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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

WE are still in doubt as to who will
be our next delegate to congress. The
returns seem to indicate that Toole will
have a small majority, but this may pos
sibly be wiped out by the precincts that
are not yet heard from. 1t was antici-
pated that Judge Knowles would have
secured a majority of at least 500 from
his fellow-townsmen in Butte; but from
the returns just received ii appears that
his opponent got away with that pre-
cinct by a majority Of ia votes. The
Inter Mountain declares that this result
was brought about by gross frauds at the
ballot box, an assertion sustained by the
local democratic organ. 1t is charged
that bribery was openly resorted to, and
there is a call for a judicial inquiry into
the matter. IT. S. District Attorney
Dewitt offers a reward of $3.50 for infor-
nation that will convict some of the
parties concerned in the prostitution Of
the ballot box.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THERE is every indication that the
wants of northern Montana, in the mat
ter of opening the great Indian resell
walton, will be attended to during the
first session of the next congress-, III not
before. Both the candidates for the
office of delegate pledged themselves 10
use their utmost endeavor to forward
any measure tending to this result, and
we believe their promises were made in
good faith. 1t would have been a mat
ter of pride with us to have seen this
questions brought to a successful issue by
a republican delegate, but should the
duty dAvolve upon Mr.. Toole, and he
prove himself willing and capable of
carrying the measure through, no re-
publican will begrudge him the graft
tude of this section of the country.
Whether the position of delegate from
Montana be filed by Judge Knowles or
Mr.. Toole, there is but little doubt that
this question will now soon be settled to
the satisfaction of all interested in the
matter.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

WHEN Mr.. Cleveland's term of office
as governor, or president, as the case
may be, comes to an end, the question
of returning to his old home in Buffalo
is one that will be uppermost in his
mind. He can hardly take up his resi-
dence again in a city that has so insult
ingly repudiated him. Even his own
ward voted against him. Perhaps it
would be as well for him to move out
west and commence life ove again.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE conduct Of MIR. Arthur during
the campaign just closed has neither
disappointed the republicans nor dis
satisfied the democrats. While the
president has not forgotten his party he
has remembered his duty as the chief
executive, and no branch of the civil
service 0 fthe government has been inter-
ler.l with by the party managers.
-A4.Aur has conducted himself through
out with good Judgment as well as
with admirable dignity.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

WHEN our newly elected representa-
tives assemble at Helena they must not
forget that the people who elected them
expect a great deal in the way of wise
and necessary legislation. As the action
of the house will be controlled by the
republicans, it will devolve upon those
members to carry through such meas
ritory at large, rather than for individ-
ual interests. We have every conf
dence that this will be done.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
REGISTRATION

The next legislature of this territory
will be essentially republican. In the
house the republicans have a decided
majority, while in the council, accord
ing to latest advices there will be a tie.
This is, we believe, the first time in the
history of the territory that the repub-
licans have lever had control Of either
branch of the legislature. During their
long continuance in power the demo
Gratis have studiously avoided any legis-
lation which would tend to purify the
ballot. Repeating, ballot box stuffing,
and illegal voting are matters dear to
the heart or the majority Of democrats.
Too often does their success depend on
the use of these measures to willingly
see them placed beyond their power.
Two years ago Col. Botkin was elected
the delegate in congress from Montana,
but by illegal voting and ballot box
stuffing, practiced by and in behalf Of
the democrats, the people were cheated
out Of the services of the man they
chose. And yet a democratic house,
knowing full we'll these facts-facts they
unanimously opposed the passage of a
registration law. But one of their num-
Der had the courage of his convictions
and the strength of character to support
and vote for such a bill. Well knowing
the weakness of their case the demo-
Gratis rosorted to arguments as absurd as
the position they assumed. 1--WE oppose
the passage of this BILL" they said, 'be-
cause it may inconvenience some of the
people, AS we'll might they have said,
we will blot out of the statute book all
laws compelling the voters to attend the
polls in person, but let them vote by
proxy, because it may Inconvenience
some to come. Every citizen of any in
telligence knows that the ballot box is
the foundation of American liberty, and
that the only way to keep that founda-
ton perfect and stable is to maintain its
purity. Destroy the ballot box and you
destroy the prosperity and liberty of
every citizen of these United States. To
maintain its purity will, to be sure, de-
mand some little self-denial on the part
of all; but where is the citizen who,
having once drunk from the golden
chalice Of liberty, would not endeavor
to keep pure the draught, would not in
convenience himself a little to know
that when he cast his ballot its effect
would not be destroyed by that Of ONE
other person illegally or fraudulently
cast? What difference in effect is it
that a dozen persons, through inability
or lack of interest, failed to register and
were thus deprived Of voting, or that
the votes of these men should be rem
dered a nullity by twelve others false
and illegal? The weakness Of the dem
ocratic argument is apparent on the
face of it, and was resorted to only as a
party measure. A republican legisla-
ture means the passage Of a registration
n Ne me- kh# ~. a. 1La INA.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE democrats have suddenly awoke
to the fact that it devoIves upon them
to protect the ballot box from the sus-
pected frauds on the part of their oppo-
nents. They claim that a fair count in
New York will result in a victory for
their candidate. but so far as heard from
they have given no opportunity for in
vestigation into the means employed to
carry the 'solid south.n
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

SEVERAL of the territorial democratic
papers-inclHding the Helena Indepen-
dent-have. for the past week continued
the publication of the several local tick
cts. AS most of the candidates named
therein were defeated by an overwhelm-
ing majority, it is too bad to thus re-
mind them Of the disappointment ex-
perienced at the recent election.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

JEFFERSON COUNTY republicans elect
their candidates for representative, sher-
iff, clerk and recorder and superinten-
dent Of schools. The democracy of that
county did their best to elect Johnston,
for district attorney, by giving him 1Ol
majority, but he will have to take a
back seat all the same.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THERE is happily good season to be-.
lieye that much-needed reforms will
soon be inaugurated in the methods Of
handling cattle at the Minnesota trans
fer. The appointment of Health Officer
Hoyt and his assistant as special officers
of the society for the prevention of
cruelty to animals vests in those gentle
men the ample policy powers secured by
both state and national legislation. The
fact that there are two officials whose
special DUTY it is to look after this mat
ter cannot but have a saAtary influence
on would-be offenders.-Pioneer Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Hostetter's Stomach

Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is a fine blood
depurent, a rational
cathartic, and a su-
perb anti. bilious spe-
cifc. 1t rallies the
failing energies of the
debilitated, and checks
premature decay. Few
er and ague, bilious
remittent, dyspepsia
and bowel complaints
are among the evils
which it entirely re-
moves. In tropical
countries, where the
liver and bowels are
organs most unfav or
ably affected by the
combined influence of
climate, diet and wa
ter, it il a very neces-
sary safeguard. For
sale by all druggists
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

Gov. CLEVELAND has just issued a
Thanksgiving proclamation. It has
nothing to do with politics, however,
being merely the time-honored fall re-
mainder to New Workers to look after
the condition of their turkey roosts.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

ONE thing is certain, if Grover Cleve-
land carries New York he will wv his
election, as he owed his nomination,
solely and conspicuously to the efforts
Of republican voters. The democratic
party has still to elect q candidate rep
resenting democratic principles.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

SHOULD events prove that Blaine has
been defeated in New York, it will be
largely owing to the fanaticism of the
prohibition cranks who followed and
voted for St. John. Had it not been for
him that state would have given Blaine
20 1000 majority.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE trades AID labor council of To-
ronto held a meeting yesterday. The
legislative committees report urged
immediate action toward the prevention
Of Chinese immigration. The report
was unanimously adopted.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

BEN BUTLER has been q candidate for
governor eight times and for congress
man five times. He has sought office
six times as a republican, four times as
hacker.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

IN whatever way the presidential con-
test is decided, the fact remain that
Blaine received a large majority of the
popular vote. If it should be decided
that Cleveland is elected to the coveted
office, it will be a further illustration OF
one of the worst defects of our electoral
system
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

GEO. w. PECK, of Peck's Sun, has
presented the Montana penitentiary
with five volumes of his humorous
works. There's been an impression all
over the country that his Bad Boy would
get into the penitentiary sooner or later.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE complete returns from Gallatin
county give Toole 102 majority. This
will be a crumb of comfort for the Gal
latin democracy, as the republicans have
made a clean sweep of the county ticket.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE daily average of pieces OF mail
handled in the New York postoffice is
$3.50, 900, to say nothing of ''smashes,'
or unexpected increase from ocean steam
ers, delayed trains. etc.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
THE RIVER PRESS.
Published every Wednesday, morning by
the River Press Publishing
Company.

WE are inclined to the belief that this
country will continued to get along pretty
well, even if it should happen to be. UNI
der a democratic administration.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

A BAG containing S., 700 in g%old-the
amount usually put into a bag at the
treasury OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES eighteen
pounds, Bags of silver contain $1,000
each, and weigh sixty pounds.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

FRANCE now drinks considerable
more wine than she produces. Between
1874 and 1883 she imported 10000, 600
hectolitres, or 1000, 900 hectolitres a
year, more than she exported.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

ROSCOE CoNKLING has been retained
by the democratic national committee
to act in any proceeding that may arise
in relation to the pending anvas
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE report that the Goddess of Liber-
ty is getting ready to slide down from
the dome of the capitol in the event of
Cleveland's election, lacks confirmation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

two parties, being composed of six re-
publicans and six democrats. The house,
however, will show a handsome repub-
lican majority, containing sixteen re-
publicans and seven democrats. The
republicans have every reason to pride
themselves upon this showing.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

FROM the partial returns received to
data, it is estimated that our next coun-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
THE LEFT WING.

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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1884-10-07
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1884-10-07

Der WalSbof wurbe nidt %uerfauft,
wpbl aber bas gut Ybilipp's, welder na6
SerfluB zines balben Sabres Staii ais
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Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

The students of Sewanee College, Tenn,
were to have a holiday. The afternoon
before the day one of the scientific profess
ors noticed alarming changesin his barom-
eter. The professor foresaw cyclones, and
rescinded the order giving the boys
holiday the next day, postponing their
proposed excursion. The next morning
the sun rose on cloudless day, balmy and
mild. The boys, approaching the situation,
put on their rubber coats, boots, and at
tended recitations with umbrellas raised
They rushed through the soft sunshine as
if pursued by bowling winds, and shook
themselves on entering the lecture rooms
as if emerging from drenching rains
The Faculty let the boys off, and the seen
tifc professor overhauled his barometer
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

Yellow and white is a very favorite COM
bination in Partisan evening toilets just at
present. One costly and exquisite dress
shows a skirt of white brocaded satin, worn
under tightly-ftting trained princesse
dress of pale yellow plush which opens in
front from the waist downwards so as to
show the whole of the lace petticoat The
edges of the plush are turned back with
handsome Spanish blonde, and at the point
where the basque ceases on either side, a
long slender spray of hazel nuts and leaves
the latter in pale yellow tints-hang in
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08
FASHIONS.

The suberb opera cloaks which gained
such dazzling repute last winter will be
even surpassed in richness and elegance
the coming season. All the newly import
ed evening wraps are marked by magni-
fcent combination of colorings, many Of
the most expensive models. being decidedly
Eastern in design and finish. Pale tinted
brocaded velyets are also favorite in the
formation of costly wraps. A very beauti-
full cloak received from Worth is made Of
ivory white Sicilienne. 1t is in long
pelisse shape, laid in narrow pleats down
the centre of the back, lined with pink
satin, and bordered with white marabout
feather trimming. Another more snowy
one is Of mauve satin shot with gold, lined
with gold satin, and lined with gold lace
and trimmed with gold lace and satin rib
bons. A third is of pale blue aud silver
brocade, lined with cream white satin, and
trimmed on its edges with rich passemen-
terio fringe of pearls and crystals inter
mixed with cascades of cream white lace.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

Bayard Taylor once stated to a friend.
according to biography of the poet and
traveller, just published, that be had no
kindness shown him when he was a younc
man struggling for literary recognition;
that he had to hew his own way through
obstacles and discouragements. He began
as drudging reporter in New York.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

Oscar Wilde, having married and grown
fat on matrimony, finds it easier to make
himself CONSPICUOUS by eccentric dress
than by poems or plays. So the angel of
estheticism now appears in London in
costume much like that adopted by Claude
in "The Lady of Lyons" A pointed hat
and a high collar, enormous seals to his
watch-chain and long, wavy hair make
the lovely Oscar quite joy forever.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

An old reporter writes: "When was
much younger than [ am now I was sent to
ask questions of the late Commodore
Vanderbilt, and | remarked apologetically
to him, Pm afraid | am prying too much
into your private business Never you
mind my half Of this job, young man. the
blunt old veteran replied, I am not going
to say anything to you that ! don't want
to-
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

In the MSS. OF the dra matted form OF
"Never too late to mend" the late Charles
Reade penned marginal note to one pass
age; "If the audience fails to weep here
the passage has not been properly acted"
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

Minister James Russell Lowell is com.
ing home in time to deliver the Grafton 81
the quarter millenial celebration of III.
settlement Of his native town, Newburv.
port, Mass.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

The original Eddystone LighthouSe-tDss
work built by Smeaton-has been erected
on the Hoe, at Plymouth, and formal
opening of it by Trinity House officials re-
Gently took place
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

Very small wreaths of flowers are again
worn in the hair, or one large blossom,
which is always placed at the left side
behind the ear. Greek fllets are much
worn in Paris by those who affect the
toilet a Ia Grecque, but ladies who adopt
this antique fashion in the couture occas-
ionally forget that this style presupposes
very handsome and abundant head of
hair, the object Of the fllets being to re-
strain it's luxuriance.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

high, with Medicis collar, the sides Of
which roll back in front. This collar is
made of plush, and finished inside with a
fraise of blonde, with garniture at one
side of hazel nuts and leaves. A spray of
the same is to be worn in the hair, and
large oval fan Of yellow satin is hand-paint-
ed with nuts and leaves.
Last winter the skirts to street dresses
were much more fancifully TRAINED, except,
perhaps, the tailor-made costumes, than
they will be for the coming season. Now
simple braids in rows, velvet ribbon trim
mings laid on flat, and tucks in various
widths are the choice. There is a solidity
and simplicity about such forms Of trim
mings that are consistent with the approach
of winter, when the rain descends, the nor
thern blasts sweep the land, and the dense
fogs appear. Fripperies" then seem in
consistent and out Of place in the streets,
and warm, substantial clothing trinity and
stylishly made, and but little trimmed, and
not likely to be affected by weather infu
ences, is what every woman of sense and
taste desires wherewith to be clothed and
warmed. This plainneSs of attire can be
made up for during the long winter even
ings when it is the duty of every mother
and daughter to don her prettiest gown as
we'll as her cheeriest face tor the benefit Of
the "home CIRCLE There are women
whose style of dress seems to overshadow
any particular virtue they may bepossessed
of. The we'll dressed woman on the con-
trary by the very charm Of the presence
heightens, it would seem, the excellence
that is hers; and it has always been found
that neatly and becomingly attired woman
exercises a greater influence for good than
one who neglectS the indirect but powerful
aid of dress The well-dressed woman is
more attractive to the eye, and " the eye is
one of the main avenues to the heart"
Woman, who is largely dependant on the
affection she creates, ought never 10 forget
that when the Springtime of life is departed
and the family bonds secure, it is not then
the time to relax the effort to look we'll.
Servants even are singularly susceptible of
its influence and their manners to an I'M
tidy mistress often betray tinge of diSre-
spect Nor does deterioration stop here
it often strikes deep at the root of domestic
peace The form may lose its graceful
lines. or the face its exuuisite blendino of