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A Butte Murder Mystery.

BUTTE, Oct. 1.-The dead body of
Edward Wegner was found in the rear
of Petersen's restaurant at 1870 O CLOCK
tonight. There is a great deal of mys.
terry connected with this mans death
and the police are investig gating the
case. The story told by Andrew Pc
terson, proprietor of the restaurant,
leads the police to believe the man met
with foul play, but the fact that S. in
gold and his silver watch and chain
we're found in his clothes partially
disproves this theory. Peterson says
he heard a noise in the rear of his
place about 7:15. and looked out to see
what it was. He saw two men going
away, and when he called to them they
refused to answer, but kept close to
the wall so that they could not be seen
and then went into the saloon next
door.
A few minutes later Peterson went
out to see wha at the cause Of the visit
to his place was, as he was not satis'
fed with the way they acted. After
looking around he discovered the dead
body of Edward Wegner as far in the
opening between his place of business
and the one next to him as it was pos.
sible to carry it. Judging from the
way his clothes were dis arranged, Veg
ner h ad been dragged, and then thrown
in heap in the corner.
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Good Attendance at the Fair.

HELENA, Oct. 1. Though the
weather today was slightly cold the
attend ance at the state fair was good
it being estimated that there were at
least 1000 people on the grounds.
The exhi bits generally are attracting g
a good deal of attention this year.
The fair this year has much better
showing Of the products of the farms,
gardens and ranches of the state than
ever before. The fruit exhibit is a
notably fine one and the display OF
grains is one Of the finest ever shown
in the west. \ better livestock eX-
hibit vas never shown the state.
a feature of interest this year is the
presence Of six troops from the Third
United States cavalry, stationed at
Fort Assiniboine. The soldiers mum.
ber about POO and the performances
they are giving are among the mosI
interesting events of the fair. They
give novel exhibitions of riding, shoot
ing and many other exercises. This
morning the troops paraded the street:
of the city before going to the fail
grounds
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Helena News Notes.

HELENA, Oct. Ex-Governor Too'e
has received a letter from G.. P. Dur
ham, acting auditor of the United
States treasury, announcing that the
government would send to him a draft
for $40, ,S34.2S, representing per cent
of the sales of public lands in the
state during the present fiscal year.
This money goes into the permanent
school fund Of the state.
The Montana Bankers association
was organized in Helena during the
day at meeting in which men con-
nected with many of the banks of the
state participated. Former Governor
3. F. White of Dillon was elected
president, n. L. Smith and Frank
Bogart Of Helena first vice president
and secretary, while vice presidents
were chosen for various parts of the
state.
Many of the men now residents Of
Montana who saw service on the Con.
federate side in the war between the
states were in attendance upon the
annual reunion of the United Confed-
crate Veterans today, the meetings be.
ing held in Elks' hall. After the
business had been disposed Of the
veterans gathered about the campfire
once more, and there exchanged remi'
niscences and again told interesting
stories of the campaigns in which they
had played part in the stormy days
of the early sixties,
\ statement has been filed in the
Office of State Auditor Calderhead to
the effect that the American Benevo'
lent association of St. Louis and the
Internatioal Insurance company OF
New York are doing business in the
state in violation of the law. 1t is
SAID that both these companies are
accident and health insurance con
Germs and that neither has any right
to solicit business in the state.
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Montana MaSOnS In Session.

HELENA, Oct. 5.-The annual meet.
ing Of the grand lodge a. +. g. A. NJ.
Of Montana began in Masonic temple
today, and will continue through to.
morrow. The following officers were
chosen at today's meeting:
Worshipful grand master, Judge
Llewellyn S. Galloway of Virginia
City: deputy grand master, H. L.
Frank OF Butte: grand senior warden,
Alexander D. Macdonald of Kalis'
pell: grand junior warden, G. w.
Weisner of Anaconda: grand treas
urer, Henry M. Parchen of Helena
grand secretary, Cornelius Hedges O.
Helena. \ banquet was given at Ma
sonic temple tonight in honor of the
visiting Masons.
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Democratic Central Committee.

The democratic central committee OF
Chouteau county has been organized
with John Harris as chairman; John
V. Carroll, vice'chairman: Chas. 3.
Duer, treasurer: and Roy F. Clary,
secretary. Mr.. Harris was chosen as
chairman of the committee at the coun-
ty convention, and was authorized to
select member of the committee from
each precinct. His appointments are
as follows:
Fort Benton-David D. Browne,
Joseph Sullivan, w. r. Early, Mar.
tin Connolly, James Barley, T. J
Todd, William Collins, Claude Emble.
ton, H. +. Laeuger.
Chinook-A. S. Lohman, Stepher
Carver, Tom Connolly, John Dawson
w. L. Weaver, John Prosser, Johr
Many, Charles Ackre, Henry Cramer
Havre-L. K. Devlin. Frank Chest
nut, Ed. Kennedy, Thomas McDevitt
Frank Bossuot, c. w. Young, P. J
Mcintyre, j. G. Baily, John Purcell
Harlem-James Morgan, Thomas
Powers.
DOdsOn-Hamilton Lee
Landusky-Guy G. Manning.
Cleveland-Ja as. H. Roberts.
L. Clear Creek-W. G.. BlacxwOOd
| Big Sandy-C. J. Mcnamara, V. F
Blanken baker. j. w. Carter.
Box Elder-Clem Sailor, L. G
Stocker.
Chester-H. E. Loranger, A. G
Strobe.
East Butte-A. G. Bragg.
Gold Butte--W. w. Parrot.
Highwood-Jesse Bright.
Shonkin-William Bryant.
| Galata-C. W. Gardiner.
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Sheriff's Sale.

Under and by virtue Of an order of sale and
decree Of foreclosure and sale, issued out of the
district court of the twelfth judicial district, of
the state of Montana, in and for the county of
Chouteau, on the 2lst day of September, \. D.
1904, wherein the Stockmens National Bank of
Fort Benton, Montana, corporation, plaintiff,
obtained Judgment and decree of foreclosure
and sale against Frank Bowes, Maggie Bowes
and Bogy Mercantile Co. a corporation, defen
dauts, for the sum of Nine-Thousand.F Four Hun
dred dSeventeen and lo-loO Dollars, (S9,H1:1o),
besides interest, costs and attorneys fees, which
said decree was, on the 21st day of September, A
d. 1904, recorded in judgment book No. c Of
said district court, on page ia, am command ded
to sell all those certain pieces parcels of land
situated, lying and being in the county Of Chou
teau, state of Montana, and bounded and describ
ed as follows, to-wit
The NWA of section SO, in township S3 north
of range 10 east also the M of the SWh,, the
SEA Of the SWA and the SWA of the Sci, Of
section s3, in township 52 north of range 10 east:
also the lots numbered l and of section 8, in
township 81 north of range ~ east, and the SEA
of the SEA of section 49, and the 81 of the SWA
of sections 81, in township 33 north of range 10
| east of Montana Meridian in Montana, according
to the official plat and survey thereof, toge;h her
with all and singular the tenements, heredita-
ments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or
| in anywlse appertalning.
Public notice is hereby given that on Saturday,
the 18th day of October \. D. 1904, at II O'Clock
noon of that day, at the front door of the court
house, in Fort Benton, Chouteau county Montana,
will, in obedience to said order of sale and de-
cree of foreclosure and SALE cell the above de-
| scribed property, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said Judgment, with interest
and costs to the highest and best bidder for cash
| in hand.
Given under my hand this 2srd day of Septem
Bv ExoR PErIN, Under Sheriff
| r. E. STRASAhAS, Attorney for Plaintiff.
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by the business men of Havre 81, ,0O(
and that he expects $1,000 more to be
added to the fund for purses.
It is reported from Great Falls tha
the Daily Tribune, of that city, ha:
been sold by W. A. Clark to w. &
Conrad, the well.known banker ant
stockman. It is understood that Mr.
Conrad wishes to succeed Paris Glib
son as United States senator, and il
securing newspaper support for his
candidacy.
A telegram received today from the
constable at Malta reports that the
dead body of an unknown man had
been found about ten miles west 0!
that place, and within the limits o1
Chouteau county. Word has beer
sent to Justice Thompson, of Harlem,
to summon coroner's jury and in
vestigate the matter
A contract has been filed in the
county clerks Office by which the Har.
lem Stock Yards and Feeding COM
pany agrees to deed about twelve
acres of land to the St. Paul, Mime.
apolis and Manitoba Railway com.
pany. The terms of the contract re.
ure that the railway company build
and maintain stockyar upon the
land.
VIM. Ruppel, formerly of Big Sandy
but who is now living near Twin
Bridges, was among the visitors in
town today. Mr.. Ruppel has made a
deal with Paul Il. Schwartz, of Big
Sandy for abont 2, 500 ewes and lambs
exchanging cattle for the outfit. The
cattle were valued at $3.50 per head
the ewes at $3.50, and lambs at Sl.5(
per head.
NoTICE.--If you send during this
month your watch to Jesse Collom
Great Falls, Mont, he will clean anC
warrant it one year for $3.50.
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Saves Two from Death.

oar little daughter had an almost
fatal attack Of whooping cough and
bronchitis,' writes Mrs. W. K. Havi-
land, of Armonk. N. Y, 'but, when
all other remedies failed, we saved
her life with DR.. kings New Discov.
cry, Our niece, who had Consump.
tion in an advanced stage, also used
this wonderful medicine and today she
is perfectly WE'LL" Desperate throat
and lung diseases yield to DR.. King S
New Discovery as to no other medi-
cine on earth. Infallible for Coughs
and Colds. SOC and Sl.OO bottles guar.
anteed by D. G. Lockwood. Trial
bottles free.
The river press., 1904-10-12
Public Sale Of Real Estate.

Notice is hereby given that the chairman of the
board of county commissioners of Chouteau
county, Montana, will offer at public sale to the
highest bidder for cash, at the front door of the
court house in Fort Benton between the hours
of two and three o'clock p. III. of Saturday, Octo
Der 22d, 1904 the following described real estate,
title to which has been acquired by the county
half interest in and to Block 81 of the original
towneite of Fort Benton, according to the Off.
cal plat of said townsite file and of record in
the Office of the clerk and recorder of Chouteau
county, Montana.
By order of the board of county commissioners
Z. FRANK SAYRE,
Clerk of the Board
Fort BENTON Sept In 1901
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Sheep for Steers.

l have 800 head of high grade merino ewes,
heavy shearers and all young, that wish to ex:
change for good two and three year-old eteers, OF
will sell. For particulars write to or call on
P. II. SCHWARTZ, Big Sandy, Mont
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$500 Reward.

Five hundred dollars reward to any one giving
information leading to the arrest of persons tam
pering with brands or stock ranging on Birch
creek or thereabouts, branded e This brand
and all stock hearing it are my 8 property.
JACK GOFF, LeWistoWn, Mont.
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Short Stories Of the War.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. mo news
of fighting is received, but some re-
lief was manifested at the war Office
by the receipt of information which
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Owner Wanted,

buckskin horse, weighs about 200 pounds, 16
hands high, about eight years old, has wire
marks on hind leg; is broke to saddle and har-
ness, no brand: Came to my ranch nearly year
ago. HARRY WILLIAMS.
Fort Benton.
The river press., 1904-10-12

The WEEKLY RIVER PRESS is good
newspaper to send away toyour friends
IN the east: 1t will save you the trou.
BILE of writing letters
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Five Dollars Reward.

on right shoulder, and about eight years old. "
Five dollars reward is offered for his return to
j. +. PATTERSON, Fort Benton
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Sheep For Sale.

About 100 head of mixed yearlings, medium
wooled sheep for sale. For particulars address
FRANK SCHULTZ.
WArriCk Mont,
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Wanted about 800 head Of cattle to winter
Address w. 7. WALLACE,
Whitash. Mont.
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Bucks for Sale.

I have (7O) seventy first class bucks from to
years old for sale cheap. Can be eeen at my
Shonkin ranch. J. H. RICE.
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Bucks For Sale.

One hundred head Of good Cotswold grade
bucks for SALE in lots to suit purchs.asecs. For
particulars address JOHN LEuFELDT.
Big Sandy, Mont.
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Lambs Wanted,
Cattle to Winter.

We will buy your lambs providing You can
winter same. II. G. POW Err u BRO.
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House for sale or rent. For particulars apply
to MRS. CHAS. ROWE, Fort Benton, Mont
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Sheep For Sale.

For Sale, about 1000 lambs at Sl.so per head,
and 900 old ewes at $l.00 per head. Address
l.. D. PUGSLEY,
Mariae Mont,
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Sheep for S ale.

5000 lambs at $50 with six (t) per cent cut
also 1000 good, old ewes at Sl.2O
SIMPSON BROS.
Upper Milk River.
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House For Sale.

a seven-room house, with all modern conven-
fences, good stable and ol.t-buildings. Address
R Y. Y. River Press.
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House for Sale or Rent,

Nle.h y
Fort Benton, Sept. IS, 1904.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25
GIVEN THE THIRD
DECREE PROCESS
Dodge Said TO Have Confessed
in the SWeaibOx.
RELEASED WITHOUT BAIL
SENSATION PROMISES TO BE
DEVELOPED.

New York. Dec. 24.-There was a very
unexpected turn to the case of perjury
against Charles F. Dodge, who wac
brought to this city from Texas yester-
day, when he was released on his own
reoognizance after arraignment before
Judge COwing. in the court of general
sessions today. Dodge was accused of
committing perjury I'm testifying that
service was not made upon him IN the
suit by which divorce was secured from
him by his formed wife. who subse-
quently married Charles w. Morse, the
banker and promoter. After Dodge's
testimony. now alleged to have been
perJured. his former wife secured a di-
vorce from Mr.. Morse. Dodge resis, ed
when an attempt was made to bring
him from Texas, but on his arrival IN
this city is said to have made confess
sion IN midnight talk with the local
authorities
Judge Cowing said, after releasing
Dodge, that he could not make public
his reasons for doing SO at this time.
Dodge was released upon the recon-
mendatiOn of District Attorney Jerome.
who said that FOR reasons of a public
nature the ends of justice would be
served by such action. 1t was report
ed that Dodge has turned states evi
dence and that he will be a witness foi
the district attorney in proceedings
against others for whom Dodge is sup
posed to have acted as agent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25
TOO WELL FED.
Clergyman Not Entirely Sure On
Thai Point:

There is an inclination among the Ia
dies to rather Overfeed the Dominic
sometimes, and while that Indirectly
helps the sale CT Grape-Nuts, il offers
no suitable eXcuga for the makers TO
encourage the practice.
A minister OF Auburn, Ind. writes
Whether ii was from Irregular habits
and more or less badly prepared food
taken during some, OF my travels, or
whether 1 have been too well cared for
by my Pensioners does not seem en-
tirely clear. However, the fact remains
that indigestion set in and after a
period CT hard work / came down with
a genuine case OF nervous prcstratiOn.
1T seems the trouble had been brew
ing for some years for several insur-
ance companies had rejected me after
careful examination by their physi-
clans.
Il was urged to adopt Grape Nuts
and cream for my sole diet for break
fast and lunch. The request was urged
so strongly that ] concluded II follow
the suggestion and. 10 my surprise, be-
gan TO gain quickly in health and
strength.
Il persisted in the use of this re-
markable food and a wonderful result
followed. / have entirely regained my
health, have been examined by the ply
stefan Of one Of the most conservative
insurance companies IN America and
have been accepted. &c seems sufficient
evidence of the change that has taken
place as a result of the use of Grape
Nuts" Name given by Postum CO..
Battle Greek. Mich.
Get the book, THE Road 10 Well
vile" in each package,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25

During the blockade we suffered
from the enemys mines. both laid and
floating on the high seas. and from
dense fogs. The cruisers Miyako Sal
yon and YoshinO, Batske baItieship:
kaimon, gunboat, and Heiyen. coast
defense vessel, were sunk and many
gallant and loyal officers and men we're
BILLED, but we succeeded in maintain
ing the blockade. When the enemy
emerged from the harbor our feet sue
cessfully engaged him and finally with
the valuable support OF the besieging
army, succeeded in crushing nearly ali
the enemy's squadron. Our second
squadron SO heavily damaged the Vlad-
ivostok squadron that it has since been
unable to leave port.
tAll the success is gratefully attrib-
uted to the brilliant virtue of our en-
peror.
During the blockade all the ships
Under my command splendidly accom-
plished the work and duty assigned to
them. Especially to be noted are some
OF those who are engaged in the diff
cult and risky task of blockading or
who tirelessly accomplished the work
of laying mines in the presence OF the
enemy. others who braved all dangers
were engaged Ia the work of clearing
mines away. and others still. who were
posted TO watch the enemy and guard
against the enemy's ships. Their COM
bined work strongly contributed to the
accomplishment of the blockade
deem 1t my duty to especially mention
my recognition of the valuable services
rendered the officers and men,"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25
NO GOOD EITHER WAY.
Admiral Schley's View of the War
in the Orient.

Seattle, Wash, Dec, 24.-Charles H.
Baker Of this city, who has Just re-
turned from Washington, gives the fol-
lowing synopsis Of an interview he had
with Admiral Schley. retired
The admiral said Mr.. Baker. ''sees
%" ~~~nH - our Neople If the outcome be
decisive for either belligerent. If Rus
STA wins it removes the wedge now
---ye-- yet~eeh uerseff and the ultimate
absorption Of China by hersels The
outlet for Chinese products would then
be through European Russia, stu
alton not helpful to us OF the Pacific
coast. If japan wins il then means
spread Of militarism by infection and
cOntagiOn to China with her 400. coo. 600
people, and that might i'm time mean a
struggle which would involve the world
against her The admiral believes that
Port Arthur win fall inevitably. and
that the Baltic fleet will be annihilated:
that with these accomplished the Jap
anese will have attained all they sought
10 accomplish and will uuit, after for
tifying Manchuria against encrCach-
ments of Russia in the future. and so
guarantee a state of peace between
herself and her neighbors and outside
fOpa
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25
WAIVED EXAMINATION.
Kentucky Negro to Be Tried For Bat
terry in u. .. Court.

New York, Dec, PA charge. the
like of which never has been enter
tanned in a United States court in this
district within the memory, of the old
est court official was preferred today
against Henry Jones, a Louisville. Ky
negro. when he was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Shields.
The charge against Jones was interfer-
ing with the rights of a citizen in that
he beat John SuppertOnight. another
negro. so severely that Suppertonight
was unable to vote at the last presiden-
tial election at Louisville. Secret serv-
ice officers had been searching for
Jones for some time and finally located
him in this city. When arraigned be-
fore the commissioner today he waived
examination and extradition formal
ties and will be taken back TO Louisville
at once by the federal authorities for
trial.
The complaint against Jones was
sworn out by Chief Flynn Of the United
States secret service.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25
WHAT SULPHUR DOES
For the Human Body in Health
and Disease

The mention of sulphur will recall to
many of us the early days when our
mothers and granGmOthers gave US our
daily dose of sulphur and molasses every
spring and fall.
lt was the universal spring and fall
blood purifier. tonic and Cure-ail: and
mind you. this Old-fashiOned remedy was
not without merit.
The idea was good. but the remedy was
crude and unpolatabe, and large guam
utN had to be taken to get any effect
Nowadays we get all the beneficial ef-
fccts of sulphur in palataUle concen-
trated form. so that a single grain is far
the crude sulphur.
In recent years research and experiment
nave proven that the best sulphur for
medicinal use is that obtained from Cal
cium Calcium Sulphide) and sold in drug
stores under the name of Stuart's Cal
cium Waters They are small chocolate
coated pellets and contain the active
medicinal principle OF sulphur I'm a highly
concentrated effective form.
Few people are aware of the value OF
this form OF sulphur in restoring and
maintaining bodily vigor and health: sui
phur acts directly on the liver, and eX-
cretory organs and purifies and enriches
the blood BY the prompt elimination of
waste material.
Our grandmOthers knew this when they
dosed Us with sulphur and molasses every
spring and fall but the crudity and i'm
purity OF ordinary flowers of sulphur were
often worse than the disease. and cannot
preparations of sulphur, of which Stuart 5
Calcium Waters Is undoubtedly the best
and most widely used.
They are the natural antidOte FOR liver
and kidney troubles and cure constipa-
ton and purify the blood IN a way that
often surprises patient and physician
alike.
Dr: r. NJ. Wilkins while experimenting
with sulphur remedies soon found that
the sulphur from Calcium was superior TO
any other form. He says: For liver.
kidney and blood troubles, especially
when resulting from constipation or ma
laria, have been surprised at the results
obtained from Stuart's Calcium Waters.
In patients suffering from boils and PIN
pies and even deeD-seatei carbnncIes
have repeatedly seen them dry up and
disappear in four OF five DAYS. leaving the
skin clear and smooth. Although Stuart S
Calcium Waters is a proprietary article.
and sold by druggists. and FOR that reason
tabooed by many physicians. get I know
of nothing so safe and reliable for con-
stipatiOn. liver and kidney troubles and
especially in all forms of skin disease as
Ibis remedy"
At any rate. people who are tired OF
pills. cathartics and sO-cafled blood ''puri-
ficrs' viii find IN Stuarf's Calcium Waf-
ers far safer more palatable and effect
i've preparation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25
CONDITION PITIAsLE.
Gloomy Christmas For the Fall River
Strikers.

FAN River. Mass. Dec. 24-Meetings
of the various textile unions are TO
be called within a short time. il IS
learned, to vote upon the question of
further continuing the cotton mill
strike.
No vote has been taken by the unions
since the strike began. twenty two
weeks ago, upon this question, and il
is thought by labor leaders that an
expression of sentiment should be OBJ
tanned from the operatives in order
that plars may be formulated for the
future.
1t is a gloomy Christmas season in
FAN River. although every effort is
being made to make Christmas day as
bright as possible under the circum-
stances. All the unions have given
strike pay to their members. Several
carloads of toys are coming from Bos-
ton. but labor leaders say it is food
that the suffering operatives and chill
dren in Fall River need the most