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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18

Mr.. J. O. Gilkerson, proprietor of the
Atlantic saloon, authorizes US to state
that he will put up basket of cham
pagne for the owner Of the best cow
horse in the races on the Fourth, three
hundred yard dash, not less than three
nor more than five to enter. This is a
chance for the cowboys, and those with
good horses should be on hand.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18

Col. Black, who was formerly in COM
mand at Fort Assinaboine, and who has
many friends in this part of Montana,
together with his command, goes to
Fort Wayne. Detroit, Mich, as the re-
suit of the recent changes of station or
dered by Gen. Terry. This, we imagine,
will be a pleasant change for Colonel
Riack
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18

The visit Of Mr.. J. J. Hill to northern
Montana is fraught with Importance to
Fort Benton and the surrounding coun-
try. It insures us railroad at least a
wear sooner than it would have been
built otherwise, as the preliminary
steps-the definite location of the line
are to be undertaken at once, just as
soon as Mr.. Hill can return to st.
Paul and organize his force of engin7
eers. He has seen Montana.~-and~is
more than satisfied with it. Tn all re-
aspects It has surpassed his Expectations.
The resources of the country are greater
than he had dreamed Of He is satisfied
that it is rich field for railroads, more
particularly the northern portion of the
territory, and he is willing to invest his
money here.
At the conclusion of his tour Of in
spection last Tuesday a RIVER PRESS
reporter sought brief interview with
the magnate and found him unexpect-
edly free in his answers to the questions
propounded. His enthusiasm over Mon
tana routed his usual reticence and he
unfolded his plans as freely as if it were
an enterprise involving only hundreds
| of dollars instead of millions.
"What do you think of Montana in
general, Mr.. Hill?n began the scribe.
.Montana is revelation to me-" was
the response. It is land of great pos
sibilities. You have here clustered to-
gether all the resources of Pennsylva-
MIA, Illinois and Minnesota combined
inexhaustible mineral, wonderful graz
ing fields and rich agricultural lands.
These different interests are not on a
small scale. but practically unlimited.
A country of such resources, only in the
first stage of development, can not but
have future
"But we must have railroads, sug-
gested the reporter, "before the dawn of
that future can be seen.u
Eyes. you must have railroads, and
you will have them. / know OF no
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18
WIUV
Letter List.

The following is list of letters re-
naming in the Fort Benton post office
for the week ending June IA, 1884:
Allen e A 6 Engle VIM
Allen e G 2 Fox Lawrence
Anderson ] M Fuller A H
Anderson A w Gould Mrs n
Anderson ] G Grady Michael
Bandy Glynn Lyon Bros
Bandy Harry 4 Mack r w
Barret Mike Powers J q
Bevears Thos Selgram Oscar
Belair VIM Sperry &c G.
Bell VIM 3 Visner Chas
Bithell Sam Watkins w b
Brown Eugene Watson Mrs 8
Persons calling for any Of the above
letters will please say Advertised .
M "a. FLANAGAN, P. M.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18

rhe Railroad King Favorably Impressed
with Montana's Varied Resources.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18

The wool growers of the territory tri-
butary to Fort Benton should be 'ius-
tlingn about this time to finish shearing
and get their clips to market in good
season for shipment. There are not so
many boats on the river this year as last
and for that reason it is desired to have
early as possible. The indications Of a
late river were never better, but still the
grower should take the extra precaution
to be here just as soon as he possibly
can.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18
"a REVELATION!"
c,ch is Montana to j. j. Hill, the
Railroad King Of the Northwest.

what Mr.. Hill Had to Remark About
Railroad Matters in Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18

The Sand Coulee Coal company (or-
ganized under the laws of Minnesota)
has just been formed, and is composed
of capitalists of st. Paul and Minneapo-
lis. The company has secured posses
sion of 1000 acres of coal lands in the
great mineral belt of Sand Coulee, the
government price of which, alone, is
$4,000. The company has unlimited
means at it's command and no doubt
some important developments will fol-
low upon their purchase of these mines.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18

Another Purse for the Fourth of July
Races.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22
Military Matters.

A board Of survey, to consist of Major
Arson Mills, Tenth cavalry, Major
Frederick Van Vliet, Tenth cavalry;
First Lieutenant w. G. Mcfarland, Six
teenth infantry, will assemble at Camp
Pena Colorado, Texas, on Monday. the
9th instant, at 10 O'Clock, a., m, or as
soon thereafter as practicle, to examine
into, report upon, and fix the responsible
ity for deficiency, as stated, of 320, $50
pounds Of hay, existing at that camp.
Post transportation will be furnished
for Majors Mills and Van Vliet from
Duncan to Camp Pena Colorado and re-
turn.
Under authority from the Secretary of
War. conveyed by letter, OF the 9TH in
slant, from the Adjutant General Of the
Army, First Lieutenant Il. A. Goodwin,
Regimental Quartermaster Eighth cav
airy, Is authorized to purchase two
public horses, subject to the provisions
OF A. X: 1913, as amended by General
Orders No. lO3, series Of 1883, from the
Adiutant Generals office.
Under authority, dated October 10,
1854, the Adjutant General Of the Army,
the commanding officer Fort Mcintosh,
Texas, will grant furlough for four
months, with permission to go beyond
the limits ofthe Division of the Missouri,
to Sergeant James A. Egan. Troop A,
Eighth cavalry.
Recruit Edward S. Hoover, enlisted
by the recruiting officer ut San Antonio.
Texas, Is assigned to Troop II, Eighth
cavalry.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

the collar to the end OF the bosom, with
a prospect OF going on to san Francisco
or New York to purchase fall and win
ter goods. The following morning the
gentleman proceeded to the jeweler, and
having adjusted the real gem on an Inn
maoulate shirt, started out to await de-
velopments. As he entered the hotel he
was surprised to notice that the proprie-
tor, the bell boy and the porter were
each wearing five-karat studs, and MS
the cook passed the window there glist-
ened on his dirty blue shirt diamond
OF the same size. Our friend thinking
the thing rather bold, applied to the city
detective for assistance and had given
him about half the necessary informa-
ton when, as the detective threw open
his coat I'VE thunders, could his eyes de-
ceive HIM, there sparkled q 5-karat dia-
mond. Thinking there must be some
mistake, the gentleman at once pro-
ceeded to the Mayors office. lie was
told the Mayor had gone to open the
Police court. Being by this time much
excited, he rushed In TO the court breath
less and excited. The sight instantly
chair as he had been nearly blined by
the combined flash from the remainder
OF the 5-karat studs. The court itself
had one on the bosom OF justice and
many OF the honorable attorneys were
posing so that the jewels might show to
the best advantage. Our friend now
concluded to drop the matter as his only
real loss consisted in getting that but
ton-hole repaired. Whenever the gent
stops ut San Antonio he goes TO see EN-
erson, next to the court house, and they
have hearty laugh over the IL diamond
studs. The gent Is now stopping for
few days In this city, and has left the
fine diamond at Emerson's, where II Is
for sale Mt bargain. Price, 800.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22
Where Did the Diamonds Come From {?

gentleman told jeweler to manu-
facture twelve studs exactly like his real
diamond one, only to use imitation dia-
monds, and in place of lSk gold to use
highly polished brass for settings. The
studs being finished, our friend depos-
tied the valuable stud for safe keeping.
and placed one OF the limitations in his
shirt and the balance in his pocket. 1t
being late, he leisurely proceeded to his
room. The gentleman's room being on
the ground floor, the room was Supplied
with inside shutters THAT had already
creaked many times since his valuable
purchase). Pretending to be very tired.
the gent pulled of his clothes and turned
the light so low that the room was
almost In darkness. Then. without
closing the shutters, he proceeded to
hang the shirt on the window. leaving
the glistening stud on the bosom
upon which the faint rays of gaslight
dazzled and flashed as the summer winds
waited the material from side TO side.
Ihen he lay down where he could see
the movements OF the shirt. lie did not
wait ong'before its actions became very
lively, In fact It finally jumped clear
through the window but was gone only
rev moments when II came flying
back again on TO the floor. Our friend
az once picked 1t up and placed another
nve-karat.. glass diamond stud upon the
somewhat soiled bosom. He found the
button hole considerably elongated, no
doubt caused by tine hurried manner In
which the former stud had been removed.
About midnight our friend fell asleep,
having placed twelve studs in that shirt
'front.', tho last Of the number not being
naru 70 get In but were difficult to keep
IN as the button hole had extended from
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

Brokers In grain, cotton and provisions,
No. o Soledad street. Home office, Gal
weston, Texas; branch offices at San An
tonic, Houston and Fort Worth. l0-l7tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

Is the name Of an elegant restaurant and
lunch counter, opened at No. s Soledad
street. by Mr.. Joe Meny, proprietor Of
the well known saloon, "Bllly a. Joe's."
This restaurant presents most attrac-
tive appearance, and is supplied with
good cooks, and extra efforts will be
made to please all Its patrons. 1O-lS-lt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

A three room store house and lot, cor
ner OF Matamoras and South San Saba
streets, can be bought less than cost. A
splendid stand for grocery OF beer
stand. Address Il. b. johnson, LIGHT
office. l0-27-ff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

For ready-made. clothing and gents
furnishing goods, is at l.. Wolfson's.
The greatest variety and the largest
stock to select from. In prices compe-
tition defled. Call and see him before
making your purchases. You are al
ways welcome to call and examine
goods and prices, whether You buy or
not. 10-2l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

A splendid stock of ready-made cloth
ing and gents furnishing goods can be
seen ut the mammoth wholesale and re-
tail house OF l.. Wolfson, Main plaza. In
quality and pattern everything can be
found to suit the taste or pocket book.
There are too many articles to enume-
rate, and you are advised to call and ex-
anime for yourself You are sure TO
find there just what you want. lO-2l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

The LIGHT Annual and Guide for 1895
Is now In the hands Of the printer. An
edition OF 5000 copies will be printed
The book will be valuable advertising
medium, and business men desiring
space are requested to send in their
copy early. 9-la-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

In the shape Of walking cane, will be
presented to each Of the defeated can
didates securing the lowest vote for an
Office In Bexar county, provided tits
called for within five days after the re-
turns of the election. +. SHEETS.
Clothier and Gents Furnisher
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

The Turner society will give their an
niversary ball Saturday, October %.
Tickets 81. For members and their in
vited guests (strangers) only. IDIOT
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

The Arbeiter yerein will give hop
at their hall Sunday night, October 20
BY order of the Committee. 1921
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

Carpenter and builder, 2l5 West Com
merce street, next Daily Express. Store
hitting q speciality. All kinds Of jobbing
promptly attended TO. $40 GIN
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

Are requested to attend the meeting
wednesday, October 22, at O'Clock D.
M, as business Of Importance will come
up for your consideration. 10-20-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

South Alamo street. Last week Of the
engagement OF the celebrated Rhenish
military band, under the leadership Of
Professor II. Stress, royal band master.
Admission 20 cents. 9-14-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

Prettiest neckwear at Sheets, Dullnig
block. lO-lS-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

Cheap and fresh every day, at Gilbert's,
No. 4 Houston street. 10-2-Im
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

Ifyou want good trunk, cheap, call
on Sheets, Dullnig block.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

lfyon want a good trunk, cheap, call
on Sheets, Dullnig block.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

Closing out fine shoes at Sheets.

In sums of $1,000 and upwards. Hilton
Il Young, POS West Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22

block. iO-lS-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-22
Cheap Column.

E,OR sALE-A frame house with four rooms,
II stable and clubhouse for Gale cheap; water
works on the premises. Inquire of Me Peters,
at Jacob DullniR's store. l0-2s-iit
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-18
Prohibition Convention.

On Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at the
stirring call of the band. Nadeau's Hall was
well filed with an enthusiastic representa-
tion Of the Prohibitionists of Los Angeles
county, convened for session preliminary to
the County Convention, to be held to-day
The house was called to order by Hon. W. D.
Gould, Of Los Angeles. Prohibition clndi.
date for Congress from this district. Rev J.
II. Harris, of Los Angeles, was chosen Chair
man, and Geo. ". white. of San Gabriel,
secretary
The following list OF Vice Presidents was
appointed II s. Daniels Duarte: DR.. Ly-
man Allen, Pasadena: Rev. Kendrick, Dow.
ney city; ". 7. Iibbitts, santa Monica; J, n.
Angeles. ". H. steele, Compton: j. c. sim.
mons, Downey Phineas Tibbetts Machado
A. T. Taylor Duarte: Rev. ]. W. Ellis, Los
Angeles.
The opening exercises were appropriate to
political party recognizing God in its plat
form, and consisted Of singing by the as
sembly and an earnest invocation by +. J.
Culver, Secretary of Los Angeles Y. NJ c. A.,
after which the Chairman made happy
presentation OF the object of the assembly
and Of the party organization. He then in
troduced Judge Russell, of Haywards, the
speaker of the day, who held the close at
tention of the audience and evidently Sc
cured their appreciation, In the fOrcible dis.
cussion of the points upon which the Pro.
hibitionists take issue with the other par
ties. The Judge Is a very pleasant and able
speaker. and doubtless made friends for the
cause he represents At the close Of Mr..
Russell's speech Col Geo. Babcock, the
speaker for the ensuing evening meeting
was introduced and made y few feeling re-
marks but failed to speak at length because
of the appointment for the evening.
The evening session was called At 1880, by
Chairman Harris. and prayer was offered By
Rev. y. u. Mather, OF Pomona. will
d. could was the first speaker called Ia
the platform, and spoke briefly, but point
edly, In his own characteristic style. Col
Babcock followed. and II Il safe to say that
the crowded house had seldom heard 80
feryeut and convincing an appeal rs he
made lie nrrayed facts and figures upon
the Prohibition side of the question which
were weighty. The Prohibtionists justly
regard Mr. Babcock as an able champion Of
their cause, After n few concluding re
marks from Judge Russell the meeting nd
journed. The County Convention Is held
to-day Mt Good Templar. Hall.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-18

Good heavens, amt they beautiful and
cheap,
Cloaks of all styles and qualities from s
to f225. "City of Paris"
Jerseys from 81 to SIS "City of Paris"
The City of Paris is headquarters fol
cloaks.
Our prices for cloaks-just Is per cent
lower than anybody else In Los Angeles
City Of Paris.
Remember, we are selling cloaks for less
than manufacturers prices City Of Paris.
We have the largest, finest and most
stylish stock of 'cloaks In Southern CalifOr
MIA, and are selling them for less than cost.
City of Paris, 1O5 and 1O7 North Spring
street
This week we are selling clOaks and
wraps of every variety and style for less
than manufacturers prices. Don't pur
chase elsewhere until you see our stock
and get our prices. City Of Paris.
More cloaks for ladies, misses and chill
dreu, aud for less money, than anywhere
else In Los Angeles. We guarantee salts
faction. City OF Paris.
Don't fail to look at our stock of clonks.
They are beauties, from New York, Paris
and Berlin-the very latest styles, cheaper
than the old styles which others are now
offering. City of Paris, 105 and l67 North
Spring street
Talk about elonksl We think we have
more than all the stores In Los Angeles put
together.
Talk about cloaksl We know we are sell
ing them-the very latest styles at that
cheaper than any other store in Southern
California. City OF Paris.
Come and look at "Our Cloaks," even II
you dc not purchase. City of Paris.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-18
Ayncnttou 10 the East.

Jack Baer. who has been steadily for many
years an employe at volks Halle ON Market
street, and has never had vacation, leaves
to-day via the southern route for a trip Of
two months and a half To the East, with st.
Louis as destination, Thence he will go to
the town in Missouri where he was born.
And Ms he formerly worked on the Missouri
and Mississippi rivers from Fort Benton, the
head of navigation, down to New orleans.
After visiting all his friends and taking in
the city the traveller will take To his old
haunts, going by one of the palatial river
steamers to New orleans, where he will take
in the grand Worlds Fair and Exhibition,
lie will see nearly all of the exhibition, us
he will not return until January.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-18

You viii have plenty Of time to attend the
races after the great Dissolution Sale Of A.
len & Thompson. The auction sale takes
place at No. 80 South Spring street. this day,
also on Monday. Each day at 10 o'clock
sharp on time. Pronounced by everybody
to be the most choice and elegant assert
ment Of furniture ever offered in California,
embracing the collections and importations
from many of the most prominent Eastern
manufacturers. An excellent opportunity
Is offered to change off furniture that has
become little shabby and replace II with
new Also bear In mind that the holidays
are close at hand. An elegant stock like
this must necessarily sell very low, and
some excellent bargains may be expected
from John c. Bell, the auctioneer.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-18
CITY Hoard of Education.

special meeting of the City Board of Ed
ucation was held last night. Present, Glib.
son, Wright, Cheney, Patton and Cochran.
The President stated that the object of the
meeting was to consider the receiving OF the
new school building. MIR. Hall, architect,
reported that the buildings were not quite
completed, but that 800 would finish them,
On motion, slp was claimed rs penalty
from the contractors for not having the build
ing completed by october LIST, AS per con
tract
warrant for sGeoh was ordered drawn In
favor of Kerchom Il Gunner.
Hirschfcld was allowed sSU3 for school fur
niture also $3.50 for supplies,
The minutes Of several previous meetings
were read and approved.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-18

II is with pleasure that we note, through
the medium of our different exchanges, the
steadily increasing consumption of uncol
ored and unauthorized teas, as com
pared with the Chemically colored)
green or adulterated article, SO much Ia
vogue In former years. There Is no doubt
that, In spite Of Ignorance and prejudice,
truth and purity must, sooner or later, win
the fight in the case Of tea, just as with cv-
cry thing else. II is remarkable the deli
cacy Of aroma, and strong though gentle
tnvigorating power, possessed by some Of
the teas imported to this country now a days
encased In tin. The height OF perfection
however as regards fragrance of bouquet
and delicacy of tavor has been reached by
Eola Tea, which in our opinion is the EN-
bodiment of all the attributes frst-class
tea should possess.-Eueife ChgrchmGR.