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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
Adjourned Meeting of the City Council.

The adjourned meeting of the city
council took place Saturday night.
The vote for alderman of the Sd ward
was canvassed, and D. G. Browne declared
elected. Mr.. Browne was then sworn in
and took his seat.
| Mayor Todd then announced the regu-
lar standing committees for the ensuing
year.
Alderman Cummings presented petit
ton from large number of tax payers
asking for a city park to be located on
the levee in front Of block Is, and extend
ing from the front OF the Grand Union
hotel to the engine house. The petition
was granted, and an ordinance was passed
defining boundaries, and $500 appropria-
ted for the purpose of fencing the park
and planting trees.
The attention of the council was called
to the late wholesale scattering of pois-
oned bait in the city limits. After
discussion Of the matter it was decided
that the city marshal shall henceforth
strictly enforce the ordinances regarding
the keeping Of dogs within the city limits,
and that every owner Of a dog shall pay
tax on same according to law and failing
to do this the marshal is required to
promptly lodge complaint against all de-
linquents who shall be held to answer for
refusal to comply.
1t was then resolved, in view Of the fact
that large number of citizens were
planting trees and shrubbery, and other
wise endeayoring to beautify their homes
that all owners of cows, calves, horses and
mules, and other domestic animals should |
be required to keep them from running at
large on the streets Of the city.
The attention Of the council was then |
called to the fact that large amount of
manure and other rubbish was being
dumped in the river at different points
along the river front, the city marshal
was instructed to give the matter his i'm
mediate attention.
There being no further business the
council adjourned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
A Few Old People.

Rev. James Gore, colored, died near
Gainsboro, Tenn, a few days ago at the
age of 100 years.
Mr.. Dawson, of Marion, Ind, began
marrying in 1882, and now, at the age Of
rs, has just married his seventh wife.
The late Mrs. Philo Scoville was the
oldest woman resident Of Cleveland. She
settled there in 1916, and in that year was
one of the chief founders of the first
church there.
Mrs. Matilda Turner, colored woman
living in Pittsburg, is los years old. She
was born a slave on plantation in Fair
fax county, Va. She shows signs Of her
great age, but is brisk and cheerful, and
bids'fair to last for several years.
Mrs. Hannah Hodgson, Of Richmond,
Me-, thinks she stands good chance TO
be centenarian. Her grandmother lived
to be LOG years old, and she herself, though
%, has never used glasses, sees as well as
ever, does much fine sewing and is re-
markably well and active
Peyton Wilkes was born in 179l, in Bed
ford county, Va, and married his wife,
Anna Wilkes, who was born in Washing
ton county, Va, in 1897. They were mar
ried in 1915, and settled in Washington
county, Oregon, in 1914, in Greenville.
Wilkes is one Of the pensioners of the war
of 1912.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
FROM DOWN THE LINE.
The Manitoba and the Land of Promise.

There having been for several days past
many current reports afoat around town
OF different natures, and all purporting tc
be the latest concerning the Manitoba and
what was happening on the reservation
both of which at present seem to agitate
the minds of many of our citizens more
than any other subject, a reporter, wish
ing to obtain facts for publication mounted
Samples hack this morning and, being
whirled to the depot at rapid rate, got
/ there on time, as he usually does, and met
the passenger train from the east, which
connected with the ST. Paul train at Glas-
gov, where only one transfer is now
necessary. The train brought several
passengers, the mail from Fort Assinni
boine and about one hundred packages,
barrels and boxes Of express While it is
the general impression that trains will
run through tomorrow from the east,
we learn from reliable through passengers
that it will probably be impossible for
several days yet, owing to the condition of
the road at Glasgow. We further under
stand that there is now at that point about
six hundred men repairing the road under
the personal supervision of General Man
ager Marvel who is making every exertion
to get a through train by day after to-
morrow and about two hundred car loads
OF freight, large portion of which is for
Benton, among which, in all probability,
is the bridge iron and furniture and fix
lures ordered by Mr.. Jere Sullivan for
the Grand Union hotel, which has been
daily expected for some time. We were
also. informed from other reliable sources
that the future is not as bright as it was
once imagined by those who expected to
secure possessions in the land Of milk and
honey on the Sandy. Although many are
there for the purpose Of settling, Major
Carroll, commander of the post at Fort
Assinniboine, has not only ordered them
off the hay ground, but is enforcing the
order, and is reserving, stalking and fenc
ing it for the use Of the military There
has also been timber reservation set
aside at the head Of Beaver creek for the
use of the post and coal reservation To-
Gated at Black coulee. Tt appears from
the above that while the good things are
going the great American government does
not propose to get left
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
PROPOSED NEW TOWN.
Visit of Directors OF the Canadian Pacific
Colonization Company.

Mr.. W. Leigh Barnard, of the English
bar, and Mr. w. H. Richards, directors Of
the Canadian Pacific Colonization corpo-
ration, limited, of London, Eng, arrived
in Winnipeg April 9th and are stopping
at the Queens hotel. These gentlemen
are understood to have been out west Sc
lecting site for new town to be estab-
lished south of the Indian reserve on the
g. p r. near Gleichen station. It is said
that new line of railway will shortly be
constructed to connect the G. 2. r. at
Gleichen with Fort Macleod and Fort
Benton. The new town will be an impor-
tant station on on the new line of rail
way; it is situated in the midst of very
fertile tract Of country, which it is pro-
posed to colonize by number Of English
capitalists, who, it is expected, will take
up homesteads in the locality in the course
Of the year. The experiences of these
gentlemen named, in visiting the scene of
the operations on Saturday, and pitching
their camp in the midst of Indians, were
something novel for Englishmen visiting
this country for the first time; but they
were much pleased with what they saw
Manitoba Free Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
Meeting of the shonkin and Highwood Horse
Growers Association.

We give below such portions of the pro
ceedings of the Shonkin and HighWood
Horse Growers Association, which was
held in the parlors of the First National
Bank on Saturday, the 28th inst, as may
be of interest to the stockmen and com
munity at large.
Mr.. Malcom Morrow, Jr., was elected
president for the year 1883. Mr.. Rowe
was re- elected vice president, and Dr. w.
E. Turner, secretary.
1t was then ordered that a general
roundup be held, to meet at the ranch of
Malcom Morrow, Jr., May 7th, 1888. The
point at which the roundup will com
mence work and the election of the cap
tain of the roundup to be decided at the
above named date.
It was next moved, seconded and car
rled, that the captain of the roundup
should have full power and control over
the horses, wagons and equipments, sent
out for the purpose of doing the work du-
ring the continuation of said round up.
1t was then moved, seconded and car
ried that the following rates be establish
lished for work done by the roundup,
and that either member Of the executive
committee composed of Chas. S. Roth,
Henry Neihof and Clark Tingley, or the
captain of the roundup, be authorized to
collect the same: Gathering strays per
head, $3; branding, per head, s3; castra-
ting, per head, So. The convention then
adjourned until the next regular meeting.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
From Willow Creek.

1t is fact worthy of note that ranch
men coming into Benton from different
portions of our prosperous farming dis
tricts, for the purpose of supplying their
wants, never come with empty wagons.
They are not only good providers, and
live from the stop of the pot" at home,
but always have something to sell,
upon which the people of Benton live to a
great extent, and thereby offsetting to q
great degree, dry goods and groceries pur-
chased here and taken back AS another
instance OF this kind added to great
many more, Mr.. Wylie Farmer, Of Willow
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
The Contracts Awarded for the Two Teton
Bridges.

At their special meeting yesterday the
county commissioners awarded the CON
tracts for the building of the two bridges
on the Teton to the Wrought Iron Bridge
company, Of Canton, Ohio The clerk
was directed to advise them Of the awards
and direct them to furnish new plans and
specifications for the substructure as
modified on recommendation of the engi-
neer in charge, and accompanied by bond
in the sum of $1,000 and a contract to
complete the work not later than August
10Th. The engineer in charge was also
instructed to have the iron duly inspected
and stamped before it left the shops
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
GOVERNOR HAUSER.
What New York Paper Reports Him as
Saying.

WASHINGTON, April 28.-Ex- Governor
Hauser, of Montana, is at Chamberlain's.
He has spent good deal of the winter in
New York securing help for some new rail
road schemes, and building some new
machinery for his mines. He expects to
leave for home Sunday. His daughter is
to be married on the 9th pr,x. to Richard
Allen, of Helena. The New York Press
to-day speaking of him, says: "One of the
jolliest politicians and milhonaires of the
far west is Ex-Governor Samuel Hauser,
of Montana. He spends his winters in
New York, and is counted one of the boys.
His income is enormous, being anywhere
from $500 to 900 day
HIS LIFE IS LIKE A ROMANCE.
Many years ago he started out as a poor
boy, with nothing but pluck, energy and
well balanced mind. There were few in
the territory that could throw a lasso, ride
or shoot better than cool, daring young
Hauser After many adventures he be-
came miner and a banker. President
Cleveland appointed him governor of Mon
tana, but he resigned, because he did not
agree with the land policy of the admins
tration. When asked the secret Of his
success, he said he attributed it to his
in whom he had placed conf
dence."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
The Alarm Suspended.

CHICAGO, April Tomorrow, the is
sue of the alarm" the paper Of which
A. r. Parsons, the anarchist, was editor
will be suspended indefinitely. Difficult
ties partaking of financial character, il
is supposed have caused the stoppage,
which occurs exactly on the second ami
versary of the late issue of the paper by
Parsons himself, the number just preced-
ing the Haymarket bomb throwing, and
containing the call "to armsn
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
A New Enterprise.
the territor,

We mentioned in our issue Of yesterday
the departure of w J. Urquhart and wife
from Lethbridge, n. W. T., for Benton.
We are reliably informed to-day that Mr..
Urquhart comes through Benton on his
way to Choteau, where he will occupy in
the future position in a new merchantile
establishment which will be Immediately
opened in that prosperous burg. Choteau
should congratulate herself upon the
advent Of this new enterprise and SO
worthy a citizen.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
Meeting of Choteau County Republicans.

At well attended meeting of the re-
publicans of Choteau county, held at the
city hall, Fort Benton, April 28th, 1888, in
response to the call of the territorial cen
tral committee, f. G. Roosevelt was chosen
chairman and Benz. Webster, secretary.
The following delegates and alternates
to the republican convention, to be held
at Livingston, May 10Th, were elected:
Delegates. Alternates
Jere Sullivan, Charles Rowe,
f. G. Roosevelt, Geo. w. Crane,
A. C. johnson, H. B. Hill
There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned sine die.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
From Grafton and Vicinity.

Messrs. Andrew G, and Jack Hay, the
former, prosperous farmer Of Grafton,
and the latter of the firm of Hay Bros,
wool growers of the same place, and also
interested in the stock business in the
Bitter Root valley, reached Benton yes
terday, and are still in the city attending
to matters connected with their various
branches Of business. Mr. Andrew Hay
when asked as to the spring outlook in
his section of the country, said it was
very fattering. He, as well as his neigh
bors, was under the impression that the
present would prove No. l, crop year,
and all were making preparations accord
ingly. The spring work was well advanced
and considerable grain had been planted.
The flock masters in the surrounding
country were also pleased with their pros
poets and the lambing season would
commence with Hay Bros. about May 4th.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
The Flour Mill.

Mr.. Jos. A. Baker is in receipt of tele
gram from Mr.. K. Green dated St. Paul
April 30th in which he says: Am wait
ing for one more bid on the mill to come
in, upon receipt of which will expect to
close contract. Will wire yon." AS stated
before, this new enterprise is an assured
fact, and before the present wheat crop is
harvested the rolling din Of fine -four
mill, with the latest patent machinery,
will be seen and heard from distance.
A $500 premium and the RIVER Press
one year, for So, 30
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
London Wool Sales.

LONDON, April 3o-There was full at
tendance at the wool sales to-day and bid
ding was very agitated. Continental buy
ers continue to take the most of the wool
sold, but there is good demand all
around and prices are hardening.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
Railroad Wreck--Two Killed.

OMAHA, April, 27.-The cannon ball train
from Kansas City on the Burlington and
Missouri road was wrecked near Alma to-
day. The wreck was caused by the bridge
giving way. L. A. Town, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, was killed and Charles Eaton, Of
Lincoln, badly injured. The mail and ex-
press cars with their contents were con
sumed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
An Immense Contract.
months,

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, April l3o.-N. P. Clarke
has taken the contract to furnish the
Manitoba Railroad Co., 100000 feet Of
lumber to be used in the construction of
its car shops here this season.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
Served Him Right.

SPOKANE Falls, April Terrence B.
Guthrie, formerly sheriff Of Spokane
county, Idaho, at whose instance his
brother, Matt. shot four times at T. F.
Hanley, in Wardner last summer, has just
been sentenced at Rathdrum, Idaho by
Judge Buck to two years hard labor in
the penitentiary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
American Citizens Released.

WASHINGTON, April27 pa cable message
was received at the department of state
frem Minister McLane at Paris announc-
ing the release of E. Rushies and Arbias
two naturalized American citizens who
were held by the French government for
military service.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02

attempting to cross a small stream in
Ogden canyon, yesterday, IN boat the
water swept them over Wilson's mill dam,
and all except Perkins were drowned.
The bodies of Newby and Mary Wilson
have been recovered.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
Glass Works Resume.

PITrsBuRG, Pa, May 1.-All flint glass
works, in this district, were fred up yes
terday, end by tomorrow every factory
will be in full operation. The resumption
will give employment to 1900 men in this
district who have been idle over five
months.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
London Wool Sales.

LONDON, April 27. There was continued
firmness at the wool sales to-day The
attendance was good and competition was
maintained.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
All Drowned Except One.

SALT LAKE, April 17.-While George
Newby, aged q; Mary Wilson, Z; Emily
Wilson, Q; and man named Perkins were
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02

first quarterly trip. He will take out with
him such articles and herders as are need
ed, returning again in July with his wool
crop for shipment.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02
Hear the Boom Approaching ?

WASHINGTON, May l, 1888.
To Rauer Press, Fort Benton, M T.:
The reservation bill was approved by
the president this morning.
J. K Toole
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-02

A $500 premium and the RIVER PREss
one year, for $3.50.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-10-20
Honolulu Library
Reading Room Association.
Cor. Hotel Il AIalxea Streets.
Open every Day and Evening.

The Library consists at the present
time of over Five Thousand Volumes.
The Reading Room is supplied with
about fifty of the leading newspapers
and periodicals.
A Parlor is provided for conversation
and games.
Terms of membership, fifty cents a
month, payable Quarterly in advance.
No formality required in joining except
signing the roll.
Strangers from foreign countries and
visitors from the other islands are well
come to the rooms at all times as guests.
This Association having no regular
means of support except the dues of
members, it is expected that residents
of Honolulu who desire to avail them
selves of its privileges; and all who feel
an interest in maintaining an institution
of this kind, will put down their names
and become regular contributors.
A. j. CARTWRIGHT, Pres,
Nj. Nj. SCOTT, President,
III, A. PARMELEE, Secretary,
A. j.. SMITH, Treasurer,
O. II. RODGERS, Md,
Chairman Hall and Library Committee.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-10-20
Liver az Kidneys
Cures Indigestion, and all Diseases
arising from an enfeebled con-
dition of the system.

DR.. MARITIME, of London, the celebrated
specialist, says of PARDEE'S REMEDY:
~ have used it for twenty years for
Blood Diseases, such us Scrofular, Salt
Rheum, letter and Cancer, and cannot
recommend it TOO highly"
The Rev. DIR. Thomas, of Hong Kong,
China, says: .'PARDEE'S REMEDY is a
wonderful medicine for the blood.
have prescribed il hundreds of times for
leprosy, and, when given in time it
always cured the patient. can safely
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persons who lake PARDEE'S REMEDY
regularly, and advise all persons liy.
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valent to take PARDEE'S REMEDY as a
preventive"
BeS~For Sale by all Druggists in Honolulu.
Aug-23-8S-3m
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Skilled and unskiIled Labor Furnished.
Eastate-

Employment Wanted-by several men and
boys, who will make themselves use
full in performing the various offices
and chores required by private fami-
lies.
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Full particulars given on application
at the agency.
Orders from the other Islands prompt
ly attended to.
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FOR SALE.

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A Handsome Christmas Present

tB-All parties now indebted to him
are respectfully requested to make
immediate settlement. AZ I'm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-09

The charming article 10y Mr.. John K.
Chaplin, "A Drive Through the Connecticut
Valley" begun in the October number of
THF American Magazine, is continued in the
November number and, both in text and
illustrations, exhibits delightful glimpses of
the romantic scenery which helps to make
poetical "the land of steady habits. An
article of unsual interest in the November
number is entitled Some Adopted Ameri-
cans 1t was prepared by the editor of the
Journalist, Mr. Allan Forman, who has
made a careful study Of the lower class i'm
migrants and tenement house dwellers of
New York City Mr. Forman has not been
mere casual observer, but has lived in
these densely populated tenements, and is,
therefore, competent TO give strong and
graphic pictures of the mode of life of these
poor people without any aid from his imag
nation. Mr.. John Gilmer Speed has lately
become the editor of this magazine and is a
man excellently equipped for the place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-09
General Grant on Guard.

1t was a drizzly day, only short time
before Gen. Grant drove the enemy from
Petersburg and moved toward Five Forks
and AppOmattoX. A chill northeast gale
made overcoats comfortable even there.
and more men who could wore them than
left them off.
A sentinel down toward the river, near
some store houses, shivered as he strode to
and fro on his post, his gunlock under his
arm to keep off the wet He was a raw
recruit from Down East, " sent out to help
fill the ranks of a regiment which had lost
half of its men since the campaign be-
gan.
He saw man in regulation overcoat
and with a slouch hat but with the steady
carriage of a veteran, passing along a few
rods away, and he called out to him;
Say, friend, have you any terbacker in
yer clothes y
The passerbv was smoking a cigar "No, 80
he replied. Il can give you cigar, but
don't chew"
And don't smoke, but I'm starving
for a chaw, replied the sentinel, as he
looked over to the other wistfully. AN
chaw, and dasn't smoke on post. Say,
couldn't you stand post a minute till run
over to the suffers yonder 2"
NCuibf oalh Nilc plhtl' NlIu u Ellll
smile on his face, and then he added Il
will Give me your gun and orders
There isn't no order only to hail any
body going anigh them stores, and to stop
EN- as has no business there"
So the sentinel, relieved of his post, hur-
ried to the suffers for the desired tobacco.
Returning promptly, he took his gun and
quietly said
IF get chance I'll do as much for
you, friend, What regiment be You in r
Not any. belong to headquarters.
What to the generals guard What's
your name 2"
The quiet-looking man puffed out a cloud
of smoke and said MY name is Grant -
Great Jerusalem ~ gasped the sentinel
81 have been relieved by Gen, Grant him
self, and didn't know him.
How could he, when not a mark of the
generals rank was in sight, and the poor
fellow was yet too green in service to know
what fault he had committed in yielding
post and gun to any but his regular relief :
-JqyffOtd Past