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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11
Me Too, Tommy.

New YORK, April 6.-Ex-U United States
Senator Thos. c. Platt was the defendant
in a suit on trial at New Brunswick, New
Jersey, the first of the week before Surro-
gate Judge Stewart, brought by his niece
Miss E. Gibson. She seeks to compel him
to give an account of the estate of his sis
ter, Mary E. Platt, of which he is the ex-
ecutor, Illegal payments and wrongful
charges are alleged against him.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11

For several days past our people have
been engaged in beautifying and i'm
proving their residence grounds. Among
others is Mr.. Jos Conrad, who is enlarging
his front yard with the intention of culti-
waiting grass and flowers. He has also
ordered car load of trees by Evans OK
teams and will at once proceed to plant
them. Nothing looks more delightful and
inviting than we'll cared for and at
tractive yard when spring opens up, and
birds are singing IN the trees, the little
butterflies making butter among the
flowers, and the happy little ones playing
upon the grass.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11

HoNIToN, Ia, April Cup to 10 o'clock
this morning six dead bodies were taken
from the railroad wreck at Wapsic River.
1t is reported that the passenger train,
after crossing the Wapsic, ran into large
pile of ice washed on the track by high
water. The engine turned completely
around and is out of sight in the water
The baggage car was thrown completely
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11

over the engine; the next car is on its
side in four feet of water. On account of
the high water further search for the
dead is at present impossible, though it is
thought other dead boG3es are still in the
wreck Twenty were injured, but all
were alive. They were brought to New
Hampton in the Inflated train sleeper.
The coroner's inquest began to-day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11
The Weather East.

From passengers who have arrived at
intervals during the last few days we learn
that winter still prevails in Dakota and
Minnesota; at least the snow covers the
ground from one to two feet, and is in
places badly drifted. They tell us that
the weather in Montana is summerike in
comparison to the Dakota and Minnesota
article
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11
A Contest over the Reservation Bill.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-There is COZ
test between the house and senate con
ference committees on the bill to ratify
the agreements made with Montana In
dians. In the senate Mr.. Bowen tackled
upon the bill an obnoxious amendment to
secure a treaty with the southern Utes
and secure their removal to Utah. This
amendment the house does not want,
thinking it will make the president veto
the bill.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11
Eight Feet in Three Hours.

SIOUX CIrY, To-, April 4 1915 a. NJ
The river has risen eight feet since 9 p.
m., and is now flowing up Virginia street
on the low land. The gorge above the
mouth of the Big Sioux has probably
broke.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11
A Native Plant for Borders.

In adorning a yard or lawn with trees,
shrubs and plants, nothing adds to its
appearance more than to have the walks
hedged in on either side with border
compact and trimmed to suit the taste.
What to use for this in Montana is the
question. The writer by accident dis
covered that common native plant,
found in the valleys of all our mountain
streams and rivers, is admirably adapted
for borders. It's leaves are Of dark
green hue, and they retain their fresh
ness until the SHOWS Of winter cover them
over. It flowers late in the summer, and
It's blossoms are pink, like those Of the
apple tree, only very diminutive, giving
off an exquisite odor, that it seems the
same and yet is more delicate. The fruit
is small apple about the size of a pea.
Planted close together for border it
makes an impenetrable hedge Of dark
green leaves much like those of the apple
tree. The border may be trimmed square,
round or pointed top according to taste.
Well, you ask, what it is? 1t is what our
stockmen and farmers commonly call
"buck brush" Now we do not know its
botanical name, but we do know that it,
in cultivation, is a beautiful and useful
plant that nature has given us in great
profusion, but which, as far as we know,
has never been appreciated. Try it and
see what beautiful border hedge it will
make when it once gets set. The only
thing requisite is to put it in rich black
soil and keep it we'll Watered and trimmed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11
The Democratic Caucus Favors Admission
of the Territories.

WASHINGTON, April THE democratic
members of the house held caucus to-
night to decide upon the line of policy in
the admission of the territories. The fol
lowing resolution was adopted on motion
of Springer:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
caucus that an enabling act for the terri
tories of Dakota, Montana Washington
and New Mexico should be passed at this
session, providing for constitutional cor
yention III each territory, and the submis
sion of those constitutions for ratification
or rejection at an election in November
1888, substantially as provided for in the
bill reported by the committee on terri
tories.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11

MILES CRY, April 9.-Jos. Scott, presi-
dent of the Montana Stock Growers As
sociation, has issued a call for the annual
meeting at Miles City on April 11th.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11

A Chicago man who heard Rev. Samuel
G. Smith preach yesterday said it was re-
freshing, after the Swing style of ser
mons he had been listening to. He says
Swing gives you hand painted religion,
while Mr.. Smith just grabs man by his
coat collar, or lower down, and shakes
him until his guilty conscience comes to
the front.-Ex.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11
Widows PensiOned.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The president
to-day approved the acts granting pen
sion 10 the widow of Cen Logan and in
creasing the pension of the widow of Gen.
Blair.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-11

nuaI Meeting of Montana Stock Growers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
Wall Paper!
FOUR DRAY LOADS.

257 patterns of Wall and Ceiling
Paper, "that's right" its only part
of our Spring Stock, but it will do
for a starter.
We can safely say that we have a
stock of Paper, Borders and Decora-
tons that will will suit almost any
one in cheap, medium and fine quail
tiles. Our styles and patterns are
exclusively our own in this locality.
We buy from the manufacturers and
if you buy of us you are as near
headquarters as you can get.
Most lockers are surprised at the
low prices of Wah Papers this season.
With us everything is new, this is
another advantage. We don't dare
to quote prices, they are so low you'd
suspect quality. We rather you
would drop in and look. We mean
to make the inducements so that no
one can afford to stay away.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
All Fine Linen.

Towels, 17x33 inches, 2 for 25c.
Towels, 1Sx34 inches, 15c each.
Towels, 24x4S inches, 25c each.
This last is the largest and best
towel ever offered at the price.
Turkish Tides, all colors, DC.
Full 80 Napkins, fine and large,
s1.60.
Extra quality, { all linen Napkins,
75c per dozen.
Extra quality, ! all linen Napkins,
81 per dozen.
Better quality { all linen Napkins,
$3.50 per dozen.
Largest size Dinner Napkins full
~ inches square, cheap at $500.
Our price $500.
Linen quality, suitable presents for
weddings and anniversaries, $500.
Regular 1926 Napkins, $3.50.
Full line of Table Linens in White,
Cream and Turkey Red.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
Nebraska Letter.
McCook, Nebraska, April 1st.
MIR. EDITOR:-


Mr.. EDIToR:-
/ saw in the NoRrHERNER, short
time since, that McCook was in the
hands of a mob and that several parties
had been killed or seriously injured
while attempting to run train from
this station.
The real facts of the ease are that one
engineer was pulled from his engine
but not injured; the engine was side
tracked and, in railroad parlance, killed.
That is absolutely all there was of it.
Somebody seems to be jealous OF the
rapid growth of this place, as the above
is not the only false report we have
read i'm eastern papers. The truth is
that McCook is well-behaved, modest
little city while at home; it is only
when she gets abroad that she raises
the ID. She has grown, since six
years ago, from two "little sod shanties"
to city of about 5000 inhabitants,
with three solid banks all in fine brick
buildings, two bakeries, five large
hotels, three hardware stores, six gen
eral stores, a splendid system of water
works, twenty stall roundhouse, a
$40, 900 gristmill in process of construc-
ton, and has fair prospect of obtain
ing the Il. IL M. X. X. machine shops.
We never saw less disturbance nor
better order in any town in Michigan,
and we will wager that there is as much
If not more-business done here any
day as in Paw Paw or any town of its
size in old Michigan. G. III. j.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
Black Goods!

We call attention to our new stock
of Black Goods, comprising Cords,
Checks, Stripes, all with high sound
ing names, but you'll like the goods
Just as well if we omit the long
words. Last and best of all Henri
ettas, destined to be the most popu-
lar fabrics in plain goods. Ladies
will find our store light and pleasant.
Black Goods selected here always
prove satisfactory.
Another great bargain is lot of
all wool Serges at SOC yard, in all
the new Spring Shades, such as Ma
hogany, Gobelin Blue, etc.
Besides the finer qualities of Dress
Goods we are showing an entirely
new line of 25c goods; Colors, Styles
and Quality never before equaled.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11

ONE noticeable feature i'm connection
with the recent townmeetings held In
this county was the absence of demo-
cratic tickets. They were nearly all
union, but the union was, almost invar-
iably, union of full-blooded, dyed-in-
the-wool democrats, and those who
were SO fortunate rs To be elected on
union tickets were classed as democrats
after election Can it be possible that
the ancient, rock ribbed democracy is
getting ashamed of its name and that it
fears to fight its battles, except under II
nom de plumes 1t really looks that
way. Republicans, on the contrary,
are proud of their name and always
label their tickets so that there can be
no mistake about them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
CHAIRMAN WESTON says that since

CHAIRMAN w EsTON siJS UIuV oIIOo
the democratic party has been running
things, strikes have become, substan-
tally, things of the past. The Detroit
Free Press says: Strikes on railroads,
in factories, on public works, in shops,
and strikes among every craft. The
capitalist who can get his money out of
business and put it into bonds is lucky
man" Strange how differently demo
cratic doctors diagnose, and disagree.
And this, too, under the reign of the
great and good GROVER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11

THE republican state central commit
tee has called a convention, to be held
at the city of Grand Rapids on Tuesday,
the 9Th day of May next, for the pur-
pose of electing delegates to the repub-
lican national convention, To be held at
Chicago on the 10Th of June. Under
the call, Van Buren, county is entitled
to fourteen delegates. The convention
will choose four delegates at large and
four alternates. 1t is understood, we
believe, that delegates from the con-
gressional districts may be appointed
either at the state convention or ut dis
trict conventions to be hereafter called.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11

UNDER the head Of AS Il stands
now" the Courier Of last week pub
fishes list Of the members Of the new
board Of supervisors, giving eleven re-
publicans, six democrats and one prohi-
bitionist. 1t follows this list by state
ment that the new board will consist OF
ten republicans, seven democrats and
one prohibitionist. What's the natter
Can't the Courier count, or does it think
its readers can't?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
BroughtOn's Busy Big Store.
Home Decorations.

1lUlllO HOOUl OUlUllO,
Our Carpet stock
is the largest and
best we have ever
shown. We have
every thing from
the cheapest hemp
to best body bruss-
els and velvets. Pri.
ces were never SO
low. This spring,
we can match your
carpet with wall
and ceiling papers,
shades, lace cur
tains, Turcoman
curtains, portierres
from cheapest ,jute
to richest chenille.
Customers who've
not seen the new
colorings and pat
terms in our Royal
Smyrna rugs can
form no idea of
their beauty. Do
you need cornice
poles? We have 'en
in all lengths up to
12 feet.
Also new patterns in
brass drapery chains
that are real novelties.
One look at our many
bargains shows that a
little money will make
vOIIr home beautiful
that is, if you spend it
in Broughton's Carpet
Rooms.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11

THE bribery case against JAKE
SHARP, the millionaire boodler, has
been appealed to that tribunal where
no error is ever, committed. He died
the evening of the 9th inst, and thus
escaped the fate that has overtaken his
colleagues. Whatever may be the judg-
ment passed upon him by that Higher
Court, it will be righteous, merciful
and just, and from it there can be no
appeal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
LITTLE Rhody redeemed herself al

LITTLE Rhody redeemed herself at
her state election the other day, elect
ing the entire republican state ticket
and securing handsome majority in
each house of her Legislature, thus
insuring the election of republican
senator At the last election, the dem
ocrats were in the ascendancy. Every
thing points towards republican
victory in the approaching national
campaign.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
BuckIen's Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
tons, and Positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Bartram & Millington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
Dry Goods!

Black Spanish Guipure Lace
Flouncings, the prices and styles have
never been equaled i'll this market.
Lot 1, full with, worth 49, Our price 81 As
Lot2, /" worth 3. Our price 2.67
Lot3, worth 81. Our price 2.95
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
The Tug Of War.

We have a Solar Tip Shoe for
small boys and misses called the
"Tug of War" The cut on the
trade mark shows one of these shoes,
to each side of which is fastened a
large elephant of the p. 7. Barn.
um's largest on earth variety, each
pulling his level best without ripping
the shoe.
We do not think any of our shoes
will be subjected to so severe a trial
as the above, but they will endure
the test Of every day wear and tear,
and that is what the standard shoe
buyers appreciate.
We have never been so well equip
ped for a Spring Campaign. Our
shoe department fairly bristles with
good bargains. This department is
in charge of Mr.. JAY RANDALL, a
veteran shoe man, who knows the
shoe business from a to z, and when
he recommends a piece of foot. wear
you can bet your boots" it is right.
Our Mr.. Randall is not related in
any way to Mr.. Randall, the states
man, but he, like the great Pennsyl.
vanian, is a protectionist. That is,
he believes in protecting the pockets
of the people by selling durable, last
ing shoe leather
In making our purchases we have
not forgotten the people with large
feet, nor those with tender feet. In
short, the big and the small, the old
and the young, the proud and hum
BILE, can find their exact style of shoe
at BRoUGHToN's.
In spite Of the fact that the walk
approaching our store is in a condi-
ton that would not be tolerated in a
IKE cross-road village, we meet many
new customers every day. When a
man or woman wades through ashes,
brick bats and scrap iron to buy
pair of shoes of us, it is proof that
BRoUGHToN's prices are right.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11

The democratic house Of representa-
tives has been in session four months
and its record may be summed up thus;
600. Not bill passed, not a dollar
appropriated for running the govern
mentl There's craftsmanship for you!
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
Our Latest!

Our Millinery department is now
open with everything new in the
way of Hats, Bonnets and Trimmings.
This department is in charge of
Mrs Marshall, who has lately returned
from Chicago with Well Selected
Stock.
We extend cordial invitation to
the old friends of Mrs. Marshall and
the Millinery wearing public to visit
Broughton's Busy Store,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11

The returns from the spring elections
throughout this state show verygratify-
ing republican gains. Michigan is
certain TO give a republican majority
next fall that will reach well up into
the thousands.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
What Next?

We are selling strictly pure Maple
Sugar at ten cents per pound. This
sugar makes excellent syrup for
canning. AS we have about 500 lbs
only of this grade, this is the last
opportunity to secure it at this price.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11
PRODUCTIONS
Crockery Department

We have lately bought, from first
hands, six tons of English ware of
standard makes, including a COM
plete assortment of J. & X. Boote's
Semi Porcelain, Meakin's White
Granite and several choice patterns
in decorated ware. The above
cut will give you some idea of
the new styles, shapes and decora-
tons. This is stock pattern with us
and can be had in separate pieces as
well as sets, and matched for years to
come as readily as white ware. The
same is true Of our Gold lustre band
ware. This enables customers to buy
one OF more pieces at time and before
they know it they have full set,
uniform in shape and pattern.
6
We have many novelties in glass,
and our Bargain Counter is a very
interesting feature of our crockery
department. In lamp goods we have
almost every kind of chimneys, burn
ers, wicks, etc. We are Offering
some especial bargains in Hanging
Lamps, Table Lamps and Hand
Lamps.
We shall be pleased to have you
look through our crockery depart
ment often, as we are adding new
attractions every week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-04-11

II. ST. want to buy Spring Chickens
now, and Turkeys when they get fat.
Respectfully Yours,
Il, SNTIU,IJ u 20
The evening world., 1888-07-30

groom elect, were 80 rejoiced at the timely
entrance of the old witch, and her effective
service, that they interceded with the au-
thorities for her release from custody, which
was finally granted-provIded she lett the
country, never to return, which she prom
ised faithful ly 10 do.
The disposal of Miss Crawford, who had
finally been arrest d, was eft entirely for her
uncle to determine. Whether or not she
should be committed for trial was the point
at issue.
He released her upon condition that she
consented to make her home else where than
in his family, TO which proposition she very
readily assented. She was, however, left to
choose her own place Of residence, and was
also allowed all the time she desired 10 make
preparations for her departure. In the mean
tune. however, she was not to be allowed to
see her cousin.
On the following morning, as she did not
make her appearance, a servant was de-
spatched to her room, who soon returned
with the sad tidings that Miss Crawford was
lying dead in her bed.
Mr.. Mentone repaired thither immediately,
and found. tightly elinehed in her hand o
The evening world., 1888-07-30
"Oh, Emma, you almost mako me afraid

"Oh, Emma. you almost make me afraid
hat there is something of black art con-
nected with it so that il / touch it il will
vanish forever from my sight. Let me see,"
she added, picking up an open note from the
table and proceeding to peruse it for the
third time aloud
MY DEAR Miss MESToNE: Accept this small
casket, which contains a jewel oil great worth ana
beauty, as q wedding git from an old friend. who,
however, desires for thr present TO remain un-
Known 10 you. The donor reques,s-and IN fact
communication not TO handle, nor wen 10 remove
il from Its receptacle, until you have reached the
church door upon the morning OF your marriage
and are re dy TO proceed 10 The altar. Then let 1t
De clasped around your neck Dy you. gdncee.
ANONYMOUS
1T is SO strange" she %murmured. II
declare, Emma, l had almost rather not pos
sess the trinket, beautiful as it is. than that
It should come in such a mysterious man
ner."
Eldora Mentone and Emma Crawford were
cousins and nearly Of the same age. 1he
latter, having been left an orphan in infancy,
and with a large fortune, HAD been reared by
her maternal uncle, Eldora's father. Thus
the girls were brought up together.
Eidora Mentone and Ernest Ellison, at the
opening of our story, had been betrothed
The evening world., 1888-07-30
Mentone, until he actually asked the hand of

Mentone, until he actually asked the hand of
the latter of her father.
Consequently, Miss Crawford was greatly
disappointed, for she had fallen desperately
in love with the handsome. wealthy and tul-
ente young man, and her treatment O. her
cousin, in consequence, had been exceed
ingly unpleasant.
And when it became known that this beau
ti!ul bridal gift, which had been so mysteri-
ously presented, was poisoned, the finger of
81. picion pointed boldly towards her.
The singular woman who had so happily
made her appearance had been recognized by
some Of the persons present as an old. ha.f-
crazed creature, who had occasionally made
visi S III the vicinity for many years.
She was immeIiatery taken into custody
md acknowledged being Miss Crawford's
accomplice. She had rece we'd a large sum
of money for the purchase of tho jewel, which
she had procured IN a foreign city. and had
poisoned it with a certa n herb known only
to her elf, for which service Miss Crawford
had paid her literally but feeling remorse
at the terrible deed, she had rushed TO the
church with the antidote in time to save the
fair victim.
The relatives. together with the bride