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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
Millionaire Child Yet Unborn.

The will of Juan Pedro Ferry, who died
recently in Paris, and which was filed in
New York, leaves four-fifths of an estate,
valued at $6,00)0JO, to a child vet unborn.
One-iifth OF the property is bequeathed To
the testator's wife, Kate l.. Ferry. The
will is dated September rs last The clause
giving four fifths To the expected child is
said to Ice in strict accordance with the
Spanish law, which insists upon that pro
vision for the children.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
ARTHUR DEAD.
The Ex-PreSident's Death Sudden
and Unexpected.
A Sketch OF His Life.

New York, NOVEMBER lS-Ex-P President
Chester A. Arthur died at D O'Clock this
morning. The news though not unexpect-
ed came as great surprise owing to the
supposed Improvement in his condition
during his sojourn in New London. Conn.
He began TO sink rapidly shortly after
midnight, and by o'clock it was known
that death was approaching. He passed
away without apparent pain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
Indian outrages in Montana.

Indian outrages continue despite the
fact that the country is patrolled by
troops from Fort Custer. On Sunday
night week ago the stables on Oldham's
ranch, across the line in wyoming south
of Custer. were burned by the Indians and
80 head OF good horses stolen. Ranchmen
and cowboys are following the trail of the
robbers. Other depredations are reported
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
Roxcottsd Ont OF Business.

A tradesman Of Dublin. who has gone
into bankruptcy, explained TO the court
boycotted by the National League, the eff
feet Of which was TO reduce his business six
ty per cent. The judge before whom the case
was tried said that under the circum-
stances an offer TO the creditors of five
shillings on the pound would be reason
n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
A CHASTITY Trophy.

Dispatches from Afghanistan state that
the Afghan troops, after severe fight, de-
featcd the GhilZal rebels and sent 10 cart
loads OF heads OF rebels TO Cabul.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
kilograms Of Coincidence.

As soon as the report of the death OF Ex-
President Arthur was confirmed kilograms
OF coincidence came pouring in from all
sections of the country. President Cleve-
land addressed the following TO Mrs Nc
Elroy, the ex-president's sister:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
WN,uTNgroN Nov IL 1895

W
Mrs. John McElroy, lY3 Lexington ave
nue.. New York city: Accept my heartfelt
sympathy in your personal grief and the
expression OF my sorrow for the death Of
one who was my kind and considerable
friend. The people OF the country will
sincerely mourn the loss of citizen who
served them well in their highest trusts
and won their affection by an exhibition
of the best traits of the true American
character. GROVER CLEVELAND.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
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Another Railway.

The Montana Western r. R. is the la
test. Articles have been filed in the office
of Territorial Secretary Webb incorporat-
ing the Montana Western Railroad Com
pany with capital of $3.50, 900. The in
corporators are the following we'll known
business men of Missoula, the first six men
toned being trustees OF the company for
the first three months: Andrew B. Ham
mond, christopher 2. Higgins, Washing
ton J. Mccormick, VIM. G. Murphy, Thes.
O, Marshall, E. A. Wintanley, Gustavus A.
Wolf and Frank L. Worden.
The object Of the new corporation is to
build, equip and operate q railroad from
Drummond (seVenty two miles west Of
Helena on the Northern Pacific mp Flint
Creek valley to Philipsbulg and eventual
ly from there via the Warm Springs to a
junction with the Utah s. Northern near
Silver Bow. The preliminary survey of
the line is now in progress, and active OPP
erations in the construction of the road will
be commenced as soon as the season is
fairly open.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
COMMUTE YOUR HoMEsTEADs.
rhe Secretary of the Interior Overrules
Sparks Decision on this Question

4 few days ago we had information Of a
rumor to the effect that Secretary Lamar
had overruled the decision Of Commis-
sioner Sparks in regard to committing
homesteads, and now we are able 70 state
positively that such is the case. Follow
ing is the substance of the decision as Civ
en- il the dispatches Ut the 10th inst:
The secretary OF the interior has render
ed a decision in the eX-parTe case of James
Britt iii reversing the decisionSof the gem
eral land office of November II, 1885,
which held that undersection 2.26l Of the
revised statutes, a person who was eilt :
tied to but one pre-emption light could not
be permitted to commute homestead entry
into cash entry under section 2,301 of
the revised statutes, is this would be
equivalent to 4 second exercise Of the same
right. In respect to the interests involved
his decision is regarded by the land office
officials as the most important land decis-
ion made by the interior department. for
many wears
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
Special Meeting of the City Counc1a.

A special meeting. of the city council
was held last evening at the clerks office.
All the members were present excepting
Aldermen Leaning and Browne. The
bids for filling and cross-walks, as called
for by advertisement, were submitted, and
and the contract for filling awarded to G.
@. Kendall. Two bids for cross walks
were rejected, and the chairman Of the
committee on streets and alleys authorized
to make private contract not to exceed
the sum of $75 for the work.
Owing to the continued absence OF Al
derman Browne, vacancy was declared
in the fourth ward.
All the unfinished business was cleaned
up and the affairs Of the city put in shape
for the new board OF aldermen.
The council then adjourned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24

ally with the Indian. Not only was he
filled with anazement, but the conviction
forced itself upon his mind that il the
sight Of II i'm who had in his hand the 0es-
TIMES of nations, as we'll as the fortunes. Of
individuals, no accounting would be ac-
ceptabie until the remaining Indians,
through the energy. and beneyolence Of the
government, had been lifted to the plane
OF ouroWn civilization and enriched by the
richestof all earthly boons, American Cit
izen>hip
The education Of the Indian race in
America, he said, wa the solution OF the
Indian problem, and it was the ony solu-
ton. The country was on The righttrack,
the train was III snotioA aid moving for
ward day by day, and unless obstrue'ions
were placed IN the way IL would soon
reach ifs appointed destination-the civili-
cation and citizenship OF the American IN
dians. [Applause.l
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
Will Build From Helena to Benton.


Mr.. G. G.. Griffith tells us that he was
informed a few days ago by Mr.. Hanna
ford, general traffic manager ofthe North
ern Pacific, that his company intended to
build branch road from Helena to Fort
Benton this year. II have this morning.
he said, 'sreceived instructions to have
this line Indicated on ali maps, charts,
etc., issued by the company" This in
formation tallies exactly with that re-
ceived from another high official of the
same road, who is usually well Informed
in regard to the purposes of the company
It begins to look as If there will be some
lively railroad building, and afterwards
competition, between this point and Hele-
ma. So much the better.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24

was received from Pittsburg, Penn,
Tuesday evening. 1t is the purchase
money of their recent sale ofreal estate on
Main street. Yesterday d deed transfer
ring the property to the new owners was
filed with the county clerk.-Herald.
I. S. Simpson, one of the executors OF
the estate of elder Simpson, one OF the
Boston millionaires who owned the prin-
cipal part OF the stock in the Hudson Min
lug company, arrived at the Springs few
days ago. Mr.. Simpson is settling up the
affairs of the estate, and, we understand
is desirous of selling the Nelhart property
-Husbandman.
z. d. HASTE returned last week from
visit of nearly three months in the states
He remained some time at Des Mol.es, 10
wa, where he received a warm welcome
from relatives and friends. MI. HASTE
thinks residents Of Montana would feel
more encouraged if they could realize how
much better we are situated commercially
and financially than people IN the states
at this time Rising Sun.
The .sStetson' and mo Name" hats,
popular articles of head gear III his eoun-
try, will be boycotted at Butte by the
Knights of Labor after May lst, proxs
These hats are already tabooed BY the
Knights because the manufacturers ena-
ploy non-union labor, but as the Rutte
merchants are Ia gely stocked with them
| they have been given until the time des1g-
mated to get rid of the same. After that
| date if the merchants offer these articles
for sale their stores will be boycotted gem
orally.
George Wilkes and Joseph Reilly
(whose aliases are Willis and Elliott1 arc
in arrest in New York for swindlings
These are the sscrooks'' who last year
opened operations from Oregon-at least
they are charged to be the same-and by
forged checks, letters, ETC., scooped up at
least $5, 900 from Helena and Butte banks,
and later perpetrated like frauds on Chey-
enne, San Francisco, Rochester, New
York, and other banks-in all making a
'sclean up'' of eighty odd thousand dollars.
It is understood evidence has been obtain
led duplicating them as the criminals, and
if that proves to be true they should be
vigorously dealt with.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
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An Indian Raid.

We have great respect for the native
american Indian, and especially those of
The Blackfeet persuasion. We have
camped in their lodges broken bread with
Them, curled up in their robes, got tieas
ali over us and perhaps something else.
AVe are really grateful for the kindness
which has been extended to us by these
noble specimens of pure American man
hood and womanhood, but when they
leave their native lair, SO to speak, and
visit our settlements, peform scavenger
labor, and steal our goods and chattles' our
Respect diminishes in proportion to the
amount stolen from us. Yesterday a fe-
male Indian visited our residence and a
Ratchet lying near the hen coop was gob-
bled up and taken bodily away. We had
Rse for that hatchet, and as it involves an
Expenditure of dollar and half, we are
haturally indignant and hope that our
peace officers will extend the strong arm
VI the law and urge upon the Indians the
aecessity OF returning to their homes, il
hey have any if not, to pay visit to
heir dear relatives at the agency. For
fpnately there is nothing else on the prem
!ses but an ak and the fence that they can
AXE, but we would like to preserve them,
ss the fence belongs to our landlord and
Ehe ak is used in our matutinal labor Of
5Aisng an appetite. The Indians must 60.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
A SHOOTING sCRAPE.
Hank Forbes rr1es to Put Daynght
Through the ssRlack K1d''

One 81 the pas'ties to the following at
fray, F.rbts, il we'll known IN this Sec
ton. The accannt is from a Calgary pa
pers
"A somewhat serious shooting atfray
took place on Thursday night at Il dance
going vi at Jack Ellis old restaurant.
The participants were one John Bertrand, ,
otherwise the ''Black Kid" and Hank
Forbes, formerly a stock detective en-
ployed by the stock association al Macleod.
It appears that there was a scarcity OF
partners in The dance, and Forbes took UNI
bragg at the Kid, who insisted on being
ION the floor every time. Approaching
the gay Kid, Forbes said, esYou black
you, want to do some of this
dancing myself" The epithet was an
swered by blow which fnored Forbes,
who was more or less drunk. The by
ISLANDERS intertered and Forbes left the
place. Proceeding over town he secured
a six shooter and returned. Entering the
room he exposed the weapon and made
for the Kid, who instantly dropped on to
his knees. and tried to gain the door by
crawling between Forbes legs. When in
this position Forbes fired twice i'll rapid
succession. The first bullet went through
the Kid'sllhat and grazing the scalp par
TALLY stufsaed the man. The second shot
pierced tile floor. In the excitement. the
Kid recovering, got. outside. Forbes fol-
lowed him ard just as the Kid was passing
around the corner of the building, brought
him to earth with shot which inflicted q
slight wound in the side. Forbes walked
up and fired again, the ball this time cut
ting the sleeve and scratching the right
forearm. The attack was then abandoned.
and Forbes shortly made himself scarce.
The Kid is not dangerously wounded, but
his escape is almost a miracle. Forbes
whereabouts are unknown. The police
are in search.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
The Gun Club.

There were six members of the Fort
Benton Gun club contesting for the gold
badge on Saturday afternoon. Each
member was entitled to thirty shots. The
three highest scores were: Wackerlin,
25; Lee, q; Patterson q. Mr.. Wacker-
lin took.the prize. The shooting was re-
markable considering the strong wind
which was blowing, the average being
1922; 112 balls were broken out of a possi-
bic 15O. Next Saturday, weather permit
ting, another match will come off. We
understand that any member winning the
badge three times i'm succession will be
allowed to retain possession; until then
it will be open to competition.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
The Indians Friend.

WASHINGTON, March lin the House
TO day, Wellborn, Of Texas, closed The de-
bate on the Indian appropriation bill. He
said the history Of Lie Indian policy was i
dark record OF broken treaties, fraudulent
devices and treacherons practices. The
government had entirely forfeited the con-
f1denee ofstl.e Indians. When he reflected
that this mighty dsanain reached from the
great lakes Of the north TO the southern
seas and covered the vast extent between
the two oceans; when he was reelected that
this vast imperial territory had been wrest-
ed from the Indians, he was filled with
aulazement that the gentleman complained
that the government VAS dealing LOO liber-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
Direct Mail Service to Nelhart.

There is already mail service as far as
Clendenin. A mail route connecting Ben
ton with that point would, we think, be
very beneficial to all concerned. .-Hus-
bandman.
There is now mail service from this city
to Clendenin, but as that is a roundabout
road to Nelhart and can only be Travelled
on surs-footed horseback, it is not the mail
connection with Neihart we need. If SER
vice were established from Kibbey to Nei-
hart, the route would be direct, stages
could run through and all travel between
Benton and White Sulphur Springs would
90 that way, instead Of around by Helena
or Martinsdale.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
A. Birthday Party.

Little Mamie Baker entertained her
young friends at a birthday party Mon
day afternoon, Mamie having reached the
age Of five years. The entertainment was
certainly as elegant a child's party as was
ever given in Fort Benton. Mamie made
a charming hostess and performed her
part as we'll as if she was of more ma
ture age. The supper table was a marvel
of elegance and the children behaved
splendidly. The table was lighted with
candles and was loaded with goodies dear
to children's hearts. About five o'clock
the party broke UP and the little ones de-
parted for their homes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
The Helena Court House Muddle.

Another chapter is added to the Helena
4purt house imbroglio by the report of the
rand jury, which peremptorily demands
bat the commissioners resign their office.
ehe following is the resolution on the
Nbject, incorporated In the report OF the
fand jury:
\ Res9locd, That the board of county COM
9issioners having failed and refused to
imply with the requests Of the taxpayers
Jade through their representatives, the
|Ast grand jury, and having shown an Ut
W disregard of their official obligations
Rhd Of the rights Of the citizens, we now
Eemand In the interest of Lewis " Clarke
bunty that Francis Pope, John j. Ellis
hd David Iii. Cuthbert Immediately re-
Agn their positions as county commission
Hs of this county.
This was unanimously adopted by the
Rand jury, and the following list OF the
Aembers of that body will show that they
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
Butler and His Legal Practice.

Scarcely a week passes that Gen. BEN
jamin T. Butler does not appear as counsel
before the supreme court. So frequent
are the generals visits to Washington
that his presence on the streets attracts no
more attention than it does in Boston
The generals home is still at Lowell, but
his principal law office is at Boston, which
city has been his headquarters for years.
One of the generals Massachusetts
friends tells me that the stories that he is
financially crippled are the purest
imagination, and that he is richer to-day
than at any previous time in his history.
His manufacturing interests in New Eng
land are no less prosperous than for years
past, while his fees as an attorney are
said to aggregate s150,000 annually.
By his legal brethren Gen. Butler is re-
garded as not only successful lawyer
financially, but professionally, as well.
His great success in winning suits lies in
the fact OF his intense earnestness. He
makes an honest endeayor to win every
case intrusted to his care. This is far
greater consideration than the emolu-
ments which may accrue to him, How
ever tricky Butler may be in politi cal
nanipulations, IN his private relations he
i scrupulously honorable. If person
places a case LID MS hants winch ms intel
igence tells him ono OF the half q
lozen bright young men associated
with him can handle quite as well as
inself, he tells his visitor SO. by do
}g this, he says. aTou N.l lessen the at
ornes's fees grssat.5., VIE yofr matter
will receive my personal attention upon
All points where my associate may need
instruction Gen Butler has q serious
objection to appearing rs counsel in mI---
der trials He ercatlF prefers civil cults.
lie says murder case worries linn. 1o
becomes interested TO such an extent that
he can not sleep or think OF anything else.
He sturdily refuses to appear in such
eases except where the pressure brought
to bear. il TOP strong TIL be resisted
Washington Cor. Chicago News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24

WASHINGTON, D. c., March II, 1886.
ET. W. G.. (onrdd, Benton, Montana:
DEAR SIR:-I am in receipt of. your val
ued favor of the Sd inst. and note con-
tents with much interest. am delighted
ito hear such favorable news relative to
1.-THE probable extension Of the coal railroad
sto Butte. Such connection with cheap
Rtuel and navigable waters as this move
.ment contemplates will be of infinite ad-
vantage to Butte as we'll as to your city.
The question of throwing open the Black
foot reservation is very important one to
our territory, and L will do all in nay
power to aid your committee and Mr..
Toole to accomplish it. I hope soon to
meet your committee here. Mr.. Toole
has the matter we'll in hand, and feels
confident of success.
Yours, very respectfully,
w. A. CLARK.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
se-sasssEzals
Not AasaIy Caught on the wing.

Instantaneous photography is not what
: is cracked up to be, and although
I've had occasion to investigate every
IN or proposition that would give a
pid print or catch notorious crook on
-e wing, / have never succeeded. The
s,ooks are too fly to stand around while
on square up your portable camera to
atch their face, and they quickly turn
their backs on you. No, these instantane-
Gus cameras are good only where you are
certain Of light, and have your objects at
an exact distance to meet the require
ments Of your lens. Even then, with
everything favorable, you can only catch
a figure less than an inch high that can
not developed by the best photograph.
ers. Henry NeWbold, Police Pnotog-
rapher
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
THE RESERVATION.
encouraging Letters From Gov.
Hauser and Hon. w. A.. Clark.
The Committee Actively at Work. CO.
operating With Delegate Tools, and
all Confident of Success.

The suhjoned letters will be read with
delight by the citizens Of northern Mon
t.na who are so vitality interested in the
matter of the opening Of the great north
ern reservation. The fact that SO power
fnl . committee as Governor Hauser, Hon.
Martin Maginns and Hon. w. "A. Clark,
in cooperation with Delegate Toole, are
now actively at work at Washington III
hehalf of ti,is measure, leaves little room
n doubt successful issue:
NEW YORK, March 13, 1886.
Z. e. Collins:
S1R:-Yours, enclosing the resolutions
of your citizens meeting, is received.
Beug in entire sympathy with the OBJ
iects and aims of the meeting, and thor
oughly endorsing the resolutions, L cheer
fully accept the truss and will gladly CO.
operate with the committee.
Our delegate, j. K. Toole, has done
effective work and will, / am confident
gladly accept the assistance OF the COM
mittee. 1 will add that have, in connec-
ton with Toole, interviewed several MEM
bers of the senate and house, and find
nearly all of them in favor of cutting
down the reservations, which inclines me
to the opinion that the necessary legisla'
tion will be obtained. ........
Have just left Maj Maginnis and W. A,
Clark, and we have arranged to go to
Washington on Monday, the 18th. CLARK
who left Washington yesterday, informs
me that Toole is confident OF success and
thinks the cooperation Of the committee
will insure it. Respectfully,
S. Il. HAUSER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-03-24
Cream of the News.

Floods are prevailing IN many parts of
Germany.
| The president celebrated his 10th birth
| day on the 18th inst.
The Mikado of Japan will contribute
$500 to the Grant monument fund.
/ The Gould strike is nearing its end and
the strikers will not gain one single point
by it.
The tension in the English cabinet con-
tinues and disruption is likely to occur
at any moment
Brigadier-General O. 0. Howard has
been nominated by the president to be ma
jor general, vice Pope, retired.
The new census of Japan makes the
population Of that empire $500 900,
about the same as that Of the United
States.
George @. Cannon, the polyg, tailed to
respond when his name was called in
court and thereby forfeits his bail to the
amount of $685. 900.
Judgment has been rendered against
". 5. Warner, implicated in the Ferdi-
nand Ward rascality, for $1,401, ,9Os.79
in the New York courts.
At Carrolltoa, Miss, q few davs AGO.
the blacks and whites got into a fracas
which resulted in the death Of twelve Of
the former, at the hands of a mob.
Some startling disclosures ii aldermanic
frauds have been disclosed in New York
City. ltsseems that the Broadway railway
franchise was secured by the eabsolufe mr.
chase Of q few Of the aldermen.
Some time before the failure of Grant
& Ward, Mrs. Virginia Corbin.
General Grants sister, entrusted Col.
Grant with $4,000, which he invested
with the firm. A day or two ago Mrs.
Grant sent certified check for the money
from the publishers Of her late husbands
book.
Miss Abigail &. Bates died on the 18Th
at seituate, Miss, aged SO years. She
was one Of the two heroines who. during
the war of 1912, drove the British forces
from that harbor by eoneealing them-
selves ii the bushes and playing vigorous
" upon fife and drum, thereby leaelino
the enemy to believe that large force
was ready to receive them.
The following appointments have been
.f