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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
IMPORTANT LEGISLATION.
Montana Law Makers Will Have Inter-
esting Fight over Certain Measures.

HELENA. Jan. Pit is the prevail
the great fight of the session will b,
on the subject of railway commission
legislation. Already a number O
bills providing for railway commits
ions have been introduced ia the two
houses, and they differ considerably
in their general provisions.
Some of these virtually provide for
the taking over b. the state of the
management Of the railways, while
others leave some authority with the
management of the roads. 1t can be
safely set down a. certain that the
radical measures looking to reform in
railway management are doomed to
defeat-death in the hands of the com.
mittees-and that the railway commits
sion bill that passes both houses and
becomes a law will be one that gives
the railways at least a lighting chance
for llfe-something their antagonists
In the Legislature appear hardly will.
ing to concede
On the initiative and referendum
proposition the fight will be little if
any less vigorous. Direct legislation
Is the hobby of a good many of the
lawmakers, and some of these appear
willing to go to The length of making
the legislature practically a n%ullity.
They would have the people them
selves initiate and legislate on prac.
tically everything, and deprive the
chief executive even of the power of
veto. The radical initiative and ref.
erendum bills will 90 the same way as
the drastic railway commission meas.
ures: there is little doubt of that.
The initiative and referendum bill
that has d show for passage is that
prepared and presented by Senator
Donlan of Missoula. This is charac.
terized with some SAVIOR of irony BY
the radicals. as q ''closely guarded"
Initiative and referendum measure,
but it has the support of the conserva-
tive republicans and democrats, and
will probably win out 10 the end.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
To Open Fort Peck Reserve.

HELENA, Jan. 25.-The next grea,
Indian reservation to be opened to
settlement in Montana. after the open.
ing of the Grow and Flathead re.
serves, will probably be that of the
Fort Peck reservation in Valley coun
ty. Senator Mahon, of that county
yesterday gave notice in the n ate OF
his intention of introducing a resolu-
ton for a memorial 20 congress ask.
Ing that the reservation be- thrown
open to settlement.
In an interview Senator Mahon
stated that the Fort Peck reserv alton
was one of the finest bodies of agri-
cultural and grazing land in the
state. The reservation Is about 40 by
~ miles in extent and comprises about
a quarter of the entire area of the
county. It lies just north of the Mis-.
souri, river. along which the Great
Northern road runs, the entire length
of the reserve.
Senator Mahon says the valleys of
the Missouri rivers and its tributaries
in the reservation have as good soil
as can be found in the state, and un.
der irrigation would be as productive
as any of the now famous valleys of
Montana. For irrigation he says wa.
ter is available for a good part of the
reservation, but he is of the opinion
that the northern part Of the reserve
will be valuable chiefly for grazing
purposes. As a stock range, he says
Montana has nothing better than this
portion of the reservation.
The Indians at present occupying
the tract are for the most part Sioux
and A~ssiniboines, and there are but a
few thousand of them. The senator
says they have already signifed their
willingness to accept allotments of
land. With allotments given to the
Indians there would remain on the re
serve several hundred thousand acres
OF the best land in Montana available
for white settlers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Oppose Sctni-Annunl Tax Payments.

HELENA, Jan. 2J.--The most i'm.
portant action Of the county commits.
sioners in session here today was to
appoint a committee to present reso.
lutions protesting against the Whip.
pie bill to the judiciary committee of
the house. The resolutions are in
part rs follow:
"After careful investigation we find
that the passage of the proposed bill
would increase the interest on state
funds about $4,000. |, would increase
the interest of the several counties of
the state S45, 900 and increase the cost
OF collection about 5000. We also
estimate that the additional cost to
the counties in the loss of personal
taxes would amount to SD, 900, max.
ing a total of $l75. 900 loss to the state
and counties. We have arrived at
these figures after having heard the
report of the state examiner and
others, and recommend to this con-
ventiou to do all in its power to defeat
the bill as it would be an injury to the
taxpayers Of the state
The resolutions will be presented to
the state legislature.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Assessors Fix Valuations.

HELENA, Jan. y 1.-The assessors
who have been in Helena since Tues.
day, got actively to work today. The
various committees appointed to fix
valuations for the following year re.
ported, and o of the reports were
adopted. The most important changes
were on sheep. which were raised 80
cents II head and lambs % cents a
head over last years valuation. The
valuation III Western Union and tele.
graph lines and Rocky Mountain Bell
telephone lines was increased SO per
mile.
The report of the committee on live
stock was received and placed on file.
1t recommended the valuations of
livestock as follows:
Range and stock cattle, per head.
Wis; coming t~wo-year-olds, per head,
$l4: coming yearlings, per head, $40:
S-year-old steers or over of beef cattle
left to the discretion of the assessors.
but not less than $25 per head. Thor.
ousbred cattle left to the discretion of
the assessors, but not less than $50
per head. The clause providing for
their valuation at not less than $50
per head was added this year.
Horses, stations, saddle, work.
common and range horses left to the
discretion of assessors. Hogs, 81 Der
head. Angora goats left to the dis.
erection OF the assessor, but uot less
than 81 per head. Sheep, $3.50 per
head' including lambs, when sheep
aud lambs are punched together under
one ownership. Increase of so cents
over last years valuation. Lambs,
:: per head. where u herd consists of
lambs only. Increase of - cents
per head e last years valuation J,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

tuberculosis, there Is a great deal OF
anxiety as to when they are going to
get their money. There are no funds
In the state treasury for the urpos
of paying these claims, and the only
way the money a be obtained is nv
appropriation from the legislature.
10 Silver Bow county the claims
amoun to about SO, 600 and some ~
cattle have recently been condemned.
Under the milk and meat i~uspection
act there is no express law for the
killing of cattle, but there is provision
for their condemn alton. In this ma
ter, however, it i, understood. the
commission acteI under the ad vice of
Attorney General Donovan and had
the cattle killed after they we're con-
demned. This was done with the i'm.
piled understanding with the owners
OF the cattle tina. they would receive
compensation for their losses.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Considering Land Laws.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The house
ommlttee on public lands has refused
by a vote of IL tn 1 to indefinitely
postpone consideration of the bills in.
creasing from 100 acres to GAO acres
the amount OF land that may be taken
up under the homestead act. A bill
10 this end relating to land in South
Dakota will be perfected by the com.
m'ttee at a special meeting Friday,
n those relating to Colorado lands
at the regular meeting Wednesday.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Stock Ranch for Sale.

One of the best stock rancbes IN No..ho.,
Montana. consisting of 1000 acres of patented
Land and a lease right from the state to abont
ou% scres; Irritating ditch in good working
cultivation; 1850 acres in alfalfa, can cut from 4d
10 5o tons OF hay every year: plenty of omen
spring water that never freezes In winter. The
3o to 400 cattle without danger of heavy loss
winter range nearly all under fence. N'
lin Inere are Two new hay-roofed sheds, one s-foot
sheep shed at home ranch, and other ontbn;lII
lhgs with water tight roofing. A wo.s story
nI"om l At M. ana piaste'e ed house, furnished com.
work and saddle horses. Ranch has IT,. waeli ~
MAI ana telephone communication with Fort
F4r further particulars address j. F. PATTER-
SON, San Diego, Cal, or j. O.. FATTERSDN.
Lostlake, Montana. oN'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Sickening Shiverinr E'ifs

OF ague and malaria can be relieved
and cured with Electric Bitters. This
Is a pure tonic medicine: of especial
benefit In malaria, for it exerts a true
curative influence on the disease. driy.
ing 1t entirely out of the system. It is
much to be preferred to quinine. hav.
ing none Of this drugs bad after eff.
fects. d. S. Munday, of Henrietta.
Texas, writes: "My brother was yerv
low with malarial fever and iaundice.
TIL ne took Electric Bitters, which
saved his life." At Lockwood's drug
store: price Soc, guaranteed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS
Trial Jury Summoned to Begin Work On
Tuesday, February n.

A trial jury of forty members wa
drawn in the district court Wednesda
morning, %returnable February Il
The following criminal case, were SC
for trial:
State VS.. l.. 0. Shotfner, F'ebruar
2lst.
State IS. Grady and johnson, Feb
ruary p.
The case of INT State VS.. William
McCana "a dismissed on motion O
county attorney: as necessary evi
dence cannot be secured.
The civil suit of G. w. Hansen W
William Skillen was set for F-bruar,
IL. and that of +. a. Smith VS.. JOhr
Seeman vas set for the same date.
Julius Leh:eldt W. John Buckley
February Is.
Vincent Pauly vs.. Peter Chourrou,
and Joseph Pauly, February IL.
Paul O'Clair vs.. S. Christensen.
Feb. 16.
Caplice Commercial Co. vs.. j. G.
Baily, February il.
Town of Havre vs.. Mrs. Bridget
Dice, an appeal from justice court,
February Is. The appeal case in City
OF Fort Benton VS.. John Simons was
also set for February Is.
Math Van Trieb VS.. Great Northern
Railway Co. set for February 20.
In the suit of Eva NJ. Davis ",
Perry A. Davis, decree of divorce was
denied.
Ia the divorce suit of Fred Esmay
VS.. Ida. B. Esmay, defendan was or.
dered to file affidavit as to status of
the case, and a citation was issued for
the appearance OF plaintiff on Janu.
airy 30.
The suits relating to the election of
school trustees ia the Havre district
dismissed at plaintiffs costs.
The suit Of Ed Marriott VS.. the
Chinook school trustees was dis
on motion of the plaintiff.
Frank Pickett VS.. City of Havre.
as settled.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Notice Of Probate Of Will.

In the District Conrt of the Twelfth Judicial
District of the state of Montana, IN and for the
county of Chouteau.
In the matter of the estate of William +. Tur-
ner, ST.
Notice is hereby given that Saturday. the I'M
day, of February. \. d. 1905, at 10 O'Clock q. III. of
said day, in the room Of said court, in the county
OF Chouteau state Of Montana, have been ap-
will of said Major William p. Turner, ST., de
ceased, and for hearing the application Of Union
BANK ana Trust company of Montana fer iesu.
ance to 1t of letters of administration with will
annexed.
by order of Court.
CHAS II. BOYLE, Clerk of said Court.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

from Frank n. Lowe, Of the Sweet
Grass hills. Another inform alton,
charging grand larceny, accuses Alex
McLaughrey Of stealing q number of
calves from Ed. Lawlor, whose ranch
is near Havre.
NOT1CE.-If you send during this
month your watch to Jesse Coliom.
Great Falls, Mont, he will clean and
it one year for $3.50.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Notice.

Notice lie hereby given that tie undersigned
VII receive a, Big Sandy, Montana, up to the
privilege of the land formerly known as the
Carter r .nches, consisting of about 4,250 acres
under fence, situated near the town of Big SANDY,
Ch"uteau county. Montana. 4 detailed descrip.
ton Of such land will be furnished to bidders If
requested.
SAMUEL 4. MILLER, Receiver.
Big SANDY. Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Sheriff's Sale,

The stockmen.s National Bank of Fort Benton,
Montana, Plaintiff,
frank Bowes and Maggie Bowes, Defendants.
10 De sold at Sherif's sale on the 18th day Of
tsnruary, 1905. Al IL O'Clock M. at the front door
following property:
The south half of the northwest quarter and
the southwest quarter Of the northeast quarter Of
section eight in township 32 north of range 10
east, in Chouteau County, Montans. "
FRANK MCDONALD, Sheriff.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Ranch For Sale.

IN" undersigned will sell upon reasonable
terms a ranch of 1900 acres, thoroughly irrirat-
ed, absolute water-rights, will cut 500 t. 800 tons
lat year. There are now 200 acres Moved and
ready for crop. All under fence, with good
mouse, stables, sheds and corrals Possession
or address " '"
NJ. MORGAN y SONS, Dupuyer, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Stock Ranch for Sale.

A 69,O0oacre cattle ranch for sale in Alberta.
Cahada, with q ?1-year government lease. Easv
tion, abundance of hay, grass. water ana wood.
Moderate price. c. s. NORRIS
Arlington Hotel. T0rnnto Eanado
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
F orty Dollars Reward.

Forty dollars eward will he paid to anyone
who will find and deliver to ME five head of
under. Or As 90 Oer head for any nf
them delivered To me. A. II. earle,
Little Plume Z. o.
Medicine Hat. n. ". T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
5000 Reward

VIII be paid for information leadin, to the re-.
old, small horns turning outward and do,vnward
branded J =, on left thigh, also x back Of point
GLEN SAILOR, Box Elder. Montana
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
For Sale.

Anew light spring wagon, double.seated. also
new double buggy harness, will be sold for CASH
or VIII trade cattle. For further particulars ad..
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Cattle Owners Want Pay.

BUTTE, Jan. 24.-Among the u
of cattle appraised, condemned and
killed on account of the discovery of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Notice to

The undersigned is prepared to make contracts
with sheepmen for shearfng at the cominu sea-,
son. Correspondence invited. Address "
GEO. GRANILLO.
:s EldOrado, Stockton. Cal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Sewing Machine For Sale.

\ secondhand Singer sewing machine, in good
oraer, Tor sale cheap. Apply at River Press
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

Fine Book and Job Printing a spe
cialty at the RIVER PRESS office
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-03

in a stream near by. They hunted wild
berries and nuts, and had an all
around good time. AS Betty mounted
her horse, her foot slipped and she fell
on a stone, which sprained her ankle.
die and when they reached the main
road u carriage passed with some
friends in it. He called to them, and
they took Betty home.
When they reached home doctor
was summoned, and he said Betty
would have to remain in bed for sew
eral weeks. The first few days Emily
called to see her cousin out of polite
ness, but after while it was a pleas
ure for Emily to see Betty. The girls
read aloud to one another, and played
games. But best of all to Emily were
the beautiful stories Betty told.
1t was Wednesday, and Betty might
come down stairs for a Thanksgiving
dinner 1t was a happy day for Emily.
She put a large bunch of roses on the
table, and a small bunch of violets at
both her fathers and Betty's place.
1t brought tears to Mr.. Charters
eyes, as he watched Emily fluttering
around putting flowers in all the rooms,
as he thought, IF only the gentle
mother had lived
The next day as the two girls sat
hand in hand watching the setting
sun, tears began to tremble in Betty's
eyes
"Oh, Betty" Betty felt her hand
being squeezed tighter with every
worD, ''you have done so much for
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-03

was a platform built for dancing. There
We're tables scattered here and there:
some with games on them, some with
refreshments. SoCn the guests had
all arrived. The orchestra began a
waltz, q rush for partners and the
dance went on. Betty was great
favorite throughout the evening. which,
l must confess was not at all pleasing
to Emily. The evening was a happy
one and was gone before the children
could realize it. When all the guests
had departed Betty looked up to Mr.
Charter and said
Uncle Lester, L have had such
happy, happy time this evening"
We'll 1 am very glad you have,
Betty. How would you both like to
take a nice long horseback ride in the
morning? We will also take our
lunch"
"F'inel" came from both of the girls.
"Well then we will start about
10: 30"
The girls went 20 their rooms and
were soon in the Land of Nod.
AT 1890 sharp the three mounted
their horses. The day was sunny and
the birds song could be heard all
around. They were to go up a small
hill, and there in n coZy little nook
they We're to have their lunch. By ~
o'clock they were settled under a large
oak tree. Betty flew around spreading
the cloth on nice messy spot and
setting the food out.
After lunch the girls went in wading
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-03
A BRAVE DEED
BY Georeiana Greenwood-Aqed IA
Years-CIass B

Years-Class B
Jack lived with his uncle and aunt
IN small town in Maine. He was n
rather delicate boy and found more
pleasure in reading and in quiet
anusements than in playing ball or in
any OF the rough or fatguing games
which the other boys enjoyed. His
cousin Ned, who was about his age.
thought HIM babyish and somewhat of
coward because he would not do any
of the daring things which the other
boys took such delight and pleasure in
doing.
Ned and Jack attended the public
school near their house and were both
very popular. Ned because he was
not afraid of anything and was al
ways ready for any kind of fun. Jack
liked to have a good time. but in a
quieter way. He was always ready
TO help any of the boys and was pleas
ant to everyone, and on this account
was liked by everyone.
Near the school was a large pond.
on which the boys We're very fond of
skating in winter. Ned loved the sport,
but while Jack was fond of it, it was
too fatiguing for him to enjoy himself
Tor long time, and would often go
home, leaving Ned to enjoy himself
for hours on the ice.
One day in winter Ned and Jack
were coming home from school, and as
they neared the pond they saw a num-
her Of boys putting on their skates to
go on the ice, for the pond had frozen
the night before.
Jack, lets go, too" said Ned.
The pond, sparkling in the sunshine.
looked very tempting, and Jack would
have liked to skate awhile, but he re-
membered that his uncle had told him
and his cousin not to go on the pond
until it had been frozen a couple of
days, because it might not be safe.
Ned happened to have his skates in
school, so he ran back for them and
was putting them on when Jack said:
II don't think we ought to 90 on
the ice, Ned; you know it has been
frozen only one night and might not be
safe, and uncle said not to go until
it had been frozen a couple of days"
"Oh, it is safe enough Father would
not care; I'm going; come on" said
Ned.
But Jack would not go, but said:
IF you must skate awhile. hurry up
and l will wait for you, but ii would be
better if you came home.'
"Oh, you are afraid" said Ned; "T
am going anyhow and you can wait
or not, just as you like"
Jack concluded to wait and stood
looking at the merry crowd on the ice
half wishing himself there The boys
seemed to be enjoying themselves very
much and at length began to race and
see who would beat Jack looking on,
wished that Ned would win in spite of
all and he had good chance, for he
was a fine skater
The boys started and were about half
way across, with Ned slightly in ad-
vance, when Jack heard a cry and Ned
disappeared from sight The boys that
could, stopped and the others turned
away from the hole made by Ned
breaking through the ice.
Before the boys could decide what
to do. Jack ran past them and
plunged into the icy water Ned's head
was above the water and Jack, grasp
ing him firmly handed him to the
~2s unconscious when he was lifted
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-03
HISTORY OF FOOTBALL
BY c. N. Dumbreek-Aged IS Years.
Class A

Class A
The game OF football is one of the
Oldest English sports. 1t was played
centuries before either cricket or boat
ing. ..
The Greeks and Romans had game;
which In certain extent, resem pleu
football 1t was played with large
inflated ball which was struck with the
hand. The Florentines had game
called calcio, which was the prototype
OF football; it was played in 149S. Inc
Florentines would have thought the
costumes which were worn this year
cat n centenary revival) much too
poor and plain, for their rules lnslsteu
on suits of velvet, satin, and even
cloth Of gold, and sum equal to sew
eral hundred dollars was spent on
single game. None but mobiles, gentle
men and honored soldiers were per-
mitted to take part in the game.
Football in early days in England
was played with boisterous vigor
which closely approached brutality,
and often lead to breaches of peace.
A proclamation forbidding the game
was issued in 1914 by Edward II, and
in 1347 was rejected by Edward III.
The game was forbidden also in
Queen Elizabeth's reign under the
pain of Imprisonment.
But in the seventeenth century it be-
course. Shrove Tuesday was the
great football day. In 1875 clubs were
formed in England by old public
school boys. They played the "drib-
bling" game, In which skillful kick
ing was needed, for no handling was
allowed. In 1896 the celebrated Black
death club formed to play the car
ring" game, which is similar to the
game now played in America.
The "dribbling" clubs formed a
body which has since been known
as the Football association, since they
were numerically stronger than the
Rugby football union.
These two divisions. the Rugby and
the association games. are still played
in England, and every county, town,
college and mostly every school has
its game. international and other
kinds of matches are played and on
some occasions, 10000 people have been
known to witness a match, while
crowd of 10000 people is by no means
rare occurrence.
Comparatively little of the Rugby
football is played in either the United
States or Canada, but in both of the
countries the association forishes. The
United States football teams play a
game which is a cross between the as
sociation and Rugby, it is known as
the Intercollegiate game. Many other
places also play this game.
Previous to 1877 twenty men played
on side, but in that year it was
changed to fifteen on a side, and later
changed to eleven on a side.
Football has been pronounced harm
full and unhealthy, but for every one
injured in any way by it thousands
nave been benefited. Health. endur-
ance, courage, judgment and above all
sense of fair play are gained upon
the football field.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-03
EMILY'S THANKSGIVING
BY Margaret Ensign Loomis-Aged 12
YearS-CIass a, Extra

Emily sat in a low chair In her room.
a book in her lap. She was thinking
of her cousin. who was to arrive late
that afternoon. Emily had never seen
her cousin. Betty Laramore, but she
had taken it into her head she would
not like her.
"Oh," she moaned, two weeks until
Thanksgiving. and | was to have the
girls for a few days, but Betty had to
come in at just the wrong time"
Now tears were streaming down her
cheeks. There was a rap at the door
and Emily heard her fathers voice say:
Daughter, dear, be ready in fifteen