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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
From Ocean to Ocean.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind; June "a Sc
cret meeting was held at Plymouth Hall
last night in the interest Of a new rail-
road scheme of great proportions. The
substance of which was as follows: Two
double-track narrow gauge roads are to,
be built, traversing the country in OPP
posite directions, from New York to
San Francisco and from Chicago to New
Orleans, or, as the circular states, from
ocean to ocean and from lake to gulf.
Eight series of stock Of So, 0O0,0 JOG each
are TO be issued and q bonded debt on
double-track road properly equipped is
to be but $4,000 to the mile; OH single
track, $4,000. Indiana will be allowed
but 100 stockholders, and organizers of
scheme say that seventy-fve of these
stockholders can be residents of Indian
apoIis. The new company is to be
known as '.The Peoples Railroad Com
pany of America Every employee of
the company is to be a stakeholder and
the profits are to be divided on this ba-
sis. It was stated last night that Cali
fornia capitalists were willing to advance
money to get the colossal scheme IN ac-
tive operation. Seventeen men met in
the. organization begun last night. The
| committee of the association, on articles,
| submitted q report which was adopted.
| They provide for over II 900 miles of
i narrow gauge road with a capital stock
| Of $500, 900, 900.
The entire scheme is somewhat in the
nature of a mutual benefit association,
or national syndicate, with headquarters
in this city. 1t is provided for and is
composed Of 210 stockholders, members
which are to be elected from organized
boards of stockholders along the line OF
the road. Up to this time there are 81
subscribers to the stock, representing
$4,000. So soon as 81, 900, 900 is sub
scribad by the people, California capital
lists stand ready to subscribe the balance
or such proportion as may be required
aosbui1a the road.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04

IN 1880 the population of the United
States, exclusive of Neal Dow, was 5O,-
80, 7o2, for whom in the year ending
May 1, 1888, were brewed 537 1852, IA
gallons Of lager beer, or nearly ten gal
ons to each person. Take out the total
abstinence people, whisky drinkers, and
.ildren in arms, and it will be seen
at the allowance of the regular beer
mixer must be pretty large. Besides,
taste for imported beer is growing.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04

Red Scholars

CHICAGO, June 21.-Elsven young
Indians from the normal school at
Hampton, Va, passed through the city
to-day en- route for homes in the North
west. Several of them have been study
ing three years, and all will return the
coming fall, together with a number of
others of their tribes. They belong to
the Sioux, Winnebago and Menomonee
nations, are habited in the garb of civ
ilization and plainly show the effects of
their training.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04

rE railroad commissioners Of Cali
"a wefein lazy session, pretending to
stigate abuse in the freight traffic
citing the farmers Of the state, when
nerable rustic asked permission to
'ess them. They told him to go on,
he did so until his direct charges of
ption displeased them, and they
ed an officer to eject him. 81 was
led for an Interruption he said,
didn't mean to be turned out
making an impression on YOU"
drew a handful of eggs from his
nd pelted the commissioners
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04

WE are pleased to learn that Capt.
Fuller is continued as collector of the
consolidated district composed Of Mon
taaaa, Ttaa and Idaho. Governor Cros-
by II int VIZ ashington, and the appoint
lnent IS Capt. Fuller over HOLSTER, af-
ter tbs latter had been selected, may be
attributed to the efforts of the governor,
who is an intimate friend Of President
Arthur.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
SRA SON OF 1883.
j. II. Mcknight & Co.
IDOST Y'R
General
FORT SHAW, M. IT.
FORT SHAW. NJ. tt

We are in receipt Of a large stock of Goods bought for cash and
(which we offer at Bottom Prices. Our stock consists in part of STAPLE
AND FANCY GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS AND
SHOES, CLOTHING, HARDWARE, STOVES AND TINWARE, GUNS,
WOODEN WARE, CROCKERY, GLASS, LAMPS,
HARNESS AND sADDLERY, WOOL SACKS AND THYME, TENTS
AND WAGON SHEETS. We carry a full line of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS, consisting in part Of the Celebrated Woods ~selflbnders
and Mowers, Tiger Rakes, Sulky, Gang and Walking Flows, HarroWs,
Wheelbarrows and Pumps. We are agents for the celebrated COOPER
WAGONS, which are conceded to be the best wagons made for the west
ern country. We respectfully invite our old friends and patrons to give
us a call and examine goods and prices before buying elsewhere
June 10th, 1883. J. E. MCKNIGHT & GO.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
Minnesota Republicans.

ST. PAUL, June 27.-The Republican
State Convention nominated the follow
ing ticket to-day: Governor, u. f. Hub
bard; Lieutenant-Governor G. A. Gill
man; Secretary of State, Fred. Vom
Baumbach; Treasurer, Charles Kittle-
son, Acknowledgement, w. J. Hahn;
Railroad Commissioner, J. III. Borker.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04

The Kansas City Journal says that
within five terms, covering fifteen
months, st. Louis courts have granted
1000 divorces.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
Scarcity of Water.

GALVESTON, June 27.-Ranchmen in
Western Texas are lamenting the search
ty of water and the parched condition of
the grass. Stock is suffering.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
Star-Route Service.

WASHINGTON, June 29.-The cost of
operating the Star-route Service in the
Pacific section, comprising two-fifths Of
the United States, during the fiscal year
about to end, was l0.1 cents against 15.1
cents per mile during the preceding fis-
cal wear.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
THE RIVER RESS.
PERSONALITIES.

From Saturdays Daily
l.. w. Peck went out to his ranch on
Belt creek yesterday.
E. T.. Vivion, of Galesburg, ILL.,, ar
rived in the city yesterday,
Miss Leila Gorham, of Ulidia, is in the
city, a guest at the Grand Union.
AL. Rodgers will assume charge OF the
business Of Kleinschmidt & Bro. on
Monday next.
f. O. Rose, of Toronto, Canada, and
J. w. Finis, Oxford, Eng, are at the
Grand Union.
James C. Grant, n of the solid citi-
zens of Dupuyer creek, is in the city
purchasing supplies.
w. J. Hink1ey went down to- Rocky
Point on the Black Hills on business for
w FL. Hunts~Ir. collector Of customs:
Todd will leave Bismarck for
Benton the 1st of July. Wonder if Tom
caught on to any Of the capital dirt dur
Mug the excitement down there??
e. M. Miller, representing Hubbard,
Spencer, Bartlett & CO., Chicago, hard
ware dealers, arrived on yesterdays
coach to interview Fort Benton mer-
chants in that line.
e. f. WEIGH, representing Phelps,
Dodge s. Palmer, manufacturers OF boots
and shoes, Chicago, Ill, is making his
first visit to Fort Benton in the interest
Of that house. He represents a popular
firm and one that has made an excellent
reputation throughout the northwest as
dealers in this line. MI. w. will wait
on our merchants to-day.
From Sundays Daily.
Y Henry Sieben, of Flat Willow, came
in town last evening.
Commissioner Arnoux came in yes
terday from the ranch.
sLafeu Neff, of White Sulphur
Springs, arrived at the seaport last even
ing.
John C. Tut arrived from Sun River
yesterday to take q position in w. IL,
Burgess store.
DR.. McEachran, of the Cochrane and
Walrond ranch companies, arrived from
the Judith last evening, having received
the cattle purchased of the Judith cattle
company.
III. G.. Pound, superintendent of the
Benton Southern stage line, came in las
evening to close up the business of the
line at this end and turn it over to the
purchasers, Z. c. Power 6 Bro. Harvey
will still have the management of the
line from Martinsdale through to For
Maginnis, which is quite an importan
one. AS he can now concentrate hi!
r-.-.~ - ~ -. L., I'LL l>,,I{gn,, aoo
render it first class in every particular
From Tuesdays Daily.
). J. Healy has returned from the east
S. N. Dickey, of Belt creek, is in tn
city.
F. A. Smith hft for Clagett on tn
Helena.
C. G. Records, of Stanford, is at TIN
Overland.
F. Tullock, n of the wool grower
of Wolf creek, came i'll yesterday.
Mr.. M. T.. Kelly was a passenge
down on the Helena, returning to st
Louis
Bob Nam, Rocky Point, Jim Wells
Mayor of Clagett, and x. Biedler, O
Montana, went down OH the Helena
yesterday.
n. T. Dinsmore, who has been will
Cans s. Klein, of this city, for over TIVE
years, without missing a day, has de
eided to take a short vacation, and will
be a passenger down the river to-day OF
| the Bachelor, en- route to his old home
at Lowell, Mass. The RIVER Press
Joins with MI. Dinsmore's many Ben
ton friends in wishing him a pleasan'
s~ojourn east and a safe and speedy re
turn to Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
|, TE BENTON BRANCH.

khe TsIagston 1rsbuaaae contributes
the following II referenceto the much
talked of Benton branch of the North
ern Pacific with an off-hand prophecy
as to the probable route:
Ever since the Northern Pacific road
reached the Yellowstone valley, and it
was announced that a branch line was
to be built to Benton, there has been
constant speculation as to the exact point
Of departure. Preliminary surveys have
been run up almost every canyon from
Forsythe to Livingston, and apparently
no route determined upon. Several
towns have, at various times, claimed
the honor. Billings particularly has
definitely announced" at regular in
teryals. that work was to be begun TAT
an early day. or Immediately" on the
Benton branch from that town. APP
parently, whenever the toWnsite COM
panyaof that m~uch-boomed town wanted
TO make a fresh collection on the pur-
chase price Of lots 1t was stated author
i~tativeiyp that the construction of the
Benton branch would be commenced at
,conca But these reports have proved
fallacioius, until Billings herself las lost
| hope, and ceased to talk Of that grand
lesideratum.
| 1--WE believe that the route for this road
benton has not yet been determined,
hd that its departure is as much an I'M
-Atled question at this day as before any
| SURVEYS were made. This being SO, the
best route IS yet to be selected. Now we
wish to make an off-hand prophecy to
|Ehe effect that the Benton branch will
set be built from Livingston. We have
% authority for the statement other
lan our own Judgment and that Of bet
~ informed~ansa~W who have given the
7iaeg cons aeration. White Sulphur
rings, al already important and grow
town. needs d railroad. The valley
which Iii is the center is n of the
st productive IN the territory. To
! towll. up the Shields river valley
AfIiyingsfon, there extends a most
ae route. Thence to Benton there
lchoice of two good routes, viz:
down SnfthEiyer to the Missouri,
iIton, or down the Mus
Gap, and from there
1ooint. Either of these
would draw upon a
productive country
sibla connection, and
time pass through a
lroad facilities. We
.titious or hasty con-
V state our opinion,
reasons stated and a
ationed, that when
the Northern Pa
start from Liyings-
LEES ON THE
FF.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1888.

ARCHBISHOP PERCELL eats and sleeps
we'll, and is in 4 Ter health than be was
w years ago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04
HOUSE.
Sun RiVer Leayings,

This house is situated on the Helena and Benton
road, just a nice days drive from Benton, making it
the most convenient stopping place on the road. 1T
is kept in frst-class style, and has the very best ac-
recommendations for Travellers On the road.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04

TERRITORY OF MONTANA, co
County Of Lewis and Clarke. 90.
I Aaron Hershfeld, cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
AARON HERSHFIELD, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 2sth day of
June, 1888. w. E.. CULLEN, Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
A. SANDS, Directors.
A. j. DAVIDSON,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04

zap, anu iIOIH tIAeAe
Either of these
would draw upon a
productive country
sibls connection, and
time pass through a
lroad facilities. We
,titious or hasty con-
Y state our opinion,
reasons stated and q
ationed, that when
T the Northern Pa
start from Livings-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-07-04

hue only" is the fay
he democracy, and Il
that this plank in
I'm next year with
ny protection for
he republican, will
ip the CANT
60 at
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-13
HOME, FARM AND GARDEN.

Fruit stains: AS these are more or
Jess acid, remove them by an alkali, as
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Lands in the Eastern States, which
lad 'trun OUT for wheat culture forty
gears ago, are now found capable OF
producing good crop.
The pride of the farmer should be
N his fields. In their beauty, in their
order, IN their product, he should place
The qualification of his humble and
honorable Chicago Journal.
"A successful farmer says he ALWAYS
makes it a rule to raise twice as many
potatoes as will be needed for his home
demand; then if the price is high he
has them to sell; if low he gets a good
value for them by feeding them out.
TO remove ink-spots and the like ap-
ply solution of Oxalic acid, not sc
strong as to remove the color of the
fabric, washing the article to remove the
surplus acid. lrOn-rust is sometimes re-
moved IN the same way.-The Household.
The more finely pulverized any
manure is made the more efficient il
will be. But if the pulverizing is ac-
complished by fermentation care must
be taken to prevent the loss of the val
liable volatile elements. Covering the
compost heaps with sodS from the road
side will do this, and when the heap is
rotted down the earth will be as rich in
nitrogen as the manure. -IOLcdO Blade.
"A prominent gardener said to us
recently: q believe thorough cultiva-
ton is the best remedy for the currant
worm. | keep the soil well TILED about
the base of the bushes, and have little
or no trouble about the pests" This is
a simple remedy and worth the trying,
and if currants are raised for market it
is not well to use hellebore upon them,
as 1t is liable to remain on the fruit to a
greater or less degree and iniure its
sale, or if the berries are washed they
will not sell so welI-Detr0U Post.
"A veterinary writer gives the fol.
lowing directions for the care of horses
after hard jaunt: A horse, after ar
irving home from a long DAVIS work,
should only be allowed the lightest diet,
for, as the limbs are fatigued. so are the
digestive powers. A little Cruel would
be good commencement to other food.
Chopped hay should on no account be
given on such occasions, as it would
probably be bolted in an unmasticated
state. A little sweet, unheated hay or
clover would be suitable, and say two
quarts of oats in a bran mash scalded
with the latter Only about a gallon
of water should be allowed at a time,
which should be slightly chilled Dur
ing the time the animal is feeding he
should have thorough, good groom
ING. ~ Y Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-13
TWELVE HOURS AFTER.

Mr.. HENRY BARNEs. the Tea and Coffee Merchant.
so Houston Street. New Haven, Conn, writes on May
16 1883: Itis with feeling of gratitude. and desire
to benefit my fellow man that write you these few
lines testimony to the value Of the greatest Of all
medicines. Eight years have been q sufferer from
kidney disorder and Inflammation Of the bladder
Sometimes when passing water the pains were some
thing terrible scaldng, burning sensation, with re-
tenton of urine with sharp pains in my side, loins
and back, extending clear TO the back Of my head.
tended to make life miserable have been treated oy
a number of our best physicians and have used any
number of proprietary medicines all to no avail OBJ
tanning no relief. How long would have continued
in this way do not know; In fact despared of get
ting relief until neighbour who had been very much
benefited by the of Hunts Remedy, advised me TO
try IT. and although had faith that 1t would reach
my case yet he spoke SO highly of its great merits
decided give 1t trial. and its has been attended
with the very best possible results Twelve hours aft
err taking the first dose / experienced relief 1
continued on in its until had used five bottles,
when all the pains had vanished, my otherwise good
health returned and am free from all pains, and am
a well man. am confident my cure has resulted from
the use Of Hunts Remedy. and that alone.
What It has done for me am positive II will do foI
others You at liberty to my name or this let
ter in any manner you see fit.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-13
Wheat Culture.

Wheat requires careful preparation
of the soil previous to seeding, for best
results. Early and thorough blowing
are called for, with crushing, rolling
and narrowing. The thorough prlver-
lzation of the soil is an important item
in wheat culture.
Depth of soil is one of the require
ments for the attainment of large
yields, for the wheat plant has two sets
of roots, the first springing from the
seed and penetrating doWnwardS, while
the second push themselves laterallv
near the surface of the ground from the
first joint. These roots thus extract
food from every part of the soil, and
the yield, therefore, depends upon its
extent and fertility.
Most farmers understand the folly of
devoting heavy clay lands to wheat,
unless these be well drained. Without
drainage the wheat will winter-kill dur
inc the successive freezing and thawing
by which the roots are broken or
thrown out. Well prepared clay or
heavy loan, with large proportion of
lime, gives good wheat yields, as do
many light and calcareouS soils. Lime,
it ought to be remembered, is an i'm
portant aid to wheat.
The quantity of seed sown to the acre
must be controlled by a number of cir
cumstanceS. Climate and season, kind
of soil and variety of wheat have a
bearing on this question. Wheats that
tiller largely need less seed than other
sorts; rich, fertile soil requires less than
poor land. On well-pulverized, Ordi-
nary wheat soils, the rule is about five
pecks of seed to the acre, while rough
land requires from six to eight pecks.
1t takes more seed when full and plump
than when shrunken.
When the ground has been properly
prepared, the seed may be sown either
broadcast or in drillS-the latter is ac-
cepted as the better way by progressive
farmers. Rolling is considered by many
an excellent practice, as it presses the
earth closely upon the seed.
The wheat crop depends much on
proper selection of seed. On soils
naturally adapted TO wheat-@rOwing the
finer varieties may be employed as seed.
On other soils the hardy wheatS should
be grown. Generally speaking, wheat
Is more productive when the seed is
taken from a soil inferior to the one in
tended for sowing. 1t is also claimed
that what is produced, both in warmer
or colder climate, will mature earlier.
The grain designed for seed should be
well ripened before harvesting.
Owing to the ever-varying character
of the different kinds of seed, their SUI
periority in one locality and inferiority
in others, it is impossible to present a
list of wheats valuable for all sections
Experiment alone is the only guide to
the wheat best adapted to special
grounds and conditions.-N. 7. World.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-13
The Alligator Fever.

It beats all how Northern man does
banker to shoot an alligator just as soon
as he gets beyond the Ohio River, and
the further South he goes the stronger
grows the feeling. It's Il sort of ''buck
fever" and nothing will cure it except
the gore of the reptile. A chap from
Rhode Island went down to Biloxi from
New Orleans with the party. Small
alligators were plenty enough along the
creeks and bitches, and every time the
Clam State man saw one he almost
kicked his boots off. He tackled every
body around Biloxi for an alligator
hunt, and he finally paid a darkey
three dollars to drive him to a lake
four Or five miles away, where the
saurians were said to be numerous
enough to crowd each other out of
water. The boys had been over in the
morning and fixed things. A rope was
tied to either end of n water-soaked log
and led into the bushes, and no sooner
had the hunter discovered a movement
in the water than he opened fire.
Oats yer game, boss" said the
darkey, as he seated himself in the
shade. and the way that old log was
bombarded was a caution. The man
made eye shots, and line shots, and dead
shots, and after he had fired about
twenty-five times he began to wonder
why his game didn't turn toes up.
Takes a heap O. lead, boss. but YOU
is trubblin' him mighty bad" ercour-
aged the darkey. and the bombardment
was renewed with determination to
die in the last ditch. Pretty soon
man broke from the bushes to the left,
and in voice of authority called ous:
Shooting alligatorS out of season Is
an Otfense punished by fine of not less
than ten dollars"
"N-o-ar'
elbow many shots have you fired?"
''Only thirty-nine.
Shooting off a revolver in the State
Of Mississippi, except in self-defense, is
fine of five dollars for each time!
Have you permit?''
Permit for what?'
''To shoot at Colonel Ford's allira-
tors. If not he can recover damages
not to exceed $500. Did you cross that
feld?'
Eyes"
mat IreSpaSS, ana the line IS not
esS than twenty-five dollars. You must
come with me!'
But. sir-I-r'
Il will bring up my horse and buggy
and you must 90 to the county seat.''
The constable started. So did Rhode
Island. They went in opposite direc-
items The Rhode Islander came into
Biloxi on canter, settled his hotel bill
without stopping to count the change,
and picking up his sachel he busted of
along the railroad track as if called to
q death-bed. When L found him in
Mobile few days later he had shaved
off his whiskers and blackened his eve
brows. He also complained of a lame
back and corns on his feet.
Say says he, as he carefully !
looked around for listeners, IF old
Mississippi feels so stuck up over a few |
ponds and alligatorS and constables she
can keep 'em and be hanged to her.
Tc ruther shoot crow any time than
al alligator" Detroit Free Press.