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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23

he (Vest)as lawyer regarded this Dakota
organization as revolutionary. He had
no doubt that the intent of the men con-
cerned was to organize state government
in case this congress should adjourn with
out recognizing their SO called state.
In reply to remark by Vest as to the
condition under which territories might
be admitted to the Union, Harrison said
there was no such thing as breaking into
or breaking out of this union.
Vest said We were not talking Of break
ing out; we have settled that.
Harris0n-Then there could be no
point to the senator's remarks.
Vest-I am not leaving this matter to
the senator from Indiana Heaven help
me if he had the decision of this question.
He (VesD argued the question from a le-
gal point of view, and insisted that under
the decisions of the U. s. supreme court
in former cases of admission the recent
action in Dakota was rev olutionary. He
cited Judge Cooley and other authorities
to the effect that an enabling act was nee
eSSary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Silver Advocates.

New YORK, December 16.-The main
parlor of the Metropolitan hotel was oc-
cupied tonight by the gentleman
who had assembled to hear the silver
question discussed. Probably sixty or
seventy persons were present. The meet
ing was under the auspices of the anti
monopoly league. Hon. Edwards Pierre
pont presided. He and A. j. Warner
made addresses, asserting the equal sta
bllity of silver with gold in value. Gen.
Thomas Ewing, of Ohio, had been expect
ed, but sent word that he could not come.
Resolutions, offered by Mr.. Warner,
were rdopted declaring in favor of the
free coinage of silver and protesting
against increasing the amount Of silver
in the standard dollar.
Several other addresses were made and
the meeting adjourned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
~F vlilIl gRV'
Yogo.

From Mr.. u. K. Collins, who has just
returned from Yogo, we learn that clean
up from the little Mill of Brown q Davis,
working on ore from the Weatherwax
mine. has just been made, and that it
proved quite satisfactory. They propose
to continue operations right along during
the winter and will doubtless make it prof
liable for all concerned. Yogo is pretty
lively little camp at present and has
good outlook for the future. The colored
man, Willis Rose, who killed Bill Lindsay,
had hearing before the nearest justice OF
the peace and was bound over in the sum
of ST 900. The prevailing opinion seems
to be that he can make out clear case Of
self-defense.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
East-Bound Stock Shipments.


East-bound shipments of cattle sheep
and horses over the Northern Pacific for
the year 1885 were as follows, most of
them going to Chicago
Washington territory and Oregon into
Montana Cattle, 1,410 cars, SO, ,070 head !;
sheep 127 cars. 400 head; horses, 130
cars, 900 head.
Washington territory and Oregon to
eastern markets-dressed beef, 115, 2,300
head; sheep, 6s cars, 129, 200 head; horses
135 cars. 1900 head.
Montana and Dakota to eastern markets
Cattle, 1926 cars, 68, $50 head; dresaed
beef. 1929 head: sheep, 304 cars, 7,760
head horses, rs cars, 500 head.
Total to market-Cattle, 3,371 cars, TO-
8S6 head; dressed beef, $50 cars, 1929
head: horses, 213 cars, 4,25O head sheep,
372 cars, 70,680 head.
Shipments for 1884 were: Beeves 76,-
$50: dressed beef, 3,04O; sheep, 10000;
horses 400. Total 10000
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
The Half Breeds.

Mr. Oliver Pichette arrived from the .Jn-
dith basin last evening. He says Gabriel
Dumont aud a number OF other renegade
half-breeds are settled there. Most OF
them believe Riel got his just deserts,
while others say Duniont was to blame.
They are in a destitute condition and
would like to return to the Northwest,
but are afraid of being punished for the
part they took in the rebellion. Mr.. Pi-
chette says that as near as he can find out
from the hslf-breeds, their real grievance
was that the buffalo left the Northwest,
and they shought it rather hard they
should have to work for a living. Mr..
Pcheue has been trading with the half
breeds and Indians for number ofsyears
and understands them pretty thoroughly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Montana to Texas.

The Montana Stock Gazette. of Billings
editorially speaks at length Of the build
ing of a line of road from Montana to
Texas. In talking of the matter with the
Northern Pacific people to-day, informa-
ton was received that leads to the belief
that the consummation Of such scheme is
not far distant. A line is to be built north
from Cheyenne within two years, and an
other by the Chicago. q Northwestern
from the South pass to the head waters of
Clark's Fork oftEe Yellowstone. Clark's
branch of the Northern Pacific is to be
built south from Billings TO connect with
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Northern Pacific Lands.

WASHINGTON, December 16.-lnqulry
at the general land office to-day concern
ing the recent decision of the Un ted
States supreme court, by which the treas
urer of Trail county, Dakota, is enJoIned
from collecting taxes upon lands granted
the Northern Pacific railroad, elected sub
stantially the following statement: In
1870. when making the appropriation Tor
the survey of the lands granted the North
ern Pacific company, congress added
uroyiso that before title snail pass from
the government there shall first be pald
into the treasury of the United States the
cost of surveying, selecting and convey
ing the same, by the company or party III
interest. The Northern Pacific company
has never asked for or received patents
upon ifs lands in Dakota, but has left the
title in the government, thereby relieving
the company from the cost OF making tne
SURVEYS and from the burden OF local taxa
ton. 1t is further said by the general
land office officials that even if congress
should declare forfeiture of the entlre
Northern Pacific land grant for alleged
noncompliance WITH some of the terms OF
its charter, the bona fide settlers would IN
no manner suffer AS their claims are held
to be superior to all others, and that hard
ship would result only to land spectators
and owners, by purchase from The railroad
company, of large tracts of land. In these
cases recourse could only be had upon the
railroad company.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23

I send you the above proceedings by re-
quest of the committee. Another meet
ing was held last evening, atwhich the
warning committee reported that all the
Chinamen in the camp had been warned
To leave. Many of our citizens think the
action of the committee too radical, and at
present petitions are in circulation to use
all peaceable and lawful means to rid the
town of the Mongolians. Another meet
inc is called for. Saturday night. Your
correspondent is informed that several
Cbinamen will leave tomorrow. 7. 2.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
The estate of Dakota. =

Butler called up his resolution OF inquiry
relating to the alleged organization OF the
territory of Dakota into state.
Vest said the senate by its record now
stood committed to the fact that there was
such a thing in existence as the state of
Dakota, the papers heretofore presented
bv Mr.. Harrison and read from the desk
having borne the words estate of Dakota"
The body Of gentlemen coming here rep
resenting Dakota style themselves the
executive committe of the state OF Dako-
ta.'' the chairman being Hugh j. Camp
bell. who was not unknown to fame since
HAYES administration for jealous and not
over scrupulous political assistance TO that
administration. This person, as ne (Ves']
saw by the newspapers, was to receive an
ovation for having received the recognl-
ton of the United States senate for "the
statehood of the state of Dakota"
Plumb thought Mr.. Vest was giving
Campbell a good deal of gratnitlous advef-
tising.
Vest said Campbell was welcome 10 IT,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
The Chinese Must Go.

NEIHARr, December 10, 1885,
Editor OF the River Press:
An anti-Chinese meeting was held here
on the 18th inst, and the following is re-
port of the proceedings:
Mr.. G. r. Choate was elected chairman
Of the meeting and Stephen Pierce secre-
tary.
The following resolutions were submit
ted:
Resozued, That all Chinamen in this dis
trict be ordered to leave within ten days
from this date, and that committee be
appointed to notify them.
Ifesolued, That a permanent organization
be formed and committee be appointed
TO warn all the Chinese to leave; that a
committee be also appointed to call mass
meetings Of the organization at any time
they may deem necessary.
Resozved, That the committee on publi-
cation be requested to send copies of the
proceedings of the meeting to the RIVER
PRESS, Rocky Mountain Husbandman and
Butte Miner.
An amendment was offered to the effect
that Tom Geng and Lee Sing be permitted
to remain until May 1st, 1885, to enable
them to dispose of their property.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted with the amendment, and the
chair appointed committee of five to
wait on the Chinese and give them warn
ing to leave the camp, and committee of
three on publication.
The meeting then adjourned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
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In Con gress.
to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
WASHINGTON, December l8.-The reso-
luton for holiday recess was passed, and
also the bill granting a pension to Mrs.
Julia Grant.
On motion of Cobb. of Indiana, an
amendment was adopted granting the
committee on public lands leave to report
at any time on the bills for the forfeiture
of land grants, to prevent speculation in
public lands, and for the reservation of
public lands for the benefit of actual and
bona tide settlers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Another Blow at the Northwest.

ST. PAUL, December 15.-An important
decision was recorded to-day by Judge
Nelson, of the United States circuit court,
70 the effect that a mortgage on a home
stead, given before the expiration of the
five years. limit, is void. A homesteader
does not perfect his title until the expira-
ton of that limit, and of course cannot
sell or mortgage his holding.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Installation.

We are requested to again announce
that on Christmas night the public install
lation ceremonies of the newly elected
Masonic officers will take place at eight
O'Clock sharp after which ball and ban
quet will be given. Only a limited num-
Der o. tickets will be issued, and under no
consideration will any person be admitted
without card The following gentlemen
comprise the reception committee: f. c.
Roosevelt. T. E. Collins, NJ. j. Leaning,
j. W. Conrad and S. L. Kelly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
The Reception.
eSSary

Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Conrad gave
brilliant reception at their residence to
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S, Ford Friday evening".
There were fully sixty guests present and
the spacious parlors were thronged. One
room was set aside for dancing, another
for progressive eucher and third for
whist. There were five tables for pro-
gressive eucher and the games were heart
lily enjoyed by the participants. We men
ton, modestly, that representatives of the
River PRESS captured both of the gentle
mems prizes in the game. Dancing was
indulged in by the young and giddy,
while the elderly and dignified patronized
the whist tables. At eleven O'Clock sup
per was announced which all of the guests
partook of with excellent appetites. The
repast was marvel of culinary skill.
Mrs. Conrad is charming hostess and had
made every preparation for the entertain
ment of her guests. The success Of the
affair is without precedent in the social
annals of Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
sARKAsM!
Petition that Narrowly Escaped the
Waste Basket or Worse Fate.
The following explains itself:

PETITION.
FoRT BENTON, M. r., December Z, 1885.
To the Honorable, the County Commits
sjoners of Choteau Coaaty, Territory Of
Montana.
GENTLEMAN: Understanding from one
of your members that it may be decided
by your honorable board, that the owners
of any class Of property may, by petition
largely signed, open up again the matter
Of valuation and assessment upon gener-
al and extensive plan, even after taxes
have been collected, and that you sit al
ways and at every meeting as a board of
equalization, and are empowered to issue
county warrants, drawing back taxes paid
into the territorial, school and other funds,
am directed by many of the members
of the body for which act as secretary to
state as follows: We, number of sheep
owners of the county, made to your hon
Orabe body a statement at your meeting
as board Of equalization, to the effect
that the valuation of 50 per head on sheep
was ample, and all that facts in regard to
sales and ruling prices would warrant;
that we understood at the time that our
prayer was granted, and that the valua-
ton was to stand at So per head. That,
however, contrary to justice and reason,
as we believe, valuation was finally
made of 50 % per head. Therefore; in the
light of precedent and powers which we
understand you may be willing to make,
we wish to Give notice that at some future
meeting of your honorable body we shall
petition that justice be done, that lower
valuation upon our stock be allowed and
rebate on this years taxes granted.
This notice is given now that you may
know that the sheep owners of the county
are not satisfied with the assessed yalua-
tion placed upon sheep this year. That
not being able to take any advantage of
any doubt in regard to the amount OF
property they may own, they feel that they
are paving more than their relative share
of the taxes, and that we shall call for re-
lief in such form as your board may as
sumo it has power to grant it.
Yours etc., Il. w. PECK,
Secretary Wool growers association, for a
part and probably all the wool growers
of the county.
ORDER.
That the clerk of the board is instructed
to address a letter to the president OF the
wool growers association, and respectfully
request that when the wool growers desire
any thing at the hands of the commission
ers it would please them greatly to have
some one of their number indite the com
munication who will state more facts and
deal in less sarcasm. The board would
take no cognizance of this communication
but for its being signed by your secretary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Masonic Election.

The election of officers of Benton Lodge
No. %. A. f. g A. NJ, took place on Sat
urday evening last. The following gen
tlemen were elected to fill the various Of
fees for the coming year:
w. Mt. E. Collins.
S. W.-Sam. Kohlberg.
j. W.-Frank Coombs.
Treas. Jos. Hirshberg.
Sec,y.-Geo. w. Crane.
S. D.-Sam'l l.. Kelly.
J. D.-Gus. Senie.r.
S. s. Charles Rowe.
S.-A. Walllsteadt.
Tyler. M. Ray.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Shut Down.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
EL1zABETHPoRT, N. j., December 49,
The Singer sewing machine factory shut
down to-day and the $500 employees were
informed by placard that operations were
suspended until further notice because of
the tax levy by the city. A public meet
ing of the employees has been called for
tomorrow evening. The company owes
$40, 900 in taxes and refuses to pay.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
The " ew Judge.

A letter from Mr.. Pollard, recently APP
pointed associate justice, says he hopes
soon to report for duty. Chief Justice
Wade has apprized the judge that supreme
court convenes On the first Monday in
January and that it is important that a
full bench be then present. Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Sparks.

WASHINGTON, December 18.-Western
senators are receiving letters in great
numbers, urging them to oppose the con-
firmation of Land Commissioner Sparks
because of his recent rulings. Sparks
was confirmed by the senate as commits
soner of the general land Office on the
25th Of last March.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Reasons Ask ed For.

Special to the River Press.
WASHINGTON, December 19.-Represen-
tative Warner of Ohio will introduce a
resolution in the house demanding Secre-
tary Manning's reason for not issuing a
call for bonds and asking for a call at once,
the bonds to be paid for out of any money
available.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23

those roads in Northern Wyoming, max
ing the most direct route possible from
Billings to the city of Mexico. The
Northern Pacific branch already surveyed
from Billings to Benton, will complete the
great north and south line to St. Louis,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Montana Judiciary.

WASHINGTON, December Ex-senator
Vest has presented bill to make the su-
preme court of Montana consist of one
chief justice and three associate judges.
and to increase The judicial districts to
four.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
N<N&&S-
All Quiet.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, December 2O.-Peter Roman,
agent of the Flatheads, says all is quiet at
the agency, and that there is no cause for
action on the part of the military at pres
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Hostilities Suspended.

Special to the River Press.
PARIS, December 19.-The French have
suspended hostilties in Madagascar pend
ing treaty of peace.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
2 - ?. ? -
Sudden Death.

Special to the River Press.
LIVERPOOL, December 10. = Stephen
Barker Guion, the well known steamship
owner, died suddenly to-day. He was
born III New York in 1920.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
N7lzassyT
The Dolphin.

Special to the River Press.
NEW YORK, December 19.-The steam
er Dolphin has started on sixty days
trial trip.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Bank Suspension

Special to the River Press.
HoUsToN. Texas, December 19.-The
City bank has suspended. Paid-up capi-
tai, 100000; liabilities, nearly 81 900, 600.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-12-23
Mine Disaster.

Special to the River Press.
W1LKEsBARRE, Pa, December 19.-Ev-
cry effort is being made to rescue the i'm
prisoned miners.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-16

Miss Lizzie DashielI, daughter of
Rev. DR.. DashielI, is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs John Ireland, on Gloucester
street.
Mrs.. e. = CAN'T is lying i'll at her
residence on the corner Of Cathedral
and Conduit streets, extended.
Miss Fannie Thompson, Of Wash
ington, Is visiting Miss Carrie Rus
cell, on East street.
Miss Estella Barker, Of Baltimore,
Is the guess Of Miss Clayton, West
street.
Mr.. and Mrs Christ, Of New York,
are registered ct the Maryland Hotel.
Mr.. James RevelI was confined to
bis home on Saturday BY ,illness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-16

The relief for the striking shuckers
by their friends III Baltimore, did not
come to hand last week. This was
owing, Il il said, to the report that
the shuckers here had returned to-
their work ct the reduced rates. a
satisfactory explanation was made
and the strikers will receive regular
y hereafter their weekly installments
as we'll as pay for last week.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-16
FALL MILLINERY.

MRS 8 r. REEEIT,
INVITES the Ladies 10 call and examine
n her new and elegant assortment Of
Fall B02nets and Hats,
III all the latest Styles and Designs. Also
q large assortment Of Ribbons, Velvets,
Fancy Goods, sc.
e B0nnets and Hats trimmed to order
at short notice.
MRS. s. j. REIN,
Opp. City Hotel
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-16

Yesterday was q disagreeable day
and In every way calculated to make
one have the ''blues." The attend
ance at the churches was small and
good sermons fell on the ears Of but
few listeners. 1t is to be hoped the
clerk Of the weather viii not give as
such Sundays as this throughout the
Spring or we will be tempted to seek
another cline.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-16

Dorman B. Eaton, president Of the
civil service commission, says the
civil service rules are being enforced
under the new administration and
that oEiice-seekers have become dis
heartened This may be the case for
> time, but that il will continue, the
average Maryland democrats will not
believe.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-16

Il the distribution Of the State
School tx made to-day By Oomptrol.
leg Turner, Anne Arundel receives
50 2o2.75 for white schools and n )
1o5.l0 for her cOlored schools The
amounts are payable on and after the
25th Inst Thesnext distribution will
- made i'd June.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-16

The Maryland Steamboat Compa-
s. runs boat to Annapolis three
tines week, but If the weather con-
1lnees aa favorable as At present We
soon expect . boat every day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-16
nArEn o. ADvERrnsnnes

One inch, one day, Is cents two days,
81 90 three days, SIPS one week, %. 90;
two weeks, $500. Liberal rates made
with those advertising By the month or
year. Local notices and political Or spe-
clal communications, cents per line.
Ordinary announcement Of marriages
and deaths free, but obituary notices viii
be charged for at one-hah the usual rates
Of advertising.
The Bad Lands cow boy. [volume] (Little Missouri, Dakota [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-1886, 1885-09-10
For S;nlc.

A good basa burner. hard coal aiove
with heater. attachment, Fuller & War
rem manufactures. VIII sell reasonably
on account OF lack of use.
@.s,- y. X, WADE,
7 Nled0ra,
Oak.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-10-06
EXCHANGE OF COuRTEsIEs.

Yesterday morning His Majesty
the King entertained Captain Aling-
ton and officers of the British man
of-war Satellite at breakfast. Gov
ernor Dominis, Hon. A. S. Cleghorn
and Coils. Judd and Purvis were
present. Attended by the party
just named, the King at noon visited
the ship. The yards were manned
in his honor at arrival and depar-
ture. A hundred-pound shell was
fired from one of the G-inch breech-
loading guns, to show the working
of the piece to His Majesty.
In the evening complimentary
concert was given the captain and
officers of the ship at the Hawaiian
Hotel. Building and grounds were
finely illuminated with colored Ian
terms and torches. There was a
large attendance, including Cover
nor Dominis, the American Minister
and the British Commissioner, with
Mrs. Merrill and Mrs. Wodehouse i;
the French Commissioner and ladies,
and the Portuguese Commissioner.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-10-06
The SUGAR MACHINERY BOOM.

Work had to be carried on all
last night at the Ironworks, to have
a large quantity of machinery COM
pleted and packed in time for ship
ment by the steamer Planter. A
maceration mill goes to Hanamaulu,
Kauai. The balance of an order
for similar mill is being despatched
to the Union Mill, Hawaii. There
is new roller for Koloa, and there
are rollers for Judge Hart, Kohala,
Hawaii. Orders for repair works
are greater at the works than ever
before. In consequence of such a
rush, that has continued since the
first maceration mill was made
several months ago, the men are
working overtime every night. Re-
ports from some mills that have
lately adopted maceration, indicate
that the process is exceeding the
most sanguine expectations of its
value. A gain of over twenty-five