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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
Immense Dam Completed.

NEW YORK, March l2.-William H.
Teneyck, president of the Acqueduct
committee has announced that the con-
tractors for the sc, ,000,00O Croton dam
will practically complete their work
by December 1st and the water will be
turned into the great basin on that
date. The new dam will increase the
storage capacity for the city's water
supply by the huge total of 30 900, ,00O,-
900 gallons or nearly double the stor-
age capacity of the present time.
The new dam is built six miles be-
low the old one, and when it is full the
old dam will be covered to a depth of
more than 80 feet.
The capacity of the dam is so great
that should the city use water from it
at the rate of 286,O00,0 900 gallons a
day, the present rate of consumption,
the supply would cover the city's
needs about 265 days.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
To Invade California,

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-J ames
j. Hill, president of the Northern Sc.
curities company, is planning to in
wade California by way of the north
with lines of the Great Northern rail.
way, according to the Call. 1t is further
stated that two surveys have been
made along the California and Oregon
coast between Portland and San
Francisco, and that those interested
in these surveys have already submit.
ted to Mr.. Hill two routes by which
he can reach San Francisco. One sur.
vey1ng party worked northward from
Marin county and the other southwark
from Portland. Both routes surveyed
are shorter than the Shasta route of
Of the Southern Pacific company, one
by l2O miles and the other by at least
lao miles. 1t is claimed that the routes
selected by the Hill surveyor guaran.
tee the construction of a railroad
along grade Of about2 per cent, as
against 4 per cent. and more which Is
experienced along the Southern Pacific
line
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
Work On St. Mary's Canal.

WASHINGTON, March l5.-Enginecr
Babb, of the geological survey, with
a Iargs force of men, will begin work
on the St. Mary's irrigation project in
May or possibly earlier. The secre-
tary of the interior has made the me-
cessary allotment for western irriga-
tion enterprises and sufficient money
will be allowed the St. Mary's pro-
ject to do the necessary work this
year.
There is a vast amount of prelimi.
nary work to be done in completing
the surveys and awarding contracts.
The work will probably be begun
on St. Mary's dam and upon various
portions of the canal.
The project as planned calls for a
dam at St. Mary's, and a canal to
the north fork of the Milk river with
canals for Milk river. 1t will call for
an expenditure of $2,5O0,OOO.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18

treaty in preparation for the final
vote on the treaty tomorrow. The
greater part of the day was devoted to
debate on the matter of insuring Am.
erican defense of the canal, the demo-
Gratis contending th at the United States
should be given the initiative in that
respect and the republicans urging
that the interests of this country are
sufficiently safeguarded by the terms
of the treaty as it stands. A substi.
tute for provision of the treaty
placing the defense of the canal in the
hands of the government of Colombia
resulted in test vote. AS result Of
their frequent conferences, since Sem
ator Germans assumption of leader
ship, the democr ats cast solid vote
in support of the amendment, the re.
publicans voting as solidly against it.
The vote was IA for the democratic
amendment to 46 against it. During
the day Senator Morgan offered
number OF his amendments, but none
of them received more than ten or
twelve votes. The treaty will be rati.
fed tomorrow by very large ma
jority and without amendment. On
the final ballot many Of the democratic
senators will vote for it.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
Mysterious Explosions.

PONTIAs, ILL.,, March l6-Three
more terrific explosions occurred at
Cardiff mines last night and today,
following that of last Thursday. The
nature of the explosions remains a
mystery. Six miners were in the mine
last night cleaning up the wreckaye of
Thursdays explosion, when the first
Of the last series OF explosions oc-
Cured. Men We're sent below at once
to their aid and recovered William
Humphrey alive, but terribly injured.
The dead bodies OF two other Bobe-
mian5 were also recovered, but three
of the party are still buried ia the
mines. At 9 O'Clock another, the
most terrific explosion of all, occurred,
blowing out the top of the shaft and
wrechIn- the top works. Chief Me.
chanlc Michae was at the mouth of
the pi: and was so seriously Injured
that he died three hours later, Another
explosion took place at ) O'Clock this
afternoon, but with no fatalities, The
state mine Inspector is at the mine,
but is unable to give an explana alton
of the disaster. The mine will be
flooded.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
A Constitutional Question.

WASHINGTON, March l2.-In the
United States supreme court motion
was made today by Attorney Coudert
OF New York to advance the hearing
OF the case of Isabella Gonzales. Miss
Gonzales is native of Porto Rico,
about 20 years of age, who arrived at
New York from tha: island on or
about the first of August, 1902. On
her arrival she was detained at Ellis
island and was excluded from admis-
sion into the United States on the
ground that she was an allen immi-
grant, likely to become a public
charge. She seeks to secure release
on writ of habeas corpus. In as
signing their reasons for asking to
have the case advanced Mr.. Coudert
says:
"As further reason for requesting
this honorable court to advance this
case up on the docket, the appel ant
alleges that it is in the nature of a
test case upon which will probably be
determined the questions of whether
citizens of Porto Rico and certain
others OF our insular possessions are
aliens within the purview of the con-
stitution and laws of the United States:
that appellants attorneys are in.
formed and believe that the officials
OF the war and treasury departments
OF our government are anxious for an
early opinion by this honorable
COURT
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18

merous lumber plants in North Mem
phis have suspended owing to the en-
croachment of the water. AT fourth
and market streets people are moving
about in skitfs and the street railway
has abandoned all schedules in that
part of the city. The Choctaw railway
has suspended operations between
Hopefeld and Wolf river and all
trains are being sent over the Memphis
bridge.
A dangerous place in the levee is
reported from Holly Bush, twenty
miles north Of here. Engineers of the
St. Francis levee went to the site this
afternoon. The water is running over
the levee for u distance of 800 feet
Men and material are being sent there
aud strong fight is being made to
hold the embankment. Refugees and
hundreds of horses and mules con.
t'nue to arrive on every train. \
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
To Protect American Interests.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-The Car
ibbean squadron, under the command
OF Admiral Cogh]an, has been ordered
to Honduras, where the revolution is
assuming serious proportions, to pro-
tect American interests. Late this
afternoon the secretary OF the navy
sent the following instructions to Ad.
miral COghlan at San Juan:
Proceed with squadron Olympia, ,
Panther, Marietta, Vixen and Brutus
collier for the protection Of Americ an
interests at Porto COrtez and Ceiba.
Honduras. Communicat ate with the
minister. You are authorized to leave
the Vixen (tender) under the com.
mandant at San Juan.
The navy department decided to
send Admiral Coghlan to Honduras
on the theory that flag officer pres
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
TO COMMENCE WORK.
Secretary Hitchcock Issues Orders Ncccs-
sary for Irrigation Work.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-Secretar ary
Hitchcock of the interior department
has granted authority for the acquisi.
tlon OF necessary property, rights of
way, etc, prior to the construction of
irrigation works in five localities.
These projects are: Montana, Milk
river canal; Wyoming, Sweetw ater
lam; Colorado, Gunnison tunnel; Ne
vad a, Truckee canal system; Arizona,
Salt river reservoir.
These projects are estim ated to cost
100000 and will provide for the ir-
rigation of about 900, 900 acres of arid
land. In addition thereto, the Gray
Bull reservoir project is to be taken
up mmediately. The constructions
remain subject to the feasibility of OBJ
tanning the necessary rights and the
adjustment of private claims in such
manner as to comply with the act
approved June II, 1902.
The authority granted relates to
projects upon which examin ations
have been made in sufficient detail to
justify estimates of cost aud results.
The secretary also has authorized the
expenditure, during the present calen-
dar year of S450,0o0 on surveys, bor-
ings for found ations and other exami.
nations, which will be carried on in
all of the states and territories in
cluded within the provisions of the
law
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
IN EXTRA SESSION.
The " ork of the Seaate on the Trea ties
Drawing to Close.

WASHINGTON, March l2.-There
were important developments tod ay
regarding the treaties pending in the
senate. 1t was decided to vote on the
Panama canal treaty on Tuesday next
and the Cuban reci procity treaty was
reported to the senate by the com.
mittee onlforeign relations. The end
of the work for which the extra session
was called is therefore in sight.
The agreement to vote on the canal
treaty was arrived at soon after the
senate assembled at noon and without
discussion of moment. The terms had
been made satisfactory to Senator
Morgan before the request to fix day
Tor the vote, was preferred by Sen.
ator Frye, for the former made no
objection. The committee treated with
various amendments agreed upon.
The foreign aft airs committee was rep
resented by Mr.. Cullom and at his re-.
quest it was read for the inform alton
of the sen ate.
The reading was followed by form
al request by Mr.. Cullom to take up
the Cuban treaty for ratification, but
while this was denied, still the greater
part OF the session was devoted to it.
The amendments made include in ad.
dition to those of the last session, a
provision requiring the approval of
the house OF representatives to make
the treaty effective. With the adop-
tion OF this amendment the democr ats
as body probably will cease opposi.
tion to the Cuban treaty, but some of
them, the sugar interests of whose
states are affected by the treaty, will
continue to oppose it. The republican
side of the senate will vote practical
ly, if not absolutely solidly for the
treaty, and it is now generally be-
lieved that it will be ratified after &C.
tion on the Pan anna treaty. Individ.
ual democratic senators will offer
number of amendments to the canal
treaty and they will unite in passing
some OF them, but if they should be
voted down, as they doubtless will be,
the democrats will vote for the ratii-
cation of the treaty. The progress
made today leads many senators to
predict an adjournment by the close
of next week.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
Secretary Moody in Cuba.

HAVANA, March 14.-The United
States ship Dolphin, with Secretary
Moody and the congressional party on
board, arrived here from Key West
this afternoon. After the ship had
anchored the captain of the port called
to pay his respects. The compression.
al party went ashore at once, but Sec
retary Moody remained on board un-
til toward evening. He said to rep.
resentative of the Associa ated Press
that it was his intention to remain in
Havana and its vicinity for two days,
paying visits of courtesy to govern.
ment officials before proceeding to
Bahai Honda and Guantanamo to in
spect the sites proposed for the estab-
lishment of naval stations. 1t is pos
sible that he will proceed to Guantan-
amo overland.
Secretary Moody inquired with in
terest concerning the attitude of the
Cuban senator's toward the naval sta
ton. lie anticipated serious difficulty
he said, in securing private lands for
the establishment Of stations. He be-
lieved that the Cuban government
would authorize condemnation pro.
ceeuings if such were found neces sary.
The party is combining business
with pleasure and may visit the Isle of
Pines and Cienfuegos as we'll as San
tiago before going to Porto Rico and
Culebra.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
Terrible Death List.

SAN FRANCISCO, March l6.-The
steamer Mariposa arrived here today
from the Samoan islands, bringing
farther particulars of the terrible hur.
ricnnc which visited the Poumotu
group of islands in January.
lu all more than 600 lives were lost
an tie financial loss will exceed
5000, 600 The Poumotu group mum.
b"r> about 100 inland divisions.
t&lI' measures have been instituted
aud everything possible is being done
AZ tApi Il aud other places in the Sa-
moan islands 10 relieve the sutferinys
ut the PuumOtu islanders.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
The Mississippi Still Rising.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March l3.-The
river gauge tonight is 1868 feet and
rising. This is an advance OF seven
tenths of a foot since 6 O'Clock last
night. Captain Lucas, United States
engineer in charge of the first and
second districts, has issued notices to
steamboat captains and masters giving
list of all points exposed along the
1evees and urging caution in approach.
ing them. He has just returned from
trip of inspection down the river
and reports the levees on both sides
of the Mississippi in good shape ex-
cept near Medoc, Ark, where seri.
Gus break occurred in 1897, and which
has never been completely repaired.
Chief Engineer Pharr, of the St.
Francis levee board today issued a
notice to all engineers in charge of
districts asking them to post notices
prohibiting persons from appro oaching
or appearing on levees at any point
during the night, under pain of being
fred upon by levee patrols. All
boats approaching levees are warned
to carry lights and if possible TO Sc
cure permits beforehand.
All steamers arriving today brought
IN large mum bers of refugees and much
live stock.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
REFORMS INRUSSIA.
The Car DEGREES the Freedom Of Rclig-
ion In His DOminiOns.

ST. PETERSBURG, March l2.-The
Car has issued decree providing
for freedom OF religion throughout his
dominions, establishing to some de-
gree local self.government, and max
ing other concessions to viii
lage committees. After referring
to the efforts OF his predecessors, par
ticularly his father, to add to the well
fare OF the Russian people, the Gear
announces his decision to grant free
dom of religion TO all his subjects
who profess non-orthodox creeds and
to improve the conditions of. village
life and those of the local nobility and
peasantry.
The decree, which was issued in
commemoration of the anniversary of
the birthday of Alexander III, is con.
sidered to be the most significant act
or state since the emancipation of the
serfs. The public halls it as the proc
lamation OF a new era, opening up
bright prospects of the early improve
ment of Russian intern ational admin
istration.
Although the Jewish faith is not
specially mentioned in the Czar's de-
cree granting religious freedom, it is
believed that the liberty granted to
"all creeds' is Intended to include
the Jews.
The publication of the Cars de-
cree has produced universal feeling
OF joyful excitement aud is tonight the
chief topic of conversation in every
public resort. 1t is generally attribu.
ted to the emperor's earnest desire to
smooth the causes which recently pro-
duced such deplorable outbreaks
among the workmen andI students.
Fears, however, are expressed that
the powerful party of reaction led by
Minister of the Interior Plehwe, NAV
delay or Illustrate the realization of
the Cars aspirations, but great hopes
are based on the known fact that Fl.
nance Minister Witte is a strong ad.
vocate of whatever reforms he consid-
ers the country ripe for. In any case
months must elapse before the project
ed reforms can be put into execution.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
The blockade RaiSad.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-The &C.
ton taken by the Venezuelan govern
ment in raising the blockade was re-
celved here with great relief, for al.
though there were no outward symp-
toms of trouble, it is known that en-
forcement of the decree probably
would have resulted in serious fric-
tion, perhaps involving renewal of
hostilities. British interests, next to
our own, being predominant in the
OrinOcO section. The British ambas-
sador here was the first to move after
the announcement of the block ade de-
cree. The United States government
practically had decided to recognize
the block ade if Venezuela stationed a
sufficient number of ships at the mouth
of the Orinoco to make it effective,
particularly if these ships were sup.
plemented in their work by certain
shore batteries in mmand of posi-.
tion. But the British government
was not disposed to recognize the
blockade as it would work particular
hards ships to British colonies in Trim
idad and Guiana, which are in straight.
ened financial circumstances. The
Venezuelan government was given to
understand that if the blockade was
persisted in Great Britain would re-
cognize the billigerents in Venezuela,
and moreover, would close all British
ports to Venezuelan warships.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
UNPRECEDENTED HIGH WATER
Levecs Arc No Bar to the Spread Of the
Waters Of the Mississippi.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March l6.-The
steamer Sun arrived tonight from
Holy Bush, Ark, and reports that at
Trice's landing, two miles north of
Holy Bush, St. Francis levee is over.
topped by water for a distance of
three-qnarters of mile. Water is
flowing over the embankment in
stream almost six inches deep, for
this space. and there is every indica-
ton that crevesse Of this length will
be made before morning. A force of
500 men under the personal charge of
President Kiilough, of St. Francis
levee board, is making heroic efforts
to sack the levee and stop the flow of
water, but it seems that their efforts
will be in vain as the river is rising at
a rapid rate. Should the levee give
way before the flood, vast area of
Crittendon county, Arkansas, will be
Inundated and untold damage result.
Reports from Natchez also tell Of a
gap two miles wide being cut in Is.
foot embankment of the Texas Pacific
road at Bougere, 80 miles below
Vid ALA, Miss. This gap was followed
by break in the Lower Bougere
which Tapped the railroad embankment
on the south. The situation is critical
tonight at Pecan Point. Fogleman's
Landing, and at St. Thomas, Ark,
and bre axis may occur at any time.
VICkSBURG, Miss, March 16.-The
slow and irregular rise in the Missis-
sippi river continues at this point.
The gauge at s o'clock registered 4S.9,
a rise of one tenth for II hours COM
pared with six-tenths for the preceding
48 hours. The most serious local
feature Of the flood is the danger that
through traffic to the west may be cut
in two. The Queen Il Crescent is al
ready having serious trouble with in
clines on both sides of the river and
entire suspension of the transfer SER
vice is imminent.
NEW ORLEANS, La, March IT,
Another ideal day aided the work of
strengthening the levees aud the line
in the city and along the river i, re.
ported to be- in good condition. The
gauge tonight reads 90, which IS one
tenth below last night. The frs, real
break is reported in Buras district
some 60 Or 20 miles below the city. 1t
Is said to be several hundred feet
wide, but can do no harm. Il, the ter
ritory is close to the gulf and few in
terests will be damaged.
PADUCAH, KY, March Ii Floods
are causing many animals to venture
into higher points INLAND about Pudu-
cab. Portions of the city Il y f4.ri\
alive with rabbits and mru u.u uv,,
hunt them on ou,|A ing street.. a
plague of snakes is rcporl.u n The
suburbs, mocca~ins I've ny ~sr.,iaIIy
MuskrAto are aims. as
In back water us E,I,.!lsn |
sparrows ordinarily are Nauy !
minks are also seen. A 1l,r.e. ,,l
Otter W. u out -, 80 -l.'u :: ..r4i I !
the cuir'.Il. It. - -u
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
The Raging Mississippi.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, NJ arch l5.-Thc
flood situation between Carruthers.
vile, Mo-, and Baton Rouge, La, to.
night is serious. The gauge at Mem
phls marks 34.5, rise of / since
last night. This is the highest water
ever recorded here. The stu alton
around Memphis is becoming serious.
Without a single exception, the nu-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
Alexander Wilkie of upper Cr

Alexander Wilkie OF upper Craigie,
Perth, n. B., is believed to possess
the longest beard in the world. His
exceptional growth of hair began
when he was about p years of age.
from that time it grew rapidly and it
is now seven feet two and half inches
long and still growing.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18

ent on The scene would be in posi-
tlon to take such steps as may be ne.
cessary for the protection of American
interests without constant reference to
the department here. The presence of
the squadron, instead of single ship,
it was thought also would have sal.
utary effect.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18

WASHINGTON, March Ii. the e.
ate spent six solid hour, in executive
session today in it's effort, to pas on
amendments TO the Panama can !,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-03-18
Well Again.

Th' many friends of John Blount
VIII D. pleased to learn that he has
c1'ir'ly recovered from his attack of
rn'l' lii ism. Cham berlain's Pain
sam cured him after the best doctors
N IL town Monon, Ind. had failed
to civ l"iirt. The prompt relief from
pain which this ]iniment affords is
al"n" worth many times its cost. For
sale by D. G. Lockwood, druggist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
Viola Aliens Twelfth Night
Some Observations on Elaborate Pro
ductions of That Play and Others.

Viola Allen. through her manager.
promises that her revival of Twelfth
Night" next season will be upon a scale
of great magnifcence.
One scene. upon which particular store
is set. is that OF Olivia's garden, which
has been copied from water color draw
ings by a college professor who has
made an especial study of the old Italian
style of gardening.
All this IS as 1t should be. 1t is
eminently fitting that such a masterpiece
should have a background worthy of il.
but it is hoped that at leaast an equal
amount of conscientious care and skill
will be expended upon the text. The
lovers of Shakespeare would willingly
dispense with spectacular panoramas
and costumes if they could get in their
stead intelligent and appreciative acting
and cultivated speech. common and
Just complaint against the contemporary
theater is that IL gratifies the eve Al
the expense of every other faculty.-NeW
York Times