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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

ACCORDING to his defenders, Attorney
general Garland is maintaining a "dignifed
silence" The dignity depends. Silence
sometimes Consents" and sometimes con-
Rent is equivalent to confession.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

LONDON policemen are very much like their
tbrethern on this side of the water. Danger
Gus, offenders ''eludev them with the same
graceful ease customary over here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

THE Zukertort- Steinitz match begins te
look like a hippodrome; 'but, for goodness
sake, don't say we told you."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

LONDON authorities might have taken a
leaf from Seattle tactics. A hose turned on
a mob is more effective than an infantry
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

The President, it is now confidently as
serted by the organs, will stand by his Attor-
~ney-general to the last. Properly interpreted,
this means that both will 60 down together.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

A PRESBYTERIAN preacher of Chicago has
turned Episcopilian. AS a change of this kind
in Chicago is usually a preliminary to going on
the stage, a new theatrical star may be expected
to rise by next season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

DEMOCRATS couldn't believe that United
States District Attorney Dorsheimer, Of New
York, would resign his Office because be was
% much in love with his editorial duties that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

THIS being strictly a reform administra-
ton, no one will be allowed to withdraw from
the Cabinet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

A SOUTH ARLINGTON, Mass, woman dreamed
seven nights in succession that q young Indian
girl attempted to lead her to where hidden treas
ure could be dug up. but each time the dreamer
awoke before the spot was reached. On the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

THE Encouragement, for reasons that the
President refuses to reveal, has an aversion to
travelling over the Panhandle line.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

THE Pan electric telephone scandal is any
thing but a Garland of roses for the admins.
tration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

THE Pan-electric telephone stock has pet
s'panned OUT as well as expected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

eighth night IN Indian warrior appeared aud
showed her the exact spot. There probably
wasn't as much seasoning In the mince pies on the
eighth day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10
THE DAILY JOURNAL.
THE SUNDAY

Per 5 cents
One rear, by mail $500
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-10

TERMS INVARIABLY IN ADvANcE-PosTAGE PREPAID
BY THE PUBLISHERS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
SheriH's Sales.

According to the published notices the
sale of property under decree of the
court took place last Friday. The prop,
erty advertised was the Healy premises on
Front street now occupied by Joseph Sui
livan, and the Arnoux pre-emption and
homestead on HighWood. Mr.. L. E.
Collins was the only bidder on the Healy
property, and it was knocked down 70 him
at 81 800. The Arnoux pre-emption was
sold to Isaac Nee for 81, 800 and the home
stead for 81 1000, but one bidder appearing
il, each case.
The property involved in the case of I.
G. Baker VS.. John j. Hea1y was sold un-
der decree of the court Saturday morning
and was represented in the following lots; !;
Ill and II in block l55, lots 5 to IA, inclu-
sive, in block ~ and lot % in block 16.
The sale included only Mr.. Healy's inter
est in the property, and what that interest
is was not definitely known. The bid
ding was therefore nominal, and the
property was knocked down to [. G. Ba-
ker &c Co.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
RAILROAD MATERIAL BY RIVER.
l.. w. BaUes, Who Has the Contract fol
Laying the M. G. Rails, States
Case iL Point.

Mr.. L. w. Bates, the principal member
of large firm Of contractors and lumber
dealers in Washington territory, arrived
IN the city Thursday from Great Falls
and returned next morning. Mr.. Bates
has secured the contract for laying all the
rails of the Montana Central, and he ex-
poets to begin work by July 1st-if the
deadlock does not interfere-and continue
until all the track is laid as far as graded.
Mr. Bates is not unfamiliar with this coan-
try, having passed through with Thomas
+. Roberts and party, who made recon-
noissance for the Northern Pacific railway
company in 1872.
AS regards shipping rails DY river MIR.
Bates informed the RIVER Press represen-
tative that he was engaged at one time in
laying track in Washington territory when
all the material was shipped by river, and
the obstacles to be overcome were much
greater than would be experienced in ship
ping up the Missouri. They were compelled
to handle the material several times, ship
plng Dy steamer up the Columbia until
the rapids were reached, and then re-ship-
ping to narroW-gauge road around the
rapids, and again transferring to a steam
er. At all the rapids, two or three in
number, the same programme was gone;
through, and still the material was laid
down for $500 per ton.
The firm of Bates & Co. are engaged in
the lumber business very extensively, hav-
ing several mills and yards at different.
points in Washington territory. Mr..
Bates expressed himself as being surprised
to find Fort Benton such substantial
town, for at the time Of his former. visit
the place bore no such evidences of pros
perity. He shares The belief of every one
who has visited the city that bright fu-
ture is before lis and season of great
business activity will in due time overtake
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
Almost Drowned.

George Hall, one of The cowboys en-
ployed by Floweree, was nearly drowned
In the Marias q few days ago. He at
tempted to cross the stream where the wa
ter was very deep and horse and rider
went out of sight and were carried down
the stream fully one hundred yards before
Hall again came to the surface. He imme-
diately sank again and as he came up an
other cowboy went into the stream an1
managed to get him ashore. He was un-
conscious, but the heroic measures usually
taken on such occasions were applied with
good effect, and he soon recovered. The
horse was drowned and seems almost a
miracle that Hall had not shared the same
fate. Hall is nephew Of Sam Hall an
old time resident Of Helena who died sew
eral years ago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
Capture of the ''Kld.o

Chas. Rogers, alias f'the kid" forgel
|hd bad citizen generally, was captured
hursday by Deputy Sheriff Coatsworth
the mouth Of the Dry fork on the Ma
Ras When the deputy sheriff came upon
I'm he was indulging in the luxury of a
|ash. He first accosted Coatsworth, and
'sked him where he was going.
10 Macleod" says Tom.
That just strikes me and if you have
Y objections I'll go along with you"
All right" Tom replied, s.julnp right
t. The kid did 50 and was taken to Fort
Ionrad, nothing being said about arresting
'n. The following morning when Tom
Ess getting his receipts for meals and
Raslng the youngster spied the name OF
Iuerln McDevitt on the receipt. He
Pemea quite astonished and told Coats
oteh that he would be id If he went
1sA 10 town alive in the buggy. Tom
equally emphatic and said ssI'll be
-, ~ II you don't" suiting the action
''e word, ne collared the young man
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
River.

The steamer Benton was launched last
Tuesday.
The Benton and Judith, the largest boats
On the upper river, will be on their way to
the head of navigation in a short time.
Capt. Joe Todd is coming up this time
fully cooked and primed with speech, in
case he should meet another reception
This is what the Tribupe says about it:
The Rosebud will leave for Fort Benton
to-day, and Captain Todd, who nearly lost
two Of his men yesterday through their ex-
hibition of pugilistic friendship, says that
he will take as fine speech Of acknowl-
edgement and thanks with him as has ever
been delivered from the hurricane deck of
a steamboat. He asserts that the people of
Benton surprised him so completely that
he did not do himself justice, and he is now
waiting for an opportunity to redeem his
reputation as an orator.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
The Montana Central.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, May 28.-C. A. Broadwater
who has just returned from the east, says
that no arrangements have been made with
the Northern Pacific relative to freight
tariff on the rails, and there is no prospect
that they will be Immediately shipped.
On the Rimini division the grade will be
completed by Saturday, and if the rails
were on hand trains would be running to
Rimini in fifteen days. On the Great
Falls division the surveyors are now rum
ming lines on both sides of the Missouri
to determine the preferable route, but
more particularly the best point for bridg-
ing. The choice lies between the vicinity
of Ulidia and near the falls. Other things
being equal, the falls will be chosen.
Hill has been thinking for some time
past about building through line from
Helena to the head of navigation on Lake
Superior. His line will likely consist of
three divisions, one from Helena to Ben
ton, one from Benton to DEVILS lake, and
one from DEVILS lake to Duluth.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
British Cabinet Council

LONDON, May 22.--The cabinet met at
noon and is still in session. The confer
ence is generally regarded as exception
ally important and as bearing directly on
the political crisis. When the cabinet had
been in session half an hour a special
messenger was dispatched after Baron
Herschell, lord high chancellor. He was
at the time engaged in a great lawsuit, but
the nature of his summons induced him
to cancel his engagement and repair at
once to the cabinet meeting. It is stated
that the cabinet will certainly decide
whether or not the government will dis
solve parliament and go to The country on
the premier's Irish policy.
LATER. The meeting Of the cabinet
lasted an hour and twenty minutes. A
few minutes after adjournment Gladstone
started for Windsor castle to see the queen.
It is rumored that he will advise the queen
to Immediately dis olive parliament.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
10 be Captured or Killed.

Wilcox, A. T., May 24.-The Indians
having been forced into small section of
country north of the railroad and troops
after each Of the bands, and every water
hole guarded, it is only question Of a
very short time when they will be sur
rounded and captured. They are all head
ed for the San Carlos reservation, where
they will meet with quite different re-
ception from former times, as the orders
are Imperative to kill all the hostiles ap-
preaching the reservation, which is well
guarded by troops and friendly Indians.
General Miles has offered $50 rewards for
each Indian or head of an Indian brought
in here, and $4,000 for Geronimo or his
head
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
SANDERS MEDICINE.
Posthumous Election Paper Picked
up on the Street.
Herald.

[Herald.l
| A lot of waste paper was dumped out in
the street recently, and the winds of spring
prevailing at the time soon scattered them
along thoroughfares in all directions
Among the lot an old telegram was picked
up by the breeze and carried far away.
How long it gyrated around town is not
known, but yesterday it was noticed f1ut-
tering along the sidewalk by a citizen OF
Helena, who out Of idle curiosity picked it
up and read it. 1t was evidently docu-
ment Of some past political campaign in
which the ''Old War Horse scented the
battle from afar and galloped to the breach.
The telegram is dated Benton, 25th-
neither month nor year given-and is ad-
dressed TO prominent Democrat chief
tain of Helena, who was then in Miles
City. 1t reads as follows:
BENTON, 25, 188-.
Information to hand that there are one
hundred and fifty votes at the crossing Of
the Little Missouri which need doctoring.
AS Sanders medicine has been admins
tered, send some one to prescribe an
emetic.
(Signed) j. j. HEALY.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
The Missouri River Route.

! Of all the methods Of reaching the easi
which are offered to US we commend the
river route as being one. of the most de-
| lightful steamboat trips in America. Tits
certain that nowhere can be found such q
diversity of scenery. After leaving Ben
ton on one Of the elegantly appointed
steamers Of the famous Power line, the
traveller IS treated to surprises innumera-
BILE. The boat glides swiftly down the
stream, and for a distance of more than
one hundred miles below the mouth of the
Marias there is brought to view some of
the grandest and most picturesque scenery
on the continent. What particularly at
tracts the attention is the wonderful rock
formations in the vicinity Of Eagle creek.
Here the rocks assume such fantastic
shapes that it only requires the slightest
help Of the Imagination to make it appear
as if one were living in another age, sur
rounded, as il seems, by lordly palaces and
temples. Huge walls which might have
been laid bv race of giants, Cathedral
rock with its towers and domes shining in
the sun, make up a picture which will not
soon be forgotten. Citadel rock, Steam
boat rock, and other wonderful forma-
tions are passed in rapid succession and
when they are passed and the main feature
of the scenery and the bold bluffs covered
with fir and pine give place to the prairie
country, the awe which the traveller has
felt. gives way to normal feeling. Still,
after all, the entire tripis not devoid OIL
as the military posts and Indian
agencies are visited the feeling of Weari-
ness which might otherwise oyertake one,
is happily obviated. A volume would
contain the wonders to be seen.
All this taken into consideration with the
treatment received, while on
board one of these steamers adds greatly |
70 the enjoyment of the trip. It is rule
with the company to employ only conpe-
.ent, reliable men to have the manage
nent Of their boats and the excellent SER
7ice which is noticeable is due to this fact
slone. The best pilots and engineers
make the trip even more safe than if tray
cling IN Pullman car. Again we COM
mend the Great River Route to the east.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
The Glorious Fourth.

AS the 4th of July approaches it occurs
to Us that nothing has been done towards
a proper and patriotic observance of the
day. Two years ago big preparations
were made, and the goddess of liberty in
a chariot, surrounded by allegorical fig
ures representing the thirteen original
states, followed by citizens on horseback,
in carriages and on foot, preceded by the
Fort Assinaboine band, were among the
attractive features of the day. We do
hope that the patriotism of the residents
of Fort Benton has not been allowed to
die out, and that the glorious and immor-
tai heroes, who with their blood cemented
the foundation and raised the fair fabric
of the republic will ever remain fresh in
the hearts of the people. If, we fail to
celebrate the children growing up amongst
US will be inquiring who Washington was,
what he did, and what he did it for. The
judicious expenditure Of a small amount
will suffice to keep his memory green in
the hearts Of the rising generation. Even
if it is necessary to sacrifice an eye or
finger by the injudicious use Of powder,
at all events, the boy who is to be MANNED
will never forget Washington or the 4th
of July. We would be glad to see meet
ing held and subscription paper started
for the purpose Of finding out how much
can be raised to purchase powder, fire.
works, ETC., and pay an artilleryman. AL
most any one will receive subscriptions
for this worthy and patriotic purpose. If
this cannot be done let us have a picnic,
a spread-eagle Grafton and other concomi-
tants. By all means let, us celebrate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02

and politely assisted him into the buggy,
brought him to town, and lodged him
safely in Jail. The evidence against him
seems to be conclusive.
The kid was brought up for examination
ia the probate court Saturday morning.
After the usual interrogations, he was
asked what he had to say.
'H-l, I'm guilty." was the response.
''Do you wish to enter that as your
plea, " asked the judge mildly. ST don It
want to see no lawyers; I did it fast
enough" he answered.
On the strength of this he was bo und
oyer in the sum of $500 to await the action
of the grand jury. In default of bail he
was committed to the county jail.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
A Runaway.

team belonging to one of the Connolly
pros. took fright Saturday morning and ran
EPWay The driver, Hubert Moran, was
E0ading household goods for Great Falls at
\. c. Power & Bros warehouse. When
Ehe animals started he grabbed the lines,
Rnd attempted to hold them in but finding
ne could not do 50, jumped from the wagon
snd struck on his side, injuring him pret-
y severely. The horses ran around the
warehouse, struck one of the posts on the
eVee, which set them free from the wagon,
Ead finally brought up in the corral back
| Wackerlin's store. Twenty dollars will
Royer the damage.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
a RECKLESS ROAD AGENT.
An Attempt to Hold up the Glendale Coach
The Driver Shot and Killed.

MELRosE, M. T., May 22.-The stage
running between this place and Glendale,
owned by j. t. Murphy 6 Co. Of Helena,
was held up by road agents this evening
about nine O'Clock, two miles from here.
The Driver, George Ferguson, was shot
and killed, but no enc else was hurt.
There were five passengers on the stage
two men, two ladies and little girl. AS
the stage was passing between the bluff
and the creek man stepped out and said
S'Whoa," and instantly fired at the driver
with shotgun. Four or five buck shot
entered the drivers right eye. He fell for
ward over the dashboard and struck on the
tongue and doubletrees. T.. G. Merchant,
travelling man from San Francisco, who
was riding by his side, caught him and
succeeded in keeping him from falling to
the ground. AS soon as the gun was dis
charged the team started to run away.
Mr.. Ledoux, a business man of Glendale,
who was riding on the second seat, stepped
over into the drivers seat, caught the mail
bag, which was slipping out Of the coach,
and took the leins and drove into Glendale
at full speed. Sheriff Jones and a posse
Of armed and mounted men are securing
the country in all directions. The road
agent was dressed in a canvas suit and
wore a white hat. A reward of two hun
dred and twenty-five dollars is offered. for
the capture of the guilty party.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
Eads' Schemes.

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Conger
presented in the Senate to-day report of
the commerce committee on the Eads' ship
railway bill. In the report the committee
says the project is a practicable one and
that the net annual revenues of the road
will be in excess Of the amount guarall-
teed by Mexico and the United States.
The opinion is expressed that the aggregate
amount (S7, SOC, ,0001 will not have to be adj
Vanced by the government. The commit
tee report back the accompanying bill as a
substitute for senate bill No.5s4, with the
recommendation that it do pass.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
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Capital Glean1ngs.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Col. Lewis
Merrill of the 7th cavalry, having been
found incapactated for active service, is
placed upon the retired list from to-day.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-The senate COM
mittee< on commerce are engaged every day
in the consideration of the river and harbor
bill. Few changes are made as it passed
the house, though there are important
amendments pending.
The votes to-day on the oleomargarine
bill in the house, on taking it up, is ae-
cepted as an indication that it will be pas
sed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
Northern Pacific Branches.

Speaking of branch lines Gen. Ander
sonss4id the graders We're making rapid
progress on the Spokane Falls e Palouse
and would have twenty five miles ready
for the traeklayers rs soon as the steel
could be gotten there. Il il now proposed
to build the Rimini branch from Wiekes
instead of Helena, as q better line can be
found. The distance from Wickes to Ri
mini is eighteen miles. Surveys for the
new line are now making. They will be
completed IN day or two, and the con-
tract for building the line will be made as
soon rs the profiles have been made and
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
Rewards offered.

Special to the River Press.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Nothing is
known at the war department. regarding
the action Of Gen. Miles in offering re-
wards for the Apaches, dead or alive. It
is stated that if such is the case it is an act
for which Gen. Miles alone is responsible
and that it will not be sanctioned by the
war department.. There are no funds
available for such a purpose.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26.-The reward
for the heads Of Indians was not made by
Gen. Miles, but it was made by the citi-
zens of the territory. They requested
That the money be paid through Gen.
Miles.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
Struck OIL IN the Desert.

DENVER, May 28.-While sinking an ar
tesian well on the premises of Ex-Governor
Evans in the heart of the city, oil was
struck at a depth Of eleven hundred feet.
Old oil men from Pennsylvania say the in
dications are good for a big flow. The
we'll will be sunk several hundred feet
deeper. Great excitement prevails over
the find. ...=
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02

members. After an hours discussion the
recommendation was agreed to. The new
members will be elected by ballot and
serve during the unexpired year, which
ends in October. Permanent headquarters
are to be opened in Philadelphia, and if
necessary the board will sit throughout
year. A resolution was adopted giving
Powderly the power to recall the commits
sions of all the organizers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
Dominion Legislation.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 26.-To-night the
senate defeated the Chinese bill. This
means that Cinnamon can come and 60 as
they please. The people Of British Col
umbia ought to have been satisfied with the
measure as it was, instead of risking it for
the sake Of few trif1ing amendments. TO
the death which it has met. A discussion
took place on Riel, Senator Trudel leading
the fight. He spoke for over three hours,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-06-02
Piercing the Park With Steel.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-In reply to in
quiries as to the advisability of the con-
struction of the Cinabar and Clark's Fork
railroad in the Yellowstone park, Gen.
Sheridan has written letter saying:
A railroad through the park is not in har-
mony with the objects for which the res
ervation was created, and if permitted
would be q precedent for various others
already projected. The game is collecting
in great numbers, and if not disturbed will
continue to do so.
Rufus Hatch of New York was heard
in opposition to the road.