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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-17

ADIrFERwNr Way or THINKING The
people of the country are pronounced
in opposition to continuance OF the
Northern Pacific land grant, and to the
resolutions recently passed by the Cham
her of Commerce concerning the grant.
The company holds its grant in King
county by virtue Of the building Of the
PuyaIlup Valley GOAL road--a road
built principally HI measure of hostil-
ity to King county, and the giving 10
which OF grant Of land WAS wrong
of the most fragrant character -espeo-
tally grant In King county. The grant
Of this land has operated to hurt the
county and people in q double way;
first, in taking their lands to pay for
builai. z the road, and second in look
ing no thess lands from the public, free
fsOm taxation, and to the manifest in
Jury of the people. In the county
wonld today have been probably sever
al hundred more farmers had it not
been for this grant. The few who have
bought from the COMPANY have had To
pay more money for their land than If
they bad bought from tue government.
The company has held its lands until
the population around them has made
them valuable. IL in the mes utime being
clog of the worst kind, paying nothing
for schools, roads or other improve.
ments. The country Ia checker boar ded
with their lands, every alternate section
belonging to them. and being, with the
exception Of the few acres sold, yet un-
touched by the hand of man. The peo-
pie are tired of this. They want the
company to take possession Of sueh
lands as belong to il, If any there are,
and pay taxes ON them. just AZ other
folks do, and they further want the
lands put in tho market ~ figures ap-
proximating those ~ which the general
government sells like lands in the same
vicinity. These are reasonable requests,
and the company can offer no reason
able object,on tn granting them.
Meetings of farmers are contemplated
10 protest against an unconditional CON-
tinuanss Of the land grant.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-17

iSJuRED CHINAxEN.-rwo ca inamep
employed at the Milton mill, we're quite
ssriosay injured yesterday. The first
put his hand ON log AZ it Vas being
sawed into lumber, and ~ the carriage
liRRed back, the saw struck his hand, in
nictinR severe wound. Later in the
DAY, the big saw struck . bolt or iron Of
some kind, and dew into . th oueaud
pieces. A Chinaman near BY was struck
On the leg BY = piece Of the met nj. md
sustained quite severe injury, the Raah
COS being ABOUT foot IN length. he
wae also more or lees bruised about the
head and face. Both these injured
persons were brought to Seattle for
treatment.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-17
For Rent.

CEvERAL COTTAGES ON NINTH
- street containing i've rooms each.
Apply 70 JOS. COLLINS. JR., 1t John
Lo0ry's Office Yes er.Leary buildins fe1 q
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-17

TO IoccGR9.
100000 :.ns 'os 81 I'M sr
for sale. Inquire Of g. ROSkNTaAL.
OLYMPIA, fe6 I'm
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-17

And 50 many bats offered that 1t Is rather
difficult for customers to ascertain where
the genuine value can be had.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-17

UNlvE IRONERs. AT THE SEATI LIE
II Steam Laundry; wages. Is per
none but men need apply. jail
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-17

Section 1. Be it enacted, etc.,
That section BAT Of the Code
Of Warrington, 1881, be amended
to read AZ follows: 10 = teamster or
drayman engaged in that business for
the support OF himself or his family. has
team, consisting Of one span Of horses,
mules or oxen, or a horse and mule.
With harness, one wagon, truck, cart or
1,~s
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
The Cost of Railroad Building.

A gentleman Of this city, whoha had
a great deal of experience in the con-
struction department of railroads, hands
us the following data as a basis from
which the approximate cost of the Hell
ena q Fort Benton road may be figured.
Tue estimates are for both standard and
narrow gauge, and by looking up the
prices of material, ETC., the reader can
work the problem out to suit himself:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
A New Railroad Scheme.

"Why do not the people of Fort Ben
TONI said a citizen to u reporter yes
terday, ''take the $150,O0O they offered
to give to Mr.. Hill, and Luild, or start,
a railroad to Neihart !? A narrow gauge,
tapping that great mineral region,
would be a paying institution from the
start, and it would do more towards
building up Fort Benton than a dozen
Helena & Benton roads,
sBut," suggested the reporter, 1--WE
want to tap some other railroad, and get
rail communication with the outside
world"
Every good. That is just the way to
do it. This road can be continued to
White Sulphur Springs and on to Liy-
ingston or Townsend just as soon as you
want to build it-and it is the shortest
and most available route
"Can the range beyond Neihart be
crossed ?o
nCertainly it can, and without any
great difficulty. / believe an engineer
would consider it an easier task to cross
the Belt mountains, via Neihart, than
to build through the Prickly Pear can
yon. Then think of the Of
the country-coal, iron. timber, and the
richest precious mineral districtin Mon
tanaW
Our informant is thoroughly familiar
with the country, and if, as he says, that
route is practicable, there car be no pos
sible question but that it is the route OF
all routes mentioned. The views pre-
sented are worthy of careful consider
ofinp
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
Didn't Understand.

MAY T have this seat?" she asked OF
the genteel-1ooking drummer whose
baggage was occupying it.
II don't know ma'am," he answered
politely. ut belongs to the railroad,
you know but I'll see the conductor,
and may be he can give it to you.o
She grew purple and said:
"You don't understand me. I mean
can I take it?
"Well / don't know that either. You
floor, and would be very troublesome to
get up however I'll have a carpenter
to come on board at the next station and
ask his advice.n
II don't want to take the old thing
she hoWled. us this your traps on it?"
"No'm,o blandly answered the drum
mer; s'they belong to the firm I travel
for.u
"Well, can I sit down here ?" she
finally screamed, after shifting from
one foot to the other.
II don't know, madam; you are the
best judge Of your muscular powers"
Where do you travel from?" she
screamed.
"Chicago," he replied.
"That settles it." she said meekly !;
twill you please move your ~valises, and
permit me to occupy a small portion of
this seat? .
Certainly he replied "why didn't
you say that at first?n
The train sped on, while he sat count
ing up his expenses, and she wondering
if Chicago cheek had any equal under
the sun.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21

Powerfully.

Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at
the residence of the brides parents,
26l2, Locust street, Miss Nellie L. Kelly
daughter of MI. l.. l.. Kelly, was we'd
ded to Mr.. John w. Power, a prominent
gentleman of Fort Benton, M. t. The
wedding was a quiet one, being per-
formed IN the presence of the immediate
relatives by Rev. Father Gleason, Of
the Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton. The bride wore a handsome ira
Yelling costume and received many ele-
CANT present, among others solitaire
diamond earrings from the groom, and
a complete outfit Of solid silver, includ-
ing a gold lined table service and tray,
from her parents and family. The at
tendants were Miss RoWena Kelly and
Mr.. J. II. Mcknight, of Fort Shaw, M.
r. An elegant wedding lunch was
served in courses by Spilker, and the
newly married couple left In the even
ing for the east, where they will visit
before going to their future home in
Montana.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat,
18th inst.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
F1remen's M eetlng.

An enthusiastic meeting of Choteau
Engine Company No. | was held at the
city hall last Tuesday, there being a
large attendance Of the members.
John Fl. Evans was elected foreman
of the company in place of Tom J. Todd,
and John c. Tut promoted to assistant
foreman.
1t was decided TO- have a drill in uni
form Saturday evening at half past six
o'clock, and every member is expected
to be in attendance.
It was also decided to have a grand
firemen's parade on the fourth of July
and a ball in the evening. The follow
ing committee of arrangements was APP
pointed to prepare for this important
event: Sol. Genzberger, John G. Tut,
n. Author, G. Ill. Pascoe and Pete Mac
donald. Meantime the company will
have frequent drills and be prepared to
make a creditable display on the ever
memorable and glorious Fourth.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
THE RIVER PRESS.

tract the trade of that camp, if the mat
ter OF roads and transportation is looked
after.
Last year our citizens contributed
several hundred dollars towards MAX
Ing a road into Neihart. and the work
was partly done. But while passable, it
is not such a road as is needed, and
steps should be taken at once to have it
put in good condition. It will pay our
business men to do this, and unless they
DO a good deal Of trade that naturally
belongs here will be lost. The business
OF the camp is ever now worth looking
after. and our citizens should see that
nothing is left undone that will secure
it. The matter of the completion of the
road to Neihart should be attended to
Immediately. The gain or loss, in the
way of business, of thousands of dollars
annually depends on the issue. A meet
Ing of our leading citizens to consider
this matter should be bel. once.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21

Neihart.

1t Is now almost a settled fact that
Neihart, or the Montana district, is TO
become one Of the liveliest mining
camps in the territory. All indications
point that way. If the sale of the
Queen of the Hills is made, the future
of Neihart is assured, and it will be-
come a good camp at once, growing rap
idln into Importance.
Although we see that Livingston,
Townsend and other places on the rail.
road are basing much of their hope OF
future greatness upon the trade from
Neihart, the fact remains that Fort Ben
ton is the natural and most convenient
supply point for that camp. The dis
lance from this city to Neihart Is but 70
miles, while to the railroad, at the near
est point. it is over 100 miles. Besides,
the mines are on this side of the range,
and there are no mountains to cross,
while the backbone Of the Little Belt
range must be crossed to get to the rail
road.
But in addition to all Of this Fort
Benton Is the cheapest and best market
in the territory. and will naturally at
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
e Gold Fields.

The Glendive Times has the follow
ing in reference to the new gold fields
near that town:
The new diggings at Lone Tree Gulch
are rapidly coming to the front, and the
the possibilities of their future are inn
mense. We are not disposed to be SEN
sational, but we do say that the pros
poets obtained from these diggings indi-
cate it to be the the largest gold find Of
late years, both in richness Of deposits
and the extent of country that is prov
ing au%riferous.
The rush is commencing, and parties
are preparing to commence mining OPP
erations on an extensive scale. Stocks
of goods will soon be on the ground.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
MARES NEST
Uncovered by the an Officer North of the
Line, Who is Evidently in Bad
DIDO Himself.

The following Winnipeg special of the
och will make some of u readers smile.
r. is evidently a mares nest of big pro-
portions:
Startling developments have just
oorno to light which show that the
Itmorican and Canadian governments
ave been Systematically robbed for
lars bv collision between Indian
5Honts and contractors for supplies for
a. department. Recently a trifing
discovery was made, and direct charges
we're made against al agent on the Can
dian side. He is now on his way TO
ottawa to answer to the charges made
ogainst him. He says he has documents
that will prove that a gigantic system of
s,rindIing the American and Canadian
governments has been carried on for
Gears by collision between the agents
and contractors. He makes one direct
oharoe TO the effect that an American
arm well known for furnishing Indian
.unpIies, induced the agents at Benton,
Montana, and Fort Walsh, Canada. to
,,stand inn with it in a piece of iobbery.
Three hundred cattle were ordered for
Fort Walsh by the government. They
were delivered at Benton first, and a re-
cpipt obtained therefor. In the night
they were purposely stampeded across
the line and seventeen miles northwest
TO Fort Walsh, where a receipt was also
secured for them. The next night they
we're stampeded back to Montana and
sold to some dealers for S 300. Thus
the government was cheated out of S15,-
900, and the spoils divided. The agent
saws the tale of fraud and jobbery con-
nected with these departments of the
public service would fill a book. The
police last year cost Canada SAT- ,S25, and
the Indians in Manitoba $1,037,2l6. He
nrnmise further DEVELOPMENTS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
Sand Coulee Coal.

c. G. Griffith returned Tuesday from
the coal fields Of Sand Coulee, where he
has been surveying claims for the past
week. Mr.. G.. informs us that a num-
Der Of the mines are being developed
and that they make a splendid showing,
improving as development progresses.
ut is" be says, san astonishing body
of coal and is sure to play a good part in
the development of this portion of Mon
tana.o Within the next few days we
will probably be able to give the readers
of the RIVER PRESS an important piece
of Sand Coulee coal news.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
~
Our Railroad.
(Herald.)

Richard Jockey, Matt. Carroll and
John B. Wilson have a subscription list
of S125, 900 for the construction of the
Helena & Fort Benton railroad. No
subscription has been taken for less than
SIS, 900, and when the committee see prop
er to take in the small fish the amount
will be considerably augmented.
Messrs. Jockey, Wilson and Carroll,
the Fort Benton railroad committee,
haye received from the Baldwin LEGO
motive Works, of Philadelphia, draw
ings, prices and weight Of locomotives
that they offer to make for the Helena
& Benton railroad.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
Petit Larceny.

Dan Hart was tried Tuesday before
Judge Kanouse for petit larceny, which
consisted in the theft Of a pair Of boots
from Mr.. Jamison some weeks ago.. He
had a jury trial and was defended by
Col. M. j. Leaning, Horace Buck pros
ecuting. The jury was out but a short
time when they returned with a verdict
Of guilty. Twenty dollars fine, with
costs, or thirty days in jail was the SEN
tence of the court. Hart took the latter
horn Of the dilemma.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
Does 1t Mean the Reservation Will Be
Opened P

A we'll known prospector, and one
who is thoroughly reliable, has been re-
Gently engaged by the month to pros
pect in the Bears Paw and the Little
Rockies. His employer is in the ring"
that controls the destiny of the reserva
ton, and the fact that he wants some
prospecting done in that quarter looks
a little as it the country is to be opened
tO settlement,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
For Sale.

Blacksmith shop, 24x2o, with house,
shed and stable and two lots, at Old
Agency, NJ. r. First class location and
only shop in town. Terms reasonable.
Reason for sale-Owner desires to re-
move to another state. Address
P. BERTRANG,
Old Agency, M. Il.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
Horses for Sale.

have now a number of good horses,
broke ingood order, at my ranch on the
Shonkin, four miles from the city, and
parties wanting saddle or work animals
will do well to call and see them. Will
sell cheap for cash. j. H. GREEN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21
Horses for Sale.

The undersigned has Is head of excel
lent work and saddle horses for sale at
his ranch On the Shonkin, five miles
fr,m Fort Benton. Bargains in horse
flesh are offered. VIM. MORROW.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-05-21

To close out my stock of boots, shoes,
slippers and rubber goods I offer my
entire stock at strictly cost prices. Will
sell in lots to suit customers. Call and
secure bargains. r. w. BUCKsEN.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07

Of u T. Trees dying establishment ex-
ploded, killing Engineer John Tree, Jrp
fatally iniuring William Morsland and W
other employees. Three buildings were
shattered into splinters. Pieces OF the
boiler and debris were thrown 400 feet,
crushing through the roofs.
WILL Not Go to Australia.
CH1cAeo. March 6.-Mrs. Langtry has
finally decided not to go to Australia
this year. as she feels she is not strong
enough in health to stand such a journey
after her San Francisco engagement,
which begins at the Baldwin Theater June
IA and closes June %. She will return to
New York and sail for England.
Arrested for Defrauding the state.
New YORK, March 6.-Martin E. began,
Superintendent of the State Armories, and
]. J. Gerow. a book-keeper employed by
Thomas Dublin of Newburg, New York,
were arrested on a charge OF defrauding
the State out of large sums OF money.
Both were released on bail.
A Hard Glove Exhibition.
LONDON, Ont, March 6.-There was a
hard glove fight between Jack Stewart of
London and Mervine Thompson of Cleve-
land tonight in the Opera House. Six
rounds were fought. A large posse of
police we're present. The men being under
bonds of $500 each we're cautious. A large
crowd witnessed the exhibition.
Arthur Gives n State Dinner.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-President Ar
thu last evening gave a state dinner to 81
Senators and Representatives who are
bachelors or unaccompanied at the capital
bv their wives. The Marine Band was in
attendance, and seven wine glasses stood
at each plate.
On His Muscle.
KEENE, N. H., March 6.-The Rev. Jos.
Cook, while taking q nap, was aroused by
a local clergyman to attend prayer meeting
at his church. As it was Z minutes toe
early, Cook seized the offender by the
coat-collar and removed him from the
door.
$4,000 Reward.
COLUMBIA, s. c., March 6.-The Gov.
ernor has offered SIS, 900 for the arrest Of
W. B. Cash, who shot Town Marshal
Richards at Cheraw.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07

NEW TODAY.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07

atty. 1t purifies the social atmosphere
Where it prevails the highest gentihty
~prevaiIs, also, as a consequence OF 1t. Ii
sharply separates the gentleman IRON
the scrub, while it places all gentlemen
on the plane of physical as well as sociaI
equality.
IL is poison to brutes and puts a check
on the cowardly and murderous practice
of carrying concealed weapons.
If the code duello had nothing else &c
commend it, this alone would be enough
TO take the sin off it.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07

NToTE SOME OF THE PRICES AND COM
IN pare them with what you have been
paying, On and after this date / will sell for
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07
NOTICE.

PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE
Trustees Of the Ruby Hill Miners Union
for painting, papering and calcimiDipg the
IJnion Hall. all material will be furnished to
the contractors. Proposals to be addressed to
william Bryant, Ruby Hill. until Tuesday,
March II, IL O'Clock NJ. The Trustees re-
serve the right 10 reject any and all bids.
Far further particulars apply TO
WILLIAM BYRNT,
or to WILLIAM BRYANT.
Ruby Hall, March 8. 1854. mh7.St
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07

oysters Cheap and Fresh Fish.
Fresh Baltimore oysters 80 cents q ear
Fresh fish just arrived, at B. Berg's. n
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07
NOTICE.

A IL THOSE INTERESTED IN MAKING
a prep ~.rstions to properly celebrate 81.
Patrick's Day are requested to assemble this
evening ct 80 O'CLOCK, ~ the office Of Judge
Harmon in the @ ,urthouse Building.
mT-lt COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07

Go to P. Steler. He sells his solid sill
yer and plated ware below cost. n
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07

AstOnishfngly Low Prices.
A large stock Of clothing and gents
furnishing goods are sold at astonishing
low prices at the White House Clothing
Emporium, in order to make room for
Spring goods.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07

Upon receipt of 81 SO we will ship to
any address our Combination Hotel Case
of Soap. cotaining go bars, first-class Pale
Savon for laundry purpores; 20 bars of
frst-class Chemical Olive Soap for kitchen
use; 10 bars of our celebrated xxx Bleach
ing Soap, and 8 bars GA pounds each) of
Toilet Soap. All goods guaranteed. Ad-
dress, Reno Soap Company, Reno, Ne
vada,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07
NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO ME R
IA requested TO make immediate settlement.
AZ l intend to leave fureka in the next 80 days'
WILLIAM sLATTRRY.
Eureka. New, March 4. 1854. mh5.2w
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL,

Go to P. Steler. He sells his solid gold
and silver chains at cost price.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-07
INST Received,

Just Received.
Aunt Hannah, on South Main street,
has Just received from San Francisco an
extensive assortment of the finest kind of
millinery goods, consisting of bonnets and
hats, trimmed and untrimmed; also,
flowers and feathers. #
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-09-12

Mr.. wrenshall, superintendent of
construction of the Northern Pacific,
went east this. morning In his special
car. He has been examining this por-
ton Of the road with Superintendent
Ainslie and Roadmaster Wyman with
aview Of determining the improve
ments that are necessary. A report ON
that subject will be submitted to the
directors ut their meeting In New
York ON the 18th inst. Meantime
worknen are being secured as rapidly
rs possible and every preparation made
for active work.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-09-12

Mo-quis-tonee, Is the musical name
given to the JOURNAL REPORTER by the
Cheyennes. What he has done that
causes this appcllation was mystery
until yesterday when We were in
formed by Wolf Voice, the CHEYENNE
scout, that il means 1.-THE man who
writes" They call their present
guardian, Capt. Ewers, Little Chief,
and Major Snyder, Is known amoug
them rs Pretty Nose.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-09-12
for County CierE.

My term of office as Register at the
Land Office having expired in May
last, | announce myself as candidate
for the office Of County Clerk and Re-
corder, subject To the action Of the Re-
publican county convention and the
choice of the people of Custer county
at the polls. If elected the people may
depend upon receiving the courteous
attention heretofore given by me in the
Land Office. EDWARD A. KREIDLER.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-09-12

4 fine pelican few over the city and
was foolish enough to go fishing in
Tongue river. Fifteen guns were soon
On the way toward the bird, but Chris
Hchli shot IL with Fowler's long range
breech loader at a distance Of about
100 yards. II Is now being stuffed by
Charlie Goettlich and will adorn
Chris famous Park street tonsorial
studio.