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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

GEN. LEW WALLACE, American min
lister to Constantinople, said to a report
er: "In the three years that / have
been in Constantinople, which is a COM
mercial center, / have seen our flag on
two ships in that harbor. One was the
Namouna, James Gordon Benefits
yacht, and the other was on the United
States ship Quinnebaugh. This is bad
for the Fourth of July orators, but it is
a fact which the people might as well
know. [ never have seen our flag upon
a ship of commerce or a steamer there.
1t is a matter of establishment to the
Turks. They know our strength, our
wealth and our producing capacity, and
naturally ask where our ships are. Tur-
key is naturally a rich country, of from
q, 900, 900 to $4,000, 900 of people. They
manufacture nothing, but are dependent
for the most ordinary necessities of life
upon foreigners. / know no better
market to be striven for in Europe or
Asia than Turkey"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE Northern Pacific has leased the
lines of the Oregon Railway and Nav
igation company at a guaranteed inter
est on the stock of the latter company
Of 6 per cent interest the first year, I per
cent the second, and s per cent there
after. The contract covers a vast amount
Of property-nearly 700 miles Of railroad,
the steamship and steamboat lines.
docks, the interest in the Northern
Pacific Terminal company, and minor
properties. The Union Pacific has a
traffic contract for ten years with the O.
r. & N. Co. on almost the same terms
as that made with the Northern Pacific
in the fall of 1880. The only difference
is that the Northern Pacific's is in per-
petuity. For the next ten years the
Union Pacific will go into Portland on
precisely the same basis as the Northern
Pacific does now. 1t is probable the
formal transfer of the 0. r. & n. will
take place by the end of August.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE following report Of the Boston
wool market under date Of August 9Th
will be interesting to many of our
readers:
The demand for wool continues good.
Prices are steady and firm. Manufactur-
ers are purchasing freely at prices now
current. Sales of Ohio and Pennsylvania
1902 for x, and 1906 for Xxx and
above. Michigan X fleeces are selling
at 30@31 per pound, principally 80.
Combing and delaine feeces have been
in moderate demand at 3255@35 for Mich
igan and Ohio fine delaine, and 35@37
for fine and No. 1combing. Unwashed
woods are in moderate demand and sales
have been made to some extent at l7O
%, as to quality, with very choice lots
higher. California wool has been quiet
with moderate sales. Pulled woods have
been in moderate demand with sales at
30@35 for common, choice and super.
Business in foreign wool is Of no impor-
lance. Australia is neglected and car
pet wool quiet.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
The following is Bradstreet's con

The following is Bradstreet's COM
mercial summary on August 1st, which
is in some degree a hopeful presentation
of the case: From several Of the more
important cities throughout the United
States from which Bradstreet's receive
kilograms concerning the state of trade,
word is received that there is some i'm
provement and that merchants regard
the outlook for the fall business more
hopefully. In the leading grain c~enters.
however, the movement of general
merchandise is quite as small as that
previously reported. The only excep-
ton has been in the export movement
of. grain from the Atlantic seaboard,
which has increased largely. Export
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

ers, encouraged by the excellent quality
of the new wheat, the low prices and
late excess of ocean tonnage, made rath-
er free purchases. The shipment of
wheat has Stacked some since, but en-
gagements of steamers for forward sail
ing are noticeable. Ocean freight rates
have naturally advanced, and are on
the average 50 per cent. higher than six
months ago. In domestic trades, the
few reported gains were mainly of dry
goods and kindred lines. At first hand
they have shown some gain, but are
only moderately active, as compared
with last year. Jobbers are quiet and
buyers are taking sparingly. Receipts
Of wheat have greatly increased both
here and at the west. This, with good
weather at home and abroad, has de-
pressed prices. Steel rails have been
sold at 1926, which is another cut, and
the lowest prices on record. The move
ment of anthracite coal is slightly bet
ter, and mining will be OF full time ac-
cording to the present outlook. Cotton
speculation is dull and outside buyers
are away. Closing quotations show a
decrease of II points. There has been
increased activity in the wool trade with
greater steadiness, but no important
change in prices.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

TEXAS cattle fever has appeared at
various places in Kansas. The state
veterinarian Of Illinois has recommend
ed that the entire southern and south
that no cattle be allowed to enter Illi-
nois from that direction without a clear
bill of health, which must also show
that the cattle have not come from the
infected belt of country within sixty
days prior to shipment.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

GOVERNOR CROSBY is entitled to a
large share of credit for the prompt
action he has taken to prevent, SO far as
in his power, the Introduction into
Montana of Texas fever, now known to
exist as far north as Wyoming, from
which territory several drives are being
made to Montana. The stockmen, and
as well all citizens of the territory, in
view of the Importance of the stock in
dustry. are under obligations to the
executive for the interest he has taken
In the premises and should heartily
second his efforts to keep the disease
beyond the confines of Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

TELEGRAPHIC advices received yes
terday from Boston state that wool has
advanced one cent in the past two weeks
and that the sales are large and the
market active. This will be encourage
ing news to the wool growers of Mon
tana, most of whom have shipped their
wool, and will consequently get the ben
eft of the advance. There is promise.
however, of a continued good market
and a gradual advance in prices. Mon
tana wool being a. favorite class with
manufacturers will get the full benefit
of this activity in the market.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

P. P. Shelby, general freight agent Of
the Union Pacific railroad, telegraphs
from Omaha under date of the I'd inst,
that the Infection among the Nebraska
cattle was genuine Texas fever, but he
believes it has been completely stamped
out. No new cases had been reported
during the past two days, and extra
precautions have been taken to prevent
the cattle from coming in contact with
the infected spot and trail.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

SAM'L B. EEKINs, the master political
worker, has resigned the presidency of
the First National Bank Of Santa Fe,
which he has held for thirteen years
past, in order to give his whole time to
the campaign. Elkins' management of
the Blaine boom prior to the convention
shows that he is a host in himself as a
political worker.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

SENATOR PLUMB Of Kansas, just
returned to Washington from North
Carolina, speaks very hopefully of re-
publican prospects there, and thinks the
state will go for Blaine. He is confident
Of the result at large in the country, and
says republican prospects are better now
than they were four, eight or twelve
VoarS 400
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE delinquent tax list of Dawson
county was published in the Glendive
Independent last week, filling about
two pages Of that paper. People down
that way do not seem to respond to the
call of the tax gatherer very promptly
and the result is a "fat taken for the
newspaper.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

A SPECIAL Liverpool cable On the 4th
inst. to the Drovers' Journal denotes a
steady market for American cattle and
sheep. The former are 14015 cents per
pound and the latter I5@16 cents per
pound, estimated at dead weight.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE Northern Pacific having reduced
the rates on east bound cattle from
points west of the Missouri, the Cana
dian Pacific will make a corresponding
cut on their rate, all of which will be
appreciated by the cattle kings.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE corner stone of the pedestal of
Bartholdi's statue of Liberty Enlighten-
ing the World, at Bedloe's island, near
New York city, wa laid on the 9th
inst. with interesting ceremonies.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE call for the democratic territorial
convention at Deer Lodge, on Thursday,
Sept. 25th, appears in the Independent.
Choteau county is entitled to six dele
gates,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

MAUD S. has just surpassed all former
records by trotting a mile in 1909, and
on a slow track at that. The mare is
now a quarter of a second ahead Of Jay
Eve See.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13
THE RIVER Press.
Published every Wednesday, morning by
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Company.

THEY had an election in Alabama a
day or two ago in which the democrats
made a clean sweep. They always do.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THE restrictions on the entrance of
live stock into Manitoba from the Unit
ed States have been withdrawn by the
Canadian government.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

THERE was an election for county Of
ficers in Utah on the 4th inst. Nor
mons were elected in every county in
the territory.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

A. j. DAVIDSON of Helena, in con-
junction with John Healy of San Fran
cisco, has purchased 100000 pounds of
wool this season.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-13

J. I. CASE has arranged to trot Jay
Eye See against the 2::09a record of Maud
S. on the 18th at Belmont Park, Phila-
delnhia.
The bee., 1884-07-05
CLARA TO LOUISE.

DEAR Lou: / shall leave for Harper's
Ferry next week. The girls will all be
there by the latter part of the month.
The household was very indignant at your
letter last week. Much surprise was MANI
tested al your endorsement of the re-
moval of Miss NJ j. P. Ifind that it created
great deal of sensation. A petition
has been sent to the Commissioners; am
sure it ill do no good, as the trustees
are detel mined to carry out the necessary
reforms in the High school.
didn 60 down on the Sparta excur-
sion, but was accompanied to the wharf
by w. and saw the boat off. The false
report that was circulated by some evil
persons injured the Sparta's great deal.
Notwithstanding, Onr mutual friends w.
ID. b. and j. III. ). kept in good cheer,
and at half-past six the w. w. Corcoran
pushed from her wharf and sailed down
the Potomac.
saw many of my friends on board who
are deeply interested in the success of
that cluh. One year ago had splendid
time with the Sparta's and [ regretted
very much that was unable to 60 down
with them according to promise. c..
informs me that so far as the excursion
itself was concerned it was good, and while
the crowd was not large the Sparta's are
entitled to their usual amount of credit.
L suppose you have heard of Capt. G.
cowhidi lg Capt. X. l don't knowwho
wrote ii e artitle, but Imust say, it was out
Of place for Capt. X. to write such an arti-
Gle if reports are true. have been in
formed that it was just one or two days
prior to the cowhiding of Capt. X. that he
SUBMIT ed several proposition to Capt. q.
in regard to the harmony in the two COM
panies. The general presumption is, that
Capt. Il. wanted to prejudice the
men against Capt Gray. if such consolida-
ton took place as they had agreed upon.
If such are the facts i'm the case, Lou,
think Capt. Il. deserved TO De coWhlded
and that good. I don't approve of any
man attempting to kill another for the
purpose of building himself up. Indeed
the affair created the widest sensation,
in the I[ousehold
The trustees will be appointed next
week; the presumption is that Prof. G.
will be the successful man. The people
will be satisfied with anybody except j.
HI. B. 1 hope that he will be a good man and
one who is not tyranical over the teachers.
am not well this week, so please eX-
cuse short letter. Do you intend to 20
down on the Orpheus excursion next
week?
Yours, truly,
CLARA
The bee., 1884-07-05
THE GRAY-KELLEY I'M
BROGLIO.
Yours, truly,
CLARA,

The local item fiend has charge OF the
military items for this week, the battle
royal between the gallant captains of Cos
Aand B of the Capital City Guard, result
ing in leaving one in the hospital
and the other i'm the guardhouse.
The only party concerned in the fight who
comes out with honor is the little Il
year old sister-in-law of Capt. Kelley, who
deserves gold medal for pluck and judg-
ment as much as ally soldier who wears a
medal of honor to-day. This clnOnicler
of events military does not ut this
time feel called upon to enter into the
merits or dcmerits Of the late unpleasant
ness which has set the town agog, prefer
ing to wait the end of the third act. which
is billed for Monday next, but without
prejudice to either party, and outside OF
all consideration of who was or who was
not right or wrong, the bravery of that
little girl commands our highest respect
and admiration, and we beg leave to take
off our hat TO little Lizzie Smith; she has
pluck.
The bee., 1884-07-05

1he young West End Pioneer
Club is preparing for a drill with
the Eastern Star Pioneer. Club.
Inc time will be named i'm the
coming week; Captain VIM. John
son is doing all he can to make a
success.
Tie OrloIe Glee has reorganiz-
ed, aud are to be known hereafter
as a social Beneficial club. They
VIII give a picnic at Van Ness
fark on the 18th inst. These
young men, Messrs, Manual Will
Hams, Frank +. Jefferson and 9TH
ers have done great deal to build
up this class of young men.
The bee., 1884-07-05
IN MEMORIAM.

The memorial services held last
Sunday by the Law Department of
Howard University was well at
tended. The programme was ad-
mirably arranged ard was well
carried out. There was a COM
mendable brevity about everything
Mr.. Dents eulogy upon MIR.
Toombs was well prepared and
showed commendable research.
But the full effect was somewhat
lost in delivery as the euloglst was
not very familiar with his manu-
script. Mr.. Lawson's eulogy upon
Combs showed very good taste all
the way through. 1t was we'll de-
livered and well received. The
speeches of Mr.. Asbury, MIR. Lind
and Mr.. Dean were fitting tributes
to departed friends. Bat by far the
most pleasing part of the services
the music, Mrs. Warmers rendi-
lion of "Nearer my God to Thee.''
fully sustained her well earned rep
utation as an artist of the first-class
This was Emma Abbott's favorite
church piece. 1t was es-
peciaIly composed for her. We
think It's rendition last Sunday full
ly'.up to the highly raised expecta-
tons of the very appreciative audi
ence present.
The other selections, rendered
by Mrs. Waring, Miss Carrie sy-
phax, Miss Nichols, Messrs. But
ler, Brody, Upshaw, and Lee, and
Mr.. Fleet were very appropriate.
We do not think it well for the
young gentlemen to put off an oc-
cation like this for SO long a time.
Though we understand there were
reasons for it on this occasion
The bee., 1884-07-05
AN ELECTOR DECLINES.

ALBANY. n. Y, July 1.-The
Evening Journal says that it is
understood that the Rev. William
b. Derrick, colored, of New York,
but formally of Albany, has de-
cllned the nomination of elector-
at-large on the Republican ticket.
Affidavlts charging Derrick with
not being an American citizen
have been filed with the "Evening
Journal" and rather than have
the question arise Derrick, it is
understood, has decided to with
draw.
The bee., 1884-07-05
ONE OF LOGAN'S BAYONET
CHARGES.
Peoria (Ill.) Transcript.

PeOr?G (Ill) Transcript.
A member of the old 31st tells
a little story of that Belmont at
tack and victory, which illustrates
Logam's dash and energy. Said
he, 4" We embarked at Cairo, on
transports, and landed secretly a
few miles above Belmont. The
rebels were in force at Columbus
and at Belmont, nearly opposite
Columbus. We swooped down
on the Belmont outfit, amp after a
sharp fight, cleaned out the town.
In those days, the early part of
the war, whenever a body of union
troops had fight, and won it, it
was thought to be the thing to
have big blow out, speeches and
bonfires and music and all that.
The Belmont victory was no ex-
ception. We had a great time
that night. General McCIernand
made a roaring speech, and so did
Logan, | believe. We had great
bonfres and an extra supper, and
all the bands out, and kept it up
until pretty near daylight. Then
it was found out that during the
night, while we were celebrating,
the rebels had landed big force
from Columbus to our side of the
river, and cut US off completely
from our transports. We were
dazed at this, and in a mighty
tight place. Logan was the first
to realize 1t, and after some discus
sion, he got permission from Gen
eral McClernand to try and GU
his way through the rebel Gordon
and open the road to the transports
This was done in bayonet charge
and was one of the most gallant
feats of the war.
The bee., 1884-07-05

We welcomesto our exchange list
the "People's Advocate" of Wei
don, N. c., "Justice, New York,
The "Wheeling Tribune" DIR.
Tanners "Cnurch review" "The
Rising Sun, and "Home Protec-
tion," Philadelphia, Pa.
The bee., 1884-07-05

which we hope will not occur again
The committee of arrangements
request us to offer the thanks of
the association for assistance rem
dered in music, and to the trustees
OF the 18th street Presbyterian
Church for the use ssof the church
on that occasion.
The bee., 1884-07-05

estimates Of advertising furnished on appli-
cation. Objectionable advertisements will not
\. inserted at any price. All remittances
.,,ora he made by draft postal money order,
..,,r.ss orregistered letter. Money forwarded
!, any other way, is at the sender's risk. In
s.n5fnr money, the amount and what it is 70
.s,,Id bc distinctly stated.
AN business letters, etc, should be ad-
dressed 70
~ col VIM MURRELL.
Business Manager,
The BEE.
Washington ID. G.
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WHERE THE BEE CAN BE HAD.

WHERE THE BEE CAN BE HAD.
AZ. paIkety's, NJ. Street, between 18th and
y Northwest
n Beller, Druggist, corner 10Th and NJ
s,rpt. Northwest.
Henry Poand's, corner AZ and Pennsyl-
,auia Avenue, southwest.
Wm /. Freeman, corner 18th and M. Street
Northwest
philadelphia House, SiS Pennsylvania Ave.
Northwest.
wast Washington, JAMES l.. TURNER
lu7 Montgomery st.
HANSON. Gen'l Agent.
The bee., 1884-07-05

Notice.
Go to "PAYNES" Barber
Shop, 352 Penna. Ave-, near a
St., for a first-class Shave, Hair cut,
Shampooing, &C., where each Gus
toner is supplied with clean towels,
and will be waited upon by an
efficient corps of workmen the
best in the City, Also we sell II
Shaveing tickets for 100.
MOSES PAYNE.
Manager.
WI. WALKER,
Proprietor.
The bee., 1884-07-05

How TO MAKE CANDY.-This book gives
full directions for making all kinds of plain
and fancy candy. The recipes for making
caramels, chocolate drops, French mixed and
all other kinds of candies contained in this
confectioners. Any one can have these can
dies at home. at less than ONE THIRD the usu-
al cost Sent post paid to any one sending att
once the names of fifteen married ladies, and
30 cents in postal notes or Is two cent stamps
Address,
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Miss Martha Matthews left the
city for the country this week.
Mr.. c. Z. Butler of Manassas,
Va, wac in town this week.
Miss bort Turleigh died last
Sunday and was buried Tuesday.
Mrs. Lewis III. Douglass has
gone home to attend the funeral of
her brother.
The picnicof Co. b. Capital City
Guard has been postponed until
Friday, July, 11th, at Van Ness.
Hon. John IL. Smith, minister
10 Liberia arrived in town last
week.
The 10Th street Baptist Sunday
school gave fine Basket picnic on
Tuesday last, The children had a
nice time during the day
Persons leaving the city and de-
sire the BEE sent to them, please
notify the general agent III. L. Han
son.
Frank w. Jones, aecompanyist Of the
Washington Harmonic Society, left the city
with the troupe, last saturday. He is a
young man of excellent musical ability as
pianist.
Mr.. Alfred Howard, whose
name we mentioned in last weeks
issue, was third corporal of Co. b
Capital City Guard and an active
member.
The gypsey entertainment that
will be given at the John Wesley
church promises to be grand. Mrs.
Rev. j. w. Cowles is laboring
hard to mrke the affair a success.
Senator w. p. Kellogg has been
permitted to appear before the
Springer committee. Mr.. Kellogg
will now have an opportunity to
vindIcate himself.
Next week and then the coun-
try will be in a political blaze.
There are few cOlored democrats
who will attend the democratic
convention at Chicago.
In our next issue we will treat our readers
10 article which will be well worth their
lerllstl on the Bo-calIed revolt in the ranks OF
he Republican party. We have intended to
say something on this subject for some time
but have deferred doing so for further deve
opements
Everybody shonld read the BEE next week
Capt. S. w. Mckinley, of Char
lesion, S. G. is in the city, the
guest Of his brother, Mr.. w. Nc
hnley, OF SOC Z street. Capt,
Mckinley is one of the most active
Young republicans of the Palmetto
State, and is chairman of the LIST
Congressional district.
MIR. II. F. Grant. superintendent
Of 1.-THE Union Wesley Sunday
School, deserves credit for the
good government of the school.
The review on last Sunday was ex-
ceiIent. The young ladies are
deeply interested in the work.
The Rev. Henry V. Plummer.
Of Maryland. is now chaplain Of
the ninth cavalry. This gentle
man is colored man and through
the persistant demands of Hon.
Hart b .Holton the President by
and with the advice of the Senate
appointed Mr.. Plummer chaplain
with the full rank Of captain in
the .. s. army. Inch by inch we
The bee., 1884-07-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The patrons and friends of the
BEE are hereby notified that all
communications must be addressed
to the BEE Publishing Company
at our new office, No. 1109 | ST.,
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claiming connection with this pa
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of sill subscriptions, and any bills
paid to other parties without the
agents seal to receipt, it will be
done at the risk ofthe person or
persons who make such payment.
Always have the money ready for
the agent at the end Of each
month.
The bee., 1884-07-05

Miss Martha Matthews left the
city for the country this week.
The bee., 1884-07-05

Mr.. c. K. Butler of Manassas.
Va. wac in town this week.
The bee., 1884-07-05

Miss bort Turleigh died last
Sunday and was buried Tuesday.
The bee., 1884-07-05

Chicago boasts or a woman that has
hair seven feet long. Now, we are not a
betting man, but we are ready to wager
everything we own, right down to our
suspender buckles, that this is tha Wo-
man who makes our butter.
The bee., 1884-07-05

Mrs. Lewis Ill. Douglass has
gone home to attend the funeral of
her brother.
The bee., 1884-07-05
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