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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-08
Col. Tom Scots.

Col. Thomas Alexander Scott, one Of the
greatest railroad organizers and managers in
the country, died at his residence, Clifton,
Pennsylvania, but recently. The history Of
his life from 1850, when he entered the SER
vice of the Pennsylvania Central, up to
about four years ago, when paralysis impair
ed his powers, would be really the history of
railroad development in the East for that
period. He was q man Of surprising nerve,
energy and judgment, one with whom time
was looked upon as more valuable than mon
ey. It is related of him that once, about ten
years ago., when on one Of those comet-like
trips which he was il the habit Of making
over the lines under his control, his train
was stopped by the wreck Of a freight train
which had occurred. There were @ dozen
heavily loaded box cars piled up on the road,
and it would have taken a long time to get
succor from the nearest accessible point, and,
probably hours more, to get the track cleared
by mere force Of labor. He surveyed the
situation, made a rough calculation Of the
cost Of the total destruction Of the freight,
and promptly made up his mind to bnrn the
road clear. BY the time the relief train
came the flames had done their work and
nothing remained but to patch up q few in
iuries done the track so as to enable him to
pursue his way. The story, true or not, is
characteristic of the man and his energy. In
1861 he was made assistant Secretary OF War
and did valuable service in transporting
Union troops to the various scenes Of opera
ton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-08
FEMININE BRIEFS.

A maiden took some bandoline
And arabesQued her bangs,
Whereat the fellow fresh and green
Who ever round her hangs
Wished he might everlasting BAKE
If she did not exhaust the cake.
Very little jewelry is worn with white
costumes.
Necklets Of beads are becoming very fash
ionable.
Walking jackets never 60 entirely out OF
fashion.
Steel and gold are the admired combina-
ton this summer
Trained skirts are worn only By married
or matrouly women.
Mrs. Garfield, the Presidents mother, IS
said to be a stalWart in politics.
All the young women wear short, I'm
trained skirts on all occasions.
Sateens and cambrics are more in demand
at the moment than musllns, lawns or linens.
Figured delaines, to match and combine
with plain ones, appear among the spring
novelties.
SHRED waists, with shirred yokes, and
belted in fullness at the waist line, appear
among late novelties.
In Michigan, etiquette permits a bride to
be married without gloves" which induces
an editor to remark "Preclsely the way
she handles her husband
The Empress Of Austria recently sent to a
reporter a dressing case embossed in silver,
as a mark of her pleasure at his account OF
some Of her exploits in the field.
Chicago ladies have organized what they
call tramp clubs, and make long pedestrian
excursions into the surrounding country,
sometimes walking twenty miles and over.
Henry" said bis wife, with chilling
severity, II saw you coming cut OF a saloon
this afternoon" "Well my darling re-
piled the heartless man, ssyou wouldn't haye
your husband staying il 8 saloon all day,
would you?
Congress has granted a pension 10 Mrs.
| Upright, Of Butler county, Iowa, the mother
| Of eleven soldiers in the war Of the Union.
| She is old and feeble, her husband is sick,
| and her farm, which did not meet expenses,
| has passed into the hands Of the mortgage
| holders. M"=5
While Waiting round the ballroom gay,
Made bright wilh lights and mirrors fine,
She turned her face from him away.
ssPray, what's the matter, darling mine?
Has what I've said givn thee offense?
Has aught I've done estranged thy heart?
Turn not from me your sweet face hence
cannot, cannot, from thee part!"
Chow foolish, Fred! you know I'm fond;
And as we pass yon %pier-glass bright,
I only look from you beyond
To see if my new dress hangs right
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-08
VIM. T. MORROW.
e Z: r RAYS.

], Antoine Bertholet, have two estray horses at the
Lakes e. t between Benton aaa and ID Arrow TOW Creek, and brand "a
and branded MY on left shoulder. One sorrel colt,
yearling; no brand that can be seen. The owner can
have the horses by proving property and paying costs.
ANTOINE BERTHoLET.
TT. Benton, MAYS, 1881,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-08
LYON BROS
NOTICE.

We will herd all Horses entrusted to cur care for
one dollar and fifty cents per herd per month. We
will have q House and Corral at the foot of the trail
above George Allis' Rauch, and we will deliver horses
at Hughes City at 50 cents per head.
JAMES 3. MORAN,
JOHN a.. il AMB.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-08
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that I have purchased al
j The intereat in and to q ceatain herd of cattle
running upon the range, branded M and ND and for
nleriy owned by Malcolmb Morrow and VIM. r. Nor
row & Co.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-08
NOTICE

I hereby warn all persons against trusting any one,
no matter whom, on my account, without an order
signedby myself. MARCUS VAUIX.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-08
BRANDS

~ R. s. PRICE,
Range-Judith Basin. Brand on either right or
left ribs. Address Fort Benton. Also owner by pur-
chase OF the following brands: q on left thigh, for
merly owned by T. D. Kenyon and Charles Lehman;
To on right ribs or right hip, formerly owned by Joe
Gehrett. All persons are hereby warned against using
either of said brands in any way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Sound Views,

To the EdaGr % Tie National Republican:
What will these - fne-haired' statesmen have
the Republicans do in regard to Virginia? Through
Malone our colored friends in that State have Sc
cured the right 10 vote undistUrbedly the Republi-
can ticket: also, a force of white men who are
ready to defend them if their rights of person,
property, suffrage asSailed. Shall We aid in
striking down the man who, more than any other
man, has aided in securing those great boons for
Our oppressed allies in the Old Dominion? Shall
we reject his aid and drive him back into Bourbon
ranks? That is the way to lock at thismatter. 1.-The
integrity of the party in the South is very nice
thing, especially if the party is kept so small that
few men can hold and control all the patronage
of the party in that section. But it is much bet
ter thing to secure the freedom. the right TO vote
without intimidation and to have their votes hon.
estly counted, yea even if they choose to vote the
Malone ticket. Let them be made free indeed as
well as in name, and let us extend helping hand
to erey man who viii aid III securing such benef-
cent result. That is the way il looks to q
VETERAN REPUBLICAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS,
grilar trains commenced running on the Char
L,,;l.,.-,.I -.

! Regular trains commenced running on the Char
| lottesyille and Rapidan Railroad last Sunday.
! Fannie Petty, daughter of Mr.. George w Petty
who was so badly burned last week, is seriously i'll
Mr. Edward MountiOy died last Monday night
at his residence on Fayette street, OF consumption
Mr. Peter Wise has been elected senior warden
and Mr.. E. s. Leadbcater Junior warden Of Christ
Church.
There are over seven hundred more females in
the city and county of Alexandria than males
Male immigrants are needed.
NJ James Eveleth has been appointed secretary
and treasurer of the Washington and Ohio Railroad
Company, vice Reuben Johnson, deceased.
Quarterly services. conducted by Rev Dr. Regis
ter presiding elder of the Alexandria district were
commenced in the NJ Z. Church South last night
The funeral OF the late Reuben Johnson took
place yesterday from Christ Church, and was at
tended by many of the relatives and friends of the
deceased.
Mr.. John B. Smoot, president of the Alexandria
and Fairfax Agricultural Association has declined
TO permit The use OF his name for reelection at
the annual meeting on the 18th instant
The Sun Fire Company has received $500 from
the scity council, the amount of damages agreed
upon for the vacation of their house and the lat
ter has been turned oyer TO the committee on pub
lie property.
Rev F. NJ Mills, of the NJ Z. Church South, last
Sunday preached to the Union Presbyterian con-
gregation wOrShping in the Hebrew Synagogue
1t is believed that is the first time of such TeIc
Gus combination.
Michael Smith has obtained verdict Of $40
damages against the city i'll the Corporation
Court. The ground of complaint was the backing
OF water upon his premises, caused by an improper
grade of the street.
The stealn-tugs Kate and D. ". Key are being
OveThauled in this city. The steam-tug Comet is
to have new boiler, and q new Steamtug is being
built for jOintstOck company. 1t will be nipety-
five feet long and have a compound engine.
Mrs. VI. A. E. Barton, wife of Mr. Benjamin
Barton. of LOudOun County died at the residence
of Mr.. Joseph BFoders, in this city, last Monday
after short illness. Her remains were taken to
Ebener buryinS-ground for interment yesterday.
Last Monday night tramp, assuming the man
neFs of crazy man, knocked at the doors of
number of residences, and by his strange conduct
badly frightened the lady inmates OF some of them
who were alone az the time. He was arrested and
yesterday ordered TO leave the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Haffera Mt the yavy ward

The steam sloop-ofwar Enterprise was launched
from the railway in the east ship-yard yesterday.
The ways hung i'll launching and the naval con-
structor experienced some difficulty in getting her
into the water, she being the largest vessel ever
hauled ont on this railway.
The steamer Tallapoosa has been disnantIed her
old boilers and masts taken out preparatory to be-
ing hauled out on the railway to be extensively
repaired and furnished with new boilers which
are now being manufactured for her in the boiler
shop of the yaI. While the Tallapoosa is under
going repairs the officers and crew will be trans
ferred to the Speedwell and Mayfower now lying
at the yard.
Commodore Patison, with his usual eye to the
comfort OF the employees of the yard. has had the
two large ice-hOuses filed with very superior
The new stable now in course of erection in the
yard is very nearly completed, aud it is quite an
improvement over the old building formerly in
use for that purpose.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
To Southern Men.

TOtte Editor Of The National Republican:
Bishop HaygoOd's recent remarkable utteranees
to his Georgia congregation are words of wisdom
fifty spoken. If we mistake not its effects, when
read throughout the South, will be manifold and
great No intelligent man or woman south of
Mason and Dixon's line can be well insensible to
the sound logic, impartial criticisms, and solid adj
vice which crowds into every sentence Of this rev.
erend gentlemens admirable discourse, addressing
itself at once to the reflective minds and sober
judgments OF the Southern people.
The result of our recent presidential contest in
electing statesman of large ideas and conserva-
tive principles as Chief Magistrate of a great Re
public, the overwhelming success of the party
which Endorsed him. and the extraordinary inter
est manifested by all business classes in The vital
forcibly impressed leaders of O solid South" of
the futility of opposing the liberal spirit of the
day. 1t is obvious that this political bull-headed
obstinacy in refusing 10 read the signs of the
times or accept the inevitable progress of events
will vitality iniure the industrial Interests of the
south, and contribute greatly TO retard her so
c1al development. The men who affect to repre-
sent her sentiments and who profess an honest in
tentlon to work out practical reformation, incon
sistently claim kindred sympathy with DcmOc
racy that during the decade of more than quarter
of a century havesteadily and persstently opposed
future.
The social and political condition of the poorer
classes in the South is freely admitted an improve
ment over the old ante bellum days of the slave
ocracy, but wide margin still remains for deyel-
oplng her educational resources and avoiding all
distinctions of caste. Foremost looms up as
paramount consideration the importance of free
ing her schools from partisan bias; good text
books of history and particularly those relating 10
the foundation and structure of our Government,
should be introduced, a liberal spirit Of inquiry
encouraged, CT pGrte statements and geographical
distinctions quietly ignored, while patriotism and
devotion to one common country should be incul-
Gated as high moral duty until the entire South
ern people realize the utilizing force and eogency
OF BShop Haygoods seasonable advice. They
must remain solid South" distracted with i'm
practicable theories, their industrial interests
crippled, their educational system cramped, and
standing inery Quiescent, while the ball of enter
prise and mental development moves grandly on
But We hope better things when we see the initial
tive steps already taken by the brave few, and
read the fearless utterances of Bishop HaygOod
the practical opinions of Congressman Speer, and
the sensible logic OF Senator Brown. A.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
A Valuable Document.

Some of the leading points i'll the annual report
of Hon. II. C. Burchard Director of the Mint, were
given by telegraph at the time when it was pre-
sented to Congress, with other Treasury documents
But justice is not done to its mass of figures and
facts bearing upon coinage and the precious
metals by any such treatment. The industry and
zeal of Director Burchard have brought together
information ON these topics which can nowhere
else be obtained, and it is gathered from official
sources in all countries, and is digested with an
intelligence and thoroughness very rare even
among the most diligent specialists. The produe-
ton and use of the precious metals, the amount
held in various countries and the relative quanti-
ties of silver and gold are stated after the most
careful examination. Some tables of the course OF
prices of exported articles illustrate the devotion
and thoroughness of Mr.. Burchard as statistcian.
These are only one of many points in which the
report has q broad and enduring value. 1t de-
serves to be quoted as an authority upon one of
the most important matters which now engage the
attention Of this country and of the world.-Lticd
Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Indian Domestic Trouble.

Young Spotted Tail, son of Spotted Tail, the re-
nOwnedc chief ofailthe Sioux took advantage of the
absence of Chief Stranger Horse on Il hunting ex-
petition 10 persuade Stranger Horses SquaW to
elope and live with him. Stranger Horse returned
from the hunt to find his fire gone ont his squaw-
he had but One-depaTted, and his tepce desolate
Gathering his friends about him. he started out
with his rife threatening the life of the chief who
had brought shame into his household. The affair
was reported to the agent, who summoned the faith
less wife and her paramount 10 the agency, where
they were confronted with the wrOnged husband
After full hearing Ofthc case in which the agent
acted as a mediator, it was decided that the
wounded honor of Stranger Horse should be healed
with the gift Of an American horse and a number
of valuable articles and that he should take back
his wife and live with her again. Thus bloOdShed
was averted and the scandal hushed. In following
the usages of his tribe, Stranger Horse Will very
likely make the faitblcss wife a menial and take
another sQuaw unto himself.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
INAUGURATION MATTERS.
The Veteran Club Getting Ready-N0t'
fram the Cnuar,a itfen.Rn

from the Committec-ROOms.
The Veteran Club held its regular weekly meet
ing at its rooms on New York avenue last night,
Colonel ]. o. P. Burnside in the chair.
A committee consisting of Messrs Wright, Stein,
and Thatcher, which was appointed 10 make in
quiries looking to the securing of rooms upon the
Avenue for the occupation of the club during the
Inauguration season, made partial report. A
commodious suite of rooms will be obtained, and
the headquarters of the club established upon the
Avenue, as the Veterans will receive all the vet
eran clubs of the country who may visit the city TO
participate IN the inauguration ceremonies;
upon the reading of an extract from western
paper, republished in yesterdays REPUBLICAN,
stating that Southern rifle clubs had been invited
to take part in the military parade, series OF
hlghly indignant speeches were made, ana the
president was instructed to ascertain if,such was
the fact and, If so, TO request the withdrawal OF
was requested to call meeting of the club, so that
1t could emphaically define its position III regard
to the matter
An invoice of the badges which the Veterans
will wear on the 4th of March was received, and
the members were loud in their praises OF their
artistic beauty.
INAUGURATION NOTES.
The committee on badges failed to muster
quorum last night, and consequently held no
meeting.
The finance committee will meet next Friday
night at which time it expects to receive reports
from the collectors, and Will be able TO form some
estimate ofthe amount of money that the commit
tee can raise.
The chairman Of the executive committee, sub
committee on finance. and the ehairmen of the
respective committees held conference last night
to survey the financial prospects and estimate the
actual aggregate expenses of the inaugural cere-
monies.
The City Guard, of Binghamton, y. Y, sixty
strong have decided to visit this city and part1cl-
pate in the inaugural ceremonies
The committee on fireworks and Illumination
has about finished its business, and now only want
to know how much money it viii be allowed to
expend When that is known the committee can
conclude its contracts.
The ball which will be given Jointly by the East
Washington Garfield and Arthur Club and the
Government Printing Office Club in honor of the
Invincible Club, of Philadelphia, at Odd Fellows
Hall, on the night of March 4, promises to be
notable feature of the festivities attending the in
auguTation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
The speed Trial of the Despatch.

The United States steamer Despatch, Commander
Charles McGregor, recently concluded the usual
fullspeed trial under steam alone. The trial lasted
for six hours, and was made in Chesapeake Bay
under the supervision of board composed of
Chief Engineers Inch and Rearick and Past Assist
ant Engineer Lowe. Although the circumstances
of wind and weather were not of the most favor
able sort, her performance was in every respect
satisfactory. Themachinery worked smoothly and
gave no trouble, while the speed averaged during
the run nearly twelve and half knots, equivanlet
to I437 miles per hour. The board express the
opinion that the speed of the vessel can be main
miles and 1.-THE engine and boilers are sufficient
and efficient 10 perform the work required" The
speed of this vessel is greater than before
to the extent of about one knot per hour, and the
performance ON the recent trial trip IS better than
any heretofore recorded since her purchase by the
Government
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
District topics AZ the Capitol.

A petition presented by Senator Harris yesterday,
asking that certain taxes illegally collected of
Henry L. Davidson be refunded, was referred to
the District Committee.
The House Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds yesterday adopted a resolution request
ing the chairman of the Joint Committee on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds to appoint subcom-
mittee to examine into and report upon the expe-
diency Of fighting the streets and the city and the
several public buildings with the electric lights
The committee also decided to urge the Commit
tee Oil Appropriations TO appropriate s3jO,O00 for
extending the Government Printing Office build
ingS.
Mr.. Morse introduced in the House bill pToyid-
ng for the payment of damages sustained by rea-
son of public improvements and repairs, and con-
feTTng jurisdiction upon the Court Of Claims TO
adjust the same.
Mr.. Neal introduced bill authorizing the Treas
urcr of the United States to sell bonds to satisfy
judgments awarded by the Court of Claims in Dis
tct cases. in lieu of delivering bonds 10 the judg
ment creditor, provided
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Raitsmore,s Fsnnnei.. Co.s,t,o,

Mayor Latrobe in his annual message TO the city
council states the financial condition of the city as
follows: Amount funds and guaranteed Liabilities
of the city December 81, 1880 $50 092 o. of this
amount 1851, 9l2.5S consists of water and park
loans, the interest which is paid by revenue
from water rents and city passenger railway COM
panics. The productive and interest bearing as
sets owned by the city stated at S20661 9S6 IS
leaving the balance of the debt-the interest on
which interest has to be provided by taxation
S, $3.50 The receipts or actual income dur
ing the year were 81 ,lg6,549.01 and the expendi-
lures So 9i7, 1927. Among the assets owned by the
city are q, 500 shares Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company sinking funds, amounting to
over 100000, and valuable real estate. Among
the expenditures were: Health department, S245-
i30SI; fire department; SlSS.46930: expenses, of
courts jail registration OF voters, S9 66114; pub
lie schools, S6i1 ,l5262, of which amount So S3G
was for coloTed schools; police, SIS, SS2.4j.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
An Amateur Pir,tic,I Yer,.,-.

THE REPUBLICANS musical man, having made up
his mind that the rehearsal of the Pirates of Pen
zance last night would afford an excellent oppor-
tunity to grab an item with IMMUNITY, wended his
way TO the Ascension Church schoolbuilding at an
early hour, and, being an orphan, met with the
customary consideration at the hands OF the pirates
The rehearsal was conducted with pains-taking
care, that promises a high degree of perfection
when the opera is given in public and Professor
Macleod has secured an array of beauty and tai
ent to enact the role of daughters to General SaaLe
that rendered it an extremely easy matter for b: m
TO obtain full crew of pirates.
The Pirates viii be presented at Fords ODera
House on the evening of Friday, the 2Sth, and Sat
urday, matinee and evening, the Goth, under the
auspices of the National Rifles. Among the prom
inent amateurs in the cast will be Miss Eva Mills
Mrs True. Miss Rodier, Miss Isabel Smith, Mrs T.
B. Macleod, MeSsrs John Pugh. Ham Adams Ed
Hay, Seibold, and W. E. Morgan with Mr.. J. B.
Macleod as director
Another full rehearsal will be held tomorrow
evening at the residence of Mr.. Adams, corner of
Eighth and / streets northwest. The gentlemen
who sing in the "Policeman's Chorus will meet
at SIR. MacIeods residence at halfpast seven this
evening