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den and settles down into a nice ready
made house. Our girls are bread winners
and no mistake. They are up to all sorts
Of schemes, such as ranching, herding OF
sheep or cattle, school superintendent and
even politics.
The latter should be expected, however,
as the females of Montana have the right
of suffrage extended to them in case they
happen to be taxpayers, as nearly every
woman in the territory is a taxpayer, why,
of course, she votes, as she has perfect
right to do.
There is no question but that female
suffrage is a benefit to Montana. Female
Jurors in cases which involve ntemper-
ance, breaches Of promise, gaming would
hang a culprit on moderate testimony
Yet with all this. girls are scarce in Mon
tana. The town of Maiden, near by the
county seat Of Fergus county, whose
name is suggestive of wit, beauty, ETC., is,
in fact, safe retreat for bachelors, since
there is not an unmarried lady in the
town. Sadie, whence these lines are be-
ing penned, is community Of forlorn
bachelors, with not female within ra-
ditls of fifteen miles, excepting the Grow
sauaws in the neighboring Indian camp.
One old bachelor wandering around the
village has a $40, 900 bank account and no
one to help him spend it..
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
Another War Cloud.

LONDON, July Especial dispatches
agree in describing the outlook in the east
as gloomy. The massing of Russian troops
in Ressarabia has caused great adxiety.
The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Con-
stantinople says there is a general belief
that war between Russia and Austria will
not be long delayed. The Russian govern
ment is pressing the porte to pay the in
demnity money due Russia.
A dispatch to the News from Salonica
says that Russian agents are swarming all
over Macadona. The Russian newspapers
urge Russia to intervene in Bulgaria, unless
Prince Alexander be speedily deposed by
his own subjects. European newspapers
regard Russia's action at Bartoum as a re-
ply to England's sympathy with Bulgaria.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
sharp Advance in Wheat.

CHICAGO, July 7.-During the first hour
on 'ehange, there were some wild scenes
in wheat. August opened at s225. Anav-
alanche of offerings Were brought out,
which worked the values down a little, but
the shorts came out in force and with al
most no stops. August advanced to 833s.
The market was greatly excited. The rap
id advance caused the suspension of John
W. Rumsey, an old member Of the board.
The amount involved cannot be yet learn
ed. There has been within a week
straight advance il wheat Of eight cents
per bushel.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
The SmokeIa0use Lode.

Comfy IL Foote have received advance
sheets Of late decisions relating to the Pub
lie Lands, comprising q decision BY seere-
tary Lamar, certified Up to Attorney Gen
.eral Garland, in the matter of the Smoke
house Lode, which covers u large part OF
the toWnsite Of Butte and the heart OF the
business portion Of theciFy. This lode was
located before the toWnsite, was applied iar
and has given rise to much litigation,
every claimant under the toWnsite. patent
having resisted the claimants, under the
mineral patenr. Certain residents q Butte
also annlled to the general land Office ask
ING that the United States institute pro-
eaedings to set aside the millerald patent.
Secretary Lamar's decision relates 70 this
application a refuses i; IT, Ias a,eres sserslaI court
I'M se asas,.ra . and SAYS: lin my opinion
this n si ruling fsa correct exposition q the
law. independent,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
Building Toward Montana.

A railroad contractor who was in town
yesterday, left the west end of the Manito-
ba extension about one week ago. lie says
that the line was then out something less
than 100 miles from Devils Lake. Over
5000 men and about 900 teams were in
constant employment, the work was going
forward at the rate Of two miles per day,
both in grading and track-laying- During
the coming week the road will be cOmplet-
ed to Bottineau on the Mouse river. While
the subject is not publicly talked among
the construction outfit, it is understood
that from the point where the road strikes
the Mouse river it will follow that valley
for some miles in northWesterly direction
before heading west for Buford and Assina-
heine r. IS believed that the road will
reach Buford before winter and may per-
hans be even farther within the boundaries
of Montana There has been scarcity Of
engineers that has somewhat retarted the
work but there is now a large force and
There will be no further delay from that
cause. The grading WORK is easy tHFotlS u
there are some shot cuts and fills but no
rock work. Contractors take short sections
and as soon as they complete them move
on to the front and the iron follows them
closely. One OF two branches are being
thrown out and they are believed to be in
tended to head off any operations in that
direction that the Northern Pacific may
design. Graders are paid $26 per month
with board, and teams $3.50 per day with
| feed or So. 80 without feed.-Independent
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
w ork OF Congress.

WASHINGTON, July 4-The programme
outlined by the Steering Committee for
the conducting of business in the house
during the coming week, is made up Of
the appropriation bills and land grant for
feiture bills. When the house meets to
morrow be appropriation committee will
make an effort to have the regular suspen-
sion day passed over in order to continue
the consideration Of the deficiency appro-
priation bill. Before final action is reach
ed on that measure the fortifcation appro-
priation bill will have been placed on the
calendar. As the committee has cut
down the appropriations far below the
departmental estimates in preparing that,
bill its consideration IN the house is
likely TO lead to an extended debate.
The public lands committee expect to-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
The Fourth on Otter Creek.
OTTER CREEK, NJ. T., July s, 1886.

OTTER CREEK, NJ. T., July s, 1886.
Editor of the klver Press.
The residents of Otter creek and yicin-
ity celebrated the Fourth of July on Mon
day in q very patriotic manner, somewhat
afrer the good old New England style. At
an early hour a large number OF people
assembled to witness the raising of the
national flag. AS its folds were spread to
the breeze and its bright stars and stripes
caught the CLEANS of the sun, three rous-
ing cheers went up from the assembly,
which were echoed by the surrounding
hills. The ssStar Spangled Banner" was
then sung in a most inspiring manner, and
was followed by "America.o Mr.. Lee, Of
Butte, then delivered very eloquent adj
dress, which called forth great applause.
The tables, which were then spread, fairly
groaned beneath the weight of good things
prepared by the ladies. The banquet was
served in Eaton hall, on the ranch OF Ar
thur w. Ford. The floral decorations
wee exquisite, and too much praise cam
eaa apon the ladies whose
fair hands decorated the tables with such
taste. After the goodies had been slowed
away children's temperance band of
hope was formed, and the little ones, with
their badges of blue and blue satin banner,
marched to music and made an important
feature in the exercises of the day. Then
came the rural sports which were INDUCED
in by young and old, and afforded great
amusement for all. Added to all was some
fine singing, Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Camp
bell presiding at the organ. So passed the
time-honored Fourth of July, 1866. F.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
A Meeting of Democrats .'Agin the Govern
mint of Kelly & Doran.

Sr. PAUL, July /. About $50 democrats
from different parts of the state attended
the anti-Kelly-Doran meeting here this AZ
ternoon. The meeting was called TO order
by j. j. Thornton. Judge Smith, of Still
water, was made permanent chairman.
The principal address was delivered by
Hon. Daniel Buck, of Mankato. He de-
nounced the attempt Of Kelly and Dorant to
control the federal patronage as defiance
to the will Of the people. The address was
adopted amid enthusiasm. Resolutions by
DR.. Ames, of Minneapolis, indorsing the
labor movement and opposing convict la-
Dor were adopted. A lively discussion en-
sued on the resolutions by Thornton, es-
pecially indorsing Secretary Lamar and
Commissioner Sparks, as, he said, they had
snubbed Kelly and Doran. It was urged
by Donnelly and finally adopted.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
A Destructive Fire.

ANACONDA, Mont, July "a great
destruction of cordwood occurred last night
in the camp Of Caplice 6 McCune at the
head Of Mill creek, seven miles from town.
They are contractors for four hundred
thousand cords Of wood for the big smelter
here aud had an immense quantity piled up
at the Mill creek camp. They say many
thousand cords are consumed, but can't
even estimate the loss yet. They are in
sured for $50 900. The fire was not got
under control until this afternoon.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
The Bozeman Lumber Cutting Gases.

BozEMAS, Mont, July 6.-Inspector
Haley is on the warpath because Linde g
Co. attempted to have him arrested on Sat-
urday for interfering with their business,
that he mightspend Sunday iii the Gallatin
county Jail. He had intended to institute
proceedings to-day for interfering in his
investigations as an office of the general
government, but he and his counsel failed
to find any statute providing for that sort
Of q case. Linde s Co, are still cutting
and hauling lumber regardless OF the pro-
hibitory statutes posted Up by Haley, and
the outcome Of the@issues involved are anx-
iously awaited by the people Of the valley
and of the territory.
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in wool would have a tendency to make
clothing cheaper, but he would not let any
one into the sanrot oe l,oxxr .rrac 1lono

iH wool would nave q tendency to make
clothing cheaper, but he would not let any
one into the secret of how it was done.
Mr.. Cooper, upon request, gave his opin-
ion of the Nez Perce campaign. He spoke
very feelinglY Of Gen. O. Q Howard and
related some personal experiences of that
memorable campaign and the capture of
Chief Joseph.
Col. Leaning was called upon TO give
his experience in raising rs per cent Of
lambs, which he did in a very humorous
way. He said, "It's all right about l2o per
cent of lambs. I know how it is. The
way lambs were coming this spring | was
satisfied that not less than 125 or l30 per
cent would be the increase, but when the
tails were docked and we came to an actu-
al show down 85 per cent. was all could
figure out".
Other toasts followed in rapid success
sion to all of which felicitous responses
We're made ssThe banking business, 20.
e. Duer; "The Arrow Greek sheep
ranges" John Hay; "The Tariff L. W.
Peck: s'The shonkin range" John Lep-
ley; 'sThe bar of Montana" S. FL. Mc1n-
tire; "The blue joint pasture Of the big
Muddy" Chas. G. Bynum; tsPhe veto
power" I. z. Collins; s'The Manitoba
railroad and its Montana feeders" D.. Ell.
Farmer; s'The coal fields of Sand Coulee, )"
u. It. Lee; "Boston as a wool Market" j..
A. Macnaughtan; "The best methods of
hireing and retaining sheep shearers,'' c..
S. Gibson.
Between the toasts the Fort Benton
Glee club, consisting of Messrs. Hill,
Westervelt, Todd and MeIntire, rendered
selections from the various operas which
were greeted with great applause. While
the festivities were in progress the popping
of corks never ceased, and wine, wit and
wisdom flowed spontaneously, and the
fun never tagged. Before the supper was
over a committee ascerta.ned that the
number of sheep represented at the table
was III 500, and no one doubled up on
their number under the influence of wine.
Many of the wool growers were from the
adjoining counties of Meagher and Fergus,
while large number whose product is
marketed here were not present. When
the dinner was completed most Of the par
ty adjourned to the adjoining room in the
hotel and spent an hour imbibing wisdom,
beer and champagne.
Taking it altogether the affair was splen-
dialH dialH planned and carried ont and every
one present will bear testimony that it
was one Of the most enjoyable affairs ever
given in Fort Benton.
Thanks are due Mr.. Kolhberg for the
admirable manner in which the part as
signed to him was conducted and to the
committee on arrangements for their zeal
Gus effor is.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
The Girls of Montana.

San Francisco Chronicle: There are
all kinds of women in the northwest.
From the cultured danes Of our best cities
the grade runs all the way down to the
female road agent. But, as a rule, the
girls of Montana are made of the very
best material to be had on the continent.
Scattered all over the broad prairies of
Montana are refined and cultured women,
bred in affluence and ease, proud young and
hopeful, called by the misfortunes Of their
husbands or led by the desire to enter and
achieve in new fields the mission of life,
to surrender society, the home and friends
Of their youth, and march boldly of, to a
far off wilderness and endure privation,
toll, labor and suffering. But these Wom-
en- have grown to be brave, Industrious
self-reliant, full Of pluck and energy, per-
feet horseWomen, healthy, hearty. active
and independent, and in many eases as
pretty and and as plump as the very best
of climates can make them. Now, the
typical Montana girl, if left alone, will
succeed where an ordinary man would
fail. With no vices they stick closely to
business, andif bent Oh tree claiming,
homesteading or pre-empting a quarter,
half or whole section Of land, they gener-
ally stay BY the claim to the end and
prove up on time.
Many of the en1erprising damsels
wouldn't have a husband at any price.
Again, many, after laying the foundation
Of comfortable fortune, are taken lii by
some lazy batehelor, who comes loaflng
around, sees the chanre, nlarries tie mai
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
"a Warriors LaInel

Bismarck Tribune: Iponthe arrival at
Fort Custer, Chief Gaul, who accompanied
the survivors Of the Custer expedition 70
the reunion on the battlefield last month,
dismounted trem the ambulance, anl TAX
ing 4 few steps away, sat down il the
grass, and Tor a long time scanned the sur
rounding hills and mountains. He then.
arose and said to theinferperfer When
look at this country, which was mine SO
long, where the game was plentiful and
where there was glory of constant war be-
tween the white man and the Indian,
feel like ii woman.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
VETOED.
The Veto Crank Disapproves the Right OF
Way Bill.
to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
WASHINGTON, July President Cleye-
land has vetoed the bill providing for the
passage of railroads through the reserya-
tions. The veto is directed at the Mani
toba western extension and to its eonnec-
tions with the Canadian Pacific. The ex-
ecutive claims that the bill is too general
and contravenes Indian treaties and stipu-
lations. The message was made the sub
ject of sharp criticism by Senator Dawes.
In the veto message the president says:
ssThe reservation extends across the ex-
treme northern part of Montana. It en-
braces 10000 square miles. It was dedi-
Gated to the Indians by congress. No rail-
roads are within the immediate approach
to its boundaries, and only one, as shown
by recent maps, is under consideration,
in the neighborhood, leading in its direc-
ton. The surrounding country is sparse
" settled, and have been unable to ascer-
tain that .tIhe-znecessities of commerce or
any pub exigencies demand this legisla-
ton which would affect so seriously the
rights and interests of the Indians occu-
pying the reservation The bill is in the
nature of general right of way for rail
wavs
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14

secure action on some of its grand land
forfeiture bills, about the middle of the
week, and towards its close it is probable
that while awaiting conference reports,
the house may act upon the Reagan inter
state commerce bill ard Morrison's sur
plus resolution. Two evenings will be
allotted to the committee on public build
ings, which has bills appropriating 81 50O,-
900 in the aggregate already on the calen-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
------sazas- asAzssk
NIanifest'of the Steamer BatcheIor.

The steamer Bachelor which left Bis
marek on the Sd inst. has the following
lots Of merchandise for the Benton mer-
chants: I. G. Baker & Co., ,4eA paeka-
ges; Murphy, Maclay 6 Co., 1857; T. G.
Power 6 Bro, Benton, ,o57; Fl. J. Wack-
erlin da.Co., 460; e.. Belanger, Maiden,
252; T.sC. Power 6 Bro, LeWisto Wn,
127; Cans & Klein, y; L. ]. Todd & CO.,
13; E. w. Bucksen, 10; Ben b. Lapeyre,
13, w. J. Minar, 5; G. W. Ayres, 4; Jos.
sulliyan,5; Gibson s Co, Great Falls, Il;
NJ A. Flanagan, 3; Ghas. Rowe, 2; N. G..
Elliott, 2, r. a. Richie, Rocky Point, L.
----------naaar eazep-p. aapa-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
Chief p Poundrmaker Dead.

ST. PAUL, July .-Winnepeg special 50
the Pioneer Press: A dispatch from Glei-
chen, the headquarters Of the Blackfeet
Indians, says that Chief Poundmaker died
suddenly at Crowfoot camp yesterday,
from the bursting OF a bloodvessel. The
old chief has languished since his release
from the lpenitentiarT where he was con-
fined nearly year for his connection with
the Riel rebellion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
MetIlodists Inn Conference.

BozEMAN, July 7.-To-morrow is the
opening day Of the Methodist Episcopal
Territorial Mission Conference. There is
large attendance Of pastors from all parts
of the territory, and the deliberations
promise to be Of unusual Importance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
The Simeon Came From Dakota.

ST. PAuL, July 5.-Pioneer Press speci-
ais from various points IN Dakota reports
intensely hot weather, the thermometer
standing at 1869 in the shade to-day. At
Pierre last night a violent hot wind blew
over several houses and drove the popula-
ton to the cellars to avoid suffocating from
the heat
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
=
Wool Quotations.

New YoRK, July Wool firm and ac-
tive; domestic fieeees, 27@36o.; pulled
wool, 14@33c.; Texas, 9(032c.
PHILADELPHIA, July 6.--Wool market
firm, with good inquiry prices unchanged.
Bosros, July 6.-Wool firm at,1l il good
demand Ohio and Pennsylvania y fieeees.
BE-; NN, NM and above, a4M35e. !;
Michigan = fleeces, 32c.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
Drought in Texas.

Special to the River Press.
FoRT worth, July 7.-Cattle are stary-
ing in Texas, owing to the unprecedented
drought. In many localities the settlers
are selling their farms for a mere trife
and leaving for the east in abjeeJ poverty
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
The Maxwell Case.

ST. Louis, July 7.-Junge Van Wagner,
of the criminal court, to-day overruled the
motion made recently by Maxwell's attor-
neys for a new trial. AS soon as the pris-
oner shall have been sentenced an appeal
will be taken to the supreme court. IF this
shall prove unsuccessful the case will De
taken to the United States court.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
Land Grant Forfeited.

Special to the River Press.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE bill declar-
ing forfeited the land grant to the Allan
tic & Pacific railroad has been approved
by the president.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
Montana Postmaster.

Special to the River Press.
WASHINGTON, July Jeremiah J..
Hennessy has been appointed postmaster
at White Sulphur Springs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
Gladstone Surely Defeated
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
LONDON .Tll1v 7--G1adsfone IS solid
only in Scotland. Home rule is surely de-
feated. A cabinet council is to be called
in few days. It is thought Salisbury
will form a new cabinet.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
The ool Safes.

LONDON, July At the wool sales to-
day there was a good attendance. The
market was very Fl e EEa,aaa
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14

WASHINGTON, July e.-Hugh Smith
Thompson was to-day confirmed assistant
secretary ofstIle treasury.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-07-14
Deadly ice Cream.

CEsTERvILLE, H.. July g. Seventy per-
sons We're poisoned yesterday BY eating pic
mic ice cream. -Four have already died and
more are in 4 precarious condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-11
AUSTIN WEEKLY STATESMAN THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1886

alton as comptroller, at the next demo-
cratic convention, there is no name which
will sound in that assembly with purer
tone and truer ring than the name of
John d. Mccall; and the Courier ventures
the prophecy that the convention will
honor itself by making him the nominee.
A native Texan, a sterling democrat,
chivalrous gentleman and an honest man,
with the experience of fifteen years
through every Crude of duty i'll the depart
ment of which he is now the efficient chief
clerk, John d. Mccall is prominently
fitted by training, ability and character
to fill with honor the place for which he
is an applicant. The Courier believes
that if thorough knowledge of business
and an intimate acquaintance with public
accounts, combined with energy, integrity
and an irreproachable reputation are any
recommendations for public Office, the
delegates from Waller county will go to
the next democratic convention instructed
for John d. Mccall, first, last and all the
time.
Texas Panhandle.
We boom The engineers of the South
ern Kansas railroad have surveyed the
proposed extension to within five miles
of Mobeetie, and are pointing their COM
pass this way.
CATTLE LOSS IS SMALL.
Whilst the weather of the past few
weeks has undoubtedly been severe on
cattle, which were driven here last fall,
there is a general feeling of satisfaction
among owners of acclimated stock at the
small percentage of loss in their herds.
The Waco Day.
military Poo-Bah is said to be on duty
at Fort Brown, Texas, where United
States army lieutenant acts as post adiu-
tant, post treasurer, post range officer,
acting signal recruiting officer and super
intendent of the post schools
THE WONDERFUL GROWTH OF SIXTY YEARS.
The first railroad ever opened for the
conveyance of passengers was the Oar
lington and Stockston (England) in 1925.
The Kembles made the first American To-
connective in their shop in West street
New York, five years later.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-11
rUENArIoNAL CREDIT IS NO MORE

THENATIONALC CREDIT IS NO MORE
solidly founded than the reputation OF Beneon's
Capcine Plasters. They are known, appreciated
and used everywhere In America-its hospitals ana
affirm that for promptness of action, certainty and
range of curative qualities they are beyond COM
parieon. Once used their uneqnallet excellence
recommends them. Tho public are again cassn as
tions offered bT mendacious parties under the gpse
Of semi-aoundiug names, such As "tapnoin,
sCapsicum, 'Capucin. "capsicine, e.e Ash
and male a peraonal examination. The genuine
has tie mrhrbe Seals Trademarks and me No<o
''CerciSf y cut IN TIN centre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-11

II afflicted with sore eyes, use DR.. Isaac
ompson's eye water. Druggists, 20 cts