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The river press., 1884-08-27
Bad Railroad Break in the BadIands.


On Monday disastrous storm beyond
Glendive washed out about eight miles
Of the Northern Pacific railroad and
prostrated all the Western Union wires
The break in the railroad will not be
repaired until tomorrow, it is thought,
and as yet only one telegraph wire has
been got into working order. AS con-
sequence of all the complication we have
had one train (and no mail) from the east
since Monday night. A train is expect
ed to come in from Glendive tonight,
but as it will start from this side of the
break, it is not at all likely that it will
bring other than local mail The east
ern mail can hardly be expected to
reach Helena before Friday or Saturday
night, at which time there will probably
be enough to stuff the Helena post office
full, as there will be almost weeks
mail come at one time.-Independ
The river press., 1884-08-27
Hitting a Nail on the Head.

LONDON, August 2o.-Clements R.
Markham, secretary of the Royal Geo
graphical society, who served in the
Artic expedition of 1851, in search of
Sir John Franklin, has written letter
saying: 1.-The accusation ofmurderand
cannibalism made against the Greely
party is disgrace to American journals.
Decency would have suggested silence
until Greely had submitted his report to
the government" Markham continu-
ing says: The American navy depart
ment should have controlled and been
responsible for the expedition. The
party should never have been left with
out a depot ship wintering within an
accessible distance of them. The diff
Guilty Of navigating the channels north
of Smiths Sound was ignored and pre-
cautions neglected, hence the catastrophe
for which there is no cause. Lieutenant
Greely's observatory work will form q
valuable supplement- to the series of
The river press., 1884-08-27
Disastrous Fire.


SHAMoKIN, Pa, August 21.-A fire
broke out yesterday in the Buckridge
mine stone. / 500 feet from the surface.
The company bought the Greenback
colliery, adjoining, the workings Of
which are higher than those OF the
Buckridge colliery The intention of
the company was to bore a hole 80 feet
in length from the Greenback to the
Buckridge colliery and turn creek
into both collieries, and by flooding them
put out the fire. While the men were
engaged in this work to-day gas sudden
ly poured in from the burning mine and
before the men could escape seven OF
them fell victims of the deadly gas. 1t
is impossible to reach their bodies as
both mines are full of gas and the fire is
increasing. Eleyen mules were also
burned
The river press., 1884-08-27

observations which were taken by the
ships discovery in l845. The members
of the Greely expedition are mistaken,
however, ia stating that Beaumont's
Cape Britannia was visible from Lincoln
Bay on the west side of Robeson Chan
mel. The real Cape Britannia is invis-
ible from Lincoln Bay, the most distant
visible land being Cape May and Mount
Hooker The point which Lockwood
and Brainerd reached was Cape May,
rot Cape Britannia. The next land
they reached was Beaumont Island
with a smalI island between it and the
main land of Britannia
The river press., 1884-08-27
A Visit to President Arthur.

NEW York, August 21.-President
Arthur received this morning at the
Fifth Avenue hotel the officers of the
Greely relief expedition, including Com
mander Schley, Commander Coffin,
Lieutenant Emery, Chief Engineer
Melville, and u dozen others. Secreta-
ries Chandler and Lincoln, and Gen.
Butler, who had called to see the presi-
dent, were present. Secretary Chandler
informed Commander Schley that the
president had decided to appoint him
chief of the bureau of equipment and
recruiting in place of commodore Earl
English, who commands the European
squadron. With the office of chief of
the bureau in the navy department goes
the rank of commodore
The river press., 1884-08-27
An Appeal.

!, Is there any action to be taken reia-
1--WE to Choteau county exhibit at the
,alr? Our exhibits will do more to at
uact attention to the agricultural re-
sources of the county than any other
means that could be devised, and we
urge upon those interested in the per-
tthlahent th9 prosperity Of the county 20 give
lnls matter attention. We do not wish
~ oIr people to be Indifferent to this really
SSneap means of showing what we can
w IN the way of crops. A railroad
1%ninlng to this section would ask f1rst,
az wan you raise grain?" What - the
ttAVent of your grain producing. sec.
Soas"' Our answer can be, Almost
very foot of lard In Choteau county IS
The river press., 1884-08-27
Attempted Murder and Suicide IN Butte

A man by the name of Westlake, of
Butte, who has not been living on very
good terms with his wife, recently as
saulted her and she had him placed un-
der bonds to keep the peace. He left
the court and went up to see his wife.
It is said he carried a knife; at all
events, in the struggle they both fell
from the verandah, distance of twelve
feet. Mrs. w. was severely hurt; West
lake only slightly injured. He was
again arrested and attempted suicide,
using small pocket knife to accomplish
his purpose. He was prevented from
doing serious harm and lodged IN jail.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Strayed or Stolen.

From the ranch of the undersigned
sorrel mare branded WY on left thigh,
having sucking colt with her. Also
bay mare colt, one year old, with the
same brand. A liberal reward will be
paid for information that will lead to
their recovery. w. O. YARD,
Fort Benton.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Fort Benton, Montana. Wednesday, August 27 1854.

grain producing" and it should be so
shown. We cannot afford to have other
counties take the lead Of ours when ours
can safely vie with any of them both as
to the number of bushels per acre and
the weight of same The results of last
year We're simply astonishing-oats run
ming to 56 pounds to the bushel In
TACT the results Of raising grain and pro
duce OF all kinds ip Choteau county are
phenomenal.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Teachers Institute.

The Teachers Institute of Choteau
county will be held at the school house
in Fort Benton on the 22d day of Sep
tember, 1884, commencing at 10 o'clock
a. M, and continuing in session three
days. All teachers holding certificates
are required to be present and ali per-
sons interested in educational matters
are respectfully requested to attend.
J. w. WHEELOCK,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, August %, 1884.
The supreme court this afternoon re-
yersed the decision in the case OF Joseph
w. Hanna and ordered new trial. The
decision was based on the fact that Mel
sons wife, the only person present at
the homicide, was not called as wit
ness by the prosecution, although the
district attorney had stated to the jury
that she was present.
The case of Carl Addison, sentenced
To hang at Bozrman on September 1st,
was also reversed, the verdict not being
supported by the evidence. T.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Governed by the Appropriation

WASHINGTON, August 2l-An inter
esting question regarding the construc-
ton of public buildings was decided at
the treasury department to-day, in effect
that the supervising architect, i'll pre-
pairing plans and specifications for such
buildings, shall be governed entirely by
the amount of money appropriated by
congress for the purpose, without any
regard to future expectations.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Estrayed.

One gray mare, brandrd JF on left
shoulder also j II B and circle bar on
left hip; weight about 700 or 800 pounds.
A liberal reward will be paid to
any one giving information as to her
whereabouts. Address Silas Butcher,
care of McCuaig & Gehring, Dupuyer.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Sheep for Sale.

1000 wethers, two and three years
old; $500 ewes and lambs; SO head of
thoroughbred merino and half-breed
Shropshire bucks. These sheep have
been bred to thoroughbred merino and
Shropshire bucks, and are of superior
grade. Apply to
G. D. PATTERSON,
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The river press., 1884-08-27
Not Ready for Trial.

KANSAS CRY, August 21.-The Jour
nails Bonneville, Mo-, special says: !:
Frank James arrived here to-day to
stand trial on the charge of completely
in the Otterville train robbery on the
Missouri Pacific in 1876. The case will
be called tomorrow. It is said that the
defense will move for new trial.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Taken Up.

One gray mare with scar on left thigh
no brand distinguishable; one bright
bay pony, with white spot on forehead,
branded on left shoulder with what
looks like an indistinct 2. Owners can
have same by proving property and
paying charges to
BRoADwATER, MCCULLoH & Co.,
Fort Assinaboine, NJ. T.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Changed ths Records.

NEW YORK, August 21.-Dr. Nagle,
register of the bureau Of vital statistics,
to-day received from the navy depart
ment a certified copy of Lieut.. Greely's
report OH the execution of Private
Henry On the authority of this report
the record in the bureau was changed to
read, instead of starvation" ''Shot by
order of Lieut. Greely."
The river press., 1884-08-27
The following will show the number
of brick used in these buildings:
The M1ssouIa Gold Excitement.

With reference to the gold excitement
at Missoula, letter received yesterday
says: ''Some good miners have no
faith in the discovery and others equally
as good, express great faith in its future
development. People are going in all
conditions to drive their four stakes
Independent.
The river press., 1884-08-27

old did, and learn wisdom. Don't be
carried away by sense of your own
Importance and belitte better men to
elevate yourself.
Mr.. Craig also does not need to be
told what to do. He is fully capable of
attending to his own business and asks
no assistance from "Montanacus."
NORTH ESTACUs.
The river press., 1884-08-27
SUPREME COURT.
J. w. Hanna Granted New Tr1al-Ad-
journment of the Supreme Court
Delayed Mails Arrived,

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, August %, 1884.
The supreme court has granted J. W..
Hanna new trial. The court adjourn
ed to-day.
Three delayed eastern mails arrived
on Friday. e.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Taken Up.

Three dark bay horses, black names
and tails, weighing about eleven to thir-
teen hundred pounds; MP dim on left
shoulder. The owner can have same by
proving property and paying charges to
LEVI III. SWEETLAND,
Box Elder Stage Station,
Fort Assinaboine Road.
The river press., 1884-08-27
Improvements in Fort Benton.

To those who may be in doubt as to
the prosperity of Fort Benton during the
past year, we refer them to the following
list of buildings, both public and pri-
yate, which have been erected during
the past twelve months. These material
Improvements must be based on con-
fidence in the future of Fort Benton:
The river press., 1884-08-27

A band of about 100 stock horses for
sale AT A BARGAIN. For further infOr-
nation address J. X. care of the RIVER
PRESS Fort Benton.
The river press., 1884-08-27
a Band CT Horses for Sale.

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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02
BALTIMORE PRICE CURRENT
RETAIL PRICES.

observation-disclosures steaks, 20 and rs cents per
pound; sirloin steaks, 16 and Is cents per pounds
rib roasts, Is and Is cents per pound; chuck
roass, 10 and IL cents per pound round, IA cents
per pound; corned, 10 and IL cents per pound
soup meats, II cents per pound beef liver
s and 10 cents per pound; corned tongues, 40 and
so cents; smoked, so to rs cents each.
acknowledgements 10 cents per pound
headquarters, l23 cents pound; chops, Is cents
per pound.
Lanlb.-Forequarters 10 and 121 cents pei
pound headquarters, IL to Is cents per pound
chops, Is cents per pound.
Vedt.-Shoulders, 10 and IL cents per pound
breast, l22 and Is cents per pound; chops, Il
and 10 cents per pound; outlets, Is and 20 cents
per pound veal liver, Is cents per pound.
Pork.-Roast, 122 cents per pound hams, 16 tc
Is cents per pound middling, 10 cents per pound
shoulders, ii to IL cents per pound; sausage, -!
cents per pound; lard, ID cents per pound
Fish.-Pike so cents per bunch pan rock, %
to so cents per bunch Spanish mackerel, 80 cts
per pound white perch, rs to so cents per bunch
hogfsh, so cents per dozen spots, 80 cents pei
bunch halibuts, Is to 20 cts per pound taylors
30 to so cents per bunch; founders 10 to Is cts.
per pound yellow perch, 25 cents per bunch
tre'st, % to 30 cents per bunch sturgeon, IL cts
per pound hard crabs, 25 cents per dozen picked
crabs, 30 cents per dozen. Salt and Smoked
Fish--Mackerel, to 8 cents a piece; salmon,
:
smoked herring, SO to so per dozen.
Fruit.--Apples, 40 to 60 cts. per peck; bananas,
Is to 30 cents per dozen; oranges, Floridas
IL to 40 cents per dozen lemons, Is to % cents
per dozen; pears, so cents per peck.
Dried Fruit.-Apples, 10 cents per quart
peaches 25 cents per pound prunes, 10 to Is
cents per pound; pears % cents per quart.
Pickles. Cucumbers, 6 to Is cents per dozen
chow chow, 10 cents per pint; mustard pickles,
10 cents per pint.
Vegetdbies.-Potatoes, Irish % cents per peck
onions, 30 cents per peck cabbage, to 10 cents
head carrots, cents bunch beets, cents
per bunch; pumpkins, 90 to 40 cents piece; to-
matoes, 30 cents per peck sweet potatoes, % to
30 cents per peck Lima beans, IL tool cts. per
quart; turnips, 20 cents per peck spinach, 30
cents per peck celery, to IL cents per bunch
caulihowers, 20 to 30 cents head oyster plants,
5 to cents per bunch lettuce, 3 to cents head
parsnips, 30 cents per peck kale, 20 cents per
peck; broccolo, % cents per peck.
PoultTy.-Chickens, dressed 25 to so cents a
piece: undressed, 10 cents per pound turkeys,
dressed, Is to 20 cents per pound ducks, Is
cents pair or 10 to Is cents per pound /; geese
81 to $l.25 piece rabbits, 20 and 30 cents a
piece cartridges, $3.50 a dozen pheasants, Slips
a pair; venison, Is cents per pound canvas back
ducks, 50 per pair; red heads, $l.50; coots, 90
cents; black heads, 75cents; bald pates rs cents
grouse, $l.25 per pair.
Butter and s.-Butter-prnt, 80 and Al
cents per pound; creamery, 30 to IS cents pei
pound roll, 20 to % cents per pound. Eggs
IS to 40 cents per dozen.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

and also what amount annually has been dis
bursed by them for the support of the paupers of
the county in the aims house, from May 81 1875,
to May 81, 1883, and whether all supplies for the
alms-house are made by open bids or otherwise.
Mr.. Kelbaugh's order upon the County Commits
sioners is far-reaching and searching. A report
on these points full and complete will be history
in itself to our taxpayers and will demonstrate
the minor workings of the Commissioners office
at Towsontown. have before said that Mr. Kel-
baugh was thinking man. He has evidently
done some thinking, and this order is the first
fruits. Without making any further comment
upon the order, would merely say that the an.
swer will make very interesting reading.
very large delegation from Baltimore county
came down on Wednesday, in behalf of Mr.. Saml
F. Butler, of Towsontown, for the position of
weigher of hay at the Eastern Scales. Headed by
Senator Slngluf they called upon the Governor
and presented the claims of Mr.. Butler as forciby
as possible. Among the more prominent ones in
the delegation were Messrs. Patrick II. Walker,
DR.. Geo. II. Cairnes and Joseph Jackins.
There was large delegation present on We'd
nesday in behalf of the Dental Association of Ma
ryland, asking for law regulating the practice
of dentistry.
Mr.. Slingluff puts in bill providing for the
creation and regulation of incorporated companies
in the State of Maryland. This prevents one rail-
road company from gobbling up another company
by making it illegal without the assent of the
Legislature. good bill and designed to meet
such cases as the Gainesville Passenger Railway
Company and others.
Mr.. Brady obtained leave to introduce bill to
regrade and repair west Baltimore street extended
leading to the State Live Stock Scales, in Balt-
| more county.
Unfavorable report was made upon the bill to
establish an experimental agricultural station at
Pikesville. Mr.. Ofutt contended for the substitu-
ton of the bill for the unfavorable report It
finally orderd that the bill be printed and made
the order of the day for February 9Th
Baltimore county visitors present. Messrs. VIM.
H. Ruby, G. Louis Cross, James E. Rittenhouse,
William Clipper, Samuel W. Storm, James E.
| Hughlett, Samuel F. Butler, DIR. A. c. McCurdy,
VIM. G. Deal, Judge Waters, Geo. w. Phillips,
Joseph Jackins, P. II. Walker, L. H. Urban, Gist
I. cockey, John Tracey, Samuel Roach, Charles
! Knox, Thomas B. Todd, Charles Schmidt DR.. G.
II. Cairnes Charles w. Lord, E. B. Almony and
| Michael Padian. BILLY BARLOW.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02
New Advertisements.
R. R. Boarman, Attorney, Towsontow


T,RUSTEE'S SALE
II
A VALUABLE PROPERTY, SITUATE IN
THE EIGHTH ELECTION -,
I'm DISTRICT, BALTIMORE COUNTY. ~
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
Baltimore county, sitting in equity. passed in the
case of Underwood VS.. Underwood and others,
the undersigned, Trustee, will offer at public auc-
ton, at the Court House door, at Towsontown, on
Tuesday, 2GM day Of February, 1884,
at the hour of IL o'clock NJ,
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND,
of which the late Jacob and Mary Underwood
died seized and possessed situate in the Sth Elec-
ton District of Baltimore county, Immediately on
the Baltimore and York Turnpike Road, about
IL miles from the city of Baltimore and adjo DIN
ing the lands of Elias Matthews and Josiah Price,
containing
TEN ACRES OF LAND, MORE.OR LESS.
This property is improved by comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS,
and there are also choice selection of FRUIT
TREES on the property, and the land is in a
good condition.
borhoods of the county, close to the Philopolis
Station, on the Northern Central Railroad, and
convenient to Churches, Schools, &c.
THE TERMS OF SALE AS PRESCRIBED
BY THE DECREE ARE :-One-half cash on
day of sale or on the ratification thereof, and the
balance in six months thereafter, the credit pay
ment to bear interest from day of sale and to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser with secur-
ity approved by the Trustee, or all cash, at the
option of the purchaser.
deposit of 800 will be required on day of sale.
r. r. B0ARMAN, Trustee.
GEO. W. STOCKSDALE, Auctioneer
Its.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02
MARRIAGES.

MPSON-TUCKER.-On January 10th
1884, by G. G. Bacon, at the residence of Mrs
Elizabeth Gardner, at Mount Vernon, Edward
Thompson to Mary Z. Tucker, both of Balti-
more county.
FRY-GILLEN.-On Dec. oath, 1888, by Rev
Peregripe Wroth, John W. II. Fry, of Balti-
more, to Mrs. Emma L. Gilen of this county
MARTINETT-MABB Jan. 2Sth, 1884,
by Rev. Mr. Young, Edwin J. Mabbitt to Clara
E. Martinett.
AN-JOHNSON.-On January 18th,
1884, at the residence of the brides parents, by
Rev. W. E. Curley, assisted by Rev. c. D.
Smith, j. William Merryman to Emma johnson,
both of Baltimore county.
BAYLY-SIMONS.- st. Barnabas rectory,
by Rev. A. P. Stryker, on January goth, Fan
ME, youngest daughter of DR., James Simons,
U. S. A., to n. Rogers Bsyly.
SELBY-LEARS.-O January Goth, 1884, by
Rev. J. st. Clair Neal, Harry Selby, of Balti-
more county, to Annie Lears, of Baltimore.
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@S-The publican editor of the Journal, in ''the
kindness of his great big hear" last week poured
forth a plaintive prayer in the Baltimore county
temple, to wit: II thank thee ever so much am
not like other men-not even like the editors of
The UNION. 1 have 'birth-right' in all the
printing that is done in the county, and will not
sell it as wicked Esau sold his. The Belt yields
Rae good mssses of pottage and 1 will never give
it up. done good turns for the 'birth-right' 1
own, while others done but little. I'll fight for
the Belt All, indeed it seems the race of Phar-
isees never fdimiaish.' Nov, people of Baltimore
county, if there is one meaner creature upon the
face of the earth than another, it is he who fails
refuses to defend lis hearth stone-(pardon US;
imposing stone.) Ihave triple characters and
fill them all well. The Belt is my fourteenth
district that try to represent faithfully. 1t is
my imposing stone and I'll defend it or III toady
in the attempt. done it before and I'll dong
it again"
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@-The condition of the Baltimore county
alms-house, as reported by the Baltimore Day
xbich report was published in our local columns
last Reek-having caused much comment, and be-
ing DESTROYS that the truth of the matter should
be brought cut, we saw several members of the
cate Grand Jury and questioned them on the sub
ject. Those with whom we talked said that the
Days report was in the main correct; that the
condition of the place was disgrace to the coun-
ty, &c. One of the jurors-a reputable citizen and
a man who would not misrepresent in so impor-
tant a matter as this-said that in some trifing
particulars the report of the Day was incorrect,
but that generally it was true, every word of it,
and added, "the half has not yet been told" On
the heel of all this comes the Journal with o
lengthy editorial, Indignantly denying all the
statements of the Day, and accuses that paper of
willful misrepresentation. Now the question is,
Who is to be believed? We hope, for the good
name of Baltimore county, that there is nc foun-
dation for the reports and that the institution is
z-=, ,e4ad in manner to do credit to the officers
having it in charge as well as the couusy. - -
late report the alms-house Mr.. G. S. Griffith,
president Of the Maryland Prisoners Aid Society,
says the sheets and bedding did not look as clean
as is desirable" If this gentleman tells the truth
and no one who knows him would accuse him
of misrepresentation must have been at
least some foundation for what the Day reporter
and the jurors say.
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SECRETARIES OF STATE.
List Of Those Who have Held the Office
and the Date of their Service.

The Act of December Session, 1886, Chapter
1877, Laws of Maryland, passed March 10th, 1887
changed and amended the constitution of thu
State. Section IL of the Act created the Office o.
Secretary of State. This Act was confirmed al
December session, 1887, by Article 81, passed
February IL, 1928, and the office of Secretary o.
State became . constitutional Office in Maryland
and has from that time so continued in all the
changes of the constitution.
The accompanying list shows who have been
appointed, and served as Secretary of State:
iS3S-Thomas W. Veazey, Governor John H
Culbreth, March, 1888, and Joseph Ii. Nicholson,
October Sth, 1888, Secretaries.
1839-William Grason, Governor; Cornelius
Mclean, January 9Th, 1889, James hurry, Oct.
26th, ls4e, and Thomas Wright, May 18th, lS4l,
Secretaries.
lS4l-Francis Thomas, Governor; John c.
Leonard, June 25th, 1912, and William Van Bus
kirk, March, 1914, Secretaries.
1S45-Thomas G. Pratt, Governor; VIM. T.
Wooton, Secretary.
1S4S-Philip F. Thomas, Governor; r. c. Hol-
lyday, January 4th, 1S4S, and John Nicholas
Watkins, February 18th, lS49, Secretaries.
1o51-Enoch Louis Lowe, Governor; Thomas
II. o'Eea!, January 9th, 1851, and J. Randolph
Quinn, July 10th, 1858, Secretaries.
1S54-Thomas W. Lyon, Governors Nathaniel
Cox, January 18th, 1854, and Jonathan Pinknsy,
August 18th, 1857, Secretaries,
1S5s-Thomas II. Hicks, Governor James
Partridge, January 10Th, 1868; Grayson Eichel-
berger, April 9th, 1851, and Thomas J, Wilson,
November 10th, 1851, Secretaries.
lS62-Augustus W. Bradford, Governor; VIM.
B. HILL Secretary.
1S65-Thomas Swami, Governors John NJ.
Carter, Secretary.
1S69-Oden Bowie, Governor; R. c. HolIyday,
Secretary.
1S72-William Pinkney Whyte, Governor );
John Thompson Mason, January llth, 1872, and
R. c. Hollyday, April 4th, 1873; Secretaries.
1S74-James B. Groome, Governor; R. C. Hol-
lyday, Secretary,
lyday, Secretary,
1Ss0-William =. Hamilton, Governor; James
T. Briscoe, Secretary.
lSS4-Robert M. McLane, Governor; r: c.
Hollyday, Secretary.