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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26

The following Toronto special to the
Psoneer-P,ess will give some idea of the pro-
portions English immigration to the North
west Territory will assume this year: Special
cable news says the exodus from England to
the Canadian Northwest has fairly com
menced. This gives promise of the year far
exceeding anything known. So great was
the demand for passage that the Allans found
it necessary to dispatch an extra steamer
Friday. A fund has been started iii London
for the purpose Of transporting The unem-
ployed Workmen to the Northwest. Sir A.
L. Galt, On behalf of the Dominion govern
ment, has promised to take charge of the
immigrants and see them safely into Winni-
peg. The duke of Winchester and party
will visit Manitoba in June, to purchase and
locate lands for the Northwest Land Com
pany of London, Eng."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26
THE RI E PRESS.
courts Go not tell of any fines assess

District courts Go not tell of any fines assess
ed.
"After the battle, mother" they all got
drunk. The Record saloon was the scene OF
their orgies, and Horace Rienzi Buck the
hero of the hour. The foaming beer went
round and blue ribbon whisky. The boys
gathered to do honor to the occasion and
Buck was dubbed the 'Sullivan Of the
West" and king of the hoodlums." Sheriff
Healy was present but was not trying ''to get
away with the affair that anybody knows CT.
All in all it was the most fitting finale Of the
''%outrageously brutal fight that could have
occurred. The whole affair will be long re-
membered by our people.
P.S By way of explanation we will just
state that the heading and numerous quota
tons above are from the Record of the night
before the fight in reference to a little street
fracas not half as cowardly as the one we
have to deal with.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26

behind q MON de plume and say even meaner
and more reckless things if possessed of the
requisite malicious spirit.
We are not so much surprised that some
scallawag, whose reception at Benton or Bar
ker possibly was not the most generous,
should write such a letter, but that the Inde-
pendent would publish it with approval is
what astounds many OF our citizens who have
heretofore held that papar in high esteem.
"As the letter possesses the merit Of dealing
10 facts rather than indiscrim1nate laudation
we publish it entire" says the editor of the
Independent. Here are a few sample s'facts''
from the letter:
sThis season will be the most prosperous
B enton will ever have"
"Benton will then lose her prestige"
1.-Two trunk lines, one on each SIDE of us,
will destroy the prestige of being at the head
of navigation 1.-TWO months IN the year,"
"Steamboatlng is too expensive TO compete
with railroads. The latter will give rates SO
low the former can not live"
"The citizens may mark my prediction and
look to the failure Of 1852"
"The Barker mines, from careful exami-
nation, l find to be mere pockets"
Now, Mr.. Voolfolk, will You please in
form your Benton patrons, who are very an
xious to know, upon what grounds you
indorse the above catalogue of "facts' and
many others, equally malicious, that ap-
pear in the letter. For "Nevada's" I'M
supported statements and opinions they care
notLilg, knowing his motives are bad and
his reputation for veracity doubtless worse,
but they hardly expected an editorial indorse-
ment Of the malicious utterances. II the IN
dependent is to be the medium through
which such persons as Nevada" under
cover of a fictitious signature, are to attack
Benton our citizens would like to know it so
as to govern themselves accordingly.
1t Is not necessary to attempt a refutation
OF the statements contained in "Nevada's
letter, as they are simply absurd on their
face, and will receive neither credence nor
respect from sensible persons. They are
only the vaporings of some deadbeat who
has not found Benton or Barker congenial to
his nature.
A few weeks since two or three suspicious
characters received orders to leave Barker
without any unnecessary delay, and they
found it convenient to do so. One or two OF
them hailed from the State of Nevada and it
is the general belief here that the Ln0epen-
dent contributor, who has discovered what
nobody else has-that the Barker mines are
mere pockets-is one of the number.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26

Hon. I. j. Lowry, district attorney, in.
forms us, rumors to the contrary nothwith-
standing that he will be a Candidate for q re-
nomination, and expects to get there. This
will rather upset the calculations Of our Ben
ton aspirants. who were figuring on a local
contest and nothing more, On the %supposition
that the nomination would be conceded to
Choteau county. Mr.. Lowry says it is GUS
tomary to give a. second term where it is de-
sired and his case he thinks should not be
made the first exception to the rule. There
may be some justice in his claim, but it is
equally true that Choteau county has some
rights that ought to be considered. Lewis
and Clarke county has always had this
office, and it seems to US it is fully time Cho-
teau should be recognized. There are attor-
neys at the Benton bar who would fill the po-
sitien with credit to themselves and the dis
trict, and we trust they will claim what is
Justly due them. Helena has ''hogged the
ring long enough AMI it is gully time for
Benton to step to the front. The Democrats
should put forward Mr.. Settle or Mr.. Donnel-
" and demand their nomination as a matter
of justice to this county, and if Helena per-
sists in having everything Choteau county
ought to make it interesting for the
GUS Democratic aspirants for Delegate at the
Capitol. The RIVER PRESS Is for Benton
first. Last and all the time.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26

The Republicans Of Oregon on the
Goth instant nominated the following
ticket For Congressman, M. G. George ;
Governor, f.. B. Moody !; Secretary of State,
r. E. Earhart !; Treasurer, E. G. Harsch /;
Superintendent of Public Instructions, B. F.
McElroy. The resolutions pronounce against
Chinese immigration, and the Presidents veto
is declared to be unwise and unjust. Not
withstanding the protest the chances are ten
veto gives the Democrats fair sailing in that
State.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26
LYING.

The Helena Independent of recent date
publishes q letter from some ~disgruntled
deadbeat who has q little spite to vent against
Benton and Barker, in which can be found q
greater aggregation Of malicious falsehoods
than is often crowded into the same space.
No man whose ~opiaions are worth anything
would father such 8 letter; would openly and
above board stand responsible for the asser-
tons made t~herein-but any blk could sink
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26
LadG's Sheep Tobacco.

We have the agency for Ladd's celebrated
sheep tobacco dip and are prepared to fill all
orders TO any amount. Being packed in
boxes of $50 and 500 pounds, it is con-
venient for purchasers to handle. Notwith-
standing the advance in the price of. tobacco,
customers will find by getting our prices
that this tobacco has not risen in proportion.
We make o specially of its sale.
T. G. Power & BRO.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26

THAT the noble red man is susceptible of
learning the ways of civilization is fully den-
onstrated by the fact that Indians at Poplar
River agency, who are allowed fifty cents a
day for tilling the soil, the. crop to be their
oWn, nave stTu X for higher wages!
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26

IT is stated that Herman Clarke, the rust
ling N. P. railroad contractor, has Congress
slonal aspirations and will prove a dangerous
contestant for the Republican nomination.
Mr.. Clark would probably make more money
and serve the Territory fully as well by
throwing aside his little ambition and devo-
ting his whole energies towards building up
Billings and narrowing the unfinished gap of
the NJ p
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26
A "UL AFFAIR.
A Brutal Fight at the Court House Last
Thursday.

AN outrageously brutal fight occu rred
about half past two o'clock last Thursday
afternoon on Main street, in the hallway Of
the Court House, under the shadow of the
scales OF justice and while Judge Wade was
dealing out that article in liberal doses. Fl.
T. Rolfe and. Horace Rienzi Buck had some
trouble formerly about a len dollar case
alleged to have been taken by the said Buck
for that paltry sum after the cause had been
commenced by Mr.. Rolfe. The ball was
opened in the court room when Mr.. Rolfe
made light reference to a ten dollar demurrer
that had been argued that day, You shut
up about that" shouted Horace Rienzi at
the top of his little voice. 20, your moth
ing y responded Rolfe with as much scorn
in his voice as he could muster. At this
point the Judge interfered and gentle peace
lowered over the scene several minutes. No
one supposed hostilities would be opened
again and indeed Mr.. Rolf had quite forgot
ten the little episode when he was tapped on
the shoulder by Buck and asked:
"Can | see you a minute ?"
Certainly" said Rolfe, and little expect
ing SO cowardly an attack, he followed his
brother barrister into the hall.
As soon as they were beyond the ken of
the Judge, Buck called his companion a
name we will not put in type and planted a
Yale college blow with all the force he could
muster square in Mr.. Rolfe's eye, which,
while it did not floor him, stunned him in
such away that he was at once rendered hors
de combat. About this time bystanders in
terfered and hostilities ceased. Sheriff
Healy who was in an adjoining room ''hearG
the ns ise Of battle and ran to the scene,
He wanted s'to get away with the affiir as
usual" but when he saw that Horace Rienzi
Buck, his vassal, was playing the leading
role this desire to distinguish himself at once
vani he'd. Did he pounce uponthe offenders
and yank them into the presence of the Pro-
bate Judge? Not much he didn't. There was
no disposition manifested as far as we have
heard by any officer Ito get away with the
affair AS usual" 1t makes q good deal of
difference, ii seems, whose OK does the goring
when it comes to the matter Of getting away
with the affair. No mob stood about TO
prevent anybody from making an arrest, and
yet the proper zeal was not manifested. No
one seems to have got away with the affair
unless it was Mr.. Rolfe, who got away with
. very black eye and was confined to his
room two days. "I'he affair was one of the
most outrageous that ever disgraced our usu-
ally quiet city," and certainly our modest
temple of justice his never before been the
scene Of such . cowardly attack. But there
were no arrests. Mr.. Rolfe still wears q ban
dage over his eye and we are informed thai
Brother Bucks knuckles are in 8 sorry condi-
| tion-and yet the records Of the Probate OF
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26
lost.

By the undersigned last October the following des-
cribed horses: Chestnut sorrel horse, branded blotch
I 0n1ett shoulder, star in forehead. hind feet a little
slanting J on left tn sgh, 3 year old. Bay horse, brand
some hing like a star on left thigh, other brands, 10
years old, Roman nose. | wi pay 800 for information
that will lead to the recovery If all or $40 for the re-
coyery of any one. JAS. McDEVITT,
Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26

PROF. HoWEY, Superintendent OF Public
Instructions, has been appointed Dy the Com
missioner of the Land Office as agent to Sc
lect the university lands for Montana. He
has a right to set aside for that purpose any
lands not otherwise filed upon.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26
P~LASTERaNG TO LET.

Sealed proposals will be received until noon May 10
for the Plastering and Lathing of the new Hotel at
rs 0yards on bri k walls, more or less. all three coat
work. hard finish. Ali material to be furnished by the
Company. For information apply at the building to
the undersigned.
April ID, 1881. THOS TWEEDY Archt-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26
FOK SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale a ten mule team,
with harness and three wagons-a complete f~reighting
outfit For a bargain apply soon to.
JAS. MCDEyITT. Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26

MONTANA should he represented at the
Denver Mining Exposition. 1t opens next
August.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-04-26
TO THE
Growers
OF MONTANA.

We have for sale 100 Pure Bred Merino Rams,
bought from George Campbell, of Westminster, Vt.
and selected by us with special reference to the CHM
ate of Montana, they being almost entirely free from
folds or wrinkles, and having Oil sufficient only, for
healthy, sound, wool. They ale almost the exact type
of the Merino Sheep bred by Australian wooI-growers.
Seventy-fve of these Rams were shipped from Yer
mont last var and are now over two years Cid this
spring. We also have for sale afew Shropshire Sheep
bought from Mr.. w. Fl. Cochrane, OF Compton, Can
ada, the largest importer of fine stock in America.
These sheep are one and two years old, and some of
them were prize winners in England last year. The
Shropshire not only stands at the head Of all the Eng
lish mutton sheep but they produce a heavy fleece of
compact, medium wool There sheep are as hardy
and prolific as the SouthdoWn, and as quhet in grazing
as the Merino.
In buying pure bred Sheep we act upon the theory
that the only safe way is to deal with well-known
b eeders. " e invite wool-growers to examine our
Sheep and the testimonials of their breeders.
PRICES REASONABLE.
PARIS GIBSON &SON.
FoRT BENTON, MONTANA.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-13

square and is finished In stuceo and galvanized
iron. There are four private boxes fitted with
rich hangings and furniture. The frescoes
which cover the walls and ceiling were painted
under the direction of Edward La Moss of Bos-
by Mr.. P.Akerman Of Bangor. The general
tone OF the walls is in old gold, olive-gray-green
and bronze. The colors of the ceiling are buff,
light peacock blue, russell, dull red and olive
gray-green. kDamask panels and to the r;chDe5
OF the ceiling and the whole effect is very beau
tltul. The blank front of the proscenium wall
over the boxes Is ornameated on right and left
alike with life-size paintings by Mr.. La Moss.
lie Matin" shows q maiden, young and fair,
standing mid the flowers at the first flush OF
dawn, while lie Soir" is a beautiful young
girl, who stands with graceful form and pose
IN the mellow light OF the fading day. The
shape of the auditorium is similar to that OF the
Boston Theatre, and the inclination OF the floor
is about the same as that of the Park Theatre.
There is main floor or orchestra, an orchestra
circle arranged little above this, a balcony
and gallery. The auditorium is fitted up
with comfortable chairs; those on the first floor
and balcony are covered with maroon-colored
imitation leather, and they have graceful
frames of bronzed iron; the chairs in the gallery
are cherry wood with iron frames The thea
tire seats HOO persons comfortably, while 1t has
standing room for 300 or 400 more. The di-
mansions of the stage are Al by 63 feet, the for
mer being the depth, and the dressing rooms,
scenery, gas mechanism, &C., are complete
The act curtain represents an Alpine village at
the sunset hour.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-13
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoaaIN COUNTY

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY.
The Journal says: zone of our physicians
informs us that pneumonia is depopulating the
neighboring town of Litchfeld. Three persons
died OF this disease in that little village within
"a hours. The patients are taken down with
out warning and are sick very short time be-
fore the fatal end. Much alarm has been caus-
ed.
A post norton examination was held Mon
day afternoon on the remains Of the late A.
Nelson, the Danish soldier who died somewhat
suddenly in Lewiston Sunday. 1t was found
that death was caused by the breaking OF an
artery behind the ligatare. The artery burst,
from weakness, five days after the ligature
went away.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
State Land Agent G. A. Packard has return
ed from Aroostook county, where he has been
on business connected with his office. 1t may
console us who are complaining Of the back
wsrdness Of the season to learn that on the
morning of the LIST of April the thermometer
indicated 1872 fellow at Caribou, 12o below at
Fort Fairfield and 14o below at Houlton.
Albert Kelley of Bancroft, who died on the
9th ult., at the advanced age of 81 years. was
long prominent citizen of that place. lie
was Trial Justice and had been member OF
the Legislature. The building OF the Freewill
Baptist church at Danforth, dedicated January
LIST, was largely due to his earnest labors.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
A few days before the last town meeting at
Lamoine the collector reported all the town
taxes collected but fifty cents. Later reports
say that he got that last half dollar on town
meeting dag.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
There is being made an effort to establish
Grange at the State Agricultural College.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-13
The Bangor Opera House.

The following description of the new opera
house, an account of the dedication OF which
appeared in yesterdays Press, may prove in
teresting to our readers:
The new opera house has been erected since
May 30, 1881, according to plans drawn by Mr.
A. FL. Vinal of Boston, the architect in charge
of the enterprise. The frontage on NJ ain street
is 70 feet the depth is 125 feet and the build
ing, which is of dark brick with sandstone
trimmings, is three stories in height. The en-
trance is through an arohed doorway, ~ iee1
wide. Ascending few granite steps one
stands in short vestibule, the paneled walls wall,
of which are painted handsome olive Color.
On the left is the ticket Office. The vestlonle
is divided by folding doors which stand as hlsa
as the base of the arch and the whole Is llgnt-
ed by stained glass window. Beyond is lou.
by with walls handsomely frescoed, and a snole
flight of steps leads to the standing room pack x
Of the orchestra circle. The proscenium Is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-13
Bee,tifv,np Public GROUNDS.

Mr.. EDITOR With all the money that has
been appropriated by the State, and the gener-
Gus subscription of individuals, made to our
most worthy charity, the Maine General Hos
pital, cannot moiety at least be economically
expehded upon the grounds. walks, sheds and
fences, to make the premises look little more
inviting to strangers and others? These pre-
sent now as in the past an untidy and uncared
for appearance, mot credtable tosay the least to
the known good taste of the directors, and not
in keeping with the natural elegant location.
The amount required year by year would not
be large to maintain few shrubs, and flowers,
together with q neat kept lawn, which would
amply repay all the cost in the enjoyment OF
convalescent patients who can get out into the
air and sunshine, as well as to all visitors and
friends of the institution. 1t is well known
that all stranger visiting our city either drive
or walk upon the Western Promenade, and
thus take in the hospital with its grounds and.
surroundings.
We should like to see also the Promenade
receive little more attention from our city
government 1t will be remembered that May
or Butler began important improvements here,
and plans for the same were made by our City
Engineer, Mr.. Goodwin, but by the early de-
cease Of Mr. Butler, these plans were not ear
ried out Something has been done, yet there
is required reasonable amount Of outlay an
nually upon the grounds, which would in few
years make this delightful natural promenade,
much more beautiful to the eyes Of all who
visit it. VIII not Mayor Libby use his sinhu-
ence and good taste in this direction.
A drinking fountain should also be placed st
some central part of the grounds.
have given these hints thus early in the
season, as it is we'll known that in addition
TO the usual influx of strangers kand travellers
during the ensuing summer and early fall
months, we are to be honored this year in
October, by the annual meeting of one Of the
largest and most honored Of our benevolent
intitutions, the American Board Iof Commits
sioners of Foreign Missions, which will bring
to our city, and to our homes host of the best
people from all parts of the country.
Portland has such far reaching reputation
for its general cleanliness, and good taste, in
and about its public and private buildings, for
its good sweet air, and all that goes to make
il one of the healthiest, and most enjoy able
residences, that it stands us in hand to see to
it that nothing presents an appearance that
will tend to let us down in the estimation OF
those who come to see for themselves.
There has been good work done upon the
streets the past year, and our street com mis-
sioner Clay seems to be in the right place. We
hope the committee on Streets will as far as
prudent second and sustain him in these i'm
provements and in few years we shall have
good permanent streets and sidewalks a credit
to all concerned IMPROVEMENTS,
Portland, April II, 1882.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-13
Brief lettings.

In ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOVERNOR s PRO-
cLAMATIoN AND THE FACT THAT FAST DAY is
LEGAL HOLIDAY, NO PAPER WILL BE ISSUED
FROM THIS OFFICE TOMORROW.
Bright and cold yesterday, with snow in the
early morning. Mercury 800 at sunrise, AZ az
noon, $50 at sunset; wind northwest and west.
Rev MIR. Lowden will preach at Lincoln
Hall, Mupioy Hill, Thursday evening at ~
o'clock.
By the books of the Merchants Exchange,
the weather has been six to ten degrees colder
in April, 1882, than in April, 1881.
There was a break in the main water pipe on
Middle street, near Pearl, yesterday
At special meeting of the Board OF Mayor
and Aldermen at 70 o'clock yesterday, the fol-
lowing named persons were drawn to serve as
traverse jurors in the Supreme Judicial Court:
Joseph E. Blabon, Charles Burleigh and Abb
on Keith.
The police made seizures yesterday at Ann
Flaherty's, on Centre street. They found the
liquor ingeniously slowed in the side of the
building, behind a secret door,
The Portland Packing Company is going to
build corn factory at North Turner.
AuOuS tuOsc WIN uIiliCu AZ tuo ioAno VI sho
Portland Montgomerys Monday evening, at
Lewiston, was Corporal McCallum, the cham
pion individual driller of Maine, whose gold
prize medal was on his breast.
The Lewiston Journal says Chambers Band
furnished thrilling music in that city Monday,
and speaks highly of the drill by the Mont
gomerys.
The steamer Minnehaha will make an extra
trip at 1880 this morning.
The Maine Central Railr DAD Company is
pushing work on its new property at the west
end. The company is running another side
track. and will ON Monday next put on one
hundred French Canadians from Brunswick.
The men will be boarded in the old Dow
building near the work.
The committee from the police force appear
ed before the committee on salaries last even
ing to request the committee to keep their
salaries at the old figure. Mr.. f. T. Merrill,
we understand, presented their case very clear
ly and succinctly
The Society Of Art will hold an exhibition
early in June.