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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-28

u prof. Marteno and wife embarked in
mackinaw yesterday morning for Bis
marck or some other seaport. They will
stop to give entertainments at the sew
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-28


Z Drs. Archibald and Kneedler, Of Fort
Lincoln, leave with troops in a few days,
DR.. Archibald going to the coast and
return, and DIR: Kneedler to Fort Custer
and thence to Missoula. The expedi-
tons are brought about by the change
of cavalry companies, the second being
taken from this department to the Paci-
fic coast, and the first from the coast to
this Observation-Disclosures Tribune.
Henry Kennerly, county assessor, ar
rived from his home on the Teton yes
terday. Mr.. K. has been riding the
range the past few weeks, finding out
what the people are worth, and has now
about completed his work in the upper
Marias and Teton country. He says
the development made in that section
the past year is wonderful, and his as
sessment roll will show it forth to good
advantage. Many thousand head of
sheep are found where last year there
was not one, and in all other respects
The pleasure of a call is chronicled
from Sidney II. McIntire, Esq, who
arrived by the Northern Pacific express
from the east yesterday. Mr.. McIntire
is an intelligent young gentleman from
Gotham, a member of the New York
bar, and brother Of Mr.. Percival McIn-
tire, formerly on the Herald staff. and
of Mr.. McIntire, OF Waterman & McIn-
tire, Fort Benton. The present is his
first visit to the territory, and his inten-
ton is to spend the summer here and
get the benefit of our health giving
mountain air. He goes to northern
Montana to remain with his brother for
a while, and later in the season intends
to make a tour of the National Park. A
cordial welcome.-Herald.
From Fridays Daily.
Hon. r. S. Ford. of Sun River, was
in Chicago on the 18th.
G.. r. Norris returns to Judith to-
day by his own conveyance.
w. J. Minar received a large invoice
of new goods on the Rosebud.
Major Maginnis will deliver the dec
Grafton day Grafton at Gettysburg
C. M. Lanning & Co. received quite a
stock of cigars and other goods on the
Rosebud.
John w. Power and wife were Mt the
Grand Pacific, Chicago, on the 18th.
They are expected home about the first
of June.
Tommy Pembrim, one Of the Teton
roundup boys, was thrown from a
broncho Monday. and suffered a frac-
turn IF the shon1dpr. mm~s@ssE@A@a@~~m~nnmn
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-28

+ Mr.. S. FL. McIntire, brother Of Ell. G..
'McIntire, arrived in the city Wednes-
day evening and will make a visit of
some length with his brother.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-28

ZStebbins, Mund & Co.'s bank at Miles
az when organized under the national
sI,Sffpm, is to be called the Stock Grow
aanrSt National bank.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-28
LOCAL NOTES

From Wednesday Daily.
rba Fort Macleod coach left for the
9TH Yesterday, with George Stanford
az the only passenger.
rbare are six brick masons at work
-, the new school house, and they make
vi hauling every day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM DECATUR.

DECATUR, May 28.-The grand jury,
just closed, appointed a committee to
investigate the condition of the
finances in Wise county. After ex-
animation the committee report that
the county commissioners have re-
ceived pay for one regular and two
special terms of court, whereas the
law reads very plain that they shall
be allowed pay from the county for
but one special term. The grand jury
found forty-four indictments against
Judge Pickem and Commissioners
Crutchfield, Hanks, Ko'lough and
Crawford. The district judge over
ruled a motion to quash the lndlct-
ment. The question never had been
brought up before IN Wise coun-
ty, although the commissioners
under every preceding judge had
allowed pay for second special term.
Penitentiary Agent Oglesby took
the following persons from here to-
day: Jno. G. Wilson, murderer and
horse stealing, 80 years; Dick Green
wood, same charge, 20 years; Jas. Ben
nett, horse stealing, IA years; Bill
Boyce, colored, attempt to murder, 2
years; Bill Clark, horse stealing, II
years. This is the worst lot of GRIM
inals ever sent from Wise county.
Two of them broke five pairs of
shackels the last two days they were
confied in the county Jail. There still
remains eight prisoners, two of whom
are Hays and Parmenter, the Wichita
Falls bank robbers, here for safe
keeping.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
PENNSYLVANIA BANK.

PITTsBURG, Pa, May 28.-In the
extremely muddled condition of the
Pennsylvania banks affairs, in the
absence of president Riddle, the only
person who holds the key to the
secrets of the bank, end from the
reticence of the directo IS and others
concerned, no definite conclusion can
be reached. 1t is now taken for
granted the depositors will be fortu-
nate if they get five per cent of the
amounts entrusted to the bank. This
much is definitely known: The con-
Germ is completely Quilted, the assets
diminishing rapidly, and the liabilities
are swelling even more rapidly.
Those who had to cell on their re-
sources drew with an unsparing hand.
and there is little left to tell the tale.
The books shed very little light on
the identity of those who despoiled
the institution, as accounts, in the
name of fictitious capitalists, are made
getting aid, in some unknown way,
of the depositor's money. The short
age grows hourly, and from three
hundred and fly thousand overdrawn
has grown to 81 1000 to-day, and the
end is not yet. The liabilities are be-
heved to reach over $2,OC3OOO.
Last night after businesShours w.
n. Riddle, by attorney, filed confession
of Judgment in favor of the directors
of the bank for S99,75O. Judgment
was entered and execution of attach
ment issued, and put in the hands of
the sheriff with Instructions to levy
upon large list or persons, corpora
tions, and Institutions as garnishees.
The Pennsylvania bank charter was
purchased from defunct institution
and is very liberal. 1t provided that nc
stakeholder or officer shall be assessed,
or liable for any purpose whatever fol
any greater sum than the face of the
stock held by such stakeholder or off,
Par
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM SAN SABA.

SAN SABA, May 31.-The two coun.
terfeiters who have been in custody
of our sheriff for three days past, were
to-day started to Austin to answer
for their mis-deeds. They have not
disclosed ther names, but Liberty Hill
has called for them to answer for
horse-stealing, and they can probably
throw some light upon the matter.
The three Gray's, with White and
Barker, who were arrested and
brought in from Kimble county,
charged with cattle crookedness, after
giving bond here for 81, 600 each, were
carried on to Llano county to answer
the same charge. It is thought Kim
BILE county will also claim an interest
in them.
For the last few days the rains have
been heavier than ever, which has
caused some loss of life and some dis
tress. The San Saba and Colorado
rivers have been very high. Yester-
day a young lady and little boy
were drowned in the Colorado river,
near Red Bluff.
Mr.,Jackson who has steam laun-
dry near town, on the brink of the
river, moved his family up town for
safety against the high water, and to-
day some of our citizens went to the
relief of family on an island and
known to be in great danger. They
were found on scaffold which they
had built in trees, and they refused to
leave as it was only little shower
any way.
There has been no mail from Brady
this week, and the San Saba river is
still rising.
Weather clear to-day and crops suf-
fering from too much rain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
AN OHIO HANGING.

: NAPOLEON, May 29.-Wesley John
son, "a years, was hanged here to-day
for the murder, on the night of Octo-
Ter % last, of George w. Williams and
wife who lived on farm seven miles
north of this place. The crime YVES
one OF the most coldbloodcd ever
known in Ohio. There was no provo
cation whatever, johnson killing them
-hT hopping their herds open with an
,ae object being to obtain money
to support his mistress. He secured
$26 and a silver watch. johnson was
arrested and tried here last February
and convicted on purely circumstsn-
tial evidence, but has since confessed
the crime. He retired last night at 10
o'clock and slept soundly until $50.
He ate heartily at breakfast.
When the death warrant was read
to him he said it was just. At the
last hour he walked firmly to the
scaffold, and coolly asked the sheriff to
remove his collar and tie, then thanked
the sheriff for his kindness, and bid
goodbye to all, saying he hoped to
meet them in heaven. He remained
perfectly cslm throughout and asked
the sheriff to not keep him standing
there. When the black cap was drawn
over his head, he said: God be mer-
ciful to my soulp' The trap WIS
sprung at 10 o'clock. The neck was
broken. A large but orderly crowd
surrounded the Jail
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM BAsTROP.

BAsTRoP, May 2S.-Officers Scurry
and Foster returned last night with
Walter land Bob Miles from North
Platte, Nebraska, whittier they had
been in the pursuit of the noted GRIM
inals. Walter Miles is wanted for
the murder of young Taylor, at Elgin.
Bob Miles is indicted for the murder
of negro at that place, and various
smaller crimes. He had been arrest
ed last month by officers in Elgin, but
by a bold dash succeeded in making
his escape. Since that time Sheriff
Jenkins has been faithfully and la
borously working up the case, and
his deputies have been tracing the
brothers from place to place. Their
capture involved no uncomfortable
expense, and evinced detective abil-
ity of a high order. Under the adj
ministration of Sheriff Jenkins crimi-
nails seldom escape. and the bad por-
ton of our county are being rapidly
brought to law and order. Any
county might well be proud of such
officers
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM SAN ANTONIO.

SAN ANTONIO, May 28.-This after
noon, about o'clock, as officers Doeb-
bier and Westmore were trying to ar
rest half crazy drunken man, name
unknown, he resisted them, stabbed
Westmore badly with knife, and f.
nally compelled the officers to shoot in
self defense. He died in about five
minutes. He has since been identi-
fed as the son of DR.. Moore, who lives
on Francisco creek, Medina county.
His postoffice address was Devine.
He was set down yesterday as a
crank. The inquest is not yet con-
cluded.
This afternoon an unknown painter
committed suicide here.
Alderman FL. Pauly to-day married
Miss Amelia Reichter, daughter of
Alderman Reichter.
Gen. j. r. Baylor, in command of
Arizona and New Mexico troops of
1861 aud Sibley's old brigade, will
hold reunion here July 4.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
SWEPT BY A STORM.

COLORADO, TEXAS, May 29.-The
terrible rain and wind storm which
struck this place a day or two ago,
ragged with great violence for two
hours, commencing at ten o'clock at
night. Houses were unroofed and
deluged with water, some being moved
from their foundations, while others
were literally wrenched and twisted
to pieces, scarcely vestige being left
where they once stood. The Method
list and Baptist churches are almost
complete wrecks. The former, brick
structure, costing about $1,000, was
blown in end so nee ly demolished
that the whole will be taken down
and rebuilt. The roof of the two
story public school building was lifted
entirely off and swept fifty yards away
Several residences in East Colorado
are total wrecks The residence of o
F. Rogers was blown down and the
family narrowly escaped being crush
ed underneath. No one was seriously
injured. The loss is fairly estimated
at $4,000. The Clipper puts it at $780,
600. it was terrible nights work
and the sun shone out next morning
on few houses that had not in SOM
manner felt the storms wrath. w,
feel compensated, however, in tn,
babundant rain, so much needed IL
this immediate locality.
The Colorado river is on a six foo
rise, with a greater rise expected, as
Is now raining on its head waters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
ROAD AGENTS.

HELENA, Montana, May 28.-Two
masked men, mounted and armed
with Winchester rifles, robbed the
Benton coach yesterday, twenty-five
miles from Helena. They ripped the
mail bags and robbed the passengers
and treasure box, but it contained
nothing of value. The spot where the
robbery took place WIS in the canyon
at the gate of the mountains. The
robbers rode suddenly out of the tim
Der at the side of the road, and with
levelled guns, compelled the driver to
stop. The passengers-C. w. Cooper,
G. E. Dudley and F. T. Bradley-were
ordered out of the coach and placed in
line. Cooper lost SO and silver
watch, Dudley $40, and Bradley a
small amount of money and Jewelry.
1t is not known what valuables were
in the mail. The sheriff and two 9TH
ers are in pursuit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
NEBRASKA POLITICS.

OMAHA, May 28.-The attention of
of DR.. Miller, editor Of the Omaha
Herald, being called to certain state
ments relating to the recent Nebraska
democratic state convention, in which
it is said the delegation to the national
convention favor solid tariff declara-
lions, because j. Sterling Morton was
elected delegate, and for other -rea-
SONS, he says it is spite to-
wards his radical views and poll
icy, and not on account of the
sentiment of the state conven-
ton being overwhelmingly for con-
servative action at Chicago. He be-
lieves the delegation chosen to repre-
sent the state will act in accordance
with the views expressed by the dele
gates at large from the leading city
of the state. In a speech which he
delivered before the state convention,
wherein, after favoring the nominal
ton Of Mr.. T1lden for president, Mr.
Boyd said: SHOULD he refuse then, L
believe it to be the duty OF the dele
gates to the national convention tom
minor states, as far as consistent, to
consult the wishes and defer to the
Judgment of the representatives from
New York and New Jersey, and other
states whose electoral votes are 10 de-
eide the presidential contest"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
GENERAL CONFERENCE.

PHILADELPHIA, May 29.-Bishop
Fowler presided over the general
conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal church to-day.
The committee on the state of the
church called up Its report for f1ual
action.
Gov. Pattison, chairman, presented
the report of the committee on mar
riage and divorce. 1t recommends
that no divorces be granted except on
grounds justified by the scriptures,
and also that committee be ap-
pointed to confer with FL the govern
Ors of the different states to endeavor
to secure the enactment of uniform
laws on this subject.
An amendment was offered, making
it the sense of the conference that di-
vorces should not be granted but for
adultery, and any one divorced
for such reason, if he. be
the guilty party cannot be married
again by any minister of the church.
On this question, several delegates de-
sired to exercise the privilege OF call
ing yeas and nays, and they made
this demand. No notice being taken
Of them, they created confusion, but
the Bishop declined to acknowledge
their right to be heard. The request,
as amended, was adopted, A portion
OF the report of this committee, which
was expected to cause considerable de-
bate, was that referring to the color
line, as it is called. 1t came up in
two ways.
The committee presented a report
declaring it the policy of the church
that no member of any society
within the church shall be
excluded from public worship in any
and every edifice of the denomination,
and no student shall be excluded from
any school or church on account OF
race, color or previous condition OF
servitude. The minority report stated
that, in view of the action already had
on the question, further action was
uncalled for. The minority report
was voted down.
Governor Pattison made warm de-
fence of his report. He was frequent.
ly interrupted by applause. A layman
called for vote for orders. Not sus.
tanned. A clergyman did the same
with the same result. A motion tC
postpone was lost. Finally the main
report was adopted by an overwhelm.
ing majority.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

General Logan. Upon the delivery of
this letter, he remarked that it WAS
possible to do something with the
southern delegates. Tut there
would be expense attending
it, and he was moor
man. Gen. Logan remarked that he
also was poor, but he had
friend who might aid in The matter.
and gave a letter TO VIM. Walter
Phelps, and the story GOES that this
friend invested large sum in the
southern venture. The alliance is
said to be offensive and defensive
with view to control not only the
convention but the affairs of the gov
| eminent in case of success at the
polls.
Intercourse to-day with Nebraska
and Kansas people developed the fact
that Blaine'S friends have over esti-
mated his strength in thosa states, and
when the ballots are had, there viii
be division. This due 10 basing
probable action this year on the feel
ing IN 1880, but then it was not as
much Blaine, as opposition to to
third term for Grant. While Blaine's
popularity is conceded other influences
have entered in to divide the support.
No one can fail to discover the diff
ference between the management for
the two conspicuous candidates. There
Is little system, but great enthusiasm
IN Bla1ne's ranks. Arthur's followers
are like drilled army. This was re-
marked by California delegate, who
expressed surprise. He said the Pa
clic delegates started out for the
convention firm in the belief that the
q of Ulatnn n Co
conclusion, and that after the first
bSllot on which complimentary votes
for Arthur, Edmunds, Logan, Sher-
man and others, would be given, there
would be stampede to the standard
of the man from Maine. Since
their arrival here, however, their con-
fdence had been greatly shaken by
Arthur's absence. The California and
Nevada delegations held session late
this afternoon, at which the delegates
determination to stick to
Blain from first to last.
The Colorado delegation formerly
and elected w. w. Morrow
chairman. A small, but influential
of the supporters of W. Ed
mundS was held at the Palmer House
to-day, Immediately on the arrival of
Geo. M. Curtis aud Mr.. Theo. Roose-
veil. from New York. Beside these
,wo gentlemen, there were present
he conference Hon. A. ID. White, Gov
John ID. Long, senator Hoar, of
John j. Gilbert, of
New York, and Horace White,
About thirty of the delegate from
Ohio have arrived, and it is expected
,he entire delegation will be in by
Monday. A meeting of those here
will be held this morning, but it was
decided to adjourn without ac-
ion till Monday, in order that those
absent might participate. Among
hose now here are Judge Foraker,
Judge West, Amos Smith, Luke A.
Staley, and A. l.. Conger.
A meeting of the adhearants of va
ious calculates was held this after
loon at the different headquarters and
t was pretty definitely decided who
will be chosen to make nomination
peeches. These are: for Arthur,
Iartin j. Townsend, of New York;
or Blaine, j. Stewart, of Pennsylva-
ia, seconded by Judge VIM. West, OF
ohio; for Logan, Senator Cullom, OF
illinois; for Sherman, j Idge FORAKER,
f Ohio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM GEORGETOWN.

GEORGETOWN, May 31.-The exer-
cises in reading, Rotations, and mu-
sic. of the ladies' annex of the
Southwestern University, last even
ing, was quite interesting and credi-
bic. The commencement opened last
night with prayer, and the programme
was declarations for the prize in the
preparatory department.
There were several contestants, but
the prize was justly awarded to Mas
ter Jno. E Qlarle5, of Galveston
county. Subject "My Country, My
Mother, and My God;" and for a boy
of his age his oratorical ability is mest
creditable.
The judges were. q. b. Phillips, Of
Palestine. w. L. Nelmes, of Bolton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

and F. 7. Mitchell. OF Bryan, and thu
prize was delivered by the latter in {
very appropriate address for the ooca
| sion. Credit ~ due Prof. RagsdaIe, OF
the musical department. His students
manipulated the ivory with wonder.
full skill and ability.
Calisthenic exercise was the pr04
gramTe for the commencement this
ere, which was excellent, and went
through without break. Their cos
tune was very neat white skirts and
garnet waist.
Williamson County Convention.
GEORGETOWN, May 31.-The demo-
cratic county convention met in the
courthouse and appointed commit
Zee of one from each Precinct in the
county for Che purpose of suggesting
the names If the delegates; also a
committee of five 1eto appointed to
draft suitable resolutions.
On motion the convention adjourn
ed until 30 p. m.
=, The convention. convened at 80 p.
m. persHant to adjournment. The re.
ports of the committee on resolutions
and suggesting the names Of the dele
gates was received and adopted.
The following are the delegates:
James H. Robertson, ]. E. Cooper, j.
Ramsey, J. W. Porer, IL. D. Shafner
and j. H. Franbin, and alternates,
VIM. Elliott w.. II, Farley, Jos. Ell
lott, D. d. Thompson, S. p, Williams
and d. S. Chessher. These were elect
ed to the Fort Worth convention, and
to vote for Col. j. Z Coffee
for delegate from this congressional
district, and A. w. Terrell as delegate |
for the state at large.
The convention also favors the in
,truction of the delegates to the ma
;ional convention for Tilden and |
Hendricks.
By resolution, they endorsed sena-
ors Coke and Msxey's position on the
educational appropriation, also the
ariff bill; favored the tWo-thifds rule |
n the national convention, and ad-
We are to have another convention
o elect delegates to the state conven-
ion, and nominate county officers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM BELTON.

BELToN, May 31.-The foundation
of our court house was completed this
and Ben D. Lee says if the
weather keeps good he will have the
walls go up rapidly. The new water
works are nearly completed, and we
will soon have ample protection from
fire.
Farmers in town to-day, report crop
prospects much injured. All they ask
is a reasonable amount of dry weather
to get the crops clean. The business
outlook is much improved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
THE OLD STORY.

GALVESTON. May 29.-About three
o'clock this afternoon a German barber
named Peter Fieckel, who works for
George Baulhens, on Center street, was
fooling with loaded revolver, look
ing down its muzzle, when the pistol
was discharged, the ball entering
FieckePs neck. The wounded man
was conveyed to his room, where the
ball was extracted. The wound,
though very serious, is not necessarily
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, May 2S.-While in
Galveston, te day, Capt. j. j. Atk:son,
superintendent of the Direct Naviga-
tion company, received information
by telephone of the drowning of his
son Edward. The victim was on
board of the tug Louise, used to make
connection between Houston and Lib
erty for passengers on the Texas and
New Orleans railroad. and while en-
route down the Trinity river, fell
overheard and was drowned before as
sistance could be rendered. Deceased
was about twenty-five years of age
and was unmarried.