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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Effects of Mr.. ArnoId's Lectures.

New YORK Sun.
With but feeble cooperation from the prompt
ings of curiosity, without any adventurous aid
from dramatic and Evolutionary tricks, with a
little positive obstruction from the provincial
prejudice against the speech and ways of out
ianders to overcome, Mr.. Arnold has gone on
drawing larger and larger audiences, because
public opinion, purblind as it often is, gradually
OWNED beneath his ungraceful, ungenial bearing
some one to heed and esteem, because men
went home from his lectures-no matter how i'll
qualified to seize their full purport and gauge
their finer excellences-profoundly wrought
upon by the calmness, the moderation, the
sweet seriousness, the elevation, and the just
ness of his discourse. Here was one, they in
stinctively perceived, who, whatever might be
his idiosyncrasies of manner, had no affecta-
tiohs Of the soul, whose wide and various learn
ing had no other aim but truth, and who in all
his acquisitions had striven to inculcate and eX-
emplify that righteous conduct without which
knowledge is but vanity and religion but a sham.
Plain uncultured folk. no doubt, were most of
those who listened to Mr.. Arnold-Philistines all
of them-but they felt, and they will long be
grateful to him who could inspire the feeling,
that they, too, had been taken for an hour up on
the high places wherein, though few may be
able to keep their footing there, it were good for
men TO dwell.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20

the Helena coach. They were very
much pleased with Fort Benton and
somewhat surprised at the public build
ings and the Importance of the isolated
city of the northwest.
DIR. A. F. Foote, of Helena, whose adj
vertisement appears in another column,
will be here for a few days. DR.. Foote
has been located in Helena about two
years, succeeding DR.. Frary. He has
established a reputation there of being
n of the finest dental surgeons in the
west. Those desiring work done will
do well to make early appointments.
In an interview with Road Supervisor
Brinkman our reporter was Informed
that the report of the condition of the
Cracon-du-Nez road which appeared in
the RIVER PRESS a few days since was
correct in every particular. Mr.. Brink
mar says the ground has settled at least
a foot for about forty feet back from the
Missouri, endangering both roads. Tray
cling over it is dangerous, as at any
time the entire mass is liable to slide
down into the river. In view of the
threatened danger Mr.. Brinkman took
w. S. Wetzel v e to look at it. He re-
garded it of sufficient Importance to or
der a new road made over the old Indian
trail.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
Increased Mail Service.

The following communication from
Acting Assistant Postmaster General
Sweeney to Hon. Martin Maginnis ex-
plains itself:
OFFICE I'd ASSIST. P. M. GEN,
WASHINGTON, July 81, 1854.
SIR:-I have the honor to inform you
that the service on that part of route
No. 36,107, between Okla and Fort Ben
ton, and on route No. SO, 147, from Bill
ings to Okla, has been increased TO six
times a week from August Is, 1884.
Respectfully, ETC.,
G.. M. SWEENEY,
Acting I'd Asst. P. M. Gen.
Hon. Martin Maginnis, House of Rep
resentatives.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
To Whom it May Concern.

The books and accounts of Charles
Crawford & Co. have been transferred to
f. C. Roosevelt and Paris Gibson. All of
these accounts must be settled before the
18th Of August or they will be put in
the hands of an attorney and collection
forced. Settlement must be made with
'me. T. c.. ROOSEVELT.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20

We were misinformed the other day
relative to the location of James.W rlphtfs
ranch. 1t is on the Marias about a mile
above the mouth of Pen d'OreiIle coulee.
Mr. Wright is building sheds, ~corrals.
etc., with a view to purchasing sheep.
Two ladies riding astride their horses
made a novel sight in Livingston last
evening. Except that it is so odd as to
excite comment, the weight of common
sense is all in favor of that mode Of
sitting a horse, whether by woman or
man.-Enterprise.
Arthur Conrad will return to school
at F~arlbault about the 10th of Septem-
Der. Arthur is enjoying himself dur
ing his vacation, and we strongly sus-
pect he prefers free life in Montana to
the restrictions of a school. He is q
great favorite among his classmates and
is rapidly advancing in his studies, so
the reports that have come from his
teachers say.
On Monday next the slaughter of dogs
will commence again. Owners of pet
poodles who have not paid taxes should
do SO at once, as the city marshal will
be around with blood in his eve and a
club in his hand, and the small boy will
get a reward for taking the dogs to the
pound.
Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the territorial secretary for
Nthe formation of the Montana Union
Publishing company, at Butte. The in
perpetrators are James III. Trotter, John
Maeden, Platt Burr, John Dreeland,
Archie A. Mcmillan, Samuel J. Rey-
nolds and James Whitlatch. Capital
stock, $1,000.
Threats of prosecution against parties
who have been killing game contrary to
law have been made. IF any of our
amateur hunters have been guilty of
this offense it is presumed they were
acting through ignorance, supposing
that the game law was not in effect after
the lst Of August. 1t was changed to
the 18th at the last session of the legis-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
Horses for Sale.

[ have now a number of good horses,
broke i good order, at my ranch or the
Shonkin, four miles from the city, and
parties wanting saddle or work animals
will do we'll to call and see them. Will
sell cheap for cash. J. H. GREEN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
Strayed OIL Stolen.

About the 25th Of May, 1888, from the Halfway
House. near Helena. three horses one dark bay
horse with star on forehead, branded NJ on left
one sorrel. six Years old, branded m on left thigh,
weight about 900 pounds; one grey horse, branded
diamond C on left shoulder. ten years old, weight
about 900 pounds. A liberal reward will be paid for
their recovery or for information that will lead to the
same. Address jos. GODFREY, Ubet, M, 7.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
Sheep for Sale.

Zoo head of well graded, clean, &C
climated sheep, tWo-thirds yves. Will
be sold at the market price. For further
particulars address-R. WELLS, Dear
born River, M. T. 41-2t
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
Strayed Or Stolen.

From the ranch Of VIM. Young. on Highwood,
left shoulder and - on right shoulder, saddle marked,
Nabout s years old, and weighing ! 100 pounds. Also
pne sorrel horse, four white feet and strip on fore
head, on right shoulder, about I years old, and
Weighing 1000 pounds. A liberal reward will be paid
for their recovery or tor which will read
to same, fit
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
Wanted-Sheep on Shares

1900 or $500 sheep wanted on shares.
Have excellent range, good sheds, cor
rails, ETC., and will have 100 tons of good
hay. For further information address
the RIVER PRESS office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
1871
Strayed.

From the range of the Benton g. st. Louis Cattle
Company, on the Marias, one large bay horse, one
buckskin with silver name and tail. one roam buck
skin, one small bay with white strip in face, all
branded z on left thigh. A liberal reward will be
paid for any information which will lead TO their
recoyery.-JoHN HARRIS, Manager of the Benton &
St. Louis Cattle Co Fort Benton. M. e.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
Letter Lis {.

The following is a list of letters re-
naming in the Fort Benton post office
for the week ending August Is, 1884:
Allen VIM McQuirk Edw
Allen VIM c. Nichols VIM
Britt r I'll Patrick TC2
Carter Franklin Hf nnacton Jno
Douglas J G. Richards Chs
Graham Hugh Ross Jno2
Harry Sam'l r SCHNEIDER Fred w 5
leighton James Smith M
Holland III A S%tandley ] VIC
Lannen t Walker MissMalissa
Lesort Joseph Whaley Philip
Mcguire F Walsh James
Persons calling for any of the above
letters will please say Advertised"
M. A. FLANAGAN, P. M.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
ak Up.

One brown mare about nine years old, branded
on left shou'de:: I'D ; on left hip. Owner can
have same by proving PROPERTY al, -aving charges
to BRoADwATER, McCULLoH & Co., Fort !. ssina-
boine, M. T. 41-4t
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20
Taken Up.

On my ranch. on LITTLE Belt, one buck-kin horse,
weight about 200, dim brand o. left shoulder and
hip, shod all around. The owner can have the same
by paving for advertising. FL. DOCKERY,
424t Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20

4 A telegram was received yesterday by
I'd. e. Browne, clerk of the school board,
from James Doneven, of Savannah,
Missouri, stating that he had accepted
the proposition Of the board of trustees,
and will shortly leave for Fort Benton
to take charge Of the school. Professor
Doneven is a graduate of Bowdoin col
lege, and is said to be a thoroughly COM
petent teacher.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20

A CARD.-To all who are suffering from errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay. loss of manhood, &C, I will send a recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by 8 missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed envelope to Rev.
JOSEPH T IMAM, Station D. Neao York.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20

f One of the sights yesterday was an
Indian wearing a white shirt with the.
| bosom i'll the. back ~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-20

rt
The first real estate sale for some time
sook place on Friday. Mr.. Sloane sold
Ills house and two lots OF the reserva-
tlol to Mrs. Conner. Consideration not
known.
DR.. Wheelock returned last evening
rom Belt and HighWood, where he has
oeen visiting the schools. The doctor
ieports the crops as looking splendidly
IN the section he visited.
I.G. Baker 81 Co.'s team took fright
Yesterday forenoon and circled around
@Wn for awhile, but Were finally caught.
40 damage was done save a corner out
" Joe Conrad's wood shed.
Attention il called to the new adver-
usement Of Cans u Klein. They are
ceiling off their stock OF summer goods
pelow cost fer the next thirty days to
MAKE room for their immense stock OF
winter goods now Ell route.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12
Democratic Jubilee.

The committee Of arrangements for
celebrating Cleveland's election, are
as follows: J. d. Turnbull, Monroe
Klock, J. T. Bostwick, G. Alpern, j.
Beck, T. H. Hunt, j. Potvin, A. l.,
Seaman, A. Harshaw, G. Golling, S.
L. Carpenter, c. w. Richardson, d.
McRae, w. H. johnson, w. B. Com
stock and T. Collins. The committee
have appointed tomorrow as the time
to celebrate, if weather permits. The
arrangements are not yet fully COM
pleted, but it is thought the process
sion will start from the Golling House
in the evening, to I'd street, then to
to Chisholm street, then to Fifth
street, then to Washington Avenue,
then to I'd street, then to Lewis street,
then to 1st street, then to Water
street, then to the bridge, then on
Dock street to Miller street, then to
Commercial street, then to Fletcher,
then to Dock street, and then to the
the Opera House, where speeches will
be made. Both bands have been
engaged, and there will be fireworks,
Examinations, and a general jubilee.
Every Democrat every independent
Republican every Butler man, and
every man opposed to James G.
Blaine is cordially invited to take
part in the celebration.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

with the Presidency-first one side
Selling it, then finding it too hot,
dropped it, and it was then seized by
the other. The Democrats held on to
it all Saturday afternoon and Sunday,
but Monday, the Republicans, on the
strength of certain private dispatches
insisted that the Democrats should
let go of the prize, but the Democrats
refused. They had hold of it, and
were determined to keep it until fair
count and the official declaration had
decided that they were not lawfully
entitled to it.
AS we go to press it is our firm be-
lief that Cleveland is elected.
Considerable money has been wag-
cred in this city on the result, besides
which the usual bets of hats, suit of
clothes, ETC., have been made.
Every person was extremely hun
cry for news. The usual question
when two acquaintance met was !:
whats the news? Any more dis
patches Gomez" The answer was
apt to be, if he was Il Democrat +:
"Cleveland's elected; he's got a plu-
rality of 1000" If he was a Re-
publican, his answer was "Blaine's
elected he has 900 plurality"
Yesterday there seemed to be no
doubt among Democrats that their
man had won, and Republicans did
not appear as hopeful as usual.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12
County Canvass.

The board of county canvassers
met at the Court House yesterday and
completed the canvass of votes cast
in the county on the 4th. The result
will be found on this page. Some of
the reports sent in by the election
clerks were very carelessly made out.
One, among others, for example, re-
turned the votes cast in one precinct
for "Lemuel Dafoe" instead of Lem
uel G.. Dafoe," and if these had been
counted separate, Mr.. Dafoe would
have been defeated. In one precinct
return, the votes given one Prohibi.
ton elector were left out. Another
was for James Denton" another was
for George Lester" another was for
civilian Stevens" One gave the
Republican electors at large 40 votes
sscc..-een a. .nem. : :..c. Q, s 40 each.
Many other mistakes were carelessly
made, which would allow partisan
board, if they felt so disposed, to turn
an election contrary to the will of the
people. The Alpena board, however,
were for justice, and votes were count-
cd for those they belonged to.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12
Politics at Athena.


The political situation at Alpena
the past week. has been somewhat ex-
citing-especially to those who had
bet money on the result. The news
received was conflicting. Both sides
claimed the Presidency. Wednes-
day night the Republicans claimed
New York by about 400 plurality.
This braced up the Republicans, and
they pulled out their money and
shook it in the faces of Democrats, but
very little was bet. Soon after another
report was received stating the Demo-
Gratis had won for sure. The Repub-
lican betters Immediately weakened,
and hid their money, while the Demo-
cratic betters fourished their money.
This state of things continued during
the week. First one side being hope
full, and then the other. The side
that was hopeful always had money
to bluff the other side, while the party
who was least favored by the dis
patches didn't appear to have any
money, until a favorable dispatch
raised their hopes, and they suddenly
discovered they had some wealth left.
On Monday the Republicans cir
culated report that mistake had
been discovered in one of the New
York city wards, where several thou
sand Butler votes had been counted
for Cleveland. This braced up the
Blaine men, and they Immediately
claimed Blaine's election. Dispatches
from Detroit to Democrats here soon
laid the rumor to sleep and stated
that Cleveland was all right.
While there was great anxiety, yet
the best of good nature prevailed
and on Saturday the associated press
dispatch which announced that Cleve-
land had plurality of AGO seemed
to settle the question, and Republic
cans began to give up hopes. Day
after day both parties played ball
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

wards and townships 1856 So lit
amendments that the vote hardly
recording Circuit Judge the the county and "A
On Legislative county 81 and 20
city ticket prevailed
the townships of Apena Maple Ridge and
Republicans had majority the First ward and the
townships Long Rapids Wilson and Green The majority Democratic
districts 37O majority in Republicans districts 75.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

A buggy horse owned by f. w.
Fletcher has learned how to unsnap
his fastenings, and then he sails home
at full speed from the bay shore mill,
taking with him the buggy; turns
corners all right; turns out for teams,
and when he gets TO his stable he
stops, and this is no fish story either.
The horse objects to being kept tied to
a post too long.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

As we 60 to press we are unable to
state definitely the result of election,
as regards State Senator and the Re-
preventative of the Alpens district.
The returns from Presque Isle county
will probably settle the question.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

There was an informal gathering
of Democrats and other persons OPP
posed to Blaine, at Culligan's Hall,
Monday night, to discuss the advisa-
bility of celebrating the election Of
Cleveland. A committee of sixteen
citizens was organized to make the
necessary preparations and to appoint
a time to ratify the victory.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12
Water Company.

At all election held last Thursday,
the stockholders of the Alpena Water
Company elected the following Off
GERS
President-Wm. H. Potter.
Secretary-Wm. E. Rogers.
Treasurer-Geo. l.. Maltz.
Directors-Wm. II. Potter, w. H.
johnson, Geo. l.. Maltz, VIM. Z.
Rogers, Albert Pack, A. w. Comstock
and J. D. Turnbull.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Robt. Ross and Thos. NcCandlish
have opened a store in the brick build
ing on Chisholm street, near the Al
pena House, which they have stocked
with groceries, provisions, etc, They
propose to deal in all kinds of provi-
sions, and will buy farm products at
the highest market prices, and will
sell at lowest rates. See adv't.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Some fifteen of the young men or
ganized themselves into a committee
the early part of this week, and cleared
the muddy crosswalks, so that ladies
could pass without wading in the
mud. They deserve thanks for their
enterprise.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

The tug lsbell had narrow escape
from being burned Saturday night.
Mr.. Alpern fortunately discovered the
fire before it got much Roadway and
by prompt work soon subdued the
fire
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

"Struck by lightning" said a lead
ing Republican as he gazed at the
dispatches on the night of election.
EYES," said a companion, "and I won
der if we will have to remain in the
wilderness twenty-four years."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Fred Lincoln arrived in town last
Sunday, from the north shore of Lake
Michigan. His business was to see
what damage had been done by last
weeks blow to his trap-nets in this
vicinity.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Geo. N. Fletcher and wife have
decided to the city of Alpena all their
right and title to Water street, and
that street is now public property
from Second street to the Churchill
property. The consideration is one
dollar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Burt Warwick and James Hunter
started this week for the north shores
of Lake Michigan, to gather white
fish spawn for the U. S. hatchery at
this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

DIR. T. J. Langlois and A. Longtin,
of Wyandotte, Michigan, who have
been visiting with A. J. Simmons, re-
turned to their home by steamer
Mackinac, last Thursday. During
their stay here, they killed seven deer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

White fish commenced spawning
last week, but just as the prospect of
getting a supply of the eggs for the
hatchery was very bright, the heavy
sea on the 4th carried away most of
the trap-nets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. !. F. Denton started
for Detroit last Sunday by steamer
City of Cleveland. The trip was to
consult medical authority in regard
IN Mrs. Denton,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Last Monday night the tug Fisher
brought in about $500 pounds of
trout; the Isbell, about $500; the
Fisherman, 1920, and the Davis,
about 5000 pounds. The fish we're
nearly all trout, and were caught on
the big reef.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

G. M. Rowley, of the Detroit paper
Co., was in town last week, but did
not appear as cheerful as usual. The
defeat of Blaine was the cause.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Our experiences for the past twenty
four years in the Presidential wilder
ness, fully enables us to offer advice
to cur Republican antagonists. Come
and get some Salt river experiences.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

The trapnets at Hammond's Bay
were blown out last week by the gale
that prevailed, and it is said they will
not be put in again. Only one lift
was made.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

j. N. Tiff, of New York, telegraph
ed his congratulations on the result OF
the election, last Friday, to friends in
TOWN
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Mrs. w. w. Wilson and children
have gone to Detroit, where they in
tend to reside. DR.. Wilson will re-
main in town for a short time vet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Mrs. j. N. Tallman gives dancing
social at the Culligan Hall tonight,
and it is to be the commencement of
her series of dancing lessons. Tickets
80 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

About 100000 white fish spawn
have already been collected for the
L. S. fish hatchery at Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

The first services in the new stone
church of the st. Bernard society, on
Chisholm street, took place last Sun
dav
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

County Clerk O'Brien got almost
as much majority as the Republicans
got votes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

James Mcnamara, the fusion can
didate, for State senator, made a
splendid run.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Fine line of odor cases and per-
fumes just received at Central Drug
Store.
HoUK q PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Thursday, the 9th, is the day APP
pointed by President Arthur as the
day for Thanksgiving.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

Prescriptions accurately compound
ed at Central Drug Store.
HouK q PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

The work of building the new roll
err skating rink is progressing. It
will be at the same place where the
one recently burned was situated.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

S. p. Wires has arrived in town
from Altoona, where he was collecting
white fish spawn.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

A Thanksgiving party is to take
place at Culligan Hall, ON Thursday,
the 27th.%
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

The City of Cleveland failed to ar
rive until Wednesday last Oh account
of the stormy weather. She cleared
down Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-11-12

James Trodden arrived at Bobbin-
way, Lake Michigan, with his fishing
apparatus last Saturday.