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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-13
How a Cinnamon Rode q nroncno.

When a Chinaman does most anything in
his own peculiar Oriental style it is pretty
apt to attract attention but when he gets on
q bucking broncho with the cheerful assur-
auce Of q man who understands his business
and has been conversant with the ways Of
the broncho for over two thousand years, the
great eurging mass Of humanity ceases to
surge, and stands with bated breath and
watches the exhibition with un1agging in
| terest.
a Chinaman does not grab the bit OF the
broncho and yank il around until the noble
steed can see thirteen new and peculiar kind
of fireworks, or kick him in the stomach and
knock his ribs loose or swear at him till the
armament gets loose and begins to roll TO-
gether like a scroll, but be does his hair up
in an Oriental Wad behind and jabs big hair
pin into it and smiles, and says something
like what q Guinea hen would say if she got
~stjerne Bjoernson's poems backward ID his
native tongue.
Then he gets on the wrong side and slides
into the saddle, making . emark es though
something inside Of him had broken loose,
and the grand difficulty begins.
AT first the broncho seems surprised and
temporarily ratified Intellectually, and stands
idly in the glad sunlight and allows his mem
tai equilibrium to Wobble back into its place,
| while the Chinaman makes some observation
that sounds like the distant melody of q Han
cock Club going home at 2 8. m, and all
talking at one and the same time.
By and by the broncho shoots athWart the
sunny sky like q thing Of life, and comes
down with al his legs il q cluster, like q
| bunch OF asparagus, and with q good deal OF
| force and expression.
This movement throws the Chinaman's
liver into the northwest corner OF the thorax
and his upper left hand duodecimo into the
middle of the subsequent week; but he does
not complain. He opens bis mouth and
breathes. in all the atmosphere that the rest
Of the universe can spare, and, readjusting
his shirt-tail so that it will have the correct
insln atom toward the horizon, he gently
tickles the broncho on the starboard quarter
with the cork sole Of his corpulent shoe.
This m~irth-proVoking movement throws the
bronchoz into the widest mysteries, and for
twenty minutes the spectators don't see any
thing very distinctly. The autumn sunlight
seems to be mixed up with blonde broncho,
and the softened haze of October seems to
be mixed up with pale-blue shirt-tail and dis
turbed Ghinaman, moving in an Irregular or
BIT, and occasionally throwing off meteoric.
articles of apparel and prehistoric chunks Of
ingenius profanity of the vintage of Gonfu-.
ci Jus, marked B. g. 1860.
When the sky clears up q little the China
mans hair has come down and hangs in wild
Drofusion about his olive features. The hem
OF his ahlrt-1ap is seen to be very much
frayed, like an American flag that has fan
ped III the breeze for thirteen weeks. He
finds also that he has telescoped his spinal
column aud jammed two ribs through the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-13
SONNET ON RED.

The dawn Of day dispelling gloomy night,
The jacqueminot that crowns a sweet boqnet,
The flushing cheeks of pretty girls at play,
And lips that lovers kiss with mad delight,
The cross of brave st. George, the gallant knight,
The blood of heroines fallen in the fray,
The breast Of . robins, and q stag at bay,
The wine that makes the dullest say things trite,
And tints q toper's nose with rosy hue,
The flag that ushers ia the auctioneer.
The unkempt hair that flames from Biddy's head
The tie Of swells quite utterly too too,
The skin of Sitting Bull; and thus tits clea.,
My sonnet's ssRed"-the rest remain unread.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-13
III SHALL BE WELL.

IL thou shall be in heart a child,
Forgiviug, tender, meek and mild,
Though with hight stains OF earth defied.
O., soul, it shall be well,
It shall be well with thee. JUDGED,
Whate'er thy race, thy tongue, thy creed,
Thou shalt not loose thy lifting need;
1t shall be surely well.
Not where, nor how, nor when we know
Nor by what stages thou shalt grow;
We may but whisper faint and low,
1t shall be surely well.
It shall be we'll with thee, oh, soul,
Though the heavens wither like a scroll,
Though sun and moon forget to roll
@, soul, it shall be well.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-07-13
a. II WAKs.
4 kissing LOTTERY Creating Greaa Dis
turbHnce IN tthe Church Circle.

If anyone had supposed it would turn out
the way i. did, the scheme would not have
been adopted, but the object was q charitable
one, and the committee On invitation were
very careful to avoid the presence Of any dis
agreeable or unpopular persons. The whole
thing was kept very quiet to prevent notori-
ETY., and had not the ladies become 90 indig-.
nant the affair would have passed off pleas
antly. Mr.. -'s spacious residence was
kindly rendered for the purpose, and after
the company had gathered the gentlemen
were informed that the ladies would permit
themselves to be Rugged and kissed at so
much per squeeze, the proceeds TO be devoted
to 3 prominent and devoted charity. There
was some difficulty in arranging the schedule
Of prices, and the row would have broken
cut earlier il some of the ladies had been
made aware OF the value at which their
charms were estimated. The following
price list was finally adopted For one 60
az you please squeeze of one minute, and
one kiss, terms cash in advance:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10
T. OUTLIP.
NEWTON GRIF-
EITHS

on left eide. Ad-
ditionai brand cir.
cle.on left hip.
Range /: at Oak
Springs. 20. Ce-
dar Point. Chase
1871
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10
THE RESULT !.
Whole Republican Ticket
Elected,
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
CLERK-WHICH IS YET TO
BE DECIDED.

Up TO the time Of going to press
the election returns are very mea-
gre, but enough is known to show
that the entire Republican ticket
Is elected with the exception Of
Clerk, with Fairview precinct to
hear from. The following are the
majorities:
learn
Med. Lodge twp.-Rigg, 81 ma
jority, Rouse 30 and Chaplin IS.
Kiowa twp.-Lindsey, s MAJOR
ity, Rouse II and Chaplin /.
Sun City twp.-Rigg 10 MAORI
~, Rouse 2 and Chaplin 6.
Lake City twp Lindsey SO ma.
jority, McClearey "A and Shepler
80.
Elwood twp.-Hackberry pre-
cinct--Lindsey 4 majority, Nc
Clearey 4 and Shepler 6. Fair
view precinct--To hear from.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10

Another old established Dem
ocratic paper has been merged
into Republican journal, viz /:
the Winfield Telegram. This
makes the fourth paper IN this
portion Of the State that has
changed its political faith from
Democratic TO Republican, and
tho query naturally arises why is
ut thuslyi There are several rea-
sons for this, the prime one being
the fact that the Democrats, as a
rule, do not sustain their papers
as well as the Republicans. They
have no public patronage to fall
back on, and after running along
for years,all the time hoping that
their friends will do more to sus.
tain them, the proprietors finally
become Disguised and sell to some
Republican, who straightway be-
gins to make the paper pay on
abe money invested. Who has
heard Of Republican paper be-
ing changed to a Democratic 2
Now we don't want to appear un.
grateful, but there are a number
of wealthy Democrats in the
county, who, before the INDEX was
established, were in the habit of
making extravagant promises as
to how much they would do for a
Democratic paper il some man
would only start one. But in.
stead OF assisting us in any way,
these same men have been known
TO speak i'll of the INDEX, and
when they have any patronage to
bestow, 1t invariably goes to an
opposition paper. We consider
this an outrage, as no earthly
fault can be found with theINpKx.
except it is not RED HOT, POLITICAL
y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10

1t is a difficult matter, indeed
for us to keep track of the new
papers that are being started in
different portions Of the State
Every little village of two-hun.
dred inhabitants must have its
newspaper, and often times two,
We can't for our life, see how the
proprietors manage to keep soul
and body together-but they GER
tainly must get substantial en-
couragement, or they would not
run long.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10

For some time, the Topeka Cap
ital has had a one-eyed, lop-sl d.
ed individual for a foreman, who,
from The appearance of the pa
per, did not know the first rudi-
ments Of printing. This week,
the new company discharged
him, and because he was a Union
man, the balance Of the printers
dropped their sticks and quit
work. There are generally about
every city, a large number Of idle
printers, and so 1t proved at To.
Peka, as the Capital come out on
time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10

The Fort Worth Live Stock
journal came TO us last week so
much improved that we hardly
knew il. An entire new outfit
has been purchased, the paper
enlarged, and from It's appear
ance, one would judge that the
proprietors had an income equal
10 n Rothschlld.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10

The Leavenworth Times is the
old standby Of the Kansas news
papers. It's telegraph news is the
most complete, its editorials are
the a6lest, and it is undoubtedly
the best paper in Kansas for gen
eral information. Try the Times
once and you will not do without
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10

We like the Topeka Daily Cap
ital. IL is one of the ablest edi-
ted papers in the State, and al
ways looks as neat and.comely as
n school marin in a new gingham
gown. Old man Baker, with his
Commonwealth left entirely in
the shade, and the Capital will
be the State paper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10
BRANDS, EAR marks, &C.,
-)oF THEE
"COmanche County Poo. "
EVANS, HUN
TER & EVANS,

Rail on either
side and bar un-
der the tail. Ear
marks - Jingle
Bob In each ear.
Addit anal
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-10

Brands: Heart upside down on left hin.
Ear marks-swallow fork in each car.
on some cattle. Another lot branded III
3 on side and hip and rail on either side.
Some branded on side and z on left
hip-crop in left underhalf crop In right
Some branded Ii on side and III on left
hip-crop and underbit each ear. An
other lot ii on LETT side. Another lot
Arrow brand on left hip-split In each
ear.
National Republican., 1881-12-03
Some morpe.srnse About Goi,enu.

We know something about "crapks."
They imfesl every newspaper office, and parllcu.
lnrly this Office. We do not know why We are
thus specially favored, Perhaps the oolored car
toons bring them out. But we have seen great
deal of them, In nil clnsses and conditions of life
From the spring poet to the dangerous maniac who
follows up editor or artist 10 revenge some ianced
wrong, we have had to deal with every variety Of
crRuk As suun MS one disappears, anOtherColies; /;
aud, five PERMITTED them to annoy us, they would
make our lves miserable. But we have learned
one thing about the crank, and that Is that, how
ever crazy hc may be, he knows well enough what
Is good iurhm and what Is not When he Is once
made to understand that the editorial boot or the
artistic fist awaits his next appearance at tho of.
flee, he appears no more. Guiteau Is sir ly n
crank, such MS we seq here every week. He no
mRninc. He knows very well what he Is doing
He tells us that the Ioid commissioned him To
shoot President Garfield He knows very well that
the Lord would never have commissioned him to
shoot man who could draw ms quickly MS he
could, The man who Is saie enough to cover be-
tore The popular fury Is sane enough to hang for
the commission of u cruelaud dastardly crime. IL
any cheap sentiment clears this worst OF murder
ers from the galows II Is TO be hoped that the un-
disciplined and aw-desplslng public which Will
take care Of the murderer Will also have an eye to
the Jury which acquits him. We do not believe in
lynch law; hut II We did, we should send thirteen
pieces of hemp to Washington the day Guiteau is
aCquitted-Puck
National Republican., 1881-12-03
GRACE CHURCH FAIR.
The Various Committees In CharRe-Thc
Ladies' nj the Tables.

The ladies of Grace p. f. Church scored
another successful evening yesterday at the fair
being held at odd Fellows Hail. Various attrac-
tive Improvements in the snowy arrangement OF
articles had been made during the day, and the
following assignments OF committees and assist
ants were perfected: Hall committee (red
bndge)--E +. OHrien, chairman; f. g. Wheeler,
and G. T. BundicK. Decoration committee and
police (white rosette)-E f. O'Brien, chairman
G. p. Bundck, J. Walter Cooksey, $. Burt Taylor,
w. A. Vaulk, W. s. Fisher, o. L. Pruden and II.
II. whitemore Managing committee (blue
badge)-E @. Wheeler, chairman; W. N. Dalton,
w. II. Beall, 4. +. 0'Brien, G. r. Bundick, W. S.
Yeatman, r. H. Yeatman, J. r. Mnnkin
r. Dunn, w. p. Fisher, John Miller, w.
L. Arnold, and L. E. Duvall. OF this
committee, three are on duty every evening
as an advisory committee Confectionery and ice
cream table, No. 1-Mesdamos W. N; Dalton, w :.
Yeatman. Fisher, Miss Gabriel, Mrs. Col
Fancy table, No. 2-Mlsses Ida Allen, J. +, Ford,
| Clara Dawson, Emma Reese Mona Thomas, Mamie
Davis, and Nellie Taylor; Peanut table, No, 8
| Hutchins, and jennie Ashley. Sunday hool
table, No. 4-Mlsses Annie Irwin, Nellie Bnndick,
| Mona 0Brien, Frances oBrlen. Mamie Ingram.
| Hettie Richards, Kate Carter, Maggie Goldman, and
| Lizzie Henson. Silver table, No. 5-Mesdnmcs e
=. O'Bren G. p. Bundick, Misses Joe Yates aud Il.
MMe M.S. Fancy Fancy table No MT g. whese a1
Fancy table, No Mrs. NJ. ii. DeWitte, Mrs. Miller
Misses Miller, Lena smith, Lille Knott and b Belle
Arnold jacobs weli-Misses Hattie Fisher
Emma Bacon, II. Taylor and Macie Yeatman
Misses HSson ana Mos Gsnr
John Miller, Misses Kate White and Sadie Girard
Fish Pond-Misses sydney Godfrey and Metti,
spEPST anS wbsS OF For
| tune-John Ellinger.
National Republican., 1881-12-03
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
An Enthusiastic Meeting at ~, Georges
Hall LRst Night.

The Virginia Republican Association
met at st. Georges Hall last night, William Feni-
more Cooper In the chair. and Lewis L. Payne,
secretary The following gentlemen were admitted
to membership, l.. Scott, E Davenport, J. II. Haw-
klns, Oscar Newman. The reports of committees
on finance, invitation, and arrangements report
Ing progress were received. A communication was
received from G. " N. Ogden, secretary of the New
York Republican Association, relative to the SER
enade, aud acted upon, and thanks OF the assooia-
ton extended to the New Workers. The committee
of invitation was instructed to place the names
of Hon, George c. Gorham. Hon. John Amber
Smith, aud James ID. Brady among the names OF
those gentlemen TO be serenaded. The names OF
Mr.. Gorham and Mr. Smith were greeted with ap-
plause, John O. Larman was unlmously elected
chief marshal, with power to select two aids from
each congressional district. The president of the
association was elected chairman Of the commit.
tee on reception aud meeting, with the power OF
selecting Committeeman The following reaOlu-
ton was unanimously adopted, and the secretary
instructed to senda copy 70 each member Of the
Legislature:
Resolved That the election Of Republican to sue
oeed Senator Johnston 10 tho United States Senate
from Virginia would be grateful acknowledge enlent
10 the 5000 Republican yotera In the state who
ported the coalition at the November election, 1881
that this association, as Republicans, request our
friends la the Virginia Legislature TO urge Republi-
can for that position.
National Republican., 1881-12-03
GERMAN ORPHAN ASYLUM FAIR.
A Gala Evening-A Grand Success-Ths
Prominent Persons Present.

1t is complimentary but just to the
benevolent inclination Of our District people to
saw that the fair now being held at Masonic Hall
for the benefit of the German Orphan Asylum will
unouestionably rank with the most successful en-
terprises ever naugurated here for charitable pur-
poses. The hall was literally packed last night,
and men prominent In political and social life
mingled with stars Of lesser magnitude in the
good -humored crowd that filled every available
space within the magniAcently decorated and in
yiting looking stands, the fair ones in charge of
them having their hands full in keeping their
wares in good order. The sweetest strains of
music were lost IN the din and hum. aud merry
seemingly Just as acceptable results:
The total receipts will probably not fall short of
four thousand dollars, viii . many Of tho articles
won by patrons of the institution will be likely to
revert to its uses, The success OF the lair mainly
due to It's originator and manager, Pastor M.
Kraft; to Mr.. George Brsltbarth, througn whose
furniture now proving so attractive. were secured
ms donations from Philadelphia and Baltimore to
the energetic secretary, Mr.. II. Kandler the aniia
whose energy has been omhnri phnlring' ~ and and
the contributions yesterday, were were, n the
landscape open sketch) from j. U. Mueller the
artist, floral contributions from the White House,
aud the various florists In the city. Among those
last evening were FSr od Sod
the Misses Lille and Anita Cluss, Mr.. Tn. b.
selno aud ladies' Mr.. II. E. ottley and family, Pro-
Iessor Graham Bell and lady, Mr.. d. NJ Goodacre
graphic Onice, and ladies, Mr.. Cotton and lady,
DR. a N o. Weisenborn, Miss Annie WeisenbOrii,
Miss Lille Utermchle, Dr. L.; J.. Frederick and
livingston aud ladies, and Mr.. Ii. steiwer and
National Republican., 1881-12-03
AZ Ford's Next Week.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says of the
play at Fords Opera House next week: Had we
the space we would like to devote column Of
praise 10 Mtchells Pleasure Party, that COM
menced an engagement at Heuck's last night, in
the extravaganza Of Our Goblns.' We had oc-
cason last season to speak Of them in the highest
terms of praise, and predicted they would make
one OF the hits Of the season. We were correct, as
their tour through the country was success, both
financially and artistically, aud, as now reorgan-
ized, they give n better entertainment than ever,
the play being greatly improved, the cast in most
respects made stronger and as now presented IL is
one of the most enjoyable shows that our nmuse-
ment public are nsked to patronize. Mr.. William
Gill, the author. aud also the impersonator of the
principal part in the play, is most capital eccen
trio comedian, and Is nt once u general favorite.
Miss Elnor Dcering gave him able assistance, aud
has Improved wonderfully since last appearing
here. Miss Carson, aside from being most excel
lent vocalist and clever actress, Is pretty as a
picture, and captured the hearts of the boys.
Frank Wilson, as n burleque comedian, will rank
with any in the country, and is one of the most
clever young comedians of the day. Mr.. Forester
and Mr. NUrcross render more than able help and
I'LL out cast that give one Of the best shows Of
the season, and ono that should pack Heuck's dur
ing their engagement See this party and you will
| find 1t well named us Il Pleasure Party"
National Republican., 1881-12-03
The New Way TO Deal WIN Defaulter..

There is grim humor in the way they
havemanaged the deiaulting bank cashiers, Bowers
and Dnniord, out in Kansas The money was gone,
the bank had failed" and nobody knew
"where" the money had gone. Tho sweet.eyed
cashier looked sorrOwful He even took out his
embroidered handkerchief and wiped away tho
pcarly tears which weled up from his noble lachry-
mary glands, HeeNpreSsed his great sorrow at the
distress that would he brought upon the worthy
souls whose MI wns swept away in the mysterious
dispeusati0n of an overruling Providence. There
Is no doubt but he would willingly have led In
prayer IL the weeping losers would only have sug.
gcsted II. But they did not suggest It, They did
not do much weeping, either. They just quietly
invited the uniformed officers representing the
majesty of the law TO stop aside, and the invita-.
lion WAS 80 emphatlcAlly made that the aforesaid
officers found II important to attend TO business
elsewhere. Then the western gentlemen" in
teryiewed the Christian cashier as 10 their
deposits They inaugurated little re-.
llglous meeting right there, and did
some tall preaching, They had a text 70 the
sermon part of the show" Fork over that $4,000
or die before the sun rises Their text was fol-
lowed by preparations that showed q business
feature somewhere In the sermon, and before the
sun rose Bowers had found the $4,000 which had
SO mysterious disappeared, He was then permitted
to retire to the bosom of his family and make his
closing prayer in secret. They then turned their
attention W DanloTd-" Pay or die"-and pantord
prefers to pay, New Jersey OF al, 80 and do like
National Republican., 1881-12-03
Catholic Notes.

The organization known as the Cath
ohio Knights of America have established branch
In this city, known "St. Peters Branch, No. 19o"
and the following officers were last evening
elected: President. Francis II. Dooley; vice pres-
dent, Thomas +. Russell; recording secretary,
James p Cavanaugh financial secretary,
f. G. Holland; treasurer, Lawrence Cavan-
augh; trustees, Michael J. Weller, Joseph
waltemyer and Michael Mccormick
sergeant, Albert G. Shaw; sentinel, Andrew Ne
Vile; spiritual director Father J. o'sullivan.
Bishop Raimondi, the Roman Catholic preatc
of Hong Kong, China, is here, the guest of Father
Boyle, of St. Matthew'S, and was presented to Sec
relary Blaine ut the State Department last Thurs
day.
x beautiful "remonstrance," of elegant and
costly design, in solid silver with gold rays
brought from France by Father Roccoiort, s. j..
was yesterday presented TO Trinity church
Georgetown.
Father Kerriek, assistant pastor of ST. .Patrck's
has gone to Hickory Church. Hartford County
Maryland, for two weeks 10 act for Father Fowler
the pastor there, who has gone OH an Eastern tour
Fathers Boyle, Of 81. Matthews, and McNally, oi
st. Stephens, celebrated the thirtieth anniversary
of their ordination to the priesthood this week.
National Republican., 1881-12-03
The LItin Concert.

The concert by the LittN Concert Com
pany, which has been anticipated for some time
will take place on Monday night at Lincoln Hall.
The names of those who Will assist her have al.
ready been given, and most enjoyable entertain.
ment may be predicted. In regard to tue mlr
principal the 81, Louis Gobs. Democrat says: Miss
Litta sang beautifully last night. The auditorlum
was thronged, and the performance was a glorious
triumph, The music OF the composer rose from
herlips In silver tones and wus characterized with
all tho earnest soul aud noble feslllg Of genuine
art. THIS Is the most successful all Miss Ltta's
roles, She charmed the audience into admirati Ion
at the very start and carried It with her TO the
close OF her part, Every solo was enthusiastically
eneored, and at the end of the second net she was
called before the curtain twice. ana after the mad
reached three calls.