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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
A President Resigns.

December 4.-The Star and
Herald the resignation OF
President Crevera and Secretary OF
State Dubarry of the United States OF
Colombia. President Cervera says:
"Were I to continue in office, l houId
offend the republican traditions, which
I esteem and respect, in view ola certain
class now being exercised. | should
have to quietly assent to or coinbat
these. The latter step would condemn
the country to a continuance ofthe pres
ent anomalous situation. The former is
opposed to my character as a tolerant
member Of the liberal party and to my
convictions as a patriot.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
Pugilists in u
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
NEW YORK, December 17.-John T..
Sullivan and Alfred Greenfield were in
court to-day with a great number Of as
s~ociates and a crowd of spectators. Sui
Ivan and Greenfield were on trial on
the charge preferred by the police that
their meeting in Madison square garden
was in violation Of the law. Greenfield
deposed that lie had not struck Sullivan
any harder blows than he had given
pupils, and with not the slightest i'll
feeling. Sullivan testified that he neither
gave nor received blows that hurt. The
jury were out eight minutes and rende.-
ed o verdict of not guilty.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
THE RIVER PRESS.

assurance that he could make a choice
of n position in the cabinet and he
would receive the appointment. It is
said on good authority that after having
duly deliberated e the matter,--the
Delaware senator sent a note to the gov
ernor, which was received yesterday,
indicating his preference for the portifo-
lilo of secretary ofthe treasury. 1t is
rumored that he was accordingly ap-
pointed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
The Blaine Libel SUIT Dismissed.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, December 16.-Blaine
writes his attorneys instructing them to
dismiss the libel case against the Indian
apolis Sentinel. The letter is a long one
and closes as follows: Il prefer to make
this frank and open statement of the
reason which induced me to believe the
prosecution of the case would be utterly
fruitless. Very respectfully, Jas. G.
Blaine.p
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
A Cowboy Duel.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, December r.
A report has just been received Of a
terrible duel between two cowboys, in
Idaho, opposite Assotin, Washington
territory. The duelists tied their left
hands together and with knives fought
until both fell dead. One received
twelve stabs, the other seventeen. The
ARRAY was witnessed by friends Of both.
men.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
Strayed or stolen.

From For Benton, last Nay, two work horses, a
bay and a brown, both branded Q on the lett Jaw the
set horse, with large name. and will weigh between
LOCO and !, 100 pounds. The brown horse Is a PAGER,
with white spot on nose, and the hoofs of both fore
feet are split or broken; will weigh between 100
and 200 pounds. Both horses have some white on
one hind leg. A liberal reward will be paid Tor IN
formation that will lead to their recovery. Address
the RIVER PRESS, Fort Benton, ". T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
Dissolution Notice.

The firm heretofore existing under the name and
Of Fort Benton. Montana Territory, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr.. e. w. Lewis having
purchased the entire interest of Howell Harris. Mr..
Lewis will collect all bills and pay all debts OF the
concern. HOWELL HARMS.
Fort Benton, MI. EDWARD w. LEWIS.
November 18th. 1884.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is here by given that the partnership hereto
fore existing between Joseph r. Perron, Thos. A.
Wall and Alex H. GAIA under the partnership name
OF Perron, Wall & GAIA. is this day dissolved by
mutual consent.
1T .PERRON,
THOMASA A. WALL,
LEX II. GAIA.
October %, 1891.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24

Notice is hereby given that the Co-partnership
heretofore existing between D. J. Burnet and John
Wren, and known as the firm OF Burnet wren, mas
been dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. d. j. Burnet
having bough1 the entire interest OF John Wren will
collect all bills and pay all de bis of the said firm.
d.. BURNETT
JOHN WREN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
Strayed or Stolen.

From nv ranch on Little Belt creek, September 20,
1884, one bay horse, four years old, weight about 1860
pounds, branded monogram JT on I ght thigh. A
liberal reward will be paid for the ~recbvery or lnfor-
nation that will lead to the same Address.
SANFORD ALLEN,
Cora Creek, Nj. r.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
Estrayed.

From Belt Park Herd, two strawberry roam horses,
one seven years old. weight about s75 pounds. brand
ed x on neck and monogram II on left hip; the
other about four years old, weight about 1850 pounds,
branded 4 on left hip and vented on left shoulder;
also monogram I'll on left hip. a suitable reward
will be paid for information that WI | lead to their
recovery. HENRY LAMbENI.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
A. NJ. HENRY, r. G. WIGHT,
q. s. Deputy Mineral Surveyor. County Surveyor.
glENRY e. WIGHT,
Surveyors and Assayers,
NEIHART, MONTANA.
Taken Up.

A brown horse, white strip in face, weighing abou'
900 pounds. The animal came to my place last DC
tober and had a leather halter on at the time. He
has a btotched brand on left shoulder. The owner
can have the horse by proving his claim ana paying
the expense of advertising.
~ JAS. C. ADAMS, Sun River.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24

"Who was the earliest and greatest
financiers mentioned in scripture :,
why, Noah, for he successfully 11oated
a limited company when all the rest OF
the world was in liquidation
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
Dissolution Notice.

October %. 1881.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04
A Matter OF Fact.

Democratic organs and speakers are
constantly harping upon the dishonesty
and corruption Of Republican admin
istrationS in connection with collection
and disbursement eff the revenue. As
matter of fact comparison Of the
democratic and republican administra-
tons is remarkably in favor of the
latter. A document just obtained from
the treasury department shows the re-
ceipts and disbursements of the gov
eminent from its organization in 1889
until June 80, 1SS3,-This statement
shows in manner which it is impossi-
BILE to controvert that the ratio of losses
under democratic administrations. In
the customs service, for instance, the
loss per $1,000 prior to June 8, 1861,
was S2.l0; from first Of July, 1861 to
June 80, 1888, the loss per $1,000 was
only 10 cents. From all other sources,
save the Post Office Department, the
loss during the period prior to 1861, per
$1,000 was 2.06; for the period between
June 80, 1861, and June 80, 1888, the
loss was q cents. In the postoficc
service for the first period the loss was
S4.26 per $1,000, while in the latter pc
Rod it wa. only 81 per $1,000. Under
the head of disbursements, the total
loss from disbursements of all classes
per $1,000 prior to June 80, 1861, was
S5.21;-the total loss between July l.,
1861, and Jnne 50, 1888, was only 80
cents The statement was prepared
by the State Department under a reso-
luton passed by democratic congress,
and would have been printed by the
government but for the fact the demo-
cratic house, for reasons which may be
easily guessed, refused the appropria-
ton for miscellaneous printing, but the
republican congressional committee
will shortly print it at his own expense.
1t is a statement which goes far to prove
that the "rascals' are already out, aud
that they should be kept OUT Yer
mont Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04

The September term of the Windham
County court will begin at Newfane
next Tuesday, Judge Rowell presiding.
There are As cases on the docket, u of
which are set for trial by jury. The
following is the list of jurors drawn:
Grand Juroys.-John S. Cutting of
Brattleboro, C. w. Stebbins of Brook
line, l. w. Lazell of Dover, J. E. Wor-
den of Dummerston, N. r. Davis of
Grafton, Vinal Keith of Guilford,
Alexander Preston of Halifax, Chas.
A. Landman of Jamaica, VIM. A.
Shattuck of Londonderry, ID. ID. Dick
inson Of Newfanc, George P. Parker
of Putney, A. n. Swain of Rocking
ham. Elliot II. Halladay of Marlboro,
O. r.. Garfield of Townshend. S. NJ
Nutting of Westminster, George Por-
ter of Nottingham, s. b. Barnard of
Wilmington, Asahel Upham of Wind.
ham.
Petit JcrOrs.-Gco. Smith of Athens
Geo. j. Brooks, 7. J. b. Cudworth anG
Leander Thomas of Brattleboro
VIM. p. Stebbns of Brooklne. w. A
Mann of Dover, III. Il. Stoddard Of
Dummerston, Harlan Phelps aud G
G. Pierce of Grafton, Alonzo Weather
head and Sameel S. Hunt of Guilford
Daniel Collius and Lewis l.. Brigham
of Halifax, B. B. Rawson and j. l.
Knowlton of Jomaica, F. F. Churchill
and ID. d. Wait of Londonderry, II
l.. Worden of Marlboro, Frank Z
Roadway of Newfane, Dana Is. Clougl
Of Putney, John II. Austin and FL
bridge Hapgood of Rockingham, Joe
F. Grout of Stratton, S. ID. Winslow
2nd, of Townshend, Marshall Lee o.
Vernon, j. G. Estabrook of Wardsboro
VIM. B. Cutting of Westminster, A
J. Faulkner of Nottingham, JOIN
Rice of Wilmington, c. ii. Tasting,
of Windham.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04

This campaign, more than any other
within our recollection, if not actually
more than any other in our national
history, will be known to posterity as
that in which it was argued sobsrly
that candidates personal character
is Of no consequence whatever. And
the saddest as well as the most amazing,
fact in this connection 10 the unblush-
ing advocacy Of this position by GER
tain popular leaders and widely known
journals, including even some profess
eddy Christian men and religious papers.
Some Of the foremost to call for polit-
cal reform avow themselves utterly in
different to that private character OF
officials without which no public re
form of any permanence can ba re-
cured. They do not seem to have beer
mislsad into yielding to any suddel
impulse, nor do they ASSERT themsslve'
shamefacsdly or with apologies; Blu
they make their nonstrous claim boldly
and almost defiantl., and the mischiev
Gus influence Of their course God alon,
can appreciate. -[Congrssationslist
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04

The letters received by the Republi-
can national committee continue TO be
full Of encouraging reports. From
Virginia there are numerous reports of
Democratic disaheetion, Col, Robert
Berkeley, Of Richmond, one of the
Democsatic lawyers and orators Of the
state has declared fer Blaine and Lo-
gan, Colonel Frank Hollis, of Acco-
mac cognty, where he 10 known - the
"littie giant Of Accomac,, is another
Republican accession. lie was invited
to New York State eight years ago to
alp in the canvass for Tilden.
In one manufacturing establishment
in Brooklyn, n. ", where there are
l55 men employed, $50 are for Blaine
and five for Cleveland. In stone
cutting yard, where 200 men are en-
ployed, 1917 are for Blaine and three for
Cleveland. In another manufacturing
establishment, where there are 50 men
employed, 80 are for Blaine and five
for Cleveland, In still another manu-,
factory where 81 men, oil Irish, are EN-,
ployed, all but one are for Blaine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04
General News.

Last Sunday between 200 and 800
employees Of the Empire Steam Laun-
dry Co. Of New York embarked ON q
barge for an excursionto Linden Grove,
Staten Island. When = few miles be-
yond Elizabeth, N. j., yang of roushs
began to clean out the lunch counter,
George Koph, who wac in charge, at
tempted to protect HE wares but in 90
doing was badly handled and finally
struck upon the mead with beer glaze
and instantly killed. The crowd then
took possession Of the bar and after
drinking all they wished threw over
board AS kegs Of lager. The captain
headed the boat for this city and des-
perate fighting and rioting continued
until landing was made. The police
arrested John Behsn, who 10 believed
to have killed Koph.
HYpRorHoBIA BY THR WHoLgsALE.
Near EufalA, Alabama, . planter, one
Punch Dsughtie, had several mules and
hogs bitten by mad dog. One oil
more Of the hogs that died were eaten
by so negroes, fifteen Of whom have
been attacked with hydrophobia, . ms
jority Of whom will probably die. Mr.
Doughtis had a narrow escape from
one Of his mad mules.
A terrific storm Visited southern In
diana, last Friday, during which thu
steamer Belmont plying between Ev
ansville and Henderson was capsizeC
and fourteen lives were lost.
Striking miners in the Hooking val
ley, Ohio, had been riotlng to such ar
extent that on Sunday the sheriff called
upon Gov. Hoadly for troops which
were Immediately sent.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04
STATE NEWS,

Saturday morning about s O'Clock the
prisoner.'in the Jail at Bennington at
tempted to break out. There are three
confined here, viz, Laraby for bigamy ;
Robbins, for horse stealing, and Dunn,
for having been concerned in an incen-
diary fire. The two first only were
concerned in this attempt to escape.
Laraby has twice before attempted to
break Jail. The prisoners had gained
possession of an iron bar and thsil
first effort was made through the ceiling
of the Jail, and into the courtroom
They succeeded in prying up a portion
of the floor, but were not successful
They then tried the door of the Jail
and had just prysd it open about three
inches when officer Cook, returning
from the Republican rally at Rutland
surprised them at the work. In tn,
melee Mr.. Cook had two fingers of ont
hand jammed off, and today is in bat
condition. The prisoners were secured
by him without outside aid.
The postofflcc at South Royalston
was broken into Friday night, the saf'
blown open and it. contents, including
stamps, stolen.
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Next week, Maine.
600 REPUBLICAN, MAJORITY.

The Vermont state election resulted
in about the usual Republican majority.
This is extremely gratifying to the
friends of Blaine and Logan who had
reasons to expect a considerable falling
off, whereas the indications are that
this falling off will DO uncomfortable,
the majority rising above 10000. The
legislature, A. usual, is largely Repub-
licsn. The Senate will contain 3 dem
ocrats elected through III anti ring bolt
in Franklin County. Brattleboro and
Burlington elected democratic represent
tatives. The lower branch Of the leg
islature is esmdosed largely of new
members which 10 to be regretted.
Later returns are more favorable to
a larger Republican majority than WAS
1t first anticipated. Chairman Gibbs OF
the State Committee now looks for .
majority of nearly $4,000. A signiti-
cant feature Of the returns is the insig-
nificance Of the Independent vote in the
State. The greenbackers appear to
have returned to the Republican fold,
while the Bourb6ns prove tobs Bourbon
sill. The Republican county ticket Is
elected in every county except FRANK
lin, where a part Of the Democratic
citizen, ticket IL chosen. The House il
overwhelmingly Republican, the Senate
nearly unanimous, and two Republican
Coneresslnen are elected by immense
majoritics.
Returns from III towns give Pingree
Rep.) for Governor "a ,662; Redington
Dem0, 1880: Souls (Greenback) ,
254: Stone Qnd.) and scattering 100 ;
giving Pingrec majority over oil of
1929. The same towns in 1880 gave
Farnham RepD, 27,4O5; Phelps
Dem.), 1860; Fsrnham's majority,
14,755. This shows falling of in the
Republican vote from 1880 Of 1882,
and in the Democratic vote falling
OIL from 1SSU OIL OCV. "a wing oos
In the First District, Stewart, Rep, has
1887: Simmons, Dem, 1859; kidder,
Greenback, and scattering, 1S2-giving
Stewart majority Of 1896. In the
Second District, Circuit, Rep, has 12,-
121; Goddord, Dem, 5244; Cummings,
Greenback, and scattering, 1l3-giving
Grout majority Of 6764. The towns
not heard from gave in 1880 for Farm.
ham, q ,405; for Phelps, 12,650-mak,
ing Farnham's majority 14,755. AT thil
rate the Republican majority for Gov
ernor will be about 10000. Tit
Legislature stands SO Republicans, Il
Democrats, 1 Gresnbacker and l Indie
pendent.
Twenty of the largest towns includ
ing Burlington, Rutland and st. Alban'
give Pingree 9733, Redington, 5454 anc
souls 116, giving Pingree a majority OF
4163. The same towns in 1880 gave
Farnham 10,S20,. Phelps, 5429-Farn
hams majority 5391-showing falling
off of only 1928 in the Republican vote
and in the Democratic vote only 25.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04

$40.

Ts be paid Invariably at tine Of service. AAy
mare not proving with fsal can b returned nett
season free of charge.
hsrss from distance will receive COED pasturaSs
and gssi attention, at owners risk.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04

IRs Londonderry SITTER being
a Thoroughly independent sheet, OPP
posed to all rings, chqWes, clans and
factions, and calling no man master,
and standing squarely upon 't' otcn
merits, solicit, free expressions o.
thought from the people upon all leg'f'-
mate re,c,pGpsr su6ject'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04

Our valued contemporary, the New
York Independent, in its last weeks
issue. has a double-lsAded leader on
..Ths Crisis and Our Duty" which in
its rsadjustmsnt Of that paper IS to
the presidential candidacy it had warm
IL espoused, 10 as unmistakable ~ it is
courageous and emphatic. There can
be no mistaking in this instance that
the Independent news fearlessly to the
line of its convictions, convictions
which a. . Christian journal it can
neither mufiis nor disguise. 1t shows
itself true to its name and history, ~
every religious newspaper should be-
-[Watchman.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04
Pickings and Stealings.

In France we were struck with the
common sense there existing. Sabbath
morning. Church bell. ringing by or
before sunrise. No sleeping and snooz-
ing in laziness. Hours for religious
service in the morning. No one inter-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04

1t il cold water that makes it hot for
the Republican party in Kansas.-Utics
Observer And it is the hot water
into which Grover Cleveland has been
plunged that gives the chill to the De-
mocracy of the country.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04
PEDIGREE.

PIPER PnIDsIRCK w sy Revolver. dam Re.
CARDS; by imp. Aus,rslias. lad dan Ana Hsvlsy:
BY imp. Yorkshire. u d. Arseatils; BY Dsrtrsud.
ath dam Allssranss; y inp. Ysuss TruAs, S,A
dan imp. Phau,snia: ~ Psutov, stA dan BY Wei.
ton; It'll dan Allssrantss: Sy Pssassus, Nh dan
Orange squseIsr; BY HishAysr; fer further psli.
gree refers 70 Bruce American Stud Beck, wAisA
which gives ii to shs lytA d.. and sirs; ashinS sal
giving to Piper Heidsiesk Of the best strsss Of
raeisg blsod in England and America
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04
Representatives elect. Republicans

Representatives elect. Republican
in roman; democratic in italic.
Londonderry, 4. e. Cudvorth.
Jamaica, Danl Shervin.
Brattleboro, Dr.. C0nland.
Peru, Johu G. Walker.
Landgrove, Alfred Childs.
Winhall, James N. Kendall.
Andover, D. A. Benson.
Chester, Hugh Henry.
Windham, Chas. Hastings.
Manchester, w. H. Fullerton.
Weston. w. A. Foster.
Ludlow, VIM. H. Walker.
Grafton, II. A. Thompson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04
To Owners a. Horse breeders.
ATTENTION.!
PIPER HEIDSIECK,

will stand for nares during the season Of ~ AZ
farm Of j, H. PEABODY. Rawsoavuls, VI.
PIPER HlIDsInCK Is light chestnut. IL yssrs
cid, standing 10 hssds ineAes high, and vsishs
is2s lbs 10 horse Of large muscular dsvelopsasst
ard great endurance. having shss yeas cid ven
three OF the hardss. racss Of sAst ssssos - fssvs
at Saratoga. Aug 7, 1877, Ssst Diamond, Baroness,
Dasdeliss and Grsslan Maid. ~ mile, In I minute
lslA sseosds Al saratsss, Aug. ~, 1917, bas
First Chance, Courier and Ysir Play, ls nile l
minute " IL seconds AT Long Branch, Aug. =,
1877, beat Aunt Rstssy, Brshner. Indsuls and Dish
Cssssr, mile heats, minute ~ SECONDS, snl mia
ute II seconds hahiss the fastest time made ~ .
year sds that season, Piper Hsidsisck W. bred BY
d. j. Grouse, and was fssed In 1870
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-09-04

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