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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
Ell MAHDPs ALLEGED FOLLY.
5000 Men Lost in an Effort to Make
Them Walk on Water.

CAIRO, Dec. SIT is reported at Dom
COLA that Ell Mahdi accepted the challenge
to his prophetic powers proposed by Gen.
Gordon. 1t is asserted that he tried to
make his followers walk across the Nile
and thereby lost 1900 men. According to
other reports, however, Ell Mahdi remains
at Margiat and is making no attempt to
intercept the conveys sent by Gen. Gordon
to Shendy. This inactivity on his part, it
is said, is having tendency to weaken
the popular belief in the sacredness of
his mission which has prevailed among
the natives.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

He has confessed that he did the East
st. Louis job. He says that Lieut..
Thomas Duffy, of the East st. Louis pO-
lice, stood in with him and shared the
money. Lieut.. Duffy has been arrested.
There is considerable talk in East St.
Louis, but no city official is directly i'm
plicated in the affair, and there does not
seem to be any evidence in that direction.
1t is now positively asserted that no city
scrip was taken from the vault by the
burglars and the entire loss by the rob-
berry is placed at a trifie over $1,000.
Clark and Duffy had a preliminary ex-
animation this afternoon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
REFUsALs TO PAY RENT.
The Skye CrOfters and Idle French
WOrkmen Adopt Similar Tactics.

WOrkmen Adopt Similar Tactics.
LONDON, Dec. S.-The Skye crofters
publicly announced that they will make
no further payments of rent until it has
been reduced. They declare that they are
unable to pay the sums demanded because
of the impoverished condition to which
they have been brought by the long con-
tinuancn of nXcpssiVn rpnts-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
Arthnr Not to be at the oneninr-

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-President Ar
thur has notified the managers of the New
Orleans Exposition that it will be impos-
sible for him to leave Washington to at
tend the opening of the exposition on Dec.
16, but he hopes to be able TO visit the ex-
position during the month of January.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
The seeds of sickness and OF death

In a disordered mouth are sown;
When bad the teeth or foul the breath,
Both soul and body, loss their tone,
Till SOZODONT's brought into play.
And sweeps those dire defects away.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
BANKERS INDICTED FOR LARCENY.

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, Dec. S.-John M.
Masterton and Philip Lucas, Jr., composing
the firm of J. M. Masterton & Co.. private
bankers at Mt. Vernon, have been indicted by
the grand jury for larceny in the first degree
for having received money from depositOrs
and persons doing business with them when
tney were fully aware of their insolvency.
against the firm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
READY FOR BATTLE.

On Sunday evening the Sheriff and posse
came from Ashton and demanded the records.
which were refused, and they retired threat
enlng TO come In stronger force. Redfeld
prepared for resistance, barricaded the Town
Hall, placed a company of armed men inside
and threw out line of defense around the
town. Rumors were current that the town
would be burned. This morning about 1000
armed men from Ashton and Frankfort
Invested Redfeld and demanded the de-
livery of the records. At this point
the court stepped in with an order which for
bids the removal of the records from Redfeld,
but commanded their delivery to the Sheriff.
The order was Obeyed, and the forces on
both sides drew off. Dispatches from Frank
fort conclude: 1.-THE matter is not vet
settled. 1t is the intention to wait a few days
and then proceed with all the force which can
be raised, if the court refuse to grant the re-
quest of the people for a return of the records.
All county business has been suspended. and
intense excitement prevails in every portion
of the cOuutV -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
BLUE COAT AND BURGLAR.
A Lieutenant of Police Implicated IL
the Fact 81 Innin Lob

A Lieutenant of Police Implicated in
the East st. Louis Job.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. Son the night of May
81 last the City Clerks Office in East st.
Louis was broken into, a hole was
punched through the wall OF the brick
vault and some $4,000 in money and
$4,000 in city scrip were distracted.
Every effort was made to find the burg
lars, but without success. Recently
band of burglars have been operating in
this city and different parts of the State,
and suspicion fell on their leader, Charles
Clark, as being implicated in the East
st. Louis robbery. Clark was arrested in
Springfield and brought here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
HOW NEW YORK Is AFFECTED.

NEW YORK, Dec. 8.-Opdyke n 90. had
capital invested of about S25O,OOO. and denosits
amounting to $l,000.000. Their contracts on the
NIoeW ork stock Exchange will not exceed
500 shares. and it is said that neither indi-
vidually nor as firm have they speculated to
the extent of q single share
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE.
As a Brain Food

DR.. s. II. Newcomer, Greenfield. O..
says: sAIn cases Of general debility. and
tOrpor Of mir and body, it does exceed
ingly Welv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
ALL A SISTERS WORK.

Tonight dispatch from Fort Atkinson,
where the family formerly lived, and were
much respected, says that the report was re-
celved there from Whitewater that a tnird
sister, Miss Nettie, died there to- day of poison,
making the hfth member of the family; that
that in this case it was suicide, and that
before death Nettie confessed to having
murdered her parents and two sisters 1t is
also asserted that she confessed to poisoning
another person, though this is doubted. No
cause Is assigned for the murders. Her own
death was brought about by fear of exposure
through the analysis of her sisters stomach.
Nettle was school teacher and has two sis
ters stIll living at Fort Atkinson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
POISONED HER FAMILY.
The Mysterious Death of Four Person
Explained by Fifth on Her Deathbed

The Mysterious Death of Four Persons
Explained by a Fifth on Her Deathbed.
CHICAGO, Dec. S.-One of the Sunday
papers published telegram from White
water, Wis, saying that last Tuesday
Miss Annie Horan, of that place, died
suddenly under circumstances indicating
that she had been poisoned: that about
two years before her father, mother and
one sister died within a short time of
each other under similar circumstances,
and that though it had created talk
nothing was done.
This was revived by Annie's death. and to
seCtle tue question definitely her stomach
was sent to a chemist for ANALYSIS. The deaths
OF all were surrounded by complete mystery,
no one being suspected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09

r,u Details OF the Jasper County
Homicide-In Glynn County the Muir
terer or His Friends Wife Goes to
Isil for Life-A Huge Petrihed Tooth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-09
THE HEAD MONEY CASES.
WAR OVER A COUNTY SEAT.
Dakota Towns Follow an Election by a
Resort to Arms

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-The adjoining towns
of Ashton, Frankfort and Redfeld in Da-
kota were contestants in 1880 for posses
sion of the county seat, the records being
at Ashton.
The people of Redfleld claim that at that
election their town secured a majority of all
the votes cast and was entitled to possession
of the county records, but that the
returns being in the hands of
hostile towns the result was not
declared until a few days ago, whereupon
the citizens of Redfeld determined to take
possession of the records. The result as
gleaned from dispatches from Frankfort and
Redfeld, giving both sides. seem to be as fol-
lows: Saturday night body of men from
Redfeld went to Ashton, took all the county
records from the Recorders Office, conveyed
them to Redheld and deposited them under
guard in the town hail.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Reports of Republican State
Conventions, Blaine Being
the General Choice for
the Presidency.
Large Shipment of Young STOCK TO
Montana--The Discussion on the
Tariff Bill to Close May 10TH
Rumored Appointment Of
General Sherman, Etc.
Convention.

HURON, Oak, April 24.-The conven-
ton assembled last night at 1880, but
pending the report of the committee on
credentials business was not resumed
till 10 o'clock. After the matter OF con-
testing delegations had been disposed OF
the committee on permanent organlza-
ton reported by a 213 majority in favor
of the motion. The report Of the COM
mittee was adopted. The craftsmanship
of the permanent organization was given
to Col. Mcpherson, of Chicago; b. H.
Sullivan, of Aurora, was appointed sec
rotary, and t. V. Eddy, of Wolvertown,
treasurer. Owing to the lateness OF the
hour the chairman did not make q very
lengthy speech, but strongly advocated
an election of Blaine delegates.
Byron e. Ray, of Brockish Robt. &.
Wallace, of Stuttman and II. Welch,
of Aurora, were put in nomination, and
received the following votes Ray, 1873:
Wallace, 1888 and WEIGH, SO. Ray and
Wallace weae duly elected.
Resolutions were presented favoring
the division of the territory near the
46th parallel of north latitude, and the
admittance of the southern half into the
Union as a state.
After giving three cheers for Blaine
and Lincoln the convention adjourned
sine die at 5 p. N.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Michigan Republican Convention.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April "a
The report Of the committee on creden-
tails was unanimously adopted and the
organization was completed by the cleo
ton of vice presidents and secretaries
by districts. The report of the commit
tee on resolutions was read by the chair
man, Robert Warren, and after a dis
cussion the platform presented by the
committee was adopted. The delegates
to the Chicago convention were then
chosen. Their presidential preferences
are as follows: Blaine, Is; Edmunds,
4; unknown, .. The delegates at large
go uninstructed. Their preferences are
unknown.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30

THE bankrupt bill, as passed by the
senate, constitutes the several district
courts of the United states and terrific
tories and the supreme court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia courts of bankruptcy
with jurisdiction over all questions of
claims, assets, exemptions, compositions
and discharges. For the purposes OF
bankruptcy the courts shall always be
open, as we'll in vacation as in term
time, and when the district judge, from
any cause, is unable to act, the circuit
Judge may do so on application of any
party interested. The district judge
may certify any question of law in
volved in the United States circuit court,
which is given general SUPPLEMENTARY
and jurisdiction in all bankruptcy pro-
ceedings, and the decision of the circuit
courts have to be revised by the supreme
court of the United States, except upon
a certificate Of disagreement between
two circuit judges. The circuit court
shall appoint in bankruptcy as many
commissioners as may be necessary, not
exceeding in any state the number OF
members of congress to which the state
is entitled each commissioner to give
bonds in the sum Of 5 700 for the faith
full performance of the duties. He is
given all the powers Of a master
in chancery, and may represent
and act for the judge i'll holding meet
ings and conducting the business spec
tally committed to him. The circuit
court shall also appoint a supervisor Of
bankruptcy for each judicial circuit,
who shall personally examine the adj
ministration Of bankruptcy proceedings
in his circuit, call the attention of COM
missioners, clerks and trustees to mat
tiers which would facilitate a speedy and
economical settlement, and move the
court for action against delinquent trus-
tees. He shall visit and inspect the
office and business of every commission
er and clerk in his circuit as often as
once every six months, and make a re-
port to the circuit court. The super
visor's compensation IS fixed at $4,000 a
wear. the commissioners $1,000. The
court may, however, decree him a fur
[ther allowance, not to exceed $40 for
each case instituted before him during
The year, but not more than $1,000 in
any u year.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
A Band of Murderers.

LONDON, April 25.-The Sicilian po-
lice have discovered IA remarkable MUIR
derers' club near Palermo, consisting OF
fifty-nine members pledged to murder
for their common advantage and profit.
The murderers undertake to execute
private vengeance for hire. A branch
club consisting 1T forty-five members IS
established at Sicarlzza, and within the
past few months the latter club alone
has killed thirty persons. Members OF
both clubs are imprisoned at Palermo
and will be tried in May.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30

HELENA's answer to the proposition
made by Fort Benton in reference to
the proposed Helena & Fort Benton
railroad has not yet been received.
Prompt action ought to be taken in ref
erence to it. IF this enterprise is to be
commenced this season it is about time
the preliminaries were being arranged.
IF the same spirit is manifested at Hele-
ma and other points along the road that
is shown by the people of Fort Benton
the road can be built, and COM
menced at once, otherwise it will not
be. A local subscription of $500, 900
to the stock of the company will
insure the construction Of a broad gauge
road, or the same amount contributed
by a local company will build a narrow
gauge road. Either would be accept
able to Fort Benton in the present en-
Urgency, and this city stands pledged to
contribute her full portion towards the
one that may be considered best. Let
the other interested parties speak with
as much vehemence, and the enterprise
will be a success.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30

AN intimate personal friend of Presi-
lent Arthur has Deer interviewed as to
the latter's opinion of his nomination.
He says the president does not seek the
honor but would be very much gratified
if it was conferred upon him.. In re-
viewing the administration of General
Arthur this gentleman, who appears to
speak ex cathedra, points to the presi-
dents efforts to promote harmony in the
republican party, his devotion to civil
service reform, his veto of the river and
harbor bill, and recommendation of the
2-cent postage law as acts which entitle
him to the respect Of the whole country.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Severe Sentences,

CINCINNATI, April p. : Unusually
severe sentences were passed by Judge
Matthews, against recently convicted
prisoners. John Walker, who went
into Schmidt's drug store at night and
with a drawn revolver compelled the
clerks to deliver money, was sentenced
for ten years in the penitentiary. Dan
Flanagan, for a similar offence about
the same time, got fifteen years. M.
Gibbons was sentenced to six years F.
Hogan to seven years; John Kirwin to
five years; and Fred Nye, horse thief,
to fifteen wears.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
THE abundant rains in California in

THE abundant rains in California in
sure, it is said, good crops and good feed
for stock not only fol- n year but for
three years. One of the immediate con-
sequences has been the sudden and con-
siderable rise in sheep. It is estimated
that this cause alone has raised the price
of sheep on an average from so cents to
81 per head. This will stop the driving
of sheep into Montana for the present
year and indirectly raise the value of
those now in the territory. The large
loss On pilgrim sheep that has occurred
the past winter will lead probably to the
shipping in of more by railroads, SO that
they can have time to recruit in strength
and flesh. It is likely that the demand
for sheep in Montana will rule high for
years to come. The experience Of the
past winter has been of the greatest
value, as it has demonstrated that at
moderate cost sheep can be carried
through the hardest Winter.-Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Newslets.

Representative Regain, OF Texas, will
recover.
Iowa is for Blaine, and North Caro-
lima for Arthur.
The New York Independents are for
Edmunds for president.
The reported uprising of Indians at
MitchelIs place, Arizona, is said to be
without foundation. st t
The Minneapolis council on Saturday
night voted for high licenses-$50O per
year to sell spurious liquors.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
PATHS Farewell.

NEW YORK, April 25.-The closing OF
the Italian opera season at the academy
of music tonight was the occasion OF an
ovation to Patti. The principal roles II
Semiramide were frequently recalled.
At the close Patti sang Home, sweet
Home,u creating a scene OF
enthusiasm. La response to calls she
made a speech, promising a brilliant
season next Vear.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
For Ben Butler.

LEWISTON, Me-, April 24.-At the
state greenback convention to-day four
delegates at large were chosen to the
national convention. Resolutions were
passed that the government alone should
exercise the function Of issuing all cur
currency. 1t declares against all mon
opolies, and that Gen. Butler for presi-
dent will be unanimously approved
the plank Of the Chicago platform of
1880 was ratified.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Congressional Notes.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Represen-
tative Stewart Of Texas was to-day di-
rected by the house committee on for
eign affairs to prepare a bill providing
for the appointment Of three commits
sioners to visit Mexico and Central and
South America and secure information
relative to increasing the commercial
interests between those countries and
the United States. The bill to contain
an appropriation of 10000.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30

If we could have a national primary
election, giving every republican and
democrat a vote in the selection Of an
didates, Blaine would be the choice of
the former and Tilden Of the latter, by a
large majority. But the chances are
that neither of them will "get there
Mr.. Blaine because he can't, and Mr..
Tilden because he won't.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
OF IIiks,ly.

ST.. Louis, April 25.-It is reported
here that Governor Crittenden mas APP
nointed Gen. w. r. Sherman brlgaoief
general of the militia OF the eastern ols-
utrict of Missouri, but up to a ate iou1
last night in could not be ascereaineu
whether the general had received Tue
appointment. As there are legal ops.a.
Giles in the way of the generals
the position it may be safely stated 'ha'
he will decline the proffer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
I'll RIVER PRESS.

territory at the Chicago convention June
Sd, but when it comes to the real battle
the perpetual Martin-they will stand
united together and Montana, for the
second time, will be represented in con-
gress by a republican. The democrats
have no "walk-over'' before them this
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Cattle Shipments.

ST. Paul, April M.-The Northern
Pacific has contracts for the shipment
of $500 young stock to Montana during
the present week, to be distributed as
follows: Fallon 1000; Miles City $500;
GIendive $500 Billings 1,500; McClel-
Ian | 400.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Shooting Scrape.

GALVESTON, April PA San Marcos
special says: At Long Branch school
house. in Guadelupice, eight miles from
San Marcos, at the close of the Sabbath
school, a difficulty arose resulting i'll the
killing of Houston G. Earg by Gus
Scrutchins. Willy Walton, In endeav-
oring to prevent the party from fighting,
was shot through the shoulder The
cause of.the shooting was an old teud.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
The Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The leaders
of the tariff discussion contemplate clos
ing the general debate May Is. Kasson
wilImake the closing speech on the re-
publican side. He intends to make a
motion to strike out the enacting clause
of the bill.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Extensive Fire.

GLENN FALLS, n. Y, April 2s.-A
terrible fire is raging here. The losses
will reach over 100000. Union hall,
the opera house and Presbyterian church
are burned; also fifteen stores and twice
as many offices. The fire is still raging.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Excursion Rates.

CHICAGO, April 24-The eight eastern
trunk lines announce that they will sell
excursion tickets to Chicago during the
session Of the republican national con-
vention one fare for the round trip. The
superintendent of the western and
northwestern roads out of Chicago will
sell round trip tickets for one and one
third fare.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
IT is now but little more than a month

IT is now but little more than month
until the next president Of the United
States will be named at Chicago. The
contest for this great honor seems to be
a friendly one. No great personal an
tagonism has yet been manifested. In
this respect the contest is exceptional,
lacking entirely the bitterness of former
struggles. When the successful man is
named-Whether it is Blaine, Arthur,
Edmunds, Lincoln, or somebody else
he is certain Of the support of a united
party. There will be no sulking among
republicans this time.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
TO be Hung.

HUNTERS POINT, i. T., April 28.-The
negro Rugg, convicted of the murder of
Annie Mabee, has been sentenced to be
hung June 9Th.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30

IT is'stated hat Tilden positively re-
fuses to accept the nomination for the
presidency. But it must be remember
ed that Sammy is a sly one, and while
he says he won't have it, will probably
syield'' to the demands of his party
when the time comes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Ordered Home.

WAsHINGToS, April 28.-Capt. Chas.
C. Carpenter, commander of the Har-
ford, the flagship of the Pacific squad
ron, has been ordered home for eXamin-
alton and retirement.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Arthur and Lincoln.

New YORK, April 25. = Benefits
evening paper, the Telegram, III out
to-day with Arthur and Lincoln at the
head of its columns.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Accident AID Loss of Life.

PORTSMOUTH. Eng, April 28.-The
cavalry barracks, in process Of erection,
suddenly fell this morning. The work
men, who were convicts. were buried in
the ruins, The loss of life is large.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Resumed Work.

IRVINE STATION, Pa, April 2S.-Two
thousand miners, who have been on a
strike for the past ten days, resumed
work this morning, their employers
yielding to the demands to remove the
one inch increase.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
A Big Offer.

NEW YORK, April 3.-Englsh cap
italists are said to have offered Trinity
church of this city IS, ZOO, 900 for their
block on Broadway, opposite VAN
street. They purpose erecting a mann
moth office building.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-30
Khartoum Fallen.

ALEXANDRIA, April ga native
paper publishes the m that khar-
toum has fallen, and that Gems Gordon
is a prisoner. The natives have signed
a petition for English protection for ten
wears.