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The river press., 1884-08-27

THE democracy all over the country
are trying hard to swallow Cleveland.
In view Of the recent developments he
is becoming a bitter pill. Already dis
sension is at work in their ranks, and if
it continues they will have but a poor
following in November. One faction is
strongly advocating his withdrawal
from the contest, while the laboring
men are swarming to swell the republi-
can ranks or to help the Butler move
ment. Tammany is uncertain, and GER
tainly the outlook for democratic success
in the coming election is lessening every
day. The abuse which has been heaped
upon Blaine only tends to increase his
popularity, and as a result, after election
there will be funeral and the demo-
cratic party will be the corpse.
The river press., 1884-08-27

IT is not in the nature Of things to ex-
pect the present depression in business
to be changed miraculously the resto-
ration of old times must be due to natu-
raj causes. The farmer must be pre-
pared to receive less for his product, the
merchant content with less profit, the
laborer with lessened wages. The period
of economy in business and in the house
hold must commence before we can hope
for permanent prosperity. or course
other causes will be at work to assist us
the railroad, the opening of the reser-
vation, which will give us an outlet for
our products, a Touring mill, that the
money annually sent east for flour may
be kept in circulation among US. The
system Of credits at stores, pernicious in
the extreme, must be stopped. We pur-
chase our goods for cash, and IN conse-
quence we buy them cheaper. The
merchant purchases for cash, which is a
direct benefit to the consumer. All
these things will work for good, and an
era Of material prosperity commence.
The river press., 1884-08-27
CHOTEAU COUNTY AT THE FAIR

Choteau county should be represented
at the coming fair in Helena. Our pro-
ducts can safely vie with those from any
other section of the territory, and will
serve to call attention to the agricultural
resources of the county and attract the
notice of people looking for farming
lands. AS stated by Col. Broadwater to
our Helena correspondent, "Choteau
county should make an exhibit at the
fair this year, as was done last, only that
particular attention should be paid to
the display Of grain and other products
grown on bench lands without the aid
of irrigation. Samples of such products
in generous supply should be gathered
and sent here, where they will properly
be taken care of and displayed to the
best possible advantage"
Ii IS to be hoped that the citizens Of
Choteau county will fully appreciate
this fact and give the matter the atten-
Jion it deserves. The colonel, although
not a resident Of the county, is willing
to bear his portion of the expense Of
making such an exhibit. The cost of
transportation will be nominal and the
funds could be easily raised. It a few
of our public spirited citizens would get
together the matter could be arranged
in half an hour and Choteau county be,
as it ought, fully represented at the fair.
The river press., 1884-08-27

A RECENT democratic rally and picnic
in Missouri turned out to be one OF the
most disastrous affairs that have taken
place in the south since the civil war.
Everything seemed to be going on salts
factorily, till shower came up suddenly
in the afternoon. Then the trouble be-
gan. In the line of departing vehicles
there were many runaWays and colli-
sions. A dozen persons were injured
some of them fatally, it was feared. A
young man fell from the Flying Dutch
man"-whatever that may have been
and three Of his ribs were broken. A
mule that was tied to a tree broke his
neck while trying to kick the tree down.
The river press., 1884-08-27

THE subtreasury is now paying out
notes instead of gold in the settlement
of clearing house balances, and expects
thus to tide over the crisis that threatens
the coin reserve until gold begins to
flow into the treasury again in the fall.
This movement is expected to begin by
Sept. 1st, and will probably be more
decided than usual this year, in the fav-
orable condition of the foreign trade and
in view of the large bank balances and
the good crops. We have probably es-
capped the silver crisis again by the
skin of our national teeth. It is doubt
ful whether congress will have learned
anything by the escape, however,
Pioneer Press.
The river press., 1884-08-27
THE RIVER Press.
Published every Wednesday morning by
the River Press Publishing
COnlpO7lY.
POLITICS AT THE CAPITAL.

The republican territorial convention
has been called to meet at Helena on
the 9th Of September, two days after
the democratic convention will have
been held at Deer Lodge. Now that
both conventions have been called and
the primaries are soon to be held, there
is a good deal of quiet talk going on as
to who will be the standard bearer in
the coming fight No one seems to be
laboring for the prize, but there are
quite number sin the hands Of their
friends" and ready to make the sacri-
flee if they are called on. Among re-
publicans there is a sanguine feeling,
and many Of them believe that II the
nomination is a wise one the candidate
named on the 9th will be the next
delegate to congress. 1t is only fair to
say, however, that the democrats talk in
precisely the same manner, SO that
somebody is likely to be deceived in the
premises.
I learn from good authority that w.
A. Clark, of Butte, will not be a candi-
date before the democratic convention.
His business demands his entire atten-
ton, and he is unwilling to sacrifice it
for glory. With Clark out of the way,
the contest will be between JOS. K.
Toole, Col. A. M. Voolfolk and Wash.
Stapleton, of Butte, with Major Magin-
mis- again looming up as salvation"
candidate. The latter is here, and al
though he says he is not in the race, the
prevailing opinion is that he will again
be the choice of the party. Mr.. Toole
says he does not propose to be backed
down by any body or combination this
time, and he will be before the conven-
ton to seek the nomination., which, 1t
seems, is fully due to him. COL Wool
folk, who has been at Chicago for some
time, is expected home in few days,
and will doubtless be a formidable cam
didate. If the nomination is rendered
to him this time he will hold on to it
with grim determination.
I am informed by T. G. Power that he
will not be candidate for the republi-
can nomination. Like Mr.. Clark, he
has too much business on hand, requir-
ing his constant attention, to neglect it
for politics. COL Sanders will not be in
the field He could undoubtedly get
the nomination if he would accept it,
but this he will not do-so, at least, he
informs his friends. Judge Blake is
talked Of a good deal, but his boom does
not give promise of being very big
one. Marshal Botkin, as it looks now,
is the favorite, and unless some marked
change in republican sentiment occurs,
he will be the standard bearer. The
marshal is making no effort himself to
secure the nomination, but if it is Offer
ed him he will accept, and again make
a good fight.
Within the next few weeks the politi-
cal situation will assume more definite
form. Just now nothing is settled, and
predictions as to the result cannot be
very valuable or reliable. 1t is pretty
safe to say however, that when the
tickets are made up the contest will be
a close and interesting one. The republi-
cans have more than a forlorn hope
this time, and will put forth every pos
sible effort to achieve success. &.
The river press., 1884-08-27

NEW YORK Tribune: From the be-
ginning the Tribune has had faith that
republican principles would insure the
success of republican candidates this
year. The stories and the humors of the
campaign count for but little. The
people have enough intelligence to de-
fend their industries by their votes, and
can therefore be trusted to uphold the
party which has faithfully defended
those industries for twenty-three years.
The river press., 1884-08-27

CLEVELAND Leader: The alleged
vindication of Cleveland by the Buffalo
Courier is about the weakest effort of the
kind we have ever seen. Fully one-half
the column and half of double-leaded
editorial is devoted to apology for med
ding with the subject, and the balance
is cunning compilation of words and
phrases intended to cover up the main
points at issue.
The river press., 1884-08-27

Mr.. GLADSTONE has several times
lately shown signs of physical weakness.
About fortnight ago he nearly fell
down in the house of commons, and
since then he tainted in his private room
after undergoing severe cross question
ing in The house on the Egyptian de-
hat
The river press., 1884-08-27

THE candidacy of Mr.. Butler is very
annoying and very disastrous to the
democratic party. It's, however only
the consummation Of the scheme of
Messrs. Dana, Kelly, ct al. to defeat
Cleveland. General Roger Pryor says
Butler will get 10000 votes in New
York county, which will defeat Cleve-
land and give the state to Blaine.
The river press., 1884-08-27

THERE is growing sentiment
throughout the country that it is high
time for Hazen to step down and out,
and disappear forever into the oblivion
of private life Most men in his present
plight would be only too glad to get out
The river press., 1884-08-27

CHARLES ENDICoTT, of Brookline,
Mass, writes to the Boston Transcript: :
1.-THE defeat of the republican candidate
has become not only political, but a
moral and a religious duty Where
does the moral part come in?
The river press., 1884-08-27
THE RIVER PRESS.

tive office is given at length, as is also
his views on the dignity Of labor. It is a
carefully worded document. No pledges
are made or policy defined, and it APP
pears to be subtle bid for the votes of
the Workingmen.
The river press., 1884-08-27

TWENTY-FoUR years ago the repubIi-
can party found the government in
bankruptcy and with a full aedged war
on its hands. The people see it to-day
in the most tranquil, happy and prosper
ious condition Of any nation in the
world
The river press., 1884-08-27

GOVERNOR CLEvELAND's formal let
ter of acceptance has finally been pro-
mulgated. He gratefully accepts the
nomination and approves of the party
platform. His definition Of the execu-
The river press., 1884-08-27

Or forty-seven influential Irish pa
pers in the United States, forty-six haye
pronounced for Blaine, the Boston Pilot
only staying with the democracy.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
A Fight at a Seance.
N. Y. Journal.

DR.. Henry l.. Richardson, of No. 70
Washington place, was informed some
time ago by patient that he was in the
habit of attending spiritualistic seances.
After time the man exhibited signs Of
mental weakness, had many decisions,
and neglected his business The doctor
attributed his loss of mental powers to
his infatuation for spiritualism and de-
termined to attend one of the seances
himself. g 80 E
He learned that his patient frequent
ly visited the house of VIM. s. Roberts,
the Undertaking. medium, No. 24s West
Forty-frst street. He obtained the nee
essary. introduction, and on Tuesday
evening visited the place, accompanied
by the Rev. Mr.. DePew. They express
ed themselves as satisfied with the ex-
hibition, and, after paying the usual sti-
pend of 81, they we're invited to call
again. J = & -. " SO
They did so on Friday evening, when
Mr.. Roberts was announced to appear,
supported by his sister Virginia, young
and pretty. miss Of IL, who also ADVERT.
ses to be a materializer. The doctor
was again accompanied by the dominic
and they agreed to get up at tie proper
moment, and, if possible, expose the
medium. When they entered the par
lor where the seance was to be held
they found about ten persons assembled
among others a Mr.. MoCarroll and Mrs.
Shaw,
The mediem was in a cabinet made
Of frame Of light gas.pipe, covered with
reen bsize, One lady called for the ap-
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
home HINTS.

If your earthen PIE, plates are discoloT-
ed rub them well with whiting or sand
soap. '.s'.rTf -..' ....t-. q. -.t ....
A little powdered charcoal will cleanse
and sweeten bottles if it is well shaken
about in them. -.E -..'.. - --l,
4 well-beaten egg is great addition
to dried apple pie, giving lightness and
q good flavor also ......-
White shades for gas or lamps may be
beautified by covering with lace veil
dotted with gold spots. -.
If the stair rails are dingy their apr
pearance may be improved by washing
them with little sweet milk. Polish
them with a flannel cloth. rpis'Y s-i,.-a,,
Mahogany furniture should be washed
with warm water and soap, then an APP
plication of bees-wax and sweet oil upon
a soft cloth, and polish with channels,
gives rich finish. 10
To Clean Carpets.-Dampen some In.
dian meal, mix salt with it, and sprinkle
over the carpet; sweep vigorously. Take
a small sharp pointed stick to remove
the salt and meal from crack and COR
ners. .
Fish almost more than anything elSe,
is improved by slow cooking especially
is this true when the fish is boiled. If
cooked rapidly it will fall apart, and will
neither taste nor look SO well, The great
point insisted upon by scientific couks
of the present day is that of taking album
dant time to prepare food in, and the
fact that nothing is gained by rapid
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
Not Much for Creditors.
Wall Street News.

The agent of Baltl more house who
was in town in Virginia theIother day to
see what he could save for his firm out
of bad failure, found the merchant per-
fectly ready to explain everything. Said
he:
81 lay it all to speculation. Il went
into silver stock and lost. l went into
iron and iron went down. l bought a
coal mine, but it didn't pan out. l took
futures in wheat, and wheat went right
down like a stone"
"Wouldn't it have been better had you
attended to your legitimate business?"
quietly asked the agent.
"No, sir-no, sir! l had scarcely got
into debt to the amount of 5000 before
l discovered that l was not fitted for
mercantile pursuit If can get some
one to back me for about $4,000 shall
90 into the jersey cattle business. Here
is the showing sir: Liabilities, $l4 $50; as
sets, a character for honesty unsullied."
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
THE PRIZES PROMPTLY PAID.
The Division Of Fifteen Thousand Dollars
Drawn In the LouisIs ua Lottery.

Milwaukee Cwis) Evening Wisconsin.
About the first of March twenty-seven
workmen at the West Milwaukee shops
of the st. Paul road, nearly all of whom
were employed in the paint DEPARTMENT,
conceived the idea of trying their luck
in the forthcoming drawing of the
louisiana State lottery. With the ex-
ception of one or two, who took two
chances, the men each contributed one
dollar, which was invested in tickets
and pool formed. The drawing took
place at New Orleans on the 18th inst,
and few days afterwards Henry Rivers,
foreman of the railway company paint
shops, who had been intrusted with the
matter, received advices from Mr.. Dau.
phin, president of the Louisiana lottery,
that ticket No. ii ,467 had drawn the first
capital prize of $75, 900, one-fifth of the
ticket being held by the Milwaukee
pool, emitting the members to $4,000.
Last week Tuesday, the money was
paid to Mr. Rivers through the Marine
and Fire Insurance Company's bank.
The windfaH has been divided among
the fortunate investors, each receiving
s555.55. The men were highly elated
over their unexpected good fortune, and
the promptness with which the money
was paid by the lottery management.
Nearly every cent of the money has been
invested in homesteads. A Wisconsin
reporter made search Tor the names of
the lucky men, but several who were
seen refused to talk about their lucky
streak.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
CRITTENDEN'S PATTI KISS.
A Local Hit That Brought Down the House
In st, Louis the Other Night.
T.ntIia post

Local Hit That Brought Down the House
in st. Louis the Other Night.
st, Louis PostDispatch.
Governor Crittenden and his wife
were at the Grand Opera House last
evening during the performance of "Pop'
by Rice's Surprise Party. Those who
have already seen "Pop" will remember
that one of the brightest things in it is q
song by Kate Castleton, For Goodness
Sake, Don't Say Told You," readily
adaptable to local exigencies and sup
piled with catching refrain. Governor
Crittenden and wife were enjoying the
performance heartily and when the fair
singer began her "For Goodness Sake,
Don't" song they, as all who, hear her
invariably do, succumbed at once to the
to the spirit of genuine fun with which
she invests it. Looking naively towards
the audience at large the charming actress
began: ll -..I-. ~ 40 .r. A.,
Il heard something awful a short time
ago." .-.- - T. l.,:.3
And in the brief pause which fallowed
the Governor nodded appreciatively at
Mrs. Crittenden, while the audience,
who fully understood the rich joke
which awaited them, Numbered their
applause and gave vent to peal after peal
of laughter. Finally the hubbub ceased
and Kate went on with her caution:
For goodness sake, don't say told
YOU"
Then came more applause and laugh
ter and then followed IRON the singer:
Don't whisper word or there'n be
trouble, l know .-4
For goodness sake, don't say / told
YOU"
After another irrepressible Interrupt
ton the singer began again:
"l've learned from very reliable
source"
But she was not permitted Just then to
60 further. The audience could not re-
strain their laughter, in which both the
Governor and Mrs. Crittenden Joined,
although it was evident that they were
wondering what made the audiences at
tention shift and keepon rapidly shifting
from the singer on the stage to their al-
gust selves. The explanation was soon
made. The laughter had not died away
when the musical voice. clear as a bell =,
with enunciation perfect in every sylla-
BILE, sang forth: ~
That the Governor kissed Mrs. Patti
by force" .... -. .. -....
Then came the beginning of one of
the widest scenes ever seen in a theatri-
cal auditorium. The audience rose to a
man and shouted forth its glee in wild
and uncomfortable screams of laughter,
while every eye in the house was leveled
at the Governor, whose face assumed a
hue which suggested apoplectic possibn-
tiles. He joined in the applause and
smiled in manner which showed that
he heartily appreciated the great public
ity of the occasion. Mrs. Crittenden was
not so veil pleased and the resolute ex-
preston Of her firmly set lips and the
rigidity of her eyes looking straight in
front of her showed that The humor of
the joke was entirely lost upon her.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26

pearance of the spirit of her husband,
who had been a sea-captaln. In Jew
moments full-hedged Commodore, with
brass buttons, appeared. He gave some
incoherent answers to the questions put
him and retired into the cabinet.
Next came the supposed spirit of the
son of an elderly lady present, who was
almost overcome, and cenvulslyely grasp
ed his hand as she questioned him as to
his happiness. Receiving a satisfactory
reply, she sank back in her chair and
the spirit returned to the cabinet.
There was considerable delay about
the next appearance" said DIR. Richard
son last night, "but when the spirit did
come / thought it was time for action.
1t was apparently the figure of young
woman attired in white and was an
nounced as the sister of one of the gem
tleman present. ..'.
As it moved toward him with extern
ded hand / jumped up and grabbed it
and found that | had to deal with very
lively ghost. 1t was none otherthan the
sO-called medium, vigorous young man
of 80. He grappled with me, and some
one jumped up and extinguished the
dim light. My friend then Lit match
and the empty cabinet was overturned.
"The mother of the medium, who sat
suspiciously near the cabinet, sprang
upon me and tore my clothing. In the
melee the old woman swore roundly and
the medimn threatened to kill me-"
Mrs. Roberts exhibited wound on
the head to Journal reporter last even
ing, and said that some "old man who
hadn't paid cent" went there last night
and raised a disturbance. When she
demonstrated with him for interfering
with the spirit she said he threw her
down and cut her head She denied
that any exposure was made and that
her son was under spirit control when
the trouble took place and unconscious
in the cabinet.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26

The Fredericton New Brunswick,
CAM Reporter says: Nobody can but
admire the persistent enterprise mani
tested by the owners of st. Jacobs Oil in
keeping the name before the public. 1t
received big send off in the House the
other day by the Hon. Mr.. Perley, who
warned his colleagues in the Govern
ment of the danger of Bear Killers re-
ceiving two bounties for one nose; the
judicious use ofOi causing rapid growth"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
What the Humming Bird HUNS.
Random lettings.

The mushroom las Just made its ap.
pearance on bonnets. In shaded plush
it is accurately represented with sll its
markings.
Silver bangles are coming in fashion
again. They are connected by tiny gold
chains.
Blue serge will be the material most
used this summer for yachting cos.
TUNES.
The newest lace pins are in the shape
of guitars made of hammered gold.
For travelling gowns gray camel's hail
is and will be the fashionable fabric.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26
The Urbanlty of Mr.. Arneld.
Boston Pilot.

A Boston lady was riding in a street
car, it being full, she stood and balanced
herself by a pendant strap. A gentle
man opposite her asked her how to find
Hotel Vendotne and after the informa.
ton was given promised her his seat
when he left. Soon after she went to
hear Matthew Arnold lecture and found
she was right in thinking the gentleman
who asked his way of her was an En-.
glishmanlit is Matthew Arnold. Mr..
Arnold may have needed his seat and
had the courage of his convictions, as
the phrase goes, in keeping 1t, but the
lady knew he was not an American.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-04-26

Habitual constipation is not only one OF the
most unpleasant, but at the same time one oi
the most injurious conditions of the human sys
TEN. and is but forerunner of disease unless
removed. This isSisually accomplished by he
use of purgatives. which for the time afford re-
lief. but after their immediate effects huyf
passed they leave the system in worse state
than before. To effect a cure 1t is neccssar ~
that the remedy used should be one that no,
only by its cathartic effect relieves the Bowel,
hut at the same time acts as tonic So as 70 70
store the organs to u sound, healthy condition
This "PRICKrY Assn BITTERs'' viii do. Ii RI.
moves the cause and restores health.