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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Mormon Vindictiveness.

SALT lake, Utah, January 26.-In
an interview this afternoon Governor
Murray says no charges were ever filed
by the Department of Justice when he
was marshal of Kentucky years ago, and
there is a conspiracy to defame him now.
1t is we'll understood here and at Wash
ington that Mormon agents from Salt
Lake and their allies-paid attorneys at
Washington and New York-are maxi
ing a determined effort to destroy his
usefulness. Governor Murray sent the
following dispatch this afternoon:
To the Hon. VIM. N. Springer, Wash
dngton, ID. c.
Press dispatches received here show
statements are before your committee
rejecting upon my official conduct as
marshal of Kentucky for some years.
Such statements are wholly false and
malicious, and / desire to notify your
committee that [ hold myself In instant
readiness to meet and crush n such
charges.
(Signed) E. Fl. MURRAY.
The Mormon press and church are
jubilant ove special dispatches sent
from Washington by Elder Caine, the
Mormon delegate from Utah, ANNOUNCE
ing the discovery of these pretended
charges against Governor Murray.
Every effort is being made by the Nor
mons to get Governor Murray out of
the Way.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Washington Notes.

AsHINGToN, January 29.-Logan
called up and had passed a joint resolu-
ton appropriating $11 900 for the i'm
provement of the pool above the dam
near the Rock Island arsenal.
All newspapers, publications and 9TH
er printed matter generally are to go in
the mails free of postage.
The senate has passed the house bills
making an appropriation of $4,000 for
the rebate of taxes on tobacco and $27,-
955 for the expenses of the legislature of
New Mexico.
Members of the house committee Oh
public lands say a bill will be reported
declaring forfeited all lands along the
Northern Pacific not completed within
the limits prescribed by the FORGETTING
grant act.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Explosion on the Canadian Pacific.

ST. PAUL, January 29.-The Globes
special from Winnipeg says news has
just been received Of a terrible explosion
on the Canadian Pacific railway east of
Port Arthur. The explosion occurred
at 5 am. on the 22nd inst. near Michi-
picattor. 1t was caused by dynamite
cartridges being left near the stove in
the office. Five men were killed; two
Of them lived three hours after the ex-
plosion, and the others were killed in
stantly. The bodies passed peninsular
harbor this morning on their way to
Port Arthur.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
The Wrong Orator.

The Hon. D~emosthenes Hornet had q
very pleasing experience lately. Mark
Twain was advertised to lecture in the
town of Colchester, but for some reason
failed to get around. In this emergency
the lecture committee decided to employ
Mr.. Hornet to deliver his celebrated lee
ture on temperance, but so late in the
day was this arrangement made. that no
bills announcing it could be circulated,
and the audience assembled expecting
the celebrated innocent.
Nobody in the town knew Mark, but
they had got the notion that he was
funny, and went to the lecture prepared
to laugh. When Mr.. Hornet was intro
duced they thought nothing of the name,
knowing that Mark Twain was a nom
de plume. The dcnOuenaent is thus told :
Mr.. Hornet commenced: ''Intemper-
ance is the curse of the country" The
audience burst into a merry laugh. He
knew it could not be at this remark, and
thought his clothes must be awry. He
asked the chairman if he was ali right,
and got eyes" for an answer.
Then he said Rum Stays more than
disease pa loud laugh. He couldn't
understand it, but went on. ut breaks
up happy homes !"-stilI louder mirth.
l IS carrying young men down to
death and hell !'-perfect howl of mer-
riment.
MI. Hornet began to get excited. He
thought they were guying him, but pro-
ceeded eve must crush the serpent!n
"a tremendous howl of laughter. Hor-
net couldn't stand it. "What I am say
ing is gospel truth! !" he cried The
audience fairly beloved with mirth.
'This is an insultv' cried Hornet.
dancing wildly about. More laughter,
and cries of go on, Twain ~
Then the chairman got the idea of the
thing-how he had omitted to explain
matters. He now interposed with a
statement of the situation, while folks in
the audience looked at one another in O
mighty sheepish way. And then Hor-
net told them he had meyer before got
into a town SO entirely populated by
asses and idiots, and at once left the hall.
Then the assemblage voted to censure
Twain and the chairman, and dispersed
amid deep gloom.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Panic at a Fire.

New York, January 3O.-A fire in
five-story apartment house No. 662,
Sixth Avenue, about midnight, created
a panic among the occupants. A num-
Der of those who occupied the upper
floor escaped to the roof in their night
clothes, and jumped to the adjoining
roof, six feet below. Mrs. Michael and
her grand daughter were probably
fatally burned. Three other tenants
were burned on the face and hands.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Funeral Ceremonies.

WASHINGTON, January 3O.-All pub
lie business was suspended to-day by the
senate and house and the funeral cere-
monies Of the late Congressman Mackey
Of North Carolina is progressing in the
house of representatives. Members of
both branches of the national legislature
are in attendance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Preparing for the Rush.

ST. PAUL, January 24.-The Northern
Pacific officials are engaged in making
new emigrant tariffs by which rates will
be lower than eve before ON this class
of passengers. The old policy gives
place to the new with a view to securing
a full share of the coming tide of emil
grafton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
BLaLNES

Those living in the country who wish to secure
"BLAINEs TwENTY YEARS OF CONGRESS. FROM LIN
COLIN TO GARFIELD" with $50 portraits of Congress
men, an impartial history OF national legislation, the
secession and civil war, public lands granted to rail-
road corporations, ETC., etc, should send their orders
to Butler & Blake or their agents, as this work cannot
be purchased elsewhere in the Territory.
Address BUTLER q BLAKE.
Holano M ~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Qualifications for Statehood.

WASHINGTON, January 29.-The sub
committee on territories ordered a favor
able report on Representative Town
sends bill providing that hereafter no
territory shall form a constitution or
apply for admission .as a state until it
shall contain a population equal to that
required in congressional districts, in
order to entitle them to representation
i'll the house Of representatives.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
-
A New Railroad.

MILWAUKEE, January 2S.-Surveys
have been begun for new railroad from
Schleisingerville, Wis, to Chicago. It
is surmised that the branch is intended
to give the Wisconsin Central a direct
line to Chicago, and railway men say
the Northern Pacific will then buy the
Wisconsin Central and branch, thus
having direct communication with Chi
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
The Canadian Pacific.

OTTAWA, January 2.-Papers in con-
nection with the recent guarantee of the
Canadian Pacific railway were laid be-
fore parliament with a communication
from President Stephenson, the capitsl
being fixed at $3.50. OO0, 900, Of which
$55, 900, 900 had already beenissued. The
company needed more money to prose-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06

John C.. New Sends in His Res
ignation as Assistant Secre-
tary Of the Treasury.
Dynamite Explosion on the Cana
dian Pacifc--Elevated Railway
Notwithstanding Notes
From Washington.
Resignation of John G.. Jew.

WASHINGTON, January 2s.-The res
ignation of J. c.. New, assistant secretary
Of the treasury was received here to-day
and will be delivered to the president in
a day or two. The Indiana delegation
held a meeting this evening and decided
to recommend the appointment of A.
D. Lynch, of Indianapolis, to fill the
VACANCY.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
hallway Securities.

New YORK, January 3O.-Private adj
vices by cable report a better feeling
abroad in regard to u railway securi-
ties and some bankers have received or
ders for bonds, which demand is usually
the prelude to buying stock.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Collision on the Elevated Railroad.

New YORK, January 3O.-A heavy fog
to-day has seriously intercepted travel
and traffic, and makes telegraphing
slow. On the elevated railway a heavily
laden train ran into another discharging
passengers at a station. The engine was
wrecked and the passengers were shaken
up, but nobody seriously hurt.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Destruction of Trees.

LONDON, January 3O.-Within a ra-
dius of ten miles of Aylesbury 200, 900
trees were blown down in the recent
storm 100, 900 on the estate of the Mar
quis of Aylesbury.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
Sheep Wanted On Shares.

Will have good, warm sheds, 100 tons Of No. one |
blue joint hay, and fine range. Apply to the RIVER |
Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-02-06
HARRIS g. LEWIS, Prop

Livery, Sale and Feed Stables.
Light and Heavy Turnonts, by the day, week or
month. Fine Teams a Speciality. Horses,
Wagons, Buggies and Harness on hand at all times
and for sale at reasonable prices.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
A Entting Affair.

The Cincinnati papers of Tuesday
give an account of an affray which oc-
Cured in that city the night previous,
in which DIR. r. A. Hasbrouck, son of
Mr.. A. Hasbrouck, of this village, is
charged with fatally stabbing man
named John Webber, an express driver
who in drunken state had been fol-
lowing the Doctor considerable dis
tance and finally attacked him, strik-
ing him several blows, when the DIR.
drew his knife from his pocket and
stabbed Webber, ,inhicting four wounds
two of which penetrated the lungs and
are regarded as fatal the others are
slight. The Doctor says Webber was
an entire stranger, whom he had never
before seen, and can give no reason
why he followed and assaulted him.
It is believed the Doctor acted entirely
in self-defense in the affair.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Arc Going WeatorNol

Arc You Going West or NOrthw est! !!
TO parties who contemplate trip to
the West or Northwest this coming
Spring, we desire 10 suggest the advis-
ability Of making some inquiry as to
the route they ought to take. In this
connection we want to call the attel =
ton of those interested the REAL j =
ducements offered by the Pennsylv, =
MIA Compan III the way of quick tim :,
prompt connections and unequaled f. =
cilit e3 for the safe and cOmfortab e
transportation of passengers of 4; IL
cidsses, BY this route you are carri, d
over the safest and best constructed
system of railways in the West. Y, II
are not subjected to any annoying on =
uibuS transfers, but landed in the New
| Union Passenger Station at Chicago,
from which the trains of several of the
leading Trunk Lines depart for points
throughout the West and Northwest.
You can purchase tickets and have
yOuf-3aggage checked through to des-
tination, avoiding all veXatious trouble
while en- route. IF you are going to
travel it is TO your advantage to secure
the best, and if you are ticketed Uta.
the Pennsylvania CompaDy's Lines
you are sure to get it.
Application for rates of fare, time
tables, etc, should be made to the
nearest Ticket Agent of the Cleveland
and and Pittsburgh Railroad, or to
e. a. FORD,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
PITTSBURGH, PA.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Another Successful Surprise Party

About eight o'clock Monday evening,
February II. a party of some forty per-
sons, both masculine and feminine, IN
about equal proportions, with MISCHIEF IN
their ey t.s. might have been seen vending
their way in the direction of David Lind
saws on East Main street, Ravenna. Ar
rived there they contiScated the premls-
es. and at once proceeded to appropriate
the personal property therein to private
use, the lady of the house being too much
surprised to offer resistance. AT this
luncture the grantee of the premises put
In an appearance, and luckily for the in
truders, his shot gun was not III feach
Beng confronted with the ghost OF the
immortal Scotch bard, would not have
given him greater surprise. Not till
told the gathering was Ill honor of his
Goth birthday, did he take i'll the sltua-
ton, and regain his normal condition.
Then with all the composure at command,
He requested the party to do their best,
While he would demurely act the guest.
| From the mum well filled baskets,
! the ladies soon provided a repasG GOOD
| enough for the crowned heads OF Europe,
| to which all present did ample justice.
| After all were filled, a beautiful china
| toilet set was brought forward, when +.
| p. Brainerd, Esq, made an appropriate
| imDromptu preSen tatlOn speech, which
was feelingly and happily responded to
by Mr.. Lindsay. These ceremonies over
with the greatest freedom the party in
dulged in a variety of social enjoyments
AS Lamartine has it, void of freedom
| where would virtue be?" Before the
1--WE sma'" hours the enjoymepts of the
pheasant occasion ended with hand shak
ing and friendly greeting, and the bene
dictions of the whole party, on the hos1
and hostess. All returned to their res
pective homes fully assured that Mr.. an6
Mrs, Lindsay will never again be so com
pletela surprised at any future birthday
anniversary. ONE OF THE PARTY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the Church, Friday, Feb. %,
Entertainment will be given by Mrs
Fl. B. Coe, Mrs. III. p. Brigham, Mrs
n elson Converse, Mrs. T. B. Dicken-
son, Mrs. d. Lord, Mrs. E. Lord, Mrs
A.. M. Hinman, Mrs. H. Sharp and
Mrs. A. M. Hills. Supper will be
served from to 7o'clock, A business
meeting will be held at half past four
All interested in the success of the So
ciety are cordially invited to be pres
ent. MRS. NJ. H. LOOMS, Pres.
MRS. A. M. HILLS, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
M MARRIBD

HERM MANN-SMITH-A the residence of the
bride, February 18th, by Rev r. NJ, Freshwa-
ter. Mr. Adolph E. Hermann and Mrs, Mary
A. smith. all of Ravenna.
PECK - LOOMS - At the residence of the
brides parents. in Ravenna, Portage Co. O.,
February u, by Rev. J. Trbby, Mr.. Ernest
F. Peck and Miss Hattie |. LoomiS, all of this
place
ALLING-BRODE DE.-Febrr ary 18th, 1884, by
Rev Andrew Wilson. at his residence, Mr.
Eddie J. Allipg. of johnson, Tlumbull Co.
O.. and Miss Myrtle A, Brode. of Shalersville
COLLINS the residence Of the
brides father in Hiram. O.. Feb. 18th, 1884
by y. P. Thayer, MIR. V. o. Collins and Miss
Carrie Cooper.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

THURSDAY morning ayoung lady
from Kent, on her way to visit her
sister, Mrs George Smith, at Salem,
met with an. adventure, or rather an
adventures. at Alliance. AS she got
aboard the train at the latter place, and
became seated "a woman with a child
little girl baby about three weeks old
asked her to hold it until she could go
into the station to get something or
other she named. The lady did so,
but much to her horror and embar
rAssment, the owner of the waif never
,me back. A satchel was left on the
seat, but in the confusion and worry
Of the new pOssessor of the deserted
humanity, she never thought to take
it up when she got off at this station
The case was referred to Mayor Faw
cett, but he could do nothing toward
Strengthening out matters. The child
at present writing is at Mr.. George
Smiths. It is barely possible the wo-
man was accidentally left at Alliance,
and may be in distress over her appa
rent loss. Yet if it is so. she was a
very careless mother Salem Rep.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Kavenua,s CoutrIbutton.

There has been no public meeting
held here nor any organized effort to
obtain supplies Tor the flood sufferers,
still the donations have been quite
liberal under the circumstances,
amounting to $246 in cash and eight
boxes of clothing and provisions,
which have been forwarded to the
proper committees. Of the money
contributions 800 was from Tyrian
Chapter No, 81. r, a. NJ, $50 from the
Court House officials, and $96 in sub
scriptions from various persons OBJ
tanned by Rev. r. M. Freshwater.
Doubtless an organized effort and a
thorough canvass of the town would
double the amount.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

A CLOSE CALL.-About IL o'clock
Tuesday night one ofthe workmeD en-
ployed in the Diamond Glass Works,
in making his rounds, discovered a
post by the sand oven to be on fire,
the flames having nearly reached the
roof of the building. The discovery
was timely, as few minutes delay
would have involved the total destruc
tion that fine establishment. AS it was
a single bucket of water prevented the
calamity.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Garry the NEWS.

In your days of biliousness, when
your liver is torpid and your skin yell
low, remember you have a never-fail-
ing friend in DR.. jones' Red Clover
Tonic, which is unequalled in purity
and etfibaciousness. In cases of dys-
pepsia, costiveness, ague and malarial
diseases, and diseases of the blood and
kidneys, its action is prompt and cure
speedy. Price 80 cents, of Belding g.
Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Griggs' GIycerine SaIye,

The best on earth can truly be said
of Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is
a sure cure for cuts, bruises, scalds,
burns, wounds, and all other sores.
VIII positively cure piles, letter, and
all kinds of eruptious. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Only
25 cents. For sale by Belding & Arm
strong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
A SURPRISE. Z.

On Friday evening. the 18th inst,
Mr. Bernard Walter and lady were
pleasantly entertained at their resi-
dence on West Main street, by large
company of friends, who took occasion
to celebrate Mr.. and Mrs. Walters
18th marriage anniversary. Hamm's
orchestra was in attendance, and dis
coursed fine music, while every one
seemed to be taking in an original
wedding. Mr.. and Mrs. w. enjoyed
their surprise hugely, and desire us 10
extend their thanks to all who remem-
bered them SO kindly by their compli-
ments. *x*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
AN exchange thus speaks of the ad-
vantages of the home paper:

vantages of the home paper:
"Of course you can get large city
weekly, filled with rapes, scandal cases.
cock fights, etc, for less money than
you are obliged to pay for either of
your local papers, but those city week
lies do not advertise your county and
make your property more valuable.
They don't help along your schools
and ourches; they don't publish your
c. u y news; they say nothing about
you r your town and have no interest
in you. A good newspaper is of as
much advantage to town or county
as are good schools. If one of our
farmer friends should happen to step
into the office of one of these newspa-
pers, he would find out in about two
minutes he lad no cordial welcome
there, such as he would receive in the
printing offices at home. Stand by
your home papers, for they always
stand by you and are ever on the look
out for your iDteres ts.n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Tho Ladies' Aid Sociafv of tho n
Verde SEYMOUR, Sec,

The Ladies Aid Society of. the Dis
ciple Church will give supper Friday
evening of this week, in the basement
of the Church. Supper served from S
to p. M, by Mrs. White, Mrs. Hol-
comb, Mrs. Durham, Mrs. Mcbride,
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Evans.
MRS. DIR. Johnson, Pres.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
THE MARKETS'

RAvRNNA, Feb 30 1884.
FIoUR-New Process, $i-so Pastry 81 90
per sack; o. K.&1 30.
FEED-Bran, s5c. per 10 lbs; Middlings.
ri. 81; Chop, $1.3S; Corn Meal, 81 S5; Oil meal
New. Process. Sl.s5. Old. $3.50; Cotton Seed
Meal, $1.75
WHEAT-96c a 81 90.
cORN-shellet brings 6oc.; ears, 300.
OATS 3 cts.
RYE-No. brings Soc.
BARLEY-None In market.
HAY-Sellin at 81 q $40; according 10
quality. Rtady sale.
REEF-Per cwt.. IS 90.
HOGS-Dressed,$ 81 SOC 81 o. per cWt,
LARD-City rendered l21sC
sMoKED MEATS-City sugar Cured Hams
selling at I6c; Country l4c
shoulders. CITY cured selling ui i4c Dried
Beef selling at 49,.
POOLTRY-Small supply in the market
Chickens, dressed, buyers pay IL ents; i've 7c
Trrties dressed, H.. live lOc.
BUTTER 0c.
UHEEsE-Boxed 1914 =; Retails ID a 16c.
EGGs-buyers pay 2Jc per doz
PoTAToES-Buyers pay 2t925c pr bu.
DRIED APPLES-6c.
REANs-Choice handpicked in good demand
mt % 20 per bu. Medium 81 70.
VINEGAR-fure cluer .febaIls Eo'' per sai
TALLOW-Buyers pay 61sc
HiuES-ereen, trImm 81. MOI, 7r.; NO =, DC
FEATHERS-Best retail ut 75s.
WHITE LIME-$1 10 per bDl.
WATER LlME-S1 10
sALT-Diamond = sells at 81 @b; Gne 81 40.
WOOD-Stove 81 50dS9 90; 8 feet wood 50 10
q s. 80 per cord.
SUGAAS-
Coffee sells for ~;
Extra q .....-.......-......-..-..- &c
Granulated 1OC
PulVerlZeu .......-..........'...' A~1aN
Crushed ........................-- -.1z1Sc
Brown Observation-Disclosures. ~ &c
MoLAssEs-
New Orleans sells for. .6O a. foc
White Drip SYRUP. ..-......... Foc
Gloden Drip "a ........... 6Oc
SEEDS
Glover Seed. prime, buyers pay......-
Timothy ......................"...
Ae0
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

Or. Frazier's agic Ointmen
A sure cure for Little Grubs in the
skin, rough skin, etc. 1t will remove
that roughness from the hands and
face and make you beautiful. Price
soc. Sent by mail. For sale by II.
Waterman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Pj2TAGE. co. OFFICIAL REGISTER.

Common Pleas sTidos-George f. Arrel. Ioungs-
town; w. Il. Spear.
Warren. Ohio.
Re ,rssentattue IN Le0isLGturs-A. Nj. Sherman
Kent. Ohio.
Pro6ate Jud0e-Cornelius A, Reed, Ravenna,O.
O,u,ltv CEerk-John Porter, RaveDna.
County AUDITOR LeGrand Ulin, &avenna.
County TredsUrer-M. A. jenkins kaVenna'
SLgrij-W iliiam wilcox. Ravenna.
Rseorder-Philo Bierce. Ravenna. {.
Prosecuting AttOrney-l. I: siddall. Ravenna
Observation-Disclosures e. Nichols, Garrettsville,
A. b. Merrill, Newton
Falls; Orrin Smythe
SufieId
In Hr,oory DtrectOrs-AmzI Wilmot, MantuH, . !;
>'" Charles X. DoU. ,,ie,
Streetsboro, o.; W.
Coffin, Ravenna,O ..
County Surusysr-Jedediah Cole, Garrettsvllle.
Goronsr-Alfred H. Barlow, kootstown, o..
School E1dminers--O. F. Haymaker, Earlvllle; !;
D. ID. Pickett, Ravenna;
John Meharg, RavenHa.