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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-08-01

5'"N@s tHO VI
carpetbaggism proudly boosted of being
the Mother of Presidents, has devel-
,oped consistent politician, who abides
by the platform ,of his party andre
deems its pledges to the best of his
ability. This distinguished individual
lis no less "a .psrseaage sthan John f..
Popham. Superintendent of the Docu-
-ment Rooms of the House of Repre-
ssentatives This gentleman occupied
sthe position of Clerk of the United
States District Court Of sVirginia, and
as such became familiar with the, hand
writing of Imige r.. w. Hughes, who
,presided,on the bench in that district.
When the great apostle of repadiation,
.Brigadier General Malone, united
his forces with the Republicans, and
proclaimed from the stump that with
sthe aid of the custom houses, Norfolk
Navy Yard, Internal revenue co lect-
eors, and, in short, the whole Federal
Brigade in the Old Dominion, chopped
TO be able to defraud honest creditors
of the State of their just dues by pass
ling Repatriation act, Popham. became
sone OF his 'favorite lieutenants and
heartily approved the wholesale
robbery scheme. The allied
forces. comprising a number of
.sx-rebels OF the Mshone stripe.
the whole Federal Brigade in .vir-
:ginia, and the deluded colored
citizens OF the State. who we're led to
believe that forty acres OF land and a
mule would be given to every one OF
rthose who followed the fortune of the
,Repudationists, outnumhered the hon.
.est debt.payers. or Bourbons, as they
were fscetieusly termed, and Malone
yRepublicanism was successful. As a
,reward 70, his services, .Popham was
promoted from Clerk OF the United
States District Cont of Virginia to the
,Saperintenaency of the Document
Rooms of the House of Representatives
Tby the present Republican Congress,
with salary of $1,000 year, and
ygood opportunity for man Of Pop
Iham's proclivtes to steal twice that
-anount. he superintendent the office
with profit to himself anil, perhaps. to
the satisfaction Of the dominant party,
until last week, when he failed to put
in an appearance. A search for his
precious person disclosed the fact that
}he had absconded. and though All at
tempt was made to create the impress
ssion that he had been "kukluxed." the
real cause Of his disappearance became
known. disappears that willie he was
CLERK of the u s. District Court be
lpracticed writing Judge Hughes name
until he could initiate his signature per-
tfectly, and then he forged il t. a s., 900
check. Hs-earried ont. to TIE best of
lhis ability, the principles of Malone
Republnanis'n. which. strange to say,
though sanctioned by the Admiuistra.
dion. are not exactly in accordance with
Iaw and equity; and now the Document
Rooms Of the House OF Representatives
ssre without a Superintendent. and
there is an opening for some other pa
ttriot. who will get salary of 81 600
year. With nothing to do after Congress
sd .ourns.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-08-01
TEIECRAPMiC ITEMS.

the British fay of.truce All haughtily
declined to talk about surrender on any
terms. They were most insulting to
the English officers. They said they
would resist to the bitter end; that AR
abb had the whole country with him.
The deputies retired sneering at Eng
lish professions and threats. Arab is
obviously playing a waiting game.
The report that he took the customs
money at Alexandria is now proved to
he lie. A telegram from him to a
private party here. bitterly complains
of prejudiced reports. Arab has
means Of knowing English movements,
even the officers surrounding the Khe-
dive communicate with Arab. He al
so gets important information from
Constantinople.
A special from Matamoras, Mexico,
says: The'fever which has been preva-
ieuI aut WAS Cdticu t1dtaTldi FEVER,
proves to be yellow fever Of the most
vlrnlent type. 1t is rapidly spreading,
and the black vomit accompanies il. A
number az deaths have occurred during
the last four days, and the disease. is
now regarded as epidemic Colonel
Soto. of the regular Mexican army, has
lost his wife and daughter, and is now
dying himself. Brownsville, Texas,
and Matamoras have been uIlerantIned
against by all the lower Rio Grande
towns.
Guy Smith. the twelve year old son
of Milton Smith. of Kirkwood. near st.
Louis, who killed his father on the 7th
of July, has been found guilty of muir
der in the first degree and will proba-
bly, be sentenced to be hanged. The
boy is not ID years old yet. He has a
remarkably shaped head, which runs
almost to poin like cone. The yer.
diet is a surprise. The case has been
singular one throughout.
John G. Craft, Cashier of the Ex-
change bank, Franklin Pa, is deiaulter
to large amount. said to be between
$40. 900 aud 100000 Craft lost heaxi-
ly in the oil market and used the bank
funds to cover losses. Stock holders
are ready to meet all demands and bust
ness will continue. No run is likely.
Craft is deacon in a Presbyterian
Church. and had the utmost confidence
Of the public.
The French Ministers appealed for a
vote.of credit in the Chamber OF Depu-
ties, and the vote was defeated. After
the vote the Ministers went to the
Elysee and rendered their designations
to President Grevy. He requr sted
them To continue to transact the bust
ness OF their offices pending the ap-
polntment OF SUCCESSORS.
Governor sherman, OF Iowa, has is
sued a proclamation declaring the result
oil the election on the adoption OF the
prohibition amendment to be l55, 436
votes for, and l25. 677 against adoption.
being majority'for adoption of 20. $50.
He commands all persons to take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
A foot bridge over the canal at Man
ayunk, Pa, crowded with about one
hundred people, witnessing Tub race.
fell. and all the people were precipi.
tated into the water. Ten of them
were injured. and one young lady will
die. There were many narrow escapes.
Fifteen thousand Turkish troops have
heen ordered to proceed TO Egypt this
week. ss n7-s 80 '~ss'a " ~
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-08-01

There is great joy az the re-estahlish-
ment of the drum, in the French army.
In the barracks and canteens, soldiers
are preparing to. welcome it back with
festivity. The army, it was found, was
losing prestige in the eyes of the people
for want of the drum.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-08-01

FoR LAME BACK. side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price,25 cts.
1t can he Obtained Of McALPIN, at,the
Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-08-01

Apeddlesr on al iowa railroad con-
S1lnaAd tbst. in tAs 6pnsrxAls Of regular
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-08-01
NEW TODAY.
Republican Committee.

Affecting of the Republican Central Com.
Hittee II Humboldt County wi ] be hcld at the
OFFICE or ALtX. aiSE. lin Winnemucca,
an saturday, August 5th. 1872,
At 4:3O o'clock in the Afternoon. A full at.
tendance is requested.
ALEX. WISE, Chairman.
winnemucca, August l, 1889. I'd
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-08-01

the scene.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
A.sBoom', Edition,

The RIVER PRESS has ordered g new dress
of type together with other needed printing
material and upon its arrival 1--WE shall try to
catch tile first boat) it is our intention to issue
a 'boom' edition, a paper of several pages
devoted to the interests of Benton and coun-
try tributary. We will begin the work of
preparation in time so that cuts of the lead
ing buildings in Benton may be secured and
all necessary data gathered for a first class
sheet, one that will do the greatest possible
good for our town and vicinity. In addition
to our regular subscribers we will send a
copy, gratis, to each taxpayer in Choteau
and Meagher counties, so as to render it the
best advertising medium for Benton ever is
sued. As we will have new type throughout
our present type is the Oldest now in use
in the Territory-we propose to make it the
neatest sheet ever issued from a Montana
Office. In due time we will interview our
citizens or the project.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
The Tax Levy.

The tax levy for Choteau county the pres
ent year is seventeen mills on the dollar,
one mill additional to that of last year. 1t
should be explained, however, that this in
crease was not deemed essential to meet the
current expenses of the county. Desiring
to wipe out the county Indebtedness the ON
missioners provided for a sinking fund and
two mills on the dollar Of the tax collected
will be set aside for that purpose, so that in
reality the levy for current expenses IS but
fifteen mills. The sinking fund is an exper-
iment on the part of the commissioners.
The increase in the value Of taxable property
from year to year will probably render 1t un-
necessary hereafter, q matter that Can be de-
term,ned with some certainty at the end of
the present year. As there has been some
untayorable comment in reference to the in
crease Of one mill on the rate of taxation we
deem this explanation necessary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
A FlOuring Mill.

By a notice in another column, in refer.
ence to sowing seed wheat for next years
planting, it will be seen that w. 0. Dexter is
ia earnest about erecting a grist mill at Ben
ton. Mr.. D. is already engaged in saving
the timber at his Highwood mill and propos-
es to put up the structure this summer. The
enterprise is an important one to the people
Of Choteau county and should receive the
encouragement of every one. We hope the
ranchmen will see to it that a sufficient
amount of wheat is sown this spring to fur
nish seed for a large crop next year. When
from 80 to 60 bushels of this grain can be
raised to the acre, no crop will pay better
when there is q mill in our midst.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08

came together in a saloon, and after some
words adjourned to the street to settle the
thing. When outside Mcknight drew a re-
volver and fred, the ball striking Sullivan in
the stomach. The wounded man ran across
the street and fell. A messenger was at once
sent for DR.. Madden. who was in Radersburg
at the time, and another to Helena for Father
Dolls for the supposed dying man.
At last accounts Sullivan was still alive,
but there were little hopes OF bis recovery.
Mcknight was arrested, but was afterwards
released on IS. 900 bail, and. is now in Helena,
and says that both him and Sullivan were
perfectly sober at the time of The shooting,
and that the wounded man had been backed
up by friends in his attempt to pick a quar-
rel, a story we are inclined to believe.
Of the two participants in the affair, Sulli-
van is personally unknown to us, but bears a
not very enyiable reputation in Meagher
county, while Mcknight is well known to
the writer, and is of a peaceable disposition,
one of the last men in the country to engage
in an affray of this kind without good cause.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
Thanks for the Suggestion.

If the RIVER PRESS will run the Benton
school, the trustees Of White Sulphur Springs
will try and take care Of that interest here
HusbGndman.
The RIVER PRESS is not running the Ben
ton school, but we would judge from the
timid, shutting, fossilized policy of the trus-
tees Of White Sulphur Springs that Il little
wholesome direction would not hurt them.
The RIVER PRESS has a wide and growing
circulation IN Mtagher county, fully as large
rs the HusbGndman, and we feel exactly the
same interest in its welfare as in that of Cho-
teau. Besides, as the Husbandm0n is about
twenty years behind the times on q very inn
portant question, it would seem to be the
bounden duty of the RIVER PRESS to offer q
lew suggestions in the premises.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
The d line

0. M. Stetson, IN old Pacific coast pros
pector, and who has mined in every Terri
tory in the West, writes to the Bismarck 11l-
concerning the mines near Fl. Maginnis
as follows:
| prospected the ground there and was we'll
pleased with the rock. | made two locations
tor u spec, but as ! was hunting placer / re-
manned only about a month, along in the
middle of last summer. | think the pros
poets for that camp are first rate, and from
what l have heard since leaving it is likely to
prove a second Comstock, but it takes money
and time to realize from a silver mine, and
not having any to- spare of either, | will give
my attention early in the spring to the to be
boss camp of the year.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
Notice to Farmers.

The undersigned has made the preliminary
arrangements for the erection of q FIGURING
Mill at Benton, but as there is not seed
wheat enough in this section of the country
to raise a sufficiently large crop of wheat
this year to keep 4 mill in operation, I must
postpone the completion of the same until
next season. Meantime, l would suge est
that farmers SOW as much wheat as they can
procure this spring SO that there will be an
abundance of seed for e year, when | will
be prepared to grind the grain into flour. AS
an evidence of good faith, | will state that I
am now saving the timber for the mill, and
will proceed this sa on as far as practicable
to complete the building and procure the ma
chinery. The mill will be located at Benton
and will be an extensive and complete affair.
Respectfully,
wv. 0. DEXTER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
"A Dog that Needs Suppression.
Editors of tho River Press :

Editors of the River Press
There is a large and vicious dog running
at large in the vicinity of the school house.
much to the terror of the children, who are
afraid to venture upon the play ground when
the canine is in sight. Whether the animal
is dangerous or not / do not know, but there
is no doubt that he is a source of apprehen-
sion and annoyance to the teachers and
pupils. Will you please request the owner
to suppress him ? PARENT.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
r HI
A Letter that Fairly Indicates tn Kell-
ability of Indian News In
That Sheet.

FORT AssINAbo1NE, Feb. 4th, 1882.
Editors of the River Press
In the last issue Of the Record appeared
the following specimen of aesthetic funnyism
inspired, doubtless. by some facetious cor
respondent at this post, who, in the language
of Douglass Jerrold, removed the shutter
before he had anything in the window !"
can Indian war occurred at Assinaboine
last Saturday night. The whites in Murray
n cholsOn' g arose as one man and attacked q
camp of thirty Gros Ventres Indian war
or would have been if they had not received
the protection of the commandant of the
post"
Now just where the joke come in, or how
to torture the article into anything bordering
on witticism is a problem SO enigma,ical that
the combined wit and talent of this usually
sedate and cynical community have, up to
present writing, utterly failed to solve. 1t
may be, however, that the Record 10 the fnl-
ness Of its zeal and enterprise has engaged
that famous CD jester of the east, Eli Per-
kins, to contribute to the funny side of its
PAOlAoS oiuLAuS 40 IL III ooSOlS StIUuR.
ly of the witty Ellis versatile pen. What led
to inficting such an anomalous attempt at the
humorous on our modest and worthy scout
we are at a loss to understand. as nothing oc-
Cured here at the time indicated above to
even suggest anything like that which the
above quoted paragraph implies, unless it
was The death, by shooting, Of 8 ~favorite
specimen OF canine ugliness, called by cour-
tesy ''Gros Ventres." II such be the case
AMI for the sake of the reputation of the
Records funny correspondent we hope it is
well and good, for the uninitiated may draw
a wrong inference from the article in ques-
ton and construe it into q reflection on the
good name and courage of Mr.. Murray. who,
when fighting Indians is in order, generally
seeks them at points more distant and emote
from his own quarters, and especially when
those quarters are located within the bound
airy lines of a military post. The immortal
bard has said
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men,
But the opinion here is that the author of the
foregoing pun has been overwhelming his
humorous appetite.
N OF TIL
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08

shall bel annexed to: the TOWNSHIP, the re-
mainder TO revert to the public domain. All
that portion of the reservation that lies in the
valley, on both sides of the river, would be
annexed to the toWnsite under this act. 1t
would be laid out into town lots by the Pro-
bate Judge and then disposed of at ten dol
lars a lot, with the Recorders fee of four
dollars. This arrangement would give every
body an equal chance and certainly should
be satisfactory.
The money realized fer the sale of the lots
would go to the school fund and as there
would be at least 1000 lots it will be seen
that the sum thus realized would go a long
way towards building the proposed new
school house.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
A New Block.

With the coming of spring Messrs. 81. J.
Wackerin & Go. will begin the erection of
a new brick block on the corner of Front
and Power streets, across the street from
Powers block. 1t will replace the old adobe
building formerly used as a government
warehouse. The new building will be 30x100
feet in dimensions, two stories high, with a
cellar under the entire structure. The archi-
lecture will be similar to that Of the Power
block, which is q GU 'rantee that it will be q
handsome building. Mr.. WackerIin informs
us that he expects to move into his new
block not later than July, when he will open
up with a very extensive stock Of hardware
and queensware. This will be a substantial
Improvement for Benton, and it plainly evil
dences the fact that Messrs. II. j. Wacker-
lin & Co. are enjoying a full share of the
prosperity they merit. We hope to sre the
building fever bee ONE contagious among our
merchants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
The Bedford Shooting Scrape.

The Helena papers give the account of a
shooting scrape at Bedford last Friday morn
ing which resulted in Dan Sullivan receiving
what is feared will prove a mortal wonnd at
the hands of VIM Mcknight.
The shooting was doubtless the outcome Of
an old difficulty between The parties, but we
think the Helena papers are u IitIe eff q,
to the duration of the teud. 1t is now about
four years since the water troubles com
menced, and Mcknight q mere boy at that
Iime) was attacked on the ditch by Sulliv; n
and pretty badly beaten. II shovel playing u
part in the affair. Sullivan was indicted by
the grand jury and tried tor ~''assanlt with q
deadly weapon" but we relieve the jury dis
agreed and the case was finally brown out OF
court. We have heard Mcknight speak OF
tn 1t affair since, but in no vindlctive spirit,
the substance of his remarks being that Sui
Ivan was too much for him then but that he
believed he WAS q match for him now.
The two men met at q ball 10 Bedford last
Thursday night, and it appears from the fas 9
so far learned that Sullivan, who is of y guar
r.isome disposition, tried to pick . figh, win
Mcknight for several hours previous to the
shooting. Along toward morning the men
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
The Benton ReservAG1Ons

The military department, through the
proper officers, have certified to Congress
that the reservation at Benton is no longer
needed for military purposes and rs a bill
has been introduced BY Delegate Maginnis to
dispose of the reservation it is probable that
1t will be acted upon favorably by the pres
ent Congress. Not q few are anxions to
know what disposition will be made of this
valuable tract of land and for their informa-
ton. we submit what we have been able to
learn on the subject.
The bill introduced by Major Maginnis
was drafted while that gentleman was visit
ing al this place and it is such a one as will,
we believe, meet the approval of all. It
provides that such part of the reservation as
naturally belongs to the town OF Benton
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
TRADE TOPICS.

A great variety of children's shoes at I. G..
Baker & Co.'S
Unprecedented bargains in all lines of win
ter goods at I. G. Baker & Co. 8.
For cutlery of all kinds 60 to Fl. J. Wack-
erlin & Co.'S.
Cans & Klein are the only first class cloth
iers in Benton. Give them a call.
A large stock of blankets. quilts and In
dian blankets at Hirshberg & Nathan's.
II. J. Wackerlin & Go. have recently re-
ceiyed a large stock of queensware, and have
the most extensive stock in that line in the
city.
For fine underwear go to Cans & Klein's.
A full assortment of gentlemen Isle thread
underwear, silk handkerchief, and hosiery at
Hirshberg & Nathan's.
Special inducements are offered on over
coats, ulsfers and duck-lined goods at |. G.
BAKER % 90. 3. lDtS6 RUOuS dIilVeu Qullt
recently, and the stock is comparatively un-
broken. To make room for the spring stock
they will be closed out at a sacrifice.
The most complete line of glass ware in
Benton can be found at Fl. j. Wackerlin &
Co. s.
White, fancy and colored shirts of all
styles and prices at Hirshberg & Nathan's.
Business and dust suits at Cans & Klein's
at prices that defy competition.
St tson hats in all the latest styles at |. G
Baker & Co. g.
Hereafter Wackerlin g Co. will make a
speciality Of queensware and glassware. Call
aud see them before making purchasing in
those lines.
Measures taken for suits at Cans &Klein's.
Fit guaranteed, and 1000 samples to select
from.
Overshoes for gents, ladies, boys, misses
and children, in endless variety, recently re-
ceived at I G. Baker s. Co. g. These goods
nave been recently received, and will be sold
at prices greatly reduced.
The best hats and caps in town at Cans
s. Klein's.
All well dressed men buy their clothing
from Cans g. Glein.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08
Garden seeds.

u. M. Ferry & Co. g Garden Seeds of every
variety and in large quantities just received
by r. G. POWER & Bro.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08

Cans & Klein are the only first class clotl
iers in Benton. Give them a call.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08

For cutlery of all kinds go to FL. J. Wacl
erlin 6 Co.'s.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08

A large stock of blankets, quilts and In
dian blankets at Hirshberg & Nathan's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08

Unprecedented bargains in all lines of win
ter goods at I. G. Baker & Co.'s.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08

H. J. Wackerlin & Go. have recently re-
ceiyed a large stock of queensware. and have
the most extensive stock in that line in the
city.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-08

A great variety of children's shoes at I. {
Baker & Co. g.