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disgust D CrltlclSm OF atIOu
officials to whom they look for fairly
decent railroad service. That kind
of service has been promised them
time and again-it is due them, any
way-but instead of an improvement
upon conditions of which complaint
has been frequently made. the service
has eliminated this year in the worst
thai ever
The attempt of the Great Falls Tri'
bune to defend the railroad interests
for their inefficiency and disregard
for the welfare of livestock shippers
fails to relieve them of public con.
domination. AS the owners of a SO.
called public utility, they are under
obligation to render service that Is
reasonably good, and it is submitted
to the Tribune that such service has
not been provided for livestock ship
ments the past season.
Is it reasonably good service when
q cattle shipment is promised cars for
oNVOOCI i . 0uO 40 ACAO o. VIC CApCuSS
of its owners until November q, when
the desired facilities are finally fur.
nished: Is there, or is there not,
just cause for complaint when stock
men in Teton county and other parts OF
northern Montana are compelled to
return their beef herds to the range,
and carry them over to next year, be-
cause they cannot get shipping facil.
tiles:
Livestock is a p%erishable commodity
that should be marketed when it ia
ripe. Delay in loading or in transit
results in injury to its condition, and
auses loss to the owner. The latter
is naturally indignant when such de-
lay becomes a regular feature of the
shipping season, and is prolonged to
an extent that causes his loss to reach
serious proportions.
The railroads that handle Montana
livestock shipments are certainly in
such financial condition as to be able
to ecure the equipment necessary for
the business. A considerable pro.
portion of their profits comes from the
livestock traffic, which Is charged high
rates for the inadequate facilities fur.
nished. Their net profits per mile in
Montana are among the highest in the
United States, but 80 far as livestock
ahirr,notl 0Nn OnnooMrn1 tho oo~vioo
Is about the most reprehensible OF any
regarding which information can be
obtained.
Possibly the Montana stockmeu
themselves are somewhat to blame for
these satisfactory conditions. II
they suffer loss by reason OF mex
cusable delay in loading or In transit,
they can in the courts, but
most of them shrink from that course
of action. They are intimidated by
claim agents or attorneys for the rail
roads and fear they will be unable te
secure redress. Others who know
their rights and are determined to en-
force them, have brought suit from
time to time, and have generally sue
ceeded in recovering at least a par
of what is their just dues in this con
nectiOn.
The railroads will provide good
service for livestock shipments whe1
they discover it is Improbable t(
| give the other kind.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-28
In Next House of Congress.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-The first
official printed report on the member
ship of the house of representatives of
the Goth congress has just been issued
by the clerk of the house. The repub.
licans are shown to have a majority
of So. The republican membership is
222 and the democratic membership
161
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-28
elf.confessed criminal. az

self.confessed criminal. an
different ports when this was learned
kessler was refused permission to
land. Kessler claims he is the victim
OF a plot, but the bureau Of immigra'
ton here has forbidden him TO land.
Captain Burch says he will try TO
land the mar 10 Germany. where be
was born.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-28
Panic In Dining Car.

RENO, New, Nov. 2O.-The heater
in the dining car Of q west bound
Southern Pacific train exploded this
morning near Lovclock, Nevada,
creating a panic in the a and in
juriug six people. Mrs. ID. l.. Parker
of St. Louis leaped through window,
while the train was running at forty
miles au hour. She received a broken
leg, several scalp wounds and was in
jured internally. She may die. Geo,
Wiugield, the Touopah millionaire,
was bruised and cut by dying pieces
Of the heater.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-28

LEWlSTOWN, Nov. 2o.- Barney
Hedican, who has for years been sus-
pected Of crooked work on the ranges
of this portion of the state. and who
has frequently been under arrest for
horse stealing, was today convicted OF
stealing three horses from Rooney \
Son.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-28

W. G. CONRAD, Pres.
JAMES +. STANFORD.
Vice.Pres. and Manager.
A. E. SCHWINGEL,
Cashier
OMAR j. MALCOLM,
Asst. Cashier.
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For Sale or

Fitty.two copies Of the wEsKLr RIVER Pass
tor $500 spot cash. or its equivalent in banks BILE
paper. Goods will be delivered in regular weekly
install mentsd1ring the twelve months following
receipt Of remittance. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Address II RIVER PRESS.
Fort Benton. Mont.
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Conrad Banking
COMPANY,
GREAT FALLS MONT
(Unincorporated.)

PAID Of CAPITAL.,.........S q
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY. e 100000
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Local Securities a Speciality.
Interest Allowed on Time Deposits
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Fort Benton, Mont, Oct. 9, 1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
c. & S. Ice Cream the Choice
Of particular people. You'll like it. Druggists
lexington White Ribboners

The lexington w. C. T. u. met at the
home of Mrs. w. T. Thomson in the
Owasco' Friday evening. Mrs. Rogers
gave report Of the sale of tickets for the
morning glory festival. having $3.50 with
tfteen to be reported 1t was announced
that the lexington Union will entertain the
District quarterly meeting in the lexington
Presbyterian Church the third week In
June, the District executive to name the
day Of the week
Mrs. Mckee reported the cradle roll re-
ception at the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal Church, The treasurer was in
structed to pay 81 to the educational fund
IL for flower mission June and 50 cents
TO the cradle roll reception.
Mrs. S. Miller, Mrs. G. H. Markward and
Mrs. II. NJ Gunderson were appointed
delegates to the quarterly meeting In June
Mrs. Clinton Smith was present as an
hohored guest. She told of the new
union that had been organized In Mount
Pleasant the National w. C. T. U. having
given the District $50 to use in organizing
unions. The same organization 1t was re-
ported also gave the colored w. c. T. u
sI5 to pay the expenses of an organizer
among their people Mrs. smith spoke of
the advantages accruing from scientific
temperance instruction in the school, and of
the life work of Mary A. Hunt in the inter-
ests of legislation looking to the teaching
OF temperance In all the public schools of
the United States.
Thsaupion will send delegates to Garfield
Hospital the 9th OF June, flower day, VINO
will be assisted by members of the new
union In Mount Pleasant.
Mrs. Thompe"1 served refreshments dur
ing social hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
c. & S. Velvet Kind-Favorite Ice
Cream-every one praisesit it. Try it. Druggists
Advert isement.
Steamboat Inspector at Work.

The tug Walter F. Meade, of Georgetown
underwent her annual inspection by the
officials of the L. s. steamboat inspection
service Monday and was found to be up to
the requirements of the inspection regu-
latons Her license to DO business on the
Potomac will be renewed.
Assistant Inspector of Hubs BIount and
Assistant inspector OF Boilers Simpson yes
terday completed the examination of the
life preservers aboard the steamer Wake
field and also completed the boiler tests.
The examination was satisfactory one
and the steamer will be licensed to carry
passengers on the Potomac during the
coming year.
The inspectors also went dwon to River
View and examined the 3 600 life preservers
aboard the new Colonial Beach steamer
St. Johns. Every life preserver on the boat
was gone over with care BY the inspectors
and some few were ordered TO be repaired
10y laying !se straps on them reviewed
The big Steamer Is ready for excisrsIon
work on the river. and VIII make her nrst
trip TO Colonial Beach in the latter part or
this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
Hoods Pills

Act on the liver and bowels. cure -,
bjliousness. constipation. morning
and sick headache. break up colds. H0oH'
relieve uncomfortable fullness after IT'S Good
dinner. Painless cathartic. Csc. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16

Army and Navy Union Organization
One Year Ola

Delegations representing Gen william r.
Barry. No. -: Admiral d. d. Porter. No.
9. and Gen. Guy ". Henry. No. g. garrisons
OF the Army and Navy Union were pres-
ent Monday evening at the FIRST anniversary
celebration Of the formation OF Col Theo-
dere Roosevelt Garrison at $40 Peunsyiva-
min avenne. A brief business session pre-
coded the campfire. at which VIM ]. Har-
binson was mustered as member OF the
garrison. A committee consisting of Capt
q. NJ Helms. Prof. J. A. Joyce and Junior
Vice Commander E. G. Burch was ap-
pointed to arrange for q benefit entertain
ment to be given in the near future Ac-
ton was Also taken as regards the exercises
to be held at Arlington National cemetery
Sunday, May %. under the auspices of the
combined local garrisons. engagements
were perfected for the trip to Portsmouth.
Va. on Memorial day. May 80. At the con-
clusion of the routine business the garrison
listened to patriotic addresses by Brig. Gen
Andrew 8. Burt. Commander Beam Of the
Union Veteran Union and National Com
mander Browne and Commander Henry OF
Porter Garrison and Commander Gordon OF
Roosevelt Garrison. The latter also read
an original poem on Roosevelt the SOL
der" by Col F. J. Boyd. Mr.. ]. L. Won
der Miller gave several plano selections.
after which song. recitations and reminis-
cences were In order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
ORPHANS AT FESTIVAL.
Further Arrangements for the Big
Masonic Enterprise.

maSOu1c enterprise.
With characteristic Christian charity the
members of the Masonic fraternity Of this
city will have as their special guests at the
Wednesday and Saturday matinees OF the
May festival at Convention Hall the or
phans who are inmates Of the several Dis
trict institutions. This decision was reached
by the board OF control under whose direc-
ton the big Masonic fete will be conducted
all Of next week. These orphans will be
entertained without cost to those who have
them in charge.
The program for the Wednesday matinee
has been arranged by Mr.. Franc. E. Sh eiry,
chairman and committee comprising Mr..
Louis P. Krey, vice chairman; Mr.. William
H. Henshaw. Dr. Tracy M. Payfair, Mr..
Henry r. Evans and Mr.. John ]. Boo bar.
The program as given by Mr. Sherry today
will include a unique musical feature by
Featherstone and ]. Walter Thompson and
his trained dogs, Dixie and Yankee. These
animals will perform on musical instru-
ments, do acrobatic stunts and other novel
acts. Another feature will be Harvel the
lightning artist, with his Marionettes and
in feats Of yentriloquism. Music for the
Wednesday matinee Will be furnished by
McLeod's brass band. This entertainment
will be especially designed for the ladies
and children.
Several innovations will be provided for
the Saturday matinee, which will be in
charge OF committee Of which Mr.. E. B,
Hay Is chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
Big Demand for C.. & S. Ice Cream
"a testimonial 10 It's excellence. Druggists.
Advertisement.
Catholic Mission at Lanedon

The Fathers Of the Apostolic Mission
House at Brookland, D. c.. opened a mis-
sion last Sunday at Langdon. d. c.. de-
signed for non-Catholics as well as Catho-
lies. The Apostolic missionaries have con-
verted more than 500 persons In the south.
Father Doyle rector of the Mission House
at Brookland, is making his annual tour OF
the seminaries. his purpose being to Inn
press the growing generation with the vast
opportunities of the church.
Arrangements have been made for the
following courses of lectures to be deliy-
cred each evening during the week at I 80
o'clock: Wednesday, ''The Lords Supper
" hat 1t Really Isl Thursday THE Rule
of Faith" Friday, The Invocation OF
Saints" Sunday. Why l Am Catholic
Mass will be celebrated every morning al
$50 followed by the usual mission instruc.
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
Opening of onevy Chase Lake.

The granting Of the use of the pavilion at
Chevy Chase Lake TO private parties re-
Gently has given foundation TO the report
that this popular resort opened without reg
ular notice this season. In answer TO the
numerous inquiries of patrons the manage
snent announces that Chevy Chase Lake is
not open, and will not be open formally I'M
I'll the usual date. which Is always May 30.
improvements ere now being rushed in
order To be In readiness for Decoration day
The landscape is being heautifed in every
way possible, lawns sodded and clipped
paths extended throughout the park-ike
grounds and the numerous summer houses.
stands rustic seats, etc. repaired and put
in place. Dancing pavilion and music stand
are already awaiting use, and will undoubt-
edly be as great centers of attraction night
~ this year as ever, for ali music will be
furnished by an orchestra selected from the
United States Marine Band. The schedule
OF concerts VIII be the same as formerly:
sacred concerts Sunday evenings and week
day evenings concerts preceding the dane
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
Ben Greet Players.

The open-air performances of Ben Greet
and his players will take place at Woodley
lane and Connecticut avenue Friday and
Saturday of this week. The program Of
Shakespearean comedies has been arranged
as follows: On Friday afternoon at
O'Clock The Tempest will be presented for
a benefit of the Cathedral Close. Should it
rain this performance will be given at the
Belasco Theater. Friday and Saturday
nights "a Midsummer Nights Dream will
be presented at SIS. and for the Saturday
matinee at 8 o'clock the play presented will
be las You Like It. In case OF rain pre-
venting any of the last three performances
in the open air arrangements have been
made to give them in the National Rifles
Hall. at 900 G street The last three per-
formances will be under the auspices of the
Smith College Alumnae Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
"The Cowboy and the Lady"

Clyde Fincfl's play OF western ranch life.
THE Cowboy and the Lady" will be next
weeks attraction at the Belasco. 1t has
not been produced here since its original
presentation some seasons ago by Nat
Goodwin and Maxine Elliott. A pleasing
love story forms the chief interest In the
play. which 10 rich in dramatic situations.
The ball in Molly Larkin's dance hall and
the trial scene in the third act are described
as unique and exciting. Miss Tyler Will
have a comedy role which also presents
emotional opportunities. Mr.. Wilson Mel
rose will play Big Joe, and the cowboy
will be played by George D. Parker. Miss
Blanche Stoddard. Mrs. w. p. West, lnez
Plurnmer Fuller Mellish, w. H. Tooker,
Guy Coornbs, Robert 8. Taber. Harold Sal
ter, Priestly Morrison and John Kline are
in the cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
SUIT AGAINST POLICEMAN.
Druggist Claims Damages in Sum of
$4,000.

William T. Phelps. who conducts a drug
store at 18th and c streets northwest, has
meg suit In the District Supreme Court
against William Mcdonnell. a policeman
assigned TO duty in the first precinct for
damages In the sum of 5000. Mr. Phelps
store Is In the beat patrolled by the officer.
and the plaintiff alleges that the defendant
has often stationed himself In front of the
place and has interfered with persons de-
string to enter there. Prospective custom
ers. the plaintiff alleges. were on occasions
informed by the policeman that they would
be arrested under the vagrancy law if they
cor tinued business dealings with the plain
tiff. Mr. Phelps claims that his trade has
been greatly damaged by this alleged con-
duct of the policeman. The suit was fled
through Attorneys j. c. Foster and ]. w.
Nichol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
EASTERN BRANCH WATER FROM
Attorney General Gives Commission
ers an Opinion,

ers an Opinion.
Realixing that property along the Ana
eostfa' river would be greatly benefited by
the improvements in that stream now under
way the District Commissioners recently
wrote to the, Department Of Justice seeking
Legal opinion an to the right Of the Dis
trict to enter upon and possess private
property along the Anacostta river and to
lease It to private individuals or corpora
tionS Tor commercial purposes. A report
has been received from Acting Attorney
General Purdy. in which 1t Is held that the
Commissioners have full right to do with
United States and District water front
property as they chose; that they are un-
doubleday clothed with the power to make
suitable regulations for the conduct of pri-
vate wharf property. but that the law rec
ognizes the existence Of private ownership,
and, consequently. that the Commissioners
have not the right to take possession OF
water front property In which the title
rests outside the District or the United
States.
The section about which the Commission
ers made special inquiry was all of the land
lying along the Eastern branch, or Ana
costa river between the United States
arsenal and the eastern boundary of the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
Christened "Three Sisters. y

A new power launch built at Baltimore
by Mr.. Joseph A. raeth, a machinist en-
ployed In the Washington navy yard. was
put overheard Monday in the presence
OF about 100 persons and as the little
craft slid down tn eways TO the water
she was christened Three Sisters by a
daughter of the owner and builder OF the
boat. Mr. Vaeth constructed the new craft
during the spare time he could ind from
his work. and nearly a year was required
to complete 1t. The launch is 2i-foot
craft and is equipped with nve horse
power gasoline engine. She is built for
service on the rough waters or Chesapeake
bay, and II is stated that her owner will
make trip from Baltimore 10 this city IN
her during the summer months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
Mrs.. Rhodes, Rscitations.

+ At the reading room In the Congressional
Library Mrk Rhodes filed the hour yester-
day. Much enthusiasm was shown by the
audience. Mrs. Rhodes fs e. reader and lee
turer OF widu reputation and experience.
She gave with dramatic feyor and force
many selections from the best known poets.
The charm and sweetness of her finely cul-
tured voice and the intelligence of her in
depreciation made a deep impression upon
her listeners. who manifested their gratifi-
cation in emphatic applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
THE THEATER.


Mr.. Guy STANDING ana the Columbia Thea-
ter Company win enter upon the fourth
week Of <hsir supplementary spring and
summer engagement next Monday evening
with an adequate presentation OF the Eua-
pire Theater success. Liberty Hail. by
r. c. Carton, the author Of Lord and Lady
AIgy." The sweet simplicity Of it, love
story and the exquisite portraiture OF the
gentle and kindly old bookseller who con-
fers benefits with the mein Of one receiving
fayors secured Liberty Hall" one of the
runs of the generation when II was or1gi-
nally produced at the st. James Theater.
London, and subsequently, at the Empire IN
New York. It is promised that the revival
will be a notable one, and the principal
comedy character part of the bookseller
viii be intrusted to w. H. Crompton, who
created the role originally In New York
with such success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
"Tracy, the Outlaw"

Tracy the Outlaw" a melodrama In four
acts and nine scenes, will be presented for
the first time in this city at the Academy
next Monday night. The play is said to
be founded on the story Of Harry Tracy.
the notorious train robber. who led an ex-
citing career and met q dramatic death.
The scenery Is said to be elaborate, especial
" the scenes showing the Cascade noun
tains and the wheat field by moonlight. The
company includes Emily Curran. Edith
Grey, Clara Hart. Joseph Carter. Martin
Somers, Joseph Totten, John Fenton and
Henry Frey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
Woodwork Clum's Lecture.

descriptive talk on the Panama canal
will be given by Woodwork Clum at the
Columbia Theater next Friday afternoon
Mr.. Clum spent several weeks on the
isthmus in the capacity of a newspaper
correspondent. He took his camera with
him. and in his talk will show 100 stere-
opticon views from his own negatives 1t
Is stated these constitute the first COM
plete set of views of the Panama canal
ever offered the public Mr.. Clum has been
heard by Washington audiences before-n
his travel talks on Alaska, California, Mex
leo etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.

The explosion of an oil lamp In the house
of Emma Washington, Graham alley,
about 6 o'clock this morning caused great
amount of excitement and a small amount
of damage. No. IL engine company went to
the house in response to local alarm. and
the blaze was extnguished before more
than 81 damage had been caused.
Street cars 30s and 341 collided yesterday
afternoon near 18th street and Benning
road. Both cars were slightly damaged,
hut nobody was injured. The accident oc-
CURED about ESQ o'clock. while many peo-
pie were on their way to the circus.
While playing in front of 915 E street
northwest yesterday afternoon Jennie Gold
berg four years of age. whose parents live
at oil + street, fell into catch basin and
was badly frightened. She was rescued by
people who happened to be passing at the
time and ii was found that she had sus-
tanned no injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for MOUNT
Vernon leaves Tth street wharf at ~ am.
and 1:45 pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers ioI
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points sou'
every day in the year at $50 pm
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
svIvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly
10 a m to pm. Arlington and ALEXANDRIA
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aaueduct brldge IoI
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church nal
hourly.
Kensington Railway Company station.
chevy Chase Lake: cars from Chevy chase
Lake 10 Kensington Md, every half hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st
All anthracite coal summer prtces.-Advt.
Grand Representative Elected.

]. Fl. Crew was last evening elected grand
representative to the Sovereign Grand
Lodge by the members of the Grand Lodge
OF Odd Fellows OF the District of Columbia,
at a meeting held In their hail on It'll street
northwest last evening. The Sovereign
Grand Lodge will meet in Toronto, Canada,
during the week beginning September II.
During the meeting held last evening a re-
port was made which stated that $500
had been sent by the Odd Fellows OF the
District OF Columbia TO those of San Fran.
cisco to aid in the work of relief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
"The Baltimore Beauties. "

Edward Balty's new musical farce, "A
Scotch High Ball. will be the feature of
the Baltimore Beauties Burlesque Company
that Is announced as the attraction at the
Lyceum Theater commencing with the
matinee Monday. May q. The olio will
include the BARROW trio, comedy cycle aero
bats; Margaret Baxter soprano, and Arm
strong & Bertrand, vocalists. singers and
dancers There will also be an array of
twenty pretty girls