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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
THE BLACKFOOT RESERVATION
BILL.

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The chances seem to be considerably
against the opening of the Blackfoot
reservation lin northern Montana this
year. The commissioners Of Indian
affairs has written q letter in opposi-
ton to the bill to reduce the reservation
but the secretary of the interior has
overruIed the commissioner, and favors
the passage Of the measure. The effect
of this division in the department will
probably delay the passage of the bill
till next session. Mr.. Price bases his
opposition to the bill upon letters from
Indian Agent Lincoln, at Fort Belknap,
ana the Indian agent at Fort Peck
Independent.
AS q matter of fact there is no such
opposition, and there ought to be no
obstacle in the way Of the passage Of the
bill o before congress. This matter
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Adverse Report.

- WASHINGTON, May 2.-The senate
committee On territories reported adj
yerselv on the house bill, providing no
person be appointed governor Of q terri
tory who has not been a resident for two
years in the territory. The bill is OPP
posed because it seeks to limit the presi-
dent in his selection of governors for
certain territories, because it is extreme
" doubtful whether any law could
limit the constitutional power OF the
president to appoint such officers, and
for certain other eason The COM
mittee say further They are of the
opinion that the law could as well re-
strict the president in this matter to
residents in any n state, or persons or
a certain height Or weight, or particular
cOmDIeXiOn.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Utah Republicans.

SALT LAKE, May 1.-The republican
territorial convention met to-day and
passed strong resolutions for the separa-
ton of church and state, favoring a pro-
tective tariff, and making an equal stan
dard for gold and silver, endorsing the
administration of President Arthur and
Governor Murray, and favoring a legis-
latiye commission for Utah and vigor-
Gus action for the suppression of poly
gamy. Governor Murray and Gen. H.
Kimball were elected delegates to the
Chicago convention. They were in
structed to support Arthur as first
choice.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
A Chicago Oath.

"Why is my darling SO sad to-night?n
II cannot help thinking, my own,
that when you are my husband you may
be less devoted than noW.n
How could / be, my peerless queen ?
/ swear by yonder moon-'
"Oh, swear not by the moon, the in
constant mOon-O
II swear by yon bright star looking
down on
No, no! That star is a planet and
changes with each passing season.
Then, precious one, what shall I
swear by ?"
"SWear by the pork crop. That never
Observation-Disclosures Call.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
PROMPT ACTION e d

Fort Benton is as much interested in
securing the early construction of the
Helena & Fort Benton railroad as any
other town affected by it, and it behoves
u citizens to put forth prompt and en-
ergetic efforts to get the enterprise start
ed. There is no division of opinion
here as to the necessity Of securing rail-
road connection with the outside world,
and all seem ready to put their should
ers to the wheel and help the project
along. But what is needed is prompt
action. One thing is certain, and that
is that the Helena & Fort Benton rail-
road will not be built for a good many
years unless local aid is given, and such
assistance might as we'll be granted now
as next year or the year after. The
sooner the better for all concerned-and
particularly for Fort Benton and the
surrounding country. If the proper
spirit is manifested, the road can as
well be started this year as next, and
the benefits of the same secured at once.
We cannot see why there should be a
days delay. Our citizens have already
shown (by the proposition they made
to Helena) that they are in earnest
about this matter, and we would like to
see them take the lead again, and bring
about a concert Of action Of all concern
ed. and get the enterprise started as
it should be. To this end a conference
of all the incorporates ought to be had
at once, and the basis of operations de-
cided upon. Then stock subscriptions
would be forthcoming, and the success
Of the enterprise assured.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Rough on the Northern Pacific.

SAN FRANCISCO, May IA Chronicle
Victoria, B. G., special says; An as
founding discovery has just been made
that the mails which left Victoria on
the 2lst and Oath for the east and Eu-
rope never reached its destination. Rob
berry is assigned as the cause. It is be-
lieved to have taken place on the line
of the Northern Pacific. The pecuniary
loss will be very heavy. Last December
two mails from Canada and England for
Victoria, via the Northern Pacific, were
stolen.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
WEDNESDAY, MAY I, 1884.
A HOME COMPANY RAILROAD.

We publish elsewhere the principal
portion of the circular sent out by the
Helena committee and which gives a
great deal of information in regard to
the proposed enterprise. The subject is
presented in a rather plausible light and
the way clearly indicated by which the
road can be built and controlled by a
home company, this being an important
and desirable feature of the scheme.
Considering the Importance of the en-
terprise and the great benefits that
would accrue from it to Helena, Fort
Benton, Sun River, Great Falls and all
other points along the line, it seems to
us there ought to be no difficulty in Sc
curing subscriptions to the stock to the
amount desired, and if the other towns
and communities manifest the same in
terest Fort Benton does we are certain
there would be no trouble on that score.
Some of our citizens express a fear
that if the road is built in this way it
will be forever coming" and that Ben
ton will be the loser by this delay. There
is something in this if due %precaution is
not taken. But to avoid the possibility
of tedious delay and to insure the hearty
cooperation Of everybody along the
line sufficient subscriptions should be
secured to warrant the completion Of the
road at an early date. Fort Benton
must have some assurance of this before
she will open her purse strings. IF work
were commenced at both ends of the
line at the same time it would probably
satisfy all, and it seems that this could
be done as we'll as not. !.
But whatever is done ought to be done
quickly. The season is advancing, and
unless the first steps are 500 taken, little
can be accomplished this year. The peo-
pie along the line ought to come to a de-
termination soon as to what is best to be
done and then go to work and do it. To
this end a meeting of all the incorpora-
tors ought to be held at once and a
course of action agreed upon. This
done, subscriptions to the stock would
be more easily obtained and the good
work would go on smoothly and to some
effect. ##E 1
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
The Latest Democratic Scheme.

New York, April 2o.-smith Weed.
w. +. Scott, Of Erie, ex-senator Wal
lace and Chairman Barnum were to-
gether at the Fifth Avenue hotel to-day
to talk over the national situation. It
was learned tonight that these demo-
cratic leaders have been investigating
the old ticket probabilities, and were
committed to a scheme Of placing it on
the track. Mr.. Scott was quite positive
in his belief that Tilden would run, and
ex- Ex-senator Stockton, of New jersey,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Pavilion Gave Way.

CINCINNATI, May AT the close of
the base ball game to-day the pavilion
gave way and about a dozen persons
injured-one fatally. Some were taken
to the hospital, and Others were remov-
ed in carriages.
Ouvran was batted all over the field,
and the fielding of the Western club
was very poor. The following is the
score: New York Is Chicago 2; Pro-
violence /; Cleveland 2.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Green Cloth Experts.

CHICAGO, May LIN the practice to-
night for the forthcoming championship
match with Jacob Schaffer, Geo. Slos-
son, in a game of 500 points with an
amateur, made 206 in the second inning
and in the nineteenth ran the game out
and continued scoring, making the most
remarkable run on record at that style
of play, eight-inch balk line, a total of
TAI. One week ago he made 558in prac-
tice. Schaeffer's best run at this game
is 4I;3 s@sas ssF#a#8s
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07

Convention.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., May 1.-The rep
ublican state convention met to-day.
The. delegation is unpledged and unln-
structed. The personal preferences OF
the delegates and alternates are under
stood to be four for Arthur, two for Ed
munds, and two for Blaine. 81
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Coming Out All Right.

New York, May flames Keene
notifies the holders lof privileges to pre-
sent them for adjustment. Keene this
morning remarked that there was no.
thing new to give to the press but that
his affairs are gradually Strengthening
out, and that he would soon come out
all riUht.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07

THE house recently passed a bill to
allow four judges instead of three in
each of the territories. The bill is now
in the senate committee on the judici-
airy. It is said that Senators Edmunds
and Garland, of hat committee, are op-
posed to the bill, and desire the commit
tee to report it adversely, on the ground
Of additional expense to the government
and that the judicial business of a terri
tory is not SO large that three efficient
judges cannot transact it. The dele
gates from the territories feel that Ed
munds has shown a very illiberal dispos-
ition toward the territories, despite their
merits. Our Edmunds delegate to the
Chicago convention ought. to switch.
If Edmunds is illiberal as a senator, he
would probably be still more SO as presi-
dent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Base Ball.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The final game
Of base ball in the contest for the cham
pionship was played in this city to-day.
The Victory put forward their strongest
team, but the New Workers surprised
their friends by defeating the champions
in a most unexpected manner.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Congressional Notes.

WASHINGTON, May j. - The house
committee on rivers and harbors expect
to complete their estimates OF the river
and harbor appropriation bill tomorrow
or Saturday. The total amount appro-
priated will be between $4,000, 900 and
S13, 900, 900. sFs5fF - A8.#aE
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Wants Cartridges,

CHARLESTON. w. Va, May 2.-The
sheriff OF Mason county, this state, tele-
graphed here this morning for car
tridges. There is a prospect of a mob
attempting to lynch James Kerly, who
killed a man at Clinton and who was
fined 500 and imprisonment for thirty
days. The people are Infatuated over
the verdict of the Jury.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
The Maine Statesman LIS Still
the Popular Candidate e
for the Presidency.
The Rivers and Harbors Committee
Recommend an Appropriation
Of Over S12, 900, 900.
Extensive swindling Of Soldiers by
a Gang Of Dishonest Attorneys
1.-The Utah Commission Sends
as4ai in a Suggestive Report.
Delegates.

BALTIMORE, May 1.-Of the four del
egates at large to Chicago, chosen at
Hagerstown to-day, three are strong
Blaine men and the fourth is Tor Arthur
with Blaine as second choice. Of the
district delegates Blaine has Ii, Arthur
3, and Grant Y. s. r .<a
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07

WE are glad to see that Major Magin-
mis- is making a proper effort to get a
good appropriation for the upper Mis-
souri, river. The upper river is g great
deal more important from a commercial
point of view than the lower, but it has
never received anything like a fair pro-
portion of#the appropriations given to
the river. It is time justice were done
III this regard.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
THE RIVER PRESS.

was brought to our attention some days
ago by a letter written by Delegate
Maginnis to a friend id this city. He
putth case about as the Independent
puts it, only that he expressed the be-
lief that lie would secure the passage OF
the bill even against this opposition.
Having good reason to believe that
Major Lincoln did not oppose the reser-
walton bill, we telegraphed him and got
the reply published some days ago, in
which he expressly states that the bill
in question is acceptable to him. The
only letter written by Major Lincoln to
the Indian department on this subject
was published in the RIVER PRESS a
few days ago, and was dated October II,
1883. He has, however, modified his
opinions somewhat since then, and is
now convinced that the reservation as
marked out for his wards in Delegate
Maginnis' bill is all that could be de-
sired.
Somebody seems to be laboring under
a serious mistake about this matter at
Washington. The alleged opposition to
the opening of the reservation is only
imaginary, and without foundation in
fact. We trust that Delegate Maginnis
is not trying to make his constituents
in Choteau county believe there are
some serious obstacles in the way Of his
bill, so that it can go over another year
Or two in the interest of somebody. It
does look a little that way, but we will
not believe it until there are further de-
velopments.
In order to completely break down
these supposed barriers to the passage
of the reservation bill we hope that Ma
jor Lincoln will at once telegraph his
views of the situation to Indian Com
missioner Price and Major Maginnis, so
that his supposed opposition may not be
made the cause of the defeat of the
measure. BY doing SO Major Lincoln
will not only set himself right On the
subject but will also confer a favor upon
the citizens generally of northern Mon
tana. ~ +1 . & "a ##6 NJ
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
MAXIM /.

BAY-1e hands, bred by A. J.. Alexander
lucky; got by Belmont, sire of Nutwood' > Aen-
Wedgewood, 2:1s. ETC., by Alexandeg,s ah5 5iS%@,
dam Primrose. dam Of Prineeps, by Alexan ndIaalah,
dallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14, at S75aoo 40 40
season. #s8& ue
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
SHOP.

BAY-1e hands; got by, Princeps (sire Of Trint.
by Sentinel, 2:2s, at 5000 the season. N4' sentry
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
Z LOMoND, Jr.

SoRREL-Got by Ben Lomona. trial 2.qs ON
Blue Jay, 2:29: dam by Morgan Sumpt r. by Es ~ y
$50. Limited and terms private. NSsei
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-07
VOLUNTEea

BROWN BAY-Got by Volunteer, sire of St. Julie
1:111: dam Kentucky Girl, by Blue Ball, sra a
Will Cody. 2:1e. Limited and terms private. ~
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26
A Glorious Climate.
SAN FRANoIsco. Dec. q 1894

r. "a - -
DAN FRANCISCO Dec. D, 1854
Tor Sentinel The story of Califor.
genial climate is heard the world over,
bssble, the Californian holds it as more
huable than the soil, for while two hun
fred dollars an acre is often paid for land,
5only about fifty dollars is allowed for the
soil and one hundred and fifty for the climate
upon it. The peculiar feature OF Califor
MAS climate is its excessive dryness in the
summer season. This has its advantages
and disadvantages. With rain in summer
grapes could not be produced, and with
out it corn and grass will not grow. As all
such productions are useful in advancing
the prosperity of the State, the Californian
runs opposition to nature and supplies with
his own hand such moisture as the thirsty
plant may need. Irrigation is becoming
general.
Nor are the effects of the climate confined
to the soil, the fountains and streams of the
human system are affected by the dryness
The fluids of the system are dried up with
astonishing rapidly. Human internal ir-
rigation is well nigh universal. And what
is used to replenish the exhausted constitu.
ents OF the body? Claret, California caret
But why not use water? Water is impure,
very impure. The water OF the rivers is full
Of sediment and that of the wells is alkaline
The wonderful purity Of the atmosphere has
its purifying influence upon the growing
grape rendering its Juice remarkably pure
and healthful. Hence California claret is
said to be wonderfully beneficial to the ex-
hausted system. The conscientious viticul.
turist, to whose interest it is TO have the
people consume the greatest possible quan.
tity OF claret, contends that it is not intoxi-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26

The vote of 1855 yeas to so nays, by which
the House last week suspended the rules and
passed the bill to establish Department of
Agriculture, with a Secretary entitled to
take place in the Cabinet, was certainly
strong. Yet it does not necessarily indicate
that the bill will become law, as recent
history shows. In the Forty .six Congress
like bill received within one of two
thirds affirmative vote in the House. In the
Forty .seventh Congress it was passed by
the House, under suspension of the rules,
by a vote of 1888 TOT. Yet here it is, still
coming up as an unenactcd measure, and
the vote in the present House is much
less overwhelming than in the last, while
the short session lessons the chances of
success
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26

ly we become the slaves of degrading and
enslaving passion. The innocent joys and
amusements Of the hour may not contain
within them sufficient of exhilaration and
the rib.clad conventienalities Of society may
suggest some stimulant. 1t is then, perhaps,
that the fire is lighted which may swell in
volume and fury until its hideous and fright
full flames fit across broken hearts and
ruined misunderstanding along its black
ened march the gaunt skeleton of want and
poverty. 1t may be in this hour that the
first cloud gathers upon the horizon of a
life which may grow in proportion and
blackness until once noble manhood is
wrecked and shattered-hand in hand with
the dark shade of sin travels the dark
shadow of shame, the two creep on together
through dark passages and darker ways TO
the bitter and melancholy end.
AS we close this article we deeply realize
that with the birth OF this morning, in many
Of the homes of our readers, there will be
unalloyed joy and gladness, and large family
circles will gather around the cheerful board,
asprecious household circles, unbroken, none
of the loved ones absent, from the venerable
grandsire down to the youngest love-blos-
som of the family. With these will be the
merry laugh, the delightsome memories, the
cheerful congratulations, and love-speaking
presents. In the midst of these cheerful
happy scenes, the SENTINEL makes its ap-
pearance and begs leave to rejoice with
those who rejoice.
In other households there will be shadows
that even the precious greeting of this holi-
day morning cannot remove. Mingling
with the remembrance OF many joys and
blessings will be the sad memories of absent
ones. Around the Christmas table will be
seen many seats that were occupied a year
ago; there is a broken link in the silver
chain at the hearths. Some of these absent
ones may have been nipped in the early
budding of life some have gone down to
the grave in rich and venerable old age
They are gone, and their absence will be
peculiarly felt during this cheerful day, mel
lowing the rejoiciugs OF many heart. With
these too, the SENTINEL desires to sympa
thize and add its expression of sorrow with
those who weep
A merry Christmas 10 our friends, ant
may it be jeweled with joy for each and al
is the heartfelt utterance of the SENTINEL
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery COUNTY
sitting as Court of Equity.

nRDERED this 10th day of December, in
" the year 1884, that the sale made and re-
ported by Samuel G. Harbert and Edmund ].
Roberts, Trustee in the above cause, be rati-
fed and confirmed unless cause TO the contra
ry thereof be shown on or before the 9th day
of January next; Provided a copy of this
order be inserted in some newspaper published
at Rockville, in said Montgomery county,
once in each of three successive weeks before
the said 10th day of January aext.
The Report states the amount of sale to be
1928 90.
f. B. PRETTYMAN, OK
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
dec 1874 Il. B. PRETTYMAN, CPk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26

In order that all connected with the office
may have the privilege of enjoying the holt
days we this week print and circulate our
paper one day in advance.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26
Big Interest for Poor Men.

penny saved two earned savings of Poor
while nearly this shemng ackng
Tor ways to make money few equally hard BY
saving money we do not being misery pvng proper
food and ment and reasonable pleasure only real use that
money any individual tho Of comfort brings
wisely one of the best Some
Sn with reasonable profits They all they
they get the shrew they believe Since the Ten pc
Cent Clothing House opened business told we
were very silly to sell goods such margin profit
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26
r O r S A L & a.,

A VALUABLE FARM Of upwards o. 1870
"A Acres. The property is very desirably
located in every way and about three miles
west Of Rockville. II Is under good fencing
and improved by a new FRAME HOUSE, Of
ten rooms, and other convenient buildings. -
There isa fine Orchard, abundant water and
good timber, and about thirty acres down in
grass The land is under good cultivation
aud presents an attractive appearance. The
owner retires from farming and offers the
property at Il reasonable price. For further
particulars see or address
X. WATKINS,
Derwood, Montgomery county, Nd.
oct loft Agent for owner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26
THE SUN.

AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER OF
Democratic Principles, but not Controlled by
any Set of Politicians or Maaipnlaiors; De-
voted TO Collecting aud Publishing all the
News of the Day il The most Interesting
Shape and with the greatest possible Prompt
ness, Accuracy and lmpariIali'yi and to the
Promotion OF Democratic Ideas and Policy
in the affairs of Government, Society and In
dusiry. NWH
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26
ADJOURNED MEETING.
O r D Z r N I 81.

nRDERED this 23d day of December, A
" D., 1884, by this Court that the sale
made and reported by George Peter, Atlor
ney for Columbia Mitchell under mortgage
from George A. o. Hare and Mary K. O'Hare,
be ratified and confirmed unless cause TO the
contrary be shown on or before the 18th day
of January next: Provided a cop1 of thi;
order be inserted in some newspaper printed
at Rockville, once in each of three successiv,
weeks before the said l7ih day of January
next.
The Report states the amount OF sales to b,
$4,000
Il. B. PRETTYMAN, Crk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Tesl: ss
dec 26-3t +. B. PRETTYMAk, OPk. Z
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-12-26
Seven Reasons for Saving ::

odand n
real possible. W 'ner0S' Roodsashear
rms nsng the buyer Clothing the who doesn't unsc
il.
Our goods marked one cent, There
the etrade 'o oreea 10 soop TO
we DON'T deal shoddvor
"'''"s
you" money Best goods AT lowest the ' o'