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The river press., 1883-02-28
m1NING MATTERS.
with supt. Burghardt, of Bark
lnter'n u M COURTS, a Representa-
er' o." tive of the Collar Mining
Company.

u n Burghardt, superintendent of
- c1ondenin Mining and Smelling
IH' onv, and w. M. Courts, of Detroit,
cO lining engineer and expert, sent to
',aiden lid to prepare for the erection of a
NJ" ~ and sampling works at that place,
n .ivpd in the city last evening on the
Parker coach.
RIVER PRESS reporter had the
,.ooure of meeting both gentlemen.
5,son, Mr. Burghardt we learned that
n,o most important event at Barker just
INV is the contest over the Silver Belle
.;oo which, it seems, is not yet ended.
rba "iumpersn are still III possession,
',ointaining their ground with the aid
20 shotgun, and what the future de-
.,1onments will be we are unable now
70 state. w. Ell. Hunt, who went out to
t,,o caup in the interest of the lessees of
t,n mine, returned last evening. Col.
nonnelly, the opposing counsel, had
onIv reached Cora creek yesterday.
Work on the Wright & Edwards con-
times tavorably, and about twelve tons
of first class ore are now being taken out
daily. 1t was intended to start up the
hIost furnace at the smelling works yes
tprday, and big run of bullion will be
made. Mr. B. says the bottom was
bprned out of the new smelter the first
or second day. He is Of the opinion,
bowever, that when they secure fire
bvick to build the furnace that it will be
asuccess.
Mr.. Courts, accompanied by General
Meade of Omaha, arrived at Maiden
about ten days ago, and made an exami-
nation of the company's property. lie
expresses himself very much pleased
with the outlook of the camp. Under
Instructions from the company he made
A visit to Barker, and says that the latter
is much better camp than he expected
ia find. in fact he thinks it has brilliant
prospects. Mr.. c. informs us that the
machinery for twenty-stamp mill anc
for sampling works was shipped from
Chicago on the 18th inst, to junction
City, whence it will be transported over
land to Maiden. They expect to have
the machinery on the ground by the Is
of March, and the works in operation
bv August 1st General Meade returned
by way of Junction, while Mr.. Court
came this way to attend to business a
various points for the company. Afte
short stay east he returns to Maiden
superintend the erection of the mill
In his opinion Maiden will have quite
boom this year, and the Northern Paclh
folks, being interested in this company
will help it along all they can.
The river press., 1883-02-28
Freight Rates.

The Northern Traffic association has
issued new freight. tariff on business
from Chicago to points in Montana and
Idaho reached via the Northern Pacific.
The rates will be on such business as
follows: From Chicago, Racine or Mli-
waukee to St. Paul, Minneapolis or Min
nesota Junction, first class, 60c; second,
45c; third, 35c fourth, Csc; class G, l75c;
class D, 15c. These rates will go into
effect at once. By reference to our
files we find that these rates are exactly
the same as were established last year
by the different railroad lines leading
from Chicago to st. Paul.
The river press., 1883-02-28

the gate, especially if there is any hole
the brute can pass through. I have to
get by these places the best can, and
sometimes forget to leave a paper lin
hurry, you know.
1t is common occurrence to see from
twelve to twenty dogs after one poor old
cow; after her like hlood-hounds; run
her from her own yard past and through
dozen others. Call them off you can't
unless you can speak three or four In
dian languages, for the most part Of
these shepherds, spaniels and states
dogs were raised out here in the Piegan
camps. This morning one big brute bit
one of my calves. [ was considerably
riled mo rock loose). My stock of calves
is not very large, still I think as much
of the few [ have as some would of twice
the number
Now these dogs should be looked after.
They are all a nuisance, and some are
very dangerous Il know them SO well
you know. I don't want to hurt any
mans feelings, or hurt his purp, but |
won't have my jeans torn any more, for
[ live right there. Parties ewning OF
harboring such dogs had better look out
| for them, for the next one that jumps me
| up I'll cool him off-if have to lay him
on ice. MATT MONROE, Carrier.
| February %, '83.
The river press., 1883-02-28
A Husband and q Mule.

Not long since, Wakefield Starkey of
Austin, while crossing the track OF the
International d Great Northern railroad
on valuable mule, was struck by To-
comotive and killed. The mule also was
hurled into eternity. Wakefield Starkey,
although perfect gentleman Oh the
street, was a perfect tyrant OF the deep
est dye. Without any provocatlon
whatever he used to beat his wife and
lock her up in the wardrobe; hence
when she heard Of his death, it was not
so much case Of heavy bereavement as
it was of mitigated affiiction. AS the en-
gineer of the locomotive Was clearly to
blame for the accident, it was suggested
to the widow that she bring suit for
damages. She resolved to do so and
called at the office of the railroad COM
pany. The proper official happened to
be in The widow had such clear case
against the company that it was deemed
advisable to compromise the matter.
Now, madam said the official, after
the widow had thrown back her veil and
and stated her business, ''We are willing
to do what is fair in this matter. There
is really no occasion to go to law. 1t is
a delicate subject to discuss, SO | think
! without going into the merits OF it we
| will tender you check for $4,000, and
| you will sign a paper releasing the COM
pany from all further demands"
The widow started, and asked, " how
much ?o
Tam authorized to pay you $4,000"
II accept it,' she said, very. much agi.
| tated The check was handed over, the
paper signed, and the widow walked
out into the street in bewildered frame
of mind AS she cashed the check she
said to herself confdentially: u didn't
expect to get more than $50. [ reckon
that railroad fellow didn't know how
old that mule was Teas SJtirgs.
The river press., 1883-02-28
OF Helena.

This bank succeeds the old established and we'll
known Banking House or A.. III. HefsjafIeta dc
Bro.
The river press., 1883-02-28
Our Carrier on Dogs.

We all like dogs, some one kind ana
some another, but I'll take mine coiu
every time (muzzled or chained up.
This town is infested with the worst ioo
of ours Of any town this side OF Chicago
Whoop-Up or any other town. some
have dozen masters, others have none.
After dark they crouch themselves oil
the first doorstep they come TO- anu
there they camp as lion at bay. q man
is not ss.fe to go inside the fence OF pass
The river press., 1883-02-28

EccHunue on the commercial centers of the
United States and Europe bought and sold
Collections and all business entrusted to US re-
ceive prompt and thorough attention.
DEPOSITS received and interest allowed on the
same II left for specified time
R,.,s gold and silver bullion gold dust, ores, ter
ritoraf county .and government securities and war
rants.
The river press., 1883-02-28

pulpit and seorched him, and ma says
pa will have to be churched. They kept
the music box, and | have to carry IN
coal to get money enough to buy my
chum new music box. Well, | shall
have to go and get that vaseline or pas
legs will suffer. Good day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
A COuntryman in London.
Wi0dn Obserrer.

Previous TO commencing the journey he
made e-two-penny-worthO of fish
hooks. With them he carefully lined his
trousers pockets freely, planting them ali
hook dOwnwards. The train arrived at
London, and our country friend sauntered
out of the station and gazed about the
thrOnged street and at the busy multitude.
Presently his eye caught sight of crowd,
whittier he was at once attracted, Almost
instantly he discovered some ones hand
in his pocket. Having every confidence
IN the eihcacy OF his plan, he was in no
way anxious about his purse. Presently
he moved away, and of course the Nsharn-
err was obliged to follow, though the
man from the country never an.
peared to be cOgnizant OF his Dres-
sence. Seeing tie state of things.
a gentleman made up to our country
trend and said, 81 say, my man, this fei-
low has his hand in your pocket In the
coolest manner imaginable came the re-
ply, "Well, let him get it eawt.A q knowing
ne was caught, and having a regard for
MS tortured fingers, the would-be pick
pocket lmplored forgiveness, and begged
10 be released from his painful and un-
comfortable position. Being of "A gener-
Gus turn OF mind, the country excursion.
ISL agreed to let the fellow offfor the mod
est sum OF 6d.-the cost of the fish hooks
ana new pocket-apd at once coIp=
menced the operation Ofcutting away his
pocket: The London shaFper's agony pro-
yided fun for the group who witnessed his
capture, and on once getting free he was
soon out of sight. The united opinion of
the countryman's friends is that he is
not so green as he is cabbage-lOOking.o - an
old proverb in which the London nick.
pocket doubtless fully e0mcurs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
Electricity in Liquor.
HH5cd0O Hap1yy
LWttUUV HtTUfW,
ssGiVa If a Shool- -

'Give it shock"
young man from Chicago stood before
one of the most elegant bars in the city
yesterday and gave the above order to the
bartender, who stood waiting fora citizen
to dispose of rather big drink Of pure
whiskey.
"a what, sab ?" asked the chemist. lean
ing over the bar to catch his customers
remark.
''Why, "A shock. Haven't you imported
an electrical machine here vet? They're
getting popular out West" The Young
man raised the glass to his lips and drank
its contents at one draught. A reporter
who had wandered IN to get toothpick
had overheard the conversation and
begged the Chicago young man to explain
the meaning of "A shock. The latter led
the way to seat and unfOlded the mys
terry.
'lt is nothing but a cheap method of
purifying whisky" said he, "age and
purity are almost Synonymous in speak
ing OF liquor. BY this process every
saloon can have a little machine turned
by hand and every person can be con-
WINGED that his whisky is electrically
pure. All that is necessary is to have
two blocks of carbon, which are inserted
in the liquor to be purified These car
bons are connected with the positive and
negative poles of an ordinary electric
machine and are wrapped about with
flannel. The chemical action upon the
liquor is such that all the impurities are
attached thereto. The excess of fusil oil
also finds lodgment in the flannel. and
when the latter is removed it looks as il
it had been stepped in brine. Dealers wiIl
no longer have to use the antiquated pre-
varicatiOn that wine has been sent on
sea voyage. The necessary age can be
attached to it by a dynamo-electric ma
chine in a very few minutes"
The young man grew quite enthusiastic
while talking, and as he said good-by.
added: "Come to Chicago and get some
liquor with some age to it,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
MAYO AND McGLENSEY.
Chandler Decides that the Trouble Be
tween Them il a Mere Petty OnarreI

Chandler Decides that the Trouble Be
tween Them is "A Mere Petty Quarrel.
W WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Secretary
Chandler said to-day that he had conclud-
ed not to make public the proceedings of
the court of inquryswhich investigated
the counter charges made by Commodore
Mayo against Commander McGlensey
while on duty at the Norfolk navy yard.
He regards the case as a mere petty quar-
rel between the two officers. The court
censuTed Commander McGlensey for hay-
refused to deliver to his superior officer
the letter he demanded, and also censured
Commodore Mayo for his reckless charge.
AS to the character of its contents the
Secretary says that Commander McGlen-
sey has already suffered punishment
enough in being detached and otherwise
Inundated, and that no further action will
be taken in his case. The charge of tyranni-
cal conduct preferred against Commodore
Mayo by Commander McGlensey was
not sustained as his action in calling the
marine guard to his assistance in enforc-
ing his demand for the letter i'm question
was justified under the circumstances.
The Secretary said, however, that he felt
that he must take notice of Commodore
MayO's conduct in having made unsub-
stantiated charges against Commander
McGlensey, with regard to the contents
of the letter, which was the origin of the
difficulty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
A Cure for HOwIing Dogs,


Many wearied and wakefuI persons hnd
in the bowling OF dogs by night persist
ent, widespread and most annOVing form
OF irritation. The owners of dogs given
to spend the hours of darkness in assid-
uOus bowling appear generally to regard
with serene personal perturbabilltv the
NOISY nuisance which makes night
hideous for their neighbors. Neverthe-
less, those who keep dogs. especially
those who do so in popular places. ought
to feel bound to take the simple precau-
tions which alone are necessary
to prevent troublesome form of
V2XatIOn, which is really a serious
source of Inconvenience and loss
of rest, and possibly OF loss of health to
very many people. To the honest bark of
Watchdog giving warning tongue upon
suitable occasion no one would object.
but the purposeless and unending
howllng OF the chained ours which
are especially prevalent in the suburbs of
towns is simply intolerable. 1t is not ne
cessary to eXterminate dogs to put an end
to the annoyance in question. The nui-
sance is perfectly preyentable by the
adoption OF few simple and sensible
measures which, so far from iniurinp the
offending animals, tend to give them
length of days by conducting to their con-
tentment. Those who have had eXperi
ehce III keeping d0gS know that these
dogs VIII not howl at night if they be com
Portable. If dogs, instead OF being cruelty
chained up out of doors, in kennels which
are often draughty and damp, be allowed
to have their liberty by day, and to lie
within the house at night, they will gen
orally sleep through the night in perfect
quietness. Or, if 1t be necessary to keen
dog chained by day, he ought to be left
loose at night, when it will be found that
he will retire quietly to his kennel and
abstain from bowling, especially if he be
furnished with some fresh hay or clean
mat for bed. In warm weather dogs
often howl simply because they want wa
ter. Many dogs howl at night because
they are kept constantly chained both bv
night and by day. This is a common and
most reprehensible form of cruelty: dogs
so treated are sure to be restless and irri-
table, and can scarcely be healthy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
Hotel Society in Washington.
Manhattan for october


Then there is the hotel society. The
ladies staying in the Brown House all
receive on the same day. Ladies calling
can thus Kill all the birds, socially speak,
ing, there are in the Brown House with
one handful of cards. The ladies of the
Smith House have another day, the ladies
OF the Robinson House another. Then at
intervals each hotel has a SOiree, invita-
tions to which are generously distributed.
There is fine band and finer
supper, and dancing unlimited. Con-
gressmen and their wives and daugh-
tiers, lobbyists, Southern COlonels
and numerous Generals visit
iting strangers, politicians, and the rest
make up mixed company. At one of
these entertainments the wife Of Con-
gressmen whose constituents had omitted
to re-elect him, spoke sharply to a lady
sitting on sofa next to a friend of the
COngressman's wife. ''YOu might move
up" said she. When the lady had '.mOyed
up" and the COngressman's wife had set
tied herself down in the room thus OBJ
tanned, she turned to her friend and pro-
ceeded: "1eS," said she, Its lust as I
tell Lycurgus. This Washington society
units one for any other society. You
can't go back to the society YOU were
used to Once-yOu just can't. No; tell
Lycurgus, we must come back
10 Ine house. He says we
can't, but | say we can. And we mustl
That's all there is about it," A few mo-
months slater''Lycurgus"is wrestling in the
dust of the district arena for renOmina-
ton. No one who sees him engaged in
that delightful OccupatiOn-red in the
face, metaphOrically speaking, hot and
out of breath-knOws that 1t is all because
OF the social aspirations of Mrs. Lycurgus,
who has been untitled by Washington so.
ciety for the humber society in which she
once moved. Ii any man doubts that wo-
men rule the world, he can have his
doubts removed in any circle of Washing
ton society.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
The Proposed Jordan valley Canap.

The Standard observes that il has been
calculated that E222, 705, 900 is the mini
mum cost which the promoters of a Jor
dan canal, who ask "Her Maiestv's Prime
Minister for 5000, 900, must be preDarad
to face while the shareholders will be
wise if they indHlge in no sanguine eX
pectatIons ofdiVldends during their lives
or the lives of their children. The scheme
is unquestiOrably a magnificent one, at
tractlYe TO the imagination, and, if only il
would pay, of vast national Importance
But If ii is TO be undertaken as a CONNER
clal speculation it must be gone about in
business-like way. The entire route
must be minutely surveyed by competent
engineers and the cost calculated in am
accurate manner before anyone is asked
to sink his money in it, far less for the.
public credit to be pledged by the promo
tiers. The Sultan is, possibly, in its favor
we are told he is-thOugh the Sultan is
no engineer; but it is very questionable
whether he will make any concession to n
foreign company which may in the end
produce complications calculated 10
lessen his hold on Palestine in the same
way that the SueZ canal has relaxed his
rule in Egypt. At all events. up TO date
he has not done so. To s'bring NJ. De
Lesseps TO his senses" is unquestiOnably
most laudable ambition But the Char
man of the Suez Canal Company is neither
the great engineer nor the great dipi0ma-
tlst one takes him to be if he is scared
into acting against his convictions bv
the threat of a Jordan canal, the FEAST
bility OF which he fully examined more
than twenty wears aWO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25


Senator COnkling was in the civ few
days ago, and argued case before the
Commissioner of Patents. After he had
concluded his argument and repaired to
ms Eotel, two or three of his warm per-
sonal friends called on him. During the
evening one of them said to him.
Senator, do you expect to 90 into poll
tics again sOony'
sob, no; ! am .ust where | want to be
at this time. | am engaged in repairing
my finances, and am doing very well. /
may enter the field again, but certainly
not for four or five years. I now feel
about politics a good deal like the milk.
mans horse. There vas a poor but hon.
est and energetic man over in my CITY who
went into the milk business, He started
by carrying his milk vessels around bv
hand. In time hia business grew TO such
proportions that he had to buy a horse.
Inc morse had been in the service of his
country at one time. The old miIkman
went on doing we'll, his horse doing bim
GOOD service. until one day he stopped in
'front.' OF the house of one Of his customers
and went in to deliver his milk. While
III the house the FIRE alarm struck, and the
h0rse started down the street as hard as
he could 20. Away went the milk cans.
wagon and all. This old horse had been
in the fire department service, and when
he heard the call he went. So YOU see the
application: When the people call will
gO.V
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
IRELAND AND THE IRISH.
Mrs. Carey's Arrival in England and
Sundays Land League Meetings.

sundays Land League Meetings.
LONDON, Sept. 24.-The steamer Garth
Castle, from Cape Town, with Mrs. Carey
and other witnesses of the murder of
James Carey on board, has arrived at
Plymouth. The detectives who have Mrs.
Carey in charge will not allow her to be
seen.
The United States Consulate has referred
the question Of O'DOnnelPs defense to the
American Legation, which is now con-
ferring with Sir William Harcourt, Home
Secretary, in regard to the matter.
DUBLIN, Sept. -Notwithstanding
the proclamation of the government for
bidding the holding of meetings in the
counties of Clare and Limerick on sun
day, several thousand persons, headed bv
priest, gathered at Miltown Malbov.
county Glare, yesterday, and attempted
TO hold an Irish National League meeting.
A large police force was present, and pre-
vented the organization of the meeting.
The Magistrate read a prohibitory pro-
clamatiOn, and the crowd dispersed.
uttering grOans for the Queen and shout
ing ''GOd save Ireland.'' The meetings
OF the league which were permitted to be
held at BandOn, near Cork, and at Tallow.
county Waterford, passed off in an or
derby manner. A government reporter
was present at each gathering
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
COLORED MEN IN CONVENTION.
No Important Business Transacted at
the Opening of the Session.

bhe opening OF the Session.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 24.-The Col
ored National Convention was i'm session
this afternoon in Liederkrauz Hall, being
called to order by Milton Holland, of
Washington, ID. c. About $50 delegates
were present The time since the meet
ing OF the convention has been consumed
III eHOrts to elect a temporary Chair
man. Messrs. Tandy, of Missouri.
and Green, Of Washington. are
the leading candidates. Fred Douglass
VIII be chosen permanent Chairman.
new a. M Green, of Louisiana, was
chosen temporary chairman. He was in
uOduced to the convention as a MARTYR of
MS race. In concluding his speech.
Whlch recOunted the past history of the
c0lOred race and looked into its future
condition, he eXh0rted the convention 10
stand by the principles set down in the
call and to refrain from all discussions of
political questions.
Among the prominent delegates in at
tendance are NJ. A. Murdell, editor of the
baIIlm0re ! adtcdtOr; w. Calvin Chase,
of Washington; DIR. j. w. Washington
of Chicago; II. Price Williams and H.
Hughes, of Philadelphia; Jesse Lawson,
OF New Jersey; j. III. McGinnis, of Della
ware; Col. George NJ. Arnold, of Virgin
ia; ID. A. Straker, of South Carolina: II.
l.: Joseph, of Alabama; J. W. Cromwell,
OF Virginia; A. NJ. Green, of Lou
isiana; w. r. Pledger, of Atlanta. Ca:
X. l.. Kennedy, of New Orleans: Il. II.
Vance, of Louisiana; Fred Douglass, r. S.
Laws and J. NJ. Gregory, of the District
Of Columbia; Geo. w. Williams, of Bos
ton; I. Joseph, Of Mobile; Colonel Nor
reil, of Baltimore: j. G. Napier. of Ten
nessee; I. Ii. Ben, of st. Louis, and WI.
Hollingsworth, of Kansas. Twenty-seven
states are represented, and there is no
trouble about accommodations, every del
egate bein@ nrnNided fnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-25
RUSSIA'S RUSH TO ARMS.
PREPARATIONS FOR
WAR ON THE FRONTIER.

No Explanation of the Probable Project
Stanley Urges English Protec-
tOrate i'm the COngO-Havas Reported
Victorious in Madagascar-MissiOn
Shaw Reaches England.
LONDON, Sept. PA dispatch from
Vienna states that Russia is making ex-
tensye military preparations along the
Austrian and German frontiers. Tenders
have been asked tor 36, 600 military beds.
All the railways have been ordered to
have military cars in readiness. A list
has been made of the private steamers in
the Black Sea, and their Captains
have been ordered to prepare
for the transportation of ammunition,
troops and provisions. These vessels have
ceased executing private orders, and the
carriage of corn is thus interrupted. En-
ormous provision depots have been estab-
lished along the frontier, and two army
corps have been distributed between
Vistula and Bug rivers. A list has been
made of all persons who, in the event of
war, will be depOrted from Poland to the
interior of Russia.