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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
A THREATENED INVASION.
British Indians About to Swoop Down Upon
Us and Clean Up Everything in Sight.


Word has been received from the Black
foot agency to the effect that few days
ago three lodges Of Blood Indians came
into the Piegan camp and stated that the
entire Blood outfit from north Of the line
was on the war path, old men and young,
and that they were coming on this side to
steal horses from the Crows and whites
and to rob and plumber wherever they
can. 1t is on the programme to kill cattle
whenever they are needed, and if opposed
in their interesting pursuits they will kill
their opponents to the last man. In short,
they want it understood that they mean
business this trip. The Indians who came
into the Piegan camp say they would not
join the marauders, as they know there
will be trouble. There is most too much
buster about this to amount to much, but
still it would be well for the military au-
thorities to be on the lookout. There are
Bloods on this side of the line now, and
numerous depredations have been COM
mitted. The troops in northern Montana
ought to be able to put an end to this kind
of work
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Manifest of the Steamer Benton

The steamer Benton left Bismarck on
August 31st with 1875 tons of freight for
I'D river points, this takes every pound of
merchandise now at Bismarck. The Ben
ton will probably get only as far as Buford
and transfer the freight to the steamer
Bachelor which is now operating on the
upper river. The following is the mani
fest: U. S. Indian Agent Fort Belknap
794, packages; T. q. Power & Bro Broad
water landing, $50; T. g. Power & Bro
Benton, So; II. @. Power g Bro Judith, 20;
T. C. Power g Bro Lewiston q, r. A.
Richie Rocky point 3, w. H. Watson
Lewistown, /; Ell. j. Wackerlin d Co, 4;
Groesbech & Poland, Maiden, q l.. Bel
anger Maiden, 5; VIM. Smith Benton, j;
\. G. Baker g Co. A..
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
y y Sllll7a91 "
Cams s. Klein.

This we'll known Montana clothing firm
makes an important announcement in to-
days RIVER Press, to which it is hardly
necessary to direct the attention OF the
reader. So attractive an ad. will compel
atention. We are informed by Messrs.
G. g. X. that their stock Of fail and winter
goods, lately received, is the largest ever
before handled by the Benton house and
the prices quoted is ample evidence that
they are offering them at bedrock figures.
Talk about states prices when good suits
are offered for S., 81, IS and upwards and
other articles in their line in the same
proportion.! The firm of Cans g Klein,
with immense houses at Helena, Butte
and this city, thas an established reputa-
ton throughout the territory for honora-
Bile dealing. Call and see them or send IN
your orders and you will be treated right.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Afoat Again.

The report published several days ago
which we copied from the Bismarck Trib-
une that the gallant little Rosebud, of the
Power line, had been rescued from her
watery grave, and was on heE. way down
the river, is corroborated by a telegram to
Commodore Il. O. Power, at Helena.
Immediately upon hearing Of the accident,
Captain l. 2. Baker, agent at Bismark,
started for the scene of the accident, ac-
companied by an operator in order to re-
port progress and to call for more help if
needed. The vessel was found sunk at
Katie Kountz bar in three feet of water.
Capt. Tom Mariner, with the steamer
Bachelor, of the same line, was alongside,
and soon had the cargo, which was unln-
iured, safely disposed OF. He then assisted
Captain Todd in pumping the hold clear Of
water and in getting the vessel afloat.
The Rosebud will go upon the ways inn
mediately upon her arrival at Bismarck
and be thoroughly repaired for next
springs work.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Crater Lake.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-The party sent
out by the geological survey under the
command Of Capt. Clarence 3. Dutton, U.
s. A., has succeeded in reaching and maxi
ing complete survey Of Crater lake, in
Oregon, a body of water, whose shores,
with the possible exception Of one point
on the south, have never before been touch
ed by the foot of white men. The party
and boats were hauled 100 miles by mule
teams, dragged by a detail OF soldiers up
the snow clad sides of the ridge which sur
rounds the lake and lowered by ropes from
the crest to the water 900 feet below One
hundred and sixty sounaings were made,
the result Of which gave the general char
acter of the Lake bottom. Two large SUBJ
merged cinder cones were found, respect
lively 500 and 200 feet high, the rest of
the bottom being fiat. Capt. Dutton be-
lieves this to be the deepest body of fresh
water on the continent. The greatest
depth attained by the sounding line was
1905 feet.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
The Last Days Races.

The stallion trot, for purse of $500,
was won by Fred. W., owned by z. w.
Wynne, against Mason's Tarantula, Geo.
Breck's Conway, and G. B. Jeffries' Chi
,cago. Best time, 2:4514.
The second race was dash of quarter
of mile for purse of $500. There were
five entries. Muldoon was the favorite
and easily won the race.
three furlong dash, Sunday led by length
against such fayorites Blue Mountain Bell,
sappho, Ferguson and Bogus. Time,
35115 seconds.
The last race was the most exciting Of
the day and the week a mile and quar-
ter handicap for a purse of $4O0. There
were six starters-H. r. Bakers four
year-old chestnut gelding Vice Regent,
carrying 114 pounds; G. 3. Matlock's six
year-old bay mare Repetta, carrying l23
pounds; B c. HolIy's fve-year-old chest
nut geldiug Echo, carrying ITO pounds;
Blevins e McLaughIin's five-year-old bay
gelding Regal, carrying 9Opounds; Young
& Lees fiye-year-old chestnut stallion Doc
Lindsay, Jr., carrying 1O5 pounds, and
w. Ell. Babb's three-year-old chestnut
gelding Tom Daily, carrying 100 pounds.
Repetta passed the wire half q length
ahead Of Vice Regent, with struggling
field. The betting was heavy and q good
many of the Helena sports, including the
Hon. Jos. WooIman, lost heavily.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Army Mention.

Col. Glover Perrin of the medical depart
ment u. S. a. and chief medical officer Of
the department. Of Dakota, has applied for
the position Of surgeon general Of the
army, and writes to friend that his ap-
plication will not be acted upon until the
return of the president.
1t. Ell. S. Foster, Goth, is spending his
four months leave of absence at North Ca
lais Vermont, his old home.
Col. Lloyd Wheaton, Capt. of Co. 7, Goth
Infantry, is the commanding officer at the
camp at Poplar river.
Col. Edward Moale, Sd Infantry, is way
up on the list Of Captains and will receive
his majority in a few months. The Col
onel has the record of being at Fort Sum-
ter in 1861 and at Appomattox in 1865.
Lieut. Henry B. Moon of E. Co., Goth
Infantry, was in Washington few days
ago.
Lieut. JAS A. Irons. B. Co. Goth Infantry,
has been granted two months leave Of
absence. with permission to apply for a
further extension of two months.
The eldest son Of Lieut.. Sharp, Goth in
faftry, aged four years, died at Fort As
sinaboine on the 29th ult.
Capt. John S. Mcknight, Goth infantry,
who is at Columbus barracks on recruiting
service, we are sorry to learn is very sick
with scarcely shadow of chance for re-
soVery.
Capt. >. @. Adams, 1st cavalry, arrived
Sunday from Fort Assinaboine and left
next morning for Jefferson barracks, near
St. Louis, on a two years recruiting detail.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
FIGHT WITH THE INDIANS.
r1,ree Head Of Horses stolen From Jack
u;cpins BY the Red Rascafs i'm Broad
Daylight.

1obn Brown, who just arrived from Ar
am creek. furnishes us with the follow
~ ~ particulars of the recent fight with
Indians and the stealing of Jack Higgins
sorses on Arrow creek. Last Sunday
nicht Higgins, Swigert and another
f,eighter camped at Arrow creek about
o,r miles from it's mouth. In the morn
mo while Higgins was washing dishes he
cav three Indians approaching his horses
which were grazing short distance from
oemp. The Indians each selected a horse,
mounted it and then proceeded to drive off
tbe herd. Jack aroused his companions,
who Immediately mounted their horses
and started in pursuit. When they caught
sight Of the Indians they opened fire and
.everal indians who were concealed in the
hills returned it, which fortunately stam-
oeded the horses. Higgins then rode be-
tween the reds and his animals, drove the
after back to camp and made no attempt
10 follow the Indians who were allowed to
escape with three head. The Indians
the whites three to one, be-
sides they had the advantage of the bad
lands. The party then hitehed up their
outfits and proceeded on their journey It
ID supposed that the Indians who did the
shooting are Bloods from across the line,
and portion of the band which robbed
Brunot, Shanks and others.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Belknap Briefs.
Mr.. G. G. Fish, Of Fort Belknap, arrived

Mr. C. G. Fish, Of Fort Belknap, arrived
in the city Saturday evening. He reports
everything as very quiet at the agency
just now. The Indians are hauling their
supplies from BroadWater's Landing, and
arrived Thursday last with go, 900 pounds.
The outfit is in charge Of Gros Ventre
Jerry who drives the lead team. They
haul about 1000 pounds each. Mr.. Fish
says he cannot see how they manage TO
get over the big hills with their little cay
use teams, as they do not look as if they
would be able to haul an empty wagon.
Still they do it and bring their freight to
the agency in splendid shape. The dis
patch published Saturday regarding the
killing of Blood Indians is confirmed. The
Lew agency buildings are nearly complet-5
ed and when finished Fort Belknap will
be one of the best agencies in the territory.
I.sdsa1s NauS
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Terror. Stricken Negroes.

CHARLESTON, September Sit would
be simply impossible to exaggerate lii de-
scriptive language the effect of the visita-
ton on Tuesday night on the colored peo-
pie of Charleston. There never was until
within the past few days an opportunity
Of noticing the public exhibition Of super
stitious fears OF the colored people since
the tremendous shock of Tuesday night.
They fled from their homes, and as theq
ran hither and thither through the blind
ing clouds Of pulyerized mortar which was
shaken from the houses and arose against
the streets, they filled the air with groans
of despair and lamentations of terrified
distress. AS usual with them at their fll-
neral devotions the name of Jesus was
most frequently used, and as If supplicat-
ing God face to face. They shrieked on
in the very helpless and paJhos Of despair,
such sentences as, ''do my master, Jesus,
have mercy on me;;" sSlet me live through
this night, dear God, my Savior;n "hold
me up once more, thou blessed Christ, nv
master, = and other terrified supplications
which intensified the horror of the situa-
ton and went far towards demoralzinp
white people, who were aso rushing blind
~ hither and thither. AS usual, the faces
OF white men and women in time Of dam
ger, was sight Of sudden joy il the
gloom 70 the poor wandering colored boy
or girl who endeayored to stop their wild
friends as they ran by in confusion to sup
plicate. They would remain with them
until Judgment was done. In many in
stances q trembling girl sank on her knees
and seized with frantic energy the folds of
some white lady's dress, and falling to ex-
press their terror, in words with scarcely
moving lips, that they wanted only
the moral support Of q friend, ia the hour
Of darkness and agony.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
jeff Talbert Arrested.

a cache oftwenty gallons Of whisky
was discovered in the bushes Oh the bottom
not far from the saw mill yesterday after
noon by. some policeman who had been in
bathing. Word was Immediately sent up
to Capt. Sanders who sent down squad Of
men to bring it up. Two men, jeff Tai
bert and Owen Gagon, were arrested while
trying to get away with it, and it is sup
posed they are the owners. Capt. Neale
has been informed by telegraph and he is
expected down from Maclee d to-day to try
the prisoners.-Le News.
Army Mention.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08

ton on the 10Th inst. The intention is to
visit Fort Shaw, Sun River, Great Falls,
Benton and Fort Assinaboine, returning
by the same route. He will play three or
four nights in this city and one night more
upon returning from Assinaboine, The
company consists of twelve persons, be-
sides Mr.. Mcguire, and is the same that
played during fair week at the opera house
TO crowded houses each night. tn offer
ing US a treat Of this kind Mr.. Mcguire is
entitled to the thanks Of the people of
Fort Benton and surrounding country,
who, we trust, will show their apprecia-
ton by q generous support. Full partic-
ulars as we'll as the exact date Of their ap-
pearance will be given in a few days.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
The Weekly Pioneer Press and its New Nur
sery Premiums.

The Pioneer Press Company is out with
a new and valuable premium offer in con-
nection with its weekly edition. It offers
fer 81. 20 the Weekly for one year, and
S1.OO worth OF Nursery Stock to be selected
from its published list. The list embraces
fruit and shade trees, vines and berries,
all furnished by the veteran Northwestern
nurseryman, Peter NJ. Gideon, ESQ. Of Ex-
eelsior, MINI. Mr.. Gideon is the father
Of successful fruit growing in the North
west. and has achieved successes which
have been very costly tohim, and are in
valuable to- Northwestern people. Send
to the Pioneer Press Company, SC. Paul,
Mimi, for the full LIST.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Boston Wool Sales.

The Boston papers have resumed the
practice of quoting wool sales as Of old,
chasing Montana Wool W''h Ut II 80.
territories. Tllls IS an ls'1oselce " -
growers, who, when saies " Aoo., az
made : cannot ascertain which territory
tbap are from. We heard prominent
commission nan say last summer that ne
never gave sales Of Montana Wools =
Montana but al territory. Sales are men
toned on the 26th Of 342,ooo POUNDS =
territory all on private terms, except y,
900 pounds, which realized ~ esn.s. :
This Il one-half cent above quotations e
the same paper,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Piegan Horse Thieves

CUSTER. Montana, August 39.-A small
band Of Piegans made raid last week on
d band of horses belonging to the Grows,
and have gone north with them, crossing
the Yellowstone Friday near Bull Noun
tain station. A troop has been ordered
from Fort Custer to give chase and it is
now also understood that d lookout will
be kept by the scouts at Fort Assinaboine,
50 that If they escape the Maginnis sol
diers and escape the Custer troop in pur-
suit. the troops from Fort Assinaboine can
De put on the trail. 1t is not known here.
how many horses there were run off.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Six Good Indians.
to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
FoRr AssINABo1NE, September 4.-Otter
Robe, chief OF the Gros Ventre Indians,
with party of seven warriors of the same
tribe, arrived here this evening from the
Sweet Grass hills, having in his possession
as a result of their raid six scalps taken
from as many Blood Indians in a fight.
He reports that day before yesterday he
and his party ambushed six Blood Indians
on the western slope of the Sweet Grass
hills and killed them all withoutresistance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
A Good Suggestion.

A gentleman remarked this morning that
now was good time for the vigilantes to
get abroad on the prairie and bend their
energies towards Kidding the country Of
the Indian horse thieves who are operating
in Fergus and Choteau counties. LII half
the enthusiasm was brought to bear to put
astop to this kind of work that was dis
played three years ago in getting rid OF
white morse thieves, good work could be
accomplished, as in this case there would
be no chance of hanging innocent naen-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Indians for Roosters.' 81

The Pierre, D. t., Signal says that Capt.
Voolfolk has hired an Indian crew for his
steamer, the Gen. Terry, and adds that
the Indians take kindly to the work and
give promise of becoming the best of
steam boatmen. This is pointer for the
Of the upper river, who
have been worried not little in securing
suitable crews to man the boats.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
About Time to Wake Up.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
CUSTER STATION, M. T., September d
1t is learned that the war department. at
Washington are especially exercised over
the recent raids of Indians on the stock Of
the Crows, reported in these dispatches
It seems that it is not definitely known
whether the horses were run off by Pie
gans or Bloods from across the line. 1t is
stated that the commanding officer at Fort
Maginnis has received orders to send out
detachments to take the trail of the depre-
dators, who have several days the start to
che northWard. Scouts from Assinaboine
are already out.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08

CHICAGO, August 31.-A dispatch was
received at the city hall this afternoon
from the mayor of Belle Plaine, stating
that the artesian well had bursted when a
depth Of lSO feet was reached, and instant-
ly volume of water forced itself into the
air distance of several hundred feet,
The orifee gradually increased in size un-
til stream sixteen inches in diameter
was formed. The supply seems mex
haustible. Two gigantic rivers have been
formed, which are running through the
town at a terrific rate, threatening the
lives of the people. Several attempts have
been made to stop the flow, by filing up
the well. Fifteen car loads OF stone were
enptied into the we'll, only to be blown
out as though propelled by giant powder.
Engineer Morgan left Chicago Tonight for
Belle PLANE.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Prince Alexander.

j SOFIA, August 30. Prince Alexander
has telegraphed to the Regency to am
nounce to the people his intention of re-
turning to Sofia. The rebellious here
have submitted and will NOT be punished,
on condition that they quit The country.
The revolution was quite bloodLess, and no
further opposition is feared.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Underground Wires.

New York, August 30.-After two
years Of discussion and legal contention,
work was begun on the electric subway
to-day. The composition through which
the wires are to run contains twelve con-
duits, 211as inches in diameter. There are
to be two lines of these side by side and
the surface will be about two feet wide.
A large crowd gathered to witness the
breaking of the earth
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
A Denial.

Special to the River Press.
TUCSON, September Am official dis
patch to the Star says the report that Law
toms forces had fight with Mexican
troops and that Geronimo escaped is with
out foundation. A later dispatch from
Wilcox, Ariz., also states that the report
is untrue.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
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The Third Party.

MINNEAPOLIS, September 1.-The ma
tional conference Of the Knights of Labor,
agricultural organizations and others was
held here today. They adopted reso1u-
tions denouncing the present condition of
affairs and holding both leading parties
responsible A committee was appointed
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Domestic Infe1icity.
Special to the River Press.

Special Go 6he RIVeF Presss
HELENA, September 1.-Two elopements
have occurred from the railroad camp in
the Priekly Pear canyon in the last few
days. Mrs. j. G. sWails e1opcd with Jack
Garland, a sport. Sheriff Churchill and
swail in person left this morning, going
towards Au-usta, where they had been
heard from 4 few days ago. Mrs. Nc
Kenzie, another saloon keepers wife, also
deserted the camp.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
ALMOST A MURDER.
Sheriff Churchill Shot by Man Whose Wife
and Paramour He Had Arrested--A
Lucky Escape.
Special to the River Press.


Sun RIVER, September 1.-THE runaway
wife of Mr.. swails, of Priekly Pear can
yon, with her paramour, Jack Garland,
who between them relieved SWails Of about
$500 in cash, were captured at Choteau
yesterday by Sheriff Churchill and ar
rived in Sun River last evening. Mr..
Swails had accompanied the sheriff on his
hunt and arrived with the party. While
awaiting the arrival Of the coach SWajls
procured 44-calibre bulldog revolver,
and entering saloon sat down at a card
table in company with several others.
Then suddenly stepping up directly oppo-
site Mr.. Churchill he fired with deadly in
tent at him. The ball struck the lower
part of the breast bone, but owing to
heavy clothing and a defective cartridge,
it just broke the skin. The ball lodged in
his coat lining. Swails was seized and
disarmed, but not without a struggle, as
it was apparently his intention to kill
Sheriff Churchill. The sheriff left on the
coach last night with Mrs. Swails and Jack
Garland. The would-be assassin goes this
evening.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08

This is a most remarkable occurrence
and Sheriff Churchill is certainly to be
congratulated upon his fortunate escape.
Swails' attack upon the officer, who was
SO diligent in pursuing the runaways, fin
ally effecting their capture, can only be
accounted for Oh the theory that his trou-
bles drove him to desperation and insanity.
His original intention must have been to
kill Garland, and not the sheriff. But the
latter was probably the first one to come
in range in the fellows desperate mood,
and so he blaZed away. It was fortunate,
indeed, that the weapon, Or the cartridge,
was not very powerful one.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08

mails from the Indian band without being
discovered. He reports that he saw the
horses belonging to his uncle, also several
head stolen from Fred LaBarre at Lone
some prairie lake a few weeks ago, and
that had there been another man with him
he could have recovered the entire lot.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
The Prosperous G. p.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, September 4.-The Canadian
Pacific railway has met with much better
success than was anticipated, judging from
the statements wired from Montreal.
--aR-+%4@
A New Fatality.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
John Mcguire Coming.

,ss Mf' John Mcguire, the well known
S,s sa'f'cal manager, has decided to bring
ns oonpany 70 northern Montana this
'SAVh' and will probably be iii Fort Benz
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
1 - 80 lzaY a7lzaY n SzzlazaV y
Fire at Missoula.

A fire at Missoula Wednesday destroyed
the extensive agricultural implement es-
tablishment of T. C. Power 6 Co., totally
destroying the building and most of the
stock. The loss is several thousand dol
lars, but whether insured or not we have
not learned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-09-08
Grandchampe, Brunot and nephew,

Grandohamps, Brunot and nephew.
known as young Brnnot, had about fifteen
horses stolen from them some time ago,
while camped at the Sweet Grass hills. Of
this number young Brunor owned six.
The morning after the stealing he started
in pursuit and without a nlouthfnl to eat
fer three days he followed the Indians and
overlook them in the Little Rocky noun
tain. anl naanage,l 10 gtttiye q lis AMI