannel was tied around the neck
Of it to attract the attention Of the OBJ
servant. Not many days ago the trans
mitter received the following, which is
inserted verbatim !:
OMAHA, Dec. 18th, 1882.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-14

Estimates and drawings for Irrigating Machinery,
bridges. Earth Work. etc. Special attention given to
methods Of Water Supply.
oflce BLOCK, BOND ST. NEAR Mann,
BENTON. M. r.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-17

was arranged with that purpose in view.
But DR.. Rogers maintained his temper and
DR.. Walker lost his, and the fat was thus
spilled in the fire. No one can read the re-
peated remarks made by President Harrison
as spokesman of the board, without being con-
WINGED of the existence of the purpose we have
indicated. In addition to this, DIR. Harrison
will not deny that, in conversation, he has
broadly intimated that the displacement of
DR.. Rogers was the intention of the board, if
he could control it. If the quarrel keeps up
it may be found necessary to inquire with
some particularly into the question whether
DR.. Harrison is just the sort of man to have
in so important a place as the president of
all the benevolent boards. The way in
which he has talked during the past two or
three days does not impress one with his
fitness and capacity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-17
WHAT IS IT, ANYHOW,

When will we get the truth as to prohibi-
ton in Kansas? Now comes Judge Thatcher
a member of the Kansas Senate, and tells US
that st. John was defeated because he was
a third-termer, not because he was prohibit
tionist and he proves this to his satisfaction
by the fact that all the other Republican
candidates on the State ticket were elected,
and they. were all prohibitionists, and he
proves it further by the reelection of Senator
Plumb to the United States Senate, who
made Republican prohibition speeches all
over the State last summer; and then he
AYERS that after all prohibition does not pro-
hibit, and he proves this by saint and sinner,
strangers and home people, all of whom tes-
tify that there is no great difficulty in get
ting all the liquor they want in Kansas; and
then he AYERS that prohibition was never in
tended to prohibit anything but tipping
houses, and this he says it does to the entire
satisfaction of everybody but liquor sellers
and tipplers.
There is screw loose somewhere-yes,
two or three screws. Would it not be we'll
to define terms before this fight goes much
farther? If, with all the fuss that the Kan
sas people have made over their constitution,
they mean to only prohibit tippling- houses,
would it not be well to say so2 This is what
Judge Thaeher, who is second in rank only
to st. John, says is the be-all and end-all of
prohibition" On the other hand, if the
liquor-selers clamor not for the right to sell,
but the right to keep places of public tip
plng, they would simplify the issue by say
ing so. The Journal calls for parley Let
the liquor-sellers and the prohibitionists
meet under flag of truce and, as the lawyers
say, make up their ISSUE Perhaps, after all,
there may be no necessity for bloody fight.
Let us have no more construction of "pro-
hibition" to mean a war upon the personal
liberty of the citizen to eat and drink and
buy and sell under all possible circumstances,
if it means what Senator Thatcher says it
does, and let us have no more rending of the
atmosphere with a cry for personal liberty, if
that means liberty Ito keep tippling-house)
or DEATH The Journal extends its kind
offices in this matter. Let us have peace, but
if not, let us know what's the matter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-17

1T is killed. said the Lieutenant-gov-
ernor, as he pigeon-holed the appropriation
bill and refused to sign it. He was officially
notified OF its passage forty minutes before
he adjourned the Senate sine die. "--Daily
Sentinel.
And the Lieutenant-governor was emf
nently correct. The appropriation bill had
been killed by the Democratic party under
Speaker Bynum and Treasurer Cooper and
their crowd, despite the efforts of number
of leading Democrats, such as Senators Bell,
Brown and Magee, and Representative Jew
EFT and others to prevent the slaughter.
Lieutenant-governor Hanna simply stated
plain historical fact 1t was a dead bill,
stabbed to death by Bynum, Moody & Co.,
representing the Democratic caucus. But
Mr. Hanna did not 'pigeon-hole" the BILL
He took the remains to the State Library,
where it will be found with other debris and
"reminiscences of the infamous Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-17

Our city columns contain what may be
called the ''finis" of the Marion Trust Com
pany" one of pestilent brood of insurance
swindles that have been, and are now, preying
upon the people of this and adjoining States
For its first exposure of the Trust Com
pany the Journal was rewarded with libel
suit for $4,000 The facts ascertained as TO its
operations by the receiver and his attorney
are simply appalling. They reveal condi-
ton of affairs which shows that the crop of
fools is not only perennial but redundant.
The list of its certiicate-holders would be
valuable as a reference-sheet for the fool
killer. 1t seems, too, that all that is neces-
sary to get the money of large classes of peo-
pie is to appeal to their cupidity
Promise TO give them something for
nothing, and avaricious victims walk into
any trap by hundreds and thousands. We
have no sympathy for those who are caught
because of their greed, but we have pity for
the few who may have been honestly de-
luded. The expose of this Marion Trust Com
pany is proof sufficient u the overwhelming
necessity for the law under the provisions of
which it is to be hoped the Auditor of State
can clean out the entire uncanny brood of
fruuds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-17

BROOKLYN has police judge who dispenses
ustice and good advice in a manner refreshing
to all, perhaps, except the lawyers engaged In
the controversies. Two young men were brought
before him this week, one upon the charge Of
having threatened to cut the others heart out
Each was represented by counsel, who were re-
spectively prepared to deliberately present and
defend the heinous crime. Said the justice,
waiving the counsel aside, "I think I can settle
this matter myself" Then he called the boys to
him, asked what they meant by quarreling with
each other, lectured them a little, and asked
one:
''woOlrdge. do you intend to have the life
blood of Sexton2'
NO." said Woodbridge.
''Aud will you shake hands with hint"
eyes," was the ready response.
CHOW about you, Sexton2 will you shake hands,
too9''
eyes," said the boy, smiling.
"Then DO it," said his Honor, peremptOrily.
The pair advanced and shook each others dexter
palm vigorously.
NOW" said the Judge, with humorous twin
kle in his eyes, "kiss each other" And they did.
judge who can mako litgants ''kiss and
make up should be promoted to chief justice
ship
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-17
0Au Aboard %

Mechanical ingenuity has come to the relief
of the attaches OF the Grand Central depot, New
York. Heretofore the business OF signaling the
departure of trains has been done by men, who
were kept on the alert, lest some mistake be
made. The machine occupies but little space, it
being less than two feet in length, breadth or
height. The mechanism consists of three up
right cylinders of brass, IN which are punctured
series of holes each one representing one of
the LAO minutes in the day By the side of
these three smaller pillars, on which are fixed
spirally pins representing the tweIty-four hours
of the day. The three pairs OF pillars as they
stand in the case represent respectively the