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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
ENTRIES FOR PRIMARY RACE.
Many Aspirants For Nomination BS
Voters Of Their Party.

The time during which domination
papers can De fled having expired
Saturday night. the county clerk has
prepared a list Of candid a,es for nom.
iration whose names will be printed
on the official ballots to be used at
the direct primary election on Sep,em.
Der I. The list is as follows:
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
State Senator
Brigham: o. .IHavre, Montana.
Representatives
Cummings, Thos. A., Fort Benton. MoGt.
Con, o. $, Havre, Montana.
Jacobs, Y. NJ, Ada, Montana.
County Commissioner
Skylstead, Olaf G., Havre. Mont. 6 yr. term.
Cnlhertson. X. $, Benton, Mont. 4 yr. term.
sullivan Jere, Fl: Benton, Mont. 4 yr. term.
serthslote Jos, r., Gold Butte, 2yr. term.
Reser, 4. H., Chinook, Montana, eyr. term.
Ross, Alexander, Ada, Montana, 2 VI. term.
Sheriff
Lewis, Arthur E., Chinook. Montana.
Mcdonald, Frank, Fort Benton, Montana,
Lewis. Geo. F.. Fort Benton, Montana.
Lockwood, p. g, Fort Benton, Montana.
Savage, j. D., Fort Benton, Montana.
station, A. g., Havre, Montana.
Templeton, J. E., Fort Benton, Montana.
Thornber. David r.. Havre, Montana.
Troy, Thomas j., Havre. Montana.
Assessor
Griesbach, Henry, Fort Benton, Montana
hanks. Ge9ree, havre, Montana:
Parker Frank d., Cleveland, Montana.
sedgwick, j. Lee, Fort Benton, Montana.
Clerk and Recorder
Leet, W. r., Chinook, Montana.
County Attorney
C.rna1 EIorioo A I,,,, No...
Towner. ". s. Fort Benton. Montana.
County Surveyor
Merrifeld. A. w.. Chinook, Montana.
Smith, Lloyd g.. Chinook Montana.
Superintendent of Schools
Atkinson Agnes H.. Fort Benton, Mont.
Williams. Nyra L., Chinook, Montana.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
Representative
Newman. Louis, Havre. Montana.
OMalley. p. H., Chinook, Montana.
County Commissioner
Sheriff.
Pepin- Exor A., Havre, Montana.
Asseseo--
Moran James r.. Havre, Montana.
County Attorney
OKeefe, 4 f.. Chinook. Montana,
Ia addition to the above, nomina.
ton papers have been filed for dele
gates to the republican and demo.
cratic county conventions from sew.
eral precincts, but ia May parts Of
the county this matter has not re.
celved proper attention.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Candidate for Representative.

The undersigned will be pleased to receive the
support Of tho republican voters of Choutean
county for the nomination for representative in
the state legislature T. A. CUMMINGS.
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Candidate for Sheriff.

The undersigned wishes to notify his friends
among the voters of Choutesu county that he
ton for sheriff, under the provisions of the di.
rect primary law. ARTHUR e. LEWIS.
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Candidate for Assessor.

The undersigned wishes to notify his friends
that he r. q candidate for the republican nomina-
ton for assessor Of Chonteau county, in accord.
ance with the provisions Of the direct primary
law. HENRY GRI ESBACH.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
County Clerk and Recorder.

wish to announce to the voters of ChOuteau
county that l am a candidate for the nomination
ot county clerk and recorder upon the republican
ticket. under the provisions of the direct pri.
mary law. W. r, LEFT,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Assessor.

The under signed, an old-time resident of Chou.
teau county, solicits the support Of republican
voters for the nomination for county assessor,
under the provisions Of the direct primary law.
H2vre Montana. GEORGE HANKS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Candidate for RepresentatIve.

county, the undersigned solicite the upport Of
republican voters ~ . candidate for representa-
tive III the state Legislature. G.. NJ. JACOBS.
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For COUNT Attorney.

The undersigned announces his candidacy for
the republican nomination for county attorney,
subject to the will of the voters OF Choutesn
county, a. expressed at the primary election to
be held September !. 1906. W. S.TOWNRR.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Commissioner.

Having been requested by numerous taxpayers
throughout Ch"u',al county, ! hereby announce
myself ne n republican candidate tor the two wear
term OF county commissioner, under the provi.
sions Of the direct primary law.
ALEXANDER ROSS
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For State Senator.

l beg to announce to the voters of Chout.au
county that l will be . candidate for Nomination
on tne republican ticket for the office Of state
senator, under the provisions Of the direct nri.
mary law. THOS. N.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Attorney.

wien TO announce to the voters of Chouteau
county that | am . candidate for nomination OF
county attorney upon the republican ticket, un.
DER the provisions OF the direct primary law.
ELORlAN A. CHRNAL.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Commissioner.

Republican voters who believe | can serve the
people of ChOnte8u county acCeptably ~ . mem
Der Of the board of county commissioners for
the two-year term, will hav" an opportunity to
SO express themselves under the provisions of
the direct primary law. A.. II. RESER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Commissioner.

The undersigned is Il candidate for the repub.
llcan nomination for county commissioner (iwO.
year-term, under the provisions of the direct
primary law. lie is y practical road man and
solictts the support of all who desire better
county roads. JOS 7. B~EKTHELOTE,
Gold kutip. Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Treasurer.

| wish to ann ounce to the voters of Chouteau
county that ] will he q candidate tor the republi.
can nomination for treasurer under the provi-
sione OF the direct primary law. T. J. TROY.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Candidate Tor Assessor.

l with to announce to the voters OF ChOnteau
county that ! will he q candidate for the repubii.
the provisions Of the direct primary law.
ID. E. MARTIN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Commissioner.

At the solicitation of several resident taxpay-
err OF THE part OF Chouteau county, the under.
eigned will be Il candidate for the republican
nomination for county commissioner fOuryear
term under the provisions of the direct primary
law, JERE SULLIVAN,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County

! wish to announce to the voters of Chouteau
county that l am . candidate for the nomination
Of county surveyor upon the republican ticket,
under the provisions Of the direct primary law.
l.. Il. SMITH.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Commissioner.

TO the republicans of ChOuteau county: am
a candidate for nomination NJ county commits
sloner on the republican ticket for the two-year
term, under the provisions Of the direct urinary
law. F.. " KENNEDY
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For state Representative.

am a candidate for the nomination by the re.
pnolicsn voters IT the primaries for the ONCE Of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Commissioner.

hes to announce TO the voters of Chouten,
county that l am Il candidate for the Office o
county commissioner. X. :. tCLBERTSON
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
For County Treasurer.

!, too. am An aspirant for the Office of county
treasurer, and respectfully ask republican voters
for their support according to the provisions of
the direct primary law. d. K. THORNBER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08

FiIe Book anC Job Printing a spe
cislty At the RIVER PRESS office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Candidate for Treasurer.

! desire to announce to the voters of ChouteaU
county that II ts my intention to become q Csndi.
Gate Tor the nomination for county treasurer on
the republican ticket under the provisions Of the
direct primary law. A. q. STATON
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Notice to Taxpayers.

Fret publication, Auguet 3, 1865.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
FREE AFTER NINETEEN
YEARS IN PRISON

Thomaston, Me-, March 2.v-Day at.
ter tomorrow the doors Of the state
prison here will be swung open and
Calvin Graves will walk forth Il free
man after nineteen years spent be-
hind the prison bars The crime for
which Graves was sent to prison was
committed In 1886, and ut the time
o. its commissiDn was the sensation Of
the state. Ii was \ double murder,
tine victims being two game Wardens
named Mills and Miles. On the day oil
the tragedy Graves with a companion
went hunting near his home In Wash.
ington county. The hunters were
stopped by the game wardens and Iii
the alteration that ensued Graves
shot and killed both the wardens. He
fed to California where he was ar.
rested some months later and return.
ed to Maine for trial. The verdict
Of guilty brought with It q sentence Of
life imprisonment. For more than flf-
teen years persistent efforts were
made by the family and friends of the
imprisoned man to secure his release.
These efforts finally resulted, In the
sentence being commuted to twenty.
five years In 1904. The allowance for
good time reduced the term to nine.
teen years. His family Will meet him
upon his release and escort him home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
Immense Building
Boom in the South

Atlanta, Ca, March among the
many evidences OF prosperity In all
parts Of the south Is the activity in
building operations by individuals
BUSINESS, industrial and railroad cor.
poraiions, and municipal. county AMI
state authorities.
The reported plans for railroad ter.
minals at Key West, with the ex'
tension Of the Florida East Coast line
across the Florida keys, has attracted
wide attention because or Its boldness
and novelty II Ii understood that
the terminals. which will involve the
expenditure Of several millions, viii
occupy site about d mile from the
shore limo proper, and now covered bJ
Yram five 70 twenty-five feet Of water,
A warehouse and compress system
to cost nearly million dollars ID
being planned for Memphis. A new
railroad depot IL Under construction
In Birmingham. Ala, and bother ex'
tensiye local improvements are being
made by the railroads In Laredo,
Texas, and numerous other points II
the south and southwest. IN addition
10 these there are reports from every
section Of the south telling OF exten.
sive building operations now In pro-
gress In the way of cotton and tobac-
co warehouses;, hotels, municipal
buildings, etc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02

Washington, March 2,--Besides
making preparations in the Philip
pines to dispatch an army to Chi
ma to protect American interests, the
secretary OF war, In accordance with
Instructions Of the president, has Civ
en- directions for troops in the Unit
ed States to be ready at moments
notice for service In the far east.
The president is hopeful that protec.
tionary steps Will have the effect OF
causing the empress dowager TO
adopt repressiye measures immediate
ly and thus avert the outbreak. The
president has found that while the
Chinese government ostensibly prom
Used to suppress the boycott, It ac-
tually had taken no steps In that d.
rection. The foreign Office at Pekin
insists 1t simply agreed TO stop the
disorders, which result from the boy.
colt and that Is is possible to order
Its subjects to buy Of one merchant
instead Of another.
Kin Family Angered.
San Francisco, March 2,---William
Hancock. for the past thirty-one years
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
Pat DoIan Bids
Defiance to Miners

N pitisburg, March denominations
for officers Of district No. s, United.
Mine Workers, closed last night ami
the names Of all the candidates 10 bs
voted for On March "a arc now ii tho
hands of Secretary Dodds. There aro
from Ave 10 eight candidates for eacl,
office and about twothlrds 0f tha
delegates to ffe recent convention
has been nominated. Patrick Dolan'a
name appears among those suggested
for the presidency, but HE refuses III
take any part In the election, snd de-
clares he Will continue at the head OF
the organization be the result a. Il
may.
vice-President Bellingham ana sey.
eral members Of the district b0arf
have taken the same stand, and a.
sert that they will not retire from of.
nee n defeated II Is not likely that
anything further will BE- done until
the present election, when The mlnsrs
will ask the courts to remove the
present officers.
The report that Patrick Dolan wAs
stricken with blindness II untrue. ID.
Ian overtaxed his eyes reCently ~
night work. and has besn under -.
cial treatment, but 4 u slid there h
no danger Of losing Bio sight,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
Nav Extend Tribal
Government to Indians

Washington, March 1.-The senate
began its session today by agreeing
on The conference report on the Joint
resolution extending tribal govern
ment to the Indian tribes In the In
dian Territory. The bill for the set
tlement Of the affairs Of the five
civilized tribes Of Indians was then
laid before the senate, Lafollette's
amendment prohibiting the sale ot
coal lands In the indian Territory to
railroad companies being the pend
Ing question.
Lafollette conducted his speech IN
support OF the proposition. He said
the senator's had said to him that the
amendment went too far, but meeting
that contention he said the legislation
to be effective must be positive, that
an attempt to do less than Is pro
posed by his amendment was TO give
-husks instead Of kernel to people
who we're crying for relief
Clapp said in reply to Lafollette
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02

number OF the men nj the annual fair
20 De held at Gallinas Park in the
fall. The government intends to mob
ilize large body of the national
guard at FIVE or six points In the
United States, and opportunity will
be afforded the national guard oof
New Mexico to participate provided
they are found equipped and prohct
ent IN drill by the United States In
spectng officer. who will be here IN
April,
A bin Is pending in congress for
the approval of certain act of the
legislature which will provide for an
arniosy building in this city. We be-
licve with your able sssictance thar
We can secure the favorable action OF
congress and build PERMANENT home
Tor troop A.
knowing that YOU are able 70 bring
tropp A MP 70 standard OF excel
lence unsurpassed by any organiza
ton IN New Mexico, and assuring
sou OF the unqualified support Of the
officers and members OF the troop,
trust that YOU viii soc AZ to reply ia
vorahly at an early date
am, sir. yours respectfully,
ROBT. G. RANKIN,
Maj. LIST Squad, Cal, N. G. N. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
James ]. Hill Gives
Prizes to Farmers

Minneapolis. Mimi, March 2,--'rhs
progressive agriculturists Of Mlnne-
sofa and the Dakotas are displaying
much Interest In the offer Of James J.
Hin, president Of the Great North
ern railway, Of list Of prizes for ex.
celleqee In farming, Three prizes
psnRtI from, $3a0 10 Sic afe to be
attributed in each congressional dis
trict IN the three states, the aggregate
representing an annual outlay oi
nearly $1,000.
Competent judges will award the
prizes according TO what they con-
slider the best system of rotation adop.
ted by each farm entered In the con-
test. character OF cultivation. clean.
mess or the farm, crop yield. number
and quality Of live stock kept In pro-
porto nto the area. The only stip,i-
lation ia that the farms entered must
keep cattle, and in addition thereto
either sheep or swine or both.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
President Roosevelt Still
Making Ready for Possible
Serious Trouble With China
Not Only Army in Philippines to Be Ready for Action but
Soldiers at Home Told 70 Sc Prepared for Call
to the East at Moments Notice
English Traveller Gives Reasons ior Bitter Feeling Against Americans
---Outraseous Treatment Given Wealthy Kin Family
Alleged 10 Have Resulted in Boycott.

a resident Of China and commissioner
Of customs there, arrived here on The
liner Hong Kong on his way TO Eng
land. Speaking OF the situation in CHI
ma he said
''The principal causes OF the pres
ent unsettled condition are dissatis
faction In southern China over the
Indemnity paid 10 the foreign coun
tries resulting from the Boxer out
rages, which occurred In northern
China, outrageous treatment accorded
the wealthy Kin family Of China b,
customs officer In Boston when he ans
his family We're en- route from Eng
land TO China by way Of this country
Kinsand family were treated as ordi
nary coolies, and the head Of the fam
ily was furious. ! think he was tn,
real instigator Of the boycott"
Police Armed.
Pekin, March 2.--The city Is per
fectly quiet and the police today ap
peared without rifles. The official
explain that the police were armed e
protect foreigners, although the gov
ernnlent did not anticipate trouble.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02

that the Indian committee had hesi'
tated to accept the amendment be-
cause Il dealt with the regulation of
railroads which u provided for In
another bill before the senate. Stone
announced his concurrence In the
views Of Clapp. but expressed the
opinion that there should not only be
no open sale Of coal lands hut fur
ther leases should also he prohibited,
Teller doubted the right Of congress
to say that railroad stockholders shal!
not become owners Of coal lands. He
believed In. restricting the railroads
but would proceed In an orderly way
and not In a way that would create
greater evils than II would eliminate
Anessrs. Malloney. Patterson and
Newlands also found legal difficulties
In accepting the prohibition put upon
the holders OF stock In railroad com
panies, although protesting sympathy
with the purpose OF the resolution.
Philippine Bill Turned Down.
Washington. March 2.--The senate
committee on the Philippines today re
fused 10 report the Philippine tariff
bill. BY vote OF to the com
mittee voted against a favorable re
port and by a vote OF 10 4 refused
TO report the hill adversely for the
consideration of the senate This
effectually disposes Of the measure
After the bill was effectually dis
posed OF McCreary moved TO repor,
his bill which provided for free
trade with the Philippines Immediate
ly. This motion was lost, only -four
senators voting for It.
Claim Bills In House.
Washington. March 2. Private
claim bills from the committee or
claims had the right OF way In ths
house today. It was the desire Of
the committee to get twenty-eight
bills through. Each Of these bills
carries comparatively a small amount
the entire twenty-eight carrying buI
$4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
F|REMEN'S NIGHT
At THE BAZAAR
Of NATIONS
Handsome Cut Glass Vase 70 Be
Voted 10 Most Popular Msm-
Der Of Local Companies.
Dr.. Black Wins Handsome Elk's Tostb
CHARM. ..Doinss st the Booths
Matinee Tomorrow.

Tonight viii be fireinan's night az
the Bazaar OF Nations and the crowd
Is certain to be great The n. Ro-
meros are coming over with big
big bunch Of supporters and the east
side company will turn out strong.
An elegant cut glass vase Is to be
voted 10 the most popular fireman.
There will be many interesting At
fractions. Bleucr's orchestra will play
a concert and later furnish music for
the dance. Quite number Of tho
contests will be closed tonight and
the prizes be awarded. The firemen
are planning some special features
which will In Of interest.
The contest for the most popular
Elk last night brought out some
spirited voting. Dr. Black won, with
Dr. u b. Shaw second and Thos. Ray.
wood third. Colonel TwitchelI pre-
sented the beautiful jewel to Dr..
Black and the latter made q becoming
response.
Miss Georgia Murray last night
won the handsome apron. the gift ofS
Mrs. VIM. J. Mills. Undertaken w.
NJ Lewis won the fern and jardonier,
the gift OF Undertaken 8. r. Dearth.
The booths did fine business laat
night. The American booth. with tn
national coIors. while mot as gorgeous
al some of thes others. Il admirably
officersd under the captaincy Of Mrs.,
VIM. J. Mills, and has been doing !
thriving husiness. Lemonade n sol4
~ thu Italian bo0sh. whleh y s.Aant
sOmely decorated In red, white and
green. The young ladies' II charge q
this booth have also taken charge d
quite number Of books and have
| pushed the sale vigorously.
The Indian booth. with its gray
blankets and Ito SNOWY contents. not
to speak Of the costumes Of the fair
Indian ladies who adorn them. II !
favorite one, ana the sales have been
excellent.
The Mexican booth II red and white
Ia also ably presided over and rush
Ink business has been done. The.
decorations of this booth are entirely
effective.
The contents Of the Japaness booth
are valuable and beautiful and the
books have sold rapidly. The cor
tuning Of the Japanese ladies' u "A.
tirely pleasing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
ATTORNEY pATAick 70 cET
NEW LEAek ON klFE

New York. March 2.-The hearing u
the motion for new trial ii the casa
Of Albert r. Patrick was adjourned
today until April 8. This viii make
necessary a further reprieve BY Gov~
ernor Higgins. as Patrick u under
sentence Of death on March ~. Dis
trict Attorney Jerome informed Re-
corder Goff before the hearing WAS
held that he would Join with Pat
rick's attorney In un application Tor
a feprieve.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02

Kansas City, March "A severe
blizzard ragged today in western Kan.
sas, extending from Ellis. Kansas, 800
miles west Of Kansas City, into Col
orado. Although the weather Is moi
very cold the strong wind played hav-
oc with telegraph and telephone
wires. No serious delay in railroad
traffic is reported.
Worst Blizzard Of Winter.
Lincoln. Neb., March 2.--Dispatchcs
from Alliance, Norfolk, and other
western and northwestern points in
Nebraska say the worst storm Of the
winter has been raging for twenty
four hours. AT Alliance the condi-
tions are growing worse and wire ia.
cilities are demoralibed In the west
|ern part of the state. Northwestern
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
Worst Storm Of Winter
Raging Over Central West

Nebraska II feeling the worst real
blizzard Of the year.
Communication impaired.
Wichita, March 2.--The first storm
In this section began this morning.
The temperature 10 below freezing
and stiff wind prevails. Telegraph
communication with the southwest Is
impaired.
Delayed Sixteen Hours.
Cheyenne Wyo,, March - North
bound passenger train on the Chey'
enne and Northern, branch OF the
Colorado 4 Southern, which left
Cheyenne yesterday morning. reach'
cd Iron Mountain. forty-six miles
north Of this city, at midnight, having
been delayed sixteen hours by the
storm. There was thirty passengers
on the train.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-02
elc ATHLETIC MEET IN
KANSAS CITY, MO

Kansas city, Mo-, March 2.--Sever
al records are likely TO go by tbf
board in the Convention hall tonight
when the cream of the athletics o'
this section meet in the Big indoor
track meet arranged by the Kansas
City Athletic club. From all indica
fions the affair will eclipse all pre-
vious atheletic meets held here. Ths
entry lists include picked teams
from the regular troops Of Forts RI
ley and I.eavenworth, from the militia
Of Kansas and Missouri and the
prominent college and club athletes
Of several states.