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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-09-02
The Attempt on the Life of Buchanan.


Historically, the late attempt on the
life of the president is the fourth that
has been made in the United States.
General jackson was fred at by polit-
ical mailman, and narrowly escaped with
his life. The assassination of Mr. Lin
coin is, of course, fresh in every citi-
zen's memory. But an attempt was
made upon the life of President Bu-
chanan which is not so generally known.
In fact, but comparatively little has
been written about it. Shortly before
the Inauguration of President Buchanan
he was a lodger in the National hotel at
Washington. During the period Of his
stay in the house several persons board
ing therein were taken alarmingly i'll,
with symptoms of poisoning. The pro-
prietors of the house at first attributed
the illness of these persons to defective
drainage, But this theory, it was found,
had to be set aside, as persons who did
not lodge, but merely boarded, in the
house were taken i'll also, and more than
one of them died, There were q number
of deaths from the sickness, whatever it
was 1t generally presented the symp-
toms of arsenical poisoning-violet
vomiting and purging The writer,
while travelling flom New York to
Washington, during the war, met
Philadelphia merchant who had occu-
pied room in the hotel while this sick
ness prevailed. He stated that his
attack was so serious that his physician
at one time despaired Of his life. He,
however, recovered, but his previous
normal condition of health was never
fully restored Finally he consulted an
eminent physician OF Philadelphia.
Upon detailing his symptoms to this
gentleman the latter Immediately said
"You have been poisoned with arsenic
at some time in your life, You are still
suffering from its effects" This Phila-
delphia merchant subsequently visited
Washington, and, calling on President
Buchanan, related his experience and
added to it the opinion Of the physician
he had consulted. President Buchanan
said that his was not the only experience
OF similar character that had been de-
tailed to him, but begged the gentle
man not to give publicity to the facts
in the newspapers, rs it would accom-
plish no good purposes, but, on the other
hand excite feelings which it were far
better were never called into existence.
Old residents Of Washington were
always Of the opinion that an attempt
had been made upon the life Of the
president Chicago News
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-09-02
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-09-02

A new musical instrument ia called
the ANGELICA. 1t is formed of fifty pieces
Of crystal, and has keyboard as long
as piano. Half.tones can be played.
It is played with two little hammers
the bass hammer has two prongs, which
take an octave the treble hammer is
single, and plays the melody. The tones
Of this instrument resembles the human
voice.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-09-02

Earthquakes in Switzerland, torrid
heat all over Europe, and more toma-
does in Minnesota are among the contri-
buttons to the calendar Of prodigies for
the year 1881
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-09-02

In the trial Of Mrs. Fletcher, n Boston
spiritual medium, for swindling n dupe,
she asked the Courts permission to in.
troduce the testimony Of disembodied
spirit, His Honor said no,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-09-02

"Look at that, now" cried the young
footman, delighted.
"Shame on you for listening, James, I"
replied old Barnes, adding, with a
growl, waking us all up to look at
Miss Dorothy's winder Well, I'm
blessed if there's fool like an old fool I"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-09-02

General Rockers grave Mt Cincinnati
is crowned by lofty granite sarcopha-
gus, which cost $1,000,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

The press of the country are throwing
cold water upon the De Lesseps canal scheme
to the Nicaraguan route. Our government
has had time enough to express itself on the
question without interfering with private an
terprise, even if it is in the hands of foreign
capitalists: It is well that no control By
foreign governments should be allowed, and
we are strong enough to protect ourselves
if our interests should be assailed by any Of
them. But for our government to throw OBJ
stacles in the way Of the Panama scheme,
after years of apathy On its OWL part, is
childish and pusilanimous.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

IT IS said the Record will be issued daily
after the first Of February, and the work Of
drumming up advertisements and subscrip-
tons has been begun. We have seriously
considered this question and have completed
arrangements for issuing the RIVER PRESS
daily on the first Of April. We would begin
at once, and are fully prepared to do SO, but
We do not think that at the present juncture
it is fair to throw q daily upon our business
men or the general public. There is no &C
tivity in business and no news Of special ma
ture that interests the public. Should, how
ever, there occur matters which would be Of
sufficient Importance, we will issue the same
as an extra, for free distribution, and will
so ontinueto do until the DAILY RIVER PRESS
shall appear. We believe it will be to the in
terest Of the town to defer making definitive
contracts on daily newspapers until business
shall loosen up in the spring, and the winters
losses be properly ascertained.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

be made for that purpose. The message was
referred to.the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
At the Marine Society, on the evening Of
Jan 10, which was concluded with banquet,
President Snow had General Grant on his
right and Postmaster James on his left.
Grant being invited, said: Il hardly know
what to say on an occasion Of this sort. |
look on this association as representing a
great charity. It also represents a trade of
which the nation has had cause to be proud,
and which unfortunately has now almost dis
appeared from the ocean the American car
rying trade. I hope to SEER a few years the
trade again SO prosperous that it will not be 8
tax to provide for the widow aud orphan Of
every sailor hailing from this port. | will
not detain you any longer, gentlemen. You
will hear others, better able to make q speech
than I am
Evidence accumulates that the projectors
of the Panama Canal scheme are blowing up
an enormous bubble at Paris by means Of
newspaper putting and grossly exaggerated
accounts of the profits to accrue from the
shares. Some Of these accounts are so gorg-
eously overcolored that is is strange that they
do not excite suspicion in the French mind
which is usually shrewd enough in money
matters. The estimate of the amount OF tolls
is based on a tonnage rate which would tax
California wheat % cents on the bushel.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19
H RIVER Pr SIS.
should receive attention all remember the
disgraceful scenes Of the last election.

Relative to his recommendation for town
and city government we believe that a feast
bic scheme may be found in the following,
at least as when points like Benton are con-
sidered. Let county commissioners appoint
a board of trustees, and let the chairman of
the county board assume the same duty over
the town board. Let the Probate Judg &c have
Jurisdiction as police magistrate, and let his
salary as such be turned over to the school
fund, or part to the school fund and part to
the town. Said board of trustees should be
restricted within limits which could be de-
fined BY a popular vote.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

adopts phase Of social evolution which they
have outgrown, and which they consider in
ferior-and if comparative ability il compe-
tition is a measure Of relative superiority,
then we must adnit that their view is cor
rect. And if it is correct, ours will go down
when brought INTO serious contact. And we
must, therefore, prevent the contact, If we
can, even at the cost Of a constitution which
is dead in spirit, or a form Of govern
ment which is more an ideal expression than
an existing fact. We must settle the Chi
nese question, and if our system is too weak
TO effect a settlement Of this or any other
vital question, the sooner it is replaced the
better.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

OUR late dispatches indicate the certainty
Of Blaine's appointment and acceptance Of
the. premiership of Garfield's cabinet. His
appointment is almost a certain indication Of
the performance of the liberal wing of the
Republican party, and the end Of that mill
tary influence which was the disgrace Of
Grants administration, and which Hayes
could not entirely shake off.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

THE triple alliance of Germany, Austria
and Russia has again been formed, although,
as there is no apparent danger menacing the
stability Of either, it is difficult to imagine its
intent, unless it be for the forcible settlement
Of the Greek question, and possibly the par
tition of Turkey. The policy Of England is
not aggressive, and France, although she
may only be waiting an opportunity, has GER
tainly not shown a spirit which would invite
the hostility Of Russia, or for that matter Of
Germany. And Russia has no cause against
France, nor can have so long as the German
Empire exists. But the ever present Eastern
question is pregnant with events, which Will
continue to be bone Of contention until the
Golden Horn is in the quiet possession of one
Of the great powers. It was the great cause
OF enlargement between Napoleon |, and
Alexander, and not a war since in Europe,
but has had this as its main cause except the
Franco-P russian, and even then France would
have had Russian support had it not been the
policy Of Russia to destroy British and
French influence which prevented the open
ing Of the question, an opening which was
fully concurred in by Bismarck and which
Austria was powerless to close. Certain it is
that some new move is on foot which will
not add a crumb Of comfort to the few re-
naming small nat1onalities which are scat
tered here and there in Europe and which
have furnished the romance of its history and
been the curse Of its advancing liberty.
A late dispatch, received at the moment OF
going to press, indicates the certainly OF the
above speculation. War between Turkey
and Greece is inevitable. And the alliance
of the three emperors means q division OF
snoils. over which will be poured q deluge OF
blood.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

be equal to the Barker. On this and a dozen
other leads work is being pushed with faith,
hope and energy. Among the most import
ant Of late discoveries is that of the Summit
and. DeCoso, owned by Wright, Carpenter &
Olinger by many miners these are believed
to be the richest mines yet discovered in this
district, and contain sulphates, carbonates
and chlorides in rich bodies. We are sorry
that SO rich a lead as the Silver Bell promises
to be, and one SO easily worked, should re-
main undeveloped, but to wade through five
feet Of snow to the top Of a mountain is any
thing but pleasant. On the Nancy Lee and
Byron lodes three distinct veins have been
struck, and it is more than likely the main
vein will be struck before spring.
There is one important fact respecting this
camp, which becomes more apparent every
day, and should afford encouragement and
confidence to every man interested that the
more work there is done the better the leads
prove, and we feel confident in saying that
this district will yet prove one Of the richest
in Montana. Yours, ETC., E. Il.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

II THERE is truth in the reported assertion
that the new treaty with China contains .
clause reserving to our government the right.
Ia terminate at any time the residence OF Chi
nese laborers in this country, and that there
Il d tacit understanding that Chinese cannot
he naturalized in the United States, there is
cause for considerable hostile expression
against it by the sentimentalists. Incorrectly
reported. the change is too sweeping, Tor
there are q few Chinamen-very feW-Who
are imbibing western ideas and customs, and
who should be allowed free option. But On
general principles q restrictive clause should
be made the policy Of the government, It
;s not constitutional it should be made con-
stitntional. The idea conveyed BY the sent1-
mentalists that one man is as good IS another
If not better, looks well, but is false. Force
alone rules, and although in our system y Is
nearly concealed by glittering generalitses' y
Is not less potent. The Chinese question :
not one of liberty for the Chinese, TOT lnss
do not desire the delusion we are embracing
Having themselves already solved tne prae'
ticahle features of socialism. they VIII ~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19
BARKER MINING DISTRICT
Toprorvy a 1881

JdAabfy y; 4Co1.
To the River Press.
In answer to your request that I should
supply you with some information regarding
the prospects and development Of this camp,
I am pleased to be able to speak encourag-
ingly. On most of the richest leads work is
being carried on regardless Of perpetual
SHOWS, and cold that congeals some of the
spirits kept tor sale here. The Wright s.
Edwards company are running night and day
shifts or the tunnel, and are also sinking a
shaft. Work has for the time has been sus-
pended on the Grey Eagle and Barker, On &C.
count of water. The Nil Desperandum is
showing a good body of ore Of q very rich
character. The Lynch 8 Conway has proved
itself a paying mine. The Boss mine indi-
Gates a large vein, and the ore is supposed to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

WI feel called upon to ask Of our county
authorities. that they take instant and efficient
measures for the suppression Of the new dens
Of degradation to which Western towns are
subjected, through the introduction Of the
Chinese element. We refer to the low resorts
for opium smoking. Our enterprising re-
porter details in another column a situation
in Benton which certainly will surprise the
community, and would frighten it il we felt
called upon to state the class and standing of
many Of those who frequent them. There is
something terrible in the helplessness to
which the opium habit reduces its deyotees,
and the mental, physical and moral degrade
ton which rapidly ensues from its practice.
Especially terrible are these secret dens
where the habit is being rapidly imbibed by
our young men and boys, and we can
not too strongly urge upon our citizens the
necessity which exists for it's prompt suppress
sion, and it should be suppressed at every
hazard. To those unfortunates who have
already contracted the habit, nothing can be
done but to leave them to careful medical
treatment or to its final consequences, but for
the sake Of our youth and the young boys
who will soon be brought within the pale of
it's influence, no measure looking to its re-
moval can be too stringento or be applied too
We have been in q measure free
it in the past, but its growth has been
insidious and rapid, and bids fair to assume
the same character here that it has elsewhere.
But it is not in our province to go beyond
the thing, to mention individuals, and
those who are victims to the vice are more
deserving the pity and consideration Of the
community than its curses or condemnation.
Stamp it out!
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

The Dominion parliament is manifesting
considerable opposition to the operations of
the Pacific railroad syndicate detailed in these
columns three weeks CO., and there are
symptoms Of disagreement which may lead
serves more Of q stock jobbing operation than
q sensible railroad scheme.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

JOHN SHERMAN has captured the Ohio Re-
pubIicans, and, as be represents a general
feeling that bis presence in the Senate would
be more to the advantage OF the country than
in the Treasury Department, he will find his
advent therein hailed with considerable en-
thusiasn BY the whole country.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

A man recently died in Spenceryille, Ont,
Canada, the old home of Spencer Bros, Of
this place, at the remarkable age Of III years.
He was an old man st Mir. spencer's first
recollection, and his tales of the battle Of the
Boyne and Windmill, in which he figared,
Mr. S. remembers as incidents Of his boy
ood.-Hus5nndm0n.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

as the Republican nominee as Senator from
Indiana. He is a fluent talker and an able
lawyer, but represents but little Of popular
sympathy. His nomination does not confer
that weight upon the Hoosier State which
other equally able and more popular men
would have done.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

GEN. GARFIELD advises the colored people
to discard the color line by educating their
strikes at the eternal fitness Of things which
is never overlooked il the intentions OF both
white and colored people in the matter Of
race distinction.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19
VOL ER.
what They are Doing I'm ale Bozsanzn
District

We have received during the past week the
following letters from the Barker mining dis
trict, and from the substance of both and the
representations Of parties lately arrived from
there, there is every reason to believe that
the opening of spring will witness an activity
in the district almost unparalleled in mining
camps in this country.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

THE Governors message which we present
il full elsewhere, is brief, clear and to
the point, and the recommendations which
he urges upon the Legislature should receive
attention from that body.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

AL ~ AhSoo~So SAAoN W eN~"~A~
il full elsewhere, is brief, clear and to
the point, and the recommendations which
he urges upon the Legislature should receive
attention from that body.
THE message IN one particular strikes at 8
growing evil and one that has reached the
full measure of the capacity Of the Territory
to meet. We refer to the practice Of allow
ing fees instead of salaries to public officers.
The latter should be done, both for the ad-
vantage of the Territory and the oflcersthem-
selves. Usually the fees are oppressive to
tax PAYERS, but occasionally they are INSULT
Gent for a respectable livelihood.
Local Indebtedness is touched upon BY the
Governor, and the evil consequences Of it's
continuous expansion deplored. His recon-
mendation that counties should be restricted
to a certain limit Of debt, is good on general
principles, but is calculated to work in
iuriously to the country in the majority OF
cases in Montana. The country is expanding
So rapidly that 8 restrictive clause would pre-
vent improvements which are vitality neces-
| sary to the we'll being Of 9 growing popula-
| ton.
His recommendation to reduce Territorial
tax to two mills on the dollar should meetWith
approval. But his faith that interest on coun-
~ warrants can be reduced TO seven per cent
will fall from the fact that such securities
could not be sold at that price. His assertion
that banks pay only Z per cent. on deposits
is true in some cases, but IS below the aver
age. when It is considered that many time
deposits draw nine and ten per cent. Besides
there is a difference between warrants anc
banks from the fact that bank collaterals are
more easily turned and equally as solid.
The evils Of opium smoking are deplored
and action by the Legislature thereon invited
We all agree with him in the necessity for II
suppression IN SO far as private smoklnl
houses are concerned.
"a change in the election laws, to prohibl
frauds by non-residents, is to he point an
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

oN+i 49, ~NA% -
To the River Press:
There is a good deal of work going on st
present in the district, first the development
of the Summit & DeCosa mines by Jim
Stone, Carpenter and Clark with 8 little
work on the lode, they have shown some of
the best mineral in the camp. They are
working under difficulties, the weather being
stormy, and there is no telling what t will do
yet. The Wright s. Edwards is still pro-
crossing with the tunnel. Jersey Moran is
sinking on the Little Giant the ore looks
well, and Widens out as it goes down. Mr..
Burns is running his tunnel with good re-
suits. The Homestake company is in 36 feet
with the TUNE to cut their lode, and expect
to cut it every day, and hope for good results.
Capt. Garter & Co. are at work on the Snow
Storm. The weather has been very stormy
for the last week the snow has fallen about
two feet; the Lynch 6 Conway had to shut
down work on their shaft, the men could not
stand the cold water dripping, for it would
freeze their clothes and tools and everything
else.
Everybody is in good health at present.
We have the pleasure OF reading the RIVER
Press every week. Il comes regularly, and
everybody in the district is pleased with it.
Yours truly, f. u.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19
RIVER Press
Wednesday, January 10, 1881.

Il. @. I'LL HIS, EDITOR
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

The evils OF opium smoking are deplored,
and action by the Legislature thereon invited.
We all agree with him in the necessity for iet
suppression IN so far as private smoking
houses are concerned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

"a change in the election laws, to prohibit
frauds by non-residents, is to he point and
The daily gazette., 1881-07-27
WEDNESDAY, JULY "a, 1851.

METAL RooFIN G.-The light felt
roofing that is so much used Of late Oh
chesr houses, shops and sheds Is not as
cheap as it seems to be. 1t costs some
thing less at first, but it does not wear as
we'll as metal. Its chief objection, how.
ever, is Its liability to take fire. When
covered with gravel 1t Is not so combus-
tible. 1t Is in time Of a fire like that OF
Monday night that the great danger from
the use Of felt roofing Is seen. Grea,
flakes Of this material is waited for hali
mile by the wind, and sometimes fur.
ther. But II may fall at any distance
upon the roofs Of houses aud set them on
hre. It required the greatest precaution
labor and diligence on the part of house
keepers on Monday night for several
squares north Of the fire to keep their
houses from being set on fire BY the
scraps Of burning material that the
wind waited high In the air and that set
tied down on houses IN all directions In
which the wind blew. There is no sucli
danger from metal roofs, and therefore
metal should always be given a pre-.
Ference over shingles and other light ma.
terial.