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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

WATERHOusE has been captured and is
again in the Benton jail. 1t was a pity he
was caught in the frs place. It is 8 pity,
also, that Choteau county is made to pay
such heavy bills of costs as the capture Of
this class Of criminals involves It is pity
too, that when one Of those parties take the
trouble to put himself out Of the country,
and q good ways out, that he is not al
lowed to remain. But no, Choteau county
must pay heavy biIls:of costs over criminals
whom it is unWise to pursue and whose cap
ture is the most unfortunate thing that could
possibly happen. We are sorry that Tai
bert's rifle failed to kill the party, which
would thus have doneth country the great
est possible service, by saving it all the costs
that must acrue from his capture and prose-
cution. The county Indebtedness receives
from this source its most positive and uncer-
tain cause of growth, and the county COM
misssoners should impose some restrictions
over our energetic, but over Jealous sheriff.
By the time we are ~ through with Water
nanao#.@.., ~
hC.lse, SS5'5sOO0 VII nI11.CUvef lis cost.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

RECENT developments in the imbroglio in
the Republican party indicate that Conkling
and Plat will be candidates for reelection,
aud that the struggle will be continued to the
bitter end. Speculation is rife in regard to
the probable effect of the quarrel on the two
parties three years hence, although there are
SO many conflicting opinions and conditions
involved that the outcome Of the issue can
not be forecasted. The Democrats are jub
liant over the probable split in the Republi-
can ranks, and the apparent hopelessneas Of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

THERE is great scarcity of good horses all
through the United States, which is in part
owing to the vast increase Of the industries
Of the country, which have proceeded faster
than the production Of horses, and partly to
persistent buying by the French and English
governments for cavalry purposes. Espec-
tally is .he want Of good draught and medi-
um heavy carriage horses felt in Montana.
While we have plenty Of the worthless
sscayuse' stock, not enough attention has
been given to breeding superior grades. Par
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

THE Berlin treaty gave a constitution to
Bulgaria, and left that bantling under the
suzerainty Of the Porte. But it seems that
the sovereign power is exercised by Russia
alone, as the constitution is practically abro-
gated, and the suzerainty ignored. The
prince Of Bulgaria since visiting Russia has
instituted state Of siege and gagged the press
Berlin papers say that the late Gar made 3
disastrous mistake when he allowed con-
stitution to Bulgaria which he refused his
own subjects.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01
THERE is glut Of foreign wheat in En-

THERE is glut Of foreign wheat in En-
gland, and the decline consequent thereon
has been quite marked. Crop prospects in
England are not good, but the harvest will be
materially better with fall Of rain during
the next two weeks. IF later, it will add to
the damage. Prospects for good yield il
Germany, Austria and Russia are good,
while in America they are scarcely aver
age On the whole, the present condition Of
grain indicates that American farmers will
suffer slightly from short crop and stag
nant market the present year.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

BUILDING material is beginning to arrive
in quantity, and large stock Of brick and
stone is on hand, leaving nothing to be de-
sired in building lines for those desiring to
build. Residence houses, and, indeed houses
Of any kind are very scarce, and rents are
abnormally high. Those who contemplate
building could not find more opportune
time, for the demand will itself Justify the
erection Of many, If for no other than invest
ment purposes
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

A FARMER, as the day Of Thanksgiving
drew nigh, asked flock Of fine turkeys how
they would prefer t. be eaten The turkeys
replied ''But We had rather not be eaten at
ALL Conkling has asked 9 similar question
Of the New York Legislature, and its remon-
strance is like that Of the turkeys and will be
about as effective.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

THERE are numerous small industries
needed here which it would be well for those
who are just coming in to examine. 4 small
machine and repair ahopis among those most
needed and none would repay the small in
vestment quicker or more handsomely.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

THE Catholic clergy are by degrees taking
up with the Irish agitators, and Archbishop
Croke has written letter to Parnel censur-
ing him from absentiDg himself from voting,
and dep1oring division which he seems to
think will follow the actions Of that individ-
mol
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

FIFTY thousand dollars worth Of Choteau
county bonds were sold Wednesday. Col
Inns, Duer s. Co. purchased $4,000 at 5-S
premium and T. a. Cummings captured
$12, 900 at 1 1-16 premium Il should be a
source Of pride to residents Of the county to
see their securities taken up so quickly and at
q rrpmino
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

GENERAL IGNATIEFF is now the power be
hind the throne in Russian political affairs.
He is strongly aggressive, and is . thorough
reactionist His elevation presages no good
for the peace of Europe or the liberal tenden-
cy Of the Imperial internal policy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

THE Nihilists accept The Cazrs manifesto
as gage of battle. and are disposed 10 carry
out the programme Of war to the bitter end
They express themselves confident Of victory,
and they will succeed IN oyerturning the
present order Of things, at least if they per
severe in the terrorism they have begun
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

ties who are coming to Montana to invest,
cannot do better than to examine the adyan-
tages of this section for this purpose It will
require more capital to enter the business
than sheep or cattle, but the risk of losing on
account of our climate in less than either, and
the rewards even greater.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

the silver question out Of French finances.
Paper on a single gold basis is the preferred
money Of the world, and monetary or
other conference will hardly stop its use.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

CAN the great state Of New York, aided by
Messrs Conkling and Platt, swallow the pres
ident and digest the United States. They
have tried it, but the victim is kicking Justify
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

THEY are throwing.tubes of gun cotton, dy-
Mantle and other stuff in Liverpool. One
was thrown into the police station, last week,
causing loud explosion. Nobody hurt.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

Dr. Tanner has been outdone by little
girl IN London, Il years Of age, who IS said
to have eaten nothing since the 1st Of Janu-
ary. She was finally forced to take food.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01
[ HE RIVER Press
WILLIAMS, WRIGHT & STEVENS,
PUBLISHERS AND PRoPRIEToRs.
Fl. c. WILLIAMS, EDITOR

Wool in England is firm and prices ad-
yancing, and this movement is in the face of
a large supply from Australia and America.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01
ADVERrISEu LETTERS.

Remaining in the Post Office at Fort Benton, M. r.
for the week ending May 28, 1881.
Parties calling for them will please ask for .Adver-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01
500 " Z WARD.

Got away while crossing the Shonjn ond sao,,.,aa+
on HghWood two mules; one sorrel mare mne ME-
hath Mth sba rope s pn he othar light brown horse mule
for their delivery to Harris Stables, Benton 1s1
oi-zt i. I. ROSS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-01

a premium.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

The deadlock in the United States
Senate has at last been broken. The
President appointed State Senator Rob-
ertson of New York, collector of customs
at the port of New York. He was not
supporter of Senator Conkling, and
the latter opposed his confirmation by
the Senate. His colleague, Senator
Plat, united with him in the opposition.
At last when they saw confirmation was
inevitable, they both resigned, leaving
the Senate in the hands of the Demo
Gratis. Robertson was then confirmed
unanimously. It seems to be doubtful
whether Conkling and Platt will be able
to secure their reelection by the New
York legislature to the Senate, as an
endorsement Of their opposition to the
Administration. The President by not
submitting to the dictation of Senator
Conkling, gave political bossism a
serious setback; and if the New York
legislature fails to send him back to the
Senate. his career as the boss Of New
York Republican politics viii be about
padded,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
Gauthrcaux'S Latest.
Baton Rouge CapitOlian,1

l Asoe3O
The defaulting ex Civil Sheriff, j. r
Alcee Gautllreau, who managed in sc
skillful manner to effect his escape
from Louisville, KY. where lie was sup.
posed to have been lying at DEATHS
door in the hospital, and where he had
been under police surveillance for some
time, has recently figured in new role
at Toronto, Canada.
Gauthreaux, after leaving Louisville
betook himself to Chicago, but remain
ed only long enough to gain a breath
ing spell ere he put himself forth to
fresh exertiOns in his endeayors to es-
cape.
| AS fast as steam could carry him he
fastened to cross the line that separated
| Uncle Sam s domain from that of her
British Majesty. Arrived in Canada,
although leaving a wife in new Orleans,
he again crossed the borders into the
United States and married young lady
from New Orleans who arrived the day
previous.
He then returned to Toronto, where
he settled down; but his first wife, OBJ
tanning an inkling of his whereabouts,
fastened thither, and had him arrested
for bigamy. Mrs. Gauthreau thereupon
telegrapled here for assistance and ad-
vice, both of which were furnished.
Last Tuesday the ex-Sheriff was ar
rested ID Toronto on a far more serious
charge than that heretofore made
against him-that of robbery.
From what could be learned of this
affair, it appears that a public sale of
jewelry was begun a few days before
the arrest, at the London and Paris
house, on King street, East, in Toronto.
~ II roc ~ vic =
and being a gentleman OF means, ap-
refined manners, he soon s"W Won the the
confidence of the the firm who were
selling the goods. Trays of valuables
were placed in front of him without any
watch or ward being kept on him or
them.
He bought several articles, and on
Saturday evening, the 22d of April, he
purchased $50 ring. On the following
Monday the firm, on taking stock,
missed number of valuable watches
and diamonds, but the idea that eau
threaux was the thief never entered
their minds. But subsequently suspi-
ciOn appeared to point directly to him,
and warrant was issued for his arrest.
Detective Hooking was entrusted
with the warrant, and searched eau
threaux's room, at his boarding house,
on Bloom street and recovered $500
worth OF valuables, which were fully
identified by the firm as their property
and that which had been stolen.
Gauthreaux was at once arrested and
lodged in police heapquarters.
Nine gold watches, two diamond
necklaces, one diamond ring and two
lockets set with diamonds were among
the stolen articles.
Mrs. Gauthreaux No. 2 appeared to be
heartbroken at the evidence of the
rascality of the man whom she had SO
ardently loved and trusted, and for
whom she had travelled the length of
the land to be united to.
The room which Gauthreaux occupied
was most luxuriantly furnished, and
some very important papers were found
which placed the identity of the man
beyond the shadow of doubt, inclu-
ding correspondence with some gentle
men very high in Office in Louisiana,
showing conclusively that all this time
they have been cognizaDt of his where
abOuts.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
What is it that Kills.
shreveport Standard

Nine diseases are given by the Ma
tional Board of Health as the chief
causes of death. They are consump-
ton, acute lung diseases, diptheria, en-
teric fever, malarial fevers, scarlet
fever, measles, whooping cough and
small pOx. This list follows the order
in which the greatest number Of deaths
occur, and it must please nervous peo-
pie to learn that small pox is the least
cause of death. For consumption the
highest rate is 3.32 per thousand in
December, and the lowest rate is $50
in June. The acute lung diseases, be-
ginning with January at 2.32 per thou
sand, rise regularly. to April, then
decline regularly to August, with 1.O4
deaths per thousand; then again it
rises to December, in which the rate is
$40 per thousand. The highest death
rate for diptheria is 1.20 per thousand
in November, the lowest O.56 in June.
Malarial fever is highest in September
and October, with 0.65 and 0.5S as the
low from December to April. Scarlet
year, the highest death rate being 0.65
in December, and the lowest, O.33, in
July. Whooping cough runs very un-
evenly throughout the year, the highest
rate being 0.27 in March and July, and
the lowest, oil, in December. Small
pox did not rise over 0.10 per thousand
except in November and December,
when the rates were OH and O.36 per
thousand.
From this it appears that lung dis
ease carried off by far the largest num-
Der of persons last year, and that such
diseases, far beyond any others, are
we want to add, by way Of terrifying
the assertion we have heretofore adj
vanced, that if this table proves any
one thing more conclusively than an
other. it is that bad air" is the hungry
monster which is preying upon the
lives and health Of the American people.
1t is costing good many lives to en-
force an appreciation of the importance
of a pure atmosphere to life and health,
but perhaps people will wake up to an
sense of their misery by and
nv
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
Glass Factories.
missouri Republican,

The new census shows that there are
6 plate-glass establishments in the
United States, 2 in Indiana, 1 in Ken
lucky, 2 in Massachusetts aud in
Missouri. having together capital of
$685., 900, of which $1,15O,0O0 belongs
to the one in Missouri at Crystal City.
The total number of hands employed
is $50, of which number $50 are in Mis-
souri,. The total value of materials
used in the year was $425,457, Of which
amount $112,925 was used in the Mis-
souri, factory the total wages paid for
the year was $685., 1853, of which $12O, 600
was paid in Missouri; and the total
product of plates glass for the year was
1,42, 900 square feet, worth 1868, 3O5, of
which 100000 square feet, worth $685.
600, was made in Missouri. The whole
number of glass manufactures of all
kinds in the United States is 1914, hav-
ing an aggregate capital of $t9,415, 599,
employing 81 1922 hands, paying out $9,-
112,3O1 year in wages, and $7,991 1903
for materials, and yielding a product
valued at $21,013,000. Deducting the
amounts paid for wages and materials
from the value Of the gross product
there remains net profit of $4,000, 800,
which is about 30 per cent. on the ag
gregate capital ($19,4 $500 invested.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
On the Wing.

Editor ST. LANDRY Drvoc. 70,
tho e .ast two or three days we have bad
of St. Ia OF passing over good par
T, ~. Landry and Avoyelles parishes
no-day finds US here, At Tiger Bend
Rn o er the prettiest places on Bayou
soss; l. mr.. A. NJ. Haas came into pos.
sa OF this place some four wears
o:,, AZ that time the farm was almost
eneisy' characteristic of Mr.. H., the
fa a0 mas taken on complete and new
~ several miles of new fence have
peen put up, land that was thrown out
nus oeen reclaimed and made to pro-
euoo sooo paying. New dwelling and
.':.s ~ houses dot the land scape
".'n 'he'r we'll white washed walls, the
"p Te OF thrift and industry.
NE villa is one Of the neatest and at
ZIG same time most imposing to be seen
on the road from Washington to Alex
andrla. At Tiger Bend every one finds
ment. ''''''
, M u, Haas has given to the Morgan
oalifoad fifteen acres of land for depot
ana other purposes. Besides, this en-
.efpr'sing and live gentleman is ready
" uonate plats of land to any of the
various religious sects that wish to
oulld churches, or to any corpora ton
Mr: Haas will make deed of ground
sumclent to construct factories on.
IL Is pleasure to meet a gentleman
IKE this one, that loves to see the
country grow up and prosper. This is
no blow" but solid facts for the
readers OF the DEMOCRAT to ponder
over.
AN AGED SLAVE.
we met to-day very old negro,
formerly slave in the Hampton family,
South Carolina. We found on INQUIRY
that old man Richard Hampton was
l3o years old. His youngest son is So
years OF age. If any one deserves
pension old Dick does.
On the road it was pleasure for us
to note the various improvements at
several points from Barbrake to Tiger
Bend. One item noted on the swing"
was that the roads in Avoyelles parish
were kept in better repair than in St.
Landry, this in particular on Bayou
B9uf. The crops on the various roads
looked thrifty and generally clean.
Our farmers are, as a rule, full of
energy, the result is good crops.
In few years more the present old
system Of cultivating lands will be a
thing Of the past. New and varied I'M
are coming into use every
day. Our planters are beginning to
learn the value of grass for feeding
purposes, and that it pays to grow corn
at home, and not depend on the west
for home supplies.
The Morgan Railroad is driving up
this way with rush. Look out for til e
boom when the Railroad strikes Tiger
Bend. Yours, JOHN O'SHANE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

CENSUS STATISTICS OF SILK MANU-
FAcTUREs.-The silk industry, which
has but recently attained to any promi-
nence in the United States, comprises
1888 silk factories, 1853 of which are in
New York and New Jersey. Four small
factories are set down to Maryland, 40
to Pennsylvania, 90 to Connecticut and
20 to Massachusetts. The total num-
Der Of looms in use is 8467, and the total
amount Of real and personal capital in
vested in the business 1899, 500. The
29O factories OF New Jersey, New York,
annually $27,416,O3 of silk goods out of
a total product of 34,41O,416. The total
yearly sum paid for wages in this new
industry ls SO, 107, 1886. This is an ex-
cellent exhibit, considering how few
years have elapsed since the manufac-
ture Of silk goods was started in the
United States, and that it is at present
p ;hpcs confined ont to the making Of
sewing silk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

"IDoNr WANT THAT STUFF" Is
what lady of Boston said to her hus-
band when he brought home some
medicine to cure her of sick headache
and neuralgia which had made her
miserable for fourteen years. At the
first attack thereafter, it was admins
tered to her with such good results,
that she continued it's use until cured,
and made So enthusiastic ip it's praise,
that she induced twenty-five of the best
families in her circle to adopt it as their
regular family medicine. That stuff :"
is Hop rs."-[Standard.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

:, AS a cure for piles Kidney Wort acts
first by overcoming in the mildest man
per all tendency to constipation; then,
by its great tonic and invigorating
properties, it restores to health the
debilitated and weakened parts. We
have hundreds Of certified cures, where
all else had tailed. Use it and suffer
no longer.-[ Exchange.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

A doubling mother placed some nj
tro-glycerine in her daughters corset
on the evening her fellow was coming.
The girl loaned them to the cook, and
they had to scrape the old man off the
ceiling, to get enough to bold decent
funeral over.-[Louisville Argus.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

Uy--Ctdtt itllu PARISH lftAcS 1OI tuc yCdl
1873, four dollars and sixty eight cents.
Bernabe, Mrs. 8. One-half lot of ground situa-
ted in the corporation Of the town of Wash
ingtOn, being lot No. 40, as per town plat
with improvements thereon. State and
parish taxes for the year 1878, nine dollars
and fifty cents.
Barton, Mrs. Emeline. Seventy acres of land
situated at bayou Petite Prairie bounded
north by Scott, east by public land, south
Petite Prairie; with improvements thereon.
State and parish taxes for the year 1878, ten
dollars and eighteen cents.
Bibbins, Norbert. One lot of ground situated
in Gantt's addition to the town of Wash
ington. State and parish taxes for the
year 1878, one dollar and ninety cents
Bourque. widow Augustine. Forty-two acres
of prairie land situated at Grand Coteau,
bounded north by L. Maque, south by v
Richard, east by-and west by d. Rich
ard; with improvements thereon. State
and parish taxes for the year 1878, eight
dollars and eighty cents.
Boutte, v. Six hundred aud forty acres of wild
land situated near bayou Nez-pique, boun-
ded west by bayou Eez-pique, south by
Miller and east by Joseph Langley. Amount
of State and parish taxes for the year 1878,
ten dollars and seventy-four cents,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-11-16
A story OF Daniel Webster.

There are several interesting anec-
detes related of Daniel Webster, who
was the foremost lawyer, statesman,
diplomatist: and orator. In the earlier
years of his professional life, a black
smith called upon him for advice con-
corning the title to small estate that
was bequeathed to him. AS the terms
of the will were peculiar, and the kind
of estate transmitted doubtful, an at
tempt had been made to annul the will.
After Mr.. Webster had examined the
case he was unable to give definite
opinion on it for want Of legal author
tiles. He therefore, at considerable
expense, purchased number Of extra
law books and spent his leisure hours
of several weeks referring to them. He
successfully argued the case on its trial,
when it was decided in his favor. On
account Of the poverty of the black
smith, Mr.. Webster only charged him
fifteen dollars, intending not only to
suffer the loss of the money paid out,
but the time occupied in securing the
verdict. After long period had
elapsed the case was forgotten, but not
the knowledge by which it was Won.
On one of his journeys to Washington,
Mr.. Webster spent few days in New
York city, when the celebrated Aaron
Burr sought his advice in very i'm
portant case then pending in the State
Court. Having heard the facts upon
which it was founded, Mr.. Webster
perceived at once that it exactly cor
responded with the blacksmith's will
case. On being asked if he could
mention the law applicable to such he
Immediately replied that he could, and
then began to quote decisions bearing
upon the case from the time of Charles
II. AS he went on citing his array Of
principles and authorities with great
precision, Mr.. Burr rose in astonish-
ment, and asked in some warmth, "Mr.
Webster, have you been consulted be-
fore in this case ~ He replied, 81
never heard Of your case until this
evening"" avery WE'LL" said Mr..
Burr, "proceed." Mr.. Webster con-
cluded the quotation of his authorities,
and received from Mr.. Burr the high
est praise for his profound legal knowl-
edge, and a fee sufficiently large to re-
munerate him for all the time and
trouble he devoted and the expense he
incurred in the blacksmitl1's will case.