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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17

being good and going TO Heaven the
more think feller can't be too care
ful, and from this out you won't find
a better boy than am. When i come
i'm here after this and take n few dried
peaches or crackers and cheese, YOU
Charge it right up TO pa, and then !
won't have it on my mind and have to
answerto it on the great judgment day.
am going to shake my chum cause he
chews tobacco, which is wicked, though
| don't see how that can be, when the
minister smokes, but i want tc be on
the safe side. am going 10 be good
or bust a suspender, and hereafter you
can point TO me as boy who has seen
the folly of an ill-spent life, and if
there is such n thing as a 15-year-old
boy who has been terror getting to
Leaven, am the hairpin. l tell you,
when | listen to the minister tell about
the angels flying around there, and ]
see pictures of them purifier than any
girl in this town, with chubby arms
with diInples in the elbows and shoul-
ders. and long golden hair, and think
of myself here cleaning off horses in n
livery stable and smelling like an old
harness, It makes me feel tired and |
wouldn't miss going there for ten dol
lars. Say, you would make a healthy
angel for back seat of the new Jeru-
salem, but you would give the whole
crowd away unless you washed up and
sent that shirt to the Chinese laundry.
Yes, sir, hereafter you will find me as
good as | know how to be. Now l am
going to wash up and go help the min
lister move"
As the boy went out the grocery man
sat for several minutes thinking of the
change that had come over the bad
boy, and wondered what had brought
it about, and then lie went TO the door
to watch him as he wended his way
across the street with his head down as
though in deep thought, and the gro
Gerry man said TO himself, shat boy il
not rs bad as some peo pie think lac is,
and then lie looked around and saw
sign hanging up in front Of the store
written on piece Of box cover, will
blue pencil, Spoiled canned ham anC
tongue, good enough for church pi
MICS, and he looked after the boy wh'
was slipping down an alley and said
: The condemn little wlIeip. Wait til
| catch him
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17
LONDON CEMENT.

1t saves more than ten times its cost
in mending articles that get broken,
such as furniture, china, glassware,
crockrry. porcelain, marble, ivory,
meerschaum. leather, etc. It's useful
ness recommends it TO every economi
cal household. Price 2jc per bottle
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17
The Ladies' Sewing Com
parlon.

Keeps things in their places. Holds
two tlimbles, a velvet emery cushion
FOR needles and pins, four sp.oois OF
thread, and n pair of shears. a very
pretty and useful ornament. Price 25c
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17

II you .dssiv any information in re-
,.ra 70 sny PAPER ar magazine pub
n~h.A. in tl,is 81 foreign country. call
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once.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17
SOUTHWARK.

All trains daily except SUNDAYS.
f. G. BROWN, Asst General Supt.,
Jackson.
FRANK /. WHITNEY, Asst Gen'l
Pass. and Ticket Ag't, Chicago.
II. b. LEDYA ARD, Gen. M 'gr, Detroit.
o. w. RUGGLES, Gen. Pass. and
Ticket Agt., Chicago.
w. A. VAUGHAN, Supt. Mackinaw
Div, Bay City.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17
PATCHING PLATE.

Mends tinware, brass, copper, lead.
and iron of all kinds. Does it quickly
and well. One plate will do the work
that tinsmth would charge you S12
or S15 for. Price, 25c per plate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17
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ties. Read the list over and see if ]
haven't something that you want:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17

All trains on Saginaw Division daily
except Sundays. Connecting trains
leave Chicago a III daily except Sum
days, and pm daily except Saturdays.
Wagner Sleeping Cars on night trains.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17
PICTURE FRAMES.

A very neat ebony-finished white
lined frame. Sizes, Sx10 and 10xl4.
Prices, 25c and 35c, with backs.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17
Lead Pencils.

A good cedar pencil, the best OF lead.
Always retailed at SC each. sell them
with rubber tips. Be; without, &c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17

r,on,.ctions are made at St lgnace Win the
pe.ular steamer City of Cleveland for Detroit
and intermediate points ,,.o,, rd
ali points in Michigan and the East. South ana
Routhenst .-...., -, f,,,,s fin,
with the New England Transportauon 70 III "an ali
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tr;ct. and with steamers for Duluth ana the
Northwest. ,......,a and CT
Through tickets on sale at Marque.t.e q.,,' ahu o.
pullman SIreters on night express trains
I,ay traixs daily except Sundays. ,,.A,
For Information as 20 passeierr r,h, rnu 60
ate. apply % the Office OF Geuersl freigh' ahu
TIsDS IcEEOWN. GenI supt.. Marquette, Aich'
..,s, Marquette, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17

blilne leave behind TO conquer tlihr.-
x68 n week in your own town, 30 out
a. free; no risk; everything new; cap
itni not required; VIC will furnish you
everything; many ore making fortuns
ladie. IN ake as much IA men, boys and
girls make great pay. Reader, IL you
want business at which you can make
great pay all the time. write Tor psrtlc' ,i
rl.ys 70 n. Hallett & Co, Portland, Me.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17

Through The Upper Pe'it''St'ad 4"
Michigan.
24o Miles Shorter and II hours quicker
than any ether line bet,oeen Detroit
Southern Michigan, and al
Points East and Southeast
and the Iron and Cop
per Districts.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-05-17

not, life is sweeping
by, go and dare be-
fore you die. some
thing mighty and su-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21

inches since 10 this morning. This shows
no rise since merning, and leaves a hope
that there may be no further rise. The
work OF relief goes on with energy. Not
only Is there a general committee repre-
senting the chamber of commerce and
the common council, disbursing aid with
a liberal hand, but the masonic relief or
ganiZation is doing fine work, having
called in volunteers to act as oarsnlen for
their boats, which have been received
from Cleveland, Sandusky and Toledo.
They have established relief stations in
various parts OF the city. Besides this,
women of all the Protestant churches
are collecting bedding, clothing, etc.
MADISON, February 16.-The flood is
at the worst.
MILTON, Ind, February 16-Every
house but one is submerged and every
body sick.
LOUISVILLE, February 1880 D. NJ
The river is 44a feet 2 inches in the
canal and rising slowly.
INDIANAPOLIS, February 16-Appeals
received from Jeffersonville and New
Albany supplies have been sent. The
governor, auditor and secretary of state
have been appointed a committee to dis
burse the funds appropriated by the leg
islature. Reports from Layfayette, Peru
and other points say the Wabash is ris-
ing rapidly and overflowing its banks.
Serious damage from the ice and flood is
feared.
CINCINNATI, February 16.-The river
reached its highest stage at o'clock this
morning, when it stood sixty-six feet
four inches. 1t began to recede at a.
NJ. At p. M. it stood sixty-five feet It
declined two inches in the last hour It
is estimated that the rate of fall will be
increased all night, but there is ice COM
ing which will check the fall if it does
rot give it another rise Then, behind
that, is the rise from Pittsburg, which
may overtake the ice. River men of
experience, however, do not expect an
other flood of dimensions equal to the
present one.
Contributions in most liberal sums are
coming in, mainly from citizens; all un-
solicited. A number of contributions
have been received from various cities,
| mostly from New York and Chicago as
we'll as New Orleans. Over Sic, 900 was
adued to the relief fund to-day It now
amounts to S53, ,272. The Masonic relief
accociation has received a consignment
of boats from Cleveland. They expect
more boats from Sandusky.
The state Legislature will amend it's
loan act and local capitalists will in the
| meantime advance the money.
There will be a benefit tomorrow ev-
ening at the Grand Opera House. Mrs.
Iangtry and Haverly's Minstrels have
volunteered their services.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
A Star Router Pleads Guilty.

WASHINGTON, February l5.-The star
route cases continue. Reredell, this
morning, rising from his seat, said in a
distict voice: Il desire to make state
ment in my own behalf" Profound 81
lence followed. The court was surprised
and the defence seemed prepared for a
blow. The court asserting, Reredell
read the following:
AFTER mature reflection | have deter
mined to abandon further defense in this
case. put myself at the mercy of the
court and government, and, if desired
by my counsel, to testify to all my
knowledge of any facts in reference to the
defendents, either for or against them,
myself included. now in person ask
leave to withdraw the plea of not guilty
and plead guilty. / feel this to be duty
owe myself, my family, and truth. |
have reached this determination upon
nv own reflection, and without pre-
vious consultation with my counsel, who
/ believe would not advise this course,
and whom I now relieve from response
bility for it,"
Ingersoll-Well, on my part there are
no objections.
Wiltshire, counsel for Reredell, said it
was unexpected but undoubtedly right
of Reredell, and lie would therefore with
draw from the case.
Judge Wylie directed the plea of gull
ty to be entered.
Judge Walsh then related the story Of
his interview with Brady.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
LIGHTNING TICKS.

OGDEN, Feb. 15.-The Herald extra
just published gives the peoples party a
vote of about ,O59, liberals about 926, or
church majority of 236. The munich
pal was probably the first thoroughly
contested election ever held in Utah,
where factions worked for candidates on
both sides.
CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-Allen Arthur, son
of the president, is visiting friends in
Chicago. Private advices say he has
been expelled from the Princeton college
for hazing and assisting in firing an out
house near the scnool buildings.
HELENA, Ark, Feb. 13.-The river
rose fifteen inches in the past twenty
four hours. The people are preparing
to repair the bad places in the levee.
ALBERT LEA, Mimi, Feb. Estate
Senator Sargent, lumber dealer, failed
for S45, 900. Assets $50, 600, mostly en-
numbered property. The failure causes
q sensation.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The president
nominated Robert G.. Dyrenforth, of
Illinois, for assistant commissioner of
patents, and James II. Teller, of Ohio,
secretary Of Dakota territory.
The new fve-cent nickels are so per-
fectly goldwashed as to deceive any ig
norant persons, and pass readily among
them for new five dollar gold pieces.
The fact was discovered here to-day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
Eating His Last Qualls.

Mr.. Walcott came up smiling on the
9Th inst, says the Saue to down his last
brace of quails His prolonged diet on
the birds seemed to have freshened him.
In reply to an inquiry as to his condi-
ton, he said: II feel as well as when I
started in, and don't know but better.
Among the spectators in the crowd on
the porch were Drs. Alsdorf and Nivison
of West Forty y-second street DR.. Ais
dorf said that he came to be in at the
death, and DR.. Nivison remarked that
it was his third visit to an apparently
healthy patient. Mr.. Bunnell of mu-
scum fame held the watch on Mr.. Wal
colts final performance. The quail
man cleaned the bones Of bird fifty-nine
in minutes 80 seconds, and bird sixty
III 3 minutes 40 seconds; minutes 10
seconds total time This finished tie
thirty pairs in thirty consecutive days,
with an extra one on Friday last. Fol-
lowing is the score:
First brace Is m, Cd lin, Sd I'm, 4th
SIN, 5th 9m 30s, 9Th 13m, 7th 1Om 30s, 8th
lin, 9th 16m, 10th I'm 3Os, 18th Ism,
18th I'm, 18th Am 30s, 18th 15m 3Os,
18th Am Sos, 10Th Am 3Os, 18th 16m 30s,
18th 19m 3Os, 10Th 19m 3Os, Goth 15m, 21st
21m, 22nd 9m 30s, SD I'm ass, Oath I'm,
25th lin 30s, '26th 16m, 9th SIN, 2Sth
10m, 2pth 10nl, Both I'm los.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
FRIDAY, February l6.

COUNCIL-Bills introduced: By Cox,
to amend section 5O7 chapter 20, fifth
division of revised statutes. By White,
in relation to the care and maintenance
of territorial convicts. By Gillette, pro-
viding for the official survey of the town
site Of Helena. Bills passed III B con-
cerning dispositions taken out of the ter
ritory; G B to enable the county Of
furnish its court house and complete the
Jail; B to amend section 498, fifth div
ision of the general laws G B in rela-
ton to licensing gambling houses; G B
to incorporate the town of Bozeman.
Bills lost: III B concerning liens on
mines and mills; G B to amend the act
under which Silver Bow county was or
ganized-providing for transcribing GER
tain portions of the records of Deer
Lodge county.
HoUsE-Petition received from resi-
dents Of Twin Bridges, aking that law
be enacted which shall provide for the
closing of business houses on Sunday
Bills passed III B providing that mar
ried woman who has been deserted by
her husband may, without suing for di-
vorce, compel the husband to maintain
her and her minor children, and that
the judge may in vacation grant an or
der for alimony pe,adente lite; I'll B re-
lating to contempts of court; FL B to
amend sections 389 and 800 of criminal
practice act G. j M asking for the reduc-
ton of the Fort Keogh military reserva-
ton; II B concerning the building of a
railroad between Benton and Helena.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
Reported Prize Fight.

New YORK, February 13.-The Times
says: It is rumored that prize fight is
soon to take place between Sullivan and
Slade for $1,000 side. One of Slade's
friends said yesterday: II know for a
fact that slade is ready to sign articles to
fight Sullivan in six months after sign
ing. SHADES money is ready and a
match can be arranged whenever Sulli-
van will meet Slade in Taylor's hotel,
Jersey City The SIN prints challenge
signed Fair Play" who says he will
prove to the sporting public and to Sui
livan and his hackers that Slade will
fight. A well known sportsman with
$500 forfeit will meet Sullivan or his
hackers at Taylor's hotel, Jersey City,
on Saturday at p. M, to sign articles
and arrange the match. If Sullivan has
not been boasting he will be ready to
put up and sign the articles of agree
Snpnf
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
THE LEGISLATURE.
SATURDAY, Feb. 10.

CorNcIL.-A number of bills were
roed and referred to committees. The
biIl to enable Miles City to build a school
house passed unanimously. The vote
hv which the house resolution to ad-
iG1rn on the 1st of March was lost was
2reconsidered and the resolution referred
to the ways and means committee with
Instructions to report on the Oath inst.
petition was received from citizens of
Silver Bow asking that the salary Of
their treasurer be increased to $4,000.
HOUsE.-Bills introduced: Baker, to
enable Choteau county to build court
house and Jail. Jacobs, concerning liens
mon the stock of railroads. A number
Of bill were read and referred. The bill
TO repeal that portion of the revised stat
ntes that no person shall hold the office
Of sheriff more than two terms in success
sion was passed, II to". FL. B. 81, con-
cerning the jurisdiction of the supreme
court, passed unanimously. Ii. B. 81, to
amend section 452 Of the revised statutes
passed, Is to s.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21

mltting sheriffs to hold the office more
than two terms; permitting assessors to
hold office more than one term: Great
ing the office Of county attorney. Bills
passed: concerning oaths Of office; sub
stitute for bouse bill in relation to city
and village plats.
HoUsE.-Bills passed: to amend Sec
section 64S of revised statutes resolution
in relation to the fish interests of Mon
tana resolution providing for the call of
county convention.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
The New Nickels Dangerous.

NEW YORK, February 13.-The Com
noercjdNs Washington special says Di-
rector Burchard says Snowden, superin-
tendent of the Philadelphia mint, is re-
sponsible for the new nickels whose re-
semblance to gold pieces when gilded
has created strong opposition to their
issue throughout. He says they are be-
ing coined at the rate of $4,000 daily.
Treasurer Gilfillan thinks they are very
dangerous.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
THURSDAY, Feb. Is.

CoTNCIL.-A petition was received
from citizens of White Sulphur springs
protesting against the passage OF the Dlll
to enable the people OF that town 70 issue
bonds for the erection of SO O,OOO school
house. Petition received from cltlzens
OF Silver Bow asking that the act Great
ing that county be SO amended that
portion of Elk Park will be included in
its limits. Bills introduced: BY White,
IN regard to the licenses OF gambling
houses by Cardwell, authorizing, the
citizens of Jefferson county to hold an
election for the purpose of changing the
county seat. Notice of introduction Of
bills: By White, for the maintenance OF
territorial convicts; by Hamilton, to
amend chapter 20 of the general laws, in
relation to divorce Bills defeated: per-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
MONDAY, Feb. II.

COUNCIL-Witter granted leave of ab-
sence until Thursday morning. Stuart
introduced a bill to enable White Sui
phur Springs to build school house;
also to enable Meagher county to furnish
the court house and complete the Jail.
A bill to change the name of Garfield,
Missoula county, to Victor, was passed.
HoUsE-Blake introduced bill to re-
apportion the members Of the legislative
assembly. This bill provides represent
alton for the several counties as follows:
Council-Each county to have one mem
ber. House -Beaverhead !, Choteau l,
Custer 3, Dawson |, Deer Lodge /, Gal
latin 3, Jefferson l, Lewis & Clarke 3,
Madison 2, Meagher 2, Missoula 2, Silver
Bow 4. The bill providing that county
assessors shall not receive more than
s., 500 per year, passed, Is to 7. The bill
providing that sum not exceeding SlOO
NAV be paid out of the territorial treas
ury for the transportation OF deaf,
mute or blind child to an institution OF
learning when the parents are unable to
do so was passed, Is to 4. The bill pro-
viding that justices courts shall have
jurisdiction over civil actions when the
amount does not exceed $500, and actions
for forcible or unlawful entry upon or
detainer of lands, tenements or other
possessions, passed unanimously; an act
concerning dispositions taken out Of the
territory, passed unanimously. The bill
providing a bounty of SIS for each bear,
mountain lion or panther, $l.50 for each
wolf, and IS cents for each coyote Killed,
passed, Is to T. The bill authorizing
Dawson county to issue bonds to the
amount of $25, 900 to build a court house
and JAIL passed, 20 to 5.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between Frank Lewis and William Z.
Cresap, at Cora creek, has been dissolved
by mutual consent, Mr.. Lewis retiring.
William L. Cresap will assume all debts
and obligations of the late firm, and col
lect all outstanding accounts.
FRANK LEWIS,
WILLIAM t. CREsAP.
February 5, 1883.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
WEDNESDAY, Feb. IA.

COUFCIL.-A motion to reconsider the
vote by which the bill concerning oaths
of office had been rejected was adopted.
The wavs and means committee report
adversely to the petition of j. X. Beldler
asking for 5000, but recommended that
the legislature tender him a resolution
of thanks for his services to the terri
tory; adopted. Council bill to prevent
woman beating passed unanimously.
The bill to repeal the present law for the
protection of fish was rejected by vote
of to 3. Council bill to amend an act
prohibiting saloon keepers and gambl-
ing house proprietors from permitting
boys to stop therein passed unanimously.
Council bill to amend the Helena lncor-
pOratiOn act passed. The nomination OF
ID. II. Weston as territorial treasurer was
confirmed.
HoUsE.-Bills introduced By Ka-
mouse, for the collection OF special road
tax; also concerning rights of way. By
Cooper, to prevent the spread OF contag-
lous diseases in sheep. BY Wallace, 10
prevent the carrying of concealed Wea-
pons. By Settle, concerning transport
alton companies. By Comfy, concern
ing the letting of convicts confined IN
the territorial penitentiary also for the
levy and collection of taxes upon the
property of railroad companies within
the territory; also to amend sections 5o9
and 800 of the criminal practice act. The
rest Of the day was taken up IN discuss
Ing the printing bill and the Sunday
law.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
TUESDAY, Feb. Is.

COUNCIL-Bill to increase the jurisdic-
ton Of justices of the peace passed unan-
imously; also the bill in relation to the
collection of special poor tax; also the
bill to amend section 332, fifth division
revised statutes; alse the bill to provide
for funding the debtof Jefferson county.
The bill concerning oaths Of office was
lost.
HoUsE-The bill authorizing school
trustees to issue bonds for the erection OF
school houses passed unanimously. The
bill to amend the Butte incorporation
act passed, 13 to s.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-21
For Sale !!

A half interest in the Novelty store,
including store room, fixtures and goods.
For particulars inquire Of
J. III. GREEN.
Benton, M. T., Dee. Is, 1882
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-09-10

freight S460.65, mail and express
$1,194.O6, rents S380.63, interest
S417.05, making a total increase in
receipts of S33, 1929. The increase
in expense was s65, 97S.10. This IN
crease was due to the fact of laying
steel rails, $3.50 tons having been
laid during the year. This leaves
but 33 miles more of steel to be laid
on the entire line of about 140 miles.
The road bed was never in so good
shape as now, and the future expense
there will be comparatively light.
The rolling stock has been increased
by the addition of one locomotive and
one drawing car purchased and
25 freight cars, built in the shops.
The road now owns 80 engines, 16
passenger cars, II baggage and
smoking cars, 8 saloon cars, 1885
freight cars, 2 clearinghouse cars,
crane cars. The presidents report
ought to be very satisfactory to the
stockholders. The annual meeting
of the corporation was held at New
port on Wednesday of last week, and
the old board of directors was re-
elected.