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GREELEY's
New Steam Laundry.
Only One in This City.

Bes; work and lowest prices guaranteed. Goods call.
ed for and delivered free of charge. Orders By postal
notice. may6diy
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

IL Cleveland becomes president he
will have no small job on his hands.
Having received the support Of the So
called Independents, some of them will
naturally expect a reward in the shape
of al lucrative political appointment.
But if he fayors the "mugwumps'' in
this way the democrats will be after
him. They have no notion Of bearing
the pangs Of tWenty-four years starva-
ton and then allowing part, Of the spoi,s
to be carried off by other parties. It
will be interesting to see how Grover
will divide the hash among thesejealous
factions.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

@S 0hoS~A1~ ~ -~ @a~AA 9~ $3.50 y -
synopsis of Governor Crosby's last an
nual report on the condition Of Mon
tana. 1T shows this territory to be
largely increasing in population, wealth
and material resources, and sets forth in
a convincing manner the claims which
entitle her to admission into the Union
as a state. The governor seems to duly
appreciate the value of the gold discov-
cries in the Little Rockies, and gives it
as his opinion that it would be unwise
to attempt to place obstacles in the way
of those who feel inclined to seek for the
hidden wealth OF that region. He also
calls the attention Of the government to
the deplorable condition Of the Indians
moss inhabiting immense reservations,
which are Of no earthly use to them,
and advises the speedy restoration Of
such lands to the public domain. The
report is an eloquent summary of the
high position that Montana now oecu-
pies amongst her sister states and terri
tories, and as such will have a beneficial
effect in the way Of drawing public at
tention to the varied, Of the
''queen of the west"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE following from the st. Paul Day
relative to the possibility Of Hon. Lee
Mantle being the next governor Of Mon
tana may be Of interest to the many
friends Of that gentleman in this sec
ton: "Lee Mantle, of Montana will
now receive his reward for voting for
Arthur in the Chicago convention, thus
~neutralizing the vote of Col. Sanders for
Blaine. He is to be appointed territorial
governor. But no territorial interest
will suffer, as he is thoroughly familiar
with the public affairs in Montana, and
capable Of assuming executive duties in
the office. Singular enough, Mantle
will be the first to secure the benefits Of
the practical application Of the plank
which Col. Sanders secured in the ma
tional platform, pledging the party to a
policy of making appointments to terri
torial Offices from residents of the terri
tory. Mr.. Mantle is manager Of the
Butte Inter Mountain, and a man Of
marked ability"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Information Wanted.
nan

The following letter was received by
Postmaster Flanagan a day or two age.
Some of our readers may be able to fur
nishthe information desired:
OVID, BEAR LAKE Co, IDAHO,
November IL, 1884.
To the Postmaster at Fort Benton:
DEAR SIR write to you for a little
information, hoping you can assist me.
A young man by the name of Ole Berg
left here last spring to work on the Can
adian Pacific railroad, and was employ
ed on that road all summer. He started
for home N the 18th Of October last and
got as far as Montana, where, according
to reports in the papers received to-day,
he was killed by some horse thieves.
Now, if you can tell us where it hap
pened, or anything about it you would
confer q great favor upon me and a last
ing obligation on q widowed mother
mourning the untimely death OF an only
son. Very respectfully,
w. G. MCCURDY.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE Butte Miner has this to say OF
Mr.. Blaine's canvass: "Mr. Blaine is
entitled to enjoy the comfortable con-
seriousness that his personal share in the
great campaign just closed was an un-
precedented series of personal triumphs.
He made, single-handed and alone, the
most gallant fight on record, and dis
played an intellectual and physical
vigor which places him in the front as
a leader Of leaders. He made hundreds
Of speeches, Of which it may be truth
fully said that none were feeble or COM
monplace. His brilliant campaign IS
the browning act of a brilliant political
career which may now be regarded rs
ended
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE republicans have been fortunate
in securing many of the county Offices
treasurer, probate judge, supt. of schools,
justice Of the peace, constable, coroner,
county surveyor and public admins
TRAITOR, all elected by large majorities.
This is an indication that in the future
the democrats will not be in the ascen-
dent in Choteau county. The several
gentlemen who have been called to fill
the ofnces are worthy of public conf
1o~~o 30 sure the a1ea;- +ra
tlon OF the affairs OF their positions will
be ratified by the intelligent people of
the county.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Thoroughbreds for Sale.

We will sell low enough to suit the
sae. 400 Thoroughbred FreloL meriuo
and 800 Spanish Merino Rams, one and
two years old 900 Thoroughbred French
and Spanish Merino Ewes.
For size, build and fleece these rams
cannot be excelled in Montana-are ac-
climated, strong and healthy. The
ewes, both Spanish and French, have
been carefully selected, and cannot fail
to give satisfaction.
Call on, or address
SEVERANCE & Co., Okla, M. Il.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
THE RIV PRESS.

matter is the fact that the guilty parties
escape all punishment. Stock may be
recovered. but the thieves are left free
to resume their depredations at the first
convenient opportunity. The good
work recently performed in Kidding the
country of white horse thieves will have
little effect if their red brethren are left
free to carry on the same ~offense, and
unless the authorities are able to cope
with the evil our. stockmen will have to
organize and, do the work themselves.
Such q course might cause a good deal
of trouble, but something must be done.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19


WE publish in this issue a tahulated
statement of the official returns for Cho-
teau county. The figures have been
carefully revised, and the table may be
taken as it stands as being a correct
summary Of the returns from each pre-
cinct. The result shows hat the repub-
licans have elected seven of the candi-
dates placed Oh their ticket, and in other
cases their opponents have managed to
"get there" by but small majorities.
The largest number Of votes cast for a
democratic candidate was secured by
Jesse Taylor, who polled a total Of GA
the highest score on the republican side
was made by Miss Johnstone, who scor-
ed COS. Miss Johnstone also secured the
largest majority recorded in the list,
being 23i votes ahead Of the democratic
nominee. The smallest majority in the
list is that secured by the democratic
candidate for assessor, he being but 81
votes ahead of his republican opponent.
The members of the republican party
have reason to be proud Of the showing
made IN these returns, and it would be
we'll for each one to preserve a copy for
future reference. 1t will prove useful
in comparing the result two years hence
with that of the contest Just decided.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
A Ready Remedy.

CHICAGO May 18th.
S. BLACKBOARD, Esq,
Isl, South Clark Street.
DearaSir:I was attacked a few days ago with a
malignant sore throat: applied Railways Ready Re-
lief and otherremedies without receiving any benefit.
I then determined to try yonr D.. HaIliday's Blood
Purifier as a gargle, and-to my surprise and gratif-
cation-exper1enced almost immediate relief. IT liz.
in my opinion, a wonderful remedy, positive in Its
effects, and an uneqnaled tonic. | regard it as an
Invaluable preparation. Very respectfully,
D.
Chicago Times.)
S. Blackford, proprietor, 274 East Seventh street,
St. Paul, Mimi. W. j. Minar, wholesale and retail
agent, Fort Benton, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
ssss=

One sometimes hears strange modes
of reasoning during that favorite pas
time Of some women-shopping. "lhis
little scent-bag is not quite perfect"
said one at the woman's exchange, as
she called the attention of a girl in
waiting to an article that lay on a table.
Nov if it were for myself, [ should
not care at all, but [ would like to buy
it to give. as a present to a little niece,
and she's so observing that she'd notice
any defect in it in a moment. Couldn't
you let me have it for half price,"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

LATEST advices from New York point
to the conclusion that Cleveland has car
ried that state and will be elected to the
presidency. Should that prove to be
the case, the rest Of the country must
bow to the inevitable and hope for the
best. Nations thrive in spite OF bad
government, and we have every conf
dence that this vigorous republic will
continue to prosper ever if handicapped
by four wears Of democratic misrule.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE Indians still seem to be III the
full enjoyment of their fayorite pastime
of horse stealing. As will be seen in
another column a party OF stockmen
from the Yellowstone have just succeed
ed in recovering some OF their missing
property from the Indians at the Black
foot agency, and report that there are
more horses in that locality which they
were unable to secure. This state of
affairs is highly unsatisfactory to all
those interested in stock matters. The
periodical raids of Indian horse THE ses
have become too frequent to be tolerated
any longer. The government has set
apart Il vast extent Of country for their
sole occupation and benefit, and in JUS
tice to all concerned they ought to be
compelled to remain on it. No white
man is allowed to roam at will over their
possessions, and the country occupied
by white men ought to be closed to In
dian encroachment in the same manner
Our citizens are called upon annually to
help support them in q life Of ~laziness
and at the same time are exposed to
heavy losses at their hands. One of the
greatest annoyances connected with the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
TO WOOL GROWERS.

Parties intending to buy Merino Rams this fall are
invited to examine our stock of purebred Campbell
Merinos, brought out from Vermont early this season.
We claim that they are the most hardy race of pure
bred Merinos ever brought to Montana, and we are
prepared to show that as regards quality the wool of
the Campbell flock has never been surpassed in the
United States by any Spanish American sheep.
We refer to the following gentlemen or to any 9TH
ers who have bought our rams: Geo. D. Patterson,
Peck q Lacy, Hay Bros, Fort Benton; W. B. Edgar,
Utica; Dent 81 1ullock, Wolf Creek; Brooks & Hill
ger, Andersonville; Poole Bros, Stanford: William
Williams, Deer Lodge.
Correspondence solicited.
PARIS GIBSON e. SON,
Fort Benton, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
FINE JOB PRINTING.

The RIVER PRESS Publishing Com
pany have fitted up their job depart
ment with a choice selection of the
latest designs in type. and are now pre-
pared to execute all kinds of job work
in first-class style and at reasonable
prices.
Note and letter heads, bill heads, en-
velopes, bills of fare, programmes, BUSH
ness cards, posters, dodgers, etc., ETC.,
on short notice.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

THE first investigation into the meth
od of counting election district returns
in New York city shows hat all the in
spectors were drunk. They were locked
up in the Tombs. This looks discour-
ing for a fair count.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

WHEN the democratic board Of cam
vassers of Lee county, Iowa, met to can
vass the votes of Fort Madison some
republicans were present who put in a
protest against the count Of some votes
clearly illegal, but were compelled to
withdraw it by an armed mob of 200
bulldozing democrats who entered the
court house.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1884.

The democratic national central COM
mittee is appealing for more funds.
This would seem to indicate that they
anticipate a little more fighting before
the victory is finally won; or maybe
the market rate for votes proved to be
higher than they at first bargained for.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
.sssus-~ISsppp

"Mr. Smith, said the editor to the
funny man, II shall have to ask you to
report the funeral of old Mrs. Brown
to-day. The reporters are all out"
~"Certainly,n said the funny man
reaching for his hat, Il will do SO will
ingly. Shall / write it up in a humor-
Gus vein 81
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
DAAEEEeAs {

The birth of a daughter to the Duke
of Hamilton, after eleven years Of child
less matrimony, was a bitter disappoint-
ment. The duke has q complete loathing
for his presumptive heir, and bis chief
reasons for selling off his library and
pictures was to leave as little as he
could to his hated relative.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

This is the way in which 4 Maryland
rural editor acknowledges an act OF
kindness, and fills the local columns OF
his paper: Under the skillful mani
pulations Of Peter BuTkett our windows
have been relieved of the incrustations
from the weather for nearly "A Year past,
and the blessed light now beams upon
us, pure and refulgent, greatly relieving
the gloom that has enshrouded us SO
long. Hail Holy Light etc. See Mil.
TONI
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

IT must be a pleasing reflection for J.
A. Johnston to be doWned by "a boy,n
as he characterized MI. Hunt. Even the
democratic strong hold, Choteau county,
gave Mr.. Hunt a majority Of SO exclusive
of Rocky Point and rs including that
well known precinct.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
TO Sheep

Any party having 1900 or 1000 clean
sheep to let out On shares to be run by
an experienced man on a fresh range
Is miles south Of Fort Maginnis, should
address at once for particulars-BEAN
Bros Grass Range, Meagher Co., MT.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

HENRY AsTEL, chief Of army head
quarters at Washington, died very sud-
denly Sunday. He had held his posi-
ton for several years, being a trusted
and confidential friend Of Gen. Sher-
man.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
The Sun River Mill.

Owing co the low price of grain most
of the farmers on the Shonkin, High
wood and Belt creeks have taken their
wheat to the Sun River mill. 1t is stat
ed that 500 sacks of flour have been
ground for the ranchmen Of those local
tiles. The -four is Of excellent quality
and the farmers are pleased with 1t.
This is one step towards the ~independ-
ence Of farmers. They are beginning
to see the necessity Of producing for
home consumption.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
THE RIVER Press.

All letters and Communications containing matter IN
ended for publication IN this paper, should De addressed
to "The Rioer Press, and the name Of the srater must
be gi0e2 to insure attention.
Local advertisements aDHl be inserted IN these columns
at the rate of fifteen cents per line from transient ana
ten cents per line from regular advertisers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

II understand that burglars entered
your store last night, MI. Isaac?', IVA,
aber day dond dake anythings." 'Were
they frightened away "Ya, der low
brices marked on der goots frightened
dem away. Bime by day come rount
und buy der goots. Dots cheaper dan
stealing. Dots q t-yeluff dollar coat !;
take him for dhree do1Iarsa
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
N
@ Sale.

Six hundred bushels of White Rus.
sian seed oats also 800 bushels of White
Poland, price Il cents per pound on the
ranch. Address, VIM. WITT,
Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Strayed.

From the range Of the Benton & st. Louis Cattle
Company, on the Marias, one large bay horse, one
bnckskin with silver name and tail. one roam buck
skin, one small bay with white strip in face, all
branded K on left thigh. A liberal reward will he
paid for any which will lead to their
recoyery.-JoHN HARsIs, Manager of the Benton IS
st. Louis Cattle Co, Fort Benton, M. Z.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19

A quarterly journal devoted to the In
terests Of wool groWers-$2 per annum
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-05-10
FACTS AND FIGURZS.

"a, I'D n,o =
=, "a. '," 'a''. on tno lay.'I"
81 0nn I.,, was l''4''V"~' As"'''S'
rou, wars ago leNas stood thira
n wealth among the Southern States.
ID -, StS"ls.' n n' having ptopeiN
'''", ~. u, -V'V'V'oVo' C"cay" i'""S.
n'n'uEt"h gamers anu chrSs ON
hnh"s''N -'1UV CARLOADS of failch
caves Oh "hleh 40 loads come from
lhe frees III the public grounds. -- HaSh-
"'y'oh "'d,'
The United States has lot doctors
to every lo.UO parsons IN England
the proportion /, six to 10, 900 in
France, three; Germany, three and a
traction hungary aud Italy, siN, and
>"ltAerIanu' seven
Winter and wild beasts make sad
work among domestic animals in Russia.
Last Year 1t is declared that from cold
snow storms and disease $500 camels
5000 horses, 1900 cattle and l3u. oau
sheep persisted, aud that 10, QOU cattle
we're Killed by the wolves
july We had ,5i livht-houses and
lighted beacuns. ~ hyht- ships SO for
signals. gg2 beacon hybts on the wcsf
ern rivers. 35g dsy or nnlioht.d brsrous.
% bel-buovs IN position ~ automatiu
whistling bupys In POSITION. three iron
zoe buo,s aud 3. 422 other buo,s in posi-.
ton Ueirui psJ
The two rsilrord millionaires OF
New York William n Vanderbilt and
Jaw Gould are lust nov. buildip, their
tamil, mausol-ums Mr. Vanderbilt ,
tomb j. at New Dorm and. with the
rounds, will rrup, some min, mere,
IA all, against one acre for MIR Could.
rhc latter will spend close urou 500.
300 in the construction of hi, tomb
Mir Nanderblt, mauso,,,utn will cost
about 5000 n Y Fr,bus.
A lnrr. ,,u.,, i.....,,.,u.. -, mali,
taiujuo , ,l,rpin,,,a, ~, u,.hinn
bin tn runm,, r,n,,'.,,, .nt;r,,
nutti, includr. III uo, .b..Js * uon nil
low sins Sohl,,l,,. III nno hard
towel, and ii mn, ,,,Iln, ,nu,J- go,
: cnti,,l, cmrticd ,nJ .I.,,,,i 49, .,nn
IS If reaches ts Jrs,,,,,inn and the
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-05-10

The eNudation you see c'inging to
the sweet Gum tree III the hot sum
mers months scientifically combined
with tea made from the old field
Mullen which has mucilaginous prin-
siple 30 healing to the lungs presents
III Iaylor's Cherokee Remedy OF
sweet Gum aud Mullen pleasant
and effective cure for Group. Whjop-
lng Cough, Gods and and Cousump.
uou. Price .jcts., and 81 w. This
Dr. lIieger's southern Il NEEDY, al
equally tficsclou- remedy for Cr4mp
Cole. Darrhoea. Dyseu,ery, and
children suffering from he effects of
teething presents "a little Medicine
Chest no household should be with
out, for the speedy reiet of sudden
and dangerous attacks OF the luug-
and bowels. Ak Your druggists tor
them. Manufactured Toy Waiter a.
Taylor, Atlanta, TIA, proprietor
Iaylor's Premium Cologne.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-05-10
MAIIt4I lot F"IhII TrIVH-
Oliver Ditson & Co., Bosto n.

IA Ditsou 60. 81 broadw W York
j h pitsOu \ Co, IL ChesI" fhila
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-05-10
WIT AND WISDOM.


no" Wv YOU A"o" "h'h n'N,!"h'
'"''"N "'N 1t, ''F' -. "e7.
," '','n, wa wv s'' N'h'' "' l'c'n'
was w '"S WEI
II l"" are passionate and irritable
YOU must gct good grip ON N"urs'lt
" w" wa '''N soon run away WIN
I""' 9''' anu "'''N s''""'"'nS "
'"'""'
"A reno" must sow ms VIA oa'-
,"n know, exclaimed the ni"I'"crn
'"hh. rs' l"rl'rd Anne "hut or
'h"nldn h'Sin sowing 50 soon AIT"
'"ulhg. fH"d"".
ION Try |" u" more man Np'i chi
Il" wei mere Is ar r'd i'"ht"" prov
rtn "h''h runs ne tln II ! On" ghl
ten rals h'ld'' lac That hires ui"tr ina
one VIII DE eaten Wy 'hr nlrd'' " !.
'"t'''
II You have made hmi'tah" or com
united SIN get away from II ~ last a.
'ou can ion tn" odd rro'crb ia K, and
.ruly 'Iic thai iall7 ~ the DIRT. tn
',n,hy5er ne lies there th' d'r'l'f ne TO-
w. J. "i''"'
young man who had four tine
l''l'.''' ~ NV '''l' E'li' '"'' ~ '''''
got re. "cted, finally became nrtiled
non ought /" 20 ON the tag. he re-
marked with snrer con TIA" stage
Why She inquired, because you ARE
IN excellent Slrght-oi-hand perform
r, WIS the reply.
" An Mr. pauicr, have yuu been t,
any pahtic- this win,ah?' asked Glen
lolcn d- Smith OF his friend "No
ut have attended three balls al
ready. "Nhl. huw delightful, veal
~ Whore were they att AT the
'aWnbr"krr'N -ad.y sighed Mr. IAN
"r 'h"dgo Itm''
Now the magazine writers have he
lun to pnk. fun at their boarding
nuu,c- IA subject the paragraphcr'
have worn threudourc An mt Gle IL
lhc November Haper Is called n
lIa,hi>h-llouse in New York Il Strike
us. though, that there are too many let
GER, IN hash, or is that the way i
"ish' spelled in New York Norris
.oun H,ruic
All said AN inIp-cun,ou4 frllo,
10 a gentleman hr hndn seen Tor som
lime. ..ah Mr. Brown, how d We do
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-05-10
CERTAIN SHAMS.
swindlers and Their Wet ms How
Careless People Suffer in
Health and Pocket.

Every streak ut sunshine creates a
shadow, and behind every truth
crouche-'iis corresponding lie Who
.oevcr has not been in some way
fooled aud robbed by swindlers aud
their works has had better luck in
lite than most morals. In fact the
best witnesses To the value of given
article are the cuuntcrieits aud imi-
tatioms winch seek to share its sue
cess without possessing trac-
ton of it, merit. Hence
it goes without saving that Benson
Capciuc Porous plasters are pursusd
by hos of miserable and worthless
imitators. eager to appropriate what
thcN can vi the fruits of its victories
lhcsc lccchr~ commonly take the
form ut a cheap plaster.
Now. these harmless and worthless
pla-tcr- would bc detected III min
ne II people were careful in reading
and remembering names but most
persons merely glance NJ them, under
staud partially end forget instantly
What result, This: Desiring to buy
Hen-ou'- tapciuc Plaster, their own
carClcssnCss enables somc storekccp'
cr or druggist, who cares more for
five or ten cents additional profit
than for the sweets of all approving
conscience, To roll them up instead
some cheap imitation with a similai
name. The deceit often works, Will,
the fraudulent pla-tcra never do.
Don't permit Yourself to be- thu'
victimizrd tor lack of u mumeut'
care. i,cnsou' = Capcine Porous Plas
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-05-10

There are some complaints TO
which woiuc" are peculiarly liable
and from wi ~ they will sniler in
silence for " ~. when they could be
easily cured the use Of Ponds Ex
tract IL he, ny and soothing prop
critics h We met with universal and
unqualified commentator from ali
using it, Ladies who have never
used it will find il to their advantage
TO try it. II they once 40 So they
will never be without it again. Send
10 II West Fourteenth street, New
York, for copy of our pamphlet, and
read pages l3. Is. II aui %