The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-11

The democratic territorial central
committee met at Deer Lodge on We'd
nesday to name two delegates to the ma
tional democratic convention. It is not
yet learned who were appointed.
Lemire, the victim of Ben Strick-
lands knife, rested easily yesterday. In
fammation of the injured part has set
in, but whether or not it is going to
prove a serious matter cannot yet be de-
termined.
Ben Strickland was arraigned before
Judge Tattan yesterday. He waived
an examination and was committed
without bail to await the result of Lee
mire's Injuries. Horace r. Buck APP
peared for the defendant.
John Largent and VIM. Ulm are jubi-
liant oyer the fattering reports from
their Neihart mines. Neihart, without
doubt is the coming mining camp of the
territory, and is more than likely to lay
Butte far in the shade.-Sun.
We specially call the attention of our
lady patrons to the fact that we have re-
opened our Dressmaking department,
under the management of Mrs. Jennie
Stevens, of Chicago, and respectfully
solicit their patronage.
r. G.. POWER & BRO.
Cattle and sheep men will make 0
ey by going to WetZel's for their sup
plies. This house will guarantee to sell
all goods at exact cost to parties buying
in quantities. Dry goods and clothing
will be sold at 10 per cent. less than the
New York invoice prices.
We are authorized to state that per-
sonal checks in payment OF entry fees
will not be received at the q. S. land
office. Parties living at a distance are
required to remit by bank exchange,
currency or postal notes, otherwise their
filings will be returned for non-payment
of fees.
The finest assortment Of jewelry ever
brought to Montana is now displayed at
@. P. Reeves & Co.'s, Helena. Anyone
visiting the capital city should not fail
to call and view the display of SO many
beautiful articles. Whether you wish
TO purchase Or not, do not fail to take a
peep at them.
Sheridan & Barker, merchant t%ailors,
corner of Broadway and Jackson street,
Helena, are in receipt of the largest and
finest display ever brought to the terri
tory of foreign goods in all the latest
colors n designs for spring and sum-
mer wear. The public is invited to call
and examine.
Five dollars reward will be paid to
any one who will inform Marshal Houk
OR Jere Sullivan, chairman of the COM
mittee on streets and alleys, OF any n
throwing garbage on the levee within
the city limits. It is proposed to prose-
cute, when the evidence can be secured,
any persons guilty Of this offense.
Admiral Wheeler, the navigator ofthe
upper Missouri (above the falls). ex-
poets to take another party Of six down
to the falls the latter part OF this week,
The party has not been made up yet,
but several have expressed a desire to
go. The trip will take about a week if
Benton is included.-Independent.
The commissioners will continue in
session to-day to conclude the business
of the term. They claim that the last
session Of the district court was a very
expensive one, and Notwithstanding the
pruning that has been done, will cost
the county a good many thousand dol
lars. Justice comes high, but we must
have it.
If YOU have a fine watch which you
wish cleaned or repaired send it to Geo.
EP. Reeves & Co., of Helena. Only the
best workmen are employed in that es-
adjustment. If you wish for any gold
or silver jewelry, silverware, or II fine
watch or clock, remember that the above
firm have a full and complete stock and
are selling the same at a reasonable fig
ure. Orders by mail receive promptan
| careful attention.
A Rochester (Minn.) correspondent of
| the Minnesota Tribune of a late date
ksays: G. E. Marvin ships to Governor
Of Montana eleven thorough
bred and high grade short horn cattle
to-day. Among them is a three-yeal-
old thoroughbred bull that is q magnlfs
| cent animal. H. Kolb also sends him a
Ipair Of Roven ducks.
Joe Kip thinks that the prospectors
| who are making for the head of the Te-
| ton and Marias will be very likely to
strike it, if they have the perseverance
to go far enough into the mountains
| a hard trip, and almost impossible as
yet. It will be at least a month before
the snow disappears, and travelling in
that high region is now impracticable.
| The prospectors who have been in this
region before did not go beyond the foot
| hills, and became discouraged too easily.