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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-28
River N Jews.
Goods for up the river are arriving at
Bismarck already.

Goods for up the river are arriving at
Bismarck already.
The boats at the landing at Bismarck
are being cut out of the ice, and are get
ting ready for the battle.
The Coulson boats at Yankton have
been lowered on the ways ready to pull
up stream when the ice goes out.
On the 18th the ice was as solid as ever
at Bismarck, and the Tribune Of that
date thought it would remain two weeks
longer.
The river opened at Yankton on the
10Th, and the boats will Q head up
stream in a short time. The prospects
are favorable for an early boating season.
The Mollie Moore, one of the Kountz
boats, has been broken up and her ma
chinery taken off. She was "held up'
by the sheriff at Chamberlain and there
went to pieces.
Capt. +. B. Quinn will relieve Capt.
| Ed. Mcguire of his duties as engineer in
ShdiSC u UIIC Improvement IA LIZ suppO1
Missouri and Yellowstone rivers. Capt.
Mcguire has been an indefatigable work
er, and we regret to see him superseded.
But if Capt. Quinn will remove the
Shonkin bar we will be satisfied.
The Tribune of the 18th inst. says:
"The boats at the Bismarck landing are
the Emily, Big Horn, Benton, Dakatah,
Butte and Northern Pacific Transfer.
These boats are nov rec, and ready for
the breakup. From 7 a. m. yesterday
till 6 p. IN. the river raised fifteen inches.
The water along shore is three feet deep
on the sea. On tie channel the ice has
raise vt the OF remit
!. Woulu seen by the following which
we find in the Sioux City Journal that
Commodore Kountz will be on the upper
river again this year, as he has become
the virtual owner of the Gen. Rucker,
one Of the flyers Of the upper river:
1.-THE steamer Gen. Rucker was sold al
auction yesterday by u. S. Marshal He.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-28

COMMENTING on the useless young
man of the period, the Philadelphia
Times says: Some statements recently
published in this journal concerning the
tendency of young men in life present
many unfortunate aspects. 1t was shown
by talks with a number Of employers
that comparatively few young men were
learning trades, and that tile number is
actually growing less every year. The
boys now growing up seem to be too
nice for real work, and they seek posi-
tons as clerks and book-keepers and
such light places, where they seem to
care little for the pay SO long as the work
doesn't muss their hair and soil their
clothes. This frightful waste of young
men is Of very great concern to the
young women. 1t has been the popular
thing for years for young men to discuss
the uselessness of girls. Large numbers
Of them are more than necessarily use
less, but the most useless girl has gener-
ally been able to find a suitable match
in q useless boy ONE way or other. The
danger now seems to be that the useless
boys are going to be much in excess of
the useless girls. The young men are
wasting themselves more and more every
year. They are making themselves to-
tally unfit for the duties and responsible
tiles of life.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-28

ACCORDING to an English paper, there
are now being built on the Clyde, Scot
land, four steel steamers, to make thir-
teen knots an hour, for the Canadian Pa
ciic railroad. They are to run on Lake
Huron and Superior. After they are con
structed and tested in Scotland they are
to be taken down and shipped into sec
tons and put up in this country.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-28

THE gossips are saying now that Pres
ident Arthur has a fine baritone voice,
and sings nearly every night to his
daughter Nellie.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-28

IT is rumored that ex-president Hayes
stands a most excellent chance Of being
offered the republican nomination for
governor OF Ohio.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-28
RATES or ADVERTISING ;

WE move that the council committee
on contested elections be ordered to
report forthwith.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-28

ONE would think, in reading the Pho
neer Press, that the portion of that paper
devoted to st. Paul was republican, and
the Minneapolis side democratic.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-28
THE RIVER PRESS 5.

annually, and that such institute shall
continue in session not less than three
nor more than five days, and shall give
at least thirty days notice Of the time
and place efholding such institute by
publishing in q newspaper published ia
the county, and by written notice to
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-29
LYNCHBuRG.

TIE STATE MUSIC-TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
DEATH OF POPULAR YOUNG nAN-CELE-
RgATION.
ltorrcspondence OF the Richmond DispatchI
DECEMBER 2S, 1888.
The first annual session OF the virginia
state Teachers Association, which COM
menced in HolcOmbe Hall. this city. on yes
terday. with n fair representation from all
parts Of the STATE. terminated to-day. The
meetings 9th Association were especially
interesting 60 the members and to those OF
the general public who are fond OF music
and everything appertaining thereto. Sew
eral entertaining essays were read yester-
day and to-day. and last night at the Second
PRESBYTERIAN church there WAS an organ
recital.
Last night Mr.. John c. Harris. popular
Young citizen. who for many years had
been In the service OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company. died at his
place Of residence. after brief but very
Virulen: attack Of tyrhOid-pneumonia. He
was thirty-iye years old, and was a men,
Der Of the Lynchburg Home Guard and OF
DE Molay Commandery, Knights Tenn
plars.
The industrial school connected with st.
Paurs Episcopal church had its annual
Christmas festival this afternoon. The adj
dress was delivered by Rev. Ed. ;. Greg
ory, aud the exercises were oil an interest
ing character.
! The Chamber OF Commerce will have a
banquet the Sth Of January. BEAUMONT.
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Washington
[By telegraph 70 the Dispatch |

By telegram 20 Inc llSpatcll
WASHINGTON, December 2S.-The Secre-
tary of the Navy has issued an order to
suspend work at the Boston navy-yard on
and after January 18th, and for the DIS
missal OF half the force employed there on
that date. The breaking up of condemned
vessels will continue, and the yard will
then be converted into n rope-walk. An
order closing the League Island maynard
and converting 1t into construction yard
for steel vessels will be issued rs soon as
the repairs to the steamer Ossipee shall
have been completed.
The board appointed to examine candi-
dates for appointment as assistant naval
constructors has reported that the mini
mum standard required to pass eXamna-
ton was 600, and as none OF the csndi-
dates came up to that standard another eX-
animation will be necessary before the ap-
pointments can be made. Five candidates
were examined. The lowest record was
3O7, and the highest ISL.
The report OF the Mississippi-Rlver
Commission, giving the progress Of the
examination Of the improvements OF that
river since December l, 1882, was submit
ted to the Secretary Of War to-day.
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The Ohio Liquor-DcaIers' Convention

By telegraph 10 the Dlspatch.l
COLUMBUS, ONO, December 2S.-The
State Convention OF Liquor-Dealers here
adjourned this morning after perfecting a
State organization, with n committee Of
fifteen 10 look after auXiiaries and legisla-
ton, called the Committee on Agitation.
The following was adopted:
Whereas the Legislature OF Ohio at its
last session enacted certain law known as
the "Scott law" which Is in direct viola
ton OF the wise provisions Of the Consti-
tuition OF Ohio, and derogatOry to the BUSH
ness interests OF a large cltss OF persons,
residents OF OHIO. engaged in mercantile
pursuits; and whereas it is the opinion of
all unbiased and unprt JUDGED citizens OF
Ohio that the traffic in malt. vinous, and
spirituous liquors should not be prohibit
ed. as was most emphatically expressed by
them through their ballots on the second
Tuesday OF October last; and whereas said
Scott law was enacted for the purpose OF
destroying and prohibiting said traffic /:
therefore
RESOLVED, That, as citizens of Ohio en-
gagged in the traffic of malt, yinous, and
spirituous liquors, in convention assem-
bled, we are OF opinion that said Scott law
is unconstitutional and unjust, and there
fore respectfully ask Of the coming Legis.
lature the enactment Of a judcious and
constitutional law, and thereby the re-
peal of the Scott law.
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have they had any agreement, any Disagree
ment, or any discussion IN any manner
connected with Fenianism. Before the
bishops left America for Rome It was ar
ranged by them that this topic OF Fenian-
ism in particular, aud political matters
generally. were not to be imported into
their missions. The chief prelate. Arch
bishop Gibbons, Of Baltimore. declared
yesterday: "To this policy we hope to ad-
here consistently on all occasions, at home
or abroad. Our sympathies in national
movements and our duties in the Church
administration should not be COMPOUNDED,
aud. above all, they should not be mis-
represented"
LOCAL REFORM IN ST. PETERSBURG.
ST. PETERSBURG. December 2S.-The
commission which has been sitting for
many months preparing a reform Of the
local administration has completed the
task. Count Tolstoy, Minister of the In
terror, however, opposes its conclusions
so strongly that 4 conflict between the
commission and the Minister has arisen,
and the Emperor has been appealed to.
THE CARS CONDITION.
ST. PETERSBURG. December 2S.-The
condition OK the Car, who was recently
injured by being thrown from his sledge.
is satisfactory, but he is still unable to
move his injured arm.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-29
A Weeks Business Failures.

New YORK. December 2S.-The business
failures in the United States during last
week number pa, and i'm Canada and the
Provinces 2i-total. 23S failures compared
with 323 the previous week. The western
and southern States still show a large
number in comparison with other sections
OF the country. The principal failures to
note in New York city are those OF Carroll
e Co., hats and caps. and William Carroll g.
Co., manufacturers OF hats. In the coun-
try are to be noted the important assign
ment OF A. d. Smith & Co., cotton goods.
Providence, II. l., with very large liabili-
ties; C.. l.. Jetlords, and Jeffords, Bailey
& Co., axes and upholstery goods. James
town, n. Y, and c. A. Coutant 81 Co.,
furnishing and fancy goods, Chicago.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-29
NEWS AT HOME AND ABROAD.
WHAT THE WIRES BRING US.
A Crank's Crazy Dotngr I'm Buffalo,
Neu York
fBy telegraph 70 The Dispatch.l

fBy telegraph TO the Dtspatch.l
BUFFALO, December 2S.--Some special
correspondents here are making capital
out OF the actions Of an acknowledged
crank and chronic nuisance. known as
John j. Mcbride. worthless Irish
man, having no connection with and not
acknowledged by any reputable Irish or
ganization OF this or any other city, who
infests newspaper offices, and II unable In
any other way 10 secure the publication OF
his cranky pronunciamentos to Englands
Queen" or to any other person against
whom he may imagine himself aggricyed,
pays for them as advertised matter. Fol-
lowing 0Donnclfs execution he wrote
numberless postals to officers and men In
authority IN Canada. signing fictitious
names TO them, giving out that a scheme
was on foot for the terrible purpose OF
blowing up Canada, etc. Mcbride also
gives out that he has personally expert
mented with dynamite, &C., and. alto
gether, makes himself out terrible fellow.
Last night an alleged attempt was made
to abduct Mcbride by what is given out us
two Canadian detectives, which was frus-
trated. and the morning papers publish the
matter for what the news is worth. Cana
dams need have no fear Of anything ema-
Mating from this fellows movements.
There is decidedly no band OF lnvincibles
or Irish avengers in the city. Mcbride is
chuckllng over the success OF his scheme
to terroriZe Canada and make himself an
object OF notoriety, which he expects he
will turn to advantage in using 1t as an adj
vertisement for the only known reputable
occupation he has ever followed: that OF
peddling badges and photographs OF public
men and prominent characters. He has
served term in the workhouse for insult
ing ladies entering church, being drunk Mt
the time. Buffalo people would be happily
relieved OF McBride's presence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-29
Shooting Affair I'm Boston.

iby telegraph to the Dispaich.l
BosToN, December 2S.-A New York
printer named Reynolds called this morn
ing to see James Budd. prominent and
wealthy resident Of Dorchester heights.
Shortly after entering the servants heard
high words, and Reynolds threatened
Budd. The latter started to run up stars,
but was shot twice, in the leg and back,
probably fatally. by Reynolds. The latter
was arrested by citizens, who were attract
ed into the house by the sounds OF the
shooting. On Reynolds was found a long
statement OF grievances against Budd.
Reynolds is member Of Typographical
Union No. 6, OF New York, and resides in
that city. where he has wife and one
child. He married the daughter OF a wo-
man n med DietZ, to whom Budd. he al
leges, was much indebted. Budd did all
in his power to break of this match. and
from this and his alleged treatment OF Mrs.
Dietz and attempts to gain her property
the shooting resulted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-29
FROM GERMANY.
KATzESBACH or. GEHMANY.,

hAILEABAtH OF. ttNMANN.l
August rs, 1881. :
HOP BitteTS Company:
Dear Srs.-I have taken your most precious es-
sence, Hop Btters-and | can already, after 80
short & time, assure you that feel much better
than have felt for months.
have had, during the course Of -four years, three
times an Inflammation If The kidneys. The last
In January, 1850, was the worst; and TOOK a lot
OF medicine to cure the same, I'm consequence Of
which my stomach got terribly weakened. snf-
fered from enormous pain&fad 10 bear great tor
ment. when taking nourlshment, had sleepless
nighis-bus none Of the medicine was OF The ie,st
use % me. Now, IN consequence Of taking Hop
Bitter.. these pains and Inconvenience have en-
tlreIy left me, have good nights rest, and am
sufficiently strengthened for work, while always
lad 10 lay down during the day, and ibis almost
every hour. / shall Rink IL my duty "a recom-
mend the Ditters TO all who suffer. for I AIN s@re
cannot thank The Lord enough that came across
your preparation. aud hope lie win maintlin you
4 long ume 10 come for the welfare Of suierii <
mankind. Yours very truly
PAULINE HAUsSLER,
i,ebr. Roster.
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nv telegraph 10 the n,sns,cn

ibJ ttttbs"f'f' w tit ltVAtcusI
BALTIMORE, December 2s.- The Con.
gress OF " Socialist Labor Organization -
closed It's session In tins city this afternoon.
There was considerable discussion In the
forenoon. and The reports Of several CON-
mittees were adopted. As whole these
reports demand the abolition OF the Offices
OF President and Yice-Presldent OF the
United states and OF the United States
Senate, and the substitution therefor OF ,
Federal Council. There Is but little differ
ence from the proceedings OF former meet
ings OF the body. They insist on uniyer-
sal suffrage and the wiping out Of con-
gressional district lines, the requirement Of
tue submission to the vote of the people OF
any law which may be demanded by a
given number OF applicants, and general
war upon corporations which control labor
and its prices. In the discussion to-day
the extreme views OF Herr Most, the Ger
man Socialist, were generally condemned,
and more conservative course, il was de-
clared, would be more effective IN reaching
the end sought.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-29
By Telegraph.


NEW YORK, December 2S.-NoOn-Stock strong
and higher Money easy at 2624 per cent. EN-
changc-Long, Ash; ihorr, 4o4A. governments
strong. States quiet. .,~,,,. -
MISUNDERSTANDING. 4Slk. Money, 2@2H per
cont Treasury balances-Currcncy. Fll7,E94i
coin R7,Il3. Governments strong; AZ per cents,
Il4T; per cents. l25; 3 per cents, lOl bld'
State bonds quiet -.
Speculation on the stock Exchange to-day was
characterized by considerable irregniarlty. Al
The opening the market was generally nrm' eX-
cent Wizards. which were weak ana depressed
OREGON and Transcontncn'al selling down ~
Northern Pacific preferred Is. Other active
shares are strong. Canadian Pacific rose Ia
Quincy =, Northwest 4. 1T. Paul /, Lackawanna
!. Louisville and Nashville e. Lake shore J.. Mis-
souri, Pacific a, New York Central 7, Omaha pre-
ferred q, Western Union q. After IL a. VI,
Wabash stocks were raided, common railing on
IL and preferred IS. The general list reacted
SLIGHTLY Ia sympathy, advancing again, however.
After / l.. VI. oregon Navigation broke from Iva
ON a rumOr that the dividend would either DC re-
duced or passed. The reports were subsequently,
denied by the officials Of the company. III then
reacted 4 afterwards declined 4. In the hnHl
saIes prices ran off i{(ai.. Compared win last
nights closing prices are lAG7S lower Tor VII
lars. the latter oregon Navigation; tNlh higher
for other stocks Wabash u lower; preferred =
lower. sales, 42l. 900 shares.
BALTIMORE.
RAITnronE, December 2S-VirHnia 6's, de-
farycd g consols, 40; past-due coupons, 40
North Carolina 6's, old. 109s. 81 to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-29
The H,,r.sharon Divorce Case.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

SAN FgANCIsCO, December 2S.-The Hill
sharon divorce case and the cases when
have issued from it are having the mo-
nopoly OF the courts, being tried to-day In
three different ones at the same time.
Sharon's deposition in the divorce case was
continued till tomorrow. In the Poiice
Cour; the charge OF perjury against
Burcbard, who testified thai, he was en-
gagged to marry Miss Hill subsequently 10
the date Of the alleged marriage contract
between her and the Senator, was dis-
missed, on the grounds that the deposition
was not completed nor signed. In the gu.
perior Court the grand jury indictment
charging Miss Hill and William Nelson
with perjury, conspiracy, and uttering Q
fraudulent certificate OF marriage, was
continued one week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-29
8ithnrond nispa!fh.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER %. 1888,
PETERSBURG.

RESIDENCE AND CoTToN-GlN BrRNED--Dr-
CREASED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES APfoMATToX
PRorERTY-A SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.
fCorrcspondencc OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
DEcrMBEl. IS, 1889,
The residence OF Mr.. W. j. Hobbs. at
Uick sford, was destroyed by fire last night
between the hours OF IL and IL O'Clock.
The FIRE is supposed 10 have been the work
of ON incendiary. II Is stated that nearly
MI the furniture and personal effects OF the
family were burned.
ON sunday night last the large Clubhouse
~ Mcssrs. GholSon 4 Morse, IN Mecklen-
burg county. was burned, with about fifteen
holcS OF cotton. two wagons. and guam
tity Of hagging, ties, and other material
stored therein. II is stated that there was
no insurance on the property.
The death-Iate for this month In Peters
b,,rr s less than for any previous month
during The year. Only twenty deaths
have occurrcd-Seven among the whites
and thirteen among the colored popula-
iion-making the rate very small.
For want Of quorum the Council did
not hold meeting last night 90 consider
the proposition OF the purchase by the city
Of the Upper Appomattox property, and
Il : understood this morning that definite
cotton in regard 10 the sale OF that pro-
ver,v has been deferred for few days.
T6e satisfies Of the building operations
IN Petersburg during the present year will
show a very gratifying condition Of I'M
movement and a considerable increase in
taxable real estate.
Il i remarked as 4 somewhat peculiar
fac. that all OF the five gentlemen whose
1,,thS have been announced this week
yvere members Of the Methodist denomina-
tior and all oi them as active and promi-
nent in church work as they were in the
busineS> affairs Of everyday life. The last
Act Of one OF them. when not anticipating
death. was the sending OF liberal contri-
button 10 the pNstor OF his church for
Christmas distribution among the poor.
ROBIN ADAlR.
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Fire af Wilmington. Del.
by telegraph to the Dispatch


WILMINGTON, DEL, December 2S.-Flrs
broke ont about 3 O'Clock this morning in
a cooper-shoD belonging to +. j. Dupont.
Dcnemairs & Co, and situated on the east
ern side OF the Brandywine nearly oppo-
site the middle yards, where most OF the
company's powder-mils stand. The flames
communicated to adjoining buildings, in
one OF which fire-extinguishing appa.-
ratus was kept. and access being thus cut
of, the fire burned almost unchecked.
Sparks were carried across the creek to the
DOW der-mills, but the snow resting on
their roofs prevented them from taking
fire. The cooper-shop. keg-mill, farmhouse,
hoop-house. and large stone factory
used as a storehouse, together with con-
siderable shedding, were burned, entailnS
loss Of $40, 600. The property was IN
sured in the company's own special 1und.
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CROM THE OLD WORLD.
fFrom the great London tEps., Times.

Among the many specifics introduced TO the pub
lie for the cure Of dyspepsia. indigestion. derange-
ments - rarious kinds, and rs n general fam ~
medicine, none have met with such genuine APP
prcct ION as Hop Bltters. Introduced to tai
country but a comparatively short time since, to
meet the great demand for q pure, safe, and
perfect family medicine. they have rapidly In
creased In favor until they arc. without question:
the most popular and valuable medicine known.
Its world wide rcnown IS not due n the Advertising
IL h,s received II Is famous by Of Its inhe-
reui virtues II does all that Is claimed for II. It
discharges ts curative powers without any OF the
evil effects OF other bitters medicine being per-
fccty safe and harmless for the most frail woman
smallest child. aud weakest Invalid to use. Few
the homes indeed where the great discovery las
nota.rcady been hailed dcliye rcr aud welcomed
~ friend. II docs what Others affect tn DO. Com.
posed of SIMPLE materials. Ii Is a marvel Of deli
cate and successful combination. Nothing 10
waiting. Every ingredient goes straight 10 the
marx at which II Is aimed. and never fals- Plea
Sant to the palate. agreeable 10 the stomach, and
thoroughly effective a cure, II has won for Itself
the confidence Of ALL Times. London, Eng.