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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-03-07
the opportunities of development OF
the lower Yellowstone,

the opportunities OF development OF
the lower Yellowstone.
The valley through which Mil!
river passes is broad and contain:
many thousand acres of excellent arit
land. The summer flow of the stream
is moi sufficient for the irrigation o.
any considerable part of this area,
and it haa been proposed to re-enforce
the supply by turning into the head
waters OF Milk river the abund an,
waters OF the St. Mary basin, immedi'
ately ad jacent to the source of Milh
river. The Milk river project is
divided into three sections-the St.
Mary sub.project, the Marias sub-pro.
ject, and the lower Milk river project,
The annual run.off from St. Mary
river, which flows northward into
Canada, is very large. 1t is proposed
to store this water in St. Mary lakes.
in order that it may be used to to-
crease the supply for Milk river VAL
ley, II 1t can be successfully diverted.
Investigations of the water supply
were made, canals and reservoir dam
sites were surveyed, and borings we're
made for bed rock.
The Marias sub.project contem.
plates increasing the water supply
from St. Mary lakes. The board of
consulting engineers has reported
favorably on the general scheme as
proposed-that is, the building of a
l9O-foot earth dam and a canyon di-
version canal ia miles long. Dia.
mond drill borings have been made
at the dam site and have proved sat
isfactory. A reservoir site, known
as Lonesome lake, has been discov-
cred between Marias river and Big
Sandy creek.
The lower Milk river project utili.
yes the stored waters of St. Mary
lakes, as brought down through the
Marias river and supplemented by the
natural flow of Milk river, for irriyat-
ing the arabic lands of the latter
stream. Fled work was completed I'm.
der the Dodson diversion system.
Preliminary surveys of the Bowdoin
north canal and Bowdoin south ca.
nal, extending from Bowdoin lake as
far as Glasgow on the north and
south sides of Milk river, were com.
pleted. The survey of the reservoir
site and dam sites on upper Beaver
creek was also completed. Examina a..
ton OF the field sheets of topographic
surveys west Of Havre showed tn at
there is a reservoir site 30 miles
of Havre, known as Chain
lakes reservoir site, and investiga-
toe of this was begun. A canal on
the south side of Milk river, heading
Chinook, and extending through
the Fort Belknap Indian reservation,
was surveyed.
A partyitor the investigation OF the
Sun river project was organized in
July, 1904. Work was begun by run.
ming q line Of levels from Sun river,
near reservoir No. l, to what is
known as Freezeout basin, and in
making :plane.table survey of the
latter to determine the practica bility
Of utilizing itCas q storage reservoir.
The stream carries q considerable
amount Of water. In this locality
there are several reservoir sites, and
q large amount of irrigable land.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-03-07
Gas Well SpOuts Fire.
sources

CARNEY, Kan, March 5.-The great
gas we'll five miles vest of here, in
Indian Territory, which has been
burning since February 5, continued
TO roar today with undated fury. The
flames forced $50 feet in the air were
visible forty miles away last night.
The fire probably is one of the worst
OF its kind gas men have ever had to
combat.
An attempt to extinguish the flames
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-03-07
POISON In War.

The use OF poison i'll war was once
considered moi only permissible. but
commendable. and was defended by
no less an authority than Wolf.
mere are reported instances of wells.
springs. ponds and streams being poi
soned as a military measure. Even in
u time instances are numerous Of the
intentional deflement Of drinking wa
Ter supplies by throwing the bodies of
animals into the stream or pond.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-03-07

with steam having failed, an effort to
drop an immense iron cap ever the
we'll was made, but without success.
This cap, weighing 5000 pounds, was
turned to a white heat within twenty
feet OF the we'll. Another attempt will
be made to cap the we'll.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-03-07

Havre Herald: There is a lively
scrap on for the postofiice job made
vacant by Chas. Howell's resignation.
1t IL a neck and neck race between
Thos. Mackenzie and NJ. J. Healey.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-03-07

FINE Book and Job Printing q spe.
crafty at the RIVER PRESS office
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-03-07

''' Central Ave Great Falls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

right to expect the best treatment. In his
annual message to Congress a year ago the
President declared that the extension OF
free trade to the Philippines would aid the
Filipinos without injuring interests In
America" He set forth the advantages OF
such a lowering Of the tariff bars between
the islands and the mainland though he ex-
pressed the judgment that these advantages
would not quite measure up to the insular
expectations. While he did not specifically
recommend the enactment of such a meas
ure he plainly Indicated his belief in Its
justice and wisdom.
A plain. emphatic recommendation of free
trade between the islands and the mainland
would go admirably with a proposition to
extend citizenship to the Porto Ricans. To
grant the latter without giving the former
would serve notice upon the Filipinos that
they are still regarded as beyond the pale
Of direct relations The Filipinos have earn
ed this consideration. They have accepted
the American sovereignty in degree that
is highly gratifying to the American peo-
pie, and the way there il now clear for the
establishment of semi-autonomic insular
administration. which will probably go far
toward establishing affairs upon stable
basis of progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

lie mind that some of these places were not
managed according to moral standards and
this suspicion naturally affected every
agency. It Is therefore to the interests OF
all employment agents who have held
squarely to the highest requirements to
have had the evildoers eliminated. there
is no reason now why public confidence
should not be entirely restored to all the
establishments upon which the Commits
sioners place the seal of their approval.
Thanks are due to the workers Of the
committee who enabled the Commissioners
thus carefully to discriminate In their grant
of licenses. In the first place the task
of securing the enactment of the licensing
statute was performed by them, with their
knowledge of the general conditions which
1t was desired to eliminate as a material
factor in their success That they have fol-
lowed up their preliminary victory with
practical activity in the enforcement of the
law is highly creditable to them, and they
have thereby earned the gratitude of the
community for having assisted thus effect
lively in Kidding the District of a group of
dangerous centers of moral infection. They
have given the law vitality and meaning
at the outset. and have thereby set a pace
which should and doubtless will be MAIN
tained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
A Worthy Industrial Institution.

There should be a warm public interest
in the work of the Manassas Industrial
School. which will celebrate tomorrow
night a significant anniversary in Its his
tory. This is virtually a local enterprise
which has more than justified the labors
that have been expended In 1t and richly
earned generous public support. Found
ed by Jennie Dean, poor, former slave
woman, as means Of enabling the people
of her race to render themselves self-sup-
porting through Industrial education. this
little school has struggled along through
the years. meeting formidable obstacles
In a spirit OF conquest which has aroused
the admiration of those who have been
aware Of its existence and its efforts. These
friends have unfortunately been few in
number though liberal in support. The
general attention of the public to this mat
ter of negro industrial education has been
centered chiefly upon the larger institu-
tons Of the south. and the humble work
at Manassas has been overlooked save by
ers and helpers. There is now an oppor-
tunity for the people of Washington to
render efficient aid and at least to extend
helpful greeting of good cheer and en-
couragement Considering the materials
available and the difficulties overcome. the
record of the Manassas Industrial School
is one of which every person connected
with 1t has reason to be proud, and the
community which shares in the benefits
derived from the enterprise, should heartily
endorse it and aid it in charging its sphere
of usefulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Citizenship and Free Trade.

When the President, speaking the other
day in Porto Rico to an audience of resi-
dents of that island. addressed his hearers
as "fellow-citizens." he was at once ques-
toned somewhat pointedly by several
American newspapers as to what he meant
by the phrase. "Fellow-citizens" of what.
was asked. The courts have held that
Porto Ricans are not citizens of the United
States. and it is undeniable that President
Roosevelt is not citizen of Porto Rico.
Was this form of address slip of the
tongue. an automatic repetition of the ira
ditional term of introduction employed by
our public speakers. or was 1t significant
of belief in the presidential mind that the
Porto Ricans ought to be. II they are not
legally. citizens of the United States?
Some light Is thrown upon this mystery
by an announcement that comes in a prop
erly indirect manner from the White House
that the President viii probably address
Congress during the coming session on this
subject in message recommending that
full citizenship be extended to the Porto
Ricans, basing his suggestion upon the con-
ditions of prosperity and progress he OBJ
served while in the island.
Such an enactment would undoubtedly
clear up the atmosphere close at home. but
would 1t be entirely fair to the Filipinos.
who are in the same boat with the Porto
Ricans in this regard? The FiIipinos are in
a sad plight In some respects. They have
no citizenship and they have no free trade
relations with the mainland enabling them
90 dispose of their goods at advantage to
the consumer from whom they have the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
A Row In Parliament,

The British house of lords and the house
of commons are at loggerheads ON the
education bill, and Premier Campbell Ban
herman of the latter body is on his mettle.
He threatens to teach the high and mighty
individuals of the upper house of parlia-
ment that they are mortal
Attend now. senators and representatives
OF the American Congress- to the prog
ress and settlement of this row. 1t does
not concern you directly, and British pro-
cedure Is not your procedure, but never
theless there is comfort and instruction for
you In the simple fact that there are
others" You sometimes fall out yourselves
about public questions. and first one house
and then the other will complain of OBJ
stinacy and unfair treatment Your ap-
peal to the country is at stated times, and
rests not on-anybody's ipse dixit. Still, keen
your eyes on parliament IL the house of
lords is on the eve of a dressing down"
the thing will be entertaining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Employment Agencies.

long step toward putting the employ
ment agencies of this city on a proper basis
was taken yesterday by the Commissioners
when they refused licenses To the estab-
hshments against which complaints had
been fled by the Household Research Com
mittee of the Public Education Association.
Supplied by that body with evidence point
ing TO the conclusion that these agencies
had been engaged in an immoral traffic. and
later with corroborative report from the
police department, the Commissioners were
In position to deny them the privilege of
doing business, with entire justice to the
community.
With this example of the laws effective
ness before them IL is unlikely that any flu
ture agencies OF this character will under
take TO do business on the old lines, and
every establishment in town will be held to
strict accounting. The employment
agencies are necessary institutions. of great
service to both the working class and the
employers. They afford meeting place
for the demand and the supply. and when
properly managed are public convenience
which cannot be dispensed with. For
years there has been suspicion in the pub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Tillman Speaks His Piece.

Now that Mr.. Tillman has performed his
Chicago stunt we may all reasonably ask
ourselves two questions. What could have
possessed the committee in charge of the
hospital to invite such a man to speak on a
subject about which his views were known
to be violent and infiammatory? And what
could have possessed the leaders of the
colored race In Chicago to play so directly
into the hands Of their arch enemy? For
had Mr.. Tillman himself been consulted
about his reception he could not have Or
dered things more to his liking as a man,
or more to his advantage as a lecturer
and South Carolina politician. The last
election showed him to be losing ground at
home, but If he can shift the issue and re-
sumo his old role, everything will go his
way again. Although he scorns the race so
much, he has been laid under obligations by
the negroes Of Chicago.
The lecture" the speech, or whatever
one may choose to call 1t, cannot be de-
scribed more severely than by the word
characteristic. 1t contained full measure
of Tillmanic virulence, and nothing more.
Of argument, of reason, of charity. of
helpfulness for either white or black, it
contained not suggestion.
The one humorous feature of the evening
-uhcoHScIOuSly, we may DelleVe, injected
into the proceedings-was the appeal of the
chairman of the meeting for order. "I
hope" said Judge Bacon sweetly, that the
persons will accord Senator. Tillman that
respect that they would be accorded were
they in South Carolina" Imagine a Chi
cagoan before a South Carolina audience
holding forth as strongly pro-negro as Mr.
Tilfman then was anti-negro before an
Illinois audience! What force would be
necessary to protect him on the stage, and,
later, to escort him out of town?
1t profits little. If anything. to point out
Mr.. Tillman's Inaccuracies and injustices
toward the negroes. but it is surprising that
he should be so reckless as to himself
What about the law" inquired somebody
last night ITO hell with the law!'' replied
Mr.. Tfllman, referring to the fourteenth
and fifteenth amendments to the Constitu-
ton. And yet. as senator. Mr. Tillman has
twice sworn to defend and protect the Con-
stitution against all enemies. foreign or do
mestic. The law does not permit any men,
tai reservations on the part of an af1ant.
But how much of Mr.. Tillman's oath was
good, and how much something else?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Municipal Philanthropy.
From the New York Tribune.

The city's little experiment in municipal
ownership, the Staten Island ferry, contin-
ues instructive. 1t gives New York first
hand experience of such enterprises and it
does SO on a scale which the city can well
AFFORD. If 1t proves a constant drain on
the public pocket, the drain will not be so
great as to involve the city seriously, as
London has been involved by it's extensive
ventures. If it has deterrent effect and
makes the voters think twice before COM
hitting New York to all the extravagances
Of municipal radicalism, the losses on the
ferry will be a gain in public prudence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Tyranny of Coal Trust.
rom the Philadelphia Ledger

rrom the fniauelpnla Ledger.
The report of the government geological
survey issued the other day has some In
teresting matter on the subject of coal II
appears that the scientists who have been
devoting their time to this particular field
Of inquiry and investigation estimate that
the supply in the United States will last
for 1900 or 5000 years." and they declare
that there is an abundance of coal in this
country" even when account is taken of
the enormously rapid rate at which con-
sumption Is increasing. few years ago
pea coal was selling at So ton and was a
drug on the market, and now the price is
80 per cent greater, or $3.50. The rise in
the price Of coal of any kind has the slight
est basis in reason. because, as is well
known. the cost of hauling per ton mile on
the modern railroad has been reduced won
derfully with the increase in railroad eff
cheney. The coal prices are fixed by the
coal combinations. and, of all these COM
binations the anthracite trust is the most
unreasonable and the most tyrannous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
The Autumn Holiday.
llkin' bout Thanksgivin',

Talkin' bout Thanksgivin',
That's the time O. year
When you're truly glad yer livin',
Cause the world is full O. cheer.
The seasons pass before your view,
Each with its tale to tell
Now Winters sayin' ''howdy do?"
While Summer says farewell"
The roses that was smilfn'
Has completely disappeared.
But there's other things beguilin'-
'Tain't so cherries as we feared.
There's always somethin' bright an new,
So let's jes' rest spell,
An answer Winters howdy-do
An Summers soft farewell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

After seeing the bouquets that are sent to
a man who is on trial for murder it looks
as If there might. after all. be something in
that managerial story about Caruso being
deluged with mawkish missives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

Richard Cookers reverential comments on
Tammany show how a mans ideas change
after he has been away from home. 1t
seems incredible that Imagination should so
tinse old recollections with romance as II,
has done In this case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Precautiou.

What have you to be thankful for?"
asked the discouraging person.
Il don't know yet" answered the opti-
mist. "And when 1 find out I'm going to
keep 1t a secret for fear somebody like you
will try to argue me out of It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
The Price of a Fancy Vest.
ON the Detroit Free Press.

Nine Gould, as she Is now known, will
not be allowed to take her children out of
France without their fathers consent
which can now be had for SOS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Making His Way.

Education helps man to make his way
in the world"
Yes" answered the man who always
sneers; there is no doubt that little foot
ball experience helps out on a crowded
street car"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

After seeing what can happen to an entire
battalion in the way of discipline, 1t may
be assumed that the United States army
will take even greater pains than before to
observe the most punctilious decorum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
The Point Of View.

"Bliggins is an extremely selfish man."
NO." answered the charitable person,
he isn't selfish. He Is merely subjective
reasoner. He can't understand, when he
has all the roast turkey and pie he wants,
why every one else should not be perfectly
happy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

1t must pain some illustrious democrats to
find Alton b. Parker retained by the sugar
people to defend them In railway rebate
cases,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

1t cannot be that Senator Tillman cares
SO much for sensational advertising that he
would be willing to guarantee a race riot
with every lecture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

The Servian throne again threatens to be-
come conspicuous as the only Office In the
world that has any difficulty in finding a
man to fill 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

Some men," said Uncle Eben. complains
about hard luck when all dat's to blame
is DER own foolishness. But after all, dar
ain no harder luck dan bein' born foolish"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

AS its special Panama correspondent
President Roosevelt will enable the Con-
gressional Record to take foremost place
in journalistic enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

One OF the questions now before the de-
batting society Is as to whether Niagara
Falls serves its highest purpose by being
useful or ornamental
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Would Encourage Them.

From the Los Angeles Express.
Those canal diggers at Panama would
work twice as hard If they were only with
in earshot of that "dee-lighted" at every
shovelful of dirt thrown out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

The unwritten law against the absence
OF President from the country was
passed before wireless telegraphy was even
dreamed Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Cold Consolation.

Don't let your troubles make you sigh,
They're certain to dispense.
You will have others, by and by,
And maybe they'll be worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Kansas Corn.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
The newest airship is shaped like an ear
of corn. To be more exact, it is 100 feet
long and resembles an ear of Kansas corn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

The man who furnishes the White House
Thanksgiving turkey now steps forward for
his annual taste of fame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

Count Boni cannot hope to carry out his
threat of going to work If he challenges
every man who offers him situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Did Not Succeed.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Mr.. Roosevelt may succeed Plat in the
Senate. Mr.. Plat. for his part, did not
succeed at all in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

When a lecturer needs police protection 1t
is pretty sure sign that there Is something
wrong with the lecture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Clipping EN- Short.
From the Houston Post.

From the Hou6t0n POSI-.
To call proud son of Nippon a Jap In
like calling German Germ. an Italian
an It. q Belgian Bel, or q Cuban Cube
or Cub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Is Mr.. Bigelow Still on Deckp.
From the Chicago Tribune.

At the proper time Secretary Root may
be expected to utter a few authoritative
remarks concerning the critics Of the Pan
anna canal management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28
Not a Bit.


So Calye Is not to marry Eugene Hig-
gins. after all. Does 1t make any special
difference to your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-28

DIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STA&
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
TIE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
moss Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.