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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
Fort Assinabo1ne News.

From one of the "boys in blue" who
is in the city on business, we learn the
following facts of interest in reference to
the finest post in the west:
Col. Coppinger, post commander, has
become a very popular officer. Although
still required to use a crutch The sustain
ed an injury to the hip en- route here),
he is very active, and gives all affairs of
the post his personal attention.
Among the proposed improvements at
the post this season may be enumerated
a new theater building, a magazine, the
enlargement of the guard house, with
others in contemplation.
An order has been issued requiring
the Indians to keep off the military re-
servation and away from the post.
When they desire to trade they can
come to the post, but must take back
tracks as soon as their business is con
cluded. ~=
A new post garden has been laid out
on Beaver creek, about four miles from
the post, where 500 acres of fine land in
a body are available. The work of gar
dening will begin at once.
The head chiefs of the Gros Ventres and
Assinaboines came to the post a few days
ago to have a medicine talkn with Col.
Coppinger, the new commander, and to
present their situation to him. He gave
them a respectful audience, and promis-
ed to assist them always in whatever
way he could. After the council ra-
tons were issued to them, and the chiefs
had a big feast, which was probably the
real object Of the visit.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

In
From Fridays Daily.
| G. d. Patterson is in Helena.
u. r. Shelton and D. Westcott arrived
OH yesterdays Helena coach.
Court will open at Glendive on the
31st inst. Judge Coburn will preside.
Miss FL. D. Fish, MD, has located at
Helena, and will practise her profession
there.
d. Rice, who has charge of the work
Of making charcoal at Clendenin, ar
rived on yesterdays Barker coach.
WIN. Mclaughlin, Of the Montana
stables, returned from his eastern trip
yesterday afternoon, making the jour-
ney from Billings on horseback. Mrs.
Mclaughlin has not yet shown up.
Three brick masons to work on the
new court house arrived in Helena yes
terday, and will reach the river metro
polls tomorrow. They will m
making brick and mortar fly Monday
morning.
w. B. Settle and e. A. Cummings
went out to Belt creek yesterday to
make a survey of the ditch to be run by
the Belt creek ditch company. There
will be two or three weeks work for the
civil engineer.
J. r. Shelton returned on yesterdays
Helena coach from the Occur d'Alene.
Mr.. S. gives a glowing account Of the
new gold fields and is inclined to think
their richness has not been exaggerated.
He-expects to return soon. ..~...-~-------
All Son, a Benton celestial, and All
HoU, a Chinese damsel from Bozeman,
were yesterday married Mclean fashion
by Judge Sterling, the ceremony taking
place at the Mount Helena House. The
happy couple leave this morning for
Benton.-Independent
The finest assot tinent of jewelry ever
brought to Montana is now displayed at
G.. 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 q
peep at them.
C. FL. Spar, of the Judith, who has re-
Gently completed a residence for Brooks
& Hilger, and who will complete Gov
~ernor Brooks spacious mansion on
Warm Spring creek this summer, was
in the city yesterday. He purchased a
complete set of carpenters tools at H.
J. Waekerlin Il Co.'S.
Two companies of coon soldiers be-
longing to the Twenty-first Infantry,
stationed at Fort Sill, which was re-
Gently destroyed by fire, will shortly
arrive at Fort Keogh, at which post
they will be permanently stationed.
Company ~ of the Second Cavalry,
lnoW stationed at Fort Custer, are also
ordered to take up their quarters at
Fort Keogh.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

AT the railroad meeting one of the
speakers, who said that he was a little
short Of cash, generously agreed to don
ate one-half Of his indebtedness to the
great enterprise under consideration.
X. Beidler authorizes us to announce
that he will do better than this, and will
sacrifice, for the good of the cause and
to help the thing along, the Whole Of his
Indebtedness, and, if necessary, he will
throw in his "vote of thanks We
Railways knew there was nothing small
SabOut x.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

The industrious Indians at the Coal
Banks are pulling in the cattle that are
floating down the river. They skin
them and are drying the meat for future
use. The business seems to be quite an
Extensive one
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

Tuck Lambert, one of the bonanzs
kings of Snow creek, arrived in toWI
. Ye~sterdaus--nm -
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LOCAL NOTES.
uoanesday's Daily.

From Wednesdays Dahs-
cbnriff McDevitt is out on the road,
wing summons and subpoenas. \
I'D Smith loaded his teams for Bar
kor and points along the road yesterday.
Dan Samples offers a reward of $50 for
4ba recovery of some horses hat strayed
rom his ranch last fall.
The contract for making the required
~ir,nrovements on the Belt creek bridge
hn5 been awarded to Ed. Smith for $3.50.
lbs. w. Hanna, who killed G. y. Mel
.on An account of which appears else
T,here. has been Familiarity known as
"Toe-string joe"
Owing to the increase of business the
Western Union telegraph company will
nut up new line from Bismarck to some
ppointin Washington territory.
The Lewiston hotel, Mr.. Hortop, pro-
nrietor, was dedicated by a grand ball
an the 18th inst. 1t was an immense
flair. with an attendance of over 100
nnonle,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

The ferry boat at the MaTias was put
In shape yesterday and made son1e sue
eessful trips. Y
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

9. M. Belden, formerly O we'll known
tfeighter but now 4 cattle king Of the
judith, arrived in the city yesterday. ]
II. J. Wackerlin left by private buck
board Wednesday or q business trip to
Sun River and other points In the upper
country.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

All Son, a Benton celestial, and All
Hou, a Chinese damsel from Bozeman,
were yesterday married Mclean fashion
by Judge Sterling, the ceremony taking
place at the Mount Helena House. The
happy couple leave this morning for
Rnnt0n -Tndanendanf "
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

Peter Connolly died at his home on
the Shonkin Tuesday and will be buried
to-day at 10 o'clock from the Catholic
church of this city. The deceased had
been i'll a long time and death was not
an unexpected visitor.
Jas. Gillett, of Willow creek, who has
one Of the best ranches in the county,
Informed us yesterday that he expects
to put in one hundred acres Of grain,
and whenever the demand will warrant
it he can double the acreage. A small
part of his crop this year will be wheat.
Sheridan Il Barker, merchant tailors,
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 and designs for spring and sum
mer wear. The public is invited to call
and examine.
Tuck Lambert informs US that he is
down 48 feet on the celebrated XXI
mine on Snow creek, and that at this
depth it shows up a fine body of ore,
carrying free gold and rich in silver.
He had the misfortune to have his shaft
house burned some days ago. This pro-
perty is going to be one Of the bonanzas
Of Montana. Nj
By private letter we learn that the
raging Missouri did considerable dam
age at G. r. Norris & Co.'s old trading
post, now owned by Joe Kip. One
hundred cords of wood were washed
away, and the buildings damaged
to some extent. This is the only point
down the river that we have heard of
that. has suffered by the high water.
Mr.. w. A. Cameron will please accept
thanks for the delicious lot of lemons,
oranges and apples presented the RIVER
PRESS scribe yesterdays present that
was much appreciated. Mr.. Cameron
has just received by express at his place
several boxes of fresh oranges and lem
ons, and we are amply prepared to testify
that the fruit is first class. If you want
some nice goods at a fair price call IN
At the railroad meeting one Of tho
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

The ferry boat for Clagett will be
launched to-day, and started for
Judjth city, with Captain John Dear at
4 the helm. 1t will be loaded with sup
},n1iac for G. r. Norris d Co.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

Sandy Lane started to Cashiers kilns
With two teams yesterday, after lime for
Gus Senieur, the court house contractor.
A. E. Cummings. a civil engineer of
Helena, arrived in the city yesterday on
business connected with the Belt creek
ditch company, in which numerous
Helena parties are interested.
Sergeant Perkins of Fort Assinabolne
arrived ia the city yesterday on the track
Of three deserters, viz: Fowler, Of III
company, and Mclaughlin and Harri-
son, OF K company, 18th infantry.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

Under the new system OF fast mails
in which the Northern Pacific will CO.
operate the run Will be made from New
YORK to Portland in 1876 hours, or a little
more than five and a half days.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-11
IOscn Fusion.
IOtCft FUStOR.
iSnecipl Corresnondence to the Globe

Special Correspondence to the Globe
SHELDON, Iowa, Oct 9.-Hon. Daniel Camp
bell, of Monona county, Iowa, Greenback eector
on the fusion ticket of this state, and Mrs
Martha Strickland, of st. Johns. Michigan, spoke
last night in this place on the political issues of
the day. The day had been cold and stormy and
the meeting was not extensively advertised, but
Notwithstanding all this and the darkness at least
one hundred ans fifty people assembled. in
White 5 hall to listen 10 the speeches. The
audience was composed principally of the bust
ness men of the city-thoughtful, intelligent
voters, who gave most respectful attention
throughout and frequently signifed their appro-
oatlen OF the sentiments advanced by hearty
applause. Th9 mayor, Hon. j. j. Hartenbower,
presided and introduced the speakers. Mr..
Campbell was first 70 address the audience, and
he presented his ideas in manly, argumentative
manner which won the respect of his hearers.
There was entire absence in
his speech of villifcation and abuse, so
frequently INDUCED in by Republican speakers
but he gave searching analysis of class legisla-
ton, and showed its evil influence upon the
moral and material we'll being of the people, He
Is a gentleman who will hold the attention OF any
audience who may have the good fortune to hear
him speak. He was followed by Mrs Strickland
in an address which for eloquence, logic and
rhetorical finish greatly surpassed any other
speech we have heard during this campaign. She
made powerful appeal in behalf OF the wage
laboEers oppressed by our system of pretended
protection. She urged, in words of thrilling
power, that party lines be obliterated, and all
who are noble and chivalrous join in a crusade to
free the oppressed poor from the tyranny of ag-
gregated wealth. In beauty of diction and pro-
pricty of delivery, her speech was model for
orators. She should address large audiences of
statesmen and scholars. Fusion is working well
in northwestern Iowa, and if accessions to it
f-ara rhn Pc, L.
parts of the state they here, Iowa will give
the Fusion ticket $1,000 majority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-11

times were fairly good. Fair prices were OBJ
tanned for products, and fair wages paid for la
Dor The Republican orators said, ''let well
enough alone;n and we were not able to answer
that short but powerful argument. Do they say
so now, when wheat is fifty cents bushel lower
than it was then? When men are everywhere
seeking employment, and often finding II at re-
duced wages? When times are hard, indeed, as
they are now, the argument is, "let
there be change that times
may be better. Cheers. And 1 think that
argument ought to have great weight when the
party in power keeps calling in from the people
SS5,OOO,OOO more of tax than is necessary. Turn
ing TO the question of what remedy the Demo-
Gratis proposed for this excessive taxation, he
read the declaration in the platform to which the
Democratic nominees were pledged, and said be-
yond question they met the case. The banner OF
Democracy, thus inscribed, he said, was placed
IN the hands of Grover Cleveland and Thos. 4.
hendricks, Here cheering for several minutes
interrupted the speaker. When it ceased
he added; And they were required to carry it
before the public, and with it in their hands to
either stand fall. TCheersl That platform
commands my approval and pledge fidelity TO it
in my official life. Continuing his argument,
for change, he said it might be better, it could
not be worse. voice, ''you may be counted
out" Gentlemen, said Mr.. Hendricks, there is
no danger of that. OF all the men in this coun-
try the honest Republicans are the most tired of
read the demands of the Republican platform for
ales;oration of the navy and for the destruction
of poygGlny, and said he, too, wanted the navy
strong enough that foreign power shall not dare
place an American citizen in the jails of Ireland
without cause, whether their names be Nc
Sweeney or anything else. Referring to the
German detection in Ohio, he said the Repub-
licans were trying to make up for it by getting
the irish vote. This he regarded as proof of their
desperation and doubted likelihood of the Irish
voting with the Republicans, for a man who, as
secretary, allowed McSweeney, an American cit
izen, TO lie in a foreign jail without charge or
without a trial. After ridiculing the plank
against polygamy in the Republican platform, he
closed by an appeal to the freemen of Ohio to
regard the ballot a thing too sacred for barter.
If the voters were determined, there should be a
pure ballot next Tuesday, the Democrats would
win. If ballots were permitted to be bought and
sold, they would lose.
Senator Bayard followed in q speech Of con-
siderable length, after which short addresses
were made by Judge Thurman and Gen. Rose
Grams.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-11
Democrats, Dan in C;nci,,no,;


CINCINNATI, o., Oct. 10.-Ex-Gov Hendricks
reached here to-day and was driven to the hotel
without any parade or ceremony. In the after
noon he took drive through the suburbs and
received calls, but made no address. Senator
Bayard, of Delaware, Judge Thurman and Gen.
Rosecraps are also in the city TO attend the meet
ing at night. Senator Bayard visited the cham
Der Of commerce and made a brief speech to the
eject that he had found in public life great
help from the business education he received
when youth.
A night all these gentlemen were driven to
Music hall, and found it almost impossible to
enter, so great was the throng. As ex-Goy.
Hendricks made MS way through the throng on
the stage and appeared at the speakers desk.
the entire mass of people rose to their feet and
cheered again ana again, waived hats and hand
kerchiefs and shouted for Cleveland and Hen
bricks Similar demonstrations, of less inten-
sity marked the appearance of Gen. Rosecrans.
Senator Bayavd, Judge Thurman, and Senator
Pendieton. NJ. E. ingalls,, president of the
Cincinnati, indianapolis, St. Louis &, Chicago
RAILROAD, called the meeting to order and intro
dUCed Senator Pendleton chairman. The lat
ter in q very few words introduced ex-Gov.
Hendricks, who, after repetition of the demon
STATIONS made when he entered the
hail, began his speech by saying the
election next Tuesday is Of great
Importance, on account Of the offices 10 be filed
but more especially because of the influence il
viii have on all the states at the November cleo
ton. He therefore appealed to Ohio TO give all
proper consideration TO this election. The cleo
lion in November was not only q choice OF men
but decision of national policy. That decision
would turn not only on the man presented, but
the policies and principles they represented
He then proceeded TO argue there should be a
change in the administration of the government.
and gave among the reasons of the conces-
sion in the Republican platform
that the tariff was laid uneoually
necessary for the economical administration of
government. If these faults were conceded bv
the party which had been in power nearly Quar-
ter Of a century, he asserted there should be
change so that the remedy could be applied In
proof OF the admission of the Republicans of the
existence OF an excessive revenue he cited Presi
dent Arthurs message of two years ago, when
he called she attention of congress TO the matter
and suggested appropriate legislation. The rev
enue law was modified, but not sufficiently and
now the excess of revenue above the require
ments of an economical administration was
eighty-fve million annually. This sum was i'm
properly kept for the business use of the country
and the government was compelled to build ex-
peusive vaults for its storage. He asked if
the Republican party under this condition of af-
fairs, had 8 right to ask continuance in Office
LCries mo, no. -Four years ago, he said,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-11
Eighth Senatorial Democrats.

lopeCial Telegram 10 the GlOOe.
RUSH CITY, Mimi, Oct. 10.-The Democratic
delegates of the Eighth senatorial district COM
prising the counties of Chisago, Pine and Ken
nebec, assembled in convention at ~ IN. to-day
In North Branch, and were called to order by j T.
ID. Markham, chairman of the district committee,
and Gel. F. W. Folsom, of Taylors Falls, was
made temporary chairman, and VIM. Hurley,
secretary. After the appointment of the various
committees an adjournment for dinner was had.
Ten ballots for representative were taken,
when Dr.. L. A. finland, of this city, was unan
imously nominated.
Resolutions endorsing the national platform,
Cleveland, Hendricks and o. c. Merriman were
adopted. Resolutions were also adopt
ed opposed to the monopoly practiced
by the st. Paul & Duluth railroad upon the set
tiers and merchants, and to a high protective
traffic, and demanding legislative protection to
settlers along Snake river from the customs
practiced by the large lumbermen of Saltwater
In raising and lowering said river by dams to the
detriment of the health of the people living on
its banks.
Judge F. NJ Crosby was recommended for re-
election, thus making that Office non-political.
Ch&s. H. Bush was nominated for county
treasurer OF Chisago county, and H. V Rumohr
surveyor. 1t was a large convention and har-
mony prevailed. 1t is confidently expected that
finland will be elected, as there are two indie
pendents and Republican running.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-11
STATE POLITICS.
Lac qIti ParIe PaIifics.

Special Correspondence of the Globe.1
LAC eUI PARLE, Oct. S.-The Republican legis-
lative convention for the counties comprising tie
Thirty seventh senatorial district OF the state Of
Minnesota, met at the court house in Montevideo
Mimi, Oct. 4, at 1 O'Clock p. m, and was called
to order by D. C. Chamberlain, chairman of the
district committee.
d. s. Hall, OF Benson, was elected temporary
chairman and Kris o. Sude secretary.
On motion, the chair appointed the following
ccmmittee on credentials: j. F. jacobson. Lac
qti Pare; L. P. Frovald, Swift; Hedge Iverson,
Chippewa; snd the following us the district CEN
tn committee: j. F. Jacobson, Lac qui Parle
j. ". Severance, Montevideo; X. P. Froyald.
I SHiff. The committee on credentials report the
following delegates:
Chippewa county,. NJ Severance. Lars T.
Sfxburg. Helge Iverson, Ole Vefseme, Nels y.
/ Dahl, Charles Anderson, B. K Salverson.
/ Swift county-D. S. Hall, E. Thomas. KIP
| Ffovald, Charles Johnson, John Bergstrom, A.
I ID Countryman. J. Simmons, A. ". Leathrop.
/ Lac qEi Parle county,. Z. jacobson, H. wal
( tiers, P A. Lernrence, c. Higna, E. Mathisson.
/ K-s O. lde, A. L. Himle.
| It was notioned and carried that the conyen
/ tim proceed TO nominate the candidates by ac-
/ ciimation- j. NJ. Severance, OF Montevideo
\ stated that he had the honor of presenting the
mime OF q well known citizen of his county. who
bad before been in the state legislature, namely.
Bon. Ole. o. Lem.
/ Mir. Len was unanimously nominated for rep
rtsntative Of Chippewa.
| j. z. Jacobson then presented the name Of
/ Ron. Mr.. Sampson, of Lac Qni Parle, stating
! tiat Mr.. sampson had been in the legislature of
| tie state before. The motion was unanimously
] crried.
On motion the temporary organization was
Ia5de peFrssnent
| The nominee, Hon Ole o. Len, was then
! etlled upon TO deliver an address, to which Mr..
Len responded in the following well chosen re-
marks: gentlemen of the convention: 1 feel
L S my duty to tender you my grateful thanks
Ter the great honor and confidence you have
s-own me in selecting me as one Of your candi-
dates for the legislature l regret to say that
ain not by any means prepared to make speech
on this occasion; but hope, gentlemen, that you
VII understand the situation and kindly excuse
my failure l feel and appreciate the great i'm
p0rtance OF the work expected from q repre-
sentative of the people, and 1 am well aware Of
the fact that the position, if properly considered.
Is an arduous one in every particular. The next
session of the legislature will have many i'm
portant problems 10 solve, and the people justly
expect that their representatives attend carefully
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have been reproduced, and now being dis
tributed by the thousands in mining sections.
The most notorious arrival is that of ex-Con-
gresham Farwell, of Chicago, more universally
known is poker Charley" Farwen has always
trained in the more modern methods of practices
and is believer in soap He has doubtless
been called here at this important moment 10 circu
late currency in behalf OF the Republican canvass.
While in congress Farwen was cheek by jowl
with Blaine, who was the speaker, and both have
cast their anchors To windward in deals in which
neither were deadheads.
had short talk with Senator Allison, who
left here for Chicago this afternoon. He is not
by any means hopeful.
~ think Ohio doubtful" said. in response
to his question, land so do T. was
his reply made up my mind,' he added, ga
month ago that the state was in great doubt.
so told the national Republican committee in New
York
Has Blane's visit to Ohio been of q ben
eft to his party:'' l asked.
Yes, said he, ION the whole 1 think it has.
Still, to some extent, it disarranged the Republi-
can canvass as originally mapped out, yet it has
done good -
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to the difficult task before them and concentrate
every faculty of their souls upon the solution of
the great questions that agitate the public mind
and effect the prosperity of the people. l do
not know what l may be able to perform if elected
to the legislature, but do intend to work faith
FULLY and conscientiously for the rights Of the
people and do the best can for the advance
ment of justice aud reform. II elected to the
legislature 1 shall not forget that the people have
placed me in very important position, and L
shall make studioIs endeavor to
represent their views and wishes to
the best of my ability. The time
has GENE when the voice OF the people must be
respected by greedy monopolists and scheming
politicians; and being firm believer in the SOW
ere1gnity OF the people, take the position that
the great public is the only absolute authority
IN deciding doubtful questions relative to moral
reform, social improvement and the general pros
perity of the great republic
AT the close of Leins address Hon. Ivir
Sampson was then called upon for speech, and
his remarks were few but well to the point.
On motion the convention adjourned.