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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10

\ man, about going tn Europe,
said 20 his wife; - am afraid, my
dear, that while am gone, absence
will conquer love" "0h, you
needn't fear for me-" quickly said
bis wife; ''ihe longer you stay away
tho better shall ll;c ynu
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10

An old bachelor. who died recently,
left II will dividing ail his property
equally among the surviving women
wh0 had refused him; "because,n -
said nc, "to them owe all my earth
ly happincsa.n
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10

The American captain IS as
sumed 10 receive SI25. Tic Ger
man ships captain receives only $50
pay, but is allowed a commission Of
2 per cent og the gross charter, max
Ing his pay fsearIy equal 10 that Of
TIE American ships master. Taking
the complement 81 these representa-
tive slips 70 consist Ct captain, first
mats, secsnd taate, careeuter, stew
) sarti, cook, segea able seamen, four
Ordinary seainen and three boys er
Apprentices, the lesser cost If f0reigff
ships IS due 10 tlte flct that while an
able seaman IN an American ship re-
ceiyes So and sometimes raore, the
Gefman ship pays bnf S1I.55 month
Is, and oikers ii the same ratio.
The egpe1diz Hre account Of the
- n1erie8.n -. liefaan ship stands at
the end 81 Ire first year as follows:
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10

GeCRaNSA Can't be made ~ every agent r.f..
sJ - g g month IN tia business sse furnish h,,t
those Wiling Il work easily dozen ,.s,lisf.
day right IN their osn lc7litrs. Have TINS IL
explain here. Business pleasant and honorable ".
men, and boys a.d girls to well as nltfl ge Mn
furnish ven complete esitfit nee. We wfl bar =.
peuse of starting s0g- l'sSicssrs free Mrisss Az.
FaEnserS and fiss' -, their soi.s nl ,af,s,.
ters. aad al e.sas ners. ii paying work s h.if
should write 10 and learn an about fe s,ss 4 Il
once. Address TRVg & Co. Augusta. Maine
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10
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IIan Of Linn County Council,


Sra AT meeting County Council r. of II
held this day the d. NJ Osborne Harvesting Machinery adopted o
the use Of the Patrons of this jurisdiction.
Yours Respectfully
(sisnef II. G POWELL, Secretary.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10
a RAPID DECLINE.

The tonnage OF American ana for
eiga ships entered at seaports of the
Unsted States during the years 1874
and 1850 Wore as follows
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10
A BARGAT
Valuable Property for Sale.
THE ALDEN FRUIT DRYER,

IncIuding.the building and lots upon
which it is situated. is Cor sale at bar
gain. There are two dryers and they can
be sold separately. This is a good ep-
portunity for fruit raisers TO secure tho
best dryer made, at a low price.
Tho lots are very valuable lying on the
river front. and having a railroad switch
running by them. 1t is good location
for custom .hoUrieg mill, foundry, or
any such buiness.
For further particulars call Cfl the Presi-
dent or Secretary of The Company.
o. r.. CRAWFORD,
L. G. RICE, President.
Secretary. 50
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10
ST CHARLES HOTEL.
ALEEETC, caEooes.
HES. c. HauE. rfepsifios,

This House has been thoroughly rciiosisd fr.s. -
- hottoia, and IS Ges IA splendid condition i.f
The entertainment OF travellers. The .iie
IS supplied wi,ls overs sthilsl. tlse taal-
ket affords. Sample roslns feF
,ist men.
Corvallis. lebanon aad Dallas stage fssee.
Nisn5tf
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10
To the Unfortunate

ScnitEaI Weakness. night I0ssss ~ In sias ;s-
pies % the face and loss II manhood positively tc
EurefL The sick aud afflicted sheuid fsli 10 ezil
ulsigt him. The iector hs Travelled extefsssxey ia
Eureic, and iEsHcetod Thoroughly the various hs5-
tas there. obtaining great dead 81 valuable irforl.s-
tien. which hs seonpelent 70 iafarf 20 tbse Ia eg
of his services bB. GIBB0N Viii make na etaree
unless be elect cure. Persons AZ distance =
80 CGsE3 AZ EossS. III communications
strictly confidential You bot the Ifseior
send ten dollars Tor Tacksre of medicine PeFssssts
writing to the Doctor viii please state the name Il t
paper they this advertisement IT, Charges rf-
sonahle- Culi or write address DIR. J. +. GIHBpN
Box 1867, san Francisco. xisla4s
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10

The per centage Of imports and ex-
ports carried in American bottoms
since 185G MP 10 date shows m alarm
in- decrease
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-06-10

EUGENE BUCHANAN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

The next few years will see thousands Of
miles Of railroad constructed in Montana.
Benton will come in for her full share, and
in fact become one OF the important railroad
centers Of the Territory. The Utah and
Northern will probably reach US first and
within the next two years. A branch from
the Northern Pacific through the fertile lands
between This place and the Yellowstone is
only a mere matter OF time. A line from
Benton to the British Possessions may also
be counted on IN the coming years of rail-
X al activity. a branch 10 Barker when
that district has become famous is certain.
For some months a railroad through North
ern Dakota by way Of Buford to Benton has
been talked of seriously, and there is no tell
ing how many more lines time will bring.
Ten years from now the busy thousands in.
Benton, with their railroad lines extending
in every direction, and their machine shops
giving employment to hundreds Of men viii
wonder how the people ever got along in
the pioneer days, when it was necessary to
haul freight $50 and 200 miles by bull teams
The railroad era for Montana has but fairly
dawned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24
THE INDIAN QUESTION.

It is not intended ia this article to discuss
the Indian question in general. It has already
been amply considered BY able writers who
know the Indian through "HiawathaY ana
CooDer's novels. It would seem to be need
less to add more to the literature about Lo'
especially as q sage writer and statesman OF
the East has settled the whole question.
keep whisky and firearms out of the Ia
dams hands" says the Sage, "and the L.
dian problem is solved" The theory IS
doubtless correct, but ust how to accomplish
that result is what would get a Western man.
If all the whisky and firearms in the world
were sunk to the bottom Of the sea q big per
cent. of the general mischief would cease.
But this is not the phase of the Indian CUES
ton that commands attention from the peo-
ME of Northern Montana. How to keep
the redskins from slaughtering and stealing
the stock of our ranchmen is the important
question just now.
The developments since our last issue are
interesting. AS anticipated the British In
dams are moving south-heading for the
buffalo country. They are not coming in
small hunting parties, but actually by the
thousands. Luckily, however, their pro-
gress is not unimpeded, as they will be met
bv q. small force from Fort Asslnaboln and
driven back across the line-provlded, OF
course, thai the Indians are not Of superior
strength and able 10 break the "blOckade"
established. In the latter event the issue will
be made with the government as one OF the
interested parties, and the people Of this
section are assured Of the protection needed
and SO long delayed.
This prompt action on the part Of the mil
itary is the result Of the decisive steps taken
by The stockmen Of Choteau county. The
fact that the latter were compelled by the
eXigencies Of the case TO organize tor self
protection impressed General Ruger, the
comm hiding officer, with the necessity and
Justice of doing something. II our stock,
men had slept upon their rights and interests
il is more than probable that, as heretofore,
no effort would have been made TO prevent
the invasion Of British Indians upon the
stock ranges of Montana. The movement
was q timely one Oh the part OF the stock
men, and they may we'll congratulate them
selves that such good results have followed
already.
1t is no more than a matter of simple JUS
tice 10 the settlers Of Northern Montana that
this protection should be extended them by
the military, but rs it has been SO slow, or
rather tntlrely wanting, in the past, all inter-
essed should unite 10 thanking Gen. Kruger
for bis prompt and, we hope, decisive action
in the present instance. We believe a testl-
mOniat of this kind should be forwarded to
the General, wherein the hope might be ex-
pres sd that his aTdor in SO righteous a cause
should not be permitted to cool in the least.
With the assistance of the military, which
has been SO promptly rendered in the start,
Indian depredations in this section will
cease. and the association formed On the 10Th
inst. should put forth every possible effort
to secure that assistance. 4.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24
M0NTAN.A MATTERS.

The Glendive Jail is completed and with
out occupants.
Inc stock Of the Alta Montana company
sells at 1910 per share.
Inc railroad company has ordered 1,200,-
OoO brick for use at Glendive.
Helena is to have q gymnasium to assist in
developing the muscle Of her young men.
Inc !. N. R. R. company has nine diff
terent surveying parties at work in Montana.
u IS reported that $50 Indians have desert
ed from Fort Yates since the arrival Of Sit
ting Bull at that place.
Iassengers are carried between Melrose
ano butte tor one dollar. There are opposi-
eion lnes and that accounts for it.
me marriage Of P. j. Moore, Of the Mus
. selsneli' and Miss Nellie Robertson of Whit,
oulpher Springs was celebrated on the nth
inst.
zoe conference Of the M. e. church south
90 oe neia at Helena beginning or the
lou " october. Bishop Cayanagh will pre-
4 =, - Bonner & Co. and Eddy, Harmon.
:" w. OF Deer Lodge, have been awarded
80 contracts for furnishing ties, bridge
'uloe.s' eec'' Tor the Northern Pacific r. r.
~ us recent trip 70 pay of the sshoys in
que MAJOR Blaine travelled g74 miles taking
n -. enaw' Benton, Old Agency, Camp
Garfield, eoal Banks, Fort Assinaboine,
Point nd Fort Maginnir.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24
PENCIL PEELINGs.
There was a paper in Benton
That had no white sheets to print on
Not a scrap or sCintilla ;
IL % la.Ir ---- -

" ASA """
That had no white sheets to print on
Not a scrap or scintilla
The river was low
And the boats deviish slow,
50 they ssworked her off" on Manila.
Guitteau is writing his own life and will
doubtless take to lecturing as soon as he OBJ.
tains freedom.
Isn't it time to inquire as 10 the where
abouts of Conkling. The newspapers are
letting him alone vigorously.
Prohibition didn't stand the ghost of a
show among the Tar Heels. The majority
against it is in the neighborhood Of rs, coo.
The incorporation act under which Bepton
proposes to put on the the airs of a town is
about a mile long. It was ran as a continued
story in the Helena Independent last winter.
Vice President Cakes has left the Territory
and the line of the Northern Pacific railroad
is fully determined upon. In view of these
facts we would suggest that the Helena and
Butte papers let the s'resources" have a
needed rest.
The Helena and Butte papers having ex-
hausted themselves IN ''bloWing up" the min
eral resources of their respective town have
now commenced On their bass ball clubs.
It is something in the nature of q step from
the sublime to the ridiculous.
Gen, Grant has decided to become a citi-
zen of New York and the first thing we know
he will be the Stalwart candidate for Mayor,
street Commissioner, Member of the Board
OF Health or something OF the kind just to
ill up the gap between this and 1884.
The idea that the ring" is working the
incorporation scheme is growing. But we
would advise the people of Benton not to be
alarmed vote for Incorporation and then
vote for an efficient and economic corps of
officers to administer the affairs of the new
town. 1t can and will be done.
Il is said that the following is the product
of the pious mind of a Helena youth, sent as
q contribution to an eastern paper:
When / look into the swollen eyes and
haggard features of the prospector I am in
clined to say sit must be So" When I learn
that a large proportion of the business houses
Of Montana are saloons. When / pass their
doors on the Sabbath and hear the frothing,
babbling oaths of the drunken miner, [ am
constrained to say, all true. Character or
wealth, which? When I come to realize the
fact that many q young man who bids fair
Tor heaven leaves his home in the East and
on coming to the West yields to the warping
influence of Western infdelity, or is soothed
to careless Indifference by the cry of Stree
dom Of thought" whichvery soon urges him
10 throw Hff all restraint nd "a Fnruaf h1a@
youthful training, I am unwilling to say,
young friend, come west. Eternal happi-
ness or wealth, which?
me guileless young man ought to be sent
home to his mother. AS long as he remains
10 the Territory the ministry, sunday schools
and \. NJ. G. A. associations should consort
10 protect him from the "warping influences
OF Western infidelity.' His case should not
be neglected.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

BENTON is Il natural trading point, AND IS
cial center of the Northwest. Situated in
the center Of the finest grazing country in
the world, with fertile valleys on every side,
and within a days ride Of the richest miner
al districtsi in The Territory, it would seem
that no adverse circumstances could check
the rapid growth of the town. In addition
to these advantages Of location Benton is
the head of navigation on the river, and by
reason Of this fact will continue to reap ben
efts that no other town in the Territory can.
The railroads will not change the situation.
Goods can be laid down cheaper at the Ben
ton wharf than al the Helena depot, and the
country tributary, which is rapidly settling
up, will always find Benton the cheapest
market in the Territory. Better prices are
paid for the products Of the Territory in
Benton that at the finland towns because
they can be shipped at less cost, and this
will be true for all time to come. During
the past season it has been the supply depot
for a region Of country more than a hun
dred miles in extent in every direction, and
its trade will constantly increase as this
country is settled up. The outlook for Ben.
ton is Us bright as could be wished, and it is
observed not only by our own people but by
outsiders as well.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24
Mites From MarysvalIe.
MARYsv1LLE, NJ. T., Au

MARYsv1LLE, NJ. T., Aug. go.
To the River Press
Yesterday evening as aome berry-pickers
from the Gloster mine reached the summit of
the mountains, between that mine and the
Belmont, a fire was discovered at the mouth
of one Of the tunnels of the Belmont. The
men came down TO the mill and reported the
ployes of the mine learned that the black
smith shop at level No. 8 was again destroy
ed.
To-day, while at work in a shaft on the
Gloster, Patrick Murray was seriously. injur-
ed By Q bucket falling upon and striking him
on the back Of his head.
We had our first frosty fore-runner Of the
approach of winter this morning. 1t was
not q heavy frost, but it whitened things gen
orally, and made Us feel uncomfortable while
it remained.
The young people arr picking lots Of ber-
ries, which the older ones are preserving.
Belmont boasts Of a literary society, with
self Improvement as g motive. All the intel
ligent people in both camps belong to the
same. | trust that no such sad scene as the
death Of "Abner Dean will ever mar the
harmony Of our society 10 any great. extent.
Most OF US begin to look forward to fair
week for q little rest and a general reunion.
Among rumors | hear that Mr.. T.. T..
Trent has, or is about to be. superseded in
the management of the Belmont mine.
All Of our mines appear to be doing well,
and everybody here appears happy and con
tainted EYIT
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

INDIAN depredations on the cattle ranges
Of Montana must stop. This is q fixed fact.
The stockinen are D numerous :enough to
protect them elves and will do it if neces-
eory &&z&s
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

aFoR incorporation-yes' is the ticket to
vote r. will be q vote for better streets, bet
sidewalks, better drainage and the gener-
al Improvement of the town.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

GENERAL GRANT has bought a $95, 900 res
idence in New York City which is to be his
future home. 1t is time he should plant his
vine and fig tree aud settle down for life.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

AN a~nti-monopoly convention held a ses-
sion at Utica. N. Y, this week. The soul
less corporations came in for a goodly share
of abuse. - s
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

THREE herders were attacked by Indians
ST Amargo. Cal, on the 18th, and two of
them killed. Much trouble has been had
with the reds in that quarter.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

Uncle Sam joins with the stockmen OF
chotea, and Meagher counties in demand
inc that the Indians must go.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

CALIFORNIA has a Tichborne claimant and
il is said important evidence has been discov-
cred to strengthen his claims 10 inc DIG es-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

Montana is third on the list, but her con-
tributions to the revenue fund, in proper
ton to her population, is greater than any of
the Territories.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

THE report Of the Commissioner OF inter-
nal Revenue shows the following collections
for the several Territories during the last
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24

THE President has had some dangerous re-
lapses in the past week anu IS hot yes y
seems out of danger.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-27
The Presbytery of w. Va.

The Presbytery of w. Va. met at
Writ Court House on April 23d,
and was opened with a sermon by
Rev. } II. Flanagan, of Grafton.
The Presbytcry is composed of 80
churches with a membership of
about 1000. This does not repre-
sent the strength of Presbyterians
in the State, as there are in all $500
members in connection with other
Presbyteries within its bounds.
Rev. S. Graham, of Kingwood,
was chosen Moderator, and Rev. G..
K. Scott, Of Cairo, Temporary Clk,
The First Church, Parkersburg,
wasrepresented by Elder A. G. Leon
ard, and the Calvary Church, by
Elder l.. F. Thompson.
Rev. DR.. Hammer, J. B. Dickey,
and Elder Leonard were appointed
a Committee on the supply of va
can't churches.
The ovcrtures Of the General AS
sembly, in regard to the reorganiza-
ton were both answered in the af-
frmative.
Rev. J. B. Reed and Elder T. NJ.
Adams, Of Ravenswood, were chos-
en- Commissioners to the General
Assembly at Buffalo n. Y, with
Rev. G. x. Scott and Elder Leonard,
as alternates.
The narrative of the state of relig-
ion prepared and read by DR.. Ham
ner, presented the following facts :
Five only Of the Churches Of the
Presbytery arc self-sustaining, all
the rest receiving aid from the Board
of Home Missions.
Six Churches have Pastors in
stalled, hcenty-fve have stated sup
plies, and eight are vacant. The
past year has been one of great trial
to the faith of the ministry; revi-
walls being reported in only three Of
the churches.
Sabbath Schools are maintained
in connection with all the church
es eight of which however are CO.
operating Union Schools. The mem
bership of the schools amounts to
1881. Within the bounds Of the
Presbytery there are 81 houses of
worship, valued at s92 200; of these
20 are out of debt; two have been
freed during the year, from debts
amounting to 1,500.
There are five Parsonages only
valued at SO, $50.
The contribution of the Churches
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-27
BeacOnsfeld.

Lord Beaconsfeld the greatest
Statesman and Political Leader of
the century, died peacefully among
his friends, April 18th, after a pro-
tracted illness.
The Court Circular publishes the
following: "The Queen received
with feelings of the deepest sorrow
the news of the death Of Beacons-
field, in whom Her Majesty loses a
much valued and devoted friend
and counsellor, and the nation one
Of its most distinguished states
men,
The News says: Nowhere is there
any inclination to deny to Beacons-
field the full need Of praise due to
his genius, undaunted spirit, proud
patience and unconquerable will.
To the political party he led his
loss is irreparable. Not twice in
the same century could any party
expect to find a leader with such
capacity and resources:
The Times says; Since the close
Of Lord Palmerston's long and men,
orable career no more conspicuous
gap has been made in the circles of
English politics than by the death
of Beaconsfeld. No discordant
voice will break in upon the tribute
Of admiration, in which foes will
cordially join with friends, that
must be paid to Beaconifelds' high
courage, answering purpose,
imperturbable temper and versatile
mastery Of parliamentary tactics.
BERLIN, April 19.-All the even
ing journals express sorrow for the
death of Beaconsfeld. The North
German Gazette says: with him
ends the active life of one Of the
most eminent men of modern times
who have faithfully devoted them
selves to the advancement of great
ness and the welfare ofthe country"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-27
Religious.

Torch, O.-Rev. W. f. Powell, of
this city, pastor of the Baptist
Church, at Torch, baptized five con
verts at that place, last Sunday.
Wayne Circuit.-Rev. G. e.
Stevenson, NJ. E. Church, South,
writes; eve have had several
revivals on this circuit, with some
forty conversions and thirty access
ions to the Church.
Hurricane Bridge Circuit.-Rev.
c. G. Harbour reports meeting of
too weeks duration, resulting in II
additions, IA conversions, and the
membership greatly revived.
The Central Methodist announces
times and places of holding district
Conferences as follows:
Western Virginia Conference
Parkersburg, Vaught Chapel, April
%; Clarksburg, huntsville, June
2; Charleston, Milton, June 3;
Catlettsburg, Wayne c. H., July 10.
A little fvo-year-old boy, when
told to "say his prayers" asked
"Oh, mamma, may ] only say,
Amen tonight? Pm so tired"
With how many of us older folks
does the Amen often constitute the
big end of our prayers and we not
half so tired and honest as the little
boy either?
Recently, a Christian woman
said; 81 wish you had known my
mother. For thirty years she
taught a class of young ladies in
the Sunday school, and no girl ever
entered that class but that became a
professor of religion"
What a happy inquiry AND
what blessedness in the conscious.
ness that prompts the expression
81 wish you had known my mother!