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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
The KIDS Fund.

This story has been going the rounds
Of the press, and we give it for what 1t
is worth:
The miners aocking into the new
Cmur d'Alenes subscribed purse OF
gold dust to be given to the first child
born in the camp A correspondent of
the New York World tells what became
Of it as follows: The s'kid's fund.- had
Just reached the round sum of $4,000
when it was gobbled up by an enter
prising youngster of Eagle City, whose
mother had walked thirty-five miles
from the railway through snow from
three to ten feet deep few days pre-
vious to his birth. Her husband was
absent at the tiIne-a freight hand on
the Northern Pacific railroad-and upon
his return to his humble cabin, near the
line of the road, he discovered that his
spouse was missing. Making few in
quiries he learned of her departure for
the mines. He lost no time in follow
ing her thither, where, upon his arrival,
in addition to fine bouncing boy, the
mother presented him with rather
bulky pouch containing $1,000 in dust
and nuggets. The boy was undoubtedly
born with a golden spoon in his mouth.
The father has given up railroading,
taking to mining, and it is reported that
he has since struck it rich near the head
of Beaver gulch, tributary of Prit-
chard.
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The Canadian Pacific Branch.

MAPLE CREEK, n. W.T., June 90, '84.,
Editors River Press:
/ see by the RIVER PRESS of May 28th
that the citizens OF Fort Benton and
northern Montana are in favor of get
ting branch road from the C.. 2. r. r.
/ am very we'll acquainted with the lo-2
cation Of the country from here to Fort
Benton via Fort Assinaboine, and r.
deem this the most feasible and practi-
cable route by which you can get a rail-
road in the northern part Of Montana.
The distance from Maple creek to Fort
Benton, via Fort Assinaboine, is about
160 miles, and good section of country
to build railroad through, as there is
no grading OF any consequence to be
done.
AS to driving and shipping stock from
northern Montana to the east, this is
without doubt the best route from the
fact that grass and water are in abun-
dance and there is smooth country to
drive over. Yours, respectfully,
HENRY M. MoUNCE.
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The Missoula Fire.

Caplice & Smiths loss by the recent
fire was about $4,000, no insurance.
Some So, 900 worth of goods, consisting
of crockery and glassware, had just been
put into the warehouse and the building
closed for the night before the fire, full
to the rafters. Three horses in one cor
ner Of the warehouse used as a stable
were got out in safety.
Mr.. Mccormick estimates his loss at
81 900.
At a special meeting of the town
council on Monday evening, an ordin-
ance establishing fire district and de-
fining the limits thereof was adopted.
In this district none but brick or sub
stantial fire proof buildings will be per-
mitted to be hereafter constructed, un-
less special permit is granted by the
council.
On the evening after the fire, hook
and ladder and hose companies were or
ganized.
Two separate companies will arouse
a spirit of rivalry between the fire lad
dies.
Not the least unfortunate outcome Of
Saturday mornings fire is the announce
ment by Messrs. Caplice & Smith of
their intention to retire from business in
Missoula Times
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Sand Coulee Coal Go.

The following interesting letter from
J. R. Wolcott of the influential real esttte
| firm Of Farnsworth & Wolcott, Mime
apolis, is very significant as showing the
good opinion that coal experts haYe ol
our immense coal fields. The suggestion
with regard to sending an exhibit to the
| Minneapolis fair this fall is good one.
Specimens Of our agricultural produc-
tions, quartz, coal and building stone
would no doubt be the means OF bring
ing wealth into this country which is
much needed to develop its natural re-
sources. This is the letter referred to:
MINNEAPOLIS, June "a, 1884
, Editors of the River Press:
Through friend [ am in receipt OF a
copy of your paper OF the 18th inst. l
notice you refer to the organization of
the Sand Coulee Coal company by ST..
Paul and Minneapolis parties. The
names and places of residence of the in
corporators are as follows: Ezra Farms
worth Jr., J. r. Walcott, F. L. Peet, r.
Ell. Hankinson, A. G.. BigeIow, r. S.
Goodfellow, and J. w. Griffin, all of
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The facts are all the parties interested
are Minneapolis men, with two excep-
tions -one being an old resident Of Mon
tana and the other a resident OF Man
kato, Mimi. The writer visited Sand
Coulee in April, examined the coal and
was highly pleased with it.
Recently Mr.. Farnsworth visited the
coal field, accompanied by the best ex-
pert obtainable in the northwest. Both
returned we'll pleased, not only with
the coal, but with the country in gene
raj. Mr.. F. and myself are strong in
our faith as to the future of Great Falls
and the Sun river country, and are firm
in the belief that the development of
Montana will be more marked than that
OF Colorado. and we, in common with
the gentlemen associated with us, wish
to be interested in that development
Would it not be well for Montana to be
represented at the Minneapolis fair this
fall A good, liberal exhibit of the
products of Montana, Including dis
play or ores in charge of gentlemen ac-
quainted with the territory, could not
prove other than of great benefit in at
tracing attention to Montana.
Very truly,
+. r. WOLCOTT
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02

easy thing to get on, but after making a
futile attempt, one gladly accepts assist
ance from the good host.
Ny first stopping place on the Teton
was at Thomas LETTERS, on the ranch OF
+ ID. q. Wilkins. He has fine crop. and
Will no doubt reap an abundant har-
vest. Passing on through this beautiful
valley, the ranch of John Galbraith is
reached in time for dinner. John has a
fine band of horses and a splendid loca-
ton; 16 miles beyond We come to the
ranches of J. A. Blackaby and L. S.
Trannum. We are Hospitality enter
tained for the night by the latter. Mr..
Trannum is doing we'll; his improve
ments and those contemplated will make
his place one Of the most valuable on
the Teton. Three miles beyond Richter
& Hunts sheep ranch is located. We
find them in the midst of shearing, but
not SO busy but that we are made We.-
come and invited to spend the night,
which we willingly do, as the ride
of thirty-five miles to Old Agency
is not at all to our liking in the condl
ton we are in.
The night following is spent at Old
Agency, and from there we move on to
the Muddy and O.. u. Cooper's shearing
CtLup. LIE DyuuIlI lalIllly are lOCdLtu
on tile Muddy and have fine crops. 1t
is one OF the best locations on the road.
They have accommodations for travel
evs. At the ranch Of Julian Burd, on
Dupuyer creek, good entertainment is
found. Mr. Buru has a fine assortment
OF general merchandise, and has large
trade. His prices are reasonable and he
Is deservedly liked by all ranchmen.
At Birch creek Joe Kipp and IL. d.
Upham have store. They are about
erecting u new building 24x3O for Il store
room. A dwelling house and stable
will complete their outfit tor the pres
ent. They will be prepared to enter
tain the travelling public in a few weeks
AT the new agency matters are in a
very deplorable condition, a fuller ac-
count of which [ will give in my next.
Through the courtesy o1 Major Allen [
was enabled to see for myself the exact
state OF affairs, as he took me through
the camp with his interpreter. / also
attended a council yesterday and took
notes of what the Indians had to say.
On my return to Old Agency, which
will probably be day after tomorrow,
will give you a full account of the eoun-
ell. A. b. K
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Held UP and Robbed Of 5000.

:
We learn that on last Sunday evening
two masked men rode up to the Canyon
house, on the road from Helena to
White Sulphur Springs, only a few
miles from the latter place, and with
drawn revolvers requested "mine hostu
and three others who were present to
s'hold up their hands, The request
was promptly complied with and
the bandits then proceeded to
take up a collection, after their
manner. They secured altogether
from the landlord and his guests about
5000 in cash, and after pocketing the
booty got on their horses and rode off.
Further particulars of the affair are not
at hand, but it is certainly one of the
most daring of the many bold robberies
that have recently been committed in
Montana. It is about time the yigi-
lantes were getting ready for business.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Water Wheel Irrigation.

Tt is a conceded fact that if water
could be put on the fertile bottoms of the
Missouri, Marias and Teton they would
discount the mountain ranches for grain
raising, there being more ploW land and
the season being longer and not SO liable
to the frost as that nearer the sources
of the streams where there is a
much greater elevation. The Rowe
brothers claim to have settled this ques-
ton Of how to carry water cheaply on
these ranches raising the water with a
water wheel. Ghas. Rowe has con-
structed wheel Is feet long and % feet
high; with this he claims he can raise
q stream of 200 inches of water twenty
four feet perpendicularly, which would
furnish water enough to irrigate 200
acres Of land. Sixteen boxes 24x18
inches placed on the outside of the
wheel carry the water. The lumber for
the wheel, together with the necessary
fluming to carry the water where de-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
N eihart N ews.

Tuck Lambert, who arrived from Nei-
hart yesterday, reports an encouraging
outlook in that camp. The work on the
Queen of the Hills goes right on, and
the mine is said to be looking splendid
ly-better than eyer before. The Hud-
son company have twelve men at work
on the Mountain Chief, and have al
ready developed a bonanza in that lead,
which makes a big showing, Both of
these mines are bonded, and as the pur-
and within few weeks now, it is evil
dent that the real Neihart boom is not
far off, Mr.. Barker, representative of
the Hudson company, has located Ellis
coal mine on Otter creek, situated about
mile above Mann's ranch. We are not
informed as to the ultimate object of
this move, but it may be to furnish coke
for the future reduction works. This
coal, if of good quality, is near enough
to the mines to be Of much value.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Times ct Murrayville.

The Belknap Sun, speaking of Curry,
or MurrayYille, in the Caur d d'Alenes,
says: While the town exhibits q fair
amount of life, business is almost at q
standstill. "A few merchants are satisfi-
ed with what they are doing, but the
majority are groaning under the weight
of a general dullness and the lack Of
money. Many men are idle and roam
the hills in quest of work, but it cannot
be found. The market is overdone and
all those who can get away are walking
out with their blankets on their backs.
Faith in the mines, however, is not de-
stroyed. The belief is general that the
camp will be better this fall and next
year. The trying time is the present,
and those who can live through may
reap rich harvest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
A Horseback Ride.
BIRCH CREEK, June 25th, 18s

BIRCH CREEK, June 25th, 1884.
A few PREDATORY remarks relative to
horseback riding will not be inappro-
pirate in commencing this letter, as on
The back of a noble steed I am trying to
make this trip. There is something ex-
hllarating when, mounted on 9 fiery
charger, and for the first few miles the
elood goes coursing through ones veins
IN delightful manner. After while,
however, the motion becomes monoton-
Gus, and a longing desire for cushion
succeeds " every other idea. After some
~ miles, this sensation gives way to an
Inclination to get off, in o vain hope
mat this will relieve the strain Oh the
saddle. Then the difficulty Of remount-
ing presents itself, and prayers for the
slght of sranch are uttered feryently.
An ordinary mile seems as long as 90,
ana when the stopping place is reached
great difficulty is experienced IN dis
mounting. 1T is finally accomplished,
however, but standing is almost as
great an effort as sitting in the saddle.
M Alter an all night rest, which has in
MEASURE refreshed the body, and the an
''ilal saddled again, it seems to be an
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Shonkin Shots.

The school in district No. 6 commenc.
ed May 18th, and has now been In ses-
sion month under the care OF the for
mer teachor, this being his fifth term on
the Shonkin. lie reports All enrolment
Of twelve pupils, and expects several ad-
ditions belore long.
A few mornings ago Fred Goessman
went out short distance from his house
TO work on an irrigating ditch, when a
bear cared up and said "HoWw Fred's
hair reared at the same time, but he ran
for his shot gun and gave bfuin good
peppering, with but little effect, how
ever except to hurry his retreat.
1t pays TO raise good stock. Miner &
Boardman recently sold one of their
thoroughbred two-year-old heifers,
Shonka No. 2, for $1UO.
Joe Cobell has an apple tree with IA
fine apples thereon, and grape vine
bearing three punches OF fine fruit. He
has not vet decided whether he will
erect vine and cider mill, Or go into
the canning business, in order TO dispose
OF his crop.
Messrs. Fergus have located claim
near III. O. Llng's, where they have
built large dwelling house for their
mother and family. They are now en-
gagged in building a second house to be
used rs store and grocery, and are TAX
ing active steps towards having a post
office established at this point, a real ne
cessity, in view of the rapidly increas-
ing population OF the country adjacent.
VIM. j. Evans, of the firm OF Evans
4 Geiger, lately yamoosed, to the sor-
row of several confiding creditors, who
have nothing but his autograph to show
for the amounts due.
Packard & Carter are actively engaged
in taking out their mammoth lrrlgatlng
ditch from the upper Shonkin, and in
side of six weeks they will have the wa
ter flowing over Morgan's flat.
Pat and Tom Connolly are also taking
out large irrigating ditch to supply
their crops with moisture.
Several large grain growers are build
ing granaries for storing oats, intending
to store their grain loose and save quite
an outlay for sacks.
The Shonkin is SO low at Joe Cobells
that anyone can now step across it dry
shod
John Mcclellan is disrobing his sheep
at the ranch, and reports a very good
clip.
Dave Wareham recently spent much
time and labor in constructing dam to
raise the water into his irrigating ditch.
He built very large crib, and when
the dam was finished the water set back
for abont mile, SO that he had quite a
lake.
But pretty soon the water found an
outlet around the dam, through crack
or gopher hole, and before it could be
stopped it had made a break that
freight team could be driven through,
and the flood that followed created quite
havoc among the dams and bitches be-
low for several miles.
Tony Cobell and Ed. McConne have
just finished burning large kiln of ex-
cellent lime at the foot of the mountains
and are getting rid of it rapidly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
The Close of School.

Quite a number of visitors had tn
pleasure OF listening to the interesting
exercises attendant upon the last day o
our public school for this school year
The following was the we'll selected pro
gramme:
"Song of Welcome,
sVacation n"-Albert Falk.
"Dandelions"-Mab Collins.
Humane Judgen-J. Johnstone.
I'm Napoleon" Wheelock.
"Smack at Schooln-M. Perrine.
Song" Hail our pleasant school,"
1.-The Crow and the Pitche.e''- Tur
ner.
MEMS Boyd. Johnstone.
"The Worldn Gates.
"Aunt Betsie's Talk"-G. Flanagan
"AmabePs Partyn-M. Fallon.
"Mother's Darling''-V. Luken.
p''-Harry Danning.
Beautiful Story''-Ettie Scott.
''F'our Years Oid''-Mary Cummings
"Cricket''-Lottie Collins.
''5omebody's ern-Flora Dutro
'Cry Baby Joen-Oscar Wackerlin.
'Selfsh Oyster Nellie Marston
Song" March Along"
''Leap Year'-E. Johnstone.
Land of dn-Grace Flanagan.
s'After Xmas Talen-Geo. Dutro.
Down in the Meadowo-M. Hender-
"Widder Greene'-AeneneW Wheelock
"Thomas Poolen-Thomas Scott,
"My Gow,'-Dave Dutro.
"Muff's Story''-Chas. Rowe.
"Our Baby'''-Annie Martin.
Little Brown Birds"-Belle McIn-
tyre.
'tOur Country''-James Rice.
Song --sOur Country"
pats Correspondence IS John
stone.
Song -'Twenty Froggies.'
Essay-Jennie Johnstone.
.s5candal'-- Emma Jedlica and e.
Wackerlin.
Valedictory Collins and Flora
Dutro.
Song Closing Houf."
John Tingley received the prize for
missing the least number of words in
photography during the term, from his
teacher, Miss r. Y. McQuillan.
The children all took their parts we'll
and are to be praised, along with their
teachers. for the creditable, showing
they made. Though we did not have
the pleasure OF attending the examlna-
tions which have been in progress this
the last week of school, we are informed
by the teachers that the scholars all
showed a commendable progress and
thoroughness in their studies. Miss
McQuillan especially takes pride in her
geography class, which only missed
seven questions out of the 200 that We're
asked. Evidently Miss Johnstone. the
Miss McQuillan, of the inter-
mediate, and Miss Tonge of the primary
all deserve the praise and
hearty cooperation Of the public in gen.
eral and the parents in particular, for
their faithful and painstaking efforts Of
the last ten months. Miss May Sen
ieur presented each of the teachers with
an elegant pair of kid gloves.
The exercises Of the day closed with
some remarks from the school trustees
and others, all in praise of the good
work which we hope will continue till
Fort Benton can BOAST of as fine a grad
ed school as there is in Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
$40 Reward.

Two horses were stolen from the un-
dersigned, in the Judith Basin, about
the 1st of June-one sorrel branded q
on the left thigh. and the other a bay,
branded + on the left shoulder. Twenty
dollars reward will be paid for informa-
ton that will lead to their recovery.
Address Samuel Bithell, Fort Magin-
mis-, or Ell. A. Willard, Fort Benton.
M IT.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02

sired, did not cost over $500. SO that the
first cost would not exceed that of dig
ging ditch. Jas. Rowe is already
talking OF taking out his wheel for the
season, as his grain has headed out and
he thinks irrigation is no longer neces-
Sary
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Horses for Sale.

[ have now number of good horses,
broke in good order, at my ranch on the
Shonkin, four miles from the city, and
parties wanting saddle or work animals
will do we'll TO call and see them. Will
sell cheap for cash. J. FL. GREEN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Jens sen j JOseph
~ <bp-sp

An exchange says: Mother Hubbard
had purpose in wearing that kind Of q
dress. She had dog, as is well known,
and to frighten all other dogs away
from her pet, which they were con-
stantly annoying, she adopted what has
since been known as the Mother Hub
bard.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Benton Ferry.

Owing to the fact that we have gone
to great expense in fitting up a new ferry
boat and have not advanced the rates of
ferriage, we must exact CASH from all
parties crossing the river by our boat.
No books will be kept.
MORROW & MILLER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Taken Up

By the undersigned, a gray horse,
weight 100 pounds. Has a dim brand
InaC looks like w onthe left shoulder.
me owner can have the animal by pay
Ing Tor this advertisement No other
charges. The horse has been with my
work horses for several months.
DAN BLEyINs,
Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
For Sale.

An interest in we'll established sheen
business, under management of a good
man, and fine range. Apply to~A. C.
JOHNSON, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
For Sale.

1000 good wethers. Will he ready for
delivery by July 18th, Address, Z. J.,
care OF RIVER PRESS Office, Fort Ben
ton, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Taken Up

A bay horse, six years old, weight
about 900 pounds, and branded 3 on
the left thigh. The owner can secure
the animal at 28-Mile Springs by paying
for this advertisement. a. +. Vance
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Fort Benton.

Fortify the system.
All who have exper-.
fenced and Witnessed
the effect of Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters
upon the weak, brok-
en- down. desponding d
victims Of d dyspepsia,
liver complaint, fever
and ague, rheuma-
tlslll, nervous de-
b1lity, or premature
decay, know that in
this supreme tonic
and Alternative there
exists q specific prin-
ciple which reaches
the very source Of the
trou ble and effects an
absolute and perma
cure
For sale hy ALI
Druggists and Dealer
generally.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-02
Letter List.

The following is a list Of letters re.
naming in the Fort Benton post office
for the week ending June %, 1884:
Alison VIM Kirkaldie Frank
ArbuthnotArthur2 Lee Jack
Begg "a Lewis N A
Benge Sol Iipscomb Andy
Brown Myron S Mccormick J ]
Cantrell M McQuirk EdW
Choyle "A D McNut j
Commit Peter Otterson Jas
Donovan p H Potut G K
Edwards Elmer e Reeder J T..
Farrell VIM SandersM issSarepta
Goolit B Shumate G f
Gray w HI ThoH Miss Eliza
Hildreth Chas Zimmerman Bros
Jensen Joseph
Persons. calling for any Of the above
letters will please say Advertised
NJ. "A. FLANAGAN, p. M.