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Mr.. Gladstone has achieved perhaps, the
browning glory of his long public life IN his
Irish land bill. No measure OF such import
ance and Involving such extensive Interests was
ever better received, and but few can be recalled
that were accorded such general approval. In
the natural course OF politics the opposition
leaders and organs oppose the bill: their fealtJ
to their party impels them 20 this course; but In
the liberal party as an organization and among
men OF liSeral ideas the land bill seems to have
met. SO far, with approval, with one distin-
guished exception. The Duke OF Argyll. who
Is an extensive land owner, resigned his
position in the cabinet because he could not
endorse the bill. He had no objection, he said,
TO the ownership OF land by peasants, but he
thought the bill would destroy the ownership
OF land by other classes. The noble Dukes
Office, as lord privy seal, was promptly filed
AMI the land bill, 1t is believed, will become
law despite his opposition. The Duke In cpin-
Ion and sentiment, belongs really to the old
and dead regime of English politics. He believes
that his broad laads give him superiority over
others just In the proportion that the number
of his acres exceeds that of others.
He could not endure the sight OF the peasant
acquiring title TO any part of that domain
which has been held by generations of Argylls.
The London Times heartily approves the
measure a. meeting every requirement OF the
case, and leaving mo inch OF ground I'M.
touched" The Irish leaders do not. by any
means, regard the bill as a panacea for all the
Ills Ireland suffers Mr.. Parnel holds that
there are numerous defects and ''pit falls" in
the measure. but he hopes that the Irish mem
bers may be able to so Improve 1t, by amend
ments, In It's passage through the House, so as to
make 1t work With az much advantage as posi-
BILE to the tenants. He yesterday warned the
land league against any relaxation of effort
saying the battle had not been won but on the
contrary, was just begun. The tactics Of the
land leaguers are evidently to get all the
advantages possible from this act, but not to
abandon the policy Of agitation for further
CONCESSIONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-11

The New York Herald has for many years
published, especially on Sunday, the num-
Der OF new advertisements which 1t has In
serted. 1t gives the facts and figures In lieu Of
the idle boasts and claiLaS In which some of its
pretended rivals Indulge, but which no longer
deceive the public. Yesterday 1t printed 10
new columns OF advertisements, equal to two
additional copies OF the Herald The STAR has
for some time followed this course, and given
the figures Of Its circulation and advertising:
and 1t viii confirm them to any interested per-
son who questions them by opening its books.
paper bills and press-room. For the CORES
ponding period OF 1881, as compared with that
Of lSoO, it has printed $500 new advertise
ments, large increase despite the severe win
ter, which depressed all kinds OF business; while
Its circulation has shown steady growth until
Ii has reached onSaturday over 81 ZOO copies.
thus supplying an actual reading population
exceeding 1856 people. and which is more
than treble the circulation OF any other Wash.
ington daily, and more than that OF all the
other da1lies here added together.
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The suggestion is made by Admiral Porter
that 1t would be gratifying TO the navy II the
cithens along the route OF the FarrasGt pro-
cessioh would decorate their houses, especially
tDose residing about Farragut Square. The
suggestion Is very proper one and no doubt
our citzehs VIII very cheerfully join In showing
that much respect to the memory OF the grand
old naval hero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-11

Referring TO the reduction. In the railway
1are between Washington and New York. q
prominent merchant OF this city asks THg
STAR TO urge the Issuance OF round trip tickets
between the two cities. at say $1,000, good for
say I'VE days The STAR endorses this susges-
ton most heartily. The proposed arrange
ment would be good thing all around. It
would be benefit 10 both cities; it would be a
saving 10 travellers, and II would largely In
crease the business OF the railroad.
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DATENT OFFICE.
IL j. Moo. PEkKIER COUNSELLOR Ar-LAw,
6eg street northv est. 6pe0Alty-Patent Law "a
Patent Once practice. mAr2l
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To-day Is the twentieth anniversary OF the
nriDg on Fort Sumpter. How short In time
yet how loIg IN events.
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Chic. the island or the Grecian archipelago
which has been destroyed by an earthquake
was the ancient Chios, and was one of the
seven cities that Claimed the honor of being
the birthplace or Homer. It was one OF the
fertile ISLANDS OF the archipelago, and had at
the time Of the disaster about Is. 600 popula-
ton. Subscriptions have been started In Lon.
don and other European cities 70 raise money
for the relief OF the survivors, and a movement
Is on foot to appeal TO the people OF the United
States TO help the cause
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Il A VERY BEAUTIFUL HOUSE;
All modern conveniences;
Near corner Of Connecticut avenue and NJ street,
Eleven rooms, bath room, furnace. &c.
Price SS. 500.
JOHN SHERMAN h CO.,
feb16 st. OloHd Building.
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XNAE1Ep-Ry yo nx white girl a 81 FUATION
W az o cEamhermaid or house gill or IS willing
to assist in the of children best of reference
given if required. Inquire at ll55 18th str, for
two days. 1t.
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LADIES GOODS.

DOUGLASS
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS IN SPRING
AND SUMMER
II 0 s. l cry
For Ladies. Misses and Children.
SILK HOSE
In Black White, Cardinal, Old Gold. Pink and
Blue.
Our Stock OF the Celebrated
B. V. D. BALMORAL SKIRTS
Is large and prices very low.
The last 100 dozen of those
25 OkNT CHEMIST,
Which We shall offer this season. Just opened.
DUUGLAsS,,
mar29 Ninth St. st. Cloud Building.
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FINANCIAL.

nROFIrs 400 PkR CENT.-An Association has
been formed by responsible parties 20 conduct
onersfions IN connect on with the Turf, Bookmak-
M. Hiring, Race Track Pooling, Privileges. &C.,
40. 600 already subscribed Capital. olO0 600.
Shares, Gas. Send for Prospectus.
j. B. WILSON CO.,
febl6. I'm Broadway, New YORK.
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--,-"HSI X Sss p r. &Rs~---
General Oaks 81 UM Montana.

ABisnarck Tribune reporter interviewed
Vice President Cakes Of the Northern Pacific
railroad while inathat city on his return from
Montana. Mr. Cakes goes into e~cstacies
fairly over this Territory and among other
things says:
why, the mining interests of Montana
that mus, pny tribute to the North Pacific
will pay the running expenses of this road
and a dividend besides. There is enough ore
in sight TO guarantee this statement fer al
least twenty years
II Gen. Oakes thinks The road will be com
pleted and in splendid running trim within
three years. but adds that MIR Willard fixes
the date Of its completion in 1882, and that
gentleman rarely undertakes anything be
doessnot accomplish. The Tribune reporter
Wrungfrom Gen. O4kes the admission that
''the Helena Or Plpestone pass will undoubt-
edly be adapted in crossing the mountains
This is quite lucid. Mr.. Cakes also stated
that be is in favor Of building a branch to the
National Park and that he believes such d
line would paysa handsome profit even now.
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IAN Evening WIah the aogSg.r7


The entertainment given by Miss A. Ell
Hussey at The school house last Wednesda,
evening was not by any means as largely at
tended as its rare merits warranted. It il
not to be expected that those who regard thu
jelly Ministries as the ideal public entertain.
ers, and who would rather listen to TIE
stale JOKES Of the lend men" than witness
Inc suollme fenditions OF even an Edwin
booth would lend their presence on such an
occasion, but it acas expected that our citizens
OF more cultivated tastes would show a
higher appreciation Of this young lady's tai
ents. Many whom we expected to see
among the ssentranced listeners were con-
spicuou5 only by their absence. It does not
bug minstrel show should have a crowded
house and @ few evenings afterwards Miss
Eussey should read to so many empty seats.
Let US hope that hereafter a better apprecia-
ton OF real worth will be shown by the good
people of Benton.
BLISS Hussey presents an attractive stage
appearance and at once makes a favorable
impression On her audience. While not even
Claiming rank with the professional readers
she shows points excellence that may fairly
challenge comparison with the most gifted.
and there can be no doubt but that if she
seeks to make perfect by practice the gifts
that Nature has so lavishly bestowed upon
her, time will place her in the front rank of
readers. She reminds US of Mrs. Laura E.
Dainty, a most DAINTY little lady and q gener-
al fayorite on the rostrum. When Miss Hus-
sey has the latter's experience she will be
able to pleasa an audience as we'll.
The "Face against the Pane was the first
selection and its rendition well calculated to
create q favorable impression with the audi
ence. The conception Of the piece was good
ana its spirit well entered into. Good SAC
ton is one of The first essentials of oratorv
or recitation, and Miss Hussey seems to un-
derstand the fact thoroughly. Her move
ments are graceful, her gestures quite natural
and hoWlng, and her eonatensnce capable of
expressing emotion Of any kind. With a
voice naturally sweet and under good con-
troll it would seem that but little is lacking to
render her master of the elocutionist's art.
What she most needs is practice and culture
OF the voice with the self confidence that
these will bring. If she perseyeres the
RIVER Press would not be surprised to see
Miss Hussey, in the near future, one of the
most renowned lady readers Of the country.
"Curfew shall not ring tonight: most diff
cult OF rendition, was well presented though
at times b eemotion was rather subdued, John
q. Saxe's humorous poem ''Pyramus and
lhlsbe, Wasrecited in good style, and she told
"IioW Girls Fish" as well as if she had been
there herself many 8 time. The selections
throughout were well calculated to test q
readers power and Miss Hu5sey sustained
herself we'll in all o. them. The audience
appreciated her efforts highly and accorded
her hearty applause at the conclusion of each
recitation, Now, that her merits are known,
we are certain that Miss Hussey would have
q crowded house should she return to Ben
ton at some future time.
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HORSE THIEVES.
Two Stories About Them, Quite as Diff
ferent as Day and Night.
The Capture and Escape Probably q
MYTH.

I Sunday morning Sheriff Healy received
kilograms from the Coal Banks informing
him that two horse thieves who had beer
captured by d pursuing party had effected ar
escape about seven miles from the Coal
Banks, first getting the guns from the escort
or three and shooting down Jake Wir,Z and
Ed. Ranicn.
1t seems that the horses, numbering some
100, were stolen from the Mounted Police
and 1anch,nen this side Of Fort Mcleod, and
according to the first story a party of seven
followed the thieves and captured two Of
them and the horses on the Marias. Then
followed the startling story about the shoot
ing and the escape OF the villains TO the Bear
Paw mountains. -e IS
Henry Neihctf, a ~welI-known freighter, ar
rived in Benton to-day, however, and spoils
this Feat sensation. He thinks the ~.scaptu:e''
anu 'escape" are only imaginary occur
reuces, and that the alleged cap
tors are cheek by jowl with
the thieves, and he has good reasons for
thinking So. On Friday night the party rode
up to his camp, eight in number, and re-
NAMED with him all night. The horses they
put in bis corral to remain until morning. A
portion OF the party pretended that the re-
naming number were horse thieves they had
caught and that they were on their way with
them to Benton, and with the captured horses
as well. But Mr. Neihoff suspected that the
'tcaptors' and s'captives' were on 8 par and
and from remarks he heard his suspicious
were confirmed. In fact he overheard q con-
versation in which one Of the men said, elf
these fellows drop on to our game and start
TO give information we must head them off,
that's all" He saw then that he could do
nothing but entertain his guests" They
left him early next morning. AS to the
shooting Of Jacob Writ it had no connec-
ton with this matter, a gun having been ac-..
cidently discharged and The ball lodging in
Wirtz's shoulder. Neihoff says a son Of
Writ is his authority for this statement.
We have not this story directly from Mr.
Neihoff as he had returned to his
train before we could see him. Parties TO
whom he narrated the facts told Us and the
statement can not differ much from Dir. MS
There is quite a variance between the stories
and the reader is privileged to pay bis money
and take his choice. 1t is certain, however,
that $50 horses have been stolen and that the
thieves, whether eight or less, camped with
Mr. Neihoff at Alkali Springs on Friday
night last. It is also certain that the thieves
are at liberty in possession of the horses and
pushing their way towards the N. 2. r. r.
Active efforts, we understand, are being.made
to capture them in earnest and the good
name of Montana and Choteau county
in particular. demands that they shall
be taken dead or alive. There is
q gang Of perhaps a dozen that has been a
terror in this section, and it is time they
were brought to a halt-at the end of ropt
@& LN
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PURELY PERSONAL.

-Chas. Kimball, of Helena, is in the city.
Mate Bel, of Sun River, is in the city
John Lepley, Of the Big Sag, is in town.
j. D. Weather Wax, of the Teton, is in
| town.
u. x Beidler is registered AZ the Over
land.
Col. C. A. Broad water WAS in Benton
on Monday:
MIR. J. II. Mcknight, of Fort Shaw, is
in the city.
JOE Huflle, one of the stilwart freight
ers. of Montana, is in to Wn.
John w. Powers has gone to the States
on d business and pleasure trip.
Bob Blankenbaker (whut q blan kety
blank name that is p is in town.
R. J.. Mccullough, Of Assinnaboin, was
il Benton a few days this week.
-Churles Rowe, Herman Brink,nan ana
Henry Kennerly went to Barker last Sunday.
"A. W. Kingsbury, one Of the cattle
kings Of Choteau, has been in town the past
week.
Mrs. Edward Moale and daughter Nan
! ME, were in Benton Thursday en- route to
Ft. Shaw.
-Father Scallen had been in Benton the
past week and lefton Monday for st. Igna-
thus Mission.
John Munitt is in the city superintend-
ing the work on the new structure of David
son s. Moffitt.
Al. Mates, agent for Chas. Wells, Of
Helena, is il the city selling the Singer
sewing machine.
DIR. Wheelock returned recently from q
weeks visit to the Barker District. He re-
ports everything lovely at the camp.
john s. Hancock, g prominent business
man of Dubuque, Iowa, who is doing
Montana, is registered at the Choteau House.
j. b. Keenan,, clerk Of the Black Hills,
Of the Benton P Line, was in the city this
week. The Black Hills has gotas far as Clag-
gett.
Hi. Wright, the bonanza king, has been
in Benton the past few days adjusting SO me
difficulties il regard to the famous Wright
s. Edwards min
Jim. Wells, accompanied by Mrs. Ned
Parker, left for Claggett Saturday. The
Latter is on the way down the river to join
her irrepressible hubby.
Eugene Lippincott, Of Sun River, and
formerly IN employee of the RIVER PREss,
is now sticking type and making himself
otherwise useful at the IecorG Office.
Ludwig WornmelsdeFf and August
Krupp, of Hamburg, Germany, are regis
tered Ut the Overland. The latter IS 9 rela-
tisa Of the inventor of the famous Krupp
gun.
Mr.. r.. g. Power. Of Montana Of large,
Is id Benton looking after his large business
interests at this place. The Commodore IS
always welcomed by bis hosts Of friends in
this city,
&C. &. Hughy, OF Hughy q abbott, trad
e1s near the mouth of the MusselshelI, was
ia the city q few days this week purchasing
supplies. He leaves today with 10, 600
pounds Of goods on bis InackinaW.
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ton and Bylaws adopted at that time wer
read by the Secretary, and stockmen presen
who had not yet appended their signature
were invited to do so. The election of per
manent officers then took place and resulted
as follows
John Harris, President John Leplev
Vice President; M. E. Miner, Secretary
John H. Green, Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMlTTEE.
A. W. Kingsbury, Wm. Morrow, Cor
nelius Hackshaw, John Harris, NJ. E. Mil.
ner.
COMMITTEE ON ARBITRATION.
u, M.Frields, J.. NJ. Boardman. David
Morrow, CD. Peterson, Frank Balm,
DETECTIVES.
Ihos. H. Martin, w. IL. Thomas.
The Association then proceeded to regular
business. Several articles of the By-Lawe
came up for discussion, and Article 7 was
amended as follows
"That the. regular meetings of the Associa-
ton be appointed for The last Saturday in
april and the last Saturday in August"
1t was moved and seconded that Article ia
be added TO the Bylaws, as follows
"Any person having stock cattle within
this district, aud claiming it in whole or part
as his range, upon>his refusal to become a
member of this Association, shall be de-
barred from rounding-up with this Associa-
ton, from the use fits %corrals, and from de-
irving any of its privileges and benefits"
Carried.
1t was moved and seconded that 200
calves branded within the year be the max
lnum number that can be represented on
roundup by one man, and that each mar SO
representing be required to furnish three
horsas for his use. Carried.
After some informal discussion the meet
ing adjourned to reasonable at 8 o'clock
p. ~.
EVENING SESSION..
The attendance was only about half as
large as that of the morning.. Several stock
men became members who could not attend
earlier in the day. The President called the
meeting to order, bat nearly all the time was
given to informal discussion.
Several motions were put AMI carried that
Wlllappear on the records.
The hour having grown late, and much
business remaining to be settled, the Associa-
ton adjourned subject to the call of the
President. NJ. E. MLNER,
Secretary.
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@SslSA~ [sss-
Sch0Ss Trustees.

The erection of School Trustees last Sat-
urday passed eff very quietly, and without
much interest being taken in the same The
following is the result: For Trustees-Her-
man BfinkmaD, 105; Edward Dunn, "a; fsa-
fas Payne, 81; Max Waterman, 8; 0 w.
Kelly, 2. Messrs. Brinkman and Dunn hay-
ing received the highest number Of votes are
duly reelected, and the compliment is de-
served one. Johnny Murphy had no oppo-
sision and he received the full one hundred
and fourteen votes. Mr. Murphy has zeal
ously filled this position for a number Of
years md the D Strict can depend on it that
his portion of the work will be we'll and
faithfully done.
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~~ED q %SaSk Ft %GaH--
The Hero OF Big Hole G0nsfEsg.

General Glbbon and party left Helena on
Sunday last en- route for Fort Shaw and Ben
ton, and they may be expected here soon.
Col. Moale, Lieut.. Jacobs and Gen. Gibbons
son are Of the party. The citizens of Benton
should tender General Gibbon, who has done
excellent military service for Montana, the
freedom of the city and d big reception be-
sides. Those here who fought under the
General ut Big Hole will shake his hand with
something ike energy and warmth OF feel
ing, too.
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Miss Emma Atchison, daughter Of M,

E-Mis5 Emma Atchison, daughter of Mr.
John 5. Atchison, Of Atchisonville, near
Ft. Maginnis, was married to Harry j. Spratt,
of Galena, Il., III the 4-h inst. The bride
resided formerly with her parents at Helena
and has many friends in Montana who will
join the RIVER PRESS in extending congratu-
%lations.
Miss Katie Schwartz, sister of our
fellow toWnsman, John Schwartz, arrived ii
Benton last week, having made the trip from
Titusvile, Pa, without an escort. She comes
on g visit to her brother, and will return
soon. Bliss Schwartz is q plucky girl. full
worthy to be q Montanian, and if or Ben
ton bachelors permit her to return with a
whole heart w will have q poor opinion Of
their ga1lantry.
MIR. e. r. Clinghan, principal of the
Benton schools, returned on sunday from
the States, having spent his vacation with
his parents at Sioux City. Mr.. C. was a
passenger up the river on the Far West, and
in company with half q dozen others made
the journey overland from Rocky Point, a
distance Of two hundred miles. Mr.. Cling
han will resume the work Of sstraining the
tender thought" in Benton next Monday
| week.
BY an inexcusable oversight we neglect
cd to mention last week that Mr.. Horace r.
Buck, editor Of The Record, had gone all the
way to Connecticut, where he has been duly
enrolled in the grand army Of Benedicts.
Ine happy event took place on the 10Th
inst, at New Haven, Miss Mary E. Jewett
being the next most interested participant.
Tie RIVER PRESS extends congratulations,
and wishes Mr.. and Mrs. Buck all the happi-
ness possible.
Col. William T.. Rodgers, of 1t, Louis,
Missouri, arrived IN Benton on Sundays
coach, and is the guest of Mr.. w. 3. Settle.
Col. Rodgers is visiting Montana with 8
view of permanent settlement, Intending to
engage in the cattle business and at the
same time practice his profession, the law.
The Colonel stopped at Butte and Helena on
bis way, but is more fayorably impressed
with Benton than any town he has seen.
Our stores bewilder him completely. He
had no idea that q town of /, 800 inhabitants
could show up four on five houses, each car
rylng stocks to. the value of frsfn $3.50, 900
to $5OO,OOO! 1t is probable Col. Rodgers
will engage III the stock business in Choteau
county and make Benton headquarters.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-31
TRADE TOPICS.

The genuine "Sultana" cigar for sale at
| Wetzel's.
Buy the celebrated aMontanan overalls at
Cans & Klein's.
Spring and summer styles of hats at Cans
| and Klein's, at cost.
Buy your clothing at Cans s. Klein's. and
save rs to 40 per cent.
Spring and summer goods are selling at
| cost at Cans 6 Klein's.
For shelf hardware Of all kinds 90 TO
Waekerlih $. a large invoice just received.
Have your measure taken for a nobby suit
at Cans q Kiein's. They win guarantee a
fit.
Pianos and Organs. enc Gaze.rafed
fFices' MURPHY. NEEL 81 go.
Gans q Klein are now offering induce
n1ents 70 buyers that have never been equalled
in Benton.
Anew OF the celebrated sUnion Churns'
SUI let a. Wetzels, which they are selling
Ihe finest and largest assortment. OF ladies'
and misses white and colored skirts in town
are displayed at w. s. Wetzel's.
j H. Wackerlin & Co. have received a
large number Of railroad wheelbarroWs. The
miners will please make a note of the fact.
The finest assortment of three and four
light chandeliers, library and bracket lamps
for sale at bedrock prices at VS.. Netzels.
Underwear, hosiery, white and fancy
shirts, ties. searfs, silk and men hanaker-
chiefs, IN all styles and qualities, at Cans Q
Kleins.