The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-05-31

all Benton Many inquiries We're made as to
the cost Of living in our city, the possibility
of renting houses to live in and the chances
for obtaining work. The numerous applica-
tons for information On these points have
impressed ME more than ever with the al
most absolute necessity tor class of houses
in our town suitable for mechanics and at
rent which they can afford to pay. Were
number of these erected by parties able to
do so not one of them but could be rented
the year round, and such movement would
add large number of desirable people to the
present population of Benton and help her
both socially and in business sense.
While in Helena | took drive down to
the Fair Grounds with Mr.. Harpin Davis, an
enthusiastic lover Of fine horsehesh, and paid
visit to the stables of FL. r. Baker and
Geo. L. Harvey. The latter gentleman re-
ceiyed Us very cordially, and first opened the
door to the stall of beautiful little two year
old filly, Dot, by Clark Chief, Jr. After ad-
miring this little equine lady, we turned to
the next stall in which we found a slashing
two year old stallion, Mambrino Rockway,
by Black Diamond, dam Bay Clytie, by Cur
| tis Clay $780, This fellow stands over Is
| hands, is bay with black points, magnif-
Gently formed, and will be q hard one to
down in a few years from now. But Mr..
| Harvey had something better yet to show US.
| With pardonable pride be unlocked the door
of the next stall, and before us, with his
glossy black coat shining, picture Of health
and symmetry, stood Black Diamond, the
! fastest trotter ~ Montana. He stands 16
hands high, and shows strength and trot IN
every line of his perfect frame. He is al
most too good horse for the limited oppor-
| tunities to make bis mark which he will have
| in Montana, and the horsemen Of the Terri
tory should patronize him literally. Mr..
Harvey deserves great praise for bringing
such an animal into the country. From her e
we crossed over to Mr. Bakers house, where
we met with a friendly reception by that
gentleman, and after dinner took look at
the stock. In the stables were Lady Preuitt,
winner of the Pioneer Stakes for two-ye ear
old colts and filies, last fall, and Peedee, Sec
ond in the same race, ana also three year
old trotter as yet unknown to fame. Run
ming loose about the premises was yearling
full brother to Formosa, by Sun Dance out
of Norma In the field we found old Norma
herself, heavy with foal to Sun Dance, and
looking little like the favo'ite of few years
ago who was so often frs past the judges
stand near which she was 50 quietly feeding.
Near her grazed Miss Ella one Of the heetes
mares that ever flew arouId the track Of this
Association. The last time saw her was in
1879, when she led Joe Howell and Terlulia
under the string in mile leat handicap. L
was hard to recognize in the quiet matror
with her little one beside hsr the spirited ami
NAL, all fire and life, who 70 gallantly led the
Diamond, and we were Informed that it is
Mr.. Bakers intention to beed her this cal
to Nelson s. Co.'s thoroughbred, True Blue
In the field, also, was Fornosa, winner a
J Butte last year, now four years. old, and liza
bic 10 be heard from this fill.
also took trip to the lot Springs, three
miles from Helena, where Henry Haupt, the
genial proprietor, treated pc, as he does al
s his guests. in a most couteOus and gentle
. manly manner. These sEings are too wei
known to fame to need absorption here
Mr.. H. intends building plunge baths thi
year and otherwise improving the property.
e The fires under the political pot have al
I ready been lighted in Helena, and qule
work has begun in behal of those who art
. seeking after the choice BIS therefrom. Th'
! Delegate question was mntioned very little
t in my presence. and outlde Of the politica
Q leaders everybody seemsto be at sea as K
i who the nominees of eiaer party will be.
: However, [ would not e surprised to se'
}. the name of W. A. Clarl of Butte, floating
: at the masthead of the Rmocratic ship 'n
e fall As to the Republican standard bearer
: / would not care to vefure guess at hl
name For the District lttorneYship race il
y this district (at the stkes IN which som'
( of our tOwDsmen are sal to be LOOKING VIII
e longing eyes), the Demcracy of Helena ar
preparing two runners, ae faVorlte OF "hon
n is likely to show his hss to the other con
s. testants. These are Hn. Z. j. Lowry, tn
o present incumbent, andCol. J. A. johnson
!, his predecessor in Office Indications pom
le to the latter as the faDrite IN Lewis ant
d Clarke. but political uesses are "might,
/. nnaartin,." STEVE.
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