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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24

New York, September 17.-Hon Will
liam Walter Phelps takes the response
bility of giving to the public the follow
ing letter addressed to him nearly two
weeks ago:
AUGUSTA, September 6, 1884.
MY DEAR Mr.. PHELPS Il have your
favor of the 9Th advising me that the
continuous invention and wide circula-
ton of evil reports render it advisable
in your opinion not to wait the slow
process of law. but to speak directly to
the public in my own vindication. In
this opinion many others on whose
judgment I rely concur. shrink in
stinctively from the suggestion, although
feel sure could strengthen the conf
dence Of all who feel friendly to me by
bringing to view the simple thread of
truth which is concealed in this endless
tissue of falsehoods You can imagine
how inexpressibly painful it must be to
discuss ones domestic life in the press,
although think with you that under
the circumstances / could count upon
the generosity of the public to justify
the statement which otherwise might
seem Objectionable. / can in any event
safely commit the facts to you for per-
sonal communication to those friends
who have taken so delicate an interest
in my affairs. During the leisure hours
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
Secretary of the Treasury.

Charles J. Folger, secretary Of the
treasury, died at his residence, Geneva,
New York, on the 4th inst. He was
horn on the island Of Nantucket, April
16, 1918. When he was twelve years
old his parents removed to Geneva,
Ontario county, New York. He was
educated in Nantucket, the Plainfield
Conn., academy and Hobart college,
Geneva, where he was graduated in 1886.
Having read law about three years he
was admitted to the bar He then
opened an office at Geneva, and sue
ceeded in establishing a good practice.
In 1914 he was appointed by Governor
BouCk, Judge of the Ontario county
court of common pleas. Soon after he
was made a master and examiner in
chancery. In 1851 he was elected
county nudge of Ontario At the end
of the four years term he became an
active politician in the interest of the
republican party. He was elected to
continuously eight years as member Of
that body. For seven years of the per-
iod he led the republicans in the senate,
for four was its president pro ten1pore,
and was chairman Of the judiciary COM
mittee during the whole eight years Of
bis senatorial life. He was chairman
of the judiciary committee Of the state
Constitutional convention in the year
1861 After leaving the New York sem
ate Mr.. Folger was appointed United
States sub-treasurer, New York City.
He was next elected judge Of the court
ofappeals, and succeeded the deceased
Judge Church, as chief judge of that
court in $780, In the fall of the same
year he was elected to continue in the
same position His appointment as Sec
retary Of the treasury was given him by
his friend President Arthur, October q,
1881. He was candidate for the gov
ernorship of New York state, in 1882,
when he was overwhelmingly defeated
by Grover Cleveland, now the demo-
cratic candidate for the presidency. Mr..
Eolger was widower during the last
years of his life, in which one of his
daughters presided as hostess at his
hospitable home in Geneva. His health
was bad for several months previous to
his death, and his eyes were weak for
years prior to the event which deprived
the United States of useful public SER
want Mr.. Folger leaves three children,
two daughters and one son. The latter
is a farmer in Minnesota.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
Stolen Horses.

Under the date of September 10th AL.
Harrison writes the following to the
Bozeman Courier, which may be of in
terest to some of our readers:
The Crows crossed the river below
here about ten days ago, with seventy
or eighty head of horses, stolen from the
Musselshell or vicinity. Some of the
horses was branded on the left shoul-
der, some with III. C. (Huntley and
Clarke's brandy. Some were branded
with V--don't know whether it was
on shoulder or hip.
If this thing is followed up in good
shape think some of the indians
could be identified The Grows have
got off just far enough to make q stand
off with the Northern Indians. They
went through a sheep-herder's cabin
last Sunday and robbed it of its contents.
Betwixt the two it is almost impossible
to keep horse, or anything else. 1t
seems worse than it was five years ago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
THE LITTLE ROCKIES.
r. S. Tingley Gives His Opinion of the
Diggings and Other Matters.

John Higgins, VINO returned from the
mines Sunday brought the following
interesting letter for the RIVER PRESS
ROCKVILLE, LITTLE ROCKY MIS-, |
September Is, 1884. !
Editors of the River Press:
For the information of the public in
general [ will say that [ have now been
six days in the Little Rocky mines and
have seen enough to satisfy myself that
the mines are good. There are three
gulches that prospect well, viz: Beau
champs and Little Rocky, both on the
south side Of the mountains, and Peo-
ple's creek, on the north side. In Beau
there are about fifteen men at work,
mostly with pan and rocker. There
are but two strings of sluices in the
camp. Lumber is scarce and but little
has been done. However, it is estimat-
ed that about fifteen men take out 5000
day.
In Little Rocky gulch there is some
work going on, mostly prospecting. One
rocker is working. With this two men
strip and wash out, on all average, $40
day. This gulch has been given black
eye. When it was located for mining
purposes it was voted by a lot of specu-
lators to defer work until next May.
This has caused a great deal of dissatis-
faction on the part of the poor prospect
or. But since the passage of these laws
there has been quite an increase of pop
ulation, and a meeting has been called
for the 21st to try and veto the old law.
1t it is annulled you can expect to hear
Of some big strikes in this gulch.
In Peoples creek no money has been
taken out, although they haye good
prospects. Nothing but prospecting has
been done there as yet.
The only thing that can see here at
present to prevent this from being the
best mining district extant is the search
ty of water It is thought there will be
water for all practical purposes four or
five months of the year-from April to
August. There are considerable deep
diggings, where men can take out dirt
to wash early in the season. There is
plenty of good timber for drifting and
spiling, without hauling it. More anon.
r. s.. TINGLEY.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
Stirring Up the officials of Measher County

Judge Wade charged the grand jury
at White Sulphur Springs that it was
reported that large number of persons
had been allowed to carry on business
without first obtaining a license there
for, which was fraud on the other tax
payers of the county, and that he par
ticularly enjoined on the grand jury the
necessity Of investigating this report.
This charge which was special one
excited a great deal Of attention. and il
said to be aimed at Il series of abuses Of
some years duration.
1t was ascertained that eighty-two
more United States licenses were issued
than county licenses ;zthat the treasurer
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
~
r. The Fire.

An alarm Iof fire startled the inhabi-
tants Of Fort Benton about 1890 O'Clock
Monday morning, hen it was discovered
that the residence OF Jane, Conrad, at
the head OF Baker street, was on fire.
For some reason the fire alarm WAS hot
sounded, and 1t was some time before 1t
was generally known. The bell at the
Catholic church gave the alarm. The
fire department was promptly on hand,
and by almost supernunlan efforts the
progress of the flames was stayed, and
the main portion OF the building saved !.
TIE origin Of the fire is not definitely
known. THE little son Of G.. w. Price
was paying a visit'to his grand parents,
and had strayed from the room, SO it is
supposed that he must i'll some way
have obtained possession of matches and
caused the fire. Mrs. Il. A Cummings,
making a call, noticed a smell OF smoke
and mentioned the fact. Mrs. James
Conrad immediately went to see what
the matter was and returned, saying,
1.-The kitchen is Oh fire!' Mrs. Todd
then went out and saw the fire III pro-
gress and discovered little Howard by
the side Of the fence outside the kitchen
in flames. She gave the alarm, and took
the child, who was badly burned, to its
home, a few rods distant Aside from
the serious injuries to the little fellow,
no one was hurt.
! The fire department deserve special
mention for their heroic efforts to stay
the flames. Fortunately a cistern full
ohwater was on the premises; but for
this the fire department would have
been powerless, and the building de-
stroyed.
The house and.furniture We're insured
for 81 900 in the London and Liverpool
and Globe Insurance company. The
loss is estimated at So, 500 on house and
furniture.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
ON THE ROAD.

LEwIsTowN, September 10, 1884.
Editors of the River Press:
Returning from Billings on the Ben
ION q Billings stage road as far as Ante
ope Springs, a stage station on that
road crossing the Musselshell at Mr..
Ganpbell's place, a short distance below
Lavlna, which is now closed up, owing
70 the proprietor being on an extended
Tour for his health. The numerous
Streams heading on the south side Of the
snowy mountains are, as rule, entire
" located by stockmen. The range
over which travelled from the Mussel-
shell to Maginnis is not excelled any
Where in Montana for stock, it being
sufficiently broken to insure bare points
upon which stock can cOngregate during
severe storms, besides being well cover
ea with fine growth of grass. There
are also good hay lands extending along
va we creek bottoms, together with an
abundance of timber for building pur-
poses on the many high ridges running
through that section of country.
Mr.. Sam Welch, on Flat Willow, at
One time foreman for the Montana
eheep company, is running neat and
co!mtortable stopping place. He is also
iialslng some fine horses, of which he is
Justly proud.
Mr.. j. Clement, of the firm of Glenn
H, ynt Bros, wool growers, informed me
tlat the stockmen in that neighborhood
uaa @l been very successful so far.
me ranches on Flat Willow creek are
well improved, those under cultivation
SWING promise of good yield.
Mr.. Fred Lawrence, proprietor of the
~t;age station on the Maginnis and juno
doh line, has small assortment of mer-
sal sSaulahdise, for which he finds ready
On Mcdonald creek, about twenty
nlles from Flat Willow, is the old trad
ng post of j. T. Chamberlain, who has
Sathed it into hotel and saloon, and is
Sgm,ng good business.
| Two miles southwest of Fort Magin-
i. ~ IS the cattle ranch of Granville Stu
n.y. the terror of horse thieves. 1t is
o@slly distinguished by the number of
iyug log buildings thereon; also the
@ely appearance presented by the num-
@ n.y. OF men constantly employed in the
'utsuit of their various duties. The To-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
The Excursionists.

The excursion party from Helena
consisting Of e. Y. Smalley, the we'll
known magazine writer and northwest
boomer; III. F. Farny, of Cincinnati,
artist G. HI. Leadbetter, Of the Ban
croft Historical company Judge Hedges,
territorial superintendent of public in
struction, and representative of the Hell
ena Herald; Guy x. Piatt, representa-
tive of the Helena Independent; T.. K.
Hill, one of the publishers of the Helena
independent, and Commodore w. f..
Wheeler, who is indispensable on such
voyage-arrived at about $50 Sunday
evening, after hazardous voyage in
dense darkness from the mouth OF High
wood down. The party is quartered at
the Grand Union hotel and has been
taking in the sights of the city to-day
Mr.. Hill alone having returned to Hele-
ma to-day by the morning coach.
MrSmalley and fellow voyagereurs ex-
press themselves as greatly delighted
with the trip, the falls Of the Missouri
particularly Messrs. Smalley and
Farny united in the opinion that for
grand and varied scenery the trip from
Stubbs ferry to Fort Benton, cannot be
surpassed, for like distance, in the
W orld. Mr.. Farny took views Of the
Gate of the mountains, Bears Tooth
mountain several views of the canyon,
the falls, Big Spring, and other natural
scenery, all of which will soon appear
in the Century magazine in connection
with Mr.. Smalley's description of the
country.
While they were visiting the big
spring Mr. Gibson conferred upon Mr..
Smalley the honor Of naming that Won
der of nature and he aptly christened it
The Giants Fountain. by which title it
will hereafter be known.
Of the party that left Helena, Drs.
Cole and Brown, w. III. Nichols, of the
Stock and Mining Journal, and Harry
Wheeler, remained at Great Falls, and
will return to Helena from that place.
Messrs. Smalley and Farny will take
their departure in a day or two for Bill
lings, going by way of the Judith and
Musselshell.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24

had collected $3.50 for gambling licenses
during the past six months, of which
amount $3.50 We're paid by Durham "
Maloney OF 100 billiard tables i'll the
county only three pay IL license, and OF
these facts the granu jury took cogni-
Zance.
Judge Wade is evidently on the war
path in Meagher, as he has been hereto
fore in Custer and Choteau. A little
shaking up now and then is a whole
some thing Tor Il chronic set OF county
officials.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
Estrayed.

One gray mare, brandrd IF on left
shoulder also j Il B and circle bar on
left hip; weight about 700 or 800 pounds.
= liberal reward will be paid to
aEy one giving information as to her
whereabouts. Address Silas Butcher.
care of McCuaig & Gehring, Dupuyer'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
A Band Of Horses for Sale.

A band of about 100 stock horses for
sale AT A BARGAIN. For further infor-
nation address j. K. care of the RIVER
PRESS, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24

of to-day, when our campaign is at an
end and we wait only for the election,
gives me an opportunity for this prompt
reply and for the following essential de-
tails:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24
Letter List.

The following is a list of letters re-
naming in the Fort Benton post office
for the week ending September 20, 1884:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-24


Alley Mrs M Kellogg Amasa
Allen VIM Klein Marcus
Bartelle N r McMeel Patrick
Bender James Meneke Miss Dora
Bynum Steve 2 Missiner M III
ColWell Warner Miller ] w
Cooper Mrs ] E Monroe G T.
Cooper e S Moore J M
Edgar w B Parnell Jack
Endsley M w 2 Powell Henry
Fox w ID 3 Price JnO2
Franklin Henry Reoheod& Salisbury
Gehring Frank Simons Chas
ellis Frank Smith r J
GIbbon Andrew Smith Frank
Grogonekex Henry Sturner Hank Lee
Hatneld Dave Story w e
JamIson Sam Wanless A
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, 1884-09-24
GOOD TIDIEGs
From the Booming Placers of the
Little Rocky Mountains.
Reports From Returning Stampeders. All
to the Effect That the Mines are
the Greatest on Earth

Tom McDevitt and Mike Lynch re-
turned from the mines sunday. They
will take new outfit and return
in day or two. Tom is veryk en-
thusiastic. He had determined never
to go on another stampede (having Just
returned from the Cpur d AIenes). but
the Little Rockies were SO convenient
he could not resist the temptation. He
says he believes there mas been more
money taken out since the discovery lof
the mines than Was ever taken out Df
the Cpur d'Alenes
Main q Smith are taking out from $50
to $40 a day Tom is Of the opinion that
Develin will make a harvest of $4,000
stampedels have located claims on PED
gersol, Dave Mcdaniel, John EvansS
and hinl~ elf. The camp, in his opinion /
promises TO be the best discovered for
many years. Good prospects are found
almost everywhere, and the feeling
among all the miners is one OF content
every one satisfied with the work they
have done, and are hopeful Of still better
things.
Mike Lynch chimes in with all the
others in pronouncing the mines good
and the prospects OF rich and exten-
sive district flattering He says it is be-
lieved that in due time the deep dig
gings will prove the richest and best.--
Herman" Brinkman, Gus Okerman,
Jack Fawcett and Jake OdenWald, all OF
this city, went to Beaver creek to pros
pect several days ago and nothing has
been heard of them yet. They are like
ly to strike it. u--~-~~.-----.-.u---
-tsaiaeHsImeeting in the Little
Rocky creek district, on the 2lst, un-
doubtedly resulted in opening the dis
trict for work. Parties owning claims
will be given a reasonable length of
time to get on their ground, failing to
do which it will be jumped.
On the road home they met sixteen
or seventeen different "outtits" going to
the mines, and they are coming from
every direction. But as the movement
in that direction has only fairly started,
before the end Of another month there
will be an immense throng in the noun
tains.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
The celebrated Johnston Binder

Folding Reapers and Mowers,
Jos. NIGGEL & Bro, agents,
Butler, Pa.
Music boxes of different sizes, de-
signs and prices at j. F. T. Stehle's.
Go to J. o. Fullerton's store on
Jefferson street, below Berg's Bank, for
blankets, fannels and yarns, manu-
| factured from pure Butler county wool.
Music boxes of different sizes, de-
signs and prices at j. F. T. Stehle's.
Fine parlor suits at Ketterer's.
-Spang New Family Sewing Ma
chine for Sl700.
Music boxes of different sizes, de-
signs and prices at j. F. T. Stehle's.
Jonn Nigel wants agents to canvas
| for fruit trees for him.
The best Buggy Harness in the
market and the greatest bargains ever
offered at G. Roessing & Sons, JEFF
ferson st.
Spring Dress Goods.
New Striped and Checked Summer
Silks.
New Colored Silk Largest Variety J
New Black Silk, (Best Make.)
New Colored Cashmeres,
New Black Cashmeres,
New Drap D'almas and Gersters'
Immense Stock of New Spring
Dress Goods now open at lowest pri-
ces, at
A. TRoUTMAN & Sons
Go to j. o. Fullerton's store on
Jefferson street, below Berg's Bank, for
blankets, fannels and yarns, manu-
factured from pure Butler county wool.
-Ketterer has the largest and finest
stock of furniture in Butler.
All the new spring shades in
Cashmeres, all-wool Satines and all
kinds of Dress Goods at
l.. STEIN & Sons.
Elegant new stock Of Spring and
Summer Hosiery and Gloves Largest
stock ever brought to Butler, and low
est prices at
L. STEIN & Sons.
Jerseys! Jerseys! Ladies Jer-
seys, Childrens Jerseys-Black and
Colored-Large assortment at lowest
prices, at
L. STEIN & Sons.
-Ifyou wanta good substantial suit
for little money, call at d, A. Heck's
If you need furniture, go to Geo.
ketterer.
| Music boxes of different sizes, de-
signs and prices, at j. F. Il. Stehle's.
If you want good Lunch, Square
Meal or an Oyster Stew go to Morri-
sons City Bakery. If
You can buy very handsome
Summer Silk for fifty cents yard at
l.. STEIN Il Sons.
Trunks, valises, shawl straps, &c,
full line, at Heck's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
Black Gross Grain.


Dress silks at so cents and up. We
have very splendid assortment Of
colored silks, satins, &c, at
RITTER & RALsTON'S.
At 20 Cents.
Ottoman, Brochures in all colors at,
RITTER & RALsToN's.
If you buy fruit trees from John
Nigel, you will not be cheated. He
sells nothing but what is good.
An immense stock of Flynets
coming in to be sold at the lowest
prices ever offered at G. Roessing &
Sons, Jefferson st.
Mourning Goods.
We make a speciality of Mourning
Goods, carrying full assortment of
all kinds of Black Dress Goods, Shawls,
Grapes and trimmings to match, at
RITTER & RALsToN's
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
Notice i'm Divorce.

Mary Friend by her next friend George
McCandlesS vs. William Friend
Common Pleas of Butler county. A. D. No.
II, March T., 1888.
To William Friend Respondent:
Tale notice that the depositions of witnesses
will be take on part of the plaintiff before A.
NJ. Cornelius, Esq, Notary Public, at the
Office of S. F. Bowser in the Borough of Butler,
between the hours of 9 a. m, 9 y. m, of Satur-
day, June 18th, 1854, where you may attend
if you see proper.
S. F. BOWSER,
Atty for Mary A. Friend
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28

"A Defeated Candidate, needs
something to console him. Go direct
to John Bickel's and get pair of En-
glish Wankenphaust Shoes, the best
shoes made for solid comfort.
Wall Paper and Window Shades,
large stock, new designs, just received
at j. F. Il. Stehle's.
Wall Paper and Window Shades,
large stock, new designs, just received
at j. F. Il. Stehle's.
-Spang New Family Sewing Ma
chine for $4,000.
Go to Kelly's on Jefferson street,
Butler, Pa, for g. A. r. Suits, buttons
and caps. Gents Suits $3.50 and up,
Pants Scots and up, Boys Suits 81. SO
and up, Shirts soc. and up Hats IOc.
and up, Shoes soc. and up, and furnish.
ing goods at bottom prices
-Ifyou want nice window pole or
extension cornice, 60 to G.. Ketterer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
Farm For Sale.

A Farm of 125 acres, within two miles OF
sa lie on easy terms. Good land, good neigh
borhood, and fair improvements. Possession
given at any time. Write or apply in per-
son, to
James C. Brown,
Greenville, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
An Open Letter."

am not q candidate for any Office
for which l ask your support, but ]
claim to keep the Best Selection Of
Boots and Shoes in Butler; prices low.
er than the lowest. at
JOHN B!CKELs,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
SpOrtSnnen.

The attention of our readers is called to the
advertisement in this issue of the PITTSBURGH
FIRE ARMS Co. Persons in want of anything
in the way of fire arms, or sportsmen's goods
will find it to their advantage to send to this
firm for their new Catalogue.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
knleriCuS.

S. Nixon's draft stallion "Americus," ;"
can be seen every Monday at Christie's
livery stable in rear of ssthe Vogeley
House. Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
FOR SALE

Fans, Mills, Coal Lands. Etc, in Western Pennsyl-
yania, by. W. kISkADDON, FreepOrt. Pa.
Every Monday IN Freeport and every Tuesday
at Pittsburgh, 129 Fifth Ave, I'd floor. Send for
printed list. may 28,Si,1y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
FOR SALEOR RENT

One good business stand in Butler, suitable
for any kind of business, also one good dwell
ing house in butler for sale. Inquire at this
office. CAROLINE WISE.
Nav 1t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-05-28
Notice to Borough and Township Auditors

The law requires Borough and Township
Auditors to file with the Clerk of Quarter Ses-
sions their reports, and failing to do so they
are liable to fine of 800. See Act of April "a,
1874