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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1880-01-31
LOCAL NEWS. ssW

WE are under obligations to Hon.
E. G. Brooke for late Montana pa
pers. .
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Is it necessary for the lock down
the river to have stall because It is,
to have o crib2 z5r.zet an ~. :
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LOCALS are scarce this week.

A GOOD baker is "kneeded. in
Morgantown. A "rizing" well bred"
young man may "roll' in good po-
sition."
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- A YOUNG man named Eagle, who
resides on the Kingwood road, few
miles from town, was kicked and al
most killed by q horse, few days
ago. There is some hope of his re-
covery under the care Of DIR. +. H.
Price.
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svWE Iesfn that SSiissT sieCrawsis 4
candidate fdr legislative honorss He
is an intelligent, brave onion soldier,
and we recommend him to all good
Radicals.
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SEVERAL communications which
were crowded cut this week will APP
pear in cur next.
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Mr.. j. c. WALLACE has sold his
fine wagon team 70 Mr.. Thorn't Pick
snpaugh.
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UNsUCcEssFUL.-"Jim" Weaver,
the string haulted member of the
notorious Wattonto9Spsgang, attempt
ed to steal pair of boots from T..
W. Fleming's store, on Friday even
ing last. While Mr.. Curt Fleming,
who was alone in the store, was at
tending to some customers, Jim man
aged to get the boots out of box
near him, and, slipping them down
under the shawl that he wore, made
his way to the door. He had been
loafng around the place all day, and
his manner attracting suspicion, he
was closely watched. AS he went
out of the store, Mr.. Fleming saw
the leg Of onesof the bootsG sticking
ont, gave chase and delivered him of
his burden. Weaver lost no time in
making himself scarce and he will
likely keep out Of Fairmont for some
time. A warrant was issued for him
and he will be arrested the first time
he makes his appearance in this
place. Fairmont TndeS. Oh si@79i
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RELIGIOUS Notes.-The revival at
the NJ. f. Church is still in progress.
Up to Wednesday there had been
nearly 80 conversions, and the good
work is still progressing. Last Sun
day morning, after preaching, IL
persons united with the Church. A
notable feature connected with this
meeting, is the absence of any undue
excitement, such as is general
at such meetings. Another prominent
feature connected with it, is the
number of grown persons-young
men and women-who have been
converted and united with the
Church. % 80. 3ij -. a.433< 40.
b We are sorry to say that on last
Thursday evening the meeting at
the Academy closed. 1t closed with
seekers at the altar for the prayers
of the Church. the meeting had
been in progress so long that the
members of the Church were tired
and nearly worn out, and were com
PEELED to have rest. Rev. A. T.
Cralle, ltheTfHthful pastoru is, now
conducting Ia .retiSal at Mt. .Galvary,
Clinton District.
& Rev. T. H. Trainer, of, Morgantown
Circuit, NJ. E. Church, is holding a
very successful meeting at the Flats,
about one mile from town. We have
not had the pleasure of hearing Mr..
Trainer preach yet bat learn that
he is good preacher, and is meeting
with considerable success on the
Circuit. .STlEaQ
Rev. Snodgrass will not be able to
fill the pulpit of the M. E. Church
next Sunday, on account of his ded-
icating a Church at Paramount, Gin
ton District, next Sunday, but his
place will be supplied. He will be
home in time to preach Sunday even
ing. Below we give notice of the
. eadioatiIo.npfibIINaq. Il1tI,
February LIST, the M. E. Church at
Fsirmount, in Clinton district, this
county, WILDE dedicated by Rev. w.
C. Snodgrass.i The Reverend gentle
man will be assisted by other clergy
men and the services will be eminent
.lyI appropriate to the occasion. The
friends Of herChprch everywhere
are cordially invited to be present.
The meeting at the Presbyterian
Church, is still in progress, under the
supervision of the pastor, Rev. j. B.
Dickey.. Much good has already
Deen done. May the good WORK go
on.
AS will be seen by the above Nor
gantown is enjoying an unusual re-
ligious revival meetings are
we'll attended, and a deep religious
feeling is prevalent all over the
community. We hope the work
may continue to grow In interest un-
til not one is left in Morganntown to
advocate the cause Of the wicked
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CONC WEsT.-We regret to learn
that the Williams boys, Gordon,
Theophilus and "Balt" and proba-
bly, their father, will leave this coun-
ty about the middle Of February for
Barton county, Missouri, where they
will reside in the future. They take
a degree of intelligence and thrift
with them that Monongalia can i'll
afford to lose. However, we wish
them the success they doubtless will
attain in their new home. They Of
fer for sale their stock, farming inn
plements &C., on their farm, known
as the Cartright farm, on Wednes-
day, February 11th. The terms of
sale will be made very reasonable
and all information will be given on
the day of sale.
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The Winter weather has been so
fine that drill has been continued
much longer than usual.
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Several students have joined
church since the pratracted meetings
began, ana several others are seekers
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Prest. Thompson is at Washing
ton looking after the interests of the
University as respects Military
Commander.
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w A. MEsTREzAT,
w . COruef SofoIst.

Can be engaged for Public Concerts, etc. Mr..
NJ is not attached 10 any Band or Orchestra, and
appeals onlt with piano or organ accsm psnirnent.
P.O. Address, Morgantown. WA.
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Prof. Harvey is labelling the books
in the library with new labels upon
which is printed the regulations gov
erning the library. The Professor is
using every effort to build up the IL
brary and make its rules effective.
His exertions in this direction, being
diginterested are certainly very
praiseworthy.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1880-01-31

Hon. H. G. Davis sent several very
valuable public documents for the
library Of the Columbian Literary
Society.
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2. L. Lazzell, Esq, of Cass Dis
trict, was in to see US this week.
We are informed that he intends to
become a member of the /. O.. 0. f.
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| Our young friend J. H. Bowers, of
Cheat Neck, was in town on Tues
day. ,.l...rr
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MAIN POINT AT ISSUE.

MAIN POINT AT ISSUE.
The deed made by joseph Townsend
in favor of Springer is on record, and
was on record previous to any Of
these latter sales by the Church.
If the Springer heirs are so FORUM
ate as to establish their claim, the
property which will pass into their
possession may be safely regarded
as the richest bonanza Of the present
century. The claim embraces the
business portion Of the city,. and
comprises entire blocks Of the most
elegant residences, together with
Churches and public buildings. ~
Z OF course, there win be a hard
fight in the Courts. Hundreds Of
the houses within the claim are those
Of the laboring classes, the majority Of
whom have teiled almost a lifetime
to procure their homes, It is well
the property of their richer neigh
bors is also endangered, ELSE the pros
poets would be exceedingly gloomy.
1t takes great deal Of money to
defend ones rights before the law
these days.ns st 80,
!, Some Of the most widely known
men in the country are interested IN
this claim, the most prominent
among whom are james G. Blaine,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-15

Morrow and others have lost cattle in this
way, and VIM. Rowe informs us that four
horses belonging to the stage company were
seen to godoWn, the parties who saw them
being unable to rescue them. Mr.. Rowe
thinks that more have been lost as some
are missing yet.
There will be quite a settlement next sea-
son at the Judith Crossing. A. N. Farrar
will take out a stock Of goods to that place
some time during the coming week. 1t is his
intention to open a store and hotel at the
Crossing for the accommodation of settlers
in the vicinity and freighters and others
passing that way. He will keep q good
stock Of goods, and the new store will be a
great convenience and supply a needed want.
a new blacksmith shop will also be started
there at the same time by Henry Vessor, who
is said to be a frst-class workman, and as
this will be, we believe, the only blacksmith
shop, On that road, between Benton and the
White Sulphur Springs, we expect Mr.. Yes
sor will do a thriving business. A post Office
is expected to be established there shortly,
and with all these combined we will no doubt
see quite a thriving settlement atthat placeby
another year.
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s~tabb:1lg ARRAY.

A serious stabbing affray occurred at Fort
Shaw on Saturday last, in which Thos. Stub
bards was stabbed and beaten over the head
in a most shocking manner by a man named
Wellhite, who has escaped. The injured
man is in a very critical condition, but under
the careful attendance of Dr.. Newman hopes
are entertained of his recovery. The quar-
rel came up over a game of cards, and others
who, report says, were mixed up in the at
fair, are now in the guard house at Shaw.
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That TOOun.

Note on the molar tooth Of Elephas Primigenus or
Mammoth in the possession of MI. Marshall at Fort
Benton.
The specimen is the most perfect onefound
yet in Montana, owing to the remarkable
preservation Of the enamel. Other specimens
found hitherto have had to be vanished, so.
that the contact Of the air would not reduce
them to fragments. AS the locality in which
this specimen was found pertains to the
Post-TertiarY Period, it is more than prob
able that research will find specimens of con-
temporary animals, such as rhinoceros, horse,
tiger, camel, etc, peculiar to that period.
The tooth indicates an animal just attained
its full growth, and pertains to the left lower
jaw, and is indeed a magnificent specimen.
The Elephas Primigenus or Mammoth
ranged as far north as 40 deg. north latitude
and its remains are abundant in Siberia. The
animal was over twice the weight Of the
modern species, and nearly . third.taller. Its
tusks have been found 12d5 feet in length
which were curved nearly into q circle though
q little %obliquely. The body was covered
with reddish wool, and long black hair. At
the mouth Of the Lena one of these animals
was found, at the beginning Of this century,
frozen and encased in ice. 1t measured rs
feet inches in length, and nine feet 4inehes
in height. 1t retained the wool on its hide,
and was 50 perfectly preserved that the flesh
was eaten by dogs.
Care should be taken not to confound the
Mammoth with the Mastodon, as the latter
animal preferred a warmer climate than the
former one, and was q larger animal, with
teeth and tusks differing in shape.
It is an accepted fact, that the Mamnoth
has existed since the creation of man, and that
he lived and roamed il the prehistoric
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Notice.

The stockholders in the Benton Hotel
Company are requested to meet at the Office
of W. S. Wetzel, on Saturday evening, Dec.
18th, 1880, at 7:30 O'Clock. A full atten-
dance is requested, as a board of trustees are
to be elected and other important business
transacted. w. Fl. TODD:
W. s. WETzEL,
T. E. COLLINS,
Trustees.
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Dentistry.
Trustees.

DR.. P. G. Goodrich has returned to Benton
to locate permanently in the profession Of
dentistry. The doctor is well known to our
citizens, and his coming here for permanent
residence will be hailed with pleasure by all,
as filling q most pressing necessity. We
hope that he will receive all the encourage
ment that can be extended. He will occasion
ally visit A%ssinaboin and Ft.ssbhaw, on pro-
fessional business. Office at present at the
Choteau House.
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r SUN RIVER.
Bic BEND, December 5, 1888

Bic BEND, December 5, 1880.
70 the River Press:
Matters Of interest up in this part of the
valley are rather like hens teeth-few and
Ear between-but such as they are we would
be pleased to have them appear in the RIVER
PRESS, which, by the way, is considered by
the people of this valley to be the cleanest
and most modest paper printed in the Terri
tory. The weather has been intensely cold
in this section for two or three weeks, and it
has kept us rustling to keep the stoves hot.
The cattl are beginning to show the effects
of the cold snap very perceptibly, the Oldest
of the stock are getting quite poor, and the
snow lying almost where it fell, with little or
no wind, it is hard work for them to find the
grass. Should the cold weather continue the
cattle will die off by thousands.
Mr.. Miller and crew finished up the thresh-
ing in this part of the valley some time ago,
the yield being fully as good as in former
years. Potatoes and other vegetables are
good, but the yield is small.
Game is quite plentiful. Mr. Louis Pam
brum has killed four or five deer in this vicin-
ity lately; coyotes and wolves are around
here in. abundance, and no doubt many a
young calf falls a victim to their ferocious
appetites. 1t almost makes ones hair stand
on end to hear them when they turn loose.
One Of these coyotes will let out q howl, and
is instantly joined by hundreds of others,
who seem trying to see which can howl the
loudest.
Gun friend, Dir. Frank Miller, Of South
Fork, has taken unto himself a better half,
an event Of which we are all glad, and he, Of
course, is glad too. Mr.. Miller is one Of the
most thoroughgoing and prosperous men IN
this valley, a good man in every way, and we
see no reason why this union should not be .
happy one. His wife is q most amiable lady,
and we all wish them q long and happy life.
Everybody is healthy up this way and en-
joyingg the comforts Of life, for which we
are all thankful. DEACON.
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period, carvings Of lis shape having been
found not only in Europe, but in Iowa. II
the latter State a pipe which is known as ~
elephant pipe was found in perfect preserve
ton, which had the carving of a Mammoth
on it. The Indians also have traditions which
point to the existence of q similar animal j.
remote times, in the Northern part of tbi,
Territory.
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RIngWala Bros. sG DO,

Will send any goods desired G. O. D. with
privilege of examining, providing customers
will pay express charges. Parties living in
the vicinity of Helena, entrusting them with
their orders by mail, can rely upon getting
the best quality of goods as we'll as low prices
and all orders will receive prompt attention.
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PURELY PERSONAL.

Jack Little is in town.
W. s. Conway is quite sick.
r. w. auckland is in from Highwood.
Henry Cow Brooks is in town from
the Judith.
Mrs. G. w. Crane, who has been i'll, is
now convalescent.
Mrs. W. 81. Todd is quite i'll. We trust
it will not prove serious.
Mr.. Simpson, who has charge of Gala
gher's herd, on Arrow creek, is in Benton.
e. A. Quinn, master of transportation at
Assinaboin, passed through this week from
Helena.
Lieut.. Hoyt arrived Sunday from Hell
ena. and left Monday morning for home
Assinaboin.
JAS. Lemon came in from Assinaboin
Tuesday evening, and left on this mornings
coach for Sun River.
j. C. Bourassa and family.left Saturday
morning for Mr.. Bourassa's trading post in
the vicinity of Warm Spring creek.
Matt. Price leaves for Helena tomorrow,
where he will remain until the first of Janu-
ary, when he will go East on an extended
tour.
H. A. Olinger arrived from the Barker
district on Tuesday, and will remain about a
week. He reports everything lovely in the
camp.
Dick Berry, in charge of Bakers cattle,
is in town from Medicine Spring ranch. He
reports very little snow there so far, and the
cattle in excellent condition.
-Robt. Mayne and Chas. Smith returned
last Sunday from Helena, where they had
been as witnesses at the trial of J. Y. Brown,
late quartermaster's clerk at Assinaboin.
DR.. C. S. Kelly, dentist, arrived in town
Tuesday evening, and intends to settle among
us. Benton has needed q resident dentist for
some time, and we predict a good practice
for DR.. Kelly.
DIR. T. G. Goodrich, who is well known
to the citizens of Benton, returned on We'd
nesday, and will take up permanent residence
among US, for the purpose of practicing in
his profession of dentistry.
Invitations have been received by some
of Benton's citizens to attend the wedding in
Helena, Thursday evening, of Mr.. L. I.
Rosencrans and Miss Ida F. Wilson. We
extend our congratulations.
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CATHOLIC.

Catholic Church services will be held at the several
churches as follows: Fort Benton-First and last
Sundays of each month. Sun River-SecondS Sunday
of each month. Fort Assinaboin and Fort Shaw (a-
ernately)-Thlrd Sunday of each month. First Mass
s a. m; High Mass and Sermon, 10 80 a. n. Sunday
School, 2:30 p. H.. Evening Service and Lecture, 1880
p. m. Rev. "a. j. Camp, Sd
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south Fork Precinct.

The following were elected at the South
Fork precinct
r. c. Shepherd, Justice Of the Peace E.
B. Lippincott, Constable; P. W. Leighton,
Road Supervisor.
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Yield OF Grain.

Through the kindness of Mr.. W. o. Dey.
ter, we give our readers the amount of grain
raised il the vicinity of Benton during The
season of 1880. Mr. Dexter tbreshed tba
grain, and is thus able to give the exact fe.
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Board of Trade.

The called meeting Of the Board Of Trade,
held at the Court House, was especially in
teresting. It principally considered the COM
mittee's report on the ACCESSIBILITY Of publish
ing a pamphlet, setting forth our resources
and the advantages for immigration, and also
for the purpose of drafting memorials to the
various railroad companies, requesting them
to examine our district and the practicability
Of the northern routes. Debate on this latter
subject was warm and interesting, some little
opposition to railroad interests being elected.
But it was finally decided that both the OBJ
jects above noted should be accomplished.
The pamphlet is to be edited and compiled by
Wm Fl. Hunt, and will be published about
the first Of February. It will in size approach
the Auditors and Treasurer's report Of this
Territory and perhaps contain in all as many
as 60 pages. Business men will find it to
their interest to secure early the best posi-
tons on the advertising pages; with the large
edition to be printed, $1,000 copiesl they will
find it a most valuable medium to drum up
business with, st is to be hoped that every
citizen will take hold Of this matter with en-
ergy and pride, and see to it that it
does not fail. Subscribe literally for the
pamphlet if you have no advertising, and if
you have take all the space you can possibly
afford.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-15

Some Of the Choctaw girls il 1.-The Ma
ton" as Indian Territory is called, are high
ly educated, very beautiful, and nearly as
fair in complexion as their sisters in the
states
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Settle.

Parties indebted to me will please call and
settle, as itwill save me trouble and themselves
ira expense. L.. L. MARSHALL.
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THE CHURCHES.
EPISCOPAL.

Episcopal Church services are held every Sunday at
the Court House, at IL a. N. and I p. n. Sunday
School at 2:3D 3. N. Rev. S. c. Blackiston, Pastor.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-15
A CARa,.

The complete aod permanent cure of all forms of
HERNIA or RUPTURE, by a New and Simple Pro-
cess, entirely FREE FROM&DANGER OR PAIN, and
voiding the Old Cutting Operation. For informa-
ton address DR. COLE,
Box 1872. Helena, Montana.
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WAN EEDs

A position as salesman or clerk in some ~frst-Class
grocery or dry goods house in Benton. Have had an
experience of Is years. Apply at this Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-15

BORN.

BORN.
At Sun River December 10, to the wife Of Hon. Geo.
Steel. a daughter.
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Benton Lodge, No. Is, A. F. & A. N.

Regular Communications OF the above named Eodge
are held at 7 D. m. on the first and third Saturday of
each month. Members of sister lodges and aojourn-
ing brethren are cordially invited to attend.
F. c.. ROOSEVELT, VIM.
I'll. T. ROLFE, Secretary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-15

AS an exhibition of dwelling idiocy, pure
and simple, we boldly state, without fear of
contradiction, chat Freeman's last article in
the ATLANTIS, on his trip to Benton takes the
cake.-INe Short Horns.
We have nothing to say in contradiction
of the above, bat we do wonder at the daring
Of the noble three in making an issue with
the s'drivelling idiot" from whom they derive.
their inspiration. We don't know how they
would have found q nickname for the editor
Of this paper If they had not copied Free
mans S%sdrivelling idiocy."
Some of our stock men have been losing
q number Of cattle lately on the Missouri.
On the ra-Con-Du-Nez, five miles beloWtown
there is q place which the cattle on the range
have been in the habit of making a drinking
place. Ice formed there while the water was
high, and after the water receded the ice
sunk, slanting upward to the bank. Just at
the foot Of this ice chute is an air hole, and
the cattle, coming in numbers to drink, slide
down and into the river, where they are i'm
mediately drawn under the ice and drowned.
Parties who witnessed the loss Of some Of the
cattle say that when the leaders came to the
top Of the chute they would stop, but were
crowded forward by those behind, and, the
minute they started down, lost their feet, and
then it was oil up with them. They disappear
at once. Il is said that Frields & Nieehoff,
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III. A. Flanagan has a fine stock OF candies,
pocket-books, diaries, notions, and q general
assortment of holiday goods, besides the
usual drug stock, which is expertly handled