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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12
THE RIVER PRESS.

the last named lode has developed some
of the richest ore ever found in the dis
Observation-Disclosures.
President Wilkerson, of the Montana
historical society, has gone to Washing
ton territory to make preparations for
issuing a work relative to that section
of onI1nfrU
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

Dave Morrow reports the completion
of a fine barn on his ranch. The Shon-
kin will soon boast of some as we'll inn
proved ranches as we have in this part
of Montana, if they keep on building
out in that section.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

Steve Stoner, from Highwood, reports
the farmers Of that creek all busy fall
blowing. That would be a novelty for
a more eastern agriculturists at this late
season of the wear. ~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

We are indebted to the Chronicle for
a copy Of a Birds Eye View" of Boze-
man, which is a neat publications and
shows hat town off to good advantage.
The adjutant general of the army has
received information of the surrender at
camp Poplar River of five lodges of Sit
ting Bulls force who came from the
British province.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

Treasurer H~unsberger informs us that
the taxes have been paid up remarkably
well, and that there will be scarcely any
sdelinquents. Taxes to the amount of
about $50, 600 have already been received
by the treasurer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

Delegate Maginnis has appointed John
Evans. son Of Phil. E. Evans, of Deer
Lodge, cadet to the West Point military
academy from Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

-Mr=-Joseph S. Murphy, brother OF
Mrs. Ed. Maclay, arrived on the Billings
coach this morning and is registered AT
the Grand Union. ~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

The enterprising firm of Kennedy &
Kelly received yesterday 2,175 pounds
of freshly killed porkers from Broad
water, McCulloh d Co of Assinaboine.
Those wishing a choice spare-rib can be
accommodated now
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

Hosea Fisher is among the arrivals
from Choteau county. After a short
visit to his Butte friends he will leave
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

The commissioners held a short SEES
sion yesterday morning and adjourned
until to-day, when they will receive
the report of County Treasurer Huns
berger. This will about conclude their
labOrs for the session.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

Handsome Plaids, all wool, at
cost. AT THE CASH SALE!
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

NThe Belt creek school is now running,
with the former competent teacher, Mr..
H.. NJ. Todhunter, in charge. The en-
rollment is fifteen, quite an increase
over last years attendance.
Murphy, Maclay & Co. shipped, yes
terday, 5000 lbs. of merchandise on
teams Of Sam'l Dean for parties at Sand
COulee, and on Cashiers teams 1000
pounds for Little Pittsburg.
Constable Finnegan arrested William
Swanson and Harry Burke yesterday for
fighting and disturbing the peace. They
will cool their combatiye propensities in
the Jail until Monday morning.
The Shonkin school district Nc. 6
opened November 26 with a good attend
ance. a. b. Coe, who has .been in
charge OF the school to the satisfaction
Of all the patrons, is stfff the pedagogae<
Treasurer Hunsberger informs us that
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

Milt. Endsley has turned out his bull
taams for he winter, on the Marias.
He saws that freighting has been a poor
business this last season on account of
snoall loads and short distances to freight.
The Northern and Canadian Pacific
railroads are responsible for this, as they
have cut off the long distance freighting,
one on the south and the other on the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

The Northern Pacific misunderstanding
Montana district for the month of No
yenlber were 2,196 acres for $4,000. The
fownsite sales amounted to SS3 &c.,.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

Samuel II. Hauser is the largest tax
payer of Lewis and Clarke county, his
county and city taxes this year amount
ino to So .664. 40. aamw
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-12

This bank succeeds the old established and we'll
known Banking House or Il. III. HeFshHefd 1s
Bro.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
GENERAL NEWS.

The story sent from Ottawa, Ont, Thursday,
that the Canadian government had objected to
the building of bridge across the st. Law
renee at Ogden's Island by the Ottawa, Wad-
pany, proves to be wholly untrue.
A miner named MINES while ascending the
shaft of the Gagnon mine at Butte, Montana,
Wednesday, fell backward from cage 800
feet TO the bottom and was crushed into an un-
recognizable mass.
The Bay View House, on Long Island, n.
Y, was burned yesterday.
Fifteen Pensacola, Fla, pilots have sent to
the Surgeon General an affidavit denying the
published statement that yellow fever was in
troduced into the Pensacola navy yard through
their negligence.
Mrs. Margaret Carman of New York city,
who caused the death by malpractice of Mrs
Smith of Freeport, l.. l., was sentenced yester-
day to ten years Imprisonment.
Lord Coleridge and party left Newport, r.
L., yesterday about noon for Troy.
Rev. Mark Hopkins, ID. D., for more than
thirty years president of the American Board
of Foreign Missions, has made known his pur-
pose to decline reelection at the next meeting
Of the society at Detroit, October I'd.
President McCosh in behalf of the College
of New Jersey, has warned the members Of
the sophomore class that hazing will not be
permitted, and states that it is as unpopular
with most of the students as with the faculty.
The Congregational church at Uxbridge,
Mass, was entered by burglars Thursday
night and the communion service stolen.
Frank Melina of Milwaukee, Wis, well
known in connection with Arctic explorations,
having spent eight years in the polar regions,
is now very sick, and it is feared he will either
die or lose his reason, the result of his voyages
Milton G. Keenan,, treasurer of jackson
county, Ohio, is alleged to be adefaulter in the
sum of $4,000. He has left the county
Ground was broken Thursday for the founda-
ton Of the Monmouth battle monument After
an address by Ex-Governor Joel Parker the
first sod was turned by Mrs. Mary A. Schenck,
the donor OF the site. Work on the monu-
ment will be pushed rapidly.
During game of base ball at Wabash
Ind, John Noftsinger, was run into by Ring,
captain OF the other club, and fatally injured.
He is, dying this morning.
James Massey Of Columbia, S, c.. who had
just been paid $50 in witness fees, went on a
spree with three companions Thursday night.
Yesterday his dead body was found in vacant
lot. His companions have fled.
Jones y Co., prominent cotton firm Of New
Orleans, La, failed yesterday.
A special to the Atlanta Ga. Constitution
says Jacksonville, Ala, was destroyed by fire
yesterday morning. Loss $4,000. The fire
was supposed to have been incendiary.
A general strike of window glass workers OF
Pittsburg, Pa, on the Goth inst. seems inevit-
able. Manufacturers insist upon a reduction
and employees assert that rather than submit to
cut in wages they will strike.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
TAKEN IN AND ROBBED.
A Maine Mans Experience in the New
England Metropolis.

Last Tuesday, as Jefferson Bearce, Maine
man, was walking the streets Of Boston and see
ing gsghts,he fell in with young man who said
his name was Frank Ross, seemed we'll ac-
quainted with the city, and was withal exceed
ingly companionable, so that he managed to
add to Bearce's enjoyment of his sojourn in
Boston.
The two men were soon on very friendly
terms, and concluded to have a racket togeth-
or. With this end in view they tramped all
over the South End. and at an early hour on
wednesday morning took breakfast at saloon
ON Eliot street. After breakfast Ross conduct
ed Bearce to the South End again, and the two
went into saloon on fremont street, near the
metropolitan horse car stables, where they
played several games Of pool.
From there they went to rooms on the upper
floor of the building No. So Northfield street.
which are occupied by Ross and his wife. Soon
after reaching the room Ross told Bearce to lie
down and rest. In the meantime Ross and his
wife, with the assistance of another man, sent
out and procured a jug Of liquor, with which
they at once proceeded to ply Bearce. This Is
the last that he remembers distinctly. He only
knows that some time later he found himself
wandering about on the Back Bay in the rear
OF the Chickering piano-forte factory, minus
pair Of gold cuff buttons, razor, seal ring,
watch and chain and $40 in money. he re-
ported the case at police headquarters and In
spectors Richardson and Glidden, armed with
search |wapfantr visited the premises, arrested
Ross, who turns out to beFfank Terrell, q no.
torious thief and secured the cuff buttons and
watch and chain. The other parties were not
found and the razor ring aud money had ap-
parently disappeared with them. Terrell will
be arraigned to-day at the Highlands.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
CONTRACTS BY TELEPHONE.
A Case Involving Their Validity Decided
by n New York Court.

LocKPoRT, N. Y, Sept. 14.-An interesting
case has just been tried here involving the
validity of verbal contracts made by telephone.
9'ariey, Ferguson & Wilson Of Rochester we're
plaintiffs, and Faubel & Roux of this city de-
PENDANTS, and the action was to recover $500
damages for failure to deliver wheat Mr..
Wilson, one of the plaintiffs, testified that on
January 20, 1883, being at his place of business
in Rochester, he called up by telephone Faubel
a. Roux, at Lockport, and, after the prelim-
mary "halloos'' had been exchanged, he was
informed from the Lockport end that Mr..
Faubel was talking to him. The witness had
never seen Mr.. Faubel, and did not know his
voice. Upon counsel proceeding to ask what
Faubel said. an objection was interposed, over
which argument arose, the counsel for the
plaintiffs insisting that the practical use of the
telephone for business purposes had made a
new rule of evidence necessary, and that con-
versation by this means with person who said
that he was Faubel should be admitted. The
court held otherwise, ruling that the identity
sol the defendant must first be established by
some satisfactory evidence. Mr.. Faubel being
called to the stand, testified that he had the
conversation described by Mr.. Wilson, but they
differed as to the tenor of the agreement made
by them during the talk, which was over a line
of 56 miles. "Dd Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Faubel
agree through the telephone that the defend
ants should deliver to the plaintiffs six car
loads of white wheat?' was substantially the
question which the court submitted to the
Jury. The jury found that they did not, and
after deliberation of one hour returned a
verdict for the defendants. This result is
rather aggravating to the plaintiffs, from the
fact that the defendants before the trial offered
the plaintiffs 500 in settlement.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
FOREIGN.
China,. Proposals. TO France

PARIS, Sept 14.-The Soir processes to give
the following as the heads of the proposals by
the Marquis Tseng, the Chinese ambassador,
to M. Challemel Lacour: That France shall
cease sending reinforcements to Tonquin; that
China will recognize the treaty OF Hue, but will
retain the right of investiture of the Annsmese
sovereigns; that the French protectorate shall
be under Chinese control and under the direc-
tion Of military Mandarins; that China shall
be reimbursed for all expenses incurred In the
repression of the Black Flags.
The Republique Franchise, In an article
upon the Tonquin question, takes the ground
that France cannot accept the proposed estab-
lishment OF a neutral zone, but will be satisfied
II Tonquin is withdrawn entirely from Chinese
Jurisdiction. 1t says that IL England Can guar
antee the agreement Of China to these points
the whole trouble will be speedily ended.
IL is announced that the government has at
present no intention to convene the Chamber
of Deputies before the I'D of October.
Murder and Eviction.
DUBLIN, Sept. 14-A man named Sullivan,
a caretaker. was shot dead at Killarney last
night by some unknown person.
An abortive attempt was made to-day at the
town of Kills, County Meath, to evict man
named Farrelly. He had strongly barricaded
his doors and windows. When the officers
appeared they were received with sticks and
stones and boiling water from above, and they
were obliged to retreat. Farrelly is still in
possession.
Seizure of Dynamite Cartridges.
The Cork police, acting on information
which has recently come into the possession OF
the authorities, have discovered and seized 1877
dynamite cartridges.
Victor Lefrnnc Dead.
PARIS, Sept. I'm. Victor Lefranc, life
Senator, is dead. He was "a years Of age, and
was a Republican.
Foreign Notes.
Lord Dufferin, British ambassador to Turkey,
has been recalled.
Cortaichy :castle, near Forfar, Scotland,
owned by the Earl Of Airlee, has been burned.
Loss over f60OO0
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Is.
The indications foe New England to-day are
slightly warmer and fair weather, with light
and variable winds
The weather bulletin says local rains have
prevailed in the South Atlantic and Gull
States, northern New England, and the North
west, and fair weather continues in the Middle
Atlantic States, Ohio valley and the Lake
region. The temperature has risen slightly
in New England and the Middle States, Missis-
sippi and Ohio valleys, and fallen slightly in
IN the South Atlantic States and the lower
Lake region. Light variable winds prevail in
the Southern StatesY- and seathoast SOUTH
west winds in the Northern Stetes. Fair
weather is indicated for the Middle Atlantic
States and New England on Saturday and Sun
day, with slight rise in the temperature
Generally fair weather is indicated for the
Lake region and Ohio valley on Saturday and
Sunday
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
LATEST MARINE NEWS

HALIFAX, N. S., Sept. Ia. A few days ago
Capt. Haines, of Freeport, Digby county,
picked up bottle containing piece of paper
on which the following, as far as could be de-
ciphered, was written: my God! my God! this
is 25 days at sea in this dory, We are from
good ship Catherine Jane on our --
London to Boston, and she foundered in a
squall March 10th in mid ocean. Hands went
down but Elmer Jennison and [. Food is gone
and we are most dead for sails in
sight. (Signed) John Bell" The Catherine
Jane was brigantine of 166 tons burthen, built
at Pembroke, Eng, in 1888 and registered at
Fordshsm. She was owned by James Ridgen
of Whitstable. Her name has been omitted
of recent, years from the shipping registers and
nothing more is known of her here.
Marine Notes.
A telegram from st. Johns, N. f. states
that shooner Florence Abbott from Sheet Har-
Dor, August % for that place has arrived there
safely and discharged her cargo. The vessel
has been reported overdue and fears for her
safety were entertained
Bark Tory Burn from Montreal for Buenos
Ayres, is reported at Canso, leaking in her top
sides. She was out in the gale of the 29th
News has been received from st. John, N
B., that the bark Lepraux hence for Bordeaux
met with very tempestuous weather on her
passage. Her deck load was carried away and
great number of her sails destroyed, the ca bin
was Quilted and all the ships papers swept
=
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15

exhibit of stock is certain, and barring drouth,
more complete horticultural display.
Although the managers are unable as yet to
give the exact figures Of the business Of the
fair just closed, it is known that the society
comes out of it with something ahead, which
has not occurred before for four years.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
A FRIGHTFUL FALL.


PITTsBURG, Sept. 14.-There was thrilling
scene at the Exposition grounds yesterday af-
ternoon. Professor Warner has been making
balloon ascenslons during the week. generally
taking up one or two persons with him. This
afternoon he made the ascension alone, none
being willing to accompany him. This was
very Fortunate as it no doubt saved the profes-
sor's life. The balloon was inflated, as usual
and cut loose amidst the cheers OF thousans of
spectators. The inflated sphere rose slowly
and steadily, there being very little wind un.
ill height OF mile and-a half was reached.
at that height the balloon locked like a small
speck against the sharp outlines of bank of
clouds above it. Suddenly the spectators saw
that something unusual had happened to the
aeronaut. The speck was descending with
frightful velocity, momentarily growing larger
as it approached the earth. The cause of this
was soon ascertained. The balloon had Weld
ed to the pressure Of the gas and burst. The
widest excitement prevailed. Every eye was
fixed upon the professor with the expectation
OF seeing him thrown out of the Car and dashed
to the earth. By this time nearly all the gas
had escaped from the balloon and 1t came down
with the rapidty of rocket. Fortunately il
struck tall chimney, which checked its pro-
gress. The balloon scraped along the side of a
house and finally landed on the ground. when
the professor skipped out, badly scared but
uninjured, except by few scratches and bruis-
es received when the balloon struck the CHM
ney. The descent was made in minute aud
a half. The additional weight of another per-
son would have increased the velocity SO that
death to the occupants would have been nm
avoidable Professor Warner says he has had
many narrow escapes, but was never in greater
danger than to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
Deadly Affray Caused by Boy'ss Mis-
chievousness.

GALVESTON, Sept. 14.-In Trinity, day or
two since, Major 81. B. Hurloek, mill owner,
and his son, W. H. Hurlock, aged % years,
were shot by one of their employees. named
Roseman, % years of age. w. Ell. Hurloek is
now dead, and his fathers wounds are proba-
bly, mortal. The shooting occurred at a house
near Hurlock's mill A young son of Major
HHrlock had been annoying Roseman, who, in
endeavoring TO make him desist, accidentally
injured the child's foot. The Major showered
curses andJblows upon Roseman. The latter,
declining to resent this treatment, the Major
called to his son to come out and whip
Roseman. The son knocked Roseman down,
whereupon he drew a revolver and shot young
Hurlock through the head and heart. The
Major then reached for his pistol and Roseman
shot him also. He then coolly went up stairs,
procured another revolver and barricaded
himself. The mill employees had by this time
arrived and gathe red around the premises. The
lady of the house entreated Roseman to leave.
He complied, remarking Il will for you, you
are woman When Roseman left the house
the men opened fire upon him, and, after ILL
ing him with goose shot, captured him. After
Roseman's capture, Major Hurlock, despite his
wounds, beat him until the .bystanders inter-
fered.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-15
A CHINESE MOB.
Causes which Led 10 the Outbreak AT
Canton.

LONDON, Sept. IA. The Standard has long
dispatch from Hong Kong this morning, Civ
ing further details Of the Canton riots. 1t
seems that quarrel arose between a Portu-
guse half-caste employed as watchman on
the quay and Chinaman. A struggle ensued
and the Chinamap was pushed into the river
and drowned. A boat Of the British steamer
Hankow picked up the body and carried 1t on
board. They also took on board the Portu-
guese, the latter being taken out Of reach OF
the excited mob, who set fire to the buildings.
This took place at eight o'clock in the morn
ing and the residents were for the most part
break fasting. On a sudden an alarm was
caused by the irruption Of the mob. A terri
BILE panic took place. Ladies and children,
many only half-dressed, and some In q fainting
condition, were hurried on board the ships
through threatening. crowd. No attack,
however, was made upon them, the mob being
more intent upon plunder than upon taking
life. Stores were burst open and houses set on
fire. The crowd then began to batter at the
gates OF the British Consulate. The Consul
hauled down his flag, and this action seemed
to inspire the mob with some fear OF the conse-
quence of the riot, as they left the Consulate
and continued their work OF plunder elsewhere
The Consul sent word to the Viceroy OF what
was taking place, and telegraphed to Hong
Kong for assistance. The telegraph line be-
longs to the Chinese, and the messenger who
.Ss oc.s refused dsestoDEsggsd q sgd Mh hs sna
had received orders from the Viceroy not to
accept any messages.
At IL o'clock. finding that no assistance ar
rived from the Viceroy, while the mob contin-
ued to burn and plunder, some OF the merchants
who had shitherto abstained from defending
their property now took to their arms. A par
ty consisting Of nine Germans and three Eng
lishmen opened fire upon the crowd. The lat
ter returned the fire, and four or i've Chinese
fray had lasted half an hour the Chin ese troops
arrived and dispersed the mob. They en-
camped in tho settlement, where they re-
manned all the afternoon and night.
The arrival Of two British and one French
gunboat at midnight, Tuesday, restored con-
fidence. There is still great excitement in
Canton. Placards are posted on the walls ap-
plaudng the action Of the people In attacking
the settlement and calling upon them next
time to destroy the Europe an devils as well as
their property. The Consuls' all admit that
the situation is very serious and that the fu-
ture Of the European Colony is gloomy in the
extreme. 1t is now almost an open war be-
tween them and the populace OF Canton, and
their protection for long time to come Ten
English establishments, one American, one
French and two German were burned to the
ground and two English, one German and one
French house were sacked by the mob. The
Consus have sent an identical note to the Vice
roy holding him responsible for the destruc-
tion.
HeNG KONG, Sept. 14.-The American con-
snl at Canton thinks there need be no further
anxiety for the safety of foreign residents Of
Canton.