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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04

to help gather up the scattered mail and
throw 1t into the coach and then get in
ourselves The driver was ordered to
drive on and not look back.u
Word was sent back by Mr. Nichol-
son whom they met, to Mitchells to
have the stock tender go to Silver City
and telephone to Helena.
The robbers were small sized men,
one about % years old and the other 80.
They wore black cloth over the upper
part of their faces. They appeared to
understand the business thoroughly and
were perfectly cool.
On Mr. Cooper's watch chain was a
small locket, containing his wife's pic
ture, which he asked the road agents to
let him keep. Cant do it, young man,
we're too hard up" was the reply.
F.T. Bradley, a young man direct
from Connecticut, was sitting beside the
driver. From him the robbers only got
81 and his watch at their first search,
but after they were through one said !:
81 believe that fellow has some more
money" SO they went through him
again and found the remainder of his
cash in an inside vest pocket. They did
not rob the driver, naturally supposing
that he was broke; he had, however,
about $lO0 in his pocket
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
Prohibition at Calgary.

Persons who believe that the prohibi-
ton of the liquor traffic by the federal
government throughout the Union will
make liquor drinking a thing of the
past, the drunkenness only revolving
memory, may receive some suggestions
by contemplating the effects of such pro-
hibition by the dominion government
in Calgary. The Calgary Herald says /:
"The prohibition has not removed the ap-
petites or desires for liquor from those who
had them before coming here or before the
prohibition. There will always be a
supply where there is demand, and to
meet this demand for liquor there have
sprung up lot of whisky peddlers,
generally thieves and cut -throats from
Montana or adjoining states, who, for
the high prices which they can get for
liquor, bring it in overland and take
their chances Of escaping fine or i'm
prisonment. It is also brought in on
the Canadian Pacific railroad, put up as
coal oil, oatmeal, flour, varnish, and, in
fact, many other ways; and, if received
safely, it is doctored up with poison and
sold to the thirsty at SIS a bottle. 1t is
also brought in under permits from the
lieutenant governor. The law says it
shall be tor medicinal purposes only, and
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
How Poor congressman Get Rich.

People wonder how poor men who
take offices at Washington get enor-
mously rich in a few years. The secret
is clear as day to the Wall street brokers.
They speculate on the strength of the
information which comes to them in an
official capacity. They need not rob the
government or play poker. A senator
from the Pacific coast about six months
ago astounded his broker by writing him
to buy Northern Pacific for him. Eve
rybody else was glad to sell, but this
knowing man wanted to buy. The fol-
lowing day it was announced that GER
tain through mail contracts were ap-
proved, and Northern Pacific took full
upward breath of life. The senator
made enough to pay him for his trouble.
I was told the story by friend of the
senator, and am inclined to know that it
is only drop in an ocean of similar
circumstances.-Pion Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
A Stabblng ARRAY.

The wagons of Ben. Strickland and
Chas. Lemire collided near the corral at
w. G.. Conrad's residence Monday after
noon, and as result the drivers got into
fight which may result fatally to Le-
mire. The men struck each other sew
eral blows, when Strickland drew a
long-bladed pocket knife and dealt his
opponent blow with it. the knife en-
tering the left side just below the arm,
making an ugly and dangerous wound.
The wounded man walked some dis
tance from the scene of the fracas, when
he became weak from loss of blood and
was carried to the Pacific hotel where
proper medical aid was rendered him.
We are informed by DR.. Turner, who
attended the man, that the wound is a
serious one, the knife having penetrated
the lung, and the patient was bleeding
internally last evening. 1t is possible
he may recover, but the chances are
somewhat against it. Strickland was
arrested by Deputy Caldwell, and is
now confined in Jail. The parties are
bullwhackers and are well known in
the city.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
The Northwest Territories.

OTTAWA, May 27.-Since the season
Of 1879 the areas surveyed and set out
for settlement in the Northwest Terri
tories amounted to 512 105 acres, equal
to 313, 800 farms of 100 acres each. Pre-
vious to 1879, the areas surveyed and set
out for settlement only amounted to &c.,
$50 such farms. 1t has become neces-
sary, in consequence OF demands, to di-
vide the Northwest into number of
land agencies The Regina district,
formerly one agency, is now three. The
government has decided upon appoint
ing Mr.. William Pearce, heretofore in
spector of dominion land agencies, to
the position of superintendent of mines,
under mining regulations authorized
last session. He will have the settle
ment of all disputes among mines, as
well as general supervision of all mining
properties. AS number of miners are
finding their way to the rich auriferous
regions Of the Rockies, the provisions Of
the peace preservation act will be put in
force early in June.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
Delighted Dodge.

Edmund Ingersol returned Fri
day from Great Falls and Sand Coulee,
where he met Col. Dodge, the we'll
known Northern Pacific engineer, and
the other members of the party that
came down the Missouri via Col Whee-
ler's craft. Mr.. Ingersoll piloted the
party over that country magnificent
resources and succeeded in fairly aston
ishing them. The coal fields of Sand
Coulee in particular attracted their at
tention, being so much better aud more
extensive than any of the party had an
ticipated. Col. Dodge said it was the
finest deposit of coal he had seen in the
west, and both the quality and immense
quantity of it elected his admiration.
In the immediate vicinity of the coal
was also seen fine vein OF iron ore,
just such as is needed in smelling ores,
as we'll as vast ledges of lime stone,
showing the variety of Sand Coulee's
resources. Colonel Dodge was very
favorably impressed with Great Falls
townsite and the surrounding country,
and on his return will make most
favorable report on The country he saw
and its resources. His intention was to
pay visit to this city, but as the wealth
er was disagreeable and his trip had
already about worn him out, he conclud-
ed to forego the pleasure of a visit to the
river metropolis until some other time.
! Col. Dodge is evidently Spying out
the land" in the interest Of the Northern
Pacific, and it is gratifying to know that
he was SO favorably Impressed with the
coal fields of Choteau county, as we'll as
her other and varied resources. 1t is
probable that his visit will do much to-
wards fastening the construction. of a
Northern Pacific branch in this direc-
ton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
Sheep Mountain Gold.

Of the parties who went from here to
the Sheep mountain and Redwater gold
fields only one has returned thus far.
It's leader, John Murphy, who recently
resigned from the position of cashier of
Leighton, Jordan & Co., arrived here
last night and gave a journal reporter
an recount of his trip He found good
road from Miles city to Sheep mountain
and down along the Redwater. He
went to Lone Tree gulch and found 9TH
er parties there. The miners were very
sanguine of success, and their pans were
showing colors. Murphy came south
and prospected on the Cherry and Cedar,
streams that flow toward the Yellow
stone, and found gold colors. Mr.. Muir
ply thinks that with the aid of sluices
gold could easily be taken out in paying
quantities Miles City Journal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
Wire Fence Telegraphing.

An experimental work has been going
on for short time along the Milwaukee
and St. Paul railroad branch and the
Brandon branch, about thirty miles in
length, the object being to determine
whether or not the barbed wire fence on
either side of the road can be utilized
for telegraphic purposes. The fence
wire was placed in proper condition for
sufficient distance to make satisfac-
tory test, the wire being run under the
surface at road crossings. Superinten-
dent of telegraphs Simpson decides that
the plan is not practicable. Telegraph
work can be done over the fence wire at
this time, he says, but during the win
ter months, when huge snow banks
completely cover the fence, the line is
sure to be useless. There are thousands
of miles of wire fence along the western
lines, an;: it has been cortended that
they should be used for this purpose.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04

They had been engaged for fifteen
years, and she was now, in the sere and
yellow leaf Darling" she said in the
gentlest accents, 'our betrothal has been
very sweet, has it not? 'It has, it has
indeed, my own" ''But it has been
very long, don't you think?" she ask
ed. Eyes; it has been pretty middlin'
long, he rejoined. II was thinking,
dearest" she continued, "that our
betrothal is nearly old enough now to go
out and work for its living. Couldn't
we have it learn trade, or put it out at
interest, or do something with it, so
that we might realise on it. Ithas been
about home SO long, burning gas and
coal, and now is nearly fnll-grown."
"But, my love" And just Think"
she interrupted, lin six years it will
have vote. What would you suggest?"
=" am sure I don't know, my pet" he
replied helplessly. "What do youthink?
1--WE might get married" "That's so; /
never thought of that" They are going
to be married next Christmas.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
The Indian trouble at Maple Creek.

MAPLE Ctr, n. w. T., May 2s.-
Indians went 10 Pollock's corral and
were running out his horses, when Pol
lock, hearing a noise, jumped out of
bed hastily and ran out in his night
clothes unarmed. He had a hand to
hand tussle with one Indian. In the
melee the Indian shot him twice, one
ball entering his shoulder and one his
chest, from the effects of which Pollock
died in about two hours. The Indian,
Immediately after the shooting. ran
away, leaving his gun and butcher
knife. The mounted police were noti-
fed, and force, with Supt. Elloce in
command, started fer the scene of the
murder, with the intention of pursuing
the Indians. There is little hope of cap
turing them. The raiding party num-
bered about thirty. II is not known
whether they are Canadian or Ameri-
can Indians.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04

yet there is enough liquor brought into
Calgary alone to supply all Canada for
medicinal purposes. Any one can get
liquor at any time, and, in fact, we vir-
tually do not have a prohibitorv law.
Now, what is the consequence? Liquor
is sold here; the dealers are pests and
outlaws from their own country; they
sell their poisons for ten times the price
of good liquors. they take their unlaw-
fully gotten money out of the country,
except what few of them surrender in
the way of fines.o
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
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A Square Boy.

Two or three weeks ago pedestrian
who was passing a house heard the
sounds of a terrific struggle going On,
and as he looked in at the front door
boy about thirteen years old, who sat in
the hall, quietly observed:
tits only the old folks having little
row. strangern'
"Do they have 'em often ?" asked the
man.
Almost every day"
"If I were in your place I'd stand at
the door here and charge 10 cents ad-
mission fee. It's worth the money to
see a family riot like this, and you might
as we'll make few dollars as to let the
chance Slip"
The boy said he would think of it, and
the pedestrian waited until the man had
choked the woman as black as plum,
and then passed ON. Yesterday he
chanced that way again, and there was
another row going on, and the same boy
sat on the doorstep.
'I'll see the show" said the man as
he pulled out his wallet. HAS my ad-
vice profited you?"
stranger, can't take your money
replied the lad.
"Why not?"
because I'm a square boy. For
week or so every fight in there has been
as square as dice and worth the price
of admission, but as soon as q crowd be-
gan to come and the gate money began
to run up to 80 or 80 cents, dad and mann
began to hippodrome on the public.
That blood on his nose was put there
half an hour ago. and mam's black eye
is three weeks old. They want me to
stand in with them and deceive the
public, but can't do it. Let the best
man win or quit the business, is my
motto. Pass on stranger, for this is a
put up job to gull the confiding public.n
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
This and That.

A rich joke-the one / played on
Brown. A foolish and witless piece OF
folly-the one that Brown played on me.
An obstinate cuss-the man who will
not yield to me- Proper and self-respect-
ing frmness-my refusal to yield to
him. A we'll trained child-the one
that belongs to me. An ill-mannered
brat-the one that belongs to my neigh
Dor. A crank-the man whose views do
not coincide with my own. A very in
telligent person-the man who agrees
with me in everything.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
A Sad Case.

First female sympathizer-s'It' too
bad That poor man will have to be
hung. They can't get a respite, and
the death watch has already been set
over him.
Second female symrathizer =" The
death watch how awful that sounds ~
Eyes what can we do now except
send him some more boquets? ?'
''Yes, poor man we must keep his
cell decorated with flowers. You see,
most murderers have wives to come and
comfort them in their last terrible days,
but this poor man has none."
"True, very true! It was his wife
that he killed, poor fellow. w.o-Philadel-
Dhia Call
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
How She Got in Ahead.

"And SO now they're engaged! Well,
Jessie, to think of you, with your beauty
and accomplishments, and your lovely
voice, being cut out by such an ignorant
little fright as that Maggie Quickson
You sing to him, [ suppose ~ Eyes,
mamma, by the hour! But she made
him sing, you know, and played his ac-
compartments for him ~ "Why, can
he sing?n mo, mamma, but she made
him believe he could !'-Punch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
What Might Have Happened.

Col. Preston Johnston, son of General
Albert Sidney Johnston, is reported by
the Rey. DR.. Henry M. Field as saying
of the battle Of Shiloh when my
father was shot and fell from his horse
he had gained great victory and if
he had not been killed at that critical
moment, in two hours he would have
captured Gen. Grant and his whole
army,u
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04

All this talk about the girls being
crazy for fine dress is not true. Give
them their choice between a three hum
dred dollar sealskin sack and ten dol
lar engagement ring, and nine out of
every ten girls and a majority of widows
will choose the ring.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04

From all accounts there appears to be
a concerted movement on the part of the
Mormons to capture Oneida county,
Idaho, in the interest of the polygamous
church. Upper Snake river valley is
being settled by Mormon families, sent
there by the order of the priesthood,
and these are taking possession Of valu-
able lands. New stakes have been lately
organized at several places.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
Bull Teams for Sale.

To be sold at bargain: Seven bull
team outfits complete, all ready for
work, consisting of three 9-yoke, three
8-yoke, and one 8-yoke. Will be sold
singly or the whole outfit. Also fifteen
hay racks. The teams will be in Fort
Benton in couple Of weeks.
Apply to Bourassa & DesChamp,
Front street, Fort Benton; or to the
"French Boys on the Marias.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
For Sale.

Blacksmith shop, 24x20, with house,
shed and stable and two lots, at Old
Agency, M. T. First class location and
only shop in town. Terms reasonable.
Reason for sale-Owner desires to re-
move to another state. Address
p. BERTRANG,
Old Agency, nj. t.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
The Fourth of July Races.

There is prospect of large number
of horses being entered for the races to
take place ON the Fourth. Marshal
Houk will put the track and race
grounds in excellent condition, and
our horsemen and others interested
should see to it that good purses are
made up. Arrangements for the races
should be completed at once. so that
they can be properly advertised.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
Police Contracts.

The contracts for rations to the mount
ed police have been awarded as follows /:
Calgary, Edmonton and Battleford,
Hudson Bay Co.; Fort Macleod, [. G..
Baker & Co.; Medicine Hat, Tweed &
Ewart Maple creek, T. c. Power &
Bro
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
An Ar1zoLa Episode.

Two drinks Two more. Friendly
game of poker. More drinks. Jackpot.
More drinks. Four tens. Lively bet
ting. Four aces. Seventeen pistol
shots. One inquest. Much public en-
thusiasm. A lariat. One posse of citi-
zens. A battering ram. A necktie par
ty. Editorial in local paper on STRIDES
Of Civilization. .''-Life.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04

Josh Billings says There il one
thing about hen that looks like wis
dum-they don't kakle much until after
they have laid their egg. Some pholks
are alwus Dragging and a cackling
what they are going tew do eforehand
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
Fourth of July.

A meeting Of the Engine and Hook
and Ladder company's committees was
held on Saturday to take action in refer
ence to the proposed celebration of the
Fourth of July. Jere Sullivan was
called to the chair, and J. G. Tutt acted
as secretary --------------------
The following committee to secure
subscriptions for getting up general
celebration on that occasion, was ap-
pointed: G.. e. Conrad, L. e. Collins,
%. G. Maclay, J. w. Power, JOS. Hirsh-
berg, j. G.. Tut. 1t was recommended
THAT the collection be made as early in
June as possible.
Peter Macdonald was appointed
Committee Of one to report at as early a
date as possible what arrangements can
be made for music.
We are glad to see the firemen make
this move. The Fourth of July should
not go by this time without due observ-
ance in Fort Benton, and judging by
the steps taken last evening it will not.
The committees appointed should do.
their work promptly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-04
Hold Up Your Hands ~

The Fort Benton and Helena mail
route has been in operation almost as
long as any in Montana, and its coaches
have carried as much lucre as any other,
but still it has been left until this late
day to record the first stage robbery on
this line-which occurred mile this
side of Mitchell's station about noon on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
4 CfRD.
Fp,rrps AND FELLOW CITIZENS or JrrrrnsoN

FRIENDS AND FEILow CITIZENS on JEFFERsoN
COUNTY:
have repeatedly bocn urged by nu-
mcrous parties of friends To submit my name
rs a candidate to the primary meetings for nom
ination as a representative in the next legisla-
ture of the Stale, and do not feel it to be my
duty to resist their appeals.
think it the part Of wisdom not 20 change
the representative every year, as by one Sos
sion tho REPRESENTATIVE learns much that's use
ful To him i'm future legislation. The knowl-
edge of proceeding and of transaction oi bust
ness acquired therein, fits him the better Tor
the station to which he is elected" experience
is the best Of tcarhcrs.
have the first ccnsrrc 20 observe Of my
votes during the last session, and believe my
conduct therein has met the views Of my con-
stitucnts.
There is one consideration which governs
my action: i0f ~ increase tc b1ofic Of he gcOpif
Ny vote will be found recorded against the IN
crease of cents in the landed estate added by
the last legislature. | didnot deem it necessary
10 levy that tax it was aid IN order as l under
S,oaH tb pay the appropriation. IN part ol
building If the state House at Charleston-bc-
sides the MONEY was borrowed from source
that wGS not pressing for layincnt and the or
binary taxes w0u.d In few years strike OUT
the dchciefcy. voted also, against all the WHO
schemes of the tcpchlicans toincrease our taxes
largely. There were >tNtldl tuoTt> i'dut -
leading republicans I'm the House 10 DO so, but
the democracy stood up manfully and they
were voted down.
voted a liberal sum as an appropriation q
Shepherd College, with which the Trustees have
thoroughly repaired aud elegantly painted the
building. The renovated brildinE lthe OLD
Court House, isnOw an ornament To Shepherds
town and speaks well for the taste OF the citi-
zens. besides the gratifying intelligence is re
ceiyed that au increase Of eight during the last
session is made 70 the graduates.
Ii is useless further 10 pariicularizc my mary
votes on sundry subjects but this will say, my.
best efforts were used to promote the benefit OF
the people and 10 advance the best interests OF
the State Aud ifnominatcd and reelected ty
You shall promise not toslacker my cndeeror'
for your advantage, but shall feel called bpon
bv this removed assurance OF your confidence
10 redoublc nv cfc~ts IN. behalf ii tic people
June 20 tSsi IstAc ForKE.
Spirit and Rlgisercopy till after the primaries
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
For iae iioasl Of Deleoeles.

EprroEs FrEz Pass We think that this end
of the go Inty is entitled to one Of the members
of our next Legislature. and hone that the
whole county will join with Us and vote for the
man we have selected lie is a man beyond
reproach. one that money cannot buy, thor
onghK Honest in all lis convictions, and one
that the whole county could Justly be proud Of,
as orc Of their representatives..
C,rr. LFEH MOLERis the choice Of a large
minority of the voters of Shcphcrdstown dis
trict. and we hope he will have large uiajori-
~ OF the voters at the primary election, and be
declared the nominee of the Democratic party.
July 2l ISL. W.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
F,rfhe Lrgislaiure.

To TIE VorURs OF JEFFERSON COUNTY:
Inasmuch rs Shepherdstownis entitled
t0 oncof the members of the Legislature from
this County, we would commend To the Voters
,hcnun:c OF JOIN ~. little 70 III said po-
sitian. He has done good work for the party
for the last - years, during which time he has
Been citizen anlidtntifed with the interests
of the people of the County. liz has also been
a successful man in business, and is therefore
capable of attending 10 the business affairs of
others
lie docs not tnfcnd 10 force himself upon the
people, from the fact that he believes the people
SIoilld seek the man for the Office We there
fore hope-that the voters will cast their ballots
for him at the coming primary elections, be
levin. if elected. he Will scr'cus rs acceptably
as any man in the County.
yorERs OF JErrERsoS C6uSTY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

In consequence of the death Of child
Rev. Mr.. Woods Of Frederick County was
unable 70 assist Dr. Hopkins during the
Sacramental meeting On Saturday Rev. c.
y. Campbell preached. Sunday morning
Rev. DR.. Huston, Assistant Secretary OF
Foreign Missions preached, and at night
delivered an interesting discourse on China,
in which country he had labored twelve
years as d Missionary. Ten persons were
admitted to the membership by certificate
from other churches