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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05
To Sheep Owners.

Any party having 1000 OF 1000 clean
sheep to let out on shares to be run by
an experienced man on a fresh range
25 miles south of Fort Maginnis, should
address at once for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Bros Grass Range, Meagher Co, Mt.
W51-4t
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05
Sheep for Sale.

1900 head of first class stock sheep for
sale. For particulars inquire of Hirsh-
berg & Nathan, Fort Benton, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05
A Ready Remedy.

CHICAGO May 18th.
s. BLACKBOARD, Esq.
l51, South Clark Street.
Dear Sir:-I was attacked q few days ago with a
malignant sore throat: applied Railways Ready Re-
lief and other remedies without receiving any benefit.
/ then determined to try your DR.. Halliday's Blood
Purifier as a gargle, and-to my surprise and gratif-
cation-experlenced almost immediate relief. II il.
in my opinion, . wonderful remedy, positive in its
effects, and an ~nneqnaled tonic. | regard it as an
Invaluable preparation. Very respectfully,
ID
Chicago Times.)
St. Paul, Mimi. WI. Minar, wholesale and retail
agent. Fort Benton, Montana.
Book and Job Printing a speciality at
the RIVER PRESS office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05
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, 1884-11-05

a CARD.-To all who are suffering from errors
and indiscrrtions Of youth, nervous weakness. early
decay. loss OF manhood, &c. will send q recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy Wes discovered by q missionary in South
America. Send seif-addressei envelope to REV
JOSEPH + INMAN, Station q. Ne0 Fork.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05
For Sale, at a Bargain

6 mares, ] horse and 5 colts for sale
chean for cash. Apply to r. A. LUKE,
Fort Benton, M. Il.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05
S25 Reward.

strayed from McDevitt & Wilson's pasture, Fort
Benton, about July 18th, two large horses, about
/ 200 pounds each. One was of dark brown color,
branded Sd on left shoulder, a little stiff in front
ankles. One dark brown, almost black, branded @
on right shoulder. A reward Of SIS will be paid for
their recovery by w. b. EDGAR, Utica, NJ. T.
44-st
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05

Blank Receipts and Promiesory Notes, In handy
tablet form, for sale at the RIyER PRRss office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05

Mrs. George w. Samples, Of the Ju-
idith, is in the city, the guest of Mrs.
tChas. f. Duer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05
LOCAL NOTES.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Dundee, Dawson county, is the latest
post office in Montana.
Geo. l.. Hammond will leave for Mis-
soula again tomorrow.
Frank Coombs will leave for the east
about the middle of November.
The cornerstone for the new Odd
Fellows hall at Butte was laid last Sat
urday.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-05

Mr.. John Athey, with Broadwater,
Mcnamara & Co., Fort Maginnis, ar
rived in the city last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28
The Duty of Maine Republicans

The Duty of Maine Republicans.
Politics here in Maine have been very
quiet since the State election Having fought
and won the first grand battle of the cam
paign, the Maine Republicans generally
have been only deeply interested spectators
Of the contests going on in other States.
The exceptions have been our able and pop
uiar speakers whose services have been in
great demand and they have generously
given them to help on The cause in States
which sent good helpers to US in the time of
need Maine Republicans have been into
every Northern S ate where the battle was
hot and by their able and cogent discussion
of the issues Of the hour have won credit for
themselves and for their State.
At the head of the list is our candidate for
President who has made an unexampled
tour and given new indication of his unex-
celIed readiness and resources as a popular
orator. This tour OF Mr.. Blaine will be his
torical; but 1t will be The despair of those
who come after him. Nobody but himself
would have had the courage to take the field
with all the risks Of such step; but it was
entirely characteristic OF him to go before
The people and talk with them face to face
plead Ing The cause OF which be is the repre-
sentative leader. That he has borne him
self with entire discretion and propriety is
the general verdict, not sacrificing the dig
nifty of bis position and not failing in any in
stance to leave favorable impression by his
bearing and his words. He has not been
provoked 10 utter one passionate word or a
sentence of recrimination Ia response to his
assailants, and in all his discussion of pub
lie questions be has regarded only the things
Of paramount Importance, the great national
issues concerning which this election has
significance aud large consequences.
Bat week from to-day the people of
Name iD common with those of the whole
country will be summoned to the polls. That
they will reiterate the judgment of Septem-
Der last there is no doubt. Let no Repubi-
can think he did his whole duty by the vote
be then cast. Under other circumstances
possibly there might be excuse for not going
to the polls again when the result is not in
doubt; but this year when our fellow citizen
is the candidate there is an unusual obllga-
ton on Republicans to do him the honor of
making bis vote here as large as possible.
Let it appear that the vote Of Septem5 Der was
only an earnest of what we intended to do in
November. II our opponents are obviously
discouraged that is no reason why Republi-
cans should let their enthusiasm cool. Be
cause we have had rest from the activity
and the din of the conflict, we should be all
the more eager to strike heavy blow at the
last when the crisis of the ba tie Gomez.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28
Day Breaking, Perhaps.

The Mormon church has just been defeat
ed in one of the most important trials ever
bad III Utah. Rudger Clawson, son Of the
noted Bishop. Hiram Clawson was indicted
at Salt Lake City for unlawful marriage anc
criminal cohabitaioD. He has bad two tri
ais within month the second ending with
verdict of guilty last Saturday. The Nor
man hierarchy accepted This as test case
and every effort was made to cause it to fail
and so bring the United States statute into
contempt. As soon as the Indictment was
found, the sec. nd wife Lydia Spencer, and
the mothers of both wives disappeared and
the sharpest detectives could not discover
them, which indicates that the Mormons are
not sure OF the baseness of their women.
The male members of the family lied bravely
throughout both trals, and President Tay-
lor aud Ex-Congressman Cannon professed
ignorance on all important points amidst the
cheers of their co-religonists.
Il was proved on the first trial that Claw
son had frequently admitted his second mar
rage, that he and the second wife Joined
a clCb on the wedding night under the
names OF Rudger and Lydia Spencer, that
C'awson was frequently at her lodgings and
that after a, while she went to live in the
same house with him and his first wife. The
question of venue was an important one for
If the marriage had pet been celebrated in
the county the court would not have juris-
dictioD. This was wlat made Presiden
Taylor's evidence necessary. He admitted
that the Endowment House and the Temple
were the places where marriages were usu-
ally solemnized; but claimed that the rule
was not invariAble. lie was however unable
to name any couples who had been married
elsewhere. He also denied knowing where
the church records were kept. It's believed
that the first jury was frightened by the
threatening attitude of the Mormon church
authorities and the plain warnings of coun-
sci that it would be dangerous to convict
under the second part of the indictment
charging criminal cohabitation. At anv late
the jury disagreed. But Judge Zane i'm
mediatey ordered new trial.
On the second trial matters proceeded
very much as on the first one, until the sec
ond wife, who had been discovered. was
brought into court and made a witness. At
first she refused 10 testify and was promptly
committed by the judge for contempt; but
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28
A Telltale Address.

The National Committee of the Demo-
cratic party has issued last appeal. 1t
rings With the tones of anticipated defeat. A
bai1ied and despairng spirit pervades 1t all
through. Nothing could be better adapted
to inspire Republicans with hope and cour-
age, for its whining apologies for disaster
toreSeen, amount to confession that all pre-
vlous Democratic boasting is hollow. The
address lies as only a Democratic address
can. LIS tale about a vast surplus of revenue
hoardei in the treasury and withdrawn from
circulation is stupid falsehood. The surplus
revenue is used as fast as it accumulates TO
pay the national debt and in this way two
public blessings are effected, the money is
put in circulation, and the dep: and the an
nnaI interest on 1t are constantly being re-
duced. The Democratic address is gross
Misrepresentation of the facts touching this
matter which will deceive no intelligent citi-
zen. The only harmful accumulation in the
treasury is OF uncurrent silver dollars which
the Democratic party forced the government
to coin at the rate of Two millions month.
So concerning the Deputy United States
Marshals employed in Ohio to protect the
voters and the votes from the schemes of
fraud which the Democratic party were just
ly suspected of i'll tending, and of intending
to compass Hnder cover of the thousands of
special sheriffs and special policemen which
the local authorities appointed and who no
doubt deserve all the hard names applied by
the Democracy. The fact is that their little
game to carry the Ohio elections as elections
In South Carolina and Mississippi are car
ried by the minority, was efficiently prevent
ed. Hence their tears and their impotent
rage.
1t is an address to be despised and derided
for what it asserts; but to be welcomed for
what it implies. A worthy production Of
the Joint brains of Barnum and Gorham. 1t
will encourage the hearts of Republicans all
over the land. We know now as we did not
know before the confusion and hopelesspess
of the Democratic cause. In the face of
this revelation of the perturbation and dis
trust OF the Democratic National Committee
no Democrat can be sincerely confident Of
success, and any profession of confidence
will seem to be. as it must be, an absurd
mockery of the truth. Give this precious
document wide circulation and it will
make Republican votes in every county
where it is read.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

George Alfred TowDshend writes to the
Cincinnati Enquirer, the leading Democratic
organ of that city, that he believes that "lhe
manufacturing portion of New York city
has got the turn on the Custom House and
financial portion of the town, and it is only
In the latter portion that bigh-priced free
trade newspapers circulate;' and that as
election day approaches "the tariff question
is rearing It's head like monument above all
surrounding things" The meaning of this
is that the mechauics have not been deceived
by the denial of the Democratic press that
the tariff in as issue in this campaign, but
ere becoming more and more alive to the
fact that the success of Cleveland means a
staggering blow to those industries from
which they derive their bread and butter.
With this conviction as 10 what Democratic
success means, no one can doubt what their
course will be on the fourth of N ovember.
Their votes will be thrown for the man who
declares distinctly in favor of protection Of
American labor, and against the man who
has ne opinion on the subject which he is
willing the public should know.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

A New York dispatch to the Boston jour
nal says carefully prepared canvass of the
State shows that the Republicans will carry
it BY at least $4,000 majority. The Indepen
dent detection appears to be confined al
most entirely to New York aud Brooklyn,
where the detection from the Democratic
candidate 10 more than sufficient TO take
care Of it. Candid Democrats do not claim
more than 10000 majority in New York city.
The St. John vote is likely to prove less
than anticipated, st. Johns conclusion to
confine his campaign to New York having
opened the eyes Of the prohlbitionists to the
true inwaidness of bis intentions. Presi-
dent Arthur, who is thoroughly familiar
with New York politics, declares that the
Empire State is not doubtful, but will give
It's vote to Blaine and Logan.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28
Win people never learn the danger of

VIII people never learn the danger of
wells exposed to contain mating influences?
At Kidderminster well in the vicinity of
Sewage pumping works, the water of which
was used by many people, has caused a
terrible outbreak of typhoid fever, over 900
cases being reported. The deaths are chiefly
among the young, but persons of all ages are
prostraied. The suffering aud sorrow are of
course great, not to speak OF the actual cost
In money OF such an epidemic, which, a.
though it seems not worth mentioning in
the presence of grea'er evils, is doubtless
much more than the expense of avoiding
the catastrophe would have been. 1t may be
considered an axiom that the economic ar
gument is wholly on the side of security
against such tpidemics, no matter what the
actual cost of security may be.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28
The Argus yesterday Published q two

The Argus yesterday Published two
days. old dispatch to the Boston Herald
jcrity was only little over 10000 The dis
patch was undoubtedly based on the incor
rect statement made by the Kennt bee Jour-
nal few days ago, an6 which subst quently
1t corrected. The official figures were given
In yesterdays PRESS and show that Gov.
Robie's majority over all is over $4,000. 1t
Is too much to expect that the Argus will
correct its erroneous statement
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

Mr.. BlaiDe is in New York again and his
presence there and the speeches he will
make are reasonably expected to have vast
influence in determining the result in that
State. Like Sherldan's presence on the
field at Winchester 1t will reanimate the Re-
publican hosts ami reverse any advantages
which may seem to have been won while he
WAS tar AWAY
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

The short speech of Judge David Davis as
president of the meeting at which Mr.. Blaine
spoke ir Blooming on, ILL., bad no ambiguity
about ii. Judge Davis will not be called a
thick and tbin partisan by anybody. He has
BEEN Independent In politics for loug time
and voted with the Democ,a ats when in the
United S ates Senate quite as often as be did
with iht r publicans. He is not candidate
for flice either, and when he says that in
his judgment the welfare of the nation in the
present exigency reqaires the election of the
Republican candidates it is a judgment
which will quickly have influence with
doubtful voters.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

Chicago has not abated one jot or little of
her admiration for Mr.. Blaine since the
memorable day when the vote OF the Nation
al Republican convention threw the city in
to an uproar of enthusiasm. Mr.. Blane's
reception on Saturday in that city dis
tanced in its cordiality and spontaneousness
all the receptions extended to him during
his Western tour. The city went wild with
1aIiob+
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

The Butler organization in Erie county,
u. T., has gone to pieces. The editor of
the Butler newspaper organ has sold out.
and is supporting Blaine and Logan, while
some of the managers of the Peoples party
are supporting Cleveland. Butler, himself,
has gone TO New York to spend the last
week of the campaign. All the candidates
appear to recognize that New York is the
key of the position, and they are all there,
Blaine, Cleveland, Butler and ST. John. 1t
is safe to believe that the last two will make
NO votes for themselves. As election day
approaches, the real significance OF the con-
test will be more apparent, and good citi-
zens will not care to throw away their votes.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

The Boston Herald's Indianapolis CORE
spondent says there are indications of a
strong Catholic uedercurrent there agains-
the Democratic National ticket. Two prom
OF Blaine, and the private Secretary of the
Bishop is now pronounced Republican D
though heretofore be has voted the Demo
cratic ticket. These are only few of the
s'gns psisting to bad Irish break from the
Democratic ticket.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

The Catholic Telegraph, of Albany, n T..
which has been very hostile to Cleveland
and has supported Blaine, chiefly on the
ground that Governor Cleveland had done
injustice to Roman Catholic interests by his
action on certain bills, on Saturday aDnouno-
cd that it was convinced that IL had BEEN
misinformed about the Governors action,
and would support him.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

A very important council of the Catholic
church will convene in Baltimore. Nov. O..
1t will be composed of thirty-eight prelates.
Among the questions to be settled is the one
of intermarriage between Catholics aud
Protest ,nts. There will also be formulated
canon laws particularly adapted to the GUS
toms and cond ttions of people in this
country.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

Nobody should be deceived by the brag
and buster of the Democratic press. 1t IS
only wbistling 10 keep up the courage of the
Democratic voters as they approach the po-
litical graveyard which they will sink into
on the fourth of November. The nearer
they get to this graveyard, the louder the
whistling must be, SO that for the remain
der of the campaign Democratic professions
of confidence in Cleveland's election will
grow bolder. 1t would not be surprising If
by next Monday some Democratic journal
expressed confidence that Maine might be
found in the Cleveland column. The Cltve-
land procession will then be SO near the
graveyard that a vast amount of shouting
on the part of its leaders will be necessary
to keep the men in line.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

Four years ago the Argus professed to be
jlst as cor fident of the election of Hancock
as II appears TO be to-day of the election of
Cleveland. Then it declared again and
again that New York was sure for the Demo-
cratic candidate.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28

she changed her mind and on Saturday
morning gave her evidence. She was asked
but three questions and in reply admitted
her marriage to Clawson as his second wife,
and gave the place and date of the marriage.
The jury after this quickly brought in YER
dict of guilty. Sentence was deferred until
November 8. Clawson being allowed his lib
erty under bail in the meantime. This is
the first actual conviction of Mormon for
polygamy ever secured and 1t is regarded
as very damaging blow to the whole sys-
tenn.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28
TUESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER rs.

We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations. The and address of the writer are in
al cases Indispensable not necessarily for pubica-
u)n but as q guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
nunications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1884-10-28
Choir and Singing Class Books.
Choral Worship By l. Q. EMERSON

No better provision for the needs of choirs has for
long time been furnished n Bile collection of
Church Music, and full Instructive Course.
sh.rsl Worship has 20 pages. divided as fol-
lows:
100 pages for the Elements, full of pleasing exer-
pages of Hymn Tunes in all metres-110 pages of
Anthems;-and about 80 pages of miscellaneous
Sacred music for concerts
Mailed for the Retail Price 81; Price per doz SO.
The river press., 1884-01-30
From the Fort Macleod Gazette.

Messrs. [. G. Baker & Co.'s bull teams,
Ed. Trainer wagon-boss. arrived from
Calgary on the 1st, loaded with general
groceries for the firm here. They then
took 1000 lbs. of flour and $4,000 lbs.
of pork to the Blood reserve, and re-
turned here Ola Tuesday last loaded with
hides.
''Smilern has taken unto himself a
partner-not a partner in life as it is
generally understood, but one to help
him in his blacksmithing business.
From enquiries made of all the sur
rounding cattle men during their visit
to Macleod on New Years, we learn
that cattle are all in prime condition.
None of the hay put up has thus far
been required.
Sergt. Cotter arrived from Pincher
,creek at 6 a. m. Thursday morning,
having in charge a prisoner named
Cook, who had been arrested for forging
an order on I. G.. Baker q Co. for $50
in P. Provost's name. He was up be-
fore Major Crozier the same day, and
was committed for trial.
The river press., 1884-01-30
Down Co the Prices /!

Beginning Monday, December 18th, /
will reducethe price of board as follows:
Board per week, $500.
Board and good room, 800
Three meal tickets for SlOO.
Boarders having their own bedding
will be furnished room for same free OF
all charge.
Ny rooms and beds are first class in
every particular, and the table will al
ways be supplied with the best the
markets afford. The best liquors and
cigars in the city always on hand at the
Overland bar. BILLY YARD, Prop'r.
The river press., 1884-01-30
An Important N office.

Those who are indebted to the under
signed will please take notice that / have
placed my books and accounts in the
hands of Settle & Settle for collection.
These accounts MUST be settled at once,
and all interested will save trouble and
expense by needing this notice.
w. III. WRIGHT.
The river press., 1884-01-30
Ranch for Sale.

Any one desiring to purchase a good
ranch in desirable location, with splen-
did improvements, consisting of good
house, two corrals, milk house, fencing,
and an irrigating ditch, can secure
bargain by calling on G. w. Settle AT
ONCE,
The river press., 1884-01-30

Thos. Coatsworth was in town to day.
His teams loaded at Fort Shaw with
10000 pounds of commissary stores for
Fort Assinaboine He will not bring
his teams into town, but keep right on
to his destination
The river press., 1884-01-30

; Joe Pappillion, who was injured SO
seriously few weeks ago by cutting his
foot with an axe at his ranch on the
Teton, is in town. Joe was laid up for
nearly eight weeks with his injuries,
and is glad enough to be getting about
The river press., 1884-01-30
Pay Up.

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to w. S. Wetzel will please pay
their accounts to me Immediately.
DAVID G.. BROWNE, Assignee.
The river press., 1884-01-30

In few weeks all our merchants VIII
have representatives in the east. 1t is
learned that there will be no diminution
in the amount of goods purchased, and
our next season will be as lively as the
The river press., 1884-01-30

= John Egan and VIM. Ellis came in
yesterday afternoon from the Judith
Basin, where they have been to deliver
twenty-seven head Of horses to the Ju
dith cattle company. They report
plenty of snow in that section, but the
stock is looking finely
The river press., 1884-01-30

Mr. Jno, Lepley one OF Choteau coun-
ty's prominent cattle kings, writes from
Helena that he would start for San Fran
cisco and the sunny south on the 18th
inst in company with Mr.. Seitern.
The river press., 1884-01-30

A survey recently made to determine
the practicability of constructing an inn
mense ditch for the purpose of irrigating
a large tract Of land taken up in the Sun
river country by Messrs Hauser, Hotter,
practicability Of the scheme. It is un-
The river press., 1884-01-30

D. G. Browne and w. 5. Baker are
building an ice house on their premises
The river press., 1884-01-30
Letter List.

The following is list of letters re-
naming in the Fort Benton post office
for the week ending January 26, 1884: