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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1884.
CERTAIN TO BE ELECTED.

The democracy has never entered up
on a contest for the presidency and o n
troll of the government under more dis
couraging circumstances. Their pros
poets looked brighter at the beginning
of the campaig' ,of 1872, when poor old
Horace Greeley was defeated and mur-
dered. The popular enthusiasm for
Blaine, the just demand of Americans
for protection against the pauper labor
of Europe and the revolt Of the Irish
American citizens against Cleveland are
three important factors in the problem
Of republican success this year. Indeed
they make success almost an assurance.
It is not often that the tide is so strongly
turned one way this early in the cam
paign.
The following electoral tables will
show how easily the republicans can
achieve victory. The states that are
reasonably certain to 60 republican are
arranged in the first column and the
supposed solidly democratic states in
the second, with the doubtful states fol-
lowing:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
Diseased Cattle.

LANCASTER, August S.-several cases
OF Texas fever ana pleuro pneumonia
have been discovered among the cattle
OF this country. The state authorities
had the infected herds 4uarantined.
DEs MONIES, Iowa, Augusto.-Notice
has been given by the state board OF
health Of the outbreak OF d fatal cattle
disease at LaMars, seventeen head hav-
ing died in tWenty-1our nouns. The
state veterinary surgeon has been sent
to Investigate. No details yet.
LAMARs, Iowa, August S.-A small
bunch OF Kansas cattle were ulIlOaded
a short time ago. A disease supposed 10
be Texas fever prevailed among Them
and five died. When unloaded the i'll
fected cattle were placed among d small
herd Of native cattle and fifteen Of the
latter have since died. and fifteen more
are i'll. The disease Is confined To these
and there is no fears OF it spreading.
DENVER, Col, Aug. S.-ADout twenty
young cattle OF u herd Of one hundred
and fifty, being pastured nine miles
from this city, died Of Texas lever
during the last TWO days. Fifty others
are sick from The disease communicated
by a herd recently brought from Texas
and placed in an adjoining pasture. All
necessary steps to prevent the spread OF
this disease is being taken.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

The Inter-Ocean Of the 9th inst. says
editorially Tt now looks very much as
if Chicago would lose its supremacy as a
cattle market. tits certainly a course
which needs only to be persisted in a
little longer to prove fatal. There is to-
day a contagious disease Of deadly nature
raging in the southwest, and. yet cattle
from that fever-stricken region continue
to pour into the Union Market yards.
It will not take long to ruin the cattle
trade of Chicago if this suicidal policy is
continued. Shippers in Wyoming,
Colorado, Montana and the northwest
generally will seek other outlets where
their stock will be exempt from the
Texas cattle fever.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE Breeders Gazette is authority for
the following: The contagious disease
act Of Great Britain has been recently
amended so that the privy council may
exempt portions Of a country from the
prohibitory orders. This, it is said, was
intended especially to mean cattle from
western states and territories Of the
United States, but the privy council has,
we believe, taken no action as yet i'll the
premises.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

A NEW democratic paper is to be start
ed at Miles City in a few days by W.
w. Garland, and if we are not mistaken,
his name appears in the list of those
1.-THE. gang) who recently robbed and
plundered Custer county. The new
publication is to be called the Record,
but if Mr.. Garland knew the odium that
attaches to a sheet Of that title that was
once published in this county he would
probably secure a newspaper directory
and hunt up another name.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

The total number Of electoral votes is
4O1 necessary to a choice, POI. To be
successful the republicans must secure
IS votes from the doubtful list, while the
democrats must obtain As. New York
alone will elect Mr.. Blaine and with
several to spare; but he can be elected
without New York. Indiana and Con-
necticut, with their q votes, would do,
or, if he loses Connecticut, Indiana and
West Virginia would furnish the need
ed number of electoral votes.
On the other hand, the democrats, to
succeed, must carry New York and In
diana; or New York, Connecticut and
West Virginia. They cannot possibly
elect without New York-and as the
prospect now appears, their chances for
carrying that state are slight indeed.
The conclusion can be easily reached by
an impartial study of the foregoing fig
ures that Mr.. Blaine's chances of sue
cess are much better than those of the
ex-sheriff of Buffalo.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
THE RIVER PRESS.

coming winter, thus almost doubling
the tributary country to this town. That
the Helena & Fort Benton railroad will
be under full Roadway next spring, If
not before snow flies, is an assured fact,
with every prospect that the Canadian
Pacific company will commence build
ing this way equally as Q With
these results achieved it is not necessary
to add that Fort Benton will be one Of
the most prosperous cities in the north
west.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
The Crops.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 6.-Ad-
vices from various wester points indicate
exceedingly fayorable crop prospects
generally throughout the province and
territories. In Manitoba abundant rain
caused a remarkable growth CT straw,
but the grain is now rapidly maturing,
the weather being very warm. Harvest
ing commenced this week on the Bell
farm at Indian Head, where 5000 acres
are under crop. The wheat is above
average. The Canadian Pacific rail-
ways experimental farms, extending at
intervals along $50 miles ofthe road west
Of Moose Jaw, promises an abundant
yield.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
AN ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK.

There is evidence abundant that the
md Of the period of business depression
is near at hand. All reports from the
great commercial centers are to this eff
feet, and the revival in trade in nearly
every line is manifest. The country
has been blessed with a wonderful crop
this year, and as soon Is it begins to
move the effect will be most beneficial.
The cheering prospect of a boanteous
harvest has already in part restored con
fidence, advanced stocks and other secu-
rites, and given better tone to the mark
cts. In a few weeks more, when the
prolific products of the soil are moving
to market, even though prices may be
low, the improvement will be marked
and rapid, and before many months the
country will be enjoying its wonted
prosperity. It is a matter for congratu-
lation that the period of depression, of
genuine hard times, has passed by
without a crisis such as shook the foun-
dations of business in 1873.
Montana, and even Fort Benton, the
isolated city of the great northwest
will feel the effects of the business re-
vival in the east. The ''tightness'' of
the money market will be relieved and
enterprises that have long been in con-
templation-as for instance the building
OF branch railroads to this place-Will
receive new life and energy and can be
successfully carried out. Thus directly
and Indirectly the restoration Of good
times east means prosperity for this sec
ton.
1t seems to lis that the very near fu
ture has a large share Of prosperity in
store for Fort Benton. Beyond any
doubt the great northern Indian reser
vation will be opened to settlement this
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

SECRETARY STURGIs, of the Wyo-
ming Stock Growers association, denies
that he has said that infected Texas cat
tie are in Wyoming on their way to
Montana. He believes that there are
no infected Texas cattle in Wyoming,
but that such are now Ell route through
Nebraska destined for Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

BEN BUTLER says he is going to ac-
cept all the presidential nominations re-
ceived to date and as many more as he
can scoop in. His letter of acceptance
will appear after Mr.. Cleveland's docu-
ment is forthcoming.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

ARMED Colorado men made a drove of
1000 Texas cattle turn back on the 4th
inst. as it was crossing the state. Armed
posses will prevent Texas cattle getting
into the state. The state line is pick
ofoI
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
Greedy Reception.

NEwBURYPoRT, August S.-The re-
ception to Greedy next Thursday includes
a parade by the Knights Templar, mill
tia, several posts of the Grand Army,
civic societies, fire department, and
school children, which will be reviewed
by Mr.. Greedy; a band concert in the af-
ternoon, and illumination. fambeaux
parade, and fireworks in the evening.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
Butler Will Run.
BosToN, Aug 6.-The following letter
is self-eXplanatory:

DooAo1s AAuS !. u 1 IL lCtINl
is selfexplanatory:
BOSTON, August e, 1884
Hon. Chds. A. Dana, Editor n. Y. SIN:
DEAR SIR:-As a means of reaching
more querists than [ can do in any other
way, | write you this note for such use
as you choose to make of it:
Answer do intend to stand by the
nomination for the greenback and labor
ing men and anti-monopolists, and [
hope everybody will vote for me who
thinks that it is the best thing to do. |
will give reasons for my action, which
are controlling to the public, as soon as
[ can have the benefit of Nj. Cleveland's
letter Of acceptance that where [ disa-
gree with him | may do him 10 injus-
tice.
Very truly your friend and servant,
BENJAMIN F. BUTLER
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

The capitol at Washington had a mar
row escape from destruction by fire on
the 9Th. The fire broke out in a closet
adjoining the clerks office on the house
the flames.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

ARRANGEMENTS have been made for
the inspection of cattle Ell route by rail
to this territory, at Dickinson, D. T.,
where DR.. Long will be located until
the danger is over. All suspected herds
will be subjected to rigorous inspection
before allowed to cross the line.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

GOVERNOR HALE, of Wyoming, has
followed Governor Crosby's example by
issuing a quarantine proclamation, to
prevent the shipment of Texas cattle
into that territory.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

PRIVATE MAURICE CoNNELL, n of
the survivors of the Lady Franklin bay
expedition, has been promoted to be
corporal of TroopB, Third cavalry, now
stationed at Whipple barracks, Arizona
territory. Thus does a greatful govern
ment reward the deserving.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

GOVERNOR CLEVELAND has gone to
the Adirondacks to spend a two wet ks
vacation. His letter of acceptance will
not be given to the public until he re-
turns
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

JOHN KELLY was invited to attend
the democratic ratification meeting at
Boston and he replied that it was impos-
sible for him to do so. Mr.. Kelly will
probably honor the Ben Butler blowout
with his presence.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE survivors of the Greedy expedi-
ton are to be promoted. Lieut.. Greedy,
however, refuses to accept promotion
except in the regular way.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE citizens Of Portland, Maine,
turned out en- masse to greet Blaine on
the occasion of his visit to that city on
the 9Th inst.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

TIVE department of agriculture esti-
mates the wheat crop Of this year at
$685., 600, 900.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

to me-" he said. "And so it is through
Charles love affair that we are reunit-
ed. Was that my brothers betrothed
who admitted me into your charming
home? ESQ, Gertie, ] have been hap.
PLY deceived in Jessie Thorne, tor |
thought she WAS"
"Only an unsophisticated little
country girl" Gertie said, laughingly.
Poor Jessie had fears that her lovers
brother, whom little thought was you,
Guy, would refuse his consent to
Charities marriage with her"
But he held Gertie closer to him, and
rained kisses on her lovely face.
"Ah, little darling, if / had known
who Jessie really was, I'd never have
thought of separating Charlie from his
true love. In securing his happiness,
he has unconsciously secured ours, and
80 there can be double wedding. 1t
was indeed fortunate day when l
came here to see you about my brothers
sweetheart"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30
Fearful CHAPTER of Crimes.

George Hall, said to be a quack doc.
tor, has been arrested In London, On.
tario, charged with granddaughter in
killing deaf and dumb child taken to
him for treatment. He undertook to
effect cure by administering hypetler-
mic injections and splitting open the
child's tongue. The child died eight
hours after the operation was perform
ed.
John G. Hill pounded" his wife to
death at Great Fall, New Hampshire,
on Friday. He is supposed to be ina
sane. !.
William Emery, . schooner Capt.
shot and perhaps mortally won T.
farmer named Alexander Kettn ~
near Barton Harbor, Michigan,
Thursday. 1t was alleged that II
chum was too intimate with Emery'l
wife.
Patrick Smith, meeting David W.
McCraith In Rockland, Massachusetts,,
on Friday afternoon, for whom he en-.
tertained a hatred, deliberately shot
him.
The body OF Mrs. Daniel Cook was
found at the bottom Of a well IN Mat.
toon. Illinois, with heavy iron weights
fastened to her feet and her throat cut
Her husband and man named Simon
johnson have been arrested on suspi-
clOn.
Ella Thompson aged IL years, daugh.
ter of a druggist OF South Hampton
Penna, died on Friday from swallow
| ing dose of strychnine. She explain
cd that "she had taken a dost
which she had fixed tor her step-moth'
er."
Annie Stewart, colored, aged IL years
has been arrested in Newburgh, N. Y,
charged with poisoning Mrs John H
Jackson by putting Paris green int
beef tea taken by that lady, who is al
invalid. The girl confessed the deed
and said she did it because she had
been scolded. She also tried to burn thu
house. She is believed to be weak
minded.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30
a PriCeList of a
Few Items.

Sawyer and Harris Cassi.
mere Suits. We have an ex-
cess Of certain STYLES, which
20 down from $3.50 to $50
for Mems, SIS to $40 for
Youths.
Imitation Seersucker Coats
and Vests. The demand got
ahead OF us last week, but
we hope to have another
thousand ready to-day and the
early days of next week.
Mems Blue Flannel Suits
at $3.50 Plenty of Goats
and Trousers. If the expect
ed Vests come in to-day,we'Il
have a hundred suits to sell.
We have already sold beyond
the promised thousand.
Small Boys Suits, ALL
Wool, at $500, $3.50, $40,
$3.50 and SIS 90. Finer goods
higher. ll3 varieties.
Large Boys Suits. All.
Wool, at $500 and $3.50,
with a bouncing variety at
$3.50 This range OF sizes
shows 81 sorts.
Youths Cashmere Suits.
Big lot offered to-day for the
first time at Sc,
Travelling busters on the
first floor. Linen at $l.50
to 50 80; Imitation Mohair,
81; Alpaca, So to 81. !.
Black Worsted and Drap
d'Ete Vests. A large lot
down from So to 81 SO.
Pantaloons. Splendid show
in Mems sizes. Many OF
them very fine, equal to GUS
tom work and just made
Prices, $3.50, 49, Is, $3.50
and IS. Bargains.
Stock. The largest at re-
tail in any market.
Prices. All so made that
competition with them is not
to be tn ught Of.
Completeness rules Oak
Hall t,veryth ng pertain:
ing to a Complete Clothing
House is here.
Wanamaker " Brown,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30
A COUDlaIuf.

We have received a communica ton
from Taxpayer" complaining that
the ashes are permitted to stand on the
pavement at Third and Jackson streets
to the great annoyance of the residents
in the vicinity. The contractors should
look after the matter or else be dOcked
for neglect Of duty.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30
Omcefs Elected.

The regular Meeting Of Jefferson
Council No. 100. U. A. NJ. was held las
Saturday evening, when the following
officers were elected
c., James Lowery ; V. c., Thoma'
D. Moore Il. S., G. M. Whitelock
A. II. S., W. 3. Warner f. S., D. G
Msrkley 7. W., j. Little Ind, w
e. Parsons ; Ex.,J. Welsh |. P, W
G. Barnes o. p, William Clark
Trustees, G. Beynolds,J. D. Tinson, I
ID. Moore.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

A CARD.-Ib ALI " NY ARE SUI
IA fering from sHe errors and indiscre
tons of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay. loss Of manhood, etc..l will send Q recip Q
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by q mis-
siOnary In south AmericS Send self-ad-
dressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T.
lNMAN, station d, New York City.
MARI cod d&W-1y
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30
CITY ORDINANCE.

CITY ORDINANCE.
An ordinance prohibiting the firing Of can
mons, guns, pistols, hre-erackers or other fire
works within the limits Of this city.
Be it ordained by the City Council Of Will
mingtOn
SECTION l. II any person shall at any time
OFT or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol, IRE
crackers, equibbs or other fireworks Of any
kind, or if any person, except In the regular
course Of some lawful business, trade or pro-
fesslon, shall make bonfire. or any fire In
any Of the public streets, lanes or alleys OF
this city, or in any other place in the open
dir within said city of Wilmington, WITH
alley, such person SO offending shall, for
every such ottense, forfeit and pay a fine Of
| not less than one dollar nor more than ten
dollars. Provided. however, that public
displays Of fireworks may be held and given
in the public park of the city, situate between
Seventh and Eighth streets and Franklin
and Broome Streets on the westerly side of
the city, and in such other place or places on
the easterly side of the city as the City Coun-
Gil shall at any time or times hereafter, bv q
majority vote thereof direct. Said public
displays Of fireworks shall, at all times
wheresoever they may be held, be under the
control Of a special committee of Council,
to be appointed from time to time for that ;
specific purpose.
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts OF or
dinances in relation to the firing Of cannons,
works of any kind within the city limits,
heretofore ordained and passed by the City
Council OF this city, are hereby repealed.
Passed at the City Hall. Wilmington, Del
aware, September I, A. D., 1882.
ie2l.tiy4 JOHN P. WALES. Mayor.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

mol. THOMAS W. KNOBS BOOk.-
~ Lives Of Blaine and Lagan Lives OF
Presidents and Vice Presidents from WASH
ihgton TO Arthur. Also history of the par
Call on or address J. l.. smedley. E. Third
street. ie-30.m -Wst
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30
B.F.CHALFANT,
NO. All KING STREET,

sails the attention of his old friends and Gus
toners to q large invoice Of ladies' ard miss
es slippers Of the latest styles, Just received
which he Is prepared to sell at his usual low
prices. Also'the latest style ladies hook lace
balls. and button shoes; children's and miss
es shoes in great variety. Mems galters and
walking shoes a speciality. Men and boys
base ball also working shoes always on hand
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

NOR SALE OK RENT-A SHOESTORE
n viii sell stock or rent store without
stock. Doing good business. Best Of rea-
sons for selling out. VIII give possession
Immediately. Address SHOES, this office.
le2S2t
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

N..sss5Fifty head of fresh COVE, N.,s.e
EEsSN springers, bulls stock steers ~
W.uUu and heifers. These cows 49,
nave been selected with great care, ana
among them are come very fine large Durham
springers and some extra mixers. A credit
Of 30 days will be given by purchaser giving
a bankable note with an approved endorser,
without interest or per cent. interest will be
deducted on for cash. J M Els SAWDON.J r.
l.. W. Stidham Il Son, Aucts. j27-ltw l0td
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

rnOk SALE OR KENT-THE THREE
il story brick store house, Is feet front, ~
Set deep, No, ll2 West Front street, next To
tho CITY Hotel @ good stand for business
INQUIRE Of Jas. q. Akin or Jas. +. Wood b
Do. )ylo-tf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

v1DR RENT-THE FACTORY AT N. W.
e corner of Fourth and Walnut streets
This property will DO divided up. to suit ten
ants. JOHN X. BRADFORD, No. 4 West
Ninth street. IlyT-u
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30
PUBLIC SALES.

CHERIFF'S SALE-BY VIRTUE OF a
- writ Of Ievari Facias, to me directed,
will be exposed to public sale at the Court
House, on Market Street, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, in the city of Wilmington,
New Castle County, Del, on
SATURDAY. THE 18th DAY OF JULY, 1884
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

,- = GgrgLEMtN OR MAN lA.S
lLp ~. an, NJ ! gentleman boarders'
boa'de!s' A'f' j20-l2tt
kraet,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

DLAINE AND LOGAN. PROSPFCIuiS
ID now ready for the lives OF tho Republl.
can Presidential Candidates Written by
aui hOrity. Agents coming money All otf,
er books have to stand aside, Act quick ana
secure territory by applying to bAl NJ
MITCHELL, AIS Market street, winning
ton, del. ll4-tl
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

TUR RENT SIX -ROOMED HOUSE
r. front and side yard, 100 Wright street:
Apply to Jas. L. Carpenter, Jr., Ninth and
Harrison streets. jul4-ti
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

poAkpERs AT MRS 4 8;
|. ED Lipysrvers So King st. p re Is nv
good aScopl"' Jea26tt
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30


at two o'clock, p. M,
the following described real estate, viz:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel Of land,
with tw0-st0ry brick house thereon, situate in
the city of Wilmington, bounded and de.
scribed as follows, to wit:
Beginning at a point on the northerly side
lof Sixth street. between Monroe and Adams
streets, at the distance of IS feet from the
westerly side Of Monroe street, thence north.
e ly through the middle Of the division wall
which separates this from the adjoining house
on the east parallel to Monroe street. 6S feet
8 inches to the southerly side of a 2foot 6.inch
wide alley leading into Monroe street, thence
westerly by the side Of said alley parallel to
Sixth street, l6 feet inches TO corner, thence
southerly parallel to Monroe street, passing
through the middle of the division wall
which separates this from the adjoining
house on the west, 68 feet inches to the said
northerly side Of Sixth street and thence
thereby easterly 10 feet 9 inches To the place
of beginning, be the contents what they may,
with the use Of an alley, etc.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop.
erty of GeOrge W. West and Eva f.. his
wife, and Aaron s. Kline, and t. t.. and to be
sold by JAMES MARTIN, Sheriff
Sherit's Office, Wilmington, jane ~, 1854.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

Holland takes pictures In cloudy wealth
ar as well az clear, by the instantaneous
process. Gallery, 307 Market street..
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-06-30

d1N)R RENT LOW--SEV ERAL SMALL
houses In good localities. Apply to
THOMAS X. LALLY, eo2H Market street
m9-u