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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
The Capture of Gordon.

PARIS, November "a dispatch from
Cairo to the Morning News says: Ell
Mahdi, in the beginning Of September,
hearing of the. advance of the British
forces, made a supreme effort to reduce
Khartoum, which place, at the end of
September, was surrounded by $780, 900
rebels. Supplies failing, the garrison
began to Wayer. A deputation of Off
GERS complained bitterly to Gen. Gordon
that they had been deceived by the
promise of British assistance, and they
accused him of aiding. the deception.
The deputation also demanded hat a
retreat be made to Dongola, and threat
ened, if this action was not taken, they
would Join Madhi. Gen. Gordon, there
fore, consented to the plan proposed.
Meanwhile a panic arose, and 5000 sol
diers and civilians deserted in a body.
two thousand men remained faithful,
and embarked with Gordon. The reb-
els were advised Of what had occurred
and harrassed the retreat to Shendy,
where masses of rebels, provided with
artillery, disabled the f1otilla. Only
Col. Stewards vessel succeeded in pass
ing Berber, and shortly afterward it was
wrecked. The remainder of the fiotilla
was obliged to return southwark, and
on reaching Shendy the entire force was
captured. About the 5th of October
Gen. Gordon was. sent under strong es-
cort to Mahdi's camp, where he IS now
a close prisoner.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Casslls, Stimson & Co.

MONTREAL, October 31.-TWo English
firms, whose representative here seized
goods shipped to Cassils, Stimson s. Co.
after the firm failed, and that were stored
in a bonded warehouse, were sued by
the creditors in this city, who claimed
the goods. Mr.. Justice Torrance decid-
ed to-day i'll favor of the English firms
with costs, r%emarking at the same time
that a similar judgment had been given
in the superior court Of Quebec on a
former occasion in a like case. MI. R.
d. McGibbon, of the firIa of Girouard,
McGibbon & Co., appeared for one
house, and Messrs. Davidson & Cross
for the other English house. Mr. NJ.
TAFT, of Abbott, TAFT & Abbotts, was for
the local creditors. The judgment is an
important one, as some Of the most EN-
inent members of the local bar disagreed
on the law, even the court itself admit
ting it held different views for many
years.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Murder at

The Sun River Sun gives the follow
ing account of a murder at Augusta,
South Fork Of Sun river: From Art.
Strong, who arrived here last evening,
we learn that a murder was committed
at Augusta, Tuesday evening. Yellow
stone Jim, a notorious character in that
section, went into Ezra Cregg's saloon,
tore off the doors, breaking up things in
general, and picking up a chair, threat
ened to kill Gregg, w%hereupon the latter
went behind the bar, picked up a re-
yolver and shot him. Mr. Gregg is a
highly respected citizen of Augusta, and
would not have done the deed only
under the greatest ~provocation. Space
will not permit us to give more extend
ed account of the affair.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
soula, Knowles, Sc; Silver Bow,
Knowles, 70; Yellowstone, knowles,
SO. Toole's majority, 284.
Supreme Court.5 Decisions.

WASHINGTON, November, 8 A de-
cision was rendered by the supreme
court of the United States this afternoon
in another of the long series of cases
which have arisen out Of the adoption
of the fourteenth and fifteenth amend
ments to the constitution. The present
case which is that of John Elk, plaintiff
in error against Charles Wilkins, and
which came from the district of Ne
braska, is a suit brought by an Indian
against the registrar Of n Of the wards
of the city Of Omaha for refusing to
register him as a qualified voter therein.
The questions Dresentedare Whetherth III
plaintiff in error is a citizen of the
United States, and whether he has been
denied any right guaranteed him by
me fifteenth a111,:2dment of the federal
constitution. This court IN a long and
elaborate opinion by Justice Gray
holds. first, that all Indian who is born
a member of one of the Indian tribes
within the United States which still ex-
ISIS dIlu ID lCCCSIiLCI do q 1IIDC Ny IN
government, and who has voluntarily
separated himself from his tribe and
taken up his residence among the white
citizens Of a state, but who has not been
naturalized or taxed, or recognized as Il
citizen, either by the United States or
by the state, is not a citizen Of the
United States within the meaning of
the first section of the fourteenth am
endment. Second, that the plaintiff in
error not being a citizen Of the United
States under the fourteenth amendment
has been deprived Of no right secured
by the fifteenth amendment, and an
not maintain this action. The judg-
ment Of the circuit court is affirmed.
Justice Harlan read a long dissenting
opinion in behalf of Justice Woods and
himself.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Clendenin Returns.

The following are the returns from
Clendenin, in Meagher county:
Delegate-KnoWles Is, Toole IA.
District Attorney-Hunt Is, Johnston
IA.
Councilman-Fergus Il, Stuart Is.
Observation-Disclosures %, Stevens
10, Moore is, Parker 7.
Commissioner-Berry 2, Wall q.
Probate Judge-Badger 8, Murray 20.
Treasurer-Folsom IA, McClintock Is.
Clerk and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20.
Sheriff-Simons 6, Howell %.
Observation-Disclosures II, Snyder Il.
Surveyor-Stafford I. Wight Y.
Supt. Public Schools-Miss Nichols IL,
Miss Darcy Is.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Cleveland Elected.

ALBANY November THE Evening
Journal says: The republicans concede
tile election Of Cleveland. There seems
to be no longer any doubt but that Gov
ernor Cleveland has been elected. Every
county has sent in its full vote, after
careful verification. and the results as
sure Governor Cleveland q plurality of
about 1000 in this state. New York
gives Cleveland enough votes to elect
him. The Journal has devoted all its
energies toward securing another result,
and it now reluctantly says that heelec.
ton has been decided differently from
its desires, because it believes that
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
White Sulphur Springs Returns.

Through the courtesy of Mr.. l.. Rot
witt we have received the returns from
the Saratoga, as follows:
Delegate-Knowles 1913, Toole 1873.
District Attorney-Hunt l46, john
ston 1914.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES III, Stuart 167.
Representatives-Hatch 3o6, Stevens
IL, Moore 316, Parker 33.
Commissioner-Berry 123, Wall 216.
Probate Judge-Badger 22e, Murray
liz.
Treasurer-Folsom 1913, McClintock
146.
Clerk and Recorder-RotWitt 1928.
SheriH-Simons 70, Howell 261.
Assessor-Wallace 70, Snyder 260.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
BEN EY,
Succeeds ii. G. Lewis as Manager of the
Southern Hotel.

The following from the st. Louis Re-
publican Of October 81 will be ofinterest
to the many friends of Ben Stickney,
residing in the territory. MI. Stickney
was for a number of years a resident or
Montana and by his general whole
souled n made hosts OF friends
After leaving Montana he went to st.
Louis and for a number of years was
interested in the Old-Time Planters
house, which under his management
assumed a widespread popularity and
was largely patIonized by Montanians,
who made the house their resort. He
will carry with him the good wishes OF
his old friends-those who visitSt. Louis
will follow him to the Southern:
Mr.. J. Ell. Breslin, president OF he
Southern Hotel company, is here from
New York, and a meeting Of directors
was held at the Southern yesterday to
consider one or two contemplated
changes. Mr.. Fl. C. Lewis has resigned
as nag to take charge of the
Windsor hotel, New York city, and Mr..
BENJAMIN Stickney has been appointed
to succeed him in the management OF
the Southern and will enter on that
duty the first of the month. Mr.. Lewis
takes charge Of the Windsor on the 10th
proximo, but will remain several days
until his successor becomes familiar
with the business. Mr. Lewis succeeds
the late Capt. Warner rs manager and
has filled the place a year and q hall,
during which time he made many
friends and won an enviable reputation
for energy and discreet management.
Mr.. Stickney has had al extensive ex-
perience in the hotel business, haying
been for several years the associate OF
the late VIM. Kelsey in the proprietor
ship of the Planters house. He has a
wide acquaintance in the city and with
travellers from all parts of the country
who sojourn at hotels while passing
through St.Louis.
We wish our old friend, Benjamin
Stickney, all the prosperity imaginable
in his new field of labor, and he car
rest assured that Montanians will not
forget him;
C. E. Conrad, J.. w. Power, t. A.
Cummings, E. G. Maclay, r. A. Luke,
w. +. Rector, Paris Gibson, I. +.
Collins, Jno. G. Maclay, Ira Myers and
many others.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Estimated Majorities for Delegate.

The Independent makes the GLOWING
estimate Of majorities In the several
counties, putting Toole ahead 2s4 votes.
The contest is q very close one, and it is
by no 9 certain as yet that Toole is
elected:
B~eaverhead, Knowles. 100; Dawson,
Knowles, 10; Choteau, Toole, $50 Gus
ter, standof; Deer Lodge, Toole, 100;
Gallatin, Toole, I26; Jefferson, Toole,
IT'S: Lewis and Clarke, Toole, "A, Mad
ison, standoff; Meagher. Toole, so; Mis-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12

prompt recognition of the will OF the
majority Is essential to the maintenance
and preservation Of American Ins1ltu-
tons. So long as the people OF the
United States have decided to transfer
the federal administration to the dem
ocratic party, we are glad that the decl-
sion has been made in favor Of a demo
crat from New York.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
TO WOOL w

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 q1aliiy 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
es who have bought our rams: SEQ. d. Patterson,
Peck &c Lacy, Hay Bros, Fort Benton; W. B. Edgar,
Utica; Dent & Iullock, Wolf Creek; Brooks u Hill
ger, Andersonvine; Poole Bros, Stanford; William
Williams, Deer Lodge.
Correspondence solicited.
PARIS GIBSON q SON,
Fort Benton, Montana.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-08-27
SPENCER.

Rev. Wechob aud wife are visiting his
mother In Pennsylvania.
Carl Daugherty, OF Wellington, was in
town over Sunday.
Aunion Sunday School picnic composed
OF Chatham, Spencer, Mills, and Homer will
be held in Dr. Wlley's grove Sat, Aug. 80
Miss Eva Daughterty was at home during
the reunion and returned to Lorain Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McEntire, of Wellington,
were In town oyer Sunday.
Miss Bertha Hart will visit In York State
for few weeks.
Rev. Wachob, preparatory to going to Cali.
fornia, will sell at auction, Tuesday, Sept I'd,
several useful household goods, at o'clock
p. m.
School. commences at the center the first
Tuesday In September,
G. S. Steadman started Monday for visit
TO New York State.
The annual reunion OF the survivors OF the
l2ith o. V. l., was held In Dr. Willey's grove
August 22ud aud 23d. Large crowds were in
attendance both days, and a pleasant time
was enjoyed. AMATEUR
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-08-27
SULLIVAN.

A surprise was planned by Lou. Carl for
Mrs. ii. Ballou's birthday anniversary,
which took place on the 10Th, inst The
house was well filed, our band being present
to enliven the occasion with choice music.
The surprise was complete and all partlcipat-
ing could not do otherwise than feel that II
was good they had been there.
Miss Mason is the guest Of Mabel Mann.
Miss Hattie Parmeley, of Dayton, is in
town.
Mics Cora Hitchcock is the guest Of Miss
Mary Ingraham, having arrived last week
from the Sandwich Islands. Miss II. will
enter the Oberlin Conservatory of music the
coming year.
Mrs. G. D. Pltchard and daughter Celia,
who have been visiting with friends for
several weeks past, returned to 0berin this
week.
Mrs. S. P. Campbell and Miss Birdie
Campbell are spending a few days in Cleve-
lana.
Mr.. Burton Eldred and wife have moved
to the Western part OF this State.
A select party was given one evening Of
last week by young lady of our village, and
the amusing part Of 1t was that a portion
OF the guests became so conspicuous IN the
mind of the hostess that a goodly number
were allowed the privilege of entertaining
themselves.
/. l., browns baby is on the sick list.
Tommy Gibson is able 10 ride out
Master True Goodyear was bitten by a
dog few days since.
Mrs. Mary Gould attended services at the
Congregational church Sunday, being the
first time for several months.
Wheat Is yielding W ell; one man reports Il
bushels to the acre
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Temperance Concert.

The following programme was given at
the entertainment at the Congregational
church Sunday evening, under the auspices
of the w. c. T. T.:
Instrumental Voluntary, organ and
violin, Miss Van Cleef and Mr.. Hersey;
Prayer, led by Rev. Frank Stevick Reel.
tation, Go feel what | have felt, Ida Com
stock; Recitation, Only cigarette, Nellie
Emerson; Defamation, A sensible goat,
Frank Hollenback; Recitation, The sisters
plea, Della Pierce; Solo, Nearer my God
10 Thee, Nellie Couch; Defamation, Levy
tax, Don Cushions Recitation, The years
pass on, Lille Chapman; A short sermon
on Tobacco, Rollin Wilbur; Recitation,
What the Temperance cause has done for
me, Sadie Watts; instrumental music,
Overture from Caryanthe, by Weber,
piano and violin, Miss Kelsey and Mr..
Hersey; Defamation, Respectable whis-
key selling, Elsie Grapevine; Recitation,
No saloon in the valley, Rose Mallory;
Solo and Duette, A sisters prayer, Della
Pierce AMI Miss Whitney; Recitation, I'll
gather, them In, Ella Warren; Recitation,
The Grasshopper, Clara Ross; Essay,
Improvements still demanded, Miss Flea.
nor McDermott; Music, Qumtette, Memo
ries Of Sale, Carl Rust, Nellie
Couch, Della Peirce and Frank Biggs;
Recitation, John Smith and the
Tiger, Minnie Clegon, an illustration
of personal liberty; Recitation, Where
are you going young man Sadie vischer;
Temperance argument from Insurance
figures, Bert Eglin; Solo, sancta Maria,
by Fauve, Miss Kelsey. %a
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-08-27

Miss Libbie Robinson goes 10 Cleve.
land next Monday, to enter the Training
School for Nurses, connected with the
Huron street hospital. We are glad to
know that she has the courage to enter
upon the study of this profession, and
hope she may find that she has the quail
ties and health necessary to continue in it.
Miss Kelsey who has charge of the
Conservatory of Music, at Knox College,
ILL.,, was visiting Mrs. Biggs, and assisted in
the music rehearsal given by Hall and
lIersey, Friday evening; and Sunday
evening played the piano accompaniment
to Mr. Hersey's violin in the very choice
instrumental duett, and also sang the
Sancta Maria with fine effect, accompa-
MED by the piano and violin.
The ladies having in charge the enter
tainment given Sunday evening, gratefully
acknowledge their appreciation of the
kindly assistance of the young men and
women, the boys and girls, who took par
in the literary exercises, who furnished
and arranged the flowers; who contributed
their musical ability or in any way added
to the attractivehess of the exercises. The
good attention Of large audience testified
10 the success of their endeavor.
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PITTSFIELD.

On Saturday last, telegram from Cleve-
land, announced the sad fact that Mr.. Aaron
Whitney, former rerident of this place,
had committed suicide on the previous dag,
he having taken a do'e Of strychnine. His
remains were brought here for intern ent,
funeral took place on Monday at the resi-
dence OF L!s brother Augustine, Rev. r.
Hicks Officiating.
Miss Hattie Cobb, Of Oberlin, who has
been teaching for tine past four months in
the Avery District, closed her school Friday
with appropriate exercises. At the close she
presented Master Lewis Avery with hand
some book entitled "swiss Family Robin
SON" Miss Cobb has ended very success.
full term OF school.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-08-27
HUNTINGTON.

Jim Dawson, OF Sullivan, met with quite a
erious accident; his horses ran away throw.
ing him out, causing several ugly wounds
about the head and face.
Miss Irena Rice, Of Chatham, is visiting in
town.
Mr.. Calyin Sage, Of Wellington, was in
town last week.
Mr. George Sumner was in town sund ay.
Mr.. Wesley Meacham, who has been sick
so long, is improving in health rapidly.
One more Blaine and Logan man at David
Johnston's house; he weighs 10H lbs.
As Jasper West was coming down the hill
south Of Chas. Grlggs' on Saturday morning,
with his thra,hing machine, the pole strap
Of the team drawing the elevator broke, and
the pole pushed one Of the horses into the
ditch aud upset the elevator, damaging II
considerably.
About a week ago Henry June set fire TO
stump In his meadow, which fire he supposed
went out; but 1t burned In the roots OF the
stump I'LL saturday last, when beirg famed
by the wind, 1t ran across the meadow and
burned four hay stacks. BY removing the
fence and blowing around the lire, the men
kept II from spreading.
Mrs. Amelia Minor is quite sick, also
Mrs David Johnston.
Miss Ada Clark is with her sister in Me.
dina. Mrs. Paul Chapman with her sister,
Mrs. Lucien Chapman were visiting In town
last week. Mr.. Lawson and two daughters
have been visiting at his sisters, Mrs. Lew
Barnes. Miss Janey Hayford, from oberlin
s visiting her class-mate, EGie Chapman.
Master Hollis Newton is visiting his little
friends In town; his father, Mr.. James New
ton, now lives in Brunswick, Medina Co.
Several Of our teachers will attend the
Teachers Institute In Elyrla this week.
The women's Union Missionary Society
will meet on Friday p. m. with Mrs. J. Pratt
Miss Sarah Walker Is ON the sick list
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-08-27
BRIGHTON.

Rev. d. T. Williams has returned from a
trip TO Tenn, where his brother and sister
late from Wales, have located.
A sociable was held at the residence Of
7. II. Clark, Wednesday evening, the 2Oth,
where about seventy friends met for the
last time with Rev. ID. 7. Williams and
family, a set Of knives and forks were pre-
sented by the ladies' To Mrs Williams and O
purse OF money TO Mr.. Williams.
Rev. Mr.. Close filed the pulpit OF The
Congregational church last Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Greene are spending
q few days In town.
The w. G. 7. U. held meeting last Sunday
evening, the oath, at the NJ. L. Church
where literary exercises were held.
Died, on Sunday, the 24th, a child Of
Cyrus Bdwell, aged about months
Funeral from the house, Monday, the 25th.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-08-27

fire was found to be In Chas. Clark's house
on Middle Ave. Three streams OF water
soon smothered the flames. The house was
nearly ruined, and IS insured for $1,000. A
great deal Of furniture and wearing apparel
was burned or injured, on which there was a
small insurance. Cause Of fire unknown
The night police did good job on Sunday
night by arrestlng two burglars who had
broken into McCollum q Linnel's grocery
store, and were helping themselves. They
were observed from the outside, and one
policeman went to the rear door which they
had forced open, while the other raped on
The front window; they started on run for
the back door and were met by loaded
revolver and the order TO throw up their
hands, which they did. They had a hearing
before Squire Doolittle, and were bound
over to the district court. The men are
uoknowu here, and are probably tramps.
DAN.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-08-27
Latest New Songs.

"A Boys Best Friend Is His Mother"
Song and chorus, by Ben Williams, is now
the popular song OF the day, and Is most
beautiful In melody, words and sentiment.
Like "Home, Sweet Home" 1t will always
find welcome. Another equally fine song
by Ben Williams Is
"Rocking the Baby TO Sleep" Song and
chorus and a perfect gem. Each Of these
two new songs has an elegant illustrated
title In colors, aud both should be In the pos
session OF every singer. Price 40 cents each,
or the two will be mailed post paid TO any
address on receipt Of 60 cents in cash or
stamps.
Address the publishers,
8. Bralnard's Sons,
Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, o.
Mention this paper.
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Mention this paper.

On Monday, Sept. 1st, the Polk and
Sullivan hack will make the round trip
daily. Leave Polk "a. IN, arrive at Well.
ington II ;3O returning, leave Wellington
1 80 p. m, arrive at Polk $50. The above
is in accordance with orders received
from the P. o. dept Orders left at the
Cottage Hotel or P. o. in Wellington will
be:attended to by r. q. Cook,
Subj Contractor.
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Bnsiness Gofals.
Items under this head toill be charged one
cent pord each Insertion.

Pure, fresh baking powder manufactur-
ed and for sale at Houghton's. II.
"A full stock of Diamond dyes, at j. W.
Houghton's. II.
New velvet red tissue, for paper flow
ers, at Houghton's.
ARTISTS GooDs.-Amateurs can get an
outfit by calling at Houghton's.
Five gallons of root beer for % cents;
delicious summer beverage. Call at
Houghtons.
For disordered stomach, bad breath
bilious complaints, indigestion, &C., use DR..
s. D. Howe's Liver Pills, for sale by j. W.
Houghton. tt.
The ENTERPRIsE Office was never so well
prepared TO do all kinds Of job work neatly,
promptly, and at so reasonable prices as
now. Give us call and see how we'll we
can serve you. J.3O4w
-FARMERs-If you want the best Barbed
Wire made, please call at j. II. Woolley's
Hardware Store, and 1t will give him pleas.
ure TO show thseoods, the barb is so ad-
justed as not TO tare the flesh of the animal
or pull wool from sheep. %
-Stick'em Fly Paper, does a clean
business. No dead flies lying around
One sheet good for quart of flies. Only
5cts, at Houghton's
-Vane, Calverts & Co.'S. celebrated Pure
Ready Mixed Paluts can be found at the
Hardware Store of j. II. Woolley, which he
will warrant to be equal in durability and
covering capacity 10 any Paint made in the
State, Those having painting to do will
please call and examine for themselves. This
paint is warranted TO give satisfaction. 2S
-Houghton's Insect Powder. is war.
ralted TO kill lice, on stock Of all kinds.
-Mennih's Corn Killer is warranted to
do the work quickly and thoroughly.
For sale at Houghton's.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-08-27
ELYRIA.

The Blaine and L osan club expect to NEE
on Friday evening.
George Lewis 10 home from Poughkepsie
N. Y, where he has been attending Com
mercial College.
The Methodist picnic to vermillon was a
success. They were Joined by the Good
Templars, and many outsiders, all Of whom
spent pleasant day on the banks Of Lake
Erie. t1
On Saturday afternoon at $3.50 an alarm Of
fire was sounded at headquarters, and was
quickly responded 70 by Nos. IT, &3. Thy