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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Death of BENZ. Maltby.

We regret to announce the death Of
Benjamin Maltby, of the wool grow ing
tlrm of Maltby, Croft & Metcalf, Stan
ford, which occurred on Thursday even
ing, the 30th ult., of mountain fever.
Mr. Maltby came to Montana in the
spring of 1880 to engage in the sheep
business. His father, wealthy manu-
lacturer of Waterbury, Conn.,, wished
10 advance money for him to start in the
business, but he desired to learn for him
self and refused the offers thus made.
lie engaged with the Montana Sheep
company and herded sheep during the
winter of 1S80-81. Obtaining sufficient
knowledge he started for himself, asso-
eating with him Mr.. James Croft, of
Waterbury, and Mr.. Metcalf, of ST.
Louis, and they were in fair way to
make a success, owning about 2,OOO
sheep of their own and working on
shares about 1000 of Messrs. Rice, Lean
ing & Kohlberg. Ben was much be-
loved by all his old schoolmates in Wa
terbury, and in fact by every one with
whom he came in contact His death
Will be sad blow to his family, whom
ne has not visited since his arrival In
This country. Ben was an only son, and
leaving as he did an elegant home and
all the associations connected with it to
earn fortune for himself as one of the
pioneers of the sheep industry, is an ex-
ample that could be followed with proht.
we understand that his remains will be
sent home for interment
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
HON. JOHN A. KASSON,
Our New Minister to Germany.

Hon. John A. Kasson, Of Iowa, who
was lately appointed as minister to Ger
many, was born at Burlington, VT, Jan
narv 18th, 1922 He acquired the rudi-
ments OF his education in the public
schools of his neig hborhood, and when
twenty years of age graduated from the
university Of Vermont. Upon leaving
this institution he determined to study
law, and pursued Il course OF reading in
Massachusetts,; and after being admitted
TO practice he removed to st. Louis,
where he engaged in his profession un-
I'll 1857, when lie settled in Des Moines,
Iowa. In the following year he was
elected state director in the organization
of the State Bank of Iowa, and in the
next was state commissioner to investi-
gate and report on the condition of the
executive department OF Iowa. About
this time he was elected chairman of the
republican state committee, and in 1860
he was both d delegate to the Chicago
convention and the representative of
Iowa on the platform committee. Upon
the Inauguration OF President Lincoln,
Mr.. Kasson was appointed first assistant
postmaster general, position he occu-
pied until the fall or 1862, when he re-
signed to accept u nomination for con-
gress, but in the ensuing election was
defeated. In 1868 he was appointed
United States commissioner to the inter
national postal congress, held in Paris.
On his return he was elected member
of the Thirty-eighth congress, and at
the close of that was chosen for the
Ihirty-ninth. In 1867 he visited Great
Britain, France, Belgium, Holland,
Germany, Switzerland and Italy, as
commissioner on the part Of the United
States to negotiate postal connections,
and succeeded in inducing all the gov
ernments, excepting that Of France, to
sign the preliminary agreements. From
1868 to 1878 he served as member of the
general assembly Of Iowa, and was
elected to the Forty-third and Forty
fourth congresses.
Soon after his accession, President
Hayes appointed Mr.. Kasson United
States minister to Spain, but on account
of the stand he had publicly taken in
congress upon the subject of Spanish
atrocities in Cuba, he declined the port
folio, and was then given that OF the
Austrian mission. Upon his retirement
from service in Vienna he returned
home and was elected to the Forty
seventh congress from his old district.
He has ranked as one of the republican
leaders of the house, and his retirement
from that body will be greatly regretted.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Painting the Town Red.

Henry Wright, Mike Healy and Jeff.
Patrick started in Friday to do this
act, and we must say they made some
thing of success of the undertaking.
The artists were on horseback, and after
various exhibits in the saddle, they sur
prised the gaping crowd by riding into
Brownies saloon, ON Front street, to
have drink. This attracted the atten-
ton of Officer Caldwell, who FASTENED
to the spot and attempted to arrest them
but they wouldn't have it that way.
No attention was paid to the demands
of the officer, and when the latter called
on the crowd for assistance it came not.
The horsemen then galloped off to
Wright's stable followed by Caldwell
and the crowd of interested spectators.
Here persuasion was tried to induce the
men to submit to arrest, but they per-
sstently refused for some time, finally,
when warrant was issued, giving
themselves up, when they were put un-
der bonds of $40O each to appear in conrt
to-day It must be said to the credit of
Patrick that he gave the officer no trou-
BILE, but the conduct of Messrs. Wright
and Healy was surprise to their many
friends. They have been at all times
peaceable, sober, lawabiding citizens,
and their "break" yesterday was the re-
suit of indulging in the "ardent'' little
too freely. No one will regret the affair
half as much as themselves. During
the racket, from beginning to end, the
city marshal was conspicuous only for
his absence.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Death of Mrs. Sidney Edgerton.

A dispatch received by FL. 2. Rolfe
Monday announced the death Of Mrs.
Mary Edgerton at her home in Akron,
Ohio. Mrs. Edgerton was the wife OF
Sidney Edgerton, formerly governor OF
Montana and mother Of Mrs. III. P. Rolfe
and Miss Pauline Edgerton. She resided
in Bannock during the early days, be-
fore Montana was admitted as territory
and was resident, until her husband
resigned, in 1866. Mrs. Edgerton was a
lady of great culture and refinement,
and combined those Qualities which
endeared her to every one with whom
she associated. Many of the old miners
will remember her for the kindly inter
est she had in their welfare. To her
husband and children, the loss will be
irreparable. Her last visis to Montana
was two wears ago
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
The Road to N eihart.

The road to Neihart should be built.
This camp is assuming sufficient impor-
tance to entitle it to the consideration of
Choteau county. Fort Benton is the
natural market for that section, and if
sufficient interest can be worked up the
trade is bound to come here. It is esti-
mated that $500 will put the road in
such condition that all the travel can
come over it. This sum is not large and
almost every one living on the route
will gladly contribute something to have
it established. Unless we wish to lose
the trade which should and would come
this way, we must put our shoulders to
the wheel and give substantial encour-
agement to the building of this much
needed road
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
A Doubtful Story by Antelope Shirt.

AL. Wilkins, who came in town Fri
day, informed our reporter that Antelope
Shirt, a Piegan Indian, was at Enoux's
place, on the Teton. He, together with
three other Indians, have been on a
horse stealing expedition to the Crow
country and report having fight with
white men in the Judith Basin in which
two of the Indians and two of the white
men were killed. Before going on the
expedition they stole horse from jim
Wright. They seem to be proud OF their
achievements. Wilkins says Antelope
Shirt threatened to kill him if he ever
got chance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Redeeming the Uplands.

The amount of land that is being re-
claimed for agricultural purposes in Cho-
teau county will make it this season the
garden spot of Montana. The Eldorado
Ditch company, taking their water from
the Teton and bringing it to the Muddy,
will reclaim at least 1OO, 900 acres. Work
on this ditch is being prosecuted with
vigor. Other parties are taking out a
ditch from Dupuyer creek, which will
irrigate all that land between the Du-
puyer and Marias. Another ditch is
taken out of Birch creek, carrying 1000
inches of water, which can be extended
for distance of twenty miles and irri-
gate All immense tract of country here
tofore useful only as grazing lands. In
fact all over the county will be found
smaller bitches carrying water for six or
eight ranches.
This work Of reclaiming lands will be
an important factor in the future pros
perity of the county. It will induce
immigration and give importance to this
county as grain producing section sec
ond to none in Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Fort Benton, Montana. Wednesday, August g. 1884.

directory. now ready for issue, contains
total OF 80, 729 names, an increase of
1873 names since the last issue AS the
date of publication is fully one month
earlier, and the work of enumeration
had to sbe begun just that much sooner
than it was last year, it will appear that
THIS handsome increase represents but
about eleven months Of the city's
growth. In computing population from
the aggregate OF names, iJ has been the
practice of the directory statistician to
avoid exaggeration by rushing to the
other extreme. The multiple used has
generally been fixed at two and one
half. Since there is no other city which
takes smaller multiplier than three in
order to compute its population from its
directory aggregate, it would appear the
extreme of conservatism to adopt this,
the lowest figure in use. And according
to this ratio the population of st. Paul
in 1884 is 11S, 1T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Population of ST. Paul.

One of the chief points of popular in
terest in connection with the annual
appearance of the city directory is the
basis which this enumeration affords for
an estimate of population. The growth
OF st. Paul from census to census is too
rapid to admit of any deductions drawn
from the figures of even single year
preceding. But the work Of the direc-
Tory compilers, which is done with
sscrupulous care, makes it possible to
form an estimate that is approximately
correct And ST. Paul is to be congratu-
lated, on this well-accredited species Of
reckoning, with population to-day of
liS,oO0, in round numbers. The new
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06

False Reports.

The following dispatch, contradicting
the reported quarantine in Canada
against Montana cattle, has been receiv-
ed by R. B. Harrison, secretary of the
Montana stockgrowers' association:
WINNIPEG, Man, July 81, 1884.
Rumors are started by interested par
ties that Montana cattle being driven to
our line at Maple creek will be subject
to delay and annoyance from govern
ment officials. This is to certify that
there is no truth in such reports and
the Canadian Pacific Railway company
guarantees to all shippers of live stock
that they will suffer no delay or annoy
ance of any kind in crossing the boun-
darv line from Montana or in transport
ing their stock over our line from Maple
creek. Please give this full publicity
throughout Montana.
ROBERT KERR,
Gen'l Freight Agent G. P. r. r.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06

The following is list of letters re-
naming in the Fort Benton post office
for the week ending August 2, 1884:
Bailey w M McGraw w i
Birgman Ole A 2 Mullery Geo III
Carter Frank III B 8 Poitras ChrisOstome
Carpenter Mrs S J Ransbury Geo
Cloney Thos Rich Frank
Connor VIC Schnaider Johann
Fox w d SCHNEIDER f W.
Furman Jno Selstrom O3
Gallagher Pat'k 8 Smith A J
Horsky Antoine Stone A J
jenkins E G. Tower Finlay Ell 2
Hellefese Christin Walker w r & Co
Larue Jno
Persons calling for any of the above
letters will please say Advertised
M. A. FLANAGAN, p. M.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Railroad Election.

The third annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Montana railway
company was held last Wednesday at
the office of Hon. Sam'l Word of Butte.
The following board of directors was
elected:
Chas. F.. Adams, Boston; Fred T..
Ames, Boston; S. r. Galloway, Boston ;
Elisha Atkins, Boston S. III. III. Clark,
Omaha Samuel Word, Butte; Geo. w.
Irving, Butte.
The following officers were elected:
Chas. f. Adams, Jr., president; Saml
Word. vice-presideut; Geo. w. Irving,
secretary; FL. B. Wilber, auditor !;
Henry Mcfarland treasurer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Strayed or StoIen-$25 Reward.

strayed from Big Casino Mills, near
Reedsfort, NJ. t., two work horses-one
brown, eight years old, bald face, two
white feet, no known brand and one
gray, years old, branded A D on right
hip. They are believed to have been
taken up towards the head of Rock
creek in the Snowy mountains, and
from thence driven off to be disposed Of
The above reward will be paid for in
formation which will lead to the recov-
cry of the horses, and arrest Of the par
ties holding them, if stolen.
w. Ell. WATSON.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Gold and Silver Shipments.

During the month Of July the North
ern Pacific express office at Helena has
made nine shipments of gold bullion,
ranging all the way from 81 800 to $40, 400
each, and aggregating $68, ,sO5. Of silver
bullion (refined) they have made twelve
shipments, running from $500 to $1,000
each, and aggregatfhg $31, 100. The to-
tai of both was $99, ,905-some $4,000
more than they shipped IN June.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Strayed.

From the Shonkin, dark bay horse,
with black points, branded a square on
the left shoulder; also brand, not
known, on the eft thigh. He will
weigh about 1850 pounds. will pay
$40 reward for information that will
lead to the recovery of the animal.
p. ID. FREEsE, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06

him, as did also Jailor Caldwell. On
arriving at the stream the stranger de-
liberately walked i'll and was only saved
from carrying out his design by the
prompt action of Houk and Caldwell.
After severe struggle he was finally
landed, when a wagon was procured
and he was taken to Jail to dry off and
reflect on what might have been. His
name could not be ascertained.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
An Attempted Suicide !.

A stranger with the suicidal mania
came to town Monday from Fort As
sinaboine, driving one Of D. G. Brownies
teams. After drinking pretty freely at
several places he went to the Overland
hotel. and shortly afterwards remarked
that he would end it all and throw him.
self into the river. No one, however,
believed he would do it, although he
started for the river. City Marshal
Houk, who heard the remark, followed
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Horse Lost.

Lost about three weeks ago, on the
Frenchman's ridge, a small bay horse,
left front foot white, stripe in face, new
ly shod all around. When lost he had
on a saddle, bride and picket rope, and
an oilcloth coat tied on the saddle. A
suitable reward will be paid for infor-
nation that will lead to the recovery of
the animal. Address the RIVER PRESS,
Fort Benton M. T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Taken Up.

One gray mare with scar on left thigh
mo brand distinguishable; one bright
bay pony, with white spot on forehead
branded on left shoulder with what
looks like an indistinct P. Owners can
have same by proving property and
paying charges to
BRoADWATER, MCCULLoH & Co.,
Fort Assinaboine, M. T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Sheep for Sale.

Four thousand five hundred sheep for
sale. One band Of $500, with good
range and everything necessary to con-
duct the business successfully; location,
in the Judith Basin. Also, 1000 head
on Arrow creek, these to be sold without
range. These sheep are all well bred, in
fine condition, and entirely free from
scab. HAY Bros, Arrow Creek.
Address, Fort Benton, NJ. r.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
To Whom it May Concern.

The books and accounts of Charles
Crawford & Co. have been transferred to
F. G.. Roosevelt and Paris Gibson. All of
these accounts must be settled before the
18th of August or they will be put in
the hands of an attorney and collection
forced. Settlement must be made with
me. E. G.. ROOSEVELT.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
A Band of Horses for Sale.

A band of about 100 stock horses fo
sale AT A BARGAIN. For further infor
nation address J. K. care of the RIvEI
PRESS Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Races Indefinitely Postponed.

BUTTE, M. T., July 3O.-The West
Side Racing association, whose regular
meeting was advertised to begin August
Goth, on the Butte course, have decided
to indefinitely postpone it. Subscrip-
tons to stake races will be returned by
the secretary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Estrayed.

One gray mare, brandrd JF on left
shoulder also j Il E and circle bar on
left hip; weight about 700 or 500 pounds.
A liberal reward will be paid to
any one giving, information as to her
whereabouts. Address Silas Butcher,
care of McCuaig & Gehring, Dupuyer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Cow Talk.

| That the spring branding was not un-
precedentedly large was due to the
shortage of bulls-a defect that exists
| upon all ranges and cannot be too strong
| ly condemned. 1t is perhaps natural,
but certainly reveals disgusting greed
for men to expect everything for moth
ing. Given the broad domain of Uncle
Sam for free pasture, the rains OF heav-
en- to fill the ponds and streams, and the
fervid sun to mature the grass, it is not
granted that cows should bear calves
without the assistance of the opposite
sex. Nor is it wise to turn out as bulls
only the product of the range until
every degree of consanguinity exists be-
tween every animal thereon, with con-
sequent deterioration. A steady infu-
sion of new blood is demanded to pro-
duc0' IF beef that will always
coml1 - ~, top prices in eastern
markets.
The late roundup of the Shonkin as
sociation was conducted under set Of
rules devised to maintain thorough or
ganiZation and secure effective work.
credit must be given the roundup cap
tain, Thos. Ell. Martin. Himsetf tone
of the boys" he is also the owner of a
herd Of several hundred head that he
has acquired by steady work and proper
economy. Impartial in his manage
ment Of the interests of the various cat
tie owners, he was also impartial in his
handling of tie crew. By his own en-
ergy setting a good example in work
and by his good nature and tact main
tanning yet preventing the rules from
seeming severe, the apparent might of
his powerful frame prevented any tri-
fling with his authority, and he gave
satisfaction to all. Tom possesses the
best requisites for a successful stockman
and is destined to become one Of Mon
tana's leading cattle kings.
The cattle of northern Montana are as
class unmistakably superior in size
and quality to any range cattle in the
whole west. They are hardy, clean, free
from hereditary disease, and the condi-
tions are such that they will acquire no
taint unless it is communicated by the
bringing in of Texas and states cattle.
Despite the losses among the latter class
of stock the past winter, herds of them
are still brought in, especially along the
Yellowstone. If the proper restrictions
cannot be thrown around that sort of
thing by legislative enactment, perhaps
we may be favored with hard winter,
that while trimming down the native
herds upon overcroWded ranges will ex-
terminate the ''dougies."
w. P. Turner, Jr., of the Marias, pass
ed through the city Monday with
about twenty thoroughbred shorthoTn
bulls. en- route to Fort Maginnis, where
he will turn them over to Messrs. DoWnes
& Allen, who have recently removed
their herd of cattle from Idaho to Por-
cupine creek, tributary of the Yellow
stone The animals are nearly all year.
lngs and are fine fellows, just such
blood as is needed to improve the range
herds With two or three exceptions
these animals were all 'born and raised'
in Montana, at the Messrs. Turner's
stock ranch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Taken Up.

Three dark bay horses, black names
and tails, weighing about eleven to thir-
teen hundred pounds; MP dim on left
shoulder. The owner can have same by
proving property and paying charges to
LEVI III. SWEETLAND,
Box Elder Stage Station,
Fort Assinaboine Road.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Quite a Mistake.

On making survey of the townsite
of Johnstown, at the mouth of Sun
river, it was discovered that the two
buildings were located on land owned
by Hill & Gibson. We understand Mr..
Largent has applied to buy the land.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Sheep for Sale.

One band of $500 ewes and lambs,
also band Of 1000 wethers. These
sheep are acclimated and entirely free
from scab and ticks. Address-Sage
Creek Sheep Co., Utica, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Sheep for Sale.

Ewes, wethers or rams. Address
Henry Macdonald, Box 81, Fort Ben
ton, M. T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-08-06
Letter List.


Gen'l Freight Agent G. P. r. r.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-02-05

Notwithstanding the attractions al iinmpty
DunpIy nj Cables Hall. / large anl Intelligent
audience greeted DR.. Greene n Library Ii Ill IN
The night. The subject, "A Mouthiul at
Bread had drawn together al intelligent and
appret'iaiive audience wlrD Tor more than hour
gave the lecturer their undivided attention
Thu constituent elements of the different art-
Giles nf TODD both vegetable AMI animal were
shown by blackbV ird illustrations while the
changes evolved oy cooking, M ,>Ication, dcsh-
utlnn and digestion were ,hl> elaborated Plrtru
larry interesting was the bla, klo nd Illustration
OF the form and functions oi The stomach,
coupled with excellent advice As To the nature at
the fool required. The lecture was both inter
cstlng and instructive, aud more than one audi
TOR learned something tina. he never knew before
After lis cnnclusion DR.. Carter, the Chairman OF
the Committee on Lectures called On Professor
Beard>ley, who with organ accompaniment rem
dercd IN his own lnimit,br way "Gideon'-
Band
The third ot the series ct lectures will be de
hver,,l Ia nighi by DR. Griffith. Sublect Homes
without Hands" Let there be full room