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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-14
Deaths

Yesterday morning, October 18th,
John M. Brown died of rupture at his
home in West Weber. Deceased was a
native of North Carolina and was born
in JandsoH County, in the year 1924,
thus having reached the somewhat ripe
age of Ga. His parents were James and
Martha Stephen Brown. He was q
member OF the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter day Saints Tin good standing)
for years. The funeral rites will be held
in the West Weber meeting house, on
Monday, October 18th, under the di-
rectiou of the West Weber authorities
Urine Oliyeta Olson, the 16-year -old
daughter OF s. Olson and Mary Olson,
died at the residence OF Hans Yves
guard, of Harrisville. The family home
is in Sanpete County, Utah, and they
had come to visit Mr.. Wesguard who
is a relative of theirs. They had no
sooner arrived in Harrisville than the
young lady was taken sick, and she
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-14
The Liberals in Convention.

At the Federal court room last even
ing the Liberals of Weber County
elected the following delegates to the
Territorial convention: T. W Hurd,
E. A. Mcdaniel, V. M G. Silva, VIM.
V. Helfrlch, S. L. Buck. G. L Hollines
worth, VIM. Farrell. John Keck, A. r.
Heyword, J. M. McNutt, 8. H. Shuts,
D. Chorshem, l.. R. Rogers, 8 M. Pre-
shaw, W. NJ. Chapman, VIM. Sewell, s.
B. Hulburt, G. l.. Corey, R. Smith, J.
s. Carlew.
After the election of delegates, the
convention resolved itself into an Sex
ecutive session." and the reporters,
with the exception of Mr.. Mcdaniel,
who had been elected delegate, were
excluded.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-14
Stole a Ride.

Last evening word was received at ! Q
City Hall that two tramps had been
detained at Terrace. a station west Of
here on the Central Pacific Railway. tor
breaking into box car and stealing q
ride from this city. The company's
agent desired the marshal to go out and
bring them in but Judge Dee told him
tina any COZ ductor ould do this swell
asa civil officer and they could be ri, d
there as we'll as here.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-14

died of typhoid pneumonia on October
18Th. She had reached the promising
age OF is and her unexpected death is
a great blow tn her parents. The
fu eral was held yesterday at the
Harrisville meetiughOu>e
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-14
O @ y e n .

We are at all times glad to receive COM
municstions from correspondents on topics
of public interest. which should be adj
dressed to our branch Office, and be accom-
panied by the name of the writer, not
necessarily for publication, but as guaran-
tee of good faith
fying this office OF sny failure in the de.
iverv this paper.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-14
No Mercury,
No Potash,
Or any other Mineral Poison.

1t is Natures Remedy, made exclusively
from Roots and Herbs.
1t is perfectly Harmless.
1t is the only remedy known to the world
that has ever yet Cured contagious Blood
Poison in all its stages.
1t cures Mercurial Rheumatism, Cancer,
scrofula and other blood diseases heretofore
considered incurable. 1t cures any disease
caused from impure blood. 1t is now pre-
scribed by thousands of the best physicians
In the United States, as a tonic. We append
the statement of few:
"Ihave used S. s. S. on patients convalesc-
ing from fever and from measles with the
best results. j. n. CHENEY, M D:l a,
Ellaville, Ga"
BREMEN, GA.-Willie White was afflicted
wit rofula seven years. 1 prescribed s. s.
S., >o-day he is a fat and robust boy.
G. W. PARKER, NJ. D.
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. Is, 1851 have taken
three bottles of Swift's Specific for secondary
blood poison. 1t acts much better than pot
ash or any other remedy e {J, have ever used R
Formerly of Sussex Co., Va.
Dr. E. ]. HALE, the well known druggist
and physician, of Nashville, Howard County,
Ark, writes Having some knowledge as to
what s. s. S. is composed of, l can safely
recommend 1t as the remedy for all skin dis
eases, it matters not what the name may be"
We have a book giving history of this
wonderful remedy, and its cures, from all
over the world, which will convince you that
all we say is true, and which we will mail
free on application. No family should be
without it. We have another on Contagious
Blood Poison, sent on same terms.
Write us a history of your case, and our
physician will advise with you by letter, in
strfctest confidence. We will not deceive
you knowingly.
For sale by all druggists.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer g. Atlanta, Ga.
New York, 756 Broadway.
| London Eng, 35 Snow Hill
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-14
Collections Made at Lowest Rats

Execute Orders for the Purchase or Sale q
Stocks and Bonds at New York and Sa-
Erancisco,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-14
Police Court .

One drunk was up before his honor
yesterday, and the Judge promptly i'm
posed the usual fine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
RACE MEETINGS.
OF the Montana Circuit at Butte, Deer
Lodge, Helena, Anaconda, Etc,
they vlsite

Yesterday, the 9th inst, the racing meet
ings of the Montana Circuit opened at
Butte. The meeting will last until Satur-
day next, the great event being the $1,000
free for all on Saturday. The meeting
promises to be fine one.
Tuesday, August 14th, and continuing
until Friday, Aug. 18th, the second annu-
al meeting of the Deer Lodge association
will take place. Everything indicates a
splendid meeting There are IS stables
and Accommodations for 100 horses. The
track is the finest in the west and is
in first-class condition. SecY' McMaster
has arranged for special trains on the
Montana Union to bring horses from
Butte to Deer Lodge direct, and also to
take them from here to Helena, so there
will be no side tracking or jarring. The
postponement it is now believed will not
affect the attendance from the country ,as
hay harvest will be we'll up, and there is
assurance Of all the best horses on the cir
cult and the presence of large numbers
of patrons of the turf.
The nineteenth annual Helena fair and
races will begin Monday, August Goth,
and continue during the week, closing
with $500 free-for-all. The purses and
premiums are very large, The Montana
militia will also hold three-days encamp-
ment on the fair grounds at the time-the
first encampment ever held IN the terri
tory.
Beginning Tuesday, August 28th, and
continuing to August 31st, the first an
nual meeting of the Anaconda Racing
association will be held-taking the dates
Of the Missoula association which could
not get ready in time this year. There
will be $1,000 in the Anaconda purses,
including $1,000 in the free-for-all.
The Anaconda track is a good one, the
association has expended money freely to
provide ample and excellent accomoda-
tions, and the purses are very liberal
New Northwest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
Geographical Information Wanted.

On the Sd of July last petition was re-
ceived from the Sweet Grass hills for a
post Office, and forwarded to the I'd as
sistant postmaster general. On July 9th
it was referred to the 1st assistant post
master general for the reason that the pc
tition did not state what state or territory
the Sweet Grass hills we're in. That Of
fcer in turn referred it to Delegate Toole.
requesting him to locate the place in Mon
tana. Delegate Toole referred it to Judge
Tattan and requested him to make the
petition specific, stating where the Sweet
Grass hills were located, who the appli-
can't for postmaster was and the nature of
the service. If any one coming in from
the Sweet Grass hills will call at or write
to this Office the matter can be satisfacto-
rily arranged.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
The Fruits Of Advertising.

A few days ago John Lee lost a valua-
BILE cuff button, and like sensible man,
he Immediately advertised it's loss in the
RIVER Press and offered a reward to the
finder. Yesterday morning the button
was found by young lady and left at
this Office. She did not claim the reward
Individually, but informed reporter
that whatever Mr.. Lee saw fit to give
would go with other funds toward pro-
curing the new window for the Episcopal
church. Mr.. Lee, with many thanks, re-
ceived the button, and the reporter re-
ceived a very liberal sum from the gen
tleman which he turned over to the find
er, who will apply it to the purpose
named
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
Mysterious Disappearance.

Joe Hirshberg, who came in from Ben
ton on Monday, reports the mysterious
disappearance of j. V. Goss, sheep herd
er, employed by Hobbins & Hefferman, on
last Sunday night. Goss brought his
herd to Richter & Hunts old place on the
Teton in the evening, ate his supper and
went out, and has not been seen or heard
of up to date. AS the missing man was
intelligent, sober and industrious, and
has accumulated $1,000 besides five
months wages due from his employers,
his sudden disappearance and continued
absence are inexplicable except on the
theory that he has either committed sui
eide or met with an accident. Hirshberg
states that Goss was rather fine looking,
but had the appearance of man in poor
health or suffering from some chronic
complaint. Possibly, in fit of despond-
ency he may have dro Bned himself in the
Teton, or in wandering about may have
fallen over the bank or in to some coulee.
Calumet
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
Gallatin's Prohibition Ticket.

BozEMAN, August The county pro
hibition convention met to-day at the
court house. The various precincts Of
the county were we'll represented. The
convention was opened with prayer and
the business of the meeting was inter
spersed throughout with singing by the
prohibition glee club. A large number
Of ladies were present. The following
were the nominees:
Z. S. Wilson and A. L. Corbaly for the
legislature.
Ne. w. Penwell, treasurer.
Rev. NJ. J. Hall, clerk and recorder.
George Dickson, assessor.
Geo w. Highsmith, sheriff.
B. NJ. Dawes, probate judge.
G. L. Duke and Thos Street, commits
sioners.
A. w. Remington, superintendent of
schools.
Messena Bullard, of Helena, addressed
the convention at the close.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
Eating Waterme1ons.

A watermelon, even though a sixty
FOUNDER is not Intended to be eaten in
public, nor is one watermelon, no matter
what it's weight be, more than enough for
one healthy person. This fact is we'll
known to every country school boy. The
art of eating watermelon and keeping
cool are as simple as in the days of long
ago. The rind should be cut with short
bladed knife, so that when the melon is
divided the heart of it shall rest in one of
the halves in one luscious juicy lump.
The knife should then be carefully wiped
and put in the pocket. Then the coat
should be taken off and the sleeves rolled
up. Plunge the right hand under one end
of the heart and the left hand under the
other; lift the dripping mass to mouth,
and fall to. The juice will trickle down
your arms and saturate your face, but
what Of it? There is plenty and to spare,
though the feast is the rarest to be found
on earth.-Atlanta Constitution.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
From Barker.

Mr.. Lee Smith is in from the Barker
mines this morning driving to his cart a
handsome sorrel horse which he says is a
half brother to Montana's celebrated race
horse Daniel B." Mr.. S. also informed
us that satisfaction was reigning supreme
in the Barker camp There were many
prospectors at work and many prospects
being developed.
The pride of the West" mine was tax
ing out ore which yielded from 100 to
1900 ounces of silver per ton. That two
wagon trains would leave Barker for a
point on the Manitoba railway tomorrow
loaded with ore from that mine which
will be shipped to Omaha for treatment.
He further stated that several capitalists
from the east had visited Barker recently
and were highly pleased with the mines
they visited.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
Fergus County News Notes.

Rufus Thompson, of Flat Willow, sold
his band of mutton wethers, consisting of
about 775 head, for 1915 per head. A
good figure.
The 300 head of cattle belonging to the
estate OF John Quinn, we're sold last Mon
day, as advertised. They we're bought by
the Judith Cattle Go. at s23 per head.
Mr.. A. H. Barney, of the the Sage Creek
Sheep company, has sold his third inter
est to Mr.. L. FL. Hamilton, one of the
partners. The consideration is said to be
$4,000. Mr.. Barney will remove to Cali
fornia.
We learn through official sources that
Ihe contract for tri-weelzly mail service
between Lewistown and Fort Benton has
oeen awarded to E. B. Young, Of San
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
The Grain Acreage.

Recently the Winnipeg grain exchange
sent out circulars to wheat buyers through
the province, asking their estimate Of the
increased acreage under crop this season
over last, in wheat, barley and oats. In
answer to these circulars returns are com
ing in promptly, and when all are in from
the different districts the acreages given
by each will be calculated SO as to give the
average result for the whole province.
Already from the returns received, it is
apparent that in some districts there has
been large increase in barley, and but
little in wheat. This state of affairs is
just reversed ID other districts, there be-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
THE GUILFORD MILLER CASE
A Decision Efecting Titles to 100000
Acres of Land.


WASHINGTON, August 2.-The secretary
of the interior to-day rendered decision
in the somewhat celebrated case of the
Northern Pacific Railroad company against
Guilford Miller. The secretary holds
briefly that when the map of the main line
was fled and accepted in 1870 the general
route was fixed, and statutory withdrawal
under section six of the granting act be-
came operative. Statutory withdrawal
having once been put in operation could
not again be exercised, its authority being
exhausted. The central route being once
fixed could not be amended or changed ex
cept by legislative authority. AS no such
authority was given, the attempt to change
the general route by the map of 1872 was
WITHOUT AUTHORITY OF LAW.
AS Miller's land was not within the limits
of statutory withdrawal under the law of
1870, it remained public lands subject to
settlement, Notwithstanding the filing Of
the map of 1872 and the attempted with
drawal of the land by the commissioner Of
the general land Office. The secretary
holds that section of the granting act to
the company absolutely prohibits the
withdrawal by the executive of lands on
the line Of the road from the operation of
the homestead and pre-emption laws, and
that in attempting to make the withdrawal
of lands for indemnity purpose the com
\ Io4 oh .l4.+oJ
The railroad company selected Miller's
land as indemnity for lands lost within
the Yakima Indian reservation, but the
secretary says inasmuch as
THE SUPREME COURT
said in the Butts case that fee simple
title to lands within Indian reservations
passed by grant to the company subject to
the right Of occupancy by the Indians,
the company is not entitled to indemnity
for lands within said reservation and
which have passed to it by it's grant The
effect Of this decision is far reaching and
will affect about 800 cases now pending in
the general land Office, and probably
claims of many settlers which have not
reached them. The denial of the right of
the company to indemnity for lands with
in the Yakima Indian reservation Is
said to be equally applicable to other
Indian reservations along the line of the
road, and will have the effect of reducing
the indemnity claims of the company very
largely, probably to the extent of million
and half of acres. About two hundred
cases now in the central land Office will be
affected by this decision.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
Lightning Flashes.

At Cleveland, the I'd inst, the PAGER,
You Bet, with running mate, made mile
IN 2:0524, breaking his previous record
of 2O6
Butte voted two to one in favor of issu-
ing bonds to the amount of $4,000 for
city improvements, the I'd inst. A light
vote was cast.
The emperor Of Germany, the emperor
of Austria and the czar of Russia will
meet on the Austrian frontier sometime
in the autumn.
Charley Gleason, of Minneapolis, knock
ed out Jack Dempsey in the eighth round
in fight to finish with skin gloves near
Fort Smelling the I'd inst. The fight was
for $3.50 side.
A terrific thunder storm visited Sauk
Rapids the night and morning of the I'd
inst. Whole fields of wheat were washed
away, two houses were struck with light
ming, many houses were flooded and the
Mississippi rose a foot in short time, No
lives were lost, but great damage was
done.
The international fight between J. K.
Murphy, of England, and Jack Harlin, Of
Boston, for 81 900 side and the light
weight championship resulted in draw.
Forty nine rounds were fought. Both
men were badly punished The mill
came off the I'd inst. at Verplanck's Point,
Oh the Hudson river.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08

sites of life, but on the contrary insisting
that whisky and tobacco should be free,
the manufacturers have done more to
promote the ideas of free trade in this
country in the last few months than the
eloquent and gifted tongues and pens of
Frank Hurd, Henry Watterson and David
A. Wells. The speaker touched upon the
part Gen. Harrison took in suppressing
the riots in 1877, and closed by saying
that, as attorney for Blaine, Harrison
committed crime against the state by
declaring, in the dismissal of the Blaine
suit against the Indianapolis Sentinel,
that justice could not be obtained in the
state. (Cheers.)
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
THE NEW AGENCY.
Cen, Heath, Special Agent, and Maj. Fields
Looking For Location.

Major Edwin G. Fields, U. S. Indian
accent at Fort Belknap, who was in the
citv last week, informed us that General
Henry Heath, special agent of the gov
arnment. arrived at his agency last Mon
dav 2 week ago. Gen. Heath and Major
Fields. accompanied by Lieut.. J. F.
Huston, spent six days last week travel
ING over the reduced reservation, which
will be the future home Of the Gros
Ventures and Assinniboine Indians, for
the purpose of locating their new agency.
The gentlemen travelled over large por-
tion of the new reservation and found
several good locations, but the place for a
new agency has not yet been decided up
on. Gen. Heath, who is about 60 years
old, is Virginian and West Point grad
uate. who followed the fortunes of the
south with distinguished gallantry, and
won for himself name in history. He
opened the battle of Gettysburg with his
division and took prominent part in
that memorable battle. Gen. Heath yes
terday paid Fort Assinniboine visit for
the purpose of meeting some warm per-
sonal friends among the officers stationed
at the post. We are glad to know that
the general contemplates spending day
at Fort Benton before he returns east.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08

| Although for several days past but lit
| tie hope was entertained that General
| Sheridan would recover from the illness
which has so long Frustrated him, yet the
news Of his death will be received with
deep sorrow and poignant grief through
out the country Philip Henry Sheridan
was born in 1881. He received military
education, being graduate of West Point.
Early in the late war he was appointed to
the command of cavalry division. His
victories at Winchester, Cedar Creek and
Five Forks made his name famous as a
| fighter and successful general wherever
the English language is spoken. He was
made lieutenant general of the United
States army in 1869 and upon the retire
ment of General Sherman, he was pro-
noted to the chief command of the army
| in 1888 The duties of bis high Office
have been discharged with that fidelity
to his trust and with that efficiency
which have distinguished him in every
official position he has occupied. In his
death the country loses one of the first
military officers of the world, "a brave
and honest man.
Another great name is added to the list
of those who have passed to the unknown
beyond. Another name takes it's place be-
side those carved high upon the scroll of
fame. Another, the best years of whose
life were unselfishly devoted to his
country and to his country's cause, and
whose deeds are embalmed in the memory
of the American people lies silent in death.
Fighting Phil Sheridan is no more.
Requtescat IN pace.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08

It will be remembered that Hoppe muir
dered Adams near Fort Conrad and es-
capped into the Northwest territory. He
stole some provisions from camp of the
mounted police, for which be was arrest
ed. Under Sheriff Crawford, of this city,
who was close on Hopes trail, arrived on
the ground soon after the latter's arrest
and preferred the charge of murder
against HIM. Upon this charge Hoppe
was held by the Lethbrldge authorities
while Crawford returned to Benton, where
he obtained the necessary papers and wit
nesses, and, accompanied by Mr.. S. FL. Nc
Intire, Choteau's county attorney, the
party proceeded to Lethbridge, where
Hoppe was examined with the result
above stated. Two much praise cannot
be awarded to Under Sheriff Crawford
and County Attorney McIntire for the
part they have taken in bringing this
murderer to justice. Choteau county is
determined that no guilty man shall es-
cape.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-08-08
Sweet Grass Placers,

During the past week several parties
from the Sweet Grass Hills have visited
Benton, all of whom brought gold dust in
different quantities. The latest arrival is
Mr.. J. G. Wilson, miner, who reached
the city last evening, and who, besides
bringing in several ounces Of the precious
metal, had the misfortune to lose an
ounce by an accident caused by the
breaking of the bottle which contained it.
During a conversation with the proprie-
tor of one of the hotels, Mr.. Wilson in
formed him that he was hauling dirt to
the nearest water, about one and half
miles, which yielded SO per load and
that another man called Dutch Chris,
working alone, was clearing $18 per day.
In recently cleaning a bedrock fume, he
informed the proprietor that $4,000 had
been realized Mr.. Wilson believes as do
many other old miners-that there are
lots of gold in the Sweet Grass Hills
which is being brought to the surface by
those working there.