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The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1885-10-10

The way the law stands now boy
has only to raise a couple of dollars
and swear that he is eighteen years old
and girl that she is sixteen in order
to plunge headlong into the sea on
whose shores some of the profoundest
philosophers have stood around and
shivered until they were sixty-seven or
ninety years of age without daring to
go in. This is all wrong. Lansing Re-
publican,
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1885-10-10

Looking for Vanderbilt and Gould Among
the Yelling Brokers-Observations Up
on the Fighting of the Bulls and
Bears-Wanted Elbow Room.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1885-10-10

"A dove flew in at an open window
OF church in Danbury. Conn, on SUM-
day morning. and perching upon a gas
Jet Just over the preachers head, re-
mained there till the doxology was
sung'-HGrIord CoarGnt,
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1885-10-10
IN WALL STREET.

A Cattle Kings Short Visit to the
Stock Exchange.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1885-10-10
The Cc"vERSATIONALIST.

he Tel a Earar Story of the Fellow
w. E--...-- vrl.aa'- Its NSaneP
"YoU rca-u 5r Jhat fellow who
wrote-Hlass IS name2 You know
he mac SOM. loney on one of the
Westera -s.Eoaasi forgot what they
coll II -
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
The Cowboys and Thomas.

Nine. Materna has told German
newspaper man in San Francisco all
about the performance the Thomas con-
cert troupe had to give for the benefit of
a band Of cowboys. She says: 1--WE
were stopping in Colge, n. NJ, for din
ner. Some twenty cowboys were at the
depot, and when they heard that musi-
clans were on board they Immediately
demanded that they be given some mu-
sic. They pleaded that no circus had
been in that vicinity for over year,
and that they were hungry to hear some
music. / felt rather uneasy, as the fell
lows looked rather wild in their fantas-
tic dress, with broad brimmed hats, and
armed to the teeth. / told them that
could not sing in English, when one of
them, in broad bavarian dialect, replied
to me that German singing would be
quite acceptable to him. Still / did not
feel like singing, pretended to be I'M
well and sent them to Miss Jnch. She
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
MONTANA MENTION.


The corner stone of the new Masonic
Temple at Helena was laid last Tues
day.
Harry O'Neil, Co. f., Fifth Infantry,
was killed at target practice at Fort
Keogh few days since.
Senator Sherman and party arrived
in Helena, Tuesday, and were rendered
a receetion by the Board of Trade.
Thomas Stuart, Veterinary Surgeon,
has rendered his resignation to Govern
or Carpenter, to take effect June 30th.
The Hecla company, OF Glendale have
contracted for 700, 900 bushels Of char
coal, to be delivered this year. The
price paid is II cents per bushel.
1t is reported that Hunters hot
springs in GalIatin county have been
sold to an eastern company for $4,000,
of which $4,000 was paid down.
The coking Of the Bozeman coal hay-
ing proven successful, it is reported to
be the intention of Quealy & Hoffman,
the proprietors, to erect 80 additional
coke ovens without delay and run them
to their full capacity.
Jackson Bros. who took the contract
of the excavation of the Union block.
Helena, struck something Of a bonanza.
Besides making big wages on their con-
tract they struck a streak of "pay dirt"
and from II loads of this washed out
$5o4
The Inter Mountain travelling cores
pondent on recent trip ascertained
that a peculiar and fatal disease exists
among the young calves in some por.
tions of Beayerhead and Deer Lodge
counties. The disease in most cases, sc
| far as known, results in death, with
spasms and evidences of great suffering.
Harry Rivers, editor Of the Town
Talk and Phil. Julian, city editor OF the
Miner Butte, INDUCED in a persona
encounter" the other day, resulting II
Julian being downed with chair
Boys, you shouldn't. We commend
your vigorous rivalry ia news gather
ing, but don't carry it to the fistic point
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24

new residence in Columbus, Ohio. and
says he has positively retired from pub
lie life. He spends most of his time
reading French novels in the original.
He is seventy-two years old.
In an interview Receiver Johnson, Of
the Marine bank said: There is not a
particle of doubt that Ferdinand Ward
has hid away million dollars. and per-
haps more. He may have placed it in
safe deposits, vaults in London, Paris,
Chicago, or even in New York, and it
would be perfectly safe against dis
covery.n
The ST. Petersburg papers are Of the
opinion that the Tories will be COM
pelled to show that they disapprove Mr..
Gladstone's policy, and express fear that
the change Of government will be pred
judicial to the amicable arrangement be-
tween the Gladstone government and
Russia. The Russian squadron, under
orders for the Pacific, has been ordered
to wait in Finland bay.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
Jackson's Little Fight.

There is no doubt that Jackson, one
of the Rocky Mountain Ranger scouts,
was fired at by Indians. He returned
the fire, and seems to have acted in a
most plucky manner.
Since then Major Stewartand his men
have secuted over great deal OF
country. He considers that n great
many Indians are prowling about, as
signal fires made by JACKSON were
promptly answered by Indians.
Jackson says the Indians he met and
fired on were either Assinaboines or
Gros Ventres from the United States
Macleod Gazette.
Probably Northern Assinaboines fired
on Jackson. Reports from the Belknap
agency say that no Indians have been
away from there this spring. The
Canadian government is sheltering one
of the meanest and most treacherous
Assinaboines, Little Mountain. or
Beardy. He has not been across the
line for number of years.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
The Big Muddy's Boom.

POPLAR RIVER, Mont, June 10th.-
Recent general rains in this section has
increased the usual June rise of the
Missouri river to an extent beyond pre-
cedent. The bottoms are inundated and
wood camps therein established for sup
pling government agencies and posts
and steamboats, have been abandoned.
The suddenness with which this mis-
fortune approached, resulted in the loss
Of some property. No deaths are re-
ported, but many woodchoppers have
been rescued from trees and other ele
waited places when the smallest delay
would have sufficed for the water to
drench them. Steamers can scarcely
stem the current. It's celerity is re-
markable, and reduces their speed more
than so per cent This condition ex-
tends 500 miles above this place.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
After Ind1an Horse Thieves.

Deputy Sheriff Al. Harrison and Ben.
D. Sheffield, of Gallatin county, arrived
in the city to-day. They are after some
stock stolen from Gallatin last fall and
also have warrants for the arrest of the
thieves-some worthy members of the
Piegan tribe. Mr. Antelope Shirt, now
a denizen of our Jail, is one Of the par
ties wanted, and we trust there will be
no hesitation on the part of the officers
of this county in letting him go. We
think the trip to Bozeman would be
beneficial to his health, and Deputy
Harrison promises him in short order
another trip as far as Deer Lodge. The
officers will probably have occasion to
go to the Blackfoot agency to recover
some stolen horses and perhaps to take
in two or three of the thieves.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24

told them that under her contract she
was not permitted to sing for any one
unless Mr.. Thomas had given his con-
sent in writing. Then one of the cow
boys, probably in fun, drew revolver
and so frightened Miss Juch that she at
once began to sing Home, Sweet Home
| don't think she ever sang that air with
more real feeling. The cowboys were
delighted with Miss Juch's singing, but
called for more. Then Mr.. Thomas.
who had been a highly amused observer
of the scene, called for o violin and
played the 'Arkansaw Traveller for the
boys. You should haye seen the fell
lows! They were so happy and delight
ed. We became fast friends, and when
the train bore us off the cowboys fired
parting salute from their revolyers.o
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
Notes from Ph1lsfrook.
PHILBRooK. June 18th, 1885.

Editors of the River Press.
The rain is still falling and threatens
to flood the country, but no serious dam
age has been done thus far. Sheep
shearing is at stand still. The roads
are in a terrible condition and the
coaches are from ten to fifteen hours be-
hind time [ would like to know if
there is any bounty on gophers, as one
ofour worthy citizens is spending much
valuable time in catching them and he
will be pleased in case there is any bene
fit to be derived
Mrs. Cowen has been quite sick but is
now in fair way to recover.
NJ A. Stoughtenburg, our school
teacher has had a severe attack of sick
ness necessitating the closing of the
school for a y eek.
Some New York gentlemen have been
delighting the people of this section
with grand performance, consisting of
readings, ventriloquism, and an expose
of spiritualism.
The Yogo mines are again attracting
attention, and are looming up in good
shape, and if everything works as well
as it is expected some big displays of
gold and silver will be made. GUS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
------~azaasD ~ Il &z&@A~As 4GssasH--------~--
Making Too Much Money.

OTTAWA, June I'm the house of
commons to-day Mr.. Black spoke upon
the cost of the Canadian Pacific railway.
He charged that it had been DETECTED
from McKenzie's survey; that the Kick
ing Horse pass route was impracticable
on account of snow slides that the road
had sharp curves and grades of 237 feet
to the mile, whereas the steepest grade
on the Union Pacific was ninety feet;
that in land and cash subsidies and loans
the road had received $138.000,00O, and
that the whole cost from Collander to
Fort Moody would not exceed $60,000,-
600.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
Contracts for Army Supplies.

After considerable delay, which was
necessary to dermine the matter Of the
responsibility of certain bidders, the
contracts for furnishing fuel, forage,
straw and charcoal at posts and stations
in the department OF Dakota, during
the ensuing fiscal year, have been
awarded by Gen. Terry, upon the
recommendation of Col. Moore, the
chief quartermaster. We give only
those awards in which this section is
directly or indirectly interested. Fol-
lowing is list of the awards. The pri-
ces for oats and corn are per 100 pounds:
Fort A. Lincoln, d. TT G. Power,
75, 600 lbs corn at S1.29 Bran, at 55c.
Fort Assinaboine, M. T.-S. G. Ashby,
10000 lbs oats at S1.47; E. r. Cowen,
%, 900 lbs corn at $268; G. e. Conrad,
$4,000 lbs corn at So. .24; T. G. Power,
100000 lbs bran at $1.98; S. f. Jamison,
1,o6o tons hay at S11.37; Robert Bu-
chanan, 1,50O cords wood at $l0.05; r.
T.. McCulloh, 81 900 cords wood at $l3.67.
Fort Bennett, D. TT. c. Power,
5000 lbs bran at S1.00.
Bismarck, d. TT. G. Power, 1000
lbs corn at S1.23.
Fort Buford, D. TT. c. Power, $50,
900 lbs oats at S1.44.
Fort Custer, NJ. T.-Paul Mccormick,
100, 900 lbs bran at S1.48.
Fort Keogh, M. T.-Paul Mccormick,
500, 900 lbs oats at 81 43; 100000 lbs corn
at 81 .63; 10000 lbs bran at S1.033.
Fort Maginnis, III. T.-C. e. Conrad,
1000, 900 lbs oats at S1.22z; T. G. Power,
$4,000 lbs bran at S2.18; Asel Kyes, $50
tons straw at SO; CD. Mcnamara, 1000
cord wood at $4.17, 1000 cords at $457;
C. J. Mcnamara, so tons hay at S9.S7,
100 tons at S1197; j. B. Townsend, 100
tons hay at $40; C. e. Conrad, $50 tons
hay at S1269 J. w. Hopkins, 1000
bushels charcoal at 324 cents; A. c.
Pott, 5 tons bituminous coal at $23.
Camp Poplar River, M. TT. G.
Power, $1,000 lbs oats at $1.54; w. B.
Jordan, $4,000 lbs corn at s2.O4; e. G.
Power, 5000 lbs bran at 81 !; I. G. Power,
100 tons hay at s7S6; 7. @. Power,
|, 900 cords wood at S4.17.
Fort Randall, ID. TT. G. Power,
10, 900 lbs bran at soc.
Fort Shaw, M. T.-C. e. Conrad, 250,-
900 lbs oats at $1.18; William Mulcahy,
go tons hay at S11.40; George W. Quail,
1900 cords wood at $3.50; Thomas Hub
berts, 1000 bushels charcoal at 26 cts
Fort sully, d. TT. G. Power, To-
900 lbs bran at 50 cts.
Fort Yates, d. TT. G. Power, 750,-
900 lbs oats at s1.1e, 10000 lbs bran at
81 cts.
Helena, M. TT. G. Power, $4,000
lbs oats at sl.49; T.C. Power, 1000 lbs
bran at ST; Il. G. Power & Co., 80 tons
hay at SIG, Is tons at q; r. Il. Klein
schmidt, AGO cords wood at S4.4S.
Book and Job Printing a speciality at
the RIVER PRESS office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
A. Canadian Rascal.

OTTAWA, June 17.-In connection
with the Northwest trouble, it has come
out that an official of the department OF
the interior named Robert Long who
was sent to the northwest government
to adjust certain land claims. has been
issuing bogus land patents to settlers in
the Northwest and pocketing the mon
ey. An investigation is now going on,
but as yet it is impossible to know the
extent to which the unfortunate settlers
have been victimized Finding that he
had been detected in his fraudulent
operations he left for the United States.
It is believed that Long was not alone
in the land patent swindle, and that
several prominent citizens will shortly
be shown to have been associated with
him.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
Toole as the Montana sachem.

Said prominent Montana democrat
at the Merchants last night:
The appointment of Robert S. Kelly,
of Deer Lodge, as United States Mar
shall for Montana isa victory for Con-
gresham Toole and setback for Mar
tin Maginnis and Charlie BroadWater.
You know there is fierce rivalry be-
tween Toole and Maginnis. The latter
has been credited with good deal of in
fiuence with the administration because
of his previous service in congress and
his wide acquaintance with public men,
and Toole's jealousy has cropped out on
various occasions. Kelly was backed
by Toole, while Maginnis and Broad
water would have been satisfied with
either J. j. Healy of Fort Benton, or
G.. ID. Curtis Of Helena-in fact, anybody
to beat Kelly. The fight over this nom-
ination has been considered as the test
Of the strength Of the two rival factions
with Cleveland, and the fact tnat Toole
wins may be taken as an indication that
he will distribute the patronage in fu-
ture, and that Maginnis and Broad
water must concede the point or be sat
upon. This may have an important
bearing on the governorship. Maginnis
is a candidate, backed by BroadWater,
while Toole is pushing Hauser. the
Montana banker. IF Toole is to be rec
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24

Mr.. OLIVER SUMNER TEALL who has
had experience with the Indians, and
who is now the active vice-president of
a large ranch and cattle company, made
these pertinent statements only few
days ago: "What is the best method of
Indian management? We need more
business principle and less sentiment.
The Indians have for years been sub
jected to dual authority. While on
the reservation they are under the con-
troll of civil officers; SO soon as they
break out, the army is called into action.
They recognize the fact that their civil
masters are not masters at all, and they
can indulge in all their vicious propen-
sites, as by the time there are troops
enough around they can play penitent,
surrender, and receive pardon
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
~ p =
Proof of Title.

We are glad to learn the beautiful lit
tie statuettes prepared by the committee
of the statue of liberty are being SUBJ
scrlbed for throughout the length and
breadth of our country This is as it
should be, for it is the noble gift of
France to the United States Every
lover of liberty should subscribe 81,
which, if sent to Richard Butler, secre-
tary, 33 Mercer street, New York, will
secure one of these artistic statuettes,
being fac-simile of Bartholdi's great
work. Let the good work go on until
every home in the land shall possess
this proof of ownership in the grandest
work of modern times, "Liberty En-
tightening the World"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
The Gun Club.

The adjourned meeting of the Gun
Club was held at Wackerlin's store on
Saturday evening Mr.. t. J. Todd oc-
cupied the chair The following gen.
tlemen were present: Messrs. Samuel,
Griffith, Luke, Wackerlin and Baker.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
: On motion it was decided that the
temporary officers should be made the
permanent officers of the organization,
the name of which is to be the Fort
Benton Rod and Gun Club, and the
officers to consist OF president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer.
A committee consisting of Messrs.
Wackerlin, Samuel and Griffith were
appointed to draft a constitution and by
laws and report at the next meeting, to
be held on Thursday evening the 25th
inst.
The names of 38 gentlemen were then
submitted to the meeting for mem er-
ship and were duly elected.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24

ognzed as the ''big gun" of Montana it
simply means Hauser for governor. At
any rate, Toole has scored the first
knock-down, and is now we'll in the
lead. It begins to look as if Maginnis
and Broadwater will have to take
back seat.-Pioneer Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
The Printing Law Sustained by Judge CO.
burn.

The appeal of Alexander Devine
against the county commissioners was
decided. Appellant, as public printer
under the printing act, published the de-
linquent tax list for 1884 in the Billings
Herald The board allowed him $500
for the work. Mr.. Deyine appealed
from the decision of the board and the
court decided that he was entitled to
ST, 1880 more, and his costs and dis
bursement in the action Billings Ga
Znffn
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24
Letter List.

The following is a list of letters re-
naming in the post office at Fort Benton,
M. t., for the week ending June 20,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24

Baumstark A Hubord VIM
Bergman @ A Jacy Jno
Black CIV 8 MCGEE Geo
Brown III A Molter Clarence H
Brattain w J Olds Isaac
Bucknum Chas Perkins Willard
Campbell G u 8 Price Pap
Clark Stephen Pugh GeoE
Croft Jno Ross 81 Scott
Deer S A Schultz Ben
Enderlin f Scott Orman
Ellis J j Sanders j
Fesen Geo Sherman VIM
Forte Mrs Fin Selstrom j @
Fogelsonger w H 2 Strong Hobert
Glenn Jno j 2 Thomas Charles L
Henkel Henry Watson Mrs M Il
Hines A w Warren Mrs Ella
Houk G. W. Whitford Philip
Hosken w H2 Williams Jas.
Persons calling for any of the above
letters will please say Advertised
M. A. FLANAGAN, =. NJ.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-06-24

Book and Job Printing a speciality at
the RIVER Press office.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-12-22
rhs Ror.1 Pnrtr A. Wai1utu.

EDITOR GAZETTE On Monday night, the 18th
December, reception vas given to Their Males
ties and suite at the Court House IN Waikiki,
Ehich proved one Of the most social successes Of
the season. In spite Of the rain and awful coudi-
ton Of the roads IN the district and town. large
crowd had gathered to do honor to the Royal traT-
elers. IAt p. n, their 3laiesties entered the
hall, the band struck up Hawaii Pon1i, all pres
ent rising and bowling The Royal guests bang
seated the couples vent up IN procession salGting
them II passing, after which dancing cnn ueuced
and kept up with spirit till IL p. n, when Ia
blss we're pr0dursd and spread with gsodly az
ray Of various kinds Of refreshing VEIuds- Their
Maissties had already left at 10 p. n, while a. B.
h Princess LiiIu0kzlzui stayed till u P. NJ par
tIcIpatinE with seemInz pleaszrs n the social en-
tertaIumsuts- The younger generation kept up
tall / a u when the evenings pleasures we're
finished on NTH an animated Virginia Reel
and everybody vent home highly pleased with
the enjoyable affair. Choice music was rem
dered during the intervals IN dancing By the Wal
kzpu Band, WHICH Mr. W. II. CoruEeu with his
zsusI kindness had plzcad at the disposal Of the
Ter d csrsmquies and earersr, the satisfaction
Of all
Among the guests we're, besides the Royal fam
iF and suite the following: Mrs Briggs. Mrz-
Moore and Mrs Weight Mr.. and Mrs Mossuz1.
Mr. and Hrs. Jackson, Hol- and Mrs. J. Richard
sou sheriff TreadwaF and Mrs TrszdEsy, Capt
and Mrs Potter, Dr. SGtlId and Mrs S1tii1, the
Misses Moore, SeSeiL. Forster Dicksou- Beckitt,
McSbane and Daniels. MessEs- " q Coruzel,
6. C. Williams. Saml Parker. J. ". Girvin, A.
Barnes, G. Armstrong. G. Z Richardson, ". 4.
Mckay, G. Wilder. L 81 Vetlesou, z. Bal, 5. Ross
AID others J5TnE-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-12-22
EUROPEAN.

The Sydney RoyHsEg Herald, of November 18th,
contains the following report OF the parliamentary
proceedings: There were laid on the table the
papers connected with the new mail contract be-
tween the Colonies of New South Wales and New
Zealand; also copies Of all papers relating to the
present contract with the Pacific Mail service, and
the arrangement entered into with the New Zea-
land Government, in connection with which the
Pacific Mail Company complained of being de-
prived Of the contribution agreed TO be paid by the
New South Wales Government.
LONDON, December 5th.-The political situation
tonight Is one of perplexity TO all parties. The
Liberals close the week with tie with the Tories
and Parnelhtes combined. There are, however,
enough constituencies yet TO vote to make the
Liberals have elected 3lS candidates, the Conser-
natives 24S and the Parnellites 20. While Glad
stone has therefore 10 majority over the Torres,
they and the Home Rulers tie him,
NEW York, Dec. 6th.-The Liberal successes in
the English counties have far ontrun Liberal cal
citations. The results 50 tar as known this morn
ing, give the Liberals ninety-eight county seats,
and the Tories eighty-onc. leaving ifty-iive IN
aScertained. Many of these voted yesterday and
only small number Of elections are still to DO
held
7. NEw YoRx. DC. 6th.-The Tri5Nss's London
cable special Of December 9th says; Almost COM
plete 0bscurlty envelopes the Servant Bulgarian
question. The latest kilograms say that Seryia
decided TO refuse the Bulgarian conditions includ-
ing the continued occupation of Prot, and that
tria will come to the rescue of Servia and Russia
will b. forced to support Bulgaria.
NtSsA. Dec. 6th.-The terms Of peace offered BY
the Bulgarian Government has been rejected. II
IS expected that the war will be renewed on Non
day.