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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-01-11
BOAnDarntu. u Mountain.

Heroic measures had to be adopted fort
night ago to remove The danger of annihila-
ton which conslan ly threatened the Swiss
villiage of E III. The hamlet lies at the foot
of al oyernang,ng mountain, a large slice Of
winch bee .mt derached last summer, and,
obeying the laws Of gravity, overwhelmed
everythi z htlow 1t in ruin. II seemed al
together probable that another fragment o.
the mountain would some day follow suit,
and it was accordingly determined to detach
il aud hurl it into the valley IN another direc-
ton while IL could be lone without Iisk to
lite. The people OF Elm, accordingly, took
themselves out of all possible harms way,
md hundreds Of tourists tnrOnged The neigh
borhoud, bent on seeing the sight. The
plan adopted was simply a bomoardment
VITA cannon. Tue first day or two snow
storms sat fog. hlndered the firing. Several
large rocks were loosened and fell with a
crash. bat the efforts to dislodge The whole
mountain top were unav ling. Subsequent
ly the weather cleared, aud the cannonade
went on with more prospect. of ultimate sue
cess. the engineers believing that the en-
pIoymen, of heavy artillery would at length
bring down the toppling crags. The pros
pect Tor saving the rest of the village Was al
last accounis excellent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-01-11
NOTICE or FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA.
-. AA 4 loci

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA,
December ~, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following-named
sett er has fled notice of his intention to make fnal
nronf in support of his claim, aud that said proof viii
(. made hefore the Register and Rec liver at Helena.
Montana, on Saturday, January 2sth, 1881, viz: James
Edwln Lyon, ~pre-smption deciaratory statement NO.
II the s " quarter, and lot 4 OF section
Is. township No. % n, range s W. he
names the following Witneeesesto prove MS
land. viz: charles w. Grey, John W Ward aud Her
man u. Dennis, Of OId Agency, choleau county, Nj.
aud Miliiam isiMme, OF Helena, Lewis anu .iaIke,
M. - =. n1oEs hesis.e1'
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
LOCAL / n EWS.

From Wednesdays daily
we are pleased to announce that MI
Charles Rowe is somewhat better to-day
The annual payment Of the Indians a
Fort Walsh, commenced on the 7th of No
vember.
L. c. Power & Bro Is bull train, il
charge Of Mr.. Thomas Clary, will load
with oats for Fort Assinnaboine.
Mr.. Paris Gibson and Mrs. Phil. Gibson
will depart on thei mornings coach fol
minneapolis, where they will spend the
winter.
Mr.. Joseph Sullivan, our enterplisino
harness manufacturer, is in receipt of a
large and complete stock of goods in his
2lne and is prepared to fill large or small
orders Of every description. These goods
game by the way Of Billings, as they were
shlpped too late to come up the river.
The Knights of Pythias Lodge of this
city, are making extensive preparations for
Il grand ball to be given at the Grand
onion Hotel on the evening of Thanks
giving day, the 30th of November. We
expect that this will be the ball of the sea-
son, and that the attendance will be yerv
large.
Messrs. Hay Bro. y. extensive sheep
owners, whose ranch is on Arrow creek.
are IN town. They have a band of as good
and as fine sheep rs there are in the Terri
eoFy. They have put up 500 tons of hay
Sor the winters use and are prepared to
meet the rigors Of the winter and protect
their sheep in good shape.
MIR. (. G. Maclay has again assumed the
position of cashier OF the First National
Bank. Under the able management Of
Mr.. r. A. Luke, the former cashier. the
First National has done large and lucra-
tive business and now stands as one of the
solid institutions Of the Territory. Y
Messrs. Mayn and Louis Heitman start
Ell this morning for White Sulphur
Springs. Mr.. Trennum drove the outfit, I
consisting Of Mr.. Heple1's covered jerky
drawn by four horses, and Mr.. Heitman's
spring wagon trailed behind We wish
Ehem pleasant journey.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
The Weekly Record.

The WEEKLY RECORD, issued to-day is
not only the largest, but one Of the leading
political journals Of Montana, and con-
eains more authentic political news than
any other paper published il the Terrific
ry. We advise all residents Of Choteau
county, except perhaps the most preju-
diced Republicans, not only to read this
weeks RECORD, but to send copy to
their friends in the States. The RECORD
IL non-partisan, but is just at present ia
yoring the Democratic party, because the
latter nominated the best men for office.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
E'he Episcopal Claurca. Benefst,

8 card published in another column Dy
the Rev. 5. G. Blackiston, is d very res
pectful and judicious offer Of thanks Ia
numerous parties who assisted at the oys-
ter supper for.the Episcopal Church, got
ten up BY the ladies of Benton, MANY Of
Whom We're not even members of the
church and belonged to other 6lenomina-
tons. The party was one of the most sue
cessful ever given in Benton. and was
as much enjoyed by the parties present as
any entertainment ever given in the Ter
rltory. Benefits Of this nature should be
more frequent in Benton. Our churches
are, one and all, well deserving of the
hearfiest support by our ladies and gentle
men, but the congregations being necessa-
rIly small it's hardly possible to support the
pastors an q otherwise keep the churches
on z good financial footing without some.
st'ef assistance as last nights entertain
lnenf afforded. We trust that the oyster
supper will be repeated at an early date.
md that atsubsequent entertainments will
z possible, be more successful fhan the
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
The .EaTE.

The average citizen is probably not
aware that this county has the most Sc
care and complete jail Of any III the Ter
Eltsry. But such is the case. The iron
cages that are in the center Of tile main
building are model of strength and dura-
btlity, and are divided into cells sufficient
70 accommodate all the prisoners that are
ever in the jail, in this our law-abiding
community. The iron work will be
painted white, which will give it q very
neat appearance. The Jail door which is
double and supplied with |, combination
tock on the outside door, will be put in po-
s'tlon soon in lieu Of the wooden door
"hich now serves to bar the egress OF the.
Jaw breaker. The County Commission
ere are deserving the thanks Of the people
ef the county for their work in this case,
% the building and its arrangements are a
credit 90 ice projectors and builders.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
Black sgeaseI.e,


ms is the title Of ! PiAgAn Indian who
killed Malcom Clark, At what is now.
Known aS Mitchell u ranch, II the Iriekly
Pear canson some years ago, and al in
dlctnent vas found against him by tie
Lewis Y Clarke county authorities IL. hit
time out for some reason lie tsss never 81 i
rested q. hfangllf b triaI. Severed oil
timers have been enqliring lately What
has become Of 4 he Indictment The I,idian
Black Weasel Is % the Marias. aud has
been concerned in The killing ot eatzlt4
fof Wlli''h several indians are now CON-
lined 10 our county jail. He II t1e. leader.
ef = band Of o'tlav Piegslias aud Il doing
good deal of mischief il rna var 9t..,1-
llar 10 ny race TIE sbef;lf Of this county.
knows where IL IS % be found, ana If Da-
pefs were sent teIlim here III would a.
rest him.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
Hseagsaer County Returns.


The following election re;urns from
Meagher county were received by mall last
evening. This is complete with the ex~
ception Of one small precinct not heard
| FROM:
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Delegate in Congress-Martin Ma
ginnis, 994
For District Attorney. A. John
ston, 1913.
For ConnciIman-Granville Stewart,
1892.
For Representatives john S. Atchin-
sou, s43, ana j. Il. kanouse, 988.
For Probate Judge-.J. E. Murray, lO36.
For Clerk and Recorler-J. I. Ander~
son, 272, and Louis Rotwirt, 1864.
For Treasurer--,). F. McClintock,
1858.
For Sheliff-Wm. ID. Cameron, 085.
Tor Assessor-Jetf. Howell, 1853.
For County ommissioner-Wm. Ber~
klns, 1850.
For superintendent of Schools--.J. C..
Upton, 922
For couaty suryeyor-R. II. Wight.
1850.
For Coroner-L. A LaPalme, $50.
INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN TICKET,
For Delegate in Congress--Alex. c..
Botkin, 9Sl.
For District sAttorney-M Max Waterman,
933.
For oal1illnan--Courtland Sheriff
5G5.
For Observation-Disclosures Dean. 95A
md William Wallace, 842.
For Probate Judge-W. J. Stevenson
SO.
For Clerk and R4corder--G. M. Hatch,
49,
For Ireasurer--Davd Folsom, a84.
For sheFitf-Samuel J.. Allebaueh.
22.
For Assessor--P. II. Hughes, 745.
For County Commissioner--D. B, Mack-
ntosh, 1872.
For Snperintendent of Schools-Misa
Alice Nichols, 994.
For County snrveyor--D. T.. McFar-
md, S51.
Eor Coroner--iIenry Potter, S9l.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
.'Ai'3::.'tsgs q,

HE above is the name Of NJ, InG1ian ,,o
man; out there are few women il tbis
town WHO would not envy her record
ohe had son, who was disabled. and:
aole g die atlny moment. Ihe eonnty
provides for cases Of this kind, but Tatsv
preferred to depend upon her own exer.
elohs, and through hard work MANAGED fo
Keep the invalid supplied with medical al
tendahce and the necessities Of life. RI
o1afs are not generally credited with bu-
hsahe instincts, bnt where is the mother
v VINO could DO more for her offspring than
latsy; ignorant and heathenisb IS she
- she IS probably seventy years Of ace.
ana with the instincts Of her tribe. which
afe those Of rowing and cruel life. she
must nave inealcated some Christian mo-
i've Tor loving and caring for this helDless
son q hers. AEr. Z. ]. HeaIy and others
VINO are thoroughly acquainted with #the
a'laiao character, says that Tatsy should
receive ~ praise and deserves. .as much ifI
ilo5 more credit than the poorest. strllg-
81 s white woman II the States, for the
reason that, the former has intelligence.
while the latter has nothing. but the Wild
est instincts.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
another Old Elmer Gone.

We regret to announce the t!ea1h OF Mg.
". W. Austin, which occurred last even
ing at The Overland Hotel. Mr.. Austin
has been suffering some months from
clrrhosis of the liver, and all hope for bis
recovery was abandoned some weoks ago.
The immediate cause Of his death was gas
tric hemmorhage. He is an old timer In
the Territory, and has lived in Benton
some years, and was elected several times
as Justice Of tile Peace, In the county.
lie has been carefully attended in bis lasr
illness BY Capt. John II. Evans.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
From Fridays Daily.

FROM fridays Daily.
/ Music and dancing at the oyster supper
| tonight.
Fresh oysters, coffee and chocolate at
the Episcopal Church Festival tonight.
For q nice genuine fresh imported cigar
60 to the Choteau House Exchange.
We are glad to announce that Mr.. Chas.
Rove is rapidly recovering from his late
illness.
The County Treasurer is busy receiving
taxes. The tax payers Of the county are
paying up promptly.
The Ladies Of the Episcopal Church will
have an oyster supper this evening at the
Grand Union Hotel. 1t is hoped that there
will be 4 good attendance on the part Of
our citizens.
All bills against the county are as good
as cash the next meeting of the County
Commissioners, as there will be from
twelve to fifteen thousand dollars in the
treasury BY the 1stof December.
Mr. Wm. Il. Todd has gone into The
Grand Union Hotel as one of the proprie-
tors, and IN partnership with Messrs.
Stephen spitzley and Harry RingWald.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
Esai2road Racket.

On the 9th inst, Northern Pacific sfock
was quoted as follows: common, 49,, pre-
ferred, 93l4
NO change will he made IN the number
OF passenger trains run ON the Northern
Pacific this winter, but in the sprinp two
trains per day will run as far as Bismarck.
The mail service on the Northern Pa
eliic will be established to Billings, on and
after December. Ist. Service through TO
Bozemaa will be put on by May next.
4 neW~telegraph wire is to be stretched
along the line Of the Northern Paoifc rail-
road fo accommodate the rapidly increas-
ing telegraphic business along the line.
Some Of the latest Pullman sleeping cars
built for lines which do not run dininp
cars, contain new feature, consisting ofa
lunch room or buffet, at which the travel-
er can obtain an elegant lunch ar moderate
prices. This happy device, together with
the dining cars on other lines, where
thoroughly iirst-class meal is provided for
seyentf-fIye cents, ought to awaken the
keepers OF ordinary railway eating houses
and lunch rooms to the fact that passen-
ger will not have to starve while waiting
tor the train to reach an eating house on
The road
\ Winnipeg dispatch Of November 18th
says: Murray, late Of the Northern Pa
'ifie and formerly Of The Great Wesrern
INC Grand Trunk Of Canada, has been APP
oolnteda assistant superintendent Of the
Canadian Pacific. He win have charge 81
ne line ftom Brandon to Swift Current
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily
james McDeYitt sold II 900 worth ofha
to-day.
| Cardigan jacl<ets in all sizes and Yaric
ties, atT. G. Power & Bros.
I Saddles Of the solid fork half-brecd tree
at Joseph sullivan's harness and sadal
mandatory.
1t is rumored that 4. G. Power & Bro, !,
will have another grand opening of fa1
and winter goods.
! Messrs. I. j Todd s. Co. are sole agents
i'll the Territory for the celebrated @. Z.
Blue Ribbon Whisky.
Look ont for 4 cold winter, the dispIay
OF the aurora last night is q true forecast
Of extreme cold weather, SO saws the oldest
| inhabitants.
Lieut.. Bo]devin, 18th U. S. Infantry
returned from Twenty Eight Mile SPRINGS
th's noon, having escorted paymaster
Blaine to that point.
Mr.. ii. a. kennerly, assessor elect of
OIoleau county, is in town. Mr. kenncr-
y has been confined to his bed for some
weeks having receiveda a kick from horse
but is now much better.
1ne attention OF the proper authorities is
called totEe fact that half f-breeds ara kiln
lng buffalo in the vicinity Of the Bear Paw
ana Little Rockies for their Ehides. This
should bo stopped at once, as tits denriv-
ing 0he Indians Of their means Of livelihood
Rev. f. A. Riggin, Superintendent Of
Missions Of the n. f. Church for Mon
tana, viii hold divine services at tho oo,,,.t
house tomorrow morning and evenino
Communion service immediately fo}lor-
ng the morning service.
henry = Hanna who, it will be remcm-
)eFed, WAS formerly a hospital steward at
ne military quarters in Benton. arrived
II fo"n this afternoon from Deer Iodoe /
1ahna has been pardoneQ from the Deer
-odse penitentiary, through the Influence
II Messrs. Buck & Hunt, the prominont
aW firm at Benton. lie bore an excellent !
during his term of service in
ne army, and many Of our citizens can
'o'lch for his good behavior until his ar
est Tor a crime Of which few if any per-
o''s oelleyed tllm guilty. This doubt of
us quit, and the application of Messrs
DUCK {" Hant have at last set him at lib
rty' and we believe him worthy to again
aAe us place among the respectable
of this community. Hanna has
'''ee c'll'dren n Benton whom he expects
hd is willing ana able to support
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
Rssffaso oaa Flat Creek

A letter received from Thos. w. Mur-
ply, who lives on Flat creek, on the Benz
ton road, contains the following:
"llagan S cowboys, while riding on the
range, rode onto herd of buffalo. The
buffalo started to run with the boys In
pi'rsHit, But their horses became fright
ened and would not approach the herd
near enough for the boys to shoot with any
effect. The buffalo fled on in their slow
bnt steady gait and disappeared IN the
north
These are the only buffalo that have
been seen in that section for ten years OF
more. re.-[RdgneRdent.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
'rERe Produce Market.

Messrs. Higgins & Ayers are in RECEIPT
Of new supply of fresh oysters, poultry,
vegetables, &c. AS predicted in former
issue Of the RECORD, the Centre Produce
Aarket has filled an urgent want in this
community, and the enterprise Of Higgins
IL Ayers has already been properly re-
Warded by large run Of custom. They
propose to supply Benton with fresh vege-
tables, poultry, butter, &C., throughout the
winter.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
A. Achno Wied sEaaz21 ag E7ssvs,,A

an Ia behalf Of the ladies who gave the
Oystef supper at the Grand Union Hotel
last evening, I desire to return sincere
s'l"nAs % all who rendered any assistance
whatever. Without any desire of discrini-
u l,aI1hg. | beg leave to name Messrs
opl'zley q Co. tho Benton String Band.
"1'o MI: george Hanck, as those to whom
We are deeply Indebted, we belieye.the
entertainment :, was 4 complete success, and
1naE all present spent pleasant evening
s. c. BLAcK1sToS.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24

VIM. kirkwood better known as :sMis
sonri BILL" who lad his eg a,nputateS
yesterday, is getting along nicely, and says
''he feels better than he has for months. ,
The Invitations Tor tie grand BALI to be-
given BY the Cro&ce Lodge No. /
knights Of Pytila< Of this city IRE out,
they are very neat ami tasty, and unique
IN design
we were sfoWna very handsome buffalo
coat to-day, made oy Hirslb-rg & Nathan,
for Judge Fatfan. EEIr@hDerg. 4 Nathaf,
are not TO he beat AT tiis kiiYd Of work.
| and their make Of buffalo coArs can be
distinguished amy where by their perfect
fitand appearance.
4 freighrer, by tie name Of Clark, IL
crossing the MariHs with his teams loaded
with treight t"r Fort Bek1ap, got very
wet, and il changing His clothes lett his
| pocketbook, containing quite ii sum OF
money In the pocket OF his pants, 4
stranger, whom he hal hir=I Il ga night
herder, took the pocket book ami lit our
Tor parts unknown.
Mr.. Thos. sVit5, employed on the Masonic
building, was taking down some scafoltl-
ing that had been il! re at the side OF the
building, whom some loose boards fell to
The ground, one Of them striking him on
the side Of the head intljctlug severe in |
Juries. The unfortunate man WAS taken
TO the Pacific Hotel und medical attend t
ance summoned. At last accounts he was
unconscious. I
4 letter has been received from Mrs.
&. 4. Garrett Of Brooklyn New York, ask
ing for Information concerning her son
Peter Il. Garrett, Mrs. Garrett heard thar
ner son died ia Fort Benton. :tnd she ear
enstly prays that if amy one can give her
any information concerning this, her only
child, they will 10 50. Should any oue n
n Benton know about d Peter Garrett We
would be glad to have him comnuI!icate
with the office Of the RECORD
Our reporter called into Joe SnIliyan's
harness emporium to-day, and found the
)roprletors engaged III packing two sets of ,
Inc harness, valued at $l4O, for Mr.. VIM.
dulcafly, one OF the prominent stockmen
It Sun River. Mr.. Sullivan saws that
William i one Of the best Judges offine
adderly and harness who has called into
us store this year, which is evident J
nougn from the tact that Mr.. MuIcany
this establishment in preference
all others either in Benton on Helena.
A want long felt BY the citizens of Fort i
Senton has been supplied by the establish t
ng ofthe produce market BY }les@rs. Hig- i
ms d Ayres, on Main street. You can
ct anything you wish III the way ofoood
hlngs 60 eat, rs these e1terp.ising gentle
len keep constantly on hand Il large SUP
~ Of fresh oysters, egg, lemons, apples, {
otatoes, squash, beets, turnipe, chick /;
ns, ducks, AND turkeys, and other things t
% numerous to mention, and at prices v
within the reach of all.
Major John E. Blaine, paymtster. Unit $
! States Army, and N1r. T5ayers, his a
erk, accompanied BY Capt. J. ". Y
odeyin Of the 18th Infantry arrived from e
orr Asslnnaboine yesterday and are at the Il
rand Union Hotel. daio" Blaine ana
Lr. TraveIs departed for Helena to-day
1d Capt Boldevjne Will spend d few llays
our city and return to Fort Asthma
oine.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
satisfactory TO Eszsssngs.

Ihe fact that the surveying party. Of the
Il. S Ra1lFoad engineer corps has COM
neneed work on the 1ocationof the Ben
@ 1oal ofaheh from this point, As announced
y o''r last weeks issae, says the Billings
Hefa1d, is a source Of satisfaction L. some
O aaeettizens who had begun 10 fancy
tfat there was some trutil iii the asssrt;,,s
@ the Niles City papers to thee effect that
BlIlings would be left ont in this matter
and that Forsythe q any other place than
Billings would have the branch road.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
Taae Faael Committee Dissolyes.
FoRT BENTON. nj. r., Nov. 4

FoRT BENToN, NJ. l., Nov. II, 1881.
20 TIE. Editor Of The Record:
As there is misunderstanding as to the
duties devolying upon the undersigned. as
acommittee upon the fuel question--and
in fact we do not exactly understand the
nature Of the duties required of us, our
desire to say through your pa
per that this committee dissolves itself.
and that hereafter persons desiring infor-
nation, &c. upon the matters heretofore re-
qnlfed Of Us will please confer with the
members Of the Board Of Trade.
s. G. BLAcKIsroS,
Nv. II. TODD, Com,
.Ino. w. IArrAy
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
B4aEciz Bel1.

Mi, A: Il. Bell, formerly telegraph
operator at Benton, and well-known to
nearly al our residents, was recently dis
charged from the government service, bus
has just fallen heir to fortune of five
thousand dollars, left by deceased aunt.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
ESsTEsJE|, 'E'gS AE,a

The RECORD has duly contracted under
tne printing law to do all the legal adver-
sislng and public printing for which Cho-
tHau county is charge@ble, and has filed
the bond required bv laW
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
NOTICE..

The subscription price of the DAILY
RECORD hereafter will be % cents per
week.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
KNIGHTS OF H1ETEEgAS.

Crescent Lodge No4.
Meets every Monday night at 1890. at Castle
Hall in Masonic hall) Z. +. COLLINS. &C
GR0. w. CRANE, K. OF r. and S.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
Rev. Rigg5sn.

! Rev F. 4. Riggin, Superintendent OF
Missions of the NJ. E. Church, preached a
very able sermon yesterday at the court
house, to a good congregation. He also
organized church with sixteen members,
This makes good beginning fo@ that So
clety and we hope it will prosper in the
future. In this connection we will note
the erection of parsonage for the same
church, on Franklin street, Though the
efforts Of the Rev. J. Mills and very kind
friends who have assisted him.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
LIST OF LETTERS.

Letters remaining in the post-otflee at
Fort Benton, Il. T., for the week ending
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
-.,,4szgssssssssssFs;s ;SszzSSEssssSsA SE.1ssssS;SsA
15 81 a ID fap
1870 ssss ~ -
cHOTGAU LORGE. ia. In. FL q q 3
ChuFCIR = erYrce8.

EPISCOPAL CHUECH
services VIII be held every Sunday at the Epg-
"0pal Cnurcn, at II q. m, and at p. M. Sunday
tNRdei to all. - =
Rev. S. C. BLACKlSTON,
Resident Pastor.
The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-24
COSGRETATIOyAL.

UU.NUIsf1IT ATIUNAL.
Rev. ,. B. Demarest, under the auspices Of the
American Home Missionary Society, is holding
sabbath, ut II am. and pm. Sabbath School at
Il III. The public generally are invited to attend