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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

sennbly has a special interest
Tor the people of the United states
on account of the peculiar relations
existing between our own govern
ment and that of Panama. Uncle
Sam practically bought a strip OF land
extending right through the territory
Of this republic and purchased il for
the purpose Of constructing the 18TH
milan canal, which is to he so i.uror-
tant a factor in the commerce of the
world. While the treaty between Pan
ama and the United States binds the
government at Washington to respect
the sovereignty Of the lesser power.
the work which Il W government
has in hand gives it a special concern
as to what goes on in the vicinity Of
the canal one With the view of safe
guarding American interests on the
isthmus during the period of the forth
coming election the canal zone police
force has recently been strengthened.
It is reported that the cruiser Column
bia is to be held in readiness at Guam
tanamo, Cuba, for any emergency that
may arise in connection with the Pan
anna election. In South American coun.
tries such events are often ccom
MED with disturbances of one kind or
another, and those in charge of build
ing the canal are anxious to preserve
peace and order In the zone where the
great engineering work is in progress.
Since the present government Of
Panama was formed. with President
Manuel .Alnador at it's head. partisan
affiliations have shifted somewhat.
There were then two parties. Liberals
and Conservatives. with the Offices
about equally divided between them.
Since then a wing of the Liberal party
has become allied with a wing of the
Conservatives. and the members of the
new division. who call themselves Con
stitutioralists. have selected FREDERICK
Boyd as their candidate for president.
The present secretary Of state. Santa
go de Ia Glardia. is looked upon rs the
Conservative candidate for president,
while Pablo .AroZomena. now vice pres
ident. will lead the Liberals. The cleo
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

THE sEAs1cK AND APIER /. AT HIGH
speed of fifty miles an hour is predicted
for the craft when sufficient skill in her
management il attained.
The mile Il minute boar has not yet
put IN its appearance, though Paris has
q count who has invented II gliding
boat called II h%ydroplane. with which
ne hopes to be able to reach Il mile n
minut gait. or sixty miles an hour.
The boat has planes or fins upon the
bottom. Exceptional claims AS to
speed are made for Il type Of power
boat invented by Thaddeus Davids OF
New York and recently patented al
Washington. 1t has Il tube running
through the hull. thus allowing the
water to pass through the vessel from
bow to stern. where it Ia delivered to
the propeller In n solid mass. This
prevents in great Measure the churn-
Ing W. OF the water and the eddies
caused by the water coming In around
the sides of the stern to the screw. 1t
also lessons the combs Of spray formed
by a boat making high speed and
which sometimes are SO heavy us al
most to hide the craft from view. Less
resistance is offered to the water Mt
the bow. it is claimed. In consequence
OF the tube passing through the hull.
The invention takes advantage Of the
principle that the movement Of a fluid
through a pipe or tube Is somewhat
analogous to the movement Of a rope
through the same-that Is. 1t can be
drawn through with less friction than
1t a be pushed through. The invent
or expects that by using this type Of
construction power boats may increase
their speed from 33 1-3 to 80 per rent.
In other words. boats which are mp
proximating a speed Of forty miles an
hour. as is claimed for the Den. might
be able to hit up a pace Of sixty to
seventy miles In the near future.
1t is about three years since William
K. Vanderbilt, Jr., brought his turbine
yacht Tarantula. with its record Of
26.75 knots. to this country. Mr.. VAN
derbilt has a large estate nj Great
Neck. on Long Island sound. just out
side New York, and with either auto
mobile or auto boat can beat the train
from the city's business center. Other
rich men who do business in New
York and live In the suburbs on the
sound or up the Hudson are adopting
motor boats for getting to and from
their homes. and their craft have bern
aamed the "Wall street deet"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
At a Cowboy Dance.

Git yer little sage hens ready.
Trot en- out upon the floor.
Line w there. o cusses. Steadyl
Lively now! One couple more.
Shorty. shed that old Sonbrero.
Broncho. douse that cigarette.
Stop yer cussin'. Cashmere,
Fore the ladies'. Now. all set.
s'lute yer ladies. All together.
Ladies opposite the same.
Hit the lumber with yer leather,
Balance all an swing yer dame.
Bunch the heifers in the middle.
Circle stays an do-se-do.
Pay attention to the fiddle.
Swing her round, an of you go!
First foul forward. Back to places.
Second foller. Shuttle back.
Now you've got it down to cases.
Swing EN- till their trotters crack.
Gents all right a heel an toein'.
Swing 'em; kiss 'em If you kin.
On to next an keep a-goin'
Till yo' hit yo' pards ag'in.
Gents to center; ladies' round 'en.
Form a basket. Balance all.
Whirl yer gals to where yo' found 'em.
Promenade around the hall.
Balance to yer pards an trot 'em
Round the circle double quick.
Grab an kiss 'em while you've got EN-.
Hold 'em to 1t II they kick.
Ladies' left hand to yer sonnies.
Alaman. Grand right an left.
Balance all an swing yer honeys.
Pick EN- up an feel their heft.
Promenade like skeery cattle.
Balance all an swing yer sweets.
Shake yer spurs an make 'em rattle.
Keno! Promenade to seats!
Denver Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
n. TlNDELL RAEBURN.
Noted Male Chorixter Who mt Nine.
teen Still Sings Soprano.

H. Tindeil Iaeburn is in some re-
spects the E.ost remarkable boy choris-
ter in America. Indeed it is no proba-
bic that any Of the present English
cathedral choirs contains a soprano of
such Uniform excellence. His voice is
a dramatic soprano of great breadth
and fexibility. and its tonal qualities
are SO unusual hat his singing has at
tracted much attention from teachers
of reputation all over the country. An
other unique feature of this young
fact that he has long passed the age
at which the boy soprano is at his best
and still retains his beautiful voice ut
its highest stage Of development. A
boys soprano rarely survives the age
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
PORTRAITS.
Interest In Inspired In Them by the
tcentenary Ceremonies.

The ceremonies in Philadelphia in
honor of tn" two hundredth anniver-
sary of the birth of benjamin Franklin
have aroused interest In portraits and
statues of the famous sage One of
the best of the portraits Is the painting
Of him by t;re,,ze, for which he sat
while In residence in France. 1t is in
pastel and life size and originally hung
IN the diplomats house at Passy. The
late Henry Shelton Sanford obtained
It while charge d'affaircs In Paris dur
Ing the revolution Of 1S4S-49. The fact
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

The folded girdlc OF silk or satin
or gold OF silver tissue is as popular as
ever, and girdles Of lace, deep pointed
and perfectly fitted. appear upon some
of the sheer blouses. the lace matching
the blouse. In such case the girdle is,
of course. perfectly fitted, boned and
made in thin silk. and the lace ap-
pliqued on and shaped. as II shapes a
lace guimpe and collar.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
His View.

Uncle JOsh-lt seems the minister has
had rheumatism for the last three
years, but he hasn't said anything
about it.
Aunt Hetty-Why. l could have told
him just what to do for it.
Uncle Josh-Mebbe that's one Of the
reasons why he kept it quiet.-Wat-
sons Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
TOrfOiAc Shell H0tnina.

The smartest hatpins are those with
round ball or pear shaped heads of
light tortoise shell highly polished. The
same idea III amber is also to be com
mended worm in conjunction with light
colored combs. The latter, by the way,
are increasing very much in favor, and
wen dark haired wolnen are adopting
them in the new Spanish and empire
styles for indoor or evening wear.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
Looked That Way.

Markley-Well. what do you think of
the cigar: My doctor especially recon-
mended that brand to me.
Crabbe-u'm! So he wants to cure
you of the tobacco habit, eh?-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

OF Its being from Franklin's French
residence adds a deep interest to it
and 1t Is considered a strikingly beau
tiful painting. 1t was loaned by the
daughters Of the late General Sanford
to the American Philosophical society
aud hung in the Pennsylvania Acad-
envy OF Fine Arts with that other in
terestlng portrait of Franklin. which
was presented to the United States by
the governor general of Canada. Earl
Grey. The latter was painted by an
eminent English artist. BENJAMIN VII
son. In 1859. and was taken from
Franklin's home In Philadelphia in
IT'S. when the British evacuated Phila-
delphia, by General Grey.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
Said He Wasn't superstitiou..

II have often wondered" said the
philosopher. why so many people give
way to superstitious fancies."
II never do answered the man who
always ssumes superiority. $50 many
people think 1t is unlucky to see the
moon over the left shoulder. Now, l
always have the best luck when l see
1t that way."-Waslington Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

Spring green, mauve. violet, ash gray,
red corinth and burnt straw are the
colors most in demand. Few hats are
n color, the tendency being to har-
monize several colors. Almost any COL
ors can be combined if artistically
managed. One Paris model combines
most beautifully shades Of deep red.
pink. violet and blue.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
His Finish.

Gunner-Why does the count look so
miserable? The last time l saw him he
was trying to study the American time
tables.
Guyer-Yes. but since then he has
been trying to study the American
poker tahles.-ChlcagO News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
Hints to Home Dressmaker.

1t is suggested that waxing the toe
and heel of a stocking will diminish
the number of holes to be darned, the
principle being the same as waxing
thread to make it stronger. Stretch the
stocking over the darner, melt a paraf-
fin candle and rub thoroughly into the
stocking. rubbing it in smoothly with
the hand.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
No Fee.

NO TCSs
II hear Mrs. Galley was quite u
beauty in her youth"
Eyes. My uncle was going to marry
her. but she eloped."
"Ah! And Tilted your uncle?"
"Jilted him out of his fee. yes. Ny
uncle was her Observation-Disclosures
Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

YES" said the conceited bore, 'she
was quite frigid when l called, but
she became more pleasant the longer
I stayed"
Il understand" replied Miss Sharpe,
1.-THE longer you stayed the nearer ap-
preached the time Of your departure"
New Orleans Times Democrat.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

ITS a mighty serious thing to he a
father" observed the venerable man
on the cracker barrel. III your boy
turns out we'll Your wife gets all the
credit, and II he goes to the devil you
get all the blame, and If he gets to be
famous just as likely as not he'll be
ashamed of both Of YOU Chicago
Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
For Summer Wear,

Morning gowns made with skirts and
breakfast jackets to match are among
the latest whims of fashion and are ex-
ceedingly comfortable as we'll as dainty
and attractive. This one is made Of q
pretty figured lawn. with trimming Of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
Attractive

The double faced ribbons are very
attractive, especially when on the one
side the flowers stand out distinctly
and on the other, usually a satin finish,
they appear as though seer through a
mist.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
O0te and Antid0te.

Him. told your father this after
aoon that l fairly dote on you.
Her-What did he say:
Him-That ne would provide me with
an antidote tomorrow In the shape Of
IN assignment for the benefit OF bis
cTUditors.-Chicago News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

German Dealer-Now, mein herr!
You've chust heerd your lofely blaying
REPRODUCED to perfection! Won't you
buy one?
Amateur Flutist-Are you sure the
things all right?
German Dealer-Zertainly, mein herr.
Amateur Flutist-Gad, then, If that's
what my playing is like, I'm done with
the flute fOrever.-Punch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

Of embroidery adorn and finish the
yoke and serve as cuff bands on the
sleeves. The waist is unique and un-
usually becoming.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
.-> @-[
The Panama
Elections
~ Vsawa'n~7>

ME election Of June 20 ii. The
young republic OF Panama lor
members OF the national as.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
WOMAN AID
New Waist Desfxn.

The blouse pictured is one of the
new models in white silk. with stole
yoke Of embroidered mousseline. Bands
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27

Clergyman Ito swearing laborer)-My
good man. where did you learn that
language?
Son of the Soil-Yer can't learn it, sir
its a bloomin' g~ift.-Sketch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-06-27
Auto Boats as
Racing Craft

HE auto boat is pushing the au-
tomobile close in the race for
popularity. Builders are rush
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
Right Thinking and self-Control.

Zopyrus, the physiognomist, said, Socrates features showed that he was stupid, brutal, sensual, and addicted to drunkenness" Socrates upheld the an alysis by saying: By nature I am ad- dicted to all these sins, and they were only restrained and vanqushed by the continual practice of virtue"
 Emerson says, in effect, ''The virtue you would like to have, assume 1t as already yours, appropriate 1t, enter into the part and live the character just as the great actor is absorbed in the char acter of the part he plays" No matter how great your weakness or how much you may regret it, assume steadily and consistently its opposite until you ac- quire the habit of holding that thought, or of living the thing, not in its weak ness, but in its wholeness, in its entire ty. Hold the ideal of an efficient fac ulty or quality, not of marred, or de- licient one. The way to reach, or to at tain to anything, is to bend oneself to- ward it with all ones might; and we approximate 1t just in proportion to the intensity and the persistency of our ef- fort to attain it.
 If you are inclined to be very eXcit able and nervous, if you "fy all to pieces" over the least annoyance, do not waste your time regretting this weakness and telling everybody that you cannot help it. Just assume the calm, deliberate, quiet, balanced con- posture, which characterizes your ideal person in that respect. Persuade your self that you are not nervous or excita- ble, that you can control yourself; that you are well balanced that you do not fly off on tangent at every little an- noyance. You will be amazed to see how the perpetual holding of this se- rene, calm, quiet attitude will help you to become like your thOught.-Success Magazine.
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
NO CRAFT IN MANCHESTER.
of English. City Conduct.

Activities of English City Conduct.
 ed Like Private Business. sa
 In Manchester there is no spoils, sys- tenn, there Is no observable graft, there are no bosses. The l. anagers of the different departments of the city gov ernment are permanent officials who have, in most cases, worked their way up through the department. Thus, to the general manager of the tramways department, J. M. McElroy, the busi- ness of managing Manchester tram ways is the business of his life. There is no graft in MT. McElroy's depart ment, because he is held strictly &C., countable for the expenditures of his department,-not loosely, but strictly accountable. There is not even "h0n- est" graft, for a reason which lies at the root of good government. The ob- viOus reason, which lies on the sur fact that Manchester has been devel- Oping and perfecting the idea of repre- sentative government while Newark, New York, Chicago, St. Louis and Tittsburg have, little by little, year by year, been losing their hold on the idea of representative government
 In order to work effectively, repre- sentative government must be simple in its outlines. A certain number of men are chosen by their fellow citizens to carry on the organization of CO., operating community. In theory, ev- cry voter has hand in the govern ment. In fact, the town-meeting idea is so cumbersome as to be impossible in the management of q large city. So each district delegates its governing power for time to certain individu- als, who are, in return, held to account for their acts as parties to the govern ment. These delegates, or representa- tives of the people, meet and organize in order to carry on the business of be- ing q city. In Manchester if you brush aside the surface complication, that is all there is to it. The business which these representatives carry on is not simple in detail, but it is quite sim pie in outline. It has been found that the business of conveying citizens about the streets and the business of supplying them with light and water, and with place to sleep after death, if transferred to private corporations, as we have done it in America. invari- ably results in q greedy exploitation of the people. This, since the people con trol the government, it has been thought wise to avoid. Consequently, the representatives of the people, or ganized as a city council, conduct, for the people, those utilities which have come to be regarded as the secondary necessaries of life.-Success Magazine
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
Pnlmistry Yindicated.


 The fair amateur palmist looked at the left hand of the sweet young girl long and earnestly.
 Breathlessly she waited for the palm ist's next words.
 "Ah! see by your hand that you are engaged to be married" said the palmist.
 "How wonderful!" exclaimed the bride-to-be.
 "And," continued the reader of the future and the past in a more cutting tone: q see that you, are engaged to Mir. Loony." t,'to ,.- ,. ,. ~4u1v
 "Oh, it's perfectly extraordinary burst out the blushing girl. How could you know that?' ..
 "By my long study of the science" was the reply.
 "But surely the lines in my, hand cannot tell you the na-"
 "Who said anything about lines? re- piled the prophetic one, with whitening scorn. You are wearing the engage ment ring I returned him three weeks ago !"-Answers.
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
COnsIOcruue.

"Why does the conductor collect fares just as we are entering the tunnel?' in quired the stranger.
 ''That is the company's order" explain ed the natice. Its to cover the conduc- tors confusion when he blushes for hay ing to collect any fare at all on this line."
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
Uncle Allen.

Always be careful when you move your chair in restaurant" advised Un- cle Allen Sparks. You never know whose wad of gum is stuck on the under side of the seat"
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
MISS RICKA LEOPOLD, 137 Main lVl street, Menasha, Wis, Sec'y Leid-
 orL rann ur;toc.

MI ISS RICkA LEOPOLD, 137 Main lIl street, Menasha, Wis, Sec'y Leid-
 erkranZ, writes:
 "Three years ago my system was in a terrible rundown condition and l was broken out all over my body. I began to be worried about my condi- tion and l was glad to try anything which would relieve me.
 "PeruDa was recommended to me as fine blood remedy ard tonic, and I soon found that it was worthy of praise.
 "A few bottles changed my condi- tion materially and in short time 1 was all over my trouble.
 "I owe to Peruna my restoration to health and strength. I am glad to en- dorse it"
 Pe-ru-na Restores Strength.
 Mrs. Hettie Green, R. R. 3, Iuka H., writes: "I had catarrh and felt miserable. I began the use of Peruna and began to improve in every way. My head does not hurt me so much, my appetite is good and am gaining in flesh and strength. "
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
The Opernttc Kind.

"Why do they say the even tenor?'" |" "Well why shouldn't they?'
 Most tenors are extremely odd."- Louisville Courier-Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F J CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo. O.
 We, the undersigned, have known believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his t' m. Ii, t..,..i ..t-so.J
 wALDING, KINNAN < MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter, nally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills forconstipation.
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
Pe-ru-na Restores Strength.

Not Entirely Satisfactory. The Eskimo had eaten his first bowl of kerosene.
 Tt has a delicious davor," he said; ''but it isn't quite as rich and satisfying as tallow candle"
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25

FJ7C St. Vitus' Dance and all Nervous Dis ii1O eases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Send for FREE s2 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline, Ld.. a3l Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25

Nine-tenths of the peasants in Russia live in huts without floors, and too low for tall man to- stand in.
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-25
Just Possible.

Clara-I wish could believe what he says, but
 Maude-What does he say? Clara-Why, he says he loves me, yet he has only known me two days.
 Maude-Well, perhaps that's the req son.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-05-17
EauIeS' Pleasant Time.

The local aerie of Eagles last
evening gave a ball and an exhibition
by their crack drill team at the
Coliseum. The big building was
crowded and the dancers remained
until late hour. Promptly at nine
o'clock the drill team gave it's first
public exhibition and their work won
the admiration of the crowd. which
applauded long and loudly. The mem
bers of the team drill with the pre-
cision of a Zouave company and are
by far the best organization of their
kind in the city. The men will COM
pete at the Milwaukee meeting in
August and they are confident of
making a splendid showing. After the
drill the grand march took place,
fifty couples and the drill team
marching to the strains of march mu-
sic furnished by Renk's Orchestra.
After the march the remainder of the
evening was spent in dancing. The
Eagles realizing nice sum off of the
affair