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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Notice OF Final Proof.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Dec. IL, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention TO make
6nal proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Chas. II. Boyle, Y. $
on Monday, January 22d, 1906, viz:
DICK REEDER,
who made homestead entry No. II. '77, for the 81
NEk,. NJ sen section II, township l" north,
range II east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz: Ernest Dickinson and William
Hoople, of Knerville, Mont; Julius Balm and
Sophia Reeder, of Stanford, Non
j. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
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Desert Land..Ftnal Proof.

UNITED STATES LANE OFFICE.
GREAT Falls, Mont, Dec. II, 1905.
Notice II hereby given that
CELESTIA HAYS,
heir Of Laura Thomas, deceased, of Nashville
Tennessee, has hled notice of intention to make
proof on her desert-land claim No. 1865, for lot
SO, 4, !, ., aad ,Wh NEA section 20, townshiI
80 north, r,mge 4 east, before Register and Re
ceiver l.. S. land office at Great Falls, Mont, OF
Thursday, the 18th day of January, 1906. Testi
mony Of heir t. he taken before II. NJ. Doak
clerk o. the United states court for the middle
distric. of Tennessee, at Nashville, Tennessee,
on said January 18th. 1900.
She nam"s the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation Of said land
Wi liam =. Turner Jr., William Aylward, Peter
Grant, Henry Holman and Fred Smith, all Of
Galata, Mont.
j. NJ. BURL1NGAME, Register.
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Notice Of Comic ct,
United STATES LAND OFFICE.

United STATES LAND OFFICE.
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Dec. Ii, 1905.
!. sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
In this office by Austin MacHale, contestant,
against desert land entry No. 1853, made Nov. ",
1904, Tor tho SX NEA section IL, 81 NWA sec:
ton II, township SO north, range y sast, by James
D: Reed, c1ntestes, In which It Y alleged TIA.
land; that the improvements Of u 90 per acre,
% required BY law, nor any part thereof has been
placed thereon by claimant or his heirs, and the
entire tract IL % nature left it, said parties are
hereby notified to appear. espond and offer evil
dence touching said allegation ct 10 o'clock q. m.
on January 10Th, 1901, before John Mcdowell,
Y. =. Comm seioner, at Gold Butte. Mont, and
on January q, 1909, before the register and re-
ceiver at the United States land Office In Great
Falls, Mont.
The said contestant having In . proper afida
VT, filed Dec. IL, 1908, Get forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
Of this notice can not be made, It is hereby ord
cred and directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
c.. II. BENTON, Receiver.
A. IL. GRAY, attorney for contestant.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Code of Honor
at Annapolis
VHE case Of Midshipman Minor

"HE 9 Of Midshipman Minor
Meriwether. Jr., of the Naval
academy at Annapolis has
raised the query whether a
false n Of honor prevails to a large
extent among the young men in at
tendance at this institution. The Unit
ed States Military academy, like other
academies where instruction for naval
or military service Is impaired, has
many time honored traditions, and the
conduct of students Is often governed
more by them than by the regularly
adopted and published rules Of the
school. Midshipman Meriwether had
q disagreement with a fellow student
named James H. Branch, Jr. Meri-
wether Is alleged to have insulted
Branch, applying to him the epithets
''sneak" and coward" According to
the code Of honor said to prevail
among many students at Annapolis,
this necessitated q challenge from the
person insulted. In former times the
difference would have been settled by
pistols or swords, but az dueling Is
not allowed in these days the fist light,
with referee. timekeeper and seconds,
has been substituted. Meriwether be-
longs to the third class at the academy,
and Branch belonged to the second.
Meriwether thought he was being i'll
treated by Branch, his superior Officer
In the cadet organization, and took the
matter up with his class.
It Is said that the class to which
Branch belonged directed him to chal-
lenge and that Meriwether's class d.
rected him to accept the invitation to
combat. At any rate, the contest was
held in strict accordance with the un-
written rules Of the code Of honor,
which, 1t is reported, is not only accept
ed by the students of the academy, but
Endorsed by the officers Of the navy.
These provide that the contestants
shall fight stripped to the waist for
twenty-eight rounds IL able to stand up
that long. When it is considered that
matches between pugilists are usually
limited to a less number of rounds
than this and that V then the men
are trained for weeks beforehand fol-
the contest, the severity Of a struggle
in which two youths Of less than TWEEN.
II and without any training fight fol
such a length Of time is apparent.
Branch received injuries from which
he died two days afterward. and steps
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27

A6OO10G0S AaN wv OC So
were at once taken by the head of the
navy department., Secretary B%onaparte.
for a full investigation of the whole
subject. The case brings up not only
the question Of a%bolishing fights Of this
character, but the propriety Of many
other customs or ideas which prevail
at Annapolis. At the bottom of the
traditional code Of honor is said to be
a perverted idea Of what constitutes a
gentleman.
The United States Naval academy,
the university of the seas" is a great
institution and n Of which every
American may be proud, and it is held
by its friends that investigation Of the
Meriwether- Branch case may result in
abolition of abuses just as in the past
the investigation Of fragrant cases of
hazing resulted in diminishing such
practices, HaFing Of "plsbes" that is,
men In their drst fear-continues, but
RAA been rqbbed 81 some Of its rougher
f4AttreA Many Of tie traditional prac-
tees Of this nature are considered
HARMLESS and necessary to prevent the
'plebe" from assuming that as soon as
he has entered the academy he is quail.
fed to be a rear admiral. Taking a few
reefs In his pride inspires him with re.
spect for superior officers and eventual
~ has more influence than all his
studies in making a good sea fighter Of
him. When the candidate for admis.
sion to the academy takes his examina.
lions he ob>erves a curious custom,
which is called saluting the "god Of
2.6." To do this he walks up to an old
agurehead of the Delaware in front Of
the chapel. representing the Indian
chief, Tecumseh. stands erect and sol.
EMMY touches his hat to it. This cere-
mony is supposed to help him not to
fall below 2.5 In his marks. The "plebe"
is subjected to q great many tests Of
patience and good nature called run
ming" He cannot dance at balls, walk
In Lovers lane' or speak to an upper
classman without saying "sir." He Is
asked:
"well, who are you:"
Smith, SIR"
"Oh, no. you are not! You are the
Wild man from Borneo. Do you savvy?
Now tell me who you are?Y"
1.-THE wild man from Borneo, SIR"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Desert land..Flnal Proof.

UNITED SrArEs LAND OFrIcE
GREAT FAL's ., Mont, Dec. 4, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that
MAKCU0 MESSER,
of Big Sandy, Mont, hos Aled notice Of Intention
to make proof on HE desertland claim Nc. 1882.
for the sen NEk, NIX sen, 81 SEN section
"a, township q north, range 10 east, before I'd
n Big Sandy, Mont, on Wednesday, the 10th day
OF January, 1905.
He names the following witnesses to prove the
Robeers L. Thomson. Edwsrd Keife y. and vigil
F. Blankenbaker, Of virgelle, Mont; George
Porter, OF Big Sandy, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Desert land..FjnaI Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT Falls. Mont. Dec. 4. ~

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Dec. 4, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that
MARY NOBEL,
Of West Butte, Mont, has filed notice of intention
to make proof on her desert land claim No. 1851,
for the Ma SWA, aud SEN section IS, township
81 north. range ! east, lots and =, section 2,
Doweil. Y. 5. commissioner, at his office In Gold
Butte. Mont. on Saturday, the 18th day Of Janu'
airy, 1906.
complete irrigation and reclamation Of eaid land
Fred G. Bent, Robert Cook, Albert G. Pratt and
Henry Clay Gaines, all of West Butte, Mont.
j.. NJ. BURLIN0AME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Serge For school rrock,.

Old fashioned serges are particularly
desirable this season in children's wear,
those in the weight and quality for
mems wear being liked better than the
lighter and finer serges. They make
extremely sensible and practical school
frocks.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Desert Land..FtnaI Proof.

UNITED SrArxsL LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Dec. 4, 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that
ELIZABETH OSTERMAN.
Of Big Sandy, Mont, has nled notice Of inten.
ton 70 make proof on her desert land claim No.
1266. for the SWk, wy sen section q, nv
Nwk. section q, township IS north. range Il
at his once q Clearcreek, Mont, on Thursday
the 4th day Of January, 1908.
She name the following Witnesses to prove the
Nicolas .sternberg,. Of Big sandy, Mont; Chris.
tian Hokanson, Of Warrick, Aont.; william
Lutge and Heinrich Lehfeldt, Of Judith, Mont.
j. NJ. B~URLlNGAME. REGISTER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Desert land..Pinal Proof,

UNITED SfATss LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS. Mont, Nov. Il. 1905.
Notice IL here = given that
JOSEPH MILLI0AN.
to make proof on HE desert.iand claim No. ~.
fof the M MEN, SEA NEA, section II, town.
ship - % no.,s' range : east: lot !, section :: town.
ell, U. :. commissioners, ut his office in Gold
Butte, mt, ON Saturday, the sOth day Of De
celnber, 1865.
He names t~he'following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation of said land:
Anthony Few. John u. Fey, " liam j. MOI.
ley a.d jo.n :. U.e.1. a ! ~ u.ii Bate. Nj n.
j. NJ. rrRL1N9AME. Reuister.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
humor ana Philosophy
THE LATEST SCOURCE.

THE LATEST SCOURCE.
V!:ccrco.
Also trouble with a big T,
The crazy house annex.
A few mental rain wrecks,
Warped. twisted. insane,
Rc:sa
OF rot
And what not.
Lame. bent.
Two cent
Sport:
Short
Weight,
Without q single feature on straight.
That's it. the college fraternity initia-
ton,
Where the youth Of the and
IL made to stand
On his head ar1l look foolish
While ghoulish.
0umptionless guys,
Bidding for the BOBBY prize.
Dance round n try to see
How idiotic they can be-
Fellows who think It Is fun
To have the cars run
Over a brother just to try
His nerve. to see II he will cry
"Enough!"
Or will smile and murmur. 'Hot stuffi''
Nor Is the limit vet.
No bet
Is overlooked.
For every foolish stunt Is booked.
In a Mother Hubbard gown
He must parade thet town
Or stand on the corner and say
To every passerby, I'm a Jay"
Isn't 1t about time to call O halt
On assault
And battery in the name Of sport3
To report
Each case to the police
And. If that doesn't bring peace,
To all In the parental slipper2
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Homeward Trend Of J.p.n..e.

The better class Of japanese. who
have been engaged mostly in CONNER
cial pursuits In California, are hockin9
homeward. They think they see better
chances in Korea and Manchuria than
America affords.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Fashion

Fashion anCteH
An old time fancy is revived by a rib
bon Of velvet or silk lying around the
base Of the throat and tied at the back
in a %coquettish bow. This ribbon sup
ports a pendant Of some kind, and Of
ten the pendant, too, Is III echo Of ear
ner days in the form Of Il jeweled
cross OF quaint old locket. The fad Is a
becoming and often affords an op-
portunity for introducing a note of COL
or relief In a light or neutral costume
not especially becoming to the wearer.
Still another fancy, with the same fla
vor of other days, Is the velvet or rib
bon bracelet encircling the wrist and
tied in a little bow. This comes In nat
urally with the reign of the elbow
sleeve. and black velvet in particular
whitens and beauties the arm in most
dattering fashion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27

be loose and free. ready for the rough
and tumble incident to boy life. Here
is a new design in blouse and knicker-
bockers having broad plaits In back.
The wide collar is decidedly new. being
tailor stitched and fastened to one side
Of the front. Blue serge or cheviot will
develop the suit for service. The me-
dunn size needs two and three-quarter
yards of thirty-six inch material.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
A CrOck.

The shirt waist suit of good style Is
always accepted by the followers Of
fashion upon any informal occasion.
1t Is not only a generally suitable but
a becoming frock and has the added
advantage of being fashioned at home
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
One Way.

II pay any railroad fare. I
know the conductor"
But he doesn't " the train"
"Course not, but can't he be looking
the other way when a fellow Is climb
ing OH the rodsy"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Air Castles.

We build our castles tall and fair
Upon foundations thin as air.
The reason why is not unknown
We haven't got tho price Of stone.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Willing.

Il consider Rockefeller a positive bar
to my leading IL good life"
"Show me-"
Don't you see the manifest impossi.
bility Of my doing unto him as I would
have him do unto me?"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Practical Side.

"How do You like your new grip"
"Shish! Don't mention it. What Is
worrying me is how she likes u.s."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
lust Existing,

"Where are you living now2"
"Not anywhere; we board"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Modes For the Many.


Great Importance is attached this
winter to the waist line. and q smart
belt is a feature of the we'll put up cos
tune.
A tiny thread of gilt braid edges the
tucks on some stunning gowns, as also
do fancy braids harmonizing with the
dress material.
On velvet suits are seen bands of sat
In trimming. the skirts in many rows,
and also tiny lines Of fur.
Coats with the fronts cut like a
mans evening waistcoat will be prom
inent.
A black Jet buckle on Il white belt is
n Of the newest fancies particularly
affected by ONE who like black and
white combinations.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

II 1t weren't for the pennies saved
on the bargains they get most women
would feel that they have no show to
carr a cent and get it.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
In Germany.

VI wonder what makes this sausag
90 strOng?"
Doubtless 1t Is made of horse"
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without much difficulty. The tucked
and plated frocks are especially be-
coming to young girls, as they supply
plenty Of fullness for youthful figures
and a low and wide fullness about the
feet. The design shown will prove
very attractive developed In serge. ye-
uetian, panama or silk as we'll ~ any
Of the new washing fabrics. broad
tucks tapering to the waist line dive
breadth and fullness. while the ticks
IN the skirt are stitched to yoke depE.
For a medium size six and a quarter
yards Of thirty-six inch material Afa
needed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Millinery pOinta,

The tilt Of the hat, the very high
trimming on the left side and the derby
crowns are three important points in
this years millinery.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
SUSPICIOUS.

SUSPICIOUS.
"1s the Bright Light gambling house
on the square:"
mo; it used to be, but the police got
busy. and they had to move 1t on a
side street."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
WOMAN N FASHION

New Design For Small Boys.
The little lad who has not yet reach
ed the age Of trousers needs many
suits to keep him looking trim, and the
economical mother will fashion these
OF durable fabrics. These suits must
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27

A moral Is something that doesn't hit
you that the other fellow stands in
great need of.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Will trade yearling
ewes for Wethers.
Write for terms.
Farmers Special
Price of Farmers Ledger and Account
Book Cut in Two.

Until February LIST, the Farmers Ledger will
able book Is $500. In order to introduce the
book more generally among the farmers and
stockmen OF Montana, we make this special price
for q short time.
Just send us a money order for $l.:5, and we
will send the book, carriage paid, on approval. A
postal card will bring you a circular describing
the book in detail. Address
II. G. PHELPS l. CO., Bozeman, Mont
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-27
Cooking schools
are useful and
practical for an
nouncing the en-
gngement Of q
girl.

In order to get
out of debt you
have first to find
somebody to trust
you.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-01
The Portland Fair

Thursday the Lewis and Clark
thrown TO the world. with impressive
me leaders OF nations the
the representatives OF Of municipalities
their presence.
the Lewis and Clark exposition
win exhIbiiIve rankng
most costly cnerprse Of e offered people
the World and distinctive the Of energy
tarstic OF westeTnens and especially Of oreEoalanA
the Lewis and Clark exposition panund
modest Industrial exposition -
scope original exposition have neeasd an
o. no<e ian 100000
But short twelve months the enterprise has become worlds
a Not country in the world that Is not represented wih
erediabie exhimIt.
The federal importance
sxposon national faeor the
zderabIy than half a
perceived
F magnificent buildings
Of the exposition Site and these With ther exhibits
outlay OF 100000
Manufacturers various country appreciated
the excellence Of the Pacific northwest
exhibit such
buildings In complying with these Demands the eorpor
alton forced 70 spend at least hundred thousand
than originally intended VITA the opening
OF % CIT
northwest we'll feel fectated enterprise
absolutely freq from debt
This record Is without precedent
fair opening day without
for settlement
snnS which in their minds possible
Of the enterprise
Success to the Lewis and Clark cxpouioni
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-01
The Hoop Skirt

ernoue erinoune nat + the question for feminty
skirt rdlvtvus The dresamakera conventions have
In In THIS connection Il interesting 70 note the being made
Arthur ohn sranEs wnts)
Noting extend
written the cali
Threatened ash
revival eruntue twelve
years peaEfns them
selves sArts the
o protest
Is to rnoesy.
Q Il b~oaxS
factories n re already
einoIuist the believe that
3 a
organized opposition
tnoduction ONLY recently celebrated
m Displayed Of
stated by this
n .
fainess
hFeadh-to which
be feared n
keep the nom following the band
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-01
10 RECALL LURfD DAYS
BEFORE FIRE

The Volunteer Firemen'a RnsociA-
tioa will meet tonight 10 arrange
for IFS celebration on June 9. watch
II the anniversary - the Seattle
fire. The volunteer FIRE department
cid heroic work In the days wbsu
Seattle could not afford 10 pay
her fire fighters. There were two
companies. and the jealousy that
existed between them IlnEcrs 10
the present day Each company
tried 20 Guido The other IN eff
cheney. vhieh resulted IN 4 stand
ard Of conduct that has never been
crceilrd IN thr paid department
The ancient apparatus that was
used In the old days viii be exhlb-
tied on the streets on the day of
the celebration
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-01

poor man has had mo but imper-
feetly described 90 him.
FOueha was liyid With rage.
'ssacre." ho growled. Away with
him. he shall have tho rack Tor
thlai"
Tho two spies Immediately hna.
tied the poor La Crolx, who com
menced 60 protest loudly. from the
room.
had barely time. however. "a
congratulate myself on DO fortunate
an escape before the curtains be.
side my bed parted. and TO my con.
sternation. from a secret door. cua-
ningly eontriyed In the wall Of ths
room itself. Napoleon stepped forth
into the apartment He Eiared al
Fouchs with unmiatakable anger
and menace.
Always plots and consplracies
each day OF the week. and always
mares nests he cried. mapping hi'
fingers and grinding his teeth In q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-01

rage that would have been ludierous
had n not besa noFc than terrible
sire. shattered Fouehs. all a
trnfnblr, = vas deceived that ras-
czi-my real
You are a fooii" interrupted the
EN- peror. harAhiy. Co"
Fouehe stumbled from the room
ilk<s whipped doc. his face white
and miserable. bis Jazz hanging.
Napoioon turned 10 the abruptly
Under the circumstances you must
pardon me-" he said isfkilr.
-Fouche. who picked up this Ia
crolx a week since. srtorted from
him the story you have heard. |
did not doubt yuu. prince. but 20
pleane Fouche-the cursed fool
consented 20 this farce
sire. I returned. speaking slow
". had I beer 10 your pIscs ! would
not myself have acted differently.
but I venture 20 hope that nov at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-01

COLLIDE

PORTLAND. Ore. June The
" Gamer Charles r. Spencer cniiided
with the Dalies city yesterday and
vas 80 badly disabled that abe
viii be pat out Of commission for
several weeks Her fantall and pitt
man were broken and she Loaf a
cylinder head.
The boats were racing down the
Wiliametts from Portland when the
Daiiss Ctr struck across the bow
81 the Spencer with such force that
the former vessel changed ends and
headed up stream The ntaamers
are operated BY competitive Inca
and ~ Ffsala frequently race the
entire length OF their run.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-01
CHAPTER xrn-coutinued)

On mention OF that name the ut
tie man before me sctarted pereepu-
NV and siared az me with fierce in-
tentncas
"Munaiegueur d'Arraa gives you
the lie and denies that he employed
you" said Fouehe 10 him with a
vicious sheer
MousicFneur d'Arraa. Where Il
MonuioFneur d'Arrasr'' demanded
Ia Croix.
There said Fouche. pointinE 20
me
Ia Crulx shrugged his shoulders,
THAT Is not the Comts a Arras.@ he
replied contemporary You are
foolish. Monsieur IL Due. you can
not trap me 10 easily; take me 10
the comte and I viii confront him "
Il was 4 blow TO me although !
Was half prepared 90 meet a. u was
true. then. that the real d.Arras had
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-01

dispatched hts creature Ia Croix 60
Try and Aaaasainato the emperor No
wonder that be bad found u incnn-
vehient 60 accompany his slater 10
France hraccd myself 20 meet
the danger. for hers. undoubtedly.
AZ last vas q man who knew
d'Arrss and could uumaAk me.
felt a thrill run through my bones.
but forced my iipS 10 smile and
my tonNae 10 speak without trem-
bling
Il congratulate you. duke. on
your tool I said with Nnesr.
you should. however. have trained
him a little better. No doubt the