Ohoteau Lodge, No. 11, I, 0. 0. F.A regular meeting of the above Lodge will be beld

on Wednesday evening of each week, at their lodgeoom in this city.- Sojourning brothers are cordiallyinvited to attend. CHAS. CRAWFORD, N. G.

JoHN F. Mu'nrn, Secretary.

RIVER RIPPLES

The steamer Benton aid Captain GrantMarsh's new boat, the W. J. Behan, will op-erate between Sioux City and Bismarck thisseason, carrying gavernment freight betweenthese points under the contract secured bythe Power Line. Bentonites will miss thegallant "Benton" which has always donegood work on the upper river.

Mr. W. S. Wetzel has received the appointment of agent for the Coulson line at Ben-ton. The company will find that they havesecur d a valuable representative at the headof ntvigation in Mr. W., who is a businessman of superior qualifications and just thesort of a "rustler" needed in that position.Congratulations are in order all around.

Mr.Wheaton,;telegraph operator, informedui this morning that the ice had moved outat Fort Buford, but is still intact at Bis.marck. The raise from neither the upperMissouri nor Yellowstone has yet reached thelatter point, but it is thought the ice cannotstand the pressure only a short time longer.Boats may be expected to leave Bismarckfor the upper river next week.

In a long review of the steamboat businessof the upper Missouri the Pioneer Presscomes to the conclusion that there will beplenty of work for the season of 1882. Itsays : ` Ithe opening of the Northern Pa-cific to Miles City and beyond of coursemilitates against trade somewhat on the Mis-a )uri and Yellowstone, but it is a questionif the immigration and its attendant and in-evitable increase in freightage requirementswill not nearly make up for the loss. Cer-tain it is that there is no talk of taking anyb nts out of the river, and owners and cap-tains seems confident of plenty of business.It ib greatly to be desiied that freight be fur-nished for the upper country as soon as pos-sibly, as trips after the first week in Octoberare dangerous always, and seldom profitableto the shipper, at least. Altogether we maylook for as lively times on the Missouri thisyear as ever before, and a large increase inthe south and east bound tonnage seemscertain."

The report published last week that theMontana had been sunk in the Ohio riverproves to be too true. The accident occurredon the 18th ult. at the falls of the Ohio itLouisville. The steamer was taken over thedam, the accident being caused by a blockadeof coal barges in the vicinity. The BismarckIribune has the following concerning thisboat : The telegraphic news published thismorning gives the very unpleasant informa-tion of the wrecking of the Montana on thefalls of the Ohio at Louisville. The Mon-tana was almost a new boat, having beenlaunched at Pittsburg in the spring of 1880.She came directly into the upper Missouririver trade, and in the fall of that ,year hercabin and upper works were wrecked by awind storm while laying at the Bismarcklanding, She wtnt to St. Louis for repairsas soon as she could be got together. Thecab n was rebuilt that winter, and the boathas since been running in the Pittsburg andSt. Louis trade as one of the Big Seven Lineof which Captain Evans, of Pittsburg, isPresident. A month ago, and there hasprobably been no change since, Capt. NickBueson was her master, Barney Earle clerk,and Dick Talbot mate, all good river menand well known in these waters. The Mon.tans. is said to have cost $49,000 originally,and about $14,000 was paid hy the insurancecompanies for the damage done the boat atkismnarck. The re-built cabin was evenmore elegant than the original one. Hermaster, Captain Bueson, owned an interestin the boat, and the other shares were ownedby Capt. John Todd and Capt. Joe Todd.Whether or not she was insured the telegramdoes not say."

LATER-We are pleased to state that laterintelligence is to the effect that the gallantMontana got out of her mishap with veryslight damage and is now plowing her wayup the river in the direction of the head ofnavigation. The many friends to Benton ofthe owners Qf this craft will be pleased whenthey read this postsciipt.

TRADE TOPICS.

Everything for men and boys wear is to behad at Gans & Klein's.

Cash purchasers will find it to their advan-tage to call at Kleinsebmidt & Bro. and notedifference between present and formerprices.

The first instalment of spring clothing hasarrived in Benton, and is to be found atOanS & Klein's.

A large stock of bar goods of every kindstill on hand at E. J. VWackerlin & Co's.

For pew and wobby styles of whuite andfancy sbirts, go to Hlrahberg & Nathan's

A big stock of gum1 and oliei eaate 1)aryjpet been received at Giaus & Siein's.

Spring is here, so is G3ans dr ' aifu'stoolof offig clothing.

Read Gans & Kleine instructions fromNew York, and take advantage of them.

A full line of Stetson and other popularbrands of Hats of the latest styles, justreceived, at Hirshberg & Nathan's.

When you come to Benton be sure to callon Gans & Klein.

Dr. William Turner is a practitioner oftwenty years' experience. He gives promptattention to professional calls.

Building material of all kinds at Wacker-lin's.

Spring clothing is now being received atGans & Klein's.

Kleinschmidt & Bro. have established acash system and are selling at large reduc.tions from former prices.

A full stock of builder's hardware of allkinds at Wackerlin's.

All orders sent by mail to Gaps & Kleinwill receive prompt attention; goods andprices" guaranted.

Two houses for sale; also mining propertyand lots in all parts of Benton. Inquire of

18tf H. P. ROLFE.

Those nobby spring suits around town,come from the clothiers of Montana, Gans& Klein.

Staples of all kinds cheap for cash atKleinschmidt & Bro.'s. Dry and fancy goodsand clothing at actual cost to close.

An endless variety of French percale andCheviot shirts are to be found at Gans &Klein's.

H. J. Wackerlin & Co. make a specialtyof miners' tools of all kinds.

Just received by express at Hirshberg &Nathan's, spring and summer suits in thelatest styles and patterns.

Miners Attention.

The only genuine crack proof, pure gumboot is to be had at Gans & Klein's.

810 REWARD.Strayed or Stolen from the undersigned, near Gib-

son's sheep ranch, on Little Belt creek, on the 9th dayof January, 1882, a black and tan dog, answeriug tothe name of -Bummer." I will pay ten dollars forany information concerning him, whether dead oralive. 22-4w JAMES MARTIN.

L. 8. WET ZEL

LookOutgextt We forthe.Advtiertfisemention.

thetls

Glorious Month:FOR:-

BARGAI NS!

WE WILL OFFER, DURING THIS MONTH, OURENTIRE STOCK AT A

SMALL MARCIN.

This Stock invoices $15,000 of Stapleand Most Desirable Dry Goods. con-

sist:ng of large lines of

Dress Coods,Black Coods,

Silks, Satins,Shawls, Suits

and Circulars,

COTTON AND MERINO UNDERWEAR,

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,

LINENS, ETC., FLANNELS, CLOTHS,

AND CASSIMERES.

Lace Curtains,White Coods,

Hosiery, Cloves,Laces, Ribbons,

- +-RICH TRIMMINGS+L i-

Corsets, Millinery,Jewelry, Prints,

Cheviots, Cottonsand Cinghamns.

Also a very large line of

Carpets, Rugs, Matts, Hassocks, and OilCloths.

SEWINiG- NAaHINxs.Agents for

EXCELSIOR. ROYAL STr. JOHN ANDHOUSEHOLD SEWING

MACHINES.

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STAMPING TO ORDER

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SBuying all our goods strietly for cash. and in larger[quantitiasthyan 1 bones n our Hnef we are enabled

I o offer many cash 1targaiui unapproachable. ONEPRICB POR ALL. Mone~y refunjie4 at alitimes ~igosismar not ustlinfaitory.

RtAIN ST.. WpTOd,r M. T

CROSS THE RIVERAT THE

BENTN FERRY,At the Upper Crossing.

Messrs. David G. Browne and W. H. Todd, having purchased the "Benton Ferry" of EdL. Smith, are now putting it in first-class order, and will be prepared to cross

the traveling public without delay,

The Day Qr XihtThe crossing of HEAVY FREIGHT TEAMS and LOOSE STOCK a specialty, the boat

being large and staunch, and supplied with Railings and Gates, and fully adaptedto any kind of heavy work. The patronage of the traveling public is

respectfully solicited and satisfaction guaranteed.

BROWNE & TODD.Bentor, March 13, 1882. 21-ttf

WM. HI. TODD,

Real Estate and CollectionAGENT,

MERCHANDISE BROKER,Receiving, Forwarding and Com-

mission Merchant.

Will buy. sell or rent real estate and make collec-tions. WJil receive consignments of merchandise ofany kind or description and sell same on commission.Will make purchases for non-residents, and promptlyship the same as ordered, guaranteeing lowest marketprices.

Office: Front street, next door north of Davidson &Moffitt's saddle and harness shop,

BENTON, MONTANA.February 22d, 1882.-wtf

MONTANA

STABLESREOPENED.

The well known and popular Montana Stables, on thecorner of Main and Butte streets, have been re-

opened under the per-onal managementof Chas. Crawford.

The best Hay and Feed to be had always onhand, and careful and attentive host-

lers in attendance.

CARD.Thanking my many patrons for past favors while in

the business, I will be glad to meet them again and asmany new friends as may come, and will always tryto deserve their patronage. CHAS. CRAWFORD

Notice of Anal Entry.LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA. )

March 10, 1882.1N TOTICE is hereby given that the following named

settler has filed notice of his intention to makefinal proot in support of his claim, and that said proofwill be made before the Register and Receiver, atHelena. M. T., on April 25ih, 1882, viz: AlexanaderWerk, pre-emption declaratory statement No. 3T49for theW3 oftheNWM and W% of the SW WSec 9, Town. 19 North, Range 2 East. He names thefollowing witnesses to prove his contin ous resi-dence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: CharlesL. Johnson, Chestnut, M. T, Kyle Price, Ulida, M.T.,David F. Wilson, Sun Siver, M. T., and Will am H.Clarue, Helena, M. T. J. H. Mot, Register,

NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.LAND CFFICE AT HELENA, M. T.

Mai ch 10, 1882. fN otice is hereby given that the following-namedsettler has filed notice of his intention to make

final proof in support of his claim, and that said proofwill be made before the Register and Receiver. atHelena, M. T., on April 25th, 1882, viz: David F. Wil-sun. pre-.mption declaratory statement, No. 4,3TT, forthe bE of SE Sec 6, the NE 3 of NE 3 Sec 7and Lots 2 and 3 Sec 8 Town 19 North, Range 3 East.

He names the following witnesses to prove his con-tinuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land,viz: Alexander Werk, of Sun River, M. T., Kyle C.Price, of lilida, M. T., William H. Clarke, and WilsonH. Ulm, of Helena, M. T.

J. H. MOE, Register,

Notice of Final Entry.LAND OFFxcE AT HELENA, If. T. 1

March 11th 1882. Notice is hereby given that the following-named

sett'er has filed not~ice of his intention to make finalproof in support of his claim, and that said proo! willbe made before the Register and Receiver at Helena,Montana, on April 19th, 188?', viz: John E. Morgan,pre-emption declaratory statement No. 3729, for theLots 2, 3, 4 and 5 Sec 30, Town 19 North, Range 1 E.

He names the following witnesses to prove hiscoitinuous residence upon and cultivation of said.land, viz: John B. Taylor, Isham B. Porter, JamesP. Porter and Louis Kauffman, all of Helena. M. T.

J. H. MoEs, Register.

G-RAIIJ CENTRAL

BRESIAURBANTOpposite tke Court House,

!IAJN STRENT, FORT BENTON.

ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.

This houme has no equal in the Northwest. Its tableis Alled with every Juxmry w hich epicures may

desire. The interior of the dining-room isadmirably arranged. Styles and prices

to suit eve.zy taste.

BULLETT & MARTIN,Lessees.

FBRAKS NE)S DEPOTTobaeco and Cigars,

OONFEOTIGNER~Y,

Choteau HouseNEW HOTEL

Thoroughly Refitted and Newly Furnished.

JERRY SULLIVAN,Proprietor.

Conducted on first-class principles, Everything new,neat and attractive, Feeling assured that I can

offer the very best of accommodation, Irespectfully solicit the patronage

of the public.

PRICES REASONAHLE.THE LARGEST AND BEST HOTEL IN CHOTEAU

COUNTY.

CENTENNIAL HOTELBENTON, MONTANA.

R. 3. CULBERTSON,PROPRIETOR.

NEW AND COMFORTABLE ROOMS,With or without fire The house has been recently

enlarged and new sleeping rooms added. Boardby the day or week. Special rates given

regular boarders.

Coach Passengers wishing to stop atthis House will please inform

the drivers.

ART GALLERY

The undersigned would respectfully inform the citi-zens of Benton and vicinity that he has fitted

up rooms on the

Corner Main and Power St.,And is now prepared to do the very best of work in

his line.

Out Door Scenes ad- BuiId~illA specialty. Work done at Helena rates, and guar-

anteed to be equal to ary in the Territory.

2-2 JUSTUS FEY.

BENTON & BARKERSTAGE LINE,

WILL CARRY

Passe -gers, Mail & E7 ress 7atterBetween Benton and the Barker Mining Camp, at

reasonable rates, and

Make Bi *Weekly Trips,Leaving Benton on Mondays and Thursdays and theCamp on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Good accom-modations and fast time.

D. G. BROWNE, Agent at Benton.CAPT. JACK KILLALLY, Agent at the Minels.

W. A. OLDEN,

Manager.

Beoton and MartiosaIlalSTACE LINE.

Carries the United States mar11 to all points on theLine. Passengers and express takeu

through to the

SMITH BIVER and Ili YELLOISTONETri - Weekly Trips!

Leaves Bentoni Mondays, Wednesdays and Frida YBat T o'clock and arrives on Tuesdays Thurs-

days and Saturdays.The Qnly Route

Toe the JiIlith Bainl & Ft. arilnlisDAVID G. BROWE, Denton Agent.11. .T. UcIIAIARA, Agent a; Fo'rt Ma

inalt..SPENCERl 3ROR, Ageat at White

Sulphur springs.pO H. OLURDWWBqIW, Agent at uiar-

tinudiale.

iong the nt~ inte.

W.AANAMRB*