The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-23

certain conclusion that light is an electro
magnetic disturbance, with some Of the start
ling results which that statement implies. 4
prediction Of what seems already theoretically
possible, and may be soon practically accom-
plished, was advanced by DR.. Lodge-the
transmission of views and pictures by means
Of the electric wire.
Postmaster General James is already busy
studying possible improvements in the postal
service. He wants in the first place to make
the postofice self-sustaining, and next to i'm
prove the free delivery service in the great
cities and make it as good SIS that of London
if not better. He mentions it as o curious
fact that il the postal returns Of London were
cut out of the gross revenues Of the English
postofice that department would not be self
supporting.
The reception given at the Executive Man
son on the evening of March the 18th to the
members Of the Supreme Court, Cabinet OF
icers, Senators and Members, with their la
dies and families, was largely attended and
the affair was altogether a very brilliant one.
The blue room, where the reception was
held, was beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion. Vice President Arthur presented the
guests to President Garfield, who then pre-
sented them to Mrs. Garfield.
1t is stated by persons who are very close
in the confidence Of General Grant, that in
consequence of his Mexican engagement he
| will have nothing more to do with the
Worlds Fair of 1883. It is not positively,
known whether he has sent in his resignation
but as he leaves Monday next for Mexico it
is more than probable that he will present
the formable document to the commission be-
fore leaving New York. It is understood
that General Grant wishes the enterprise
every success, but for reasons best known to
himself he does not feel inclined to be con
nected personally with il.
According to the account given Of the bat
tie Of Spitzkop by the correspondent OF the
London Standard, who was on the spot and
taken prisoner, the Beers fought with marvel
lous GOODNESS, skill and dash. Englishman
though he remains, he does not hesitate TO
add that the capture Of hIajela Hill sis an
exploit Of which any troops in the world
might be proud It also seemed remarkable
to him that the Beers should attribute their
victory, not to their arms or bravery but to
the righteousness OF their cause. It is long
since England exhibited any faith In the
power of righteousness in questions Of polity,
and she will do we'll to reflect whether, after
all, the Almighty may not Sometimes inter-
fere in a colonial wal.
The arrest Of Vanhise s. Linn, land agents,
at Cleveland, by the authorities on the charge
Of conspiracy to defraud the government,
created great excitement in real estate circles.
! Since the arrests many people have come for
ward producing deeds made out by Linn and
his partner, and the officers claim to have
proof that the men forged numerous sigma.
lures to deeds. John K. CorWin, arrested
: with Linn and Tanhise, but against whom
the charge Of conspiracy was not distinctly
made, has been rearrested on the charge Oh
conspiracy. Bail was fixed at $50, 600. The
: deeds acknowledged by Corwan, and consid-
er this good ground for charging him with
: consiracy. Proofs are ACCOMPLISHING against
them. 1t is claimed that they have secured
: possession of Cleveland lots in exchange FOR
J Missouri lands.