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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
FIGHTING BETWEEN COWBOYS
AND HORSE THIEVES.
A Cowboy Comes to st. Paul With Inter
estIng Details of HostiI1t1es over
Horses IN the North
west.
[St. Paul Day.l

lot l. IA 1dJ'1
"A Montana cowboy named James
Weston arrived in st. Paul this morn
ing from Miles City, and proceeded on
his way to Chicago at 2 o'clock this
afternoon. He reports a lively time
with horse-thieving near Fort Macleod.
TO a Day reporter he told the follow
ing:
For some time past it has been known
that there was an organized gang or
horse thieves in the country awaiting
an opportunity to make a haul, but Just
where they were was not definitely
known. About two weeks ago a band
of horses running on Mr.. Ryan's ranges
mysteriously disappeared and about a
week ago a number Of horses were taken
from the vicinity of the town OF Fort
Macleod. The former were found on
the other side Of the Kootenai river,
and the latter are being trailed, but are
not ali get recovered. Last Wednesday
at the Cochrano ranch, cowboys We're
on their way to the western end OF the
range. they discovered a band OF horses,
which turned out to be Mr.. Ryan's.
Geo. Baker and A. Vice were waiting
to drive down some steers for @. Baker
& Co., and they recognized most Of the
horses. The COchrane hOrsemen went
on their way and Baker and Vice re-
turned to Grow camp. During Tuesday
and Wednesday two men, Sleepy Joe
and Rothwell, were camped close by the
Grow camp, and on Thursday visited
the boys. They said they were looking
for horses and started for Macleod in the
morning. Along in the afternoon
Baker and Vice net them and two
others with eight horses. Baker recog-
nized Ryan's horses and rode up to
rescue them. Baker and Vice were
surrounded and told to surreader their
horses, upon when Vice fired, breaking
one mans right arm. The other three
thieves fired at Baker and Vive and
Bakers horse was killed. The two cow
boys returned the salute, wounding
Rockwell. The three others hen fled,
but the two cowboys went after them,
and brought back four of the horses, the
three thieves escaping across the border.
RothWell waa taken to Macleod and put
in the guard house. The horse thieves
were expected back with reinforcements
and the cowboys, Baker and Vice, and
some others from the Cochrane ranch,
awaited their coming. On Sunday
night they came back, six forming the
party. They were met as they crossed
the Kootenai river by the cowboys
when a general fight took. The horse
thieves all escaped but one, who was
taken into camp and a guard put over
him till morning. When the rest of
the boys awoke in the morning they
found the guard unconscious from a blow
across the left temple and that the pris-
oner had escaped. They at once pursu-
ed them and in about two hours caught
one. A scaffold was made by the boys
with the intention Of lynching the pris-
oner, but after consultation it was de-
cided to take him to the fort, where he
now lies. Armed men are after the rest
of them, and it is expected they will be
captured. 1t is estimated that over 100
horses have been stolen by the gang.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Opinions of the English Pres.

LONDON, November SIT has long
been an axiom in English politics that
the provincial press is the real baromet-
er of public opinion. In order to secure
the reading of that barometer as applied
to the American presidential election,
your correspondent arranged for tele-
graphic summaries of the editorial ex-
pressions on the subject of sixty morn
ing papers in provincial cities and
towns to be sent to London to-day. A
canvass of the result. shows with but
one exception a feeling of rejoicing and
congratulation. The solitary exception
al paper is the York Gazette (Tory),
which regards the election of Cleveland
as a slap in the face of the Irish-Ameri-
cans. The election expressed by the
other ffty-nine papers seems not to be
based upon any expectation that the
democrrtic victory will improve British
relations with the United States, as it
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
The Park Stables.

We call attention to the notice of the
dissolution of the firm of Harris q Lew
is of the Park stables, Mr.. Howell Har-
ris, who, for a number of years has been
connected with the stable, retiring, his
large srock interests in the county pre-
venting an active participation in the
business. We are sure the Park stables
will lose none Of its old time popularity
under the new management. Mr.. Lew
is a practical livery stable man and is
deseryedly popular wherever he is
known. His acquaintance extends all
over the territory. For a number of
years he was largely interested in the
freight business, and shippers found
him quick and reliable. In assuming
the exclusive management of the Park
stables he brings to bear those ripe bust
ness qualifications which insure success.
The RIVER PRESS wishes abundant
prosperity to the new proprietor of the
Park stables.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Clerks who Talked Their All.

WASHINGTON, November Tt is
said that a great many department
clerks will be financially embarrassed on
account of their bets, if Cleveland is ell
ected. They are probably thinking
more of that than what may befall them
after the 4th of March. Instead Of
hedging on their bets when the spasmo-
die. reports favorable to Blaine had de-
pressed the democrats, as it was thought
they would do, many of them put up
their last penny OH Blaine, hoping to
win largely. Many of them said this
morning they had lost heavily the
a democratic victory, which they feared
meant loss of position. There will be a
great rejoicing among those people if
Blaine should, after all, be elected.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

has long been believed England would
he unaffected either way. The argu-
ment, generally, for approving the
choice of the American people Is that
Blaine's past has been corrupt, and his
future, if larger opportunity, were at
forded him, doubtless would be still
more venal. The newspapers all make
merry over Gould's dispatch %congratu-
lating Cleveland on his victory, after
having, as was generally understood,
done his very best to secure the election
of Blaine. The Pail Mall Gazette ex-
pressed the hope that Gle veland would
not respond to the dispatch, but would
maintain u very distant attitude toward
Gould and all persons and principles
that are typified by his name.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Newspaper Comments.

NEW YORK, November 1.-THE Mail
and Express says: 1.-The official count
of the ballot in every county in the state
is now in progress. Neither party
yields an inch and every figure will be
closely s~crutinized in all the counties of
the state. A week is usually consumed
at the work, but in this city and Kings
county less time is required. Four years
ago the official canvass of the state was
not completed until November Goth.
over a week distant. Prominent law
yers on both sides will watch the COUNT
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Washington's Monument.

WASHINGTON, November 12.-The
Washington monument to-day reached
a greater height than that of any other
structure in the world, being $40 feet and
10 inches above the floor of the monu-
ment. The next highest structure is
the spire of the Cologne cathedral, which
towers SIS feet above the floor Of the
building. 1t is estimated that it will
take but twenty-five working days to
complete the monument, so there is nc
doubt of it's being finished in time fol-
dedication ON the ed of February.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
--RN N@A 1--
'rhe Swain Court Marital.

WASHINGTON, November Sits un-
derstood that Judge Advocate General
Swain, who is to be tried by court mar
tial on the 18th inst, will make objec-
tons to several members of the court
Generals Schofield, Terry, Murray,
Rochester and probably one other will
be objected to on the ground that they
are prejudiced for reasons which his
cousacil will explain to the war depart
meat. Such a course will probably
neeessitate a further p%ostponement of
trial
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Republicans in Council.

New YORK, November 1.-THE re-
publican national committee have
moved to Victors Hall, and Chairman
Jones, Senator Hobarts and Messrs.
Elkins, Chaffee and Converse are to-day
awaiting the reports of the official count
in the state. Hon. Emery A. Storrs, in
an interview this afternoon, said: ut
is the duty of Blaine to insist for a fair
count, for he has not been running for
fun, but as the representative of some
millions of people.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
The Next Congress-.

WASHINGTON, November 11.-Secre-
tary Mcpherson says that according to
his fgnres, subject to correction but not
likely to be changed, the democrats will
have 1873 members in the next house Of
representatives, the republicans 141,
and the greenbackers l, (Weller). This
gives the democrats a majority of Al
over all. The republicans gain % over
their present representation, the demo-
Gratis lose II and the greenbackers and
independents 4.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
GEORGE RICHARDS, Proprietor.
BUCKS O SALE.

These bucks consist of thoroughbred Merino and
a cross between the thoroughbred Merino and the
thoroughbred $ ~hropshire Down. We invite all per-
sons who are DESTROYS OF purchasing bucks to look at
onr ban d before purchasing elsewhere. For partic-
ulars address or call or SMITH BROS,
hartinsdale. M #
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Prominent CATTLE Man Shot

SALT LAKE, November Gus Sor-
enson, an extensive cattle man hear
Cisco, on the D. & r, G. railway line,
was shot and killed Friday by the It'd
we'll gang. They admit the shooting,
but claim self-defense in the fight which
arose on finding Sorenson stealing their
cattle. Other parties say it is more
likely to be the reverse.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
o at BraInerd.

BRAINERD, Nov. 2.-Thirteen trains
of stock on the Northern Pacific is the
record for the past tWenty-four hours,
aggregating close to six thousand head
of Montana stock passing here, and
there are en- route out of Fargo six
trains, or 400 head more.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Railroad War.

NEW YORK, November 10.-First
class passenger rates to Chicago were
reduced this morning to $1,000 by the
Erie, West Shore u Lackawana roads,
and brokers sell for less.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
New Hampshire Official Vote.

CONCORD, N. H, November 1.-THE
official returns received by the secretrry
of state gives the following as the result
of this state: Blaine 143, 166; Cleveland
80, 1876 ; st. John 1873; Butler $50; ag-
gregate vote 81 AT, Blaine's plurality
1000, Blaine's majority 1875. Conner,
rep, for governor, has majority over all
1913.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
The Fastest on Record.

LEXINGTON, November 1.-THE slate
is broken and Maud S., queen Of the
turf, has made the fastest time on record.
Time, quarter, 32a; half, LOAF; mile,
2.O91.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

ONE of the features of the worlds ex-
position at New Orleans will BET united
encampnent Of the veterans Of the
federal confederate armies.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, November S.-The week
~ bank statement shows a reserve in
crease of 1921 900. The banks now hold
ss s41 ,095, 900 in excess of the legal require
mpnfS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
FoIgcr,s Funeral.

Geneva, N. Y, 9.-The town il
rapidly filing with visitors. The
President ana suite have arrived in
town. The President was conveyed
to the mansion of ex-senator Ham
,moni whose guest he becomes
while in Geneva. Governor Cleve-
land and his party arrived in the
same car, and vera driven direct to
the residence Of VIM. J. King, in
the immediate vicinity, Secretary
Teller, Postmaster Ienerel Gress
ham, Judges Rapallo, Miller and
Andrews, and Clerk Perrin, arrived
this morning. Secretary Chandler
is with the Presidents party. 1t is
thought every member OF the cabi-
net will be here, Trains from the
east. west and NORTH are to arrive
before the funeral. The weather is
oppressively warm and the crowd
of visitors is suffering much dis
comfort.
The remains were enclosed in a
mas ive casket covered with plain
black velvet with silver mountings;
it bore the simple Inscription,
"Chsrles James Folger, born April
16, 1918, died September 4th, 1884 "
The President entered the room &C.
companied by Secreiari 5 Freling-
huysen, Teller and Chandler snd
Postmaster General Greshsm. Re-
iigious services took place; the obae-
qu:es were very impressive.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
Cholera.

In Naples the condition is NEST
narrowing. The scenes of misery
and wretchedness are most horrible.
King Humbert has been pros
toupdIy affected by the sufferings
he witnessed. He hSs made the
frat donation to the relief fund.
Rome, 9.-The Official bulletin
showing the ravages of cholera at
various portions of Italy the past
| twenty-four hours is 62S fresh cases,
aud 275 deaths. The cases in Bene-
vento and Salerno were refugees
from Naples.
Naples, Skiing Humbert, after
visiting the poorer portions of the
city, to-day inspected the Christal-
lire hospital He declined the use
Of disinfectants while making the
tour of the wards in the hospital.
The King was accompanied by his
brother, the Duke of Aosts, minister
of the interior and foreign affairs.
The burial of the dead from cholera
was found very difficult, owing TO
the unusually large nun er so sud-
denly needing interment. A soldier,
suffering from, a violent attack Of
cholera, was taken to the hospital.
and In his delirum, threw himself
from q window.
During the last twentyefour hours
there have been SO fresh cases of
cholera end 800 dea lbs in this city.
The town presents a gloomy aspect.
Images Of saints with acolytes
bearing lighted tapers, formed at
the head Of a procession or women
through the streets, who invoked
the help Of the virgin 4 large
crowd assembled outside the church
OF San GenDaro in consequence of
the report that the Virgin Mary
had descended upon the altar and
bestowed her blessings upon the
people. The doors of the church
closed and the crowd tempted
to break them open. Troops ar
irving, however, the doors were
opsned and the multitude rushed in
and fell upon their kneeR and en-
CARED in fervens prayers.
King Humbeft visited, late ia the
day,..Conchina hospital; an immense
crowd tsnGered the King an ovation
as he proceeded through the streets.
Bonfres were lighted throughout
the city and disiufec ants were
freely used.
Naples, 9.-There is a complete
b. eakdown here on the part of the
in relation to help for
cholera victims, owing to the want
of medical comforts sud stretchers.
The sick are left abandoned the
streets and no measures are or can
be taken to remove the dead,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
Republican Convention.

st. Louis. s-Fhe convention res
assembled at 9 so, General S. 3.
Gyier was made permanent chair
man. 4 resolution denounc'ng the
nomination OF Marnladuke as a
premium on rebellion was rel erred {:
also 0ne declaring it I'm wise for E, e
assembly 10 indulge in any further
liquor Legislation Of any kind whats
ever until the license law was fully
tested. The platform endorses the
administration OF President Arthur
aud the nominations Of Blaine and
Logan, aud endorses the platform
of the national Republican conven-
ton. The resolutions were adopted.
Nicholas Ford was nominated for
governor, z. NJ. Sgarkloff Lieuten
ant GoVerDo-, Major Thompson
treasurer. Jacob Sands gu itor,
David Wagner judge OF the gu
pTeme court. Adjourned.
It is understood that the three
officers not provided for On the
ticket will he filed with Greenback
nominees.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
a Policeman Murdered

Washington, 0. Police Officer
Fowler was shot and killed this
morning while IL the performances
OF his duty by q negro desperate
John Langster. The officer was in
charge of the chain gang at work
cleaning the alleys, and Langster
watching an opportunity, slipped
away from his fellow Criminals
and secreted him elf in an clubhouse
where Fowler found him, and called
on MIN TO surrender. Langster
qehed arrest, but the officer seized
hlm' when q negro named Wilson
rushed up and struggle began for
the possession of the officers pistol.
Lsngs6er finally secured it and
deliberately shot toe officer through
the heart. all this occurred in the
presencs OF bystanders to whom
Fowler appealed in vain for aid.
11angster was arrested,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
MORE BEAR.
A Boy Chased by a Bruin
Near Coalville.
An Accident Results IN his
Escape.

CoALvILLE, UTAH, Sept. I, 'S4.
Editors Herald:
Albert Sellers, a boy IA yeas of
age, in the employ of Thos. Butter.
field, as a sheep herder, met with
an accident in Eikhorn Canyon
Friday afterne u, while out among
his flock. He was passing along
the side of the mountain when, all
at once, he met cinnamon bear and
twp cubs. The boy being without
arms and realizing his periIous
position. started Il run for IFS with
MIS-. Bruin in pursuit. After he had
run about twenty-five yards he fell
over a log, dislocating his elbow
Joint and receiving other injuries.
Coming to such a sudden halt
the bear raa over him and then
reared up on her naurches prepared
for grand hug. But ) oung Sellers
not being in the same mood, slip ped
of through the brush, leaving
bruiness o return to her cub. Tho
boy came To Coalville to day to have
DR.. w. Il. Parkinson atteod 10 his
ipjuriee, who made him as comfort.
able as possible under the circu NJ
siaoce'. The bear tribe seem to
have al aatipathy towards sheep
herder' In these parts. 1t would be
we'll fof her 'ess 10 get up d bear
war, or take themselves of 10 other
quarters, where they car
watch thei, flocks in peace.
anmclested, and without fear.
Since Geo. Stevens was killed til .
heders about Carruths cany on have
exhibited considerable fear and
have been seen together ard not
single handed. The huge bear has
been seen and has killed SINE of
their sheep within ihe last few DAYS,
they say his track measures eight
loches scrtss the toes and sixteen
long. Several parties have be- n ont
hunting him. but mona have re-
ported killing bin as yet. a num-
ter hereaboGts (who haven't lest any
oears) believe the hunters are not
anxious TO meet him, l,refsriinr to
run across some other kind OF ea;n. !.
M0arFrS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
Francs and China.

Paris, 9-The Chinese wish to
bar the entrance to the Pc river at
Shahghai,o consuls of the,difl;srent
powers earnestly protes, against the
action.
1t is tfiicially sta ed that war will
shortly be declared against China.
The scheme Of occupying Formosa
has been abandoned. A fresh expo
dition of a moro important nature
than the previous ones has already
be IN prepered.
Paris, 9.-Figaro declares that if
Ch'ns issues letters of marque, the
French will hang all who may be
captured as pirates.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
Pushing Things.

Indianapolis. Gin the Blaine.
Sentinel case, the defense to day
eerved notice on the plaintiffs at
torneys that they would begin tax
ing dispositions In Kentucky on the
22d. Dispositions Of the following
named witness will be taken: At
MilIershurg Jehn miller. Daniel
A. Smith and wife, James W. Mil
ler.R. A. Miller, VIM. McMtller,
Mrs. Sue Sendusky and B. +. John.
son; at Paris-Samuel F. James and
Dr.. William Linney; at Georgetown
Mrs. Mary E Bryan, John T.
Smarr, webb Ross al Con. West ::
~ Emil eCc3-H. Todd Batteis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
Gold Discovery.

Helena, Mont, 9. There is crest
excitement at Benton over the con.
firm 'tion OF important gold dis
coveries in the Little Rocky Nouns
tainF, 100 miles northeast of that
place where the discovery was
irst reported. The citizens of
Benton sent q committee consisting
of 2. II. Aspling and D, mis- Halpin
to investigate. They telegraphed
to day that the mines were good.
About 100 claims are taken up and
those worked pay Sc to $11 per day
to the man working with the or lin.
airy gold pan. In one instance $500
was taken from pit twenty feet
square. Jerry Collins, editor of the
Benton River Press, telegrsphs that
half the citizens of the town are
either preparing to Join thes ampede
or are already gone.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
Red Men.

Springfield, ILL.,, 9-The grand
council of the United States I'm
proved Order Of Red Men opened
this morning in the State capitol
The report Of the great ineohone
reveals the fact tnas there has been
an unexampled growth in The
erder during the past year,
the increase being 6,123 and
entire membership i,497, bes
ing SIS IN excess of the largest
number ever attained. Great
councils have been fo-med in Florida
and Colorado, and petitions have
been received for great councils in
Kansas and Iowa. The total
Tribes are 5S2; receipts of
The great council are 1858 537:
total funds in the great council but
S955,6S2, available fund for cur
rent year S5SS,125. The council
marched to the capitol this morning
IN body. Great incohore George
Coliesh, Of Baltimore, was oyer-
come by the heat and for some
time lay in critical condition
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-09-10
THE MAINE ELECTION.
Republicans Score an OverwRelm-
ing Victory.


POrtland, Me-, s.-Reed's plurality
IL this district, with four towns to
hear from, Ia 1876. The missing
towns TOUR years ago gave him los
p urality.
Later returns show the Senate
will stand 81 Republicans, no Demo
Gratis, The House, as far as heard
from, will hAve 81 Republicans, 2
Democrats.
Augusta, Me-, 9-The following
telegram was sent by Postmas ef
Manley to Secretary Fessenden, Of
the Republican national committee !:
On full vote We have swept thu
State and re elected ROBBIE by $1,000
majority. Blslne's oxn city has
given majority of 252 greater than
was ever befere known, and his
county gives 3.4O0 majority"
The following dispatch was sent
to General Logan O day:
"rhe result of the election may be
thus summarized: The Republicans
have carried every county in the
t,eaSS Will LIS pOaSiIio cACSIGiOu OI
knox, which is very close. They
have elected twenty-nine Senators
and the Democrats only two; have
chosen four fifths OF the Represen-
tatives in Congress by large majori-
ties, and have given Governor
RObie popular majority of17, 600.
The Republican vote will reach very
nearly $4,000, from 4 go to 5000
larger than was ever cast befole.
Oar majority is the largest We have
had since the Presidential election
Of 1868, anu far exceeds our most
saDguine hopes.
(Signed) WALKER BLAINE"
Portland, Me-, 9.-The latest from
the House of Representatives shows
III Republicans elected to thirty
four Democrats. a net Republican
gain OF seven.
Portland, Maine, 10.-Full returns
from the First Congressional district
give Reed plurality of 9l5. In
1880 Reds plurality was III.