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"Does she really love mep" said Cap
tain Ernest Won Steinberg, aide-de-caml
to King Louis of Batavia, as he lef
the presence of the young and beauti
full Baroness Anna Won Graffenberg
the belle of Munich, "or is she tn,
heartless coquette which common rumo
makes her?"
AS he passed down the staircase, hi
encountered the baroness pretty French
ehambermaid, Lisette.
"Lissette, you are looking charming
t0-day-do you know it?'
"My mirror told me so this morn
ing" said the soubrette, looking ul
boldly into his face.
what lips! what eyes, and what {
fgurei said the soldier. "But, do yOr
know, / think you would look infinite
ly prettier in lavender colored sill
robe, with cherry colored ribbonsp"
"Very possible, monsieur" answered
the waiting-maid; "but that will cost
mOney-and how is poor girl like mt
to dress like lady?'
81 have thought of that difficulty,
said Ernest, "and so have provided &
remedy. Will you allow me to present
you with slight token of my gratitude
and admiration
AS he spoke he drew forth little
net silk purse, through the interstice!
of which some gold pieces showed theil
pleasant, brilliant countenances. Lis
sette's eyes reflected with brightness.
Monsieur is altogether too gener
Ous," she said.
But the little white fingers clasped
the glittering offering, and conveyed il
to one of the pockets of the cOquettist
silk apron that she wore.
"Now, tell me Lissette, is your mis-
tress going to the masked ball at the
palace tomorrow night?"
"Ah, but that is great secret, mon
sieur, which promised madame not tC
reveal" replied the Parisenne, archly
laying her finger OH her lips.
"She is going, then?" said Ernest.
monsieur says so," answered the
sOubrette, smiling.
"And what else did your mistress
charge you to keep secret% asked the
officer, smiling in his turn.
''That she was going to wear a rose
eOlOred domino, with bunch of sky.
blue ribbons on the right shOulter," re,
piled the waiting maid, hurriedly, and
she ran up stairs, as if to avoid further
catchizing, fully satisfied that her in
discretion had been an ample Offset to
the aide-camp's present.
"Very good, Madame Anna" said
the young officer to himself. 81 have
now reconnoitered the ground, and i
shall know where to open my trenches.
Ais fair in love war. And now to my
friend, the sculptor's-if his ingenuity
aid me, my success will be certain"
49,
On the night of the masked ball the
royal palace of Munich was blaze of
light. Every window glowed as if the
interior were mass of fire, and the
brilliant rays, streaming forth upon the
night, fell on the glittering helmets,
breast-plates and the sabers of the
mounted curaissiers, or were reflected
from the bayonets of detachment of
infantry of the line drawn up as a
guard Of honor in the square without
Chamberlains stood at the entrance
Of4he palace. and files Of lackeys, with
wax.tapers faring in the evening air
shed almost the light Of day on the
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every instant. who has accorded me
private interview. The best service
you can render me-is to leave me to
myself"
"a hint from your royal lips is a
command" said the pretended Ernest.
"That your majestys suit may prosper
is--the warmest whish of your most
devoted subject"
The stranger vanished.
Before Ernest had an opportunity to
frame any hypothesis with regard to
this mysterious being, the door opened
cautiously and admitted the baroness.
She threw herself at once at the feet of
Ernest.
"Rise, ladyP said the pretended
monarch. 81 would rather be at your
feet-rise."
"Not," said the baroness, "till your
majesty pledges your royal word to
pardon me in advance for whatever /
may confess"
81 freely pledge you that" said Ernest,
aiding the lady to rise.
"Know, then," said the baroness,
"that am an ungrateful woman. Your
majesty distinguished me last night,
and held out hopes so brilliant that
subject might be dazzled, and 1 heard
you with pleasure. But it was only
momentary weakness. In the delirium
of the dance you told me that you loved
me-my consent to meet you here
seemed confession of reciprocal af-
fection; but, in truth, my heart is given
to another. love-I love with all the
fervor of my being-not monarch,
but subject"
"a rival!" said the pretended king
sternly; "his name?"
Promise that you will not harm
him. SIRE
81 make no promise in such ii case as
this"
"Then shall keep my secret" said
the baroness, firmly.
"And you will love this man--even
if l command you to tear his image
from your hearth"
"I love him and him only" replied
the baroness. "In good report and evil
report-in sorrow and in sickness-in
shame and honor. Truly pledged him
my hand-my heart went with it. l
am his forever"
"And he is thine, dear Annaw said
Ernest, tearing off his disguise. "Will
you forgive me the trial L have sub
jected you to?"
"Will you forgive the weakness of a
moment that made me listen to tempta-
tion?"
Freely and fully" said Ernest,
holding the baroness in his arms. "And
now, when shall we be married ?"
"To-nightp said voice beside them.
And there stood the King of Bavaria,
but still in the uniform of an aide-de.
camp, in which he had entered the
pavilion that evening and first encoun-
tered Ernest. He it was who had
overheard the appointment at the
Tonight" he replied,
smiling on his astonished auditors.
"The chapel is lighted up-the priests
are in waiting-the wedding guests are
there, and the wedding feast prepared.
Louis of Bavaria awaits to conduct
you to the altar, and to give away the
bride. And may the pleasures of this
carnival be but the precursors Of life
of joyw
The delight of the lovers-the JOY of
surprise and pleasure of
all their family, must all be left to the
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eyes, baroness" whispered the dis
tinguished aid-de-camp, 'it is Louis
who stands before you-not as your
king, but as your subject, your slave
the thrall of your beauty"
"Ah, sirew replied the belle of Mu-
mich, "you are sporting with the sensi-
bilities of weak woman"
"No, by heavenp' replied the false
king. 81 am incapable of that. Be-
hold me at your feet, and hear me swear
eternal allegiance to your charms
"Rise, sire, sirep said the baroness,
very much irritated. "We may be seen,
overheard"
"Long have / thought" continued
the false king, THAT beauty such as
yours should grace throne"
ga thronew echoed the baroness.
"But you ere right" he continued,
hurriedly; "t'is is no time or place for
condolences like ours. Hark the clock
is striking twelve. Will you trust to
my honor and meet me at this hour to-
morrow night?"
"Where, sire?"
'In the Chinese pavilion in the gar
den of the palace. The wicket of the
postern gate that leads to the door of
the pavilion shall be left open for you"
The baroness gave him her hand.
Tomorrow night at twelve" said
she, and glided from the room.
"Oh, woman! woman! woman!" said
Ernest, when alone-false as fair!
Is it for this we rank you with the an
gels? But tremble, faithless one-your
punishment shall be as bitter as the
agony l suffer-"
And he followed the baroness into
the dancing saloon. He had no sooner
left the room than a masked figure
stole forth from beneath a mass of
crimson drapery.
"The Chinese pavilion tomorrow
night at twelver said the stranger.
"Bravol bravol Captain Won Steinbergw
And he, too, vanished.
A few minutes before twelve O'clock
on the following night, Captain Won
Steinberg, wearing his wax mask, un-
locked and entered the Chinese pavil-
lion in the royal garden. The inside
shutters of the windows were closed,
so that he ventured to produce match
and light wax taper, taking care to
place shade over it so that the room
should be very dimly lighted. After
completing the arrangements he glanced
around, and started on seeing the figure
of man near the table. The Stranger
was dressed in the uniform of an aid
de-camp, and wore a mask upon his
face.
"Who are you?" demanded Ernest,
advancing to the intruder
"You have anticipated a similar
question" replied the mask.
"But have right TO know" said
Ernest.
80 have l." was the quiet answer.
"Sir," said Ernest, placing his hand
on the hilt of his saber. 81 wear
sword"
80 do l." replied the mask; "but
l reserve it for the enemies of my
country"
"Who are you? 1 implore you to
tell me-" said Ernest.
"Ah, now you speak in different
manner. I, sir, am Captain Won Stein
berg, at your service, aide-de.camp to
His Majesty King Louis of Bavaria"
"The deuce you ale," thought Ern-
est.
"But, confidence for confidence"
said the impostor. "Now, you must |
tell me who you are, and by what right |
1 find you in the royal pavilion at this
hour"
"By the very best right in the world"
replied Ernest boldly. 81, sir, am
The river press., 1881-04-27
w ater Wallis

Capt. Barr is acting as pilot on the General
Sherman, which will make her first trip to
Buford
The steamer Eclipse has been sold to Joe.
Leighton, and will run in the Yellowstone
line Parties at Pittsburg sold her Her
first trip is to Buford to raise the Bachelor.
Captain Tom. Mariner, last year on the
Peniniah, will command the Eclipse this sea-
son. Bob. Wright, last year on the Helena,
will act as pilot under Mariner They make
make strong team.
The steamer Red Cloud left st. Louis on
the 18th inst, under command Of Captain
Williams. She left that port with good
cargo Of freight and large passenger list.
She will load heavily at intermediate points
and reach Benton on or about June 1st.
The Omaha Bee of April 10Th says the
steamer G. K. Peck arrived there on that day
aud started on her long trip up the river to
Fort Benton, being the first boat of the sea-
son. She took few passengers, among
whom were Deputy q, s. Marshal Moody,
who had in charge six Brule Sioux Indians,
recently liberated at West Point, and who
were being taken back to the Rosebud land
ing, up the river. The freight waiting for
the boat could not be put on board, for it
could not be reached by the cars from the
railroad track.-Her0kf.
The river press., 1881-04-27
TEae Odd Fellows Banquet.

Tuesday last was the 62d anniversary Of
organization of Odd Fellowship in America
1t is day that is always celebrated by men,
bers Of that order throughout the Union,
and the members of Choteau Lodge assemb-
led at their Hall il this city at 10 q. ~,
spent . pleasant hour in social converse, and
adjourned until evening. At p. N. they
met again, congratulated each other on the
dourishing condition Of their lodge, and
finally adjourned to the Overland Hotel
dining room, where magnificent supper
awaited them. After doing ample justice to
the collation. some three hours were spent in
social chat. Messrs Murphy, Kelly DC
lntyre, Livingston and others paid eloquent
tribute to the order and to the founders who
had devoted their time and whole attention
to building up this institution that they so
loved. After unanimously thanking Mr.
Hunsberger and his efficient corps of en-
ployes for their many kindnesses, the party
dispersed, expressing the hope that one
year hence the same brethren might enjoy
ach others presence ON similar occasion.
The river press., 1881-04-27
TEae SgrR e1fer.

We are informed through q letter from
Col. Clendenin that the new smelter will be
forty tons capacity, and the machinery will
be driven by fifty horse power engine with
two boilers, and will be accompanied with
circular saw mill. Il will be under the
management Of a practical smelter and as
sayer from Salt Lake. This will be every
thing for the camp and for the poor men
owning leads, who will be able to realize
something from their property. II is highly
important that the smelter be kept constantly
running. in order to be paying institution,
and It rests upon the men owning lodes to
take out all the ore possible in order to fur
ther project along. Upon its success, in q
great measure, depends the success Of the
camp, and q failure On its part would set ii
The river press., 1881-04-27
backward indefinitely, and we hope, there
fore, that all interested will work with will
to get out the ore
The Oaa Agency gnoaan Tragedy.

The following description is the statement
of J. G. Rutherford before the CoroneEs iury,
and is full and succnc;:
| On Sunday, April 21st, 1881, between the
hours Of and o'clock D. m., near INV
house on the Teton, which is situated about
5 miles above the Old Agency Crossing, /
talked with the deceased, Chas jackson,
about mare the Piegans Indians had belong
ing to white man. While talking with the
Indians about the mare, one Of the Indians
asked him (Jackson} what he done with his
fathers horses. Jackson denied knowing
anything about them, and The Indian told
Jackson he lied. Jackson resented by knock
ing The Indian down with his fist; this hap
pened short distance from the camp Of Pie
gan lnQlans, under the General" number
ing about % lodges. When jackson knocked
the indian down, another Indian ran towards
his lodge apparently for the purpose Of get
ting his arms Jackson mounted his mare and
ran towards his house for his gun, and re-
turned Immediately to the camp, jumped off
his horse and firing commenced between
oASSGoA GAIA t44C lAQlhMS. nynk JACKSON
fired the first shot and killed two Indians. him
self getting shot from side to side through
the stomach by an Indian whose mime is un-
known to me at present. There must have
been Is or 20 Indians shooting at the time
that Jackson was in the camp. After Jack
son got shot he ran towards the brush and
remained in the brush until about 10 o'clock
p. "a, when he commenced following to me
for help, stating that he was wounded and
wanted assistance. WANTED to go to his ald
but was told by the Wolf Eagle, s'iegan
Indian, not to go near him if loved my chill
dren or my white friends, as I would be shot
It | attempted to help him. About II 0 clock
p. NJ, Jackson succeeded In reaching the
house, where we cared for him until H. a.
N. Of the 25th, when be died from the effects
of the wound received the evening before.
j. c. RUTHERFORD.
The river press., 1881-04-27
-In,JnncstOas Refused.

The Miaae, Of the Goth inst. says: 'sSpec-
ial kilograms were received from Deer Lodge
yesterday afternoon conveying the expected
intelligence that Judge Galbraith had decid-
ed the injunction case by refusing to grant
what may be appropriately termed q .perma-
nent injunction. This was anticipated by
all the cool, reasoning citizens Of Silver Bow
county The complaint was lame, INSULT
cient and pointless in every line. Aside from
this Judge Galbraith respected the rights Of
the people. He could not have done other
wise, for the Judge has been pronounced
divisionist from the commencement of the d.
vision agitation, believing that the best inter
ests and welfare of the citizens of this sec
ton would be subserved by the creation of
county. Thus endeth the late fight, and it is
earnestly hoped that no further attempt will
be made to disturb the privileges and rights
Of the people Of Silver Bow county mde-
pendent
The river press., 1881-04-27
TERRITORY OF MONTANA, 3.
llnrNTY OF l,HOTEAu

An inquisition holden at James c, Ruther-
fords ranch, three miles above Old Agency
Crossing, in the county Of Cboteau, on the
goth dsy of April, A. D. 1881, before me
Samuel L. Kelly, Coroner Of said county,
upon the body OF Charles jackson, there ly-
ing dead, by the jurors whose names are
hereunto subscribed. The said jurors upon
their oath do say that Chas. Jackson came to
his death BY gun shot wound inflicted in
the right side, passing below the last rib and
out on the left side. The shot being fred by
an Indian now unknown to the Jurors. In
testimony Wereof the said Jurors have here
unto set their hands the day and year afore-
said. Mellon Grandchamp, 4 Repley, John
Brennan, Narcis Vaux, Sthepen Heuvielt, :
c Rutherford.
The river press., 1881-04-27

Al letters aud communications containing matter M
tented foy plbcaon i THIS paper, should be addressed
to tsThe Rfcer Press, and The name ef the mr1ter must
be digen to tf5Stre attention..
Local advertisements ari Be inserted in these columns
at the gGto Of fifteen cents per tine from transient aad
ten cents per line from regular d0lvert5sers
The river press., 1881-04-27
PURELY PERSONAL.

/
Nick Welch and family are out of town
Tuck Lambert arrived from the Dry
Fork Saturday.
Matt Furnell, of Sun River, is taxi il
metropolitan life for 8 few days
| Matt Dunn, Of the valley town, is so
| joarning IN the city.
| W g. Shore and T. j. Dmsdole, of IT.
| Walsh; are st the Overland.
David Jones and Louis Pipin are regis
cred at the Overland.
Ole Oleson, Of Assinaboin. is getting fat
while in town By eating at the Overland
Jack Harris, the good looking High
Wooder is sojourning at the Overland
General Brook and Col Chipman, of
TT. Shaw, left last Sunday for Fort Custer
Lieut. Floyd and STEEL, with their com
pany are here en route to Carol, where they
will remain this summer.
The smiling happy boy, "Dan' Carpen-
ter, is in town, at the Overland. He will in
spect the A. B. society before returning.
John Woodhurst and family are in town
from Wolf Greek, whence they came on court
business They have been stopping at the
Overland.
ID. L. Brannard, j. Y. Carroll. n. So]or,
Julian Frederick, Jas. Ryan and E. j. En-
gorsoll are among those registered at the
Choteau House.
F. Fullock and G. Garnett, of Missouri,
arrived in Benton on Friday with view of
locating in the vicinity. They are now pros
pecting the country.
-Robt Vaughn has returned to his first
love at Sun River the superb, having got
enough of city life and the ways Of wicked
men while on grand jury duty.
We regret to learn of the serious illness
of manager Bell, Of the telegraph Office. Mr..
Bell is 3 popular young man and his many
friends will be pleased to see him GONZALES
cent.
Oscar Oinger, Joe Conley and Milt Car
ruthers, arrived from the Barker yesterday
and are stopping at the Overland. Every
thing booming in the Barker, but nothing
startling.
Milner s. Boardman, the stockmen of
the shonkin, are paying a visit to the River
City this week, and will exchange their fare
of tack and bologna for the delectable menu
of the Overland.
Col Clendenin left Chicago yesterday for
Benton, coming overland. He will stop a
couple of days at Salt Lake City, Dillon and
Helena. This will bring him home during
the first week in May.
Mrs. Ondenwold, accompanied by her
sister, Miss Maggie McKittrick, arrived on
Fridays coach, and will hereafter make the
river city their home. The ladies will prove
q valuable acquisition to Benton society.
Mr.. Ashby Conrad, who has been attend
ing the Fsribault College for the past year,
will spend his vacation with his parents in
this city. We are glad to know that Ashby
has made marked and rapid Improvement in
bis studies.
Mr.. r. r. Mills, formerly one Of the pro-
prietors Of the Centenneial Hotel, is now in
stalled as the chief clerk and steward of the
Overland House. bob was always genial
fellow, and his long experience in the hotel
business is surety that it will not suffer under
the shadow of his smile. He will import
diamond that will outshine Brush light Of
3 900 candle power.
--~aue- - 5sssask ,. 4ss-~-------
The river press., 1881-04-27

The severe gale. Of Friday. blew down
wing Of John Green's new house, and the
owner thinks of offering reward for the re-
coyery Of the portion gone. The addition
was almost necessary structure and John
don't know how TO get along without it.
The river press., 1881-04-27
THE RIVER PRESS.

inch and quarter cable. and then they will
be under no disadvantage in the ferry
hnsinpsc
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-04-14

THE SURyEY.-From Mr.. McAllis-
ter of the Northern Pacific surveying
party, the Post learns that Mr.. Bou,e
and his party of sixteen men are at
the summit of the mountains, working
down towards Mr.. Ward, who with
20 men is operating between Green
apd White rivers toward the summit.
Mr.. McAllister states that the instru-
ments for Bouge's party are about now
up to him, as they were sent forward
on last Monday and the country is ter
rible rough by which the summit is
reached. The entire force is working
theoretically and the work progresses
as fast as the surrounding difficulties
will permit.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-04-14
TIE Oreooni1n mildly stotos

THE Oregonian mildly states that
an appropriation of 100000, as sort
of nest egg, as it were, will clear the
Columbia river to deep sea navigation,
and that an annual appropriation of
$4,000 thereafter, will keep it so.-
Judging by the tone of the committee
to which was referred the subject of
improving the Columbia river bar, but
little money will oe wasted in that d.
rection. The Oregonian wants $780,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-04-14
WANTEDIT JUST RIGHT.

"How much will this cost in your
paperT' asked quiet looking man, as
he handed in the following advertise
ment to the Brooklyn Eagle counting
room:
"SMrTH Busted trace, in this city
Friday, just after dinner, Mary Smith,
wife of the undersigned, and daughter
of old Sim Smith, the leading black
smith of Denver, Col. The corpse was
highly respected by the heightened
families, but death got the drop on her
and she took the up-bucket with per-
feet confidence that she would have a
square show on the other side of the
divide. The plant transpires this af-
ternoon at her boarding house on Will
low street Come one, come all.
"Dearest Mary, thou has left us,
For you earth there wasn't room;
But tits heaven that has bereft us
And snatchei our darling up the doom.'
"Denver papers please copy and
send bill, or draw at sight
''By her late husband,
P. SMITH"
81 don't believe you want it in Just
that way, do you2" asked the clerk,
rubbing his chin obviously.
"Why net, stranger" asked the qui
ct man.
at don't read quite right, does it9"
asked the clerk.
"Was you acquainted with the corps
stranger" demanded the quiet man.
"Was you aware of the lamented while
she was busting around in society
down at that boarding house,"
II don't know that I ever met her,"
responded the clerk.
$50 I reconed, jedge. You wasn't
up to the deceased when she was in the
living business. Now, jedge, the de-
ceased wrote that Grafton herself afore
she died, and l want it in. Do you
hook on, partner9"
"But it isn't our style of notice."
objected tho clerk.
"Nor mine, NEITHER" acquiesced the
quiet man. II was for having a pic
ture Of her and lot more talk, but
she said she wanted it quiet and mod
est, SO she whooped that up. Say,
stranger, is it going into your valua-
BILE space without any difficulty"
81 don't know" said the clerk.
II know, partner. This celebration
comes off tomorrow afternoon, and
that's going in in the morning, if it
goes in out of cannon. l got grief
enough on my hands now, stranger,
without erecting fort on the sidewalk
but if you want war, l got the nipple
ments right in the back part of these
mourning clothes. What dye think,
jedge'"
"Does it make any difference where
it goes?" asked the clerk.
81 want it in the paper" said the
mourner, land it's going in if it takes
apile-driver. Think you twig the rack
ct, stranger9"
"All right" replied the clerk. "I'll
put it in the Salad among other
moufnfui remarks. Four dollars"
"That's business" and the quiet man
paid the money. eff you amt busy
come around tomorrow. Tn going to
give the Old woman send of, and if
that gospeller don't work up pretty
good programme before he gets to the
doxology, his folks will think he's been
doing considerable business with saw
mill, She was good one, .jedge, and
she vas pious from the back of her
neck to the bunion on her heel; you
can tell that from the notice." and the
mourning widoy wiped his eyes on the
sly, and later in the day was fined $40
for thrashing the undertaken who had
put silver handles on the casket instead
Of gold.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-04-14

900 for the Columbia, while Puget
Sound offers ample facilities for the
commerce of world, without the ex-
penditure of a dollar of government
aid.-Post.