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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
National Greenback Platform.

We declare: Firs, That the right to |
make or issue money is sovereign power |
L. be malnt,ned hy the people fur the
common benefit The delegation of this !
right to corporations is = surrender OF the /
central attribute of sovereignty, void Of |
constitutional sanction, comforting upon a
subordinate irresponsible power, absolute
dominion over industry and commerce.
All money, whether metallic or paper
should he issued and it's volume ntrolled
by the Government, and not by or through
banking corporations; and, when SO issued
shonld be fult lie al ten lea for all debts
public and private.
Second-That the bonds of the United
States should be paid as rapidly as is
practical. To enable the Government to
meet these obligations. legal tender cur
ency should be submitted for the notes or,
she National banks, the-Naiional bank
ing sy stem abolished, and the unlimited
coinage of <ilves as well as gold establish.
ed by law.
Third-We demsnd the equal protection
of labor and capital by law.
Fourth-We are opposedto all subsidies
by Government
Fiftb-All lines of communication and
transportation should be brought under
such legislative control as shall secure
moderate, fair and equitable rates for pas
senger and freight traffic.
Sixth = We condemn the cruel class leg
islation of the Republican party which,
while protesting great gratitude to the
soldier, has most unjustly diseriminated
against HIM and in favor of the bondhol-
der.
seventh-All property should bear its
just proportion of taxation, and we de-
mand a graduated income tax.
Eighth-We denounce as most dapaer.
ous the efforts, wherever manifest, to re.
strict the right of suffrage.
Ninth-We are opposed to an increase
of the strnding army in time of peace, ant
: the insidious scheme to establish an enor
r NOUS military power under the guise o
r militia law.
Tenth-That the practice of the rail
roads of this State in issuing free passe
lover their lines of roads to the mem Der
of the Legislature and all other officer
of the State, is vicious and corruptinp anr
a ought not to be saEctioned or tolerated
but should he prohibited by stringent law
Eleventh-That ihe practice of turn
ing out faithful officers connected with the
supervision and management of the dit
feren, institutions of the State upon ner,
parry prouuds is prejudical to The hes
: interests oi the State and ought not to b,
sanctioned by any party.
Twelfth Prison convict labor shonit
he utilized by the State alone
8. Tnirteenth-Tnat We favor the submits
= sion the Legislature to vote of IT.
people OF an amendment to the Constltu
,ion prohibiting the manufacture, saie o
use of ntoxicaiing drinks beverage.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
The Story Of a Pet Rat.

A colored man whom L shall call
Elias. VINO serves as coachmln for my
friend Mr. H., SAYS "the Philosopher
of the Syracuse Herald, was once en-
ployed in boarding house which was
infested with rats. He devised an ap-
parat1s, consisting of an empty barrel
with an inviting but untrustworthy top,
which he put TO effective use as trap
for the sleek marauders. The landlady
was delighted and paid him a cent for
every rat he caught-and the name OF
his victims was legion. Each morning.
after he had counted the spoils of the
night and received his pay he would
take his rats in bag to the proprietor
of sporting establishment down town.
who paid him two cents apiece for them
and presumably turned them to profit
able account in his pit. Among his catch
one day was handsome female speci-
men to which Elias took a decided fam
CIV and he resolved to tame her. She
responded kindly to his advances, and
became in time so gentle that she would
eat out of his hand and play about his
person, running up and down his
sleeves and so forth. Her affection for
him and her faculty of memory were
once proved in a notable way. Some
body carelessly let her out of her cage
during her owners absence, and in a
few moments she had found her way
into one of her accustomed holes in the
wall and was glorying in her freedom.
Weeks passed, and, as she did not
appear again, she was given up for
lost. One evening Elias was smoking a
quiet pipe in the laundry, when he saw
a rat put its head out of chink in the
wainscot. By way of experiment, but
scarcely hoping for success, he called
scftly the name of his old pet: .s jimmy
Jnnyr' To his surprise the animal
emerged from its hiding-place, ap-
preached him cautiously, and then ran
up his trousers-leg into his lap and COM
posed itself tor his caresses. 1t was in
deed his missing Jimmy. She allowed
him to carry her back to her cage, and,
when there, went straight to the saucer
from which she had been accustomed
to eat her food and drink. For long
time after that master and rat were in
separable; but by and by the former
changed his quarters, and in his new
. home had no convenience for keeping
his little companion, so he sold her for
two dollars to retail liquor dealer
; who put her behind his bar for the en-
tertainment of his customers and grew
J very much attached to her.
| One day Elias was passing the shop,
and its owner called him in. ' have
/ lost Jinny,' said he, 9. and none of us
can recover her. If you get her for me
l will give you fifty cents" The chal.
lenge was accepted on the spot and the
1 in6 hn Qrl IN
voice. 1t was as efficient as before
Out cf a hole near by trotted jimmy, ap
parently overjoyed to see her frient
once more, and surrendered herself tt
his hands with ingenious confidence
From that day to this. if l recall hi
story Alright, he has never seen her.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01

The immense masses CT gold collect
ed in the public Offices and in the pri-
vate vaults of banks and of business
do no actual work in the world of f.
nance. They are an inert lightweight
hung on to us to enable the public
swindters to rob us-rob us of $780,.
600, 900 year in the single item of
the national debt. To get down to
this depth of gold swindle all bust.
ness was paralvIed during the drea-y
years from 1873 to 1879. All debts
doubled-all half mortgaged property
swept away from the owners. Sher'
man, in q message. acknowledged that
all this ruin must be gone through.
Distress, death and suiciles had to be
waded throl & TO bring ,is down tc
Such picturas "a wo see presented or
those monnmerts Of stupid villiany-
the assay Office in New York and tn,
mint in Philadelphia.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01

Bankers are most remarkably con-
sistent set Of fellows. For several
years past they have attempted to in
still into the minds of the people the
idea that the Greenbackers desired to
return to the wild cat system Of pa
per money. If such had been the
case the bankers would now be our
best workers for at their recent con-
vsntion their leading members stated
in effect that as the national banking
system was on its last legs and that
the old wildcat system was a good
one, that they should strive TO bring
it about. The Greenbackers, as all
know who know anything at all, want
all money issued exclusively by the
government, and directly to the peo
pie.
The longer people live the more
will they become convinced that the
average banker looks out for numbe1
one, and whatever is best for the ban
ker's pocket will be advocated by the
bankers as the best system the worlc
ever knew.
The national banking system il
doomed and the fight will yet be
Shall we have a national money, 3 full
legal tender, and one which will no
fuciuate because Tom, Dick and Har
ry want it to; or, shall the govern
ment delegate its power to individu
ais and corporations to swindle tn
people as in the days of yore2
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
Assignee's Snle Of Real Estate.

ON, SATURDAY October 1st 1881 at two O'Clock
~ in afternoon-I will offer for Sale at pub
lie Auction the premises, the following valua
BILE real estate viz: In Lot No. SO, situate in the
town of Somerset, Perry County Ohio, and known
as the late homestead o: w NJ Ream.
Terms of Sale, one fourth cash in hand and the
residue in three equal annual payments, the de
ferred payments, to bear interest from the day o.
sale and TO be secured by mortgage the prem
ises. Appraised at S3166.00. Title perfect.
SAMUEL K. REAM,
Sept 1st 1881 Assignee of W. M Rerm.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
In Good Spirits.

T. Walker, Cleveland, o, writes: "For
ihe lsst twelve months have suffered with
lumbago and general debility. ] commen-
csd taking Burdock Blood BtIers about
six weeks ago, and now have great pleas
urs sn stating that ] have recovered my
appetite. my complexion has grown ruddy.
and feel better altogether" Price sl.00,
trial size 10 cents.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
National Greenback State Ticket.

The people of this country are tax
ed to death. They are taxed upon
every bond issued by the government
to pay interest and support few in
ease and wealth who give nothing to
sustain the government. They are
taxed to pay for every mile of railioa
and telegraph line in this country.
They are taxed enough in one year to
pay for every pole; wire and instru-
ment in the country. These are all
taxation without representation.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
Land for Sale.

A piece of ground west of Somerset,
containing about II acres, on south side OF
turnpike. we'll watered and in good farm
ing condition 1t is also a very desirable
location to build upon. Address,
P.J. DITToE Mt. Harrison. Somerset o.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01

VIM. Mccartney, SS Lloy Street. Bufia-
10, N. Y. fell and sprsined his ankle. Hi-
employer, II. Anderson, "a Main Street,
procured some Thom.r' Eclectric Oil. and
he says tina, few applications enable him
TO no to work as usual.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01

1t was one of the ancient sages who
said: 1.-The goodness of gold is tried
by fire, the goodness of women by gold.
and the goodness OF men by women"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
A Ladies' Bonnet With a Blush.PrO
ducing Attachment.

1t is not every maiden, in these pro-
sale days, who can summon the "tell-
tale blood to her cheeks at will, or ST.
lently reveal by an opportune rOseate
flush, those inward feelings to which
many young ladies experience such diff
ficulty in giving verbal expression. But
as the value of the blush, as a high
ly effective weapon in the feminine
armory, is still universally recognized
by the sex, although it would appear to
have somewhat fallen into deSuetude
French ingenuity has been at the pains
OF devising mechanical appliance for
the instantaneous production of a fine
natural glow upon the cheek of beauty
no matter how consttutiOnally lynn
phatic or philosophically Unconditional
its proprietress may be. This thought
full contrivance is called The Ladies'
Blushing Bonnet" to the side ribbons
of which-those usually tied under the
fair wearer'S chin-are attached two
tiny but powerful steel springs, ending
in round pads, which are brought to
bear upon the temporal arteries by the
action of howing the head. one eXqui-
sitely appropriate to modest embarrass-
ment. and by artificially forcing blood
into the cheeks cause them to be suf-
fused with " the crimson hue of shame
at q moments notice. Should these
ingenious head coverings become the
fashion among girls of the period, it
will behoove "young men about to
marry to take a sly peep behind the
bonnet-strings of their blushing charm
els Immediately after proposing. in
order to satisfy themselves that the
heightening color. by them interpreted
rs an involuntary admission of recipro-
Gated affection. Is not due to the agency
of carefully adjusted :. blushing bsn-
net. et."-kaa02Y IctGQrAaA
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23
THE RIVER PRESS.

the paragraph. It has always been our aim
TO exclude such personal matter from our
columns, but occasionally such will slip IN N
spite of our utmost vigilance. we know
nothing whatever Of the matter referred to,
and, Of course, regret that such d thing
should have appeared. In so far as we are
concerned, we are heartily sorry to be mixed
up IN 8 case that concerns the reputation OF
any lady, and unite with the above cores
pondent in considering such covert insinua-
ton as contemplate in the extreme. As for
diyulging the name Of the author, it would
be s breach Of professional faith to do SO,
unless compelled to it by the courts.
EDITOR
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. Nelson and family are registered at
the Overland Hotel.
Mrs. Frank Balm is spending a few days
in town, visiting friends.
j. s. Hill left on Saturday morning for
Sun River to hold a family reunion.
TIC Power was in New York on the
21st inst, and started for Chicago yesterday
Col. Clendenin, Whohas been East for the
past two months, is expected home in q few
days.
Mr.. Brown, with the firm of 7. J. Bogy,
of Fort Mcleod, is Willing away 8 few days
in the City of the North. Come often.
Duke Dutrille, the prince of BARRIERS, ar
rived last night. and will hereafter manipu-
late the keenest of razors at Buyers tonsoral
rooms.
We regret to announce the very serious
illness Of Mrs. Judge Tattan, The many
friends Of the family will be pleased to learn
of her speedy recovery.
d. n. Dicky arrived in town last Satur-
day from his ranch on Box Elder, and re-
ports sheep in that vicinity doing well. He
thinks the losses will be reduced from pre-
vious expectations.
James A Wells, commander-in-chief at
Fort Claggett, is spending q few days with
old time friends. He was introduced to a
telephone q few days since, and tried to i'm
prove the machine" by transmitting signs
over the line. The wire is said to be in a state
Of constant connection ever since the ex-
pertinent.
B. D. Phillips and bride arrived On Sat
urday's coach and are registered at the Over
land. Mr.. Philips is one of the most promi-
sing young men in the county, and is largely
identified with the stock interests Of this
section. His bride is q daughter of Morgan
Evens, q prominent farmer of Deer Lodge
county, and is g lady Of culture and rare
worth. The young couple start out in the
voyage of life with 8 bright future, and THE
RIVER PRESS with a host Of other friends,
join in wishing the young couple q life of
unalloyed happiness.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23
fKMe MangdEsGxS.


The entertainment given by the Ministries
on Monday evening, as q benefit for MIR.
John Collins, was q decided success and
the character of the entertainment exceed
ed our expectations. Rowe's Hall was filled
and a large number Of those present were
obliged to stand up, from lack of seating ca
pacity. There was entire absence OF any,
thing vulgar, and the boys seemed to be
actuated with the desire to make their en-
tertainment such that it will deserve sup
port from the best element Of our citizens.
And we will add that this effort on their
part should be encouraged, for they display
ability considerably above the amatuer
efforts occasionally essayed. Some of the
representations would reflect credit any
where, and the Irish sketches are especially
well rendered. Mr.. Cole is a good burnt
cork artist, a general ~fayorite and always
brings down the house with his quaint delin-
cations. The clog and jig dancing of Smith
and joiner, although devoid of any startling
features, is in good time. Prof. Lorenzo is
without doubt the finest yiolinist in Montana.
The ochestra was good. Messrs. Rooney,
Toohy, Smith and Master Tochy each do
well, and add their various features. Taken
altogether, the entertainment deserves all
the patronage bestowed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23
BARKER BRIEFS.

On Saturday last Mr. E. r. Clingan pur-
chased 100 feet in the Summit s. DeSoto lead
Of Oscar Olinger. Consideration unknown.
Mr.. Barrett, of the firm Leayitt and Bar
rett, Barker District, bought Of Capt. Garter,
on Thursday last, so feet in the John Morgan
lead for $10O cash.
Snow is reported from four to five feet
deep in the mines.
Building is progressing rapidly and real
estate has an upward tendency. 4 dozen
new buildings are under way in Leadville,
and several in Hughes and Galena cities. The
favorable location and excellent timber priv
ileges of Leadyille make it particularly de-
sirab1e for a town site.
Work has been suspended on the Nil Des-
perandum for a short time, but at the last
stroke Of the pick the lead shows up better
than ever. Messrs. Wetzel, Burns 81 Co.
are to be commended for the excellent show
ing and the amount of work expended in
thus developing their lead. The Desperan-
duna can show more ore on the dump than
any other lead ia caEap.
The deepest shaft in the camp is that sunk
on the John Morgan lead, which is down Sc
feet below the surface, owned by Messrs.
Wheaton, Mix 6 Co. Owing TO the solidity
of she walls, it was found unnecessary te
timber even at this depth. There is a 4-foo1
lead with galena intermixed with pyrites Of
iron. Captain Carter, one of the best quartz
miners in the camp, superintendent the work
Messrs. Kain, Lambert Sc Go have strucl
it rich at the forks of Galena creek, q mil,
above Hughes City.
An ore house has been built at the entrance
Of the tunnel on the Summit & DeSoto leat
into which the ore is placed as fast as takel
out. The owners are pushing their work rap
idly forward, running both night and da
shifts. The Summit & Desoto promises t
be the best lead Of the camp.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23
E
rae sold1ers 81. paarIck,s nay Dance.

The Soldiers 81. Paarick's Day Dance.
The soldiers dance was q complete success,
and on every hand was heard only words OF
approval and satisfaction. The barracks had
been profusely and tastefully decorated with
the Amecican flag festooned and the Ameri-
can straight, trimmed in festoons, circles and
handsome curves, altogether making q most
gorgeous display OF color and q tasteful ar
rangement of form. The officers and SOL
diers, in their attractive uniforms, foul q
themselves o brilliant setting of bright hues
on a bunting background. The party was
managed with excellent ability, and the invi-
t%ations judiciously selected, SO that when all
met together there was unanimity of express
sion Of satisfaction by all present.
The music was excellent, and wa 8 fitting
accompaniment to the poetry Of motion as
expressed in the May waltz, when the trouble
began, which was continued up to the usua]
morning hour. The supper was par erce5-
1encr, for the proof Of the pudding is the eat
ing thereof, and the delicious delicacies dis
appeared in q way that should be 3 constant
reminder to cooks Of the way that such
things should be done.
The soldiers may take upon themselves the
credit Of making the only event Of the season
that has proved q social success, and they
deserve all the encouragement that can be
bestowed for their good taste and splendid
management.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23
CATHOLIC.

Catholic Church services viii be held at the several
churches as follows: Fort Benton-First and last
Sundays of each month. Sun River-Second Sunday
OF each month. Fort Assinaboin and Fort Shaw {al-
ernately)-Th1rd Sunday of each month. First Mass
5 a. M; High Mass and Sermon, 1890 q. M; Sunday
School, 2:3o p. M: Evening Service and Lecture, 1:3o
p. m. Rev. Fl. j. Camp ST
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA M. t., !
Feb. Ia. 1891. {

Feb. Ia, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settlers have filed notice of their intention to make final
proof in support of their claim and secure final entry
thereof, and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver Of the y. S Land ONCE at
Helena, M. T., on Tuesday, the 22nd day Of March, A,
u. 1881, viz: James C. Adams, Homestead Entry No.
At, for the S half OF S E quarter and the s half of s
W quarter of section 25, township q n, range ! v,
continued residence upon and cultivation Of said tract,
viz Joseph I. Largent, John Kerler, Charles Drew
and Charles E. Iook, all of Sun River, Lewis and
Clarke County, Nj. L. And Charles G.. Holt, pre-emp-
ton d~eclatorys statement, No. 1888, for the n " quarter
Of y E quarter, section 19, s Equarter Of s " quarter,
and the $ " quarter Of Sc quarter and lot 5 OF section
and he names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
tract, viz: Joseph /. Largent, William G. Zook, John
Kerler and Charles Drew, all of Sum River, Lewis
aud Clarke County, N. T. III. MOE, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23
NOTHCE or FINAL ENTRY.
u. s. LAND OFFICE.

HELENA. NJ. r., February rs, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his application to make final
proof in support of his claim al secure final entry
thereof, and that said proof will We made before Alex.
E. Beattie, Clerk of the Sd Judicial District Court OF
Montana, at Ft. Benton, Choteau county, M. T.. on
Friday, the sth day of April, 1881, viz James Fitzger-
aid, neclaratory statement No. 1850 for the southwest
east quarter of the southeast quarter Of sec. %, and
the east half of the northeast querter OF section No.
81, township No. "a, north of range No. s east, and ne
GUS residence upon, and cultivation OF said tracts, viz:
Johu Madden, Patrick Whalen, William ". Austin
and William Mc1lhenney. all Of TT. Benton, Choteau
county, Montana.
y. H. MOE, Register.