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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-01
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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
Race Against Time.

New YORK, Sept. 23.-This was the last
day of the Fleetwood Driving Park races.
The weather was fine, and the track in
fine condition. The interest of the day
centered in the effort Of the black gelding
Guy to trot against time to beat 2:134.
made by Maud S, the fastest record ever
made at Fleetwood park. Guy was driv-
en- by Millard Sanders, and was accom-
panied by running mate, driven by John
Splan. A good start was made and away
went the feet-footed trotter like the
wind. Over hundred stop watches were
held over him and from the start to the
finish the excitement was intense. Guy,
going like deer, passed the quarter mile
in 81 II seconds. the half mile in 1:04, the
three-quarter in 1885 and the mile in
2:12M.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26

At Cascade, Sept. 10th, Sieben & Har-
dy, 10 cars, 336 cattle; D. Auchard, cars,
76 cattle, Sept. Doth; Rumney Bros, %
cars, 429 CATTLE
At Big Sandy, Sept. 2oth, N. NJ G. Co,
20 cars, 400 cattle; Sept. 2lst, N. M. G.
Co., 13 cars, 252 cattle; Sept. 21st, Sands
& Taylor, 5 cars, 1O3 cattle.
At Great Falls Sept. 22d, J. Laird, 9
cars; JAS. Lemon, 6 cars, and J. W. How
ard, 2 cars, making IL cars in the train.
Sands & Taylor has $50 cattle here
waiting for orders from Chicago to ship.
I will go to Boudoin tonight to Con
Kohrs' cattle. don't know just how
many he will load. Yours, truly,
J. p Tracy
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
A Singular Disappearance.

Michael Donahoe, Of Great Falls, spent
yesterday in Benton trying to ascertain
definite information of his brother, w. Ell.
Donahoe. On July 10Th w. H. Donahoe
was in this city and registered at the Pa
cifc hotel Since that time it seems that
he has not been seen. Mr.. Donahoe has
located ranch on Clear creek, in the res
ervation, and Is neighbor to man
named Nash. On August 4th Nash pur
chased Of A. H. Reser, of Fort Belknap,
COW, and at the time informed Mr.. Reser
that he had no blank checks on hand but
that w. H Donahoe had gone to Great
Falls and had been absent some time, and
upon his return he expected him to bring
the blank checks when he (Nash) would
draw in Mr. Reser's favor. The checks
reached Mr. Nash through the mail, but
w. Fl. Donahoe has never shown up.
Michael Donahoe, the brother, who is
looking up the affair, left this city last
evening for Fort Belknap. Upon his re-
turn we hope to be able to throw more
light on the case.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
Appeal to Patriots.
ceived.

New YORK, Sept. 22-The national
democratic committee issued an address
ts-night to the people of the United
States. 1t is signed by VIM. Fl. Barnum,
chairman of the national democratic COM
mittee, and Colvin S. Brice, chairman of
the campaign committee. A postscript dl-
rects that all contributions to the nation
al democratic campaign fund should be
made payable to G. J. Chadnaud. The
address begins by alluding to the evident
wish of the great
MAJORITY OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
at the end of Cleyeland's third year in Of
fee as president that he should be nomi-
mated for a second term, and then appeals
to the members of the democratic party
for pecuniary assistance for the purpose
of printing and circulating campaign doc
uments and for other legitimate expenses.
In conclusion 1t appeals to that ''vast
body of earnest men, who have learned in
other lands in the struggle Of daily life, to
estimate good government at it's true
worth, and whose love of home and coun-
try will prompt them to contribute each
according to his means to the expense OF
a canvass of such moment and extending
over so great territory"
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the sick, but the small number Of deaths
which occurred to-day is encouraging.
New cases, however, are abundant; four
fifths of them are in the suburbs
a TRAIN ATTACKED.
The Robbers Baffied and Pursued With
Blood Hounds.

SCHULEsBURG, Texas, September 24-A
passenger train on the Southern Pacific
railroad was stopped near Therwood last
night by masked men, who compelled the
engineer at the point OF a pistol to un-
couple the engine from the coaches and
pull out of the way. The conductor was
compelled to assist in uncoupling the en-
CINE In the express car were y. S. Mar
shall John Franklin, Deputy Van Wiper
and Detective Kelly, of the Southern Pa
cifc service, and other officers were on the
train. Having been warned of the attack
all east bound trains have been guarded
since last Wednesday, The robbers were
soon on the mail car Jump in and rifle
the mail bags" commanded the leader of
the gang. Two men took Engineer Tony
to the door of the car, and as soon as his
head was seen Bud Weston, of the guards,
taking him for one of the robbers,
FIRED ONE BARREL FROM HIS GUN.
Tony fell back with an ugly wound IN
his face The bandits then made Fireman
Grager act as decoy, and when Weston
sighted the fireman he discharged the
other barrel of his gun at him, though
fortunately without effect. The bandits
then returned Weston's fire and a lively
skirmish ensued, over fifty shots being
exchanged. The baffled robbers finally
withdrew carrying two of their number
who had been wounded with them. There
were ten men engaged in the robbery. A
pack of blood hounds in the car have
been sent out in search of the fleeing
/ gang.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
THOSE HEATHENS.
Minister Denby's Cipher Dispatches -Cleve-
land in Luck.
better.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The state de-
partment refuses to make public Minister
Denby's cablegram announcing the rejee-
tion of the Chinese treaty because the
dispatch is in cipher, and to give it out in
full or in part would enable the telegraph
to obtain clue to the cipher system in
use between Minister Denby and the sec
retary, and it maight lead to the discovery
of many state secrets Nothing is feared
to any extent from that end of the cable
located in this country, for that is entire
ly within the legal jurisdiction Of this
government and in case the senate should
get anything from the agency of the cable
officials here they would be liable to a
suit and heavy punishment, but as it is
expressed at the state department there
are always two ends to cable and the
people at the other end are the ones to
fear, they being out of the jurisdiction.
The Star this evening has the following:
"All the members Of congress about the
capitol to-day are talking Of Cleveland's
luck. They all look upon the rejection of
the treaty by China, considering all that
has been done on the subject, as very for
tunate FOR him. The bringing in and
passage of the anti-Chinese bill is spoken
of as the most daring thing that any ad-
was ever responsible for, and
that 1t should finally turn out to be all
right, is regarded as most astonishing
luck. The California members are glad
Of the rejection of the treaty, as they like
the new bill much better.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
A PUBLIC LAND BILL
Nearly All Laws Relating to Public Lands
to BE Suspended.

WAsH1NGToN, September 22.-The bill
reported to the house to-day from the
committee on public lands, relative to a
suspension of land entries, provides that
all laws providing for disposal of public
lands, except the homestead law and the
laws in relation to mineral lands and the
laws touching the selection of public
lands by states for educational and
other purposes, shall be suspended un-
til the pending legislation affecting the
public lands shall be disposed of or the
present congress shall adjourn. 1t fur
ther provides that during the pendency of
land forfeiture measures, no act of the
railroad companies interested shall in any
way enlarge their rights or claims.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
A NOVEL WAGER.
A Man Bets His Wife Against Jersey Cow
on the Result of the Election.

Nebraska City special: A strange writ
ten agreement in betting case on the re-
suit of the national election between two
Swedish farmers named Ole johnson and
Hans Erickson was to-day placed in the
hands of business man in this city as
stakeholder. The agreement sets forth
that in the event Of Cleveland's re-elec-
ton Mr.. johnson shall forfeit his wife,
Johanna, to Mr.. Erickson, but if Harrison
is elected Mr.. johnson is to receive from
Erickson "a Jersey COW valued at $55."
The bet is a bona fide one, and all parties
concerned are sincere, Johanna expressing
the hope that Mr.. Cleveland may be re-
elected. After securing stakeholder the
party made merry and drank to the sue
cess of Cleveland and Harrison. Erick-
son is widower and has long cast sleeps
eyes at the ''fair and forty Johanna.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
RAILWAY MATTERS.
surmises Concerning the Management of
the Manitoba.

st. Paul special to the New York Times:
The annual meeting of the Manitoba
stockholders has been called several
times. Each time they have adjourned
without action. Following the last at
tempt to do something, President Hill
suddenly conceived the idea of making a
tour of certain divisions of the road. He
went off on ten-days' trip, taking Gener-
eral Manager Marvel with him. 1t now
transpires that President Hill anticipated
trouble. Stockholders are stirred up, and
are bent on making it warm. The
stockholders do not propose to wait, and
Hill, seeing their eagerness to make trou-
ble, has made repeated efforts to stave
off the annual meeting.
Chas. w. Case, of the Milwaukee, has
been appointed General Superintendent
to succeed Mr.. Mohler. Mohler remains
to be disposed of. He has been talked of
in connection with Mr.. Manvel's place. 1t
is known that Mr.. Marvel will not stay
with the Manitoba unless there is pro-
motion in sight, and he is talked Of in
connection with the presidency, enjoying
the favor and confidence of the stock
holders. The tangles have frightened per-
ceptibly during the last few days, and will
not be unraveled until President Hill per
mits the meeting to occur.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
NoRrHEK PACIFIC STATEMENT,
Willard Declines the Presidency of the Road
and Oakes is Elected.

New YORK, September 2O.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the North
ern Pacific railroad was held in this city
to-day. The only change in the board OF
directors as chosen is the election OF Z.
Ballet in place of August Belmont. The
report presented shows the gross earnings
for the year ended June Both to be Sl5,-
846,327, an increase over the preceding
year Of $3,O56,879; operating expenses,
$3,266, 1884, an increase of ST ,093,865 net
earnings, S6,579, ,443, an increase of 1868, OILS.
The total vote cast was 697, ,233 shares, of
which 361, ,440 shares, an absolute majority
of 1924 shares, we're voted by Henry
Willard and associates. His vote included
1868 shares represented by Brayton
Ives.
At meeting of the newly elected board
Of directors, held Immediately upon the
adjournment of the stockholders meet
ing, Charles L. Colby put Henry Willard
IN nomination for president. Willard IN
formed the board that he could not accept
the Office and moved that in his place
Thomas Fletcher Oakes, now vice presi-
dent and general manager, be elected
president. Oakes was thereupon unani-
mously elected president. The board fur
ther elected James B. Williams first vice
president, G. FL. Prescott, second vice pres
ident, and Samuel Williamson, secretary
At the stockholders meeting resolutions
were unanimously passed approving of
the lease of certain Montana branch lines
by the Northern Pacific.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
A RAILROAD WAR,
A Desperate Struggle For Right of Way in
Colorado
gang,

DENVER, Sept. 22.-An Aspen, Colorado,
special says: Trouble has been brewing
here for some time between the Rio
Grande and Midland railways over the
right Of way up Ute avenue into the Can
on, which is believed both desire as an
outlet for their road over the range into
Utah. The Rio Grande on Wednesday
began laying their tracks up the street
and had almost reached the base of the
mountain before the Midland discovered
what was going on. They at once began
laying tracks in the same direction and
swore out an injunction against the Rio
Grande and discontinued work. The
matter was brought before the council
and it was discovered that the city had
granted the right of way to the Midland,
and consequently the Rio Grande was
ordered to stop. They paid no attention
to the order. The Midland continued
their work and when the track was laid
almost to the Rio Grande track, President
Scott, of the Midland, at the head of 200
men, charged upon the Rio Grande with
cars loaded with railroad iron and Oh
structed the avenue. With President
Scott IN the front rank, the men yelled
for the Colorado Midland and tried to
board the Rio Gran6c ears. Col. Waters,
who had about $50 Italians on his cars,
said to his men: "Give them the best you
have got in the shop, boys, and hold the
fort" With this the Italians raised their
shovels and clubs. The gang took up the
cry and the clubs and shovels rained
blows on the heads of the Midland at
tacking party. The police officers present
commenced to arrest the Midland men,
and President Scott called his men off.
The fight lasted only about eight min
utes, but with the iabbering of the Ital-
ians, the rattling made by the descent Of
shovels upon the heads of the Midland
men and the cries and groans of the
wounded it was lively fight. The sheriH
IS still in possession of the point in dis
pute and Rio Grande train is standing
at the place, having taken possession after
the battle yesterday. Agent Waters, of
the Rio Grande, is being tried for con
tempt Of court. The charge is founded
on his refusal to clear the street as or
dered by the court, following which re-
fusal the battle occurred. A warrant for
the arrest of President John Scott, of the
is out he having led the attack
ing force.
LATER Sixteen Of the Rio Grande
men have just been arrested on state war
rants, charging them with riot. Col. Jesse
Il. Waters, agent Of the Rio Grande and
Of the forces, heads the list,
the others being the men whom he armed
night to take forcible posses
sion of the intersection over which the
Midland and Rio Grande war has been
aging.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
Choteau ounty's Wealth.

Through the courtesy of Mr. A. B.
Hamilton, the very efficient assessor OF
Choteau county, we are enabled to pre-
sent the following statistics:
Estimate population of the county, g.
O00; number Of horses, 7,488; number Of
mules, 107; number Of cattle, SOFIA;
number of sheep, 1926; estimate wool
clip for the year 1888, 1,o73,319 pounds;
assessed value of all property, including
supplementary lists, s3,7ooOoo; miles of
railroad, 1855; number of school houses,
13; number of church buildings, 5.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
Horrible Case of Poisoning.

OrrAwA, Ont, September q A horri-
bic case Of poisoning is reported from the
shores of Lake Temcocaminque For
some time past Mrs. Boverston has
been anxious to get rid of her husband,
and the opportunity occurred last Sunday
when he complained Of feeling sick. His
wife suggested dose Of epson salts, but
instead she prepared dose of strychnine.
Her husband was suspicious of the mix
ture and refused to take it. To satisfy
his doubts the woman took spoonful
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
Result Of Stealing a Ride.

HELENA, Sept. 21.-Frank Mcbride, a
young man about 81 years of age, fell un-
der train near Silver City Thursday
night and had his right leg crushed SO
badly that amputation was necessary.
Drs. Carmichael and Baldwin performed
the operation at the county hospital. Nc
Bride jumped for the train when it was
in motion, supposedly for the purpose of
stealing ride, and missed his footing.
He is a native of New York. He is get
ting along nicely and will recover unless
blood poisoning should set in.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
SHOTGUN QUARANTINE.
Cities in the South Determined to Keep Out
Fever-StricI1en Victims.

MEMPHIS, September 21.-All the rail
roads leading into this city will be notified
tomorrow not to sell tickets for Memphis
as no train will be allowed to come nearer
the city than ten miles, and Gordon of
armed pickets will guard the dirt roads
and no one will be allowed to enter. The
sentiment here is that Memphis can bet
ter afford to spend hundred thousand
dollars to keep the city free of infected
persons than to have even one case of
fever, which would cost her merchants
millions of dollars in the loss of trade,
not counting the lives of citizens which
would be in danger This same feeling
prevails throughout the states Of Louis
iano, Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama
and extends into Mexico Every town and
city in the states named, from Cairo, ILL.,,
south to New Orleans, has established a
quarantine against infected points, and in
many instances against the world A
shotgun quarantine prevails along the
line Of the Illinois Central from New Or
leans to Fulton, KY, and trains are not
allowed to stop at any stations between
Cairo, I'll. and Canton, Miss. A regular
panic has seized the people, especially in
the smaller inland town, where mo inter
course" is the watchword, and armed men
guard the roads leading into those places.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
More About Hills Resignation.

ST. PAUL, Sept. 1.-The question
whether J. j. Hill is to resign the presi-
dency of the Manitoba will probably be
settled next week, when the postponed
meeting of the stockholders will be held.
A portion Of the officials returned from
Montana Tuesday and President Hill and
party will arrive tomorrow evening. The
opinion is more and more prevalent that
Mr.. Hill will resign the presidency and
that Mr. Marvel will be elected to the
position, and that Mr.. Case will be ap-
pointed general superintendent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
Quarantined Cities.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 21.-It is reported
here that portion Of the railroad track
between Harrison and Vicksburg has
been torn up by the frightened people in
order to force trains to stop. Vicksburg
and Natchez have quarantined strickly,
and roads connecting with Jackson have
been obliged to 60 out of business for the
present. A special from West Point,
Miss, says that town to-day closed her
gates, not only against the fever-stricken
districts, but also against the world.
Armed police are securing the city.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
CATTLE SHIPMENTS.
What is Being Done at the Big Sandy Stock
Yards.

BIG SANDY, Septe mber 16, 1888.
Editor of the RIVER Press:
[ loaded to-day for Flowerree & Lowry
sixteen cars with 323 head Of cattle con-
signed to Rosenbaum Bros. & Co., Chi
cago. These are the last Of this firms
cattle to be shipped for the present. They
had in this outfit 134 car loads, which
contained 2,67o cattle, all loaded since the
9TH Of the present month. Mr.. J. J. Ken
nedy Will load train of cars tomorrow
for the east, and Sands & Taylor will load
train Of cattle Wednesday. Twill about
finish up what is in sight this week Ev-
erything is quiet on the Sandy. Judge
Lynch is holding down his position IN 2
good shape and he has the good will OF
all the stockmen who do business with
him. Yours, truly,
j. 2. TRACY.
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herself. This induced him to take full
dose. The woman miscalculated the
strength Of the poison. A man named
Greiner called in shortly after and found
her muscles twitching from the effects of
the poison and her husband in convul-
sions. The woman explained what was
the matter and Greiner went for assistance
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-09-26
A Helena Man Badly Injured.

CHICAGO, Sept. "A. George Crocker, q
wealthy cattle man, Of Helena, Montana
met with a serious accident this morning
A cab IN which he was riding dashed
against the curbstone, throwing Crocker
against the glass side, breaking the glass
and cutting his face badly. 1T is believed
he will lose his eyesight. He was remoY-
ed to the Grand Pacific hotel