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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Marrow Escape of j. H. Rice and Family.

A private letter received from Col.
J. FL. Rice states that while he and his
family were on the way from Chicago
to St. Joseph, Mo, and only about ten
miles from their destination, broken
rail caused the car which they occupied
to leave the track and plunge down
fourteen foot embankment while the
train was moving at q speed OF forty
miles an hour. Mrs. Rice and the chill
dren, owing to her forethought and
prompt action, came out unscathed, save
i confusion of the eldest boys eye. She
grasped the seat in which they were
sitting, and holding them on not only
saved them but herself as WELL Mr..
Rice says he went plunging to the bot
tom, amid broken timbers and glass,
until, bloody and bruised, he was taken
out from the debris as near dead as he
cared to be. His injuries, though very
severe, are not serious, and it will not
be long until lie is all right again.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
A TRIBE OF THIEVES.
The Agency Warehouses Filled to
OverfoWing and the Indians
Stomach in the Same Condl-
ton Makes Lo Trouble
some Citizen.
The Military, With Little Else to Do,
Should Take Hand in Suppress
ing Indian Raids and
Horse Stealing.

The Piegans, who were actually starv-
ing at their agency last winter, are now
rolling III wealth." to the extent, at
least, or having all they want to eat and
wear, and, i'll some eases, II surplus.
Scarcely a day passes that flour and 9th
er staple articles are not offered lor sale
by Indians or bartered for cartridges,
canned goods and other "luxurles, at
some of the stores Ill tile vicinity OF the
agency, and many OF them, we are IN
formed, more provident than one would
expect, are storing the surplus away in
expectation that the Great Father viii
not always be SO liberal. We have no
fault to find with this condition OF at
fairs. / is only right that these wards
of the nation should be provided for,
and the least the government can do,
now all game has been destroyed Or
fled the country, is to make ample pro
vision for the support of the Indians.
For the changed order OF thlngs-fronl
poverty to plenty-great credit is due
Major Allen, the new agent, as we'll as
Ex-Governor Crosby, who warmly and
persistently seconded the agents efforts
to destroy the gaunt fiend, Famine, that
stalked unscared among the lodges.
Humanity should be grateful that their
endeavors Were successful.
But an Indian with u full stomach is
as much of a nuisance and an evil as the
gaunt specimen. He spares the cattle
mans herds in this happy state but his
mind lightly and naturally turns to
| thoughts of horse stealing and kindred
depredations. 1t is estimated by those
in positions to know, that the Pfegans
have stolen between 1900 and 1900 head
E Il L, EI11f 1,f n
least are white mems horses, the re-
mainder having been taken from the
Crows and othes tribes War party
after war party has left the agency
| during the summer and fall and we
| have heard of no efforts to put a check
on this sort Of business. At present
there is party Of about fifty III the
lower country and if tI1ey fail to get as
many Grow ponies as they want they
will complete the complement by
stealing from the whites. This has
been the programme ali summer and
will continue as long as liberal supplies
are issued and no well directed steps are
taken to stop these raids. AS a matter
of retaliation the Crows come to this
section of the country to supply their
losses III horse flesh, SO that the settlers
IL ! :. .e,.s5ss1st .ol44 uo. sites. lAo IL
dians are continually growing bolder
and horse stealing, ere long, VIII ue
supplemented by murder and other
crimes,
1t is fully time to call halt. Major
Allen should use his position and inf1u-
ence to the fullest extent to prevent these
raids and If this is insufficient, as 1t
probably would be, the troops from Fort
Shaw or Assinaboine might be called
into requisition. They certainly have
little else to do and service Of this char
acter, that might be easily rendered,
would be greatly beneficial to the haras-
sed citizens of the territory.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
THE CATTLE TRAIL.
From the Panhandle of Texas to the British
Border.

The rapidly increasing stock industry
on the great ranges Of the northwest
territories, especially in Montana, where
there are now over 100000 head Of cattle
grazing for the market, invests the nat
iOnal cattle convention, which met at
ST. Louss, Mo-, on the 18th, with much
interest. One of the main objects was
to take concerted action to influence
congress to grant right of way through
the public domain for the great ranges
of the south west to those northwest.
The trail as outlined, begins with the
northern boundary Of Texas, on the east
line Of the panhandle, passing through
the marrow western neck OF Indian ter
ritory to the southern line Of Kansas,
thence west through the public strip to
the eastern line of Colorado, then north
to the line between Colorado and Kan
sas to Julesburg, Nebraska, on the
UuiOn Pacific road Thence north west
erly through Nebraska, and Wyoming
territory around the Black Hills, east
western Dakota, along the east line of
Pyramid Park, better known as the Bad
Land district, as shown in the drawing
north to the British border. The trail
is to be six miles in width and with the
permission Of citizens Is to be dedicated
for the purposes designed forever. The
idea is to use the southwestern ranges
for breeding grounds on account of the
salubrity osfclimate, and then to trail the
young cattle in the early season to the
northwest ranges where they will have
time to become climated before the Wig
ors of winter set in. They can be
started from the southwest very early in
the spring, and reach the northwest in
good season. After having reached ma
turity III the northwest they may be
rounded up and shipped to the eastern
markets, those from Montana and west
ern Dakota via the Northern Pacific,
and those from the northwest territories
by the Canadian Pacific and the lake
route.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26

ans. He went down to Cressups and
told John Rickard and another man.
They then rode over to the cabin, saw
Indian tracks and following them in a
short time came upon the Indians, two
of whom We're riding and the other lead
ing horse The Indians ran away
leaving one horse behind. The animal
left by them was dark bay horse fifteen
hands high, branded SR on left hip,
with two white streaks in face. The
men not being armed did not follow the
thieves. 1t is supposed that all of the
horses in their possession were stolen,
the presumption being that the Indians
were Piegans as they were headed for
the north when last seen. The brand
given above is Chas. Roth's and it may
be the red skins helped themselves to
three horses from his band.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Official Count of the Meagher County
Votes.

Delegate-Knowles, r., 1926; Toole,
D., LOSS.
District attorney--Hunt, r., 1,12l !;
Johnston, D., LOGS.
Councilman-Fergus R., 1,162; Stu
art, D., 1,O1O.
Representatives. r., 1929 !;
Stevens, r., 1000; Moore, D., Liz;
Parker, D., $50.
Commissioner-Berry, r., 1,O62; Wall,
D., 1,101.
robatejudge-Badger r., 1852; Muir
ray, D., 996.
Treasurer-Folsom, R., 1,135; Nc
Clintock, D., 1,030.
Clerk and recorder-RotWitt (on both
tickets) 2,127.
Sheriff -simons, R., s26; Howell, D.,
1,315.
Assessor-W Wallace, R., 662; Snyder
D., ,282.
Supt public schools Miss Nichols, R.,
9O5; Miss Darcy, D., ,250.
Surveyor-Stafford, r., 1000; Wight,
D., 968.
Coroner-Cook, r., 1.039; Kumpe, D.,
1870.
Public administrator - Barnes, r.,
1,166; Gray, D., 995.
For the constitution, 646; against the
constitution, 979.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
The knights of Pythias Reception.

The reception of the knights of Py-
thias at Masonic hall last evening was
one of the most enjoyable affairs ever
given in Fort Benton. Fully forty
couples were present, and every one was
we'll pleased. The music was excellent,
being furnished by Wilton and Nc
Donald. A fine supper was served, and
about two o'clock the party broke up.
The knights are to be congratulated
upon their efforts to furnish amusement
to the people of Fort Benton. We un-
derstand that the reception last evening
is the first Of a series which they pro-
pose giving this winter.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
October %. 1881.
$50 REV ARD.

The above reward will be paid for any information
that will lead to the conviction of the thieves and the
recovery Of seven (D head of horses stolen from
Henry Nehoff at Power & Wells ranch, Clagett, NJ Il
One roam branded IS on left shoulder, ~ on left
thigh, also on right thigh.
One huckskin, branded j.. on left shoulder, and
heart on left thigh.
One brown branded % on left h1p, also and mon-
ogram double on left shoulder.
One brown or black, branded S on left hip, also l.
One bay, with split in each ear, no brands.
One roam bald-faced horse, with white or stocking
feet no brands.
One buckskn, branded T on left shoulder.
The above were stolen on the Cd day of September,
1884. L. g. POWER q Bro.
Fort BENTON Sept 10Th, 1884
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
THE WHITE house.
T1fany's Artists to Decorate 1t for Cleve
land-Republlcan at Washington
Satisfied with Blaine and
logan's Course.

The white house is to be put III splen-
did repair this winter for the reception
OF the new president. One could scarce
~ suggest an Improvements, were he TO
go through it, but Iitlany's artists will
be sent down here from New York, aud
what they can't think of is beyond the
ken of an artist New carpets and de-
corations and much painting will be
INDUCED. Then every thing will be
rejuvenated, SO that the old building
viii have Il new atmosphere. This Will
be mostly done before the New Year
reception. 1t has been suggested that
President Arthur give II reception TO his
successor OH the Sd Of March, as has
been done 10y IL few past presidents, but
it is not likely that that will be done
now.
In all the mass of comment made
here on the campaign, and IN all the
reasons given for republican defeat, we
have yet to hear the first word OF COM
plant against Mr.. Blaine or General
Logan, or any acts OF omission or COM
mission on their part. 1t looks as
though they were emerging from the
contest much stronger men before the
country than they were at the outset OF
the struggle. 1t is understood that Mr..
Blaine VIII live III w dsulIiS tOIl uuIlnS
the winters and at Augusta III the sum-
mers He will pursue his literary work
and manage his financial interests. One
of his most intimate friends says Mr.
Blaine will never appear in public
life again by his own solicitation. He
is able to live handsomely and is con.
| tented outside of politics.
Gen. John A Logan will live in Chi
| cago when he leaves the senate While
Mr.. Blaine is reputed to be a tWo-million-
aire, Gen. Logan, 1T is said, is not worth
$40 900. He has not lived extravagantly,
but he has paid his obligations for a
long time out of $1,000 a year. This
allowed him very small margin. He
has good knowledge of law and will
| not have difficulty IN being retained by
| clients who will pay him much more
than SIS, 900 a year ii he wants to practice
law. But there are those among his
friends who say he does not want to en-
gage in law practice.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Two nj en- Killed.

The chain ofthe bucketin the Gregory
shaft broke yesterday morning and
killed John Thomas and William
Wilcox, and broke the leg OF another
miner. The bucket of ore fell about
four hundred feet, striking the men at
the bottom of the shaft. No blame can
be attached to any one, since new
chain was forged and put on the day
before the accident. The wounded
man is at the sisters hospital.-Indepen-
dent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Straved or stolen.

From For Benton, last Nay, two work horses
bay and brown, both branded on the LETT jaw; the
bay also branded on the left thigh. He is heavy
set horse, with large name. and will weigh between
1000 and LOO pounds. The brown horse is a PAGER,
with white spot on nose and the hoofs of both fore
feet are split or broken will weigh between 100
and 1900 pounds. Both horses have some white on
one hind leg. liberal reward will be paid for in
formation that will lead to their recovery Address
the RIVER PRESS, Fort Benton, NJ. T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
FINE JOB PRINTING.

The RIVER PRESS Publishing Com
pany have fitted up their job depart
ment with choice selection Of the
latest designs in type, and are now pre-
pared to execute all kinds of job work
in frst-class style and at reasonable
prices.
Note and letter heads, bill heads. en-
velopes, bills of fare, programmes, busi-
ness cards, posters, dodgers, ETC., etc.,
on short notice.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Thoroughbred Merino Sheep.

Before purchasing elsewhere you are
invited to call and examine our thor
oughbred buck band, at our ranch-Belt
creek bridge. This stock was selected
with great care from over 100 floeks in
Vermont. Our aim is to deal III as
heavy shearing merino sheep as our
climatic conditions and the demands Of
manufactures for light, long, staple
wool will warrant PECK 81 LACY.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
REPORTS Denied.

P1TTsBURG, November 19.-Chairman
Jones, of tee national republican COM
an .nle1slo" el@#@ .-41.4, ,.c..,~tt tl-o
reports Of the committees Indebtedness.
He says that before leaving New York
last night he drew check for every
dollar owed by the committee. The
dinner at Delmonico's was paid for by
private individuals.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26

ing accounted for by the fact that pure
water is still unobtainable and proper
food and medical attendance cannot he
had. The drying up OF the streams has
necessitated tile stoppase OF numerous
grist mills along the mountain valleys,
and the population for the most part
appear to be in the most abiect want aud
misery.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
EunuvuaO canaa home sober the Othe

Funnywag came home sober the other
night.
Hadn't you better go back and come
home in your usual condition p was
the salutation of his best half as she
met him at the door.
"Bar cuss is Willin' but I'm not,' was
the paronomastic response.
1.-THE Dickens!n murmured Mrs. F.
Washington Hatchet.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
A Town Without Cats.

There is not single cat within the
limits of the town of Leadville, Col.
Cats have been imported there by the
hundreds, and in all varieties OF color
and size, but not one has ever survived
the second week Of residence. A thin
atmosphere is more deadly than the
most accurately projected bootjack.-
Baltimore Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
-.-.-u,-s@eDh-,

"You were asleep last night Wern't
you, my dear, when I came in ?" he
asked. "Yes, and it was q great bless
ing to you that / was asleep.o Il hardly
think = he returned mildly, that it was
q great blessing. It was owing to the
fact that you was asleep that I escaped
q great blessing. n. Y. Sun.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26

The newest thing in vases now is
made of lady's shoe, gilded and decor
ated. A Chicago girl made one that
way but she is not happy. Everybody
mistakes it for circus chariot. t.-Phila-
delnhia Call
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Taken Up.

brown horse, white strip in face, weighing about
1000 pounds The animal came to my place last Oc-
tober and had q leather halter on at the time He
has blotched brand on left shoulder. Ihe owner
can have the horse by proving lis claim and paying
the expense of advertising.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26

II guess" he said, "I'll go down town
and pay my grocery bill at Chester's. 81
"Why,n said Jones, Il thought Will
kins was your grocer"
$50 he is, but call him Chester be-
cause he knows SO well how to charge.
-Hatchet.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26

The firm heretofore existing under the and
stye of Harris & Lewis, doing business in the City
of Fort Benton, Montana Territory, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr.. f. W. Lewis having
purchas ed the entire interest of Howell Harris Mr.
Lewis will collect all bills and pay Eli debts OF the
concern. HOWELL HARRlS.
Fort BENTON. MT. EDWARD W. LEWIS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Notice OF Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the copartnership
heretofore existing and known the firm of Miner
q Boardman is dissolved by mutual consent. Either
OF the member OF the late said firm will collect the
debts and pay the bills.
Dated September 18th, 1854. NJ. E. MILNER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Th1eving Indians.

A day or two ago three Indians broke
into the cabin of G. ID. Clark, one half
mile below Cressup's on Cora creek, and
stole Winchester rifle, two hundred
cartridges and other articles. Clark
was herding sheep for Armington a
short distance away and saw the Indi-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
I'm the Matter of the Estate of William
Crowley, Deceased-Notice to Cred

All persons having claims against the estate o.
William Crowley, deceased, required to EXHIBIT
the same with the necessary vouchers to the UNDER
signed administrator OF said deceased, al his office
in Fort Benton, Montana, within four months from
CHARLES +. SPENCER, Administrator.
Dated Fort Benton, NJ T., September 10, 1884.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is here by given that the partnership here
fore existing between Joseph T. Perron. Thos A.
Wall and Alex H. GAIA under the partnership n me
OF Perron, Wall & GAIA, is this day dissolved by
mutua, consent.
1T .PERRON,
THOMAS A. WALL,
ALtX. II. GAIA.
October %. 1881.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Z strayed-

One eorrel horse branded J-C on lett thigh, one
white hind foot; one buckskin horse with back
points branded J-C on left thigh. Both horses
have other brands. Ten dollars reward for the re-
coyery OF each will be paid. j. X. GREEN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Strayed or Stolen.

From nv ranch on Little Belt creek, September 20.
1854 one bay horse four years old weight about 1860
pounds, branded monogram JT on right thigh.
liberal reward will be paid for the recovery or infor-
nation that will lead to the same Address,
SANFORD ALLEN,
Cora Creek, I'll. T..
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26

A Celebrated French botanist, lately
arrived in this country, is exploring the
forests eff New England in search OF the
tree that bears the doughnuts.-Th
Judge.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26


Cantrell VIM f Lane Mrs
Campbell Victor Lanfoid Mrs Chas
Chambers NJ D Mcconnell Edward
Cock C. Ii Martin jim
Cook L McGlashan ID
Cook S E 8 Morton E G
Derwent Fred Paul Leonide
Farrell VIM Potts Miss Louisa
Harrington Thos Ross Chas
Finly Jno ] schlegel Christian
Gibbons Andrew Sloan David c
Giroux JOS M Smith Horace
Gilis Jno Stanton Dick
Howe Miss Jennie Taylor JAMES
Hoffors Anne Travers VIM
Ketrean E S Whaley Phil
Lane Pheris Wood Arthur &
Persons calling for any of the above
letters will please say advertised.
NJ A. FLANAGAN, T. M.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
LIE tier List.

The following is a list of letters re-
naming in the Fort Benton posi- office
for the week ending November %. 1884:
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-10
Cremation Notes.
Tue safest ana Hest IoternaI Kemsdy.

1t Is safe TO take BRANDRKTu's PILLS at any
time, but 10 get the best results they should
be taken on an empty stomach, going to bed.
Ii is well on tho night You take them to eat
little or no supper. As no two people are
affected precisely the same by a like quantity
OF the same medicine, II IA difficult to deter.
mine the dose and IL Is something which
must be left to the discretion OF the pat tients.
We will say, though, the average dose for an
adult is from four TO ten, according TO effect
For Constipation or Dyspepsia, one or two
AIKEN every night will, in a short time, per.
form an absolute cure. 1t is well 10 take a
purRative at least once or twice n month as a
preventive OF disease, and as these pills are
entirely vegetable, and are moie with the
greatest care. we know them TO be the safest
and most effective purg6tive ever introduced
to the public. They have been sold In this
country forever fifty years, and have in that
time attained AN unprecedented popularity.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-10
Bosts, nicyc,e. ano n.y rey,,

with the opening OF the season OF outdoor
sports comes the time of trouble tor the poor
victims OF Hay Fever. For them flowers have
no odor, and the summer little or no beauty
To snuu, sneezo and wipe their weeping eyes
Tor three or four successive months ;-fnis l.
their pittable portion. There is no nelp in
sea-Voyages. thelr Is no help in high mountain
air. These only tighten the pockets and leave
the disease unabated. But there Is a positive
cure In Ely's Cream Balm. Try It. II You
continue % suffer 1t Is because you neglect a
remedy as sure as 1t is cheap and pleasant.
i32wdeodSw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-10
40 You Believe II,

That in this town there are scores OF persons
passing our store every day whose lives are
made miserable by Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Sour and distressed Stomach, Liver Com.
plant, Constipation, when tor 75c. we will sell
them shiloh's yttalizer, guaranteed TO cure
them. Sold by II. u. Cochran, druggist, SCs.
81 ana l39 North Queen street feb7eod!
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-10
Do AZ WIN Pleasure.

wangler Bros, druggists, OF Waterloo, Ia,
write' I'VE can with pleasure say that
Thomas Electric OIL gives the best satisfaction
of any liniment we sell. Everybody who
buys viii have no other. This remedy Is IA
certain cure for all aches, sprains and pains
sold by II. Il. Cochran. druggist, I37 ana 80
North Queen street, ancaster, Pa.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-10
a Clergy testimony.

w. E..Giflord, pastor Al. T.. church, Both.
well, Ont, was Tor two years a sufferer with
Dyspepsia in Its worst form. until as he states
"lite became an actual burden" Three bot.
ties OF Burdock Blood BiHerS cured him, u Il
he tells us In recent letter that he considers
IL the best family medicine now before the
country for dyspepsia. Sold by ii. u. COch.
ran, druggist, l37 and l33 North Queen street,
Lancaster, Pm.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-10
AfnarICQn Art

Photographs, EDgravings, etc, can be eX-
quisitely colored with with liquid Art ColoTs
made from Diamond Dyes. Full directions
for this beautiful art work. with a handsome
colored cabinet photo scnt TO any address for
10 cents. WELLS It RICHARDSON 4 co,
Burlington. VI,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-10

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