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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29
Some Reforms.
BARNES COMPTON.

Under the above caption the Rock
vile (Md.) Montgomerian, an indie
pendent paper says:
"The Bourbon press of the State
have come to the rescue of the ode.
funct Legislature' with the cheeky
announcement that elf we did not
accomplish all the reforms promised,
the people haye the satisfaction Of
knowing that at least couple were
punished through" Yes. we acknowl.
edge that couple of the many need
ed, and oft promised reforms were
pushed through, but even that meagre
supply was not brought out by the
agency of '"Tweedism," but by the
force of public sentiment and de.
mands for justice on the part of the
people of the State. Who is respon-
sible for the suppression of the truth
In regard to the unconstitutional use
of the monies set aside as "sinking
fund.-" which, according to report
Ofthe Committee of Ways and Means
of the late Legislature, amounts to
the modest sum of $478, 919.76?
According TO the investigation
thub was Huu UclUIc lulS COIutIlltbGG,
a systematical expenditure of these
funds was for the purpose of covering
the necessity of levying an additional
per centage on the taxable basis of the
State. In the very near future the
taxpayer will find how this system of
reduction in State taxes works.
1.-The Legislature has appropriated
more money than the present taxes
will realize, and yet the rate of taxes
has not been raised. Why is this
Has the "stinking fund.- few more
"repair bonds" to throw upon the
market, at from 40 to go cents in the
dollar?
again, in the proceedings of the
early part of the session may be found
an order fixing the per diem of the
clerical force at So and 81, instead of
So and $40 as heretofore. AT the close
of the session an order was passed
advancing these figures to 81 and $40
per day, with $50 extra compensation
to the individual members of the en-
crossing committee. Also, the $500
subsidy to each reporter for their
laborious duties in sitting the public
cry for right and justice. These same
reporters oil have their salary paid
them by the publishers, respectively,
of every paper represented, which,
we learn, numbered ten or twelve.
This is clear case of "hush money"
to the amount of about 50, 900 or 81, 500
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29
Jesse James Murderers.

The Yew York Tribune publishes
an interesting interview with City
Marshal Enos Craig, OF st. Joseph,
Mo-, concerning the James murder.
Craig says that the dead man had
more friends than enemies in that
section, and that if the Ford boys
don't want to bite the dust, they had
better get out of that country as soon
as they are pardoned. He states that
Bob Ford, vino is a DeardleSS youth
of q, was sort of protege of Jesse
James, who took pride in him and
tutored him in the art of robbing be-
cause they grew up together as school,
mates. He was pleased with young
Ford's nerve. Bob told Craig that
at the Winston train robbery James
made them shoot Conductor West
fall in cold blood. Westfall had been
With the party of Pinkerton's men
who had surrounded the outlaws
house at Kearney some years before
and threw a hand grenade through
the window and killed Jesse's half
brother and blew off half of his moth
er's arm. Since they had lived in
the house in st, Joe together. Jesse
was always on the alert. One day
they saw policeman walking up the
hill toward the house. Jesse cried
out. "They have spotted me-" and
taking down his Winchester rifle he
drew sight on the policeman and
said: eff he comes ten steps further
shall drop him." But, luckily for
the poor fellow, who was only out
for a walk he turned and went in
another direction, and thereby saved
his life. The plumber which was
found in the house has all been re-
turned to the rightful owners, ex-
cept gold watch with a monogram
on the back, which was taken from a
governor of Arizona at the Hot
Springs robbery some years ago.
The two horses, which were splendid
animals, have both been claimed by
their owners in central Missouri. A
gold watch he took from man at the
Mommoth Cave robbery has been re-
turned to its owner also.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29

The action OF the House Thursday
of last week, in declaring that neither
Cannon nor Campbell were entitled
TO the seat of delegate from Utah, of
course sends the matter back to the
people of that Territory for another
election. There was no question of
Cannon's majority, but he was not
admitted because of his polygamous
belief and practices. The election to
fill the vacancy thus created will be
held under the anti-polygamy law,
recently passed by Congress.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29
The New Cable Laid.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-In view
of the opening of direct communities
ton by telegraph between Germany
and the United States by means of
the cable which has just been laid
from Emden to Valentia, thence to
this county by one of the trans-Atlan-
tic cables of the Anglo American Tel
egraph Company under the manage
ment of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company. the manager of the
latter, Mr.. Eckert, sent dispatch to
the President Friday afternoon, in
which he said the cable would be
completed on Saturday, April %,
and that the Emperor of Germany
had signified his intention ofsending
the first dispatch as message ofcon-
graduation to the President of the
United States upon the occasion. In
accordance with the above intention
the message, of which the following
is a translation. was received this
morning:
From the German Emperor to the
President of the United States at
Washington: l take pleasure, Mr..
President, in expressing to you, via
the first direct telegraph line between
Germany and America (which has
this day gone into operation), the
satisfaction which [ feel at the COM
pletion of this work, which will
serve to promote the development of
the friendly relations between the
two nations.
WILLIAM.
The Presidents message in reply
was as follows:
Washington. April %. 1882.-To
His Majesty William, Emperor of
Germany / have received with
much satisfaction, as the first dis
patch over the new line of telegraph
between Germany and the United
States. your Majesty's kind message.
In common with all the people ofthe
United States, so many of whom still
speak the German tongue in their
homes. share in the pleasure which
your Majesty expresses at the open
ing of this new line of communica.
ton, and in the fact that it will serve
to promote the friendly relations
which we desire and which it Will be
my aim to preserve and increase.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
President of the United States,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29

the region is said to consist of Zoe
bales of cotton, so barrels of sugar, so
barrels of syrup, and small quanti-
ty of fruit.
In such use of public money for
purely local objects, the ordinary
Congressman claims the admiration
of his constituents, but should secure
the contempt of the country at large.
Appropriations from the National
treasury should only be made for
Harbor and River Improvements,
where something much greater than
local advantages are to be secured,
but where they are made for objects
that are purely local, the Congress.
man has been successful, only as any
other fraudulent operator, by the use
of gross deception.
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ley. There is little fault found with
his policy or the results attained, but
his Bombastes Furioso style of going
at things has elected a good deal of
comment and unfavorable criticism.
His proposition to hurry up the ad
justment of claims by the appoint
ment of several hundred additional
clerks. to be apportioned out pro rata
among the States, stands some chance
of Endorsement by Congress. He is
credited with an itching for the Com
missionership of Patents, but there
seems to be no good reason why he
should have it, especially as long as
the place is filled so we'll as at pres.
ent.
JUNIUS,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29
They say to his credit that the late

They say to his credit that the late
lamented Jesse James, Esq, was a
truly generous-hearted person. If a
feIlow-creature did him a kindness
he was accustomed to ask him, in
gentle but earnest tones, if there was
any other fellow-creature that he
would like to have murdered. The
query goes to show that, whatever
his faults, Mr.. James was one of the
most obliging of men.-NeW York
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29
A Varied Performance.

Many wonder how Parkers' Ginger
Tonic can perform such varied cures.
thinking it essence of ginger, when
in fact it is made from many valuable
medicines which act beneficially on
every diseased organ.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29

ed cooler, and the marshes south of
Tunis and Algeria, which at present
breed malignant fevers, would cease
to be dangerous when once they were
made part of the Mediterranean,
The effect on the French tenure of
their new acquisitions could hardly
fail to be happy,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29
SATURDAY, APRIL 30. 1882.

The Rock vile MontgonseriGD says
Senator German has aspirations to
Che presidency of the Chesapeake and
Delaware ship canal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-04-29
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Correspondents must enclose full name and
address, not necessarily for publication, but
q private guarantee of good faith Reject
ed communications will not be returned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
CARP,
Fort BENTON, May 9Th, 1882.

FORT BENTON, May 9th, 1882.
To the Editor of the River Press:
Directing to the summary manner IN
which newspaper O. OF this place, known
as tue Record, has tlitd and convicted me Of
surdry high CHIMES ard m,sdeneanors and
prefering thereto the unbiased verdict Of a
jury, permit me to use your valuable paper
for a short explanation.
Some two or three dsyssprior to May Isl,
Lilly came into my place Of business and
insolently demanded what right | had to re-
move the stage and scenery therefrom, and
threatened that if | did not put them back
he would fix me, as he had been robbed
enough, etc. Although greatly provoked |
took no noticed Of this as | wished to avoid
any quarrel with him. On the night Of May
1st | was going home-not looking for Lilly
as the veracious % Record asserts-When, ia
by Lilly. We talked for some fifteen min
utes on Indifferent subjects, one thing leau-
ing to another, until at last we had q dispute
about a suit he had brought against me. We
DOth SCoA ASGtSo3 Az Soi'SU - " v =
BIB, and made for me. Remembering his
threat to fix me, and fearing violence, [ drew
my revolver, not with any intention of using
ii, but to keep him off. | did not fire nor
even point it at him, but was holding it,
muzzle up, when Joe Caldwell siezed my arm
and endeavored to take the pistol away from
me, when it went off in the air. Whether |
struck Lilly, or not, [ do not know, for i'm
mediately after the pistol was discharged and
while I was held by Caldwell, | was struck
on the head and stunned by a club in the
hands Of Constable Scott. | did not then
have, nor have | now, any malice whatever
against Mr.. Lilly, and with the exception Of
the spats growing out of the suit against me,
our relations have always been of the pleas
ATTEST.
This, Mr.. Editor, is q plain, unvarnished
and truthful account of the whole affair, the
Record and that out. fit to the contrary no.
withstanding. Yours Respectfully,
JOHN FISHER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
WANTED.

A f~rst-class Sheep shearer, enc who is an expert al
the bu mess. Good wages will be paid. Apply al
once to PARlS GIBSON G SON.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
Ohoteau Lodge, No. Il, I. 0. 0. F.
A New Indian Policy.

We had the pleasure Of a call this week
from Major Lincoln. Indian agent at Fort
Btlknap, VINO is en- route to the States for a
visit of two or three months. Major Lin
coin is wonderfully successful in the manage
ment of his wards and we never hear of his
having any trouble with them whatever. He
explained in a few words the secret of his
success
~ treat them with kindness and above al
things give them plenty 10 eat and wear"
This is the most successful Indian policy
that could be adopted. The route to a red
mans heart is by way of bis stomach, and
there are no rival routes. IL agents would
steal less and be more liberal in dispensing
flour and bacon, Indian troubles and out
breaks would not be so numerous. We cor
daily commend Major Lincoln's policy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA

LAM OFFICE AT HELENA. MoNTANAl
April 8. 1882.
Notice is hereby given that the follow ng-named
fettler has filed motto OF his intention to make final
proof in support of his cain, and t at q i'd proof
will be made before John w. Taltan, Probate Judge,
at the County Clerks Office, Fort Benton, on Mon
day, May Is, 1882, viz: Hilaa A Nottingham. who fled
pre-emption declatory statement 20. 44e5 for the N 4
OF 5 EA, 5 Il of S E Il ard n a If S W ID sec.
Is. town 81 nor h, range 3 e ST. He names the fol-
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of &. id tracts, viz: Thomas
Simpson. james Gray, William Young and Frank in
Balm, all of Fort Benton Post Office, Choteau county,
Montana Territory. J. II. MOE. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
Notice of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT Her ENA. m

LAND OFFICE AT HE1 ENA, M. IT,
Apr | 18th 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the Ollowing-named
sett er has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in $ pport of his claim, and that said PROOF will
be made before John w. Tattan, Probate Judge, at the
County Clerks office, Fort Benton, Montana, on Sat
urday May 20, 1852 viz: James Fl. Rove, who fled
redemption Gee aratory sta. ment No 4515, fer the
E * Of the s e Il of Sec. /, Town. "a IN, Range 8 e.
He names the following witnesses to p owe his
continuous residence upon end cultivation of said
tract of land, viz: Herman Brinkman, Lee Smith,
William Brinkman and John J. Kennedy, all Of Fort
Benton, Choteau county, M. T.
j. H. MOE, Register.
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n e. e q.

The undersigned will keep a herd during
the season, beginning to-day, and will be
prepared to take charge of all horses and
mules, giving strict and prompt attention to
the herd at all lines. Can be seen at the old
Benton Stables. [ have twenty head of
horses and mules for sale, suitable for any
purpose. They can be seen at the Benton
Stable Corral.
29tf W. E. WRIGHT.
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AT WAckerllAA's.

You can find nails of all kinds and sizes
and purchase in any quantity; barbed wire;
iron 70, ting, iron OF all kinds and sizes,
wagon makers stock, builders hardware
and in fact everything to be found in a re-
tail and wholesale hardware house. Prices
low down. Call and see.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10

The only genuine crack proof, pure gun
boot IS to be had at Cans g. Klein's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
HORSE

About a year ago the undersigned recovered from an
Indian, on Sage creek, Meagher county, a buckskin
mare. about IS hands high, 5 or 9 years old. tip off left
ear. and branded w S. The owner can secure the
animal by proving property and paying expenses.
ILIIAM SHELTON. Wolf Creek.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
Notice of Dissolution.

HUaHEs CRY, December 90, 1881.
The copartnership heretofore exciting under the
firm name of Ryan d Cave, is Dissolved by mutual
consent. The undersigned will pay all bills of the
partnership. and all demands are payable to me. The
business will be continued by me 1t the old place in
Hughes City, 3l4t II. W. RYAN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10

A choice lot of chandeliers, lamps, etc,
very cheap ut III. "A. Flanagan's.
When You come to Benton be sure to call
on Cans & Klein.
DIR. William Turner is a practitioner of
twenty years experience. He gives prompt
attention to professional calls.
Cams d KI.In have gust received the
finest line Of Hats eser brcHgnttO Fem
tom. TO ana st e saens.
Spring clothing is now being received at
| Cans & Klein's.
Goods are arriving da.I, at Cans *
EkieGnss.
All orders sent by mail to Cans & Klein
will receive prompt attention; goods and
prices guaranteed.
These nob5y spring suits around town,
come from The clothiers OF Montana, Cans
& Klein.
New goods have commenced TO ar
rive at cans & kse.n,s.
Fl. j. Wackerlin 8 Co. make a speciality
of miners tools of all kinds.
California underwear juet received at |. G.
Baker & Co.'s.
The most Gods for the lea ST money
at Cams IL KleinrS.
The first instalment of spring clothing has
arrived in Benton, and is to be found at
Cans & Klein's.
The largest and best stOck Of cioth-
ina is to be found at Galas q Kieiss'se
|. g. Baker s. Co.. have just received a
| large invoice of California fannels.
Miners Attention.
The only genuine crack proof, pure gum
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10

The most goods for the least money
at Cans & kleAnsss
Reduced prices at I. G. Baker & Co.. to.
make room for the new goods soon to ar
rive.
One Of the finest and best selected stocks
Of wall paper ever brought to Montana, at
nj. A. Flanagan's drug etore.
he m ost goods for the least money
m q ans a. Ale1nsss
For wall paper, either plain or fancy de-
signs, all grades go to FlaDagan's drug store.
at Gan.l 4 klein,s.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10

The most goods for the least money
at GaMS & klelN'Ss
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
OR L

From mouth of Marias, white mare Mule, no brand,
weight, 900. B own Horse, branded ST on left hip,
about 10 years old, weight $50. Bay Horse. scar on
left hind leg, may be branded. A liberal reward will
be paid for information that viii lead to their recovery.
Fort Benton, Nav 4, 1882. RICHARD STANTON.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
G|0ri0uSm Month
-:FCR:-
BARGAINS!
WE WILL OFFER. DURING THIS MONTH, oUR
ENTIRE STOCK r

We FILL OFFER. DURING This MONTH, 0UR
ENTIRE STOCK ATA
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
PARIS GI3 SON.
~
Suits lG Order.

You can select by sample and have q suit
made 10 order equal to sny put up by a mer-
chant tailor, and at very low figures. OF
some twenty suits r.ceived last week every
one is perfect as to fit amt gives the best of
satisfaction. A large line of samples for
epring and summer suits on hand. Call and
see them. i. q. PAKER 81 Co.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10

+ he M 0st goods for the least money
at q ans d Aleln'ss
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-10
WOOL !

l am prepared to pay the highest market
price TOR Montana Wool delivered at the dit
ferent shipping points in the Territory. Mr..
w. T. Eldrldge, of Boston, will be associated
with me in wool. buying and will give his
personal attention to the business in Western
Montana. Letters will reach him if mailed
to him at Helena. My post-ofice address
will be Fort Benton.
PARIS GIBSON
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-23
Curly Planted.

Curly Sherwood, who was killed by
storekeeper near the Goose ere Ok
ferry, last Monday night, was buried
last Wednesday, in the graveyard
about mile above Goose-creek sta
ton, Mr.. Thatcher reading the burial
service Of the Episcopal Church in an
impressive manner. 1t is related by
an eyewitness that the board,
which stated deceased's name and age
on one side, bore on the other the
legend: ain care of Conant Bros,
kelton,' the board being piece Of a
dry goods box. This goes to show
how closely the solemn sometimes
borders on the ridiculous.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-23
ELECTRIC SPARKS.

Nearly two thousand emigrants
landed at New York on Wednesday,
q majority of them being Italians.
A revolution has broken out in
Uruguay, South America.
A bill for the sale Of a portion of
the Crown Jewels and diamonds has
passed the Chamber of Deputies.
The proceeds are to be applied to
fund for the use Of disabled artisans.
An elaboration of the new Civil
Code Of Russia has been ordered.
General Orshefesky will be Project
Of the St. Petersburg police, and
General kostloff will return to his
post at Moscow.
Five leading St. Louis gamblers
were to day sentenced to six months
in Jail.
The Democratic State Convention
of California was called to order in
the theatre at San Jose at half-pa
l O'Clock, on the Goth, by w. ID. Eng
lish, Chairman Of the State Central
Committee. John Boggs, Of Colusa,
was elected temporary Chairman.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-23
Aid for the Iowa Sufferer.

CHICAGO, June 2l.-Hon. j. B.
Grinncll, of Grinnell, Iowa, is here
to solicit aid for the cyclone suffer
ers in Iowa. lie visited a number
of citizens and met with great en-
couragement and sympathy. In an
address he related briefly the appall-
ing facts about the storm, and de-
picted in strong language the desc
lation and want of the thrifty town,
and eloqucntly appealed to the gen.
erosity of the people.
A committee was appointed to
raise funds, and the prospects are
favorable for large subscription.
Dies MONIES, Iowa, June 2l.-Aid
for the sufferers by the storm at Grin
nell and Malcolm have just fairly be-
gun to come in, 81, 500 being received
at Grinnell for stricken people and
$4,000 for the colleges. Quite lot
of supplies, such as food and cloth
ing, have arrived, but the amount
hardly makes a beginning. Des
Moines contributions aggregated, SO
far, over $4,000. Among the contri-
buttons received to-day was one of a
800 from Hon. James G. Blaine, of
Maine. A special meeting of work
men at Cedar Rapids, is to be held
on June ~, to consider the situation.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-23
Alaska News-Indians Disconnected ut
Sitka-Etc.

SAN Francisco, June 21.-At Har.
risburg the snow is fast disappearing
and active preparations are making
for n resumption of mining opera
tons. A slight Indian disturbance
was promptly suppressed by Lieuten-
ant Benson.
At Fort Wrangel business is fairly
active. The Indians are quiet at
every settlement in the Territory.
Citizens are protesting bitterly against
the hardness Of Congress in providing
for civil government.
Since the Wachusetta left the In.
dams have exhibited signs OF discon-
tent. The usual quantity Of hooche-
moo is being manufactured. The
commander of the marine guard has
had his hands full to preserve order.
On the night of May 10, whilst ar
resting some drunken Indians, one OF
them attacked the corporal of the
guard with club, who shot him down.
There was great excitement and q
disturbance was imminent. The how.
itzers at the guard.house were put in
readiness for action, the guard were
under arms the whole night and the
citizens assembled at the Custom
house, where the Government armory
is located. The Indian did not die,
and the trouble quoted down. The
arrival of the Corwin had depressing
effect upon the malcontents.
Black measles and scarlet fever are
raging fearfully amongst the children
of the Russian half breeds. The
liquor law is enforced so strictly that
no prescription in spirits can be had
for medical purposes.
The marine guard left without their
surgeon. Two surgeons Of the Rod
gers, who arrived in the Corwin, have
been kept steadily occupied since
their arrival affording relief.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-06-23
qELECRAPHIC
AMERICA.

SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE DAILY TIMES.