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Indian Troubles.

DENVER, March 29.-The 7Tibune's
Santa Fe special says: Six companies OF
the Fourth cavalry are out scouting after
hostiles. Col. Forsythe and Capt. Noyes
each have two companies on STEMS
range; Capt. Thompson, two companies
on the Gila river; Capt. Black, n COM
pany of New Mexico volunteers, on the
line of the railroad near the ella.
LAREDO, Texas, March CIT is ru-
mored that a party of five Americans,
who left for the interior Of Mexico to
buy stock, have been murdered in camp
neal Saltillo.
DENVER, March 29.-The Republ-
cars Silver City, n. M, special says:
Judge McComas, of this city, formerly
Of Illinois, en- route to Pyramid City
with his wife and child, were killed by
Apaches, at Thompson's canyon, TWEEN
ty-ive miles to the northeast, and his
wife and child taken prisoners. A party
left this morning to bring in the body,
and a large number of armed citizens
are now equipping to follow the trail and
rescue the captiyes. The soldiers sta
toned at Fort Bayard are allin the field.
The country west Of here is reported to
be full of Indians. Several camps along
the ella have been attacked, and proba-
bly, fifty whites murdered within the
past four days. Reports are to the effect
that the Indians threaten to annihilate
all the whites in Grant county.
SAN FRANCISCO, March ga Lords
burg dispatch says: A party just returned
from the scene Of the massacre in
Thompson's canyon, found Mrs. Judge
McComas shot through the head, lying
by the side of the blackboard and stripped
naked. Judge McComas was found
about two hundred yards south from his
wife, shot in four different places, also
stripped naked. The boy is missing.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-04-04
THE RIVER E
TREE PLANTING.

IF there if any public improvement
which Benton now needs 1T is shade
trees. Tt may strike many of u read
ers as foolish to advance the idea that
tree planting could in any affect
the future of our city, but if our citizens
were only able to see this town as others
see it, we are of the opinion that few
would differ with IS upon that point.
Montana has now entered upon a new
era of development. The opinions OF
eastern people concerning u soil, eli
mate, situation and future prospects OF
growth, has become IN important factor
in the near ''march of progress" With
in the next twelve months eastern capt.
tai will invest in real estate. Eastern
money will be building up important
enterprises. Eastern influence will be
everywhere felt. It occurs to US that it
would be we'll to some extent at least to
defer to eastern opinion. The man of
the east is accustomed to an abundance
of green grass, to well kept lawns, to
stately shade trees. Imagine the opinion
Of such a person on arriving IN Benton
during the month of August. He has
heard of the promising future of Mon
tana's fresh water sea port. He has faith
to believe that the inviting picture had
not been overdrawn. He naturally inn
AGNES a beautiful town seated at the
head waters of the mighty Missouri"
He perhaps is prepared to invest his
cash in Benton real estate in the expec-
tation Of reaping in future years a rich
reward. After a tedious journey up the
river he arrives at his destination. His
eyes accustomed to the verdure of the
east descry a dreary and desolate spot.
The dead grass, where any at all APP
pears, suggests to his mind an eastern
stubble field. He sees no trees, except a
very few of scanty growth. The place
seems to him desolate, and he decides to
look further before investing, and it may
prove that his money, experience and
industry are lost to this city forever.
Every one knows how well the labor
Required 10 pIdIlU lICGS dUOub OuI uWcl1-
ings is repaid. Every II appreciates
the grateful shade which trees, small
though they be, cast across our doorways.
There are few who could not appreciate
the beauty which they add to u streets
and door yards. Then whyhesitate lon
ger in this important matter? Those
who have planted cottonwoods, and 9TH
ers who have taken the trouble to OBJ
serve, know how soon the sapling ex-
pands into the tree. Little labor is
entailed, and that consists only in plant
ing the sprig and supplying the neces-
sary moisture for a season or two. In
concluding we have only to say that the
time for planting is fast approaching,
and we would strongly urge that here in
Benton the year may be remembered as
one in which a united and general effort
was made to beautify our town by set
ting out. shade trees on every street and
in every yard and garden.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-04-04

A New YORK merchant, having adj
vertised, none but American girls to
work on rubber goods" wa asked the
why and wherefore. He replied: II
am an American myself, and when I
have employment to offer I give it to
Americana. You will notice that a Ger
mar hires Germans, an Irishman hires
Irish, q Frenchman hires French if he
cam, but the American generally takes
any one who will serve his purpose. I
think it is quite time that Americans
should have a chance.n
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-04-04

The sale of the revised New Tesla
ment has nearly ceased. The book is
not used in the pulpit or in a Sunday
school in New York. A few clergymen
used the revised version at family pray
ers and as a book Of reference. Most Of
the 1000, 900 purchasers Of the book in
this country have put it on their shelves
as a literary curiosity. 1t will never
supplant the old King James version in
popular use.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-04-04
THE CITY

Despite the dire predictions of many
the effort to nominate a fusion ticket, by
selecting good men for the several city
Offices, without regard to party affilia-
tons, was a triumphant success, and the
first city Of the upper Missouri will be-
gin its career under most favorable au-
spices. The municipal ship will be
manned by an excellent crew, warrant
ing a safe and successful voyage through
the first and most dangerous year. It
may be that the same spirit of harmony
will not prevail again, but it is a matter
of congratulation that SO favorable q start
has been made. lit is a good omen for
the future of our city, which, we believe,
is destined to take rank among the first
in the mountain empire.
w. G. Conrad, the candidate for may
or-yirtuaily mayor already, as there
will be no opposition-is one of the old
est residents Of Fort Benton, and no
other citizen has larger interests at stake
here than he. He is a shrewd, success
full business man, and in so far as the
management of city affairs devolves
upon him, they will receive the same
careful and thoughtful attention his pri-
vate business does.
Charles Crawford for marshal is a good
choice. He has every qualification to
fit him for the position, and we know
will do his duty under every circum-
stance. 1t will be found that the mar
shalIs office is not the least important
of the lot, and it is well that such a man
as MI. CroWford has been selected for
the first term.
G. Z. Spencer for police magistrate, S.
L. Kelly for treasurer and assessor, and
H. r. Buck for clerk ard city attorney,
are as good selections as could be made,
and all will perform we'll and faithfully
the duties Of their respective positions.
1t is only necessary to mention the
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Horses for Sale.

The undersigned has about twenty
head of horses which he is offering for
sale, some of them halter broke and some
of them well broke to harness and sad
die. Any nj desiring a good team of
roadsters or work horses, will do we'll to
look at these animals.
VIM. MORROW, Shonkin,
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Heavy Loss of Sheep IN Texas.

LAREDO, March 16.-sheep men re-
port heavy losses from the coal and rain
last week. Some of the largest owners
say hat the loss is a third of the 1ocks,
and total loss of the lamb crop. The
loss west of the Nueces river is over a
quarter Of a million dollars.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-04-04

AN Illinois court has given a depos-
itor in a broken bank a verdict against
the directors personally, the judge hold
ing that they were responsible for
money received after they knew Of the
banks insolvency, as they did in this
instance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-04-04

Dr.. Turner keeps reliable seeds from
the old and most extensive seedman,
Landreth q Sons, in the United States.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1853.

JOHN BROWN, a well known person
age, attendant on Queen Victoria, is
dead. His death occurred at Windsor
Castle.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Condensed Locals.

The WEEKLY STAR, a large double paper OF nifty
six columns VIII be sent postpaid for one dollar a
year Try II.
THE STAR is delivered by carriers the same
evening OF its publication In the cities and towns
OF Annapolis, Alexandria, AnacOStia, Frederick,
Laurel, nyatt~vile, HerndOn, Mt Pleasant, Lees
burg, Rockville, and on the morning thereafter at
Fortress Monroe, Charleston, West Virginia and
other points on the railways south and west
At meeting OF the Unitarian Society at All
Souls Church last evening the election OF officers
was completed by the election OF Mr.. Gee. A. King
as treasurer AMI Mr.. W. j. Candy as secretary.
The sum OF $50 was appropriated for the erection
OF tablet TO the memory Of the late John
Purdy.
At a meeting OF the AnthropOlOgical Society last
evening Mr. Gilbert Thompson and Prof. Alexan-
der Graham Bell were elected TO active member
ship Interesting papers were read by Dr. w. J.
Hoffman, Mr.. jeremiah Curtin and DR.. Fletcher.
The signal corps station at Delaware Break.
water reports as follows to the chief signal office,
at 0:3O am: "Tug Emma Kate Ross with dredg-
ing machine in tow, steamed seward $50 I'm.
The COrcOran Cadet boys are making arrange
ments to hold a fair about the middle of May, to
raise funds 10 purchase uniforms.
A handsome basket OF flowers was presented by
MI. George w. Stewart, on behalf OF the Citizens
Club OF the District, TO Mr.. w. c. Chase, editor OF
the Bee, at the Congreg ItOnal Church on the
exercises
This morning, In the Police Court Prosecuting
Attorney Moore called uB the charge OF criminal
libel brought by Albert j. Whaen against Oscar
K. Harris, OF the Critic. The a-e went over TIL
saturday for hearing. Mr.. Geo. Hill. jr., gave
$500 bail for the appearance OF Mr.. Harris.
Eight small boys were before Judge Smell this
morning, charged with being diSOrderly on COrco-
ran street. They were arrested on the complaint
of citizens, and the evidence showed that they
make, and the court cautioned them and released
them On their personal bonds
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ID ED.


1888 LEWIS ALEXANDER. of H. c. and Ziporah
Alexander. aged five years and two weeks.
ON Thursday. 18th. at $50 o'clock.
AULICK; On the 18th Of April. 1899. of consump-
G eId d,nJ RhISSSS SsiSssa We hnsSs
"a years. months and DAVIS.
Dearest friend Of youth, farewell.
l. my teare must try to smother
In this lonely. sad farewell.
And with heart all sad and aching.
One last long aud fond look taking;
Then in broken tones. farewell.
By HER HUSBAND.
a as s
to attend.
Ps , ysaas ' siis Of Mar
Relatives and friends invited to attend her funeral
No $50 street northeast on thursday the 18th in
stant at O'Clock p. N. q
p9 RT Eoy On Apr. l7h 1883 a. 10 O'Clock
May she rest an peace.
a Her funeral will take place from her late residence
Thursday morning. Friends invited to attend.
HOvEY. On Wednesday morning, April IS, 1885, II.
hoNE4 q consumption. at the residence Of his
Funeral at o'clock p. Thursday afternoon,
April ~, 1883, at 1921 Massachusetts avenue.
JA1SER. On Tuesday, April 18th, 1888, at O'Clock
q H.. LAURENZ j., only son OF William and Clara
Jalser. aged two years and eiRh: months.
Funeral will take place from bis parents residence,
No. SO street northwest on Thursday April 18th, Il
O'Clock a. m. keiauyes aud friends respectfully
invited to attend.
KEYW0RTH On April II, 1883. Of typhoid pnen-
monia SUSIE B.. only daughter Of John and Mary A,
Keyworth in the fifteenth year of her a9e
The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon April
49, At four O'clock from the residence Of her parent
No. 500 Mount Vernon Place.
LEHMAN. On Tuesday. April II. 1883, HATTIE
AMELIA, beloved wife Of Charles E. Lehman and
youngest daughter Of Henry NJ. and Elizabeth Locke,
Funeral from residence 1922 Tenth street northwest
Thursday. 18th, at O'Clock.
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Affairs in West Washington.

THE NEW TUG, as. T. Brown" owned by mer-
chants OF this place, is expected to arrive from
Wilmington to-day. She Is companion OF the
"H. c. Winshp,' which WAS sold last summer to
New York dredging company, and the Brown
was built to replace her. She is model in every
particular. and will be, perhaps, the finest tug on
the river
THE FUNERAL Of the late Father Whiteford took
place this morning from the chapel OF the col
lege, and many friends OF the deceased priest and
OF the Institution were present The lnterment
was in the college cemetery.
PORT.-Arrived-Schr VIM. r. Houston, Crow
ley, from Fall River, for coal
UNITED AMERICAN MFCHANIcs.-A council OF the
Order OF United American Mechanics was organ
tied last night under favorable auspices.
CONDITION OF THE WATER-Great Falls very
turbid; receiving reservoir, slightly turbid; dis
tributng reservoir, clear.
THE FISH MARKET.-S000 herring sold at & to
$40 per thousand; 500 taforS at 81 to s. per hum
dred; 800 shad at S14 to $40 per hundred Reported
by Z. f. Harper, wharf agent
SEE advertisements OF Equitable Building As
ISOLATION and First Cooperative Building AsSo-
citation.
THE CUMBERLAND COAL TRADE.-The shipments
from the mines OF the Cumberland coal region for
the week ending Saturday, April IA, 1888. were
1855 10 tons, and the total shipments for the year
to that date SAC 259 OF onSan increase OF 16
tons. as compared with the corresponding period
OF 1882 The canal shipments were, for the week.
164S4O2 tons; for the year, CO. 341 OF tOns-an In
crease or 6O34l. O2 tons, as compared with 1882.
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Alexandria Affairs.
for The EVENING STAR.

Reported for THE EVENING STAR.
CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATEs--The city commit
tee OF the conservative party Will meet at the
treasurer's Office on Thursday night to make ar
rangements for the municipal election on the
fourth Thursday In May. All the present incum-
bents OF of1ce will be candidates for the conServa-
tive nominations. Mayor Beckham is opposed by
Major w. w. Herbert; Gas Clerk Harper by II. T.
Dobie: and before the primary elections other
candidates will appear. A portion of the NUM-
c1pal officers are chosen by the people and por-
ton by the city council.
Tomlin took place this afternoon from the rest
dence OF Councilman Beach. at the corner OF Pitt
ana queen Streets and was attended by detail Of
policemen as we'll as by many friends. Readyman
q: simpson has been filling Mr.. Tomlin's place
upon the police force for some time
CoURT.-The corporation court resumed its ses-
sion this morning. but transacted no municipal
business beyond granting few licenses. The Old
suits OF Hodges and others agt Story and Others,
Cogan agt Atkinson, and Stever & Milburn agt
Young. have been concluded after remaining on
the equity docket for many months
REPORTER's NOTES.-The Alexandra Light In
fantry has now an ample fund, over g 600 having
been turned into the treasury from the late fair
Other sums will doubtless be added until the corps
becomes the sole owners OF Arrnory halL-Hon.
A. w. Armstrong, Of this city, was married to-day
at Jersey City to Miss Jesse r. Castin, OF that
city. Commonwealth Attorney Marbury attended
the accomplished and charming ladies' OF Alexan-
dria--Mr. George w. Summers, intelligence Of
whose death In Arkansas was lately received here
was the nephew OF Rev. John A. Rockford, O. P.
and has many other relatives in that city.-Hon.
c. c. Stuart will, on Judge SangSter'S invitation
act as Judge OF Fairfax court next week. during
the TRIAL OF some cases, the decision OF which at
1ects Judge SIS tnterests.-The tug May Bell,
now here, is said to be the oldest vessel in the
United States
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Protection Of Game.

THE GAME LAWS TO BE VIGOROUSLY ENFORCED.
Messrs. Eldridge. Horsford, Goodrich, Young,
and DR.. Wadsworth, a committee of the Capital
City Gun Club, today waited on Major Dye, chief
of Police, and requested that energetic measures
be taken TO enforce the game laws They in
formed Major Dye that game Is being sold here
almost openly in direct violation OF law; that
Wo0dcock can be had In almost every restaurant
and that unless this destruction OF game is stopped
sport with the gun In the vicinity OF Washington
cannot be expected. Major Dye satd he would
issue orders to the police Immediately TO arrest
every person caught violating the law. and the
gun CLUB promise 10 cooperate with him. As q
means OF detecting v!OlatorS parties will endeayor
TO purchase game in Orjer TO make cases; so that
Twill be risky hereafter for dealers in Washing
ton TO sell game. The law provides for the pun
1shnent OF any person found with game In possess
sion, so that the purchaser runs as much risk as
the seller
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The COuffl.
SPECIAL CRIMINAL COURT.


To-day VIM. Parker, assault, appealed from Pc
lice Court, where the sentence was $50 fine or 30
days In jail; the appeal was withdrawn. John
Anderson, murder; set for Tuesday. Robt Wedge,
larceny. appeal from Police Court, where the SEN
tence was 60 days in Jail; appeal Withdrawn and
sentenced to jail till May 18th.
POLICE CouRr-Judoe Shell
To-day. James Rtdgway, loud and boisterous; 8
or Is days. Sallfe G laScow. colored, profanity (;
personal bonds. Henry Barnes, colored, vagrancJ I;
50 days Thos Fittman vagrancy; so days Jno.
Matthews, colored, assault on Charles G. Taylor;
u Anthony Kelly, assault on Rose Eberly; S or
10 days Rebecca Turner and James Dodson, COD
ored, assault on Robert Moulton; S or is days
each. Edward Brooks, colored, assault on Bella
ored, assault on Flora Beckett; S or IS days.
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The Sprague Divorce Case

ALLEGED MEASUREMENTS CORRECTED BY COUNSEL.
Judge Hoadley, OF Cincinnati, and Winchester
Britton, OF Brooklyn, NY, counsel for Mrs. Kate
Chase Sprague. sent letter to the editor OF the
V,adic0tor, OF Stanton, Va, referring TO state
ment published in that paper, March 49, in which
eX-GOv. Sprague was represented having said
10 the clerk or the court, to the commemorative
attorney, and to Rev. j. d. HullihOn, in order to
lister to perform the ceremony, that he brought
suit against Mrs Sprague for divorce on the ground
or adultery; that she answered charging him
with the same onense; that afterwards she with
drew her charges. against him, but his remained,
ana ne was granted a divorce the ground
named In his petition, and that the court d.
vided the custody OF the children. For the
sake OF accuracy the mtHjster reduced the above
statement to writing Counsel say they can
hardly beleveit possible that such perversIon Of
facts could have been made, but that they have
seen no contradiction They ask the editor OF the
pfndtcoto to publish the facts they are in JUS
Sprague brought suit for divorce in Rhode
Island, charging adultery, cruelty and failure to
support Gov. SDrague answered by a cross-bill
charging her with adultery. She prepared proof
10 support all her allegations but on the trial Gov
Sprague and counsel proposed that IL Mrs Sprague
Wou4 waive proof as to his adultery he would
Withdraw his petition and permit the case to pro-
ceed on the nlider charge OF non-suppcrt. This
proposition was accepted. a decree OF divorce was
granted Mrs. Sprague on this ground, and she was
given the custody OF the younger three children
Island, not subject to the control of the court In
view OF all the facts counsel say they have advised
Mrs. Sprague to avail herself OF the permission of
the court to resume her maiden name.
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SISTER OF MISS LIZZIE NUT THROWS A STONE
AT DUKES. Yesterday as Miss Lizzie Mutt and her
younger sister Annie were walking down Main
street, IN Uniontown, Pa, Dukes was going up the
opposite Side. When the young ladies were Just
opposite him Miss Annie ran out into the stree
and picked up q cobblestone, which she threw
Win Indifferent aim at Dukes head, missing him.
and quickened his pace toward his hotel, where
he remained the rest OF the afternoon. Dukes Is
agent here for a relative OF his to collect some
rents number OF the democratic committee
men have called upon Dukes at the Jennings
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