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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07
Gen. Grant interviewed.

New York Special: A reporter who
visited Gen. Grant found him suffering
a great deal from the accident to his leg
q year ago.
II have not been at all well of late"
he said. my throat has bothered me
a great deal for months past A couple
of weeks ago it was SO bad that I was
unable to speak,
When questioned about the statement
concerning his financial affairs he
said:
cit is in the main true. While Gen.
Sherman did Gallo me, neither he nor
/ mentioned the subject On leaving
me yesterday the general had long
talk with my son. II was not till some
time afterward that my son told me
that the general had spoken to him
about my affairs. I would not for the
world say a word that wou reflect up
on Mr.. Vanderbilt He has all along
acted in most honorable and straight
forward manner toward me. He has
certainly shown a generous disposi-
tion.o
II seems teo bad, general, to think
that you should be deprived Of all your
property, including all the mementoes
that you have been accumulating for
years. But do you not think that your
friends will come to your relief?o
Resting his elbows on the desk be-
fore him, the general partially hid his
face in his hands and seemed agitated
as he replied:
II am perfectly willing to make any
sacrifices necessary in order to liquidate
my Indebtedness. What Mr.. Field has
done in the premises | do not know. [
do not know. | have not seen him in
about year. [ would rather not say
anything on the subject myself
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07
A Learned Judge


"Well," remarked the justice, what
is this young man accused of?7
'I caught him playing poker, sir,"
replied the policeman.
"Yes,n returned the court. But [
have no objections to poker, you know.
If that is all the charge against him !
shall discharge him. What have you to
say for yourself, young man?"
IT was sitting down with some friends
of mine, Your Honor, playing friend
ly game of cards.
s'Yes.n
1--WE had Jackpot on the table. 1t
was opened and I came in on a pair of
deuces. The man who opened it stood,
pat and bet ten dollars and called
him.
"Called him on deuces? twenty-five
dollars fine Call the next
"Yes,n gasped the prisoner; "but /
thought you didn't object to poker?"
II don't but to call man on deuees
isn't poker. Call the next case."-
Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07
New Orleans Exposition.

New ORLEANS, January This was
a cold, dry day, and the change in the
weather had a beneficial effect on the at
tendance at the exposition which was
encouraging. During the day the Music
Hall concert by the Mexican band was
we'll attended, dividing thelllonors with
the chimes and selections of Prof. Wld-
don,s bells in the main tower,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07
The diameter of trees varies not only

The diameter of trees varies not only
from summer to winter, but from day to
day. They are larger from noon until
twilight, next morning than from tWi-
light to noon. They are smaller in win
ter than in summer. Water and the sap
oftrees expand not only in proportion as
they rise above, but also as they go below
the freezing point. Low temperature as
well as high promotes evaporation, and
the trees evaporate from their branches
In winter, and SO the colder the weather
the more they shrink.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07

day in the early future when the official
announcement is made that the work is
complete and the Worlds Exposition
finally ready for business. With the
advent of this announcement The rail-
way authorities have decided upon q
great reduction of rates. and the city
will be filled with visitors.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07
Flour Has Touched Bottom.

Boston, Dec. 3O.-The New England
agent OF the Washburn mills at Mime
apolis advanced his prices for flour Is
cents per barrel and refused ..some large
offers at the advance. The Transcript
says the flour market has evidently touch-
ed bottom.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07
Gold from the Little Rockies.

T. G. Power & Bro. received seventy
five ounces of gold dust from the Little
Rockies on Saturday Still the papers
throughout the territory say there is
nothing in the reported gold fields; that
it is blk and fraud!
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07
A N arrow Escape.

PHILADELPHIA, January 2.-John
Mccullough, the actor, narrowly escap-
ed being run over by a railroad train, at
the Broad street station, last night.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07

Mark Twain takes his straight
Whitelaw Reid drinks champagne;
James Gorden Bennett mixes his drinks;
Blaine and Conkling are of one mind
on champagne Cleveland isn't particu
lar while Carl Schurz, George William
Curtis and other mugWumps grow
peevish over hot sherry.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07

NO. said the Vermont deacon, 1T
don't approve of hoss lacin', aud when
another member of the church becomes
so goddess as to try to pass me on the.
road comm home from meetin', I feel
it my duty to the church to let out
gleetle on the reins just to keep him from
putin his trust In earthly things.0
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07
The Little Rockies.

John Evans arrived safely at home
yesterday from the Little Rockies and
presents undoubted evidence Of the fact
that he did not get lost and much less
perish on the prairie. He had, how
ever, hard trip of 1T, coming through
Oh the short and painless route by Cow
creek and the Coal Banks during the
severest of the cold weather. But as
we said last evening he is too good
prairie man and too familiar with the
country to get off wrong even under
such unfavorable circumstances.
Mr. Evans is the latest arrival from
the Little Rockies, and he is even more
enthusiastic over the camp than on his
former return. Work has ceased for the
winter, but will be resumed with a will
on the first opening of spring. In the
neighborhood of 100 men are camped in
the mountains this winter, number of
whom have been sinking on the deep
diggings The cold snap, however,
stopped all work.
4SN1'1S uuU OUlIGIS nave OCCA WOA hAhS5
on Peoples creek, running drain to
bedrock. They completed the drain
and also did some drifting. 1T IS only
necessary to say that they are highly
pleased with their prospects and will be
back there and at work just as soon as
the weather permits.
Little Horn gulch, in which Evans
and his partners have nearly all the
ground, is a small one, but exceedingly
rich. They will take big lot Of money
in short time out of this gulch next
season,
Mr.. Evans is of opinion that the Lit
tie Rockies have already yielded gold to
the amount of $4,000 and that next
season it we'll be a great mining dis
trict. There is ground enough now
discovered to make it a good camp but
he has no doubt that many paying
gulches will be found next season and
even big strikes made.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07

Our Rocky Point correspondent fur
nishes the following items of interest:
The miners in the Little Rockies have
had q good fall and work has continued
up to the Goth. Several new and rich
discoveries nave been reported. The
best paying ground for extensive placer
mining is undoubtedly out or the bars
at the mouths of the gulches. There is
more wash here and prospects are found
from the grass roots down. There are
In the neighborhood Of 100 men winter
ing IN the mountains, and all are hope
iul Of making stake next season.
Il. A. Richie, the merchant Of this
place, has the enterprise to meet all the
wants of the miners. He has just re-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07

Book and Job Printing speciality at
the RIVER Press office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1885-01-07

New York Special: A reporter who
visited Gen. Grant found him suffering
a great deal from the accident to his leg
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
An Old Farmer Gets Badly Left.

Samuel Brown, a farmer, living near Bustle-
ton, N. j., is rich, and about S5 years old. A
man called on him one day last week who said
he wanted TO hire piece of land on which to
erect advertising signs. While they were on the
way to examine the place the two were joined
by another man who made himself very agree
able. The conversation drifted to the scarcity of
ready money in country towns and the second
stranger offered to bet $3.50 that there was not
man there that could show 81 900 in cash.
The first stranger and the farmer held con-
sultation, and decided to accept the bet The
latter hastened TO Burlington and drew 81 900
from bank. He then returned to Bustleton
and rejoined his newly found friend. While he
was counting the money to prove that he had
$1,000 the second stranger grabbed the whole
pile, and, together with the first stranger he
jumped into buggy and drove off at full speed.
Farmer Brown was dazed at this unexpected
action of his agreeable acquaintance, but finally
he informed his son Of his loss. The latter
made an effort to catch the thieves, but he did
not succeed
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
Where is the Owner Of the Canteeni

To THE EDITOR: / see in your excellent
paper many calls for persons to identify and
claim certain relics of our late unpleasantness,
mostly from the Union side. / have relic of
one of our former foes, which may be of use in
determining the fate Of its owner. A comrade
and relative of mine was seriously wounded
the morning Of the first days fight at Gettys-
burg. Near him was Confederate-an Or
derly-Sergeant or Second Lieutenant, am not
sure which-dangerously wounded, as he told
my informant. through both hips. A brigade
Of troops Il believe Archer's of South Carolina)
charged Immediately over them as they lay
near a rail fence. Our rebel friend helped the
wounded Union soldier through his comrades,
to water and food for the three days that they
were in the lines of the Confederates. Both
were wounded in the lower extremities and
unable to move. Before separating they ex-
changed canteens. For nearly % years have
had the canteen Of the Confederate. 1t is of
the old U. S. army pattern, made of wood, and
holding about one pint. Handsomely engraved
upon one side is the name of its former owner
"P. b. Anthony, Co. B. 18th Reg't N c. r."
(Tigers). am in hopes this may reach the
eye of its former owner, il not dead, or some of
his friends; and if wished, this memento of
Gettysburg will be forwarded to those having
a claim upon it. Address X" care of Com
mander, Post No. 447, GAR, Hannibal, N. Y
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
The Ameer a Thief.
IFrom q Netu York Letter.

Falling in with Russian nobleman recently
an acquaintance of sometime standing, asked
him one or two questions which led to long
dissertation. This gentleman has interests in
our country, and i have always found his in
quistiveneSs about ourselves equal to his COM
municativeness about foreign matters. l said
to him: +" L suppose that Russia has led to the
defeat of the Gladstone Ministry"
Ny dear sir, it was not that. England was
cheated by the Afghans. They are the most
rascally scamps in the world. Some time ago,
you may remember, the Ameer of Afghanistan
made visit to Lord Dufferin, the British
Viceroy in India, who is supposed to be a very
shrewd statesman. Dufferin gave him as q
bribe e3,500,000 sterling out of fl1,0n,ooO
sterling raised by taxation in India, and had
an understanding with him that this money
was to be applied to throwing up detenses IN
his country against the Russians. What did
that beggar do, with the Oriental spirit of de-
ception, but conclude as he arrived near home
that there was still more money in the situation
for him. So he went to the Russian commander
and got from him some millions of roubles-
about 2, 2,000 G00-and then he did nothing at all.
The British supposed he would go to war with
Russia, but the last man who bought him got
him. He simply gobbled up the money. Con-
sequently Mr.. Gladstone finds himself in no
situation to have hostilities with Russia, be-
cause the money which had been spentto make
Afghanistan bear the brunt of the fighting was
sfolen ~
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
The Capture of Gen. Reynolds.

To THE EDITOR: The June number of The
Century contains an article from the pen of Gen.
D. III. Hill, who commanded portion of the
Army of Northern Virginia during the seven
days battles on the Peninsula in 1862. Gen.
Hill, no doubt, intended to be historically ac-
curate in his recital of the events Of those stir
ring times, and least of all did he intend to do
injustice to gallant Union officer with whom
he had shared his tent in the days before the
war; 1t was the misfortune of Gen. John T.
Reynolds, who commanded the Third Brigade
of McCall's Division of Pennsylvania Reserves
at the battle of Gaines's Mill, June 81, 1862, to
be captured by troops under Hills command,
and the latter in the article referred TO states
that Gen. Reynolds had gone to sleep in the
woods between the battle-ground and the
Chickahominy. and when he awoke his troops
were gone and the bridge broken down."
Gen. Reynolds commanded his brigade in
the battle of Gaines's Mill, and sat upon his
horse in the rear of the 9TH Pa. Reserves, of
which l was a member, and when break was
made in the line to our right. rode rapidly to
assist in repairing the mischief and fell into
the enemy's hands. The command of the bri-
gade then devolved upon Col. Simmonds, of the
5th Reg't who was mortally wounded on June
80 at Nelson's Farm. Gen. Reynolds was cap
raging BATTLE 1t is quite probable that some
time may have elapsed after his capture before
he made his appearance at Hills headquarters,
and during that time he may have sought rest.
The tribute which Gen. Hill pays to the gall
lantry of his old meSsmate is well deserved,
for braver man or better commander than
John F. Reynolds never drew sword.-E. C..
FAULKNER, Co. K, 5th Pa. Reserves, Salina,
Kan.
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
Gen. Grants Health.

Gen. Grants health has improved somewhat
since his removal to Mount McGregor, but his
voice is almost gone. The physicians cannot
yet determine whether this speechlessness will
be permanent or not. The patient has enjoyed
restful nights and seems in tolerably good
Espirits.
On Monday the General remained all day in
his room. This action on his part gave rise to
a feeling of uneasness on the part of his ply
sician and family, which the invalid endeavor-
ed to dispel by writngon his tablet that he was
feeling quite as well as for some time past.
Later on in the day when he saw they were
not treasured by the statement, he wrote: DO
as | do; take it quietly; l give myself not
the least concern. If / knew that the end was
to be tomorrow, would try and get rest in
the meantime. As long as there's no progress
there's hope" During the afternoon DIR.
Douglas was asked what significance might be
fairly attached TO the comparative subsidence
of pain in the affected parts. He said the indi-
cation was that the gnawing or cOrroding of
the ulcers was for the time being abated, but
that weakness might increase without extraor-
dinary pain.
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
Cra1ad nv Ral;piap-

David Williams, a miner, Of Wilkes Barre,
Pa, about month ago joined the Salvation
Army. He attended the meetings regularly
and his religious fervor soon began to unsettle
his mind. Last week he imagined he was un-
der divine command to make sacrifice of hu-
man being, aud for that purpose he selected his
little four-year-old grandchi1d. Taking the
child up into the garret he tied it to table,
and then went down stairs for the sacrificial
knife. The screams of the little one had for
tuBately been heard before the maniac re-
turned aud he was frustrated in his murderous
design. Rushing from the house, knife in
hand, he met his daughter and plunged the
blade into her shoulder. Continuing his fight
he struck at everybody in his way and was
finally captured after he had stabbed more or
less seriously, quite number of people.
The National tribune., 1885-07-02

To THE EDITOR: In the charge at the battle
of Cold Harbor, Va, the 36th Wis. lost SO killed
and 289 wounded in less than 80 minutes time.
Col Frank A. Haskell fell near the enemy's
rifie-pits, pierced through the head, whilst gal
lantly leading the 36th forward. As we neared
the timber in which the enemy was strongly
intrenched a masked battery opened on the
left of the 36th with raking fire, which no
troops could withstand. Men went down on
all sides; our line wavered and fell back.
Lieut. Col Savage reformed the Seth and moved
forward again with rush and carried the enc
my's works. We held our own for a half hour,
when we were compelled to abandon the pos
session, as no support could breast the dreadful
artillery fire of the enemy. Many of my best
comrades fell here. My schoolmate, E. W..
Dayton was seriously wounded in the ankle
JOHN VAN KIRK, Co. D, 36th Wis, Winsted,
Mimi
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
An Elephant Makes Things LiyeIr.

At Lapeer, Mich. on the oath, during cir
Gus performance, large elephant became un-
manageable and made break for liberty.
About 5000 people were under the canvas at
the time, and as the huge brute selected for his
place Of exit the point where the crowd was
the densest he caused lively stampede, in
which considerable number of limbs were
broken and other injuries inflicted. After
clearing the canvas the elephant made for the
woods. where he stood at bay, but after five
bullets were fired into his hide he surrendered
and accompanied his keepers back to captivity.
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
A Wholesale Paisoner.

Mary Kleman. young and prepossessing girl,
was arrested in Chicago last week on the charge
of attempting to poison the family of her sister.
Since the death of her parents, which occurred
last Summer, Mary has been an inmate of her
sisters house, where she assisted in the house
hold duties. Occasionally the girl prepared
the meals, and on those occasions the family
were always affected more or less with nausea
and vomiting. The last time, however, that
Mary cooked dinner the symptoms of the family
were SO serious that medical aid was summoned
and the poison detected. The girl was arrested,
and soon after her incarceration confessed hav-
ing poisoned her father and mother. She is
undoubtedly insane
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
THE FLAG NOT CAPTURED.


The 18th q. s. Inf. I'm the Charge at vicksburg.
To THE EDITOR: / wish to correct an error
by Carleton in the June IL number of your
valuable paper. In describing the assault OF
the 10Th of May by Blair's Division on the rebel
works in rear of Vicksburg he says: 1.-The
Union soldiers crossed the ravine, but became
entangled in the abatis. The Regulars, under
Capt. Washington, clear the obstruction and
rush upon the eintrenchments A ptilesS storm
beats in their faces. They reach the parapets.
Capt. Washington waves the flag as a sig nal for
the soldiers to scale the parapet, but the next
moment he falls mortally wounded, and the
Confederates capture the flag"
The foregoing is as nearly described, perhaps,
as could be, with the exception that the flag
was not captured. The 18th U. S. Inf never
lost its colors in battle. The regiment in ques-
tion was properly known as the 1st battalion OF
the 18th u S. Inf, and consisted of eight COM
panies. Capt. E. G. Washington commanded
this battalion, acting in the capacity of Major.
Truly it was pitiless storm that beat in our
faces on that ever-to aforementioned day.
The battalion carried two fags-one the Ma
tional colors, the other a beautiful silken flag,
with a most exquisite golden eagle in the cen
ter, surrounded By golden fringe. The first
was carried by Serg't Brown, of Co. G, and
the second by Sergt Nelson, of Co. Ii. At
the bottom of the ravine these flags separated,
Brown going to the left and Nelson to the
right. Brown was killed near the bottom of
the ravine just as he commenced to ascend the
hill near the abatis, and the flag was raised only
to go down again in a moment. Again and
again was this repeated in quick succession, the
flag remaining and advancing steadily to the
front. Finally, Capt. Chas. Ewing, of Co. A, a
relative Of Gen. Sherman, seized the flag and
carried it during the balance of this action at
the front, losing in the meantime finger by a
musket ball, which carried away the finger and
flagstaff at the same time.
The flag carried by Serg't Nelson was brought
off by him. or at least what was left of it, and
how the man escaped death is a mystery. He
was promoted to Second Lieutenant for his
bravery, and Capt Ewing received Lieu
tenant -Colonel's commission. The flags were
riddled almost beyond semblance of what they
had been. 1t was estimated that more than $50
balls had passed through the National cOlors.
The battalion lost Al per cent, rank and file, in
this engagement, and was awarded by board
of commissioners the first honor at Vicksburg.
We received two new standards to replace the
old ones, and on the National colors was printed
in golden letters: First at Vicksburg. JAS.
KEPHART, Co. c, 18th U. S. Inf, Webster City,
Iowa.
I'VE have also letters reciting the same facts
from two other members of the 18th U. S. Inf
Noble Warwick. Corp, Co. B. Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan, and NV. Gardner, First Sergeant
Co. c, Rock Rapids, Logan County, Iowa.-ED.]
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
NEW ORLEANS, May 80, 1885.

NEW ORLEANS, May 80, 1885.
Messrs. Auchincloss Brothers, Agents for Messrs
j. & p. Goats, New York:
Gentlemen: In making our official report as
Jurors on group 3, class sol. of the Worlds In
dustrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition,
New Orleans 1SS4-l835, we deeply regretted
the fact that we were debarred from expressing
our opinion on the splendid display of 81 & p
Coats's best six cord spool cotton" as also on
the merits of the same. AS Messrs. ]. & p
Coats's thread was not entered for competition
but for exhibition only, we had to abide by our
instructions, and ignore their exhibit, and those
of other makers for the same reasons. We can
not, however, in justice to Messrs j. & p. Coats,
refrain from expressing our admiration of the
magnificent exhibit made by them. 1t was
acknowledged on all sides to be the handsomest
display of white, black and cOlored thread ever
made, and we again express our regret that we
were prevented by their entry. "for exhibition
only" from noticing officially their thread.
We are, gentlemen, yours, very respectfully,
(Signed) LEOPOLD LOEB,
SELIM BARNETT,
e. BREG.
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
The Quicksilver Supply.

Up to the present time the Rothschilds have
controlled the quicksilver supply of the world,
but the discovery of a new mine at Schuppia-
tena. near Belgrade. in Servia, will probably
break up the monopoly. There are but a few
quicksilver mines in the world, the only two
of any importance being located severally in
Spain and California. Both these mines are
owned by the Rothscbild family, and only a
limited amount is permitted to bel put outevery
year, SO IS to prevent a glut of the market.
The yearly consumption of quicksilver is cut
down to 100000 bottles, the largest part OF
which comes from California, while Spain fur
nishes about 10000 bottles.
The National tribune., 1885-07-02
Kidding the Country OF Horse Thieves.

The horse thieves in Texas are not having a
very pleasant time just now, the citizens in the
neighborhood of Delaware Bend being deter
mined to extermnate them. On the oath a
posse came up with a gang of these outlaws,
near Washita, and captured eight of them, all
of whom were left dangling to one tree. The
regulators then pushed on few miles further,
where four more were captured and shared a
like fate. About two weeks ago three others
were lynched, making total of 15. Fully 20
members of the gang have been slain the past
Spring, and half dozen officers and citizens
have lost their IiyeS