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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14
May Seize Trespa.sing Stock

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-Secretary
Hitchcock, in communication to con.
gress, recommends an amendment to
the law relative to stock trespassing
on Indian reserv ations, SO as to pro:
vide for the seizure and sale of such
stock.
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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-12-14

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charges. the conrt ordered that the
ballot box be opened tomorrow and
its contents submitted for examina.
tion by two experts in penmanship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
INDIANA.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. G.-There is no perceptible change in the political situation in Indiana since Saturday night The leaders of both parties ap- pear confident that their work has been brought to a successful conclu- sion. The final checking of poll books was the only sign of activity at the State headquarters of either party.
 The Vice Presidential candidacy of Senator Fairbanks. the coinicidenciary for re election of Senator Albert J. Bev- eridge, and the possibility of the Re- publican national ticket. has injected into the political situation in this State a peculiar and unusual contin- gency. The possible necessity for the election of two United States Senators has been the incentive for the Demo- cratic State Committee to concentrate it's efforts upon the legislative ticket
 Many prominent Democrats believe their party will make serious inroads upon Republican strength in the Iegis- lative districts. On the other hand. Republican party leaders are confident that the Republicans will have increas ed representation in the Legislature. Today 1t appears that Indiana is Re- publican by a safe majority. It is the consensus of opinion that John w. Kern. the Democratic candidate for Governor. will run considerably ahead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
MARYLAND.

Baltimore, Nov. 6.-Party headauar- ters were closed today Though they will be open tomorrow and the man. agers of both sides say that important work is yet to be done in addition to the finished touches to the campaign.
 There are practically no new devel- opments in the Maryland campaign. both sides expressing confidence in the result and each claiming to have de- rived advantage in the controversy be- tween President Roosevelt and Judge Parker, a subject which has largely en- Erossed public attention here for the past two days.
 The Democrats are insistent that they will elect four of the six Con gressmen from this State. and the Re- publicans are equally confident that they will elect four in spite of what they allege to be trick ballots gotten up by the Democrats in certain coun- ties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. s.-Tfe work of the campaign having closed last night, tho headquarters of the various political parties were deserted today AboVt the only interest in the national and state tickets in Pennsylvania. Is the size of the Republican plurality,
 The Republican State Chairman Pen rose predicts a plurality of from three hundred thousand to three hundred and twenty-five thousand for the national ticket and the same vote for John P. Elkin. the Republican nominee for su- preme court justice. MT. Elkins Dem ocratic opponent is Samuel G. Thomp- son, who holds the place by appoint. ment. The Democratic managers have nude no estimates beyond saying that the Republican prediction is too high.
 The Democrats have made a deter mined fight in eight of the thirty-two congressional districts of the state and hope to increase their present member ship of three in the national house. The Republicans claim the Republican delegation will remain the same.
 The Legislature will remain over whelmingly Republican. At present there is no indication of opposition in the Republican ranks to the election to the Senate in January of Philander C. Knox, who succeeds the late Senator Quay by appointment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston. Nov. 6.-But little activity was manifested today at the headquar- ters of the Republican and Democratic State Committees. the leaders of the campaign apparently husbanding their energies for tomorrow. the last of the campaigning.
 The Democrats. while conceding that President Roosevelt will carry the State, claim that William l.. Doug lass, Democratic candidate for Cover nor, will be elected and that they will secure i've of the fourteen Congress- men.
 The Republicans say that Roosevelt will receive a plurality of from 60.00o to 75,O00 and that Governor Bales will be elected, although running somewhat behind the national ticket and that they will elect twelve out of fourteen Congressmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
ILLINOIS.

Chicago. Ills, Nov. 6.-Nothing de- veloped today to break the regular Sunday monotony at the western head quarters of the Republican committee. The day was spent by those remaining at headquarters in making estimates of how large President Roosevelts ma- jority woul abe.
 There was a report afioat at head quarters tonight that the Republican party would maintain the national headquarters of the committee In Wash ington during the next four years. TO give strength to the report 1t was argued that as Chairman Cortelyou would undoubtedly be located In Wash ineton for the next four years and would be unable to use his office as the headquarters of the committee as Sena- tor Hanna did, that 1t would be neces- sary for convenience sake to open headauarters at the national capital
 The State campaign is still being pushed vigorously by both parties. Each side has a score of mass meetings scheduled for tonight.
 The State leaders on both sides claim to be hopeful of victory although the indications are apparently in favor of Republican success.
 Roy O. West chairman of the State Repu0llCan COmmlJLee Shlu tOiiiSht'
 Tuesday election will make but slight, if any changes, fin the number of Republican Congressman from Illi- nois. The probabilities are now, that the State will be represented in Con- gress by at least seventeen Republi- cans. Two of the districts are still doubtful and we may be able to cut down the number of Democratic Con- gressmen from eight to six making our total representation nineteen"
 The Democratic leaders while admit ting that 1t has been an unhill fight declare that they still have hopes of carrying Illinois for their party. Roger c. Sullivan. Democratic National Com mitteeman said tonight:
 While 1t is a far reached to place Illinois in the Democratic column still it must be remembered that Illinois went Democratic in 1892 when nobody expected 1t would do so. There are many of the same political conditions in Illinois this year as there were twelve years ago and we honestly believe we have a chance for success again"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
ROBBERY ATTEMPTED.
Two Efforts Made to Hold U

TEutHs
 Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 6.-According to the crew of the Philadelphia and New York express train on the Penn syIvtana Railroad. which left Wash ington at $50 tonight two unsuccess- full attempts were made to hold up the train at Havre De Grace and Perry vile, by two men one of whom was negro.
 The men escaped. It is believed the men boarded the train at Baltimore. Just as the train approached the long bridge at favre De Grace the express messenger. T. Herbert Carter. saw a white man prying at the front door of the express car with an iron bar. A moment after he discovered this the man thrust a revolver through the crevice which the bar had made. He ordered the messenger to let him in but the messenger replied by firing his revolver and pulling the signal cord for the engineer to stop.
 When the train came to a standstiIl, conductor Sibley ran forward to the en- zine and there found colored man standing on the coal In the tender with a revolver in his hand. He ordered the man down. At first he refused but after a short argument he left the tender Going back to the express car he e-was told by the messenger what had happened but the white man had disap- peared.
 The train resumed its journey and when 1t reached Perryville on the further side of the bridge. the two men again appeared one on the tender and the other on the front platform of the express car which was immediately behind Ehe tender The train was again promptly stopped but before the men could be captured they disap- beard fin the darkness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07

New York, Nov. 6.-There was no ex- treme activity about headquarters but the managers were alert and watching the close of the campaign with great interest. The Democratic National Committee issued statement claiming Parker and also making assertions about the campaign fund of the Repub- lican party.
 Chairman Cortelyou. although shown a copy of the statement, would make no comment further than to repeat the claim made last night that Roosevelt would have three hundred and fourteen votes in the electoral college. The Democrats claim two hundred and sev- enty votes.
 About the hotels where politicians usually gather and where great inte- rest is shown on the eve of an election ot.lgre EiAs ths same quiet that has marked the progress of the canvass. A few groups in cafes discussed the situ- ation and expressed opinions on the result, but there was no excitement or offers to wager any large sums which have been a feature of previous cleo tions.
 Some opinions were expressed by members of the different committees their views being that the election would be a landslide for the candidate they supported. The wide difference in the estimates of the two committees and the confidence that the managers of both parties expressed caused no lit- tie comment.
 Both committees received reports during the day from lieutenants in the neld and both claimed that the reports bore out their prediction of success and caused their respective partisans to de- clare with increased confidence in the belief of the election of the candidate they supported.
 Judge Parker who closed his tour of speeches at Brooklyn last evening, re- mained in New York until six o'clock when he left for Esopus. During the evening he was in consultation with the Democratic managers here concerning the situation and developments of the day.
 No special plans have been made by sither committee for tomorrow, but they will be in close communication with party managers in the debatable States and the last final suggestions for Tuesdays work will be made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
TWO ARMIES SEWER.

Japs Fear to Build Fires on Line
 General Kurokifs Headquarters Nov. 4.--via Fusans Nov 6.--The positions - the two armies are unchanged. The Russians continue infrequent and in- effectual bombardments, principally during the night and early morning with heavy guns. devoting their en- ergies chiefly to the Japanese left. where the lines are nearer than else where. The Japanese refrain from replying. There is sharp exchange. indicating fire from somewhere on the line almost every night.
 The cold weather of the past week culminated today in a sharp wind and fiurries of the snow. Grounds are frozen and the soldiers fear to build fires to warm them, lest they draw the Russians shots. They have remarka- ply and ingeniously well constructed shelters of corn stalks whenever they are unable to occupy Chinese houses. Further over coats are being used.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
West yir~inin.

Wheeling, W. Va, Nov. 6.--There are few developments in the election situa- ton since Saturday night; National Committeeman, John T. McGraw and State Chairman. O. S. McMinny. of the Democratic organization are here to- night and both express the greatest confidence in the outcome of Tues days struggle. The Democrats claim they will elect s. W. Walker, in the second and Allen C. Murdock in the fourth congressional districts with good fighting chances for Davenport in the third and Altizer in the fifth. Dovenor. Republican. is expected to win over Barnes. Democrat in the Wheeling district the normal Repub- lican majority being between four and five thousand. The Democrats are making a great effort to capture the legislature and the Republican tax form d.sartection Is aadding them ma teriaIly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
GEORGIA.

Atlanta. Ga, Nov. 6.--Seemingly the only question in doubt to be settled at the election of next Tuesday in Georgia Is the size of the Democratic majorities.
 Efforts have been made to get out 8 big Democratic vote, but in face of the general feeling of confidence, 1t re- mains to be seen whether these efforts will have any appreciable results. Only Congressmen and Presidential electors are to be voted for
 Opposition to Democratic Congress sional candidates exists in only four districts of the eleven in Georgia, and five electoral tickets are in the field, but Democratic maJorits>a ,Are predicted confidently over all opposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
TENNESSEE.

Nashville Tenn. Nov. 6.-Republi- cans have made an unusually active canvass in Tennessee and registration of negroes has been large. Democratic Presidential electors will however. carry the State by 2S,000 to 3o,000 while Frazier's majority for Governor will be somewhat less. The legislature will be largely Democratic and will elect United States Senator Bate to succeed himself. Eight of the ten Congress- men will be Democrats. Seven pro- posed amendments to the State consti- tution to be voted on will probably be defeated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
KENTUCKY.

Louisville. Ky: Nov. (. Although the last rallies of campaign not re- markable for this form of political demonstration have been delivered, the Sunday before election finds an cner- getic still hunt for votes proceeding in the Kentucky, and in the Third and Fifth campaign districts.
 The Fifth District. comprised of ;he city of Louisville and Jefferson Coun- ty, Is at present leaning toward Swag- CT Shelly, a Democrat. bur the Repub- licans, who are more aggressive than usual. are claiming that thag will car ry the district with fighting chance of swinging over the third also. The Republicans declare that if they don't carry the State for their ticket, they will at least cut down the plurality given Bryan at the election. The Democrats are very confident, some of the leaders estimating Parker's plural ity as high as 20,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
JAPs CoNsTRUCT EAsT.
Line of Defense at Mukden is Contin-
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Line of Defense at mukden ts COntin-
 ur0us.
 Mukden, Nov. 6.-Quiet continues here The Japanese are still working hard entrenching their front which begins to look like a continuous fort.
 It Is believed they are preparing seriously to advance. making their front strong. possibly in order that 1t may be held by comparatively small force while the heavier force engages in flankinR movements. The Japan ese have learned by experience not to expect much from a frontal attack They are obliged. however. to main- tain strong front to prevent Cen eraI Kuropatkin from breaking through their line and carrying the war to their rear.
 There Is considerable evidence to indicate that the Japanese will make every effort to force the Russians out of Mukden. not only for the moral ef- feet on Europe. but upon the Chinese as well.
 Mukden is extremely important to them as winter quarters. The Japan ese continue to receive reinforcement and it is believed by Russian military men that their advancing depends only upon accommodating sufficient men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
REPuBL1cAN TRIcKnRY.
PennsyIvanians win Try to Vote Ia
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 New York, Nov. 6.--The Democratic statement telegraphed to county and town committeeman along the Penn sylvania and Canada borders as fol- lows:
 We have specific information that squads of Republican colonizers from Pennsylvania and Canada are leaving today for yeur place. They have been furnished with names and addresses from the registry in your district and will attempt to vote under those names. Guard the depots with reliable men and use every lawful effort to drive them out"
 The State Committee claims that 300 men left Sayre, Pa, yesterday foe Ithaca, Auburn. Geneva and Oswege. that 200 men left for Elmira. Corning and Hornettsville and that 500 men have been distributed in FaIlsburg, Monticello and Liberty. The commit tee further states that plans were made to colonize Watertown. Antwerp. Lawrenceville and ogdensburg all in New York State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
MESSAGE TO VOTERS.
National Democratic Committees Plays
 COrteIYOu'H Methods.

New York, Nov. 6.-The Democrat lc National Committee today gave out Tor publication a formal and final statement. It Is addressed to Dem ocratic and Independent Voters" and reads as follows:
 This committee has conducted na- tional canvass in a manner it believes beftting the dignity and integrity of the American people. It has advanced DO imaginative claims representing re- suits and has not conspired for use Of Eation, direct or implied from individ- tariff trusts whose exactions have sc greatly increased the cost of every necessary of life and which are now contributing from their gains great sums of money to perpetuate Republi- san rule.
 The Democratic candidate if elect ed will be absolutely free from obli- campaign a single dollar from the uals or group of persons. other than she whole people who shall have en- trusted to him the maintenance of the welfare of the republic.
 This committee asks for itself only 10 much credit as such conduct of a canvass may merit but it does feel that both the party and the country are to De congratulated upon the fact that mt of discordance, of weakness, has been wrought uhloh Oi SHehSth The difficulty attendant upon the achievement are well understood. At .very turn. by every conceivable meth ,d in every doubtful district of every doubtful State. the efforts which we maintain to have been at least patri- ,tic and know to have been creditable 10 both the candidate and this com nittee, have been met by an avalanche Sf money.
 Republican Square Deal"
 The source of supply of this great Republican campaign fund is no longer l matter of suspicion. The Repubu- ,an candidate declared with great ve- lemence that he had promised nothing nore than what he may be pleased to consider a square deaP in return for campaign contributions. The Repub- ncan chairman. he vigorously assert
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
OHIO.

Cincinnati O Nov. 6.--Ipstead of the campaign being principally closed as usual on the Sunday proceeding the election. 1t seems just to have begun here and elsewhere in Ohio. There were numerous conferences of Repub- licans discussing the letter of Presi- dent Roosevelt and the speeches Of Judge Parker
 At the same time the Democrats were more active than ever and in some quarters are jubilant. The So- ciaIists also took up the controversy. and continued their meetings which they have been holding for weeks in public places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Concord. N. H., Nov. 6.-The Dem- ocrats have put forth strong efforts to bring about the election of Henry F. Hollis for Governor. circular was issued today to $500 Republican voters urging them 10 support Hollis. The RenubIIcans. however, are confident of the success of both national and State tickets.
 The license question will be voted unon Tuesday in every city and town in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
FLORIDA.

Jacksonville. Fla, Nov. 6.-There are no new developments today to cause a change from the estimate of 10000 plu- rality for the Democratic ticket. The Democratic plurality probably will be 5000 in the First Congressional Dis trict. 1000 in the Second. and 5000 in the Third.
 probable that complete returns will not be in before Thursday. as the ticket has on 1t the names of 113 candidates, besides fourteen places to mark in voting for proposed Independent cam didates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
MISSOURI.

St. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 6.--Neither the Republican nor the Democratic head quarters were open here today and to all intents and purposes the campaign is ended, no meetings being scheduled for tomorrow night.
 Joseph w. Folk, the Democratic nominee for Governor will close the campaign in the State with speeches at Union and Webster Grove tomorrow and the Republican nominee, Cyrus P. Walbridge, will deliver one speech although he had previously announced that Saturday night was his last ap- pearance at political engagements pre- viuos to the election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
WISCONSIN,.

Milwaukee, wis., Nov. 6.--The clerical work of the State campaign was prac- tically closed tonight at all the head quarters Of the State Central Commit tees Some of the candidates on the country tickets of Milwaukee County delivered speeches In, different parts of the city today The betting through out the city on the result of the State is in favor of LaFollette. some wagers being made at odds of ? to 1 on the governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
NEW JERSEY.

in the State campaign in New Jersey has been so great that the Democratic and Republican Gubernatorial nominees will not close their respective canvasses until tomorrow night.
 The day brought forth no change in the predictions of the party leaders as to Tuesdays result The Republicans reiterate that Roosevelt will carry the State by a large majority and that Stokes will win by a slightly reduced vote. The Democrats on the other hand have more confidence in defeating Stokes than they have in carrying the State for Parker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07
Cxar tO Poland.

St. Petersburg. Nov. 6.--AccordinR to present arrangements. Emperor Nicho- farewell to the two rifle brigades las will go this week to Poland to bid stationed not far distant from Skier niewice. going thence to Minsk and Vitebsk to bid farewell to the fourth and sixteenth corps. The trip to Po- land, however. may be deferred on ac- count of alarming reports from War saw of rioting at Czenstochova where the second brigade is stationed.