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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Drowned In Wheat Elevator.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Patrick Do.
Ian, foreman of the grain handlers in
the elevator of the William Baird
company Of Brooklyn, fell into a pit
containing 5000 bushels of grain, yes
terday. The little kernels, rolling
against n another like myriad cogs
OF a great machine, gripped his feet,
his ankles, his legs, his knees, crowd
ing each other like honey cells, held
him fast and drew him down with a
power that was irresistible. Dolan
plunged this way and then that, and
with every step the qnicks ands gripped
him more firmly.
He called for help, and Peter
Amazio, a fellow-worker, went to his
assistance. He threw a rope t Dolan,
which the latter seized so desperately
that he threw Amazio into the pit.
Other workmen, who had been to
lunch, now heard the Outcries, but
both men had disappeared when they
cached the scene.
A rush was made for the chutes
through which the grain is unloaded,
and unfastened the covers, the men let
the wheat run into the street. Soon
Amazio's body shot down the chute
and Dolan's followed. The latter was
dead. having been smothered, but
Amazio was still alive and will re.
cover.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
FOR DIRECT LEGISLATION.

There is every reason to believe that
u large majority of Montana voters
favored the proposed amendment to
the state constitution which provides
for direct legislation. Many of the
voters were surprised to find the ques-
ton of an amendmen, to the state con.
stitution to Introduce the referendum
and initiative on q seprate ballot.
This was required by law, and tbs
county clerk had the separate ballots
printed in accordan with that law
and the Instructions Of the secretary
Of state. The purpose of the supple
mental ballot was to prevent the
voters from overlooking the question.
Heretofore such questions have been
printed at the tail OF the official ballot,
and many voters either overlooked
them or disregarded them.
The law calling for the submission
Of this question is entitled IAN Act
for the Submitting to the Qualified
Electors Of the State of Montana an
Amendment to Article ) of the Con-
%stitution, Relating to the Legislative
Department and Providing for Direct
Legislation and Reference of Laws
The new law is TO empower the peo.
pie to propose and enact or reiec,
laws at the polls. Laws which are ex'
cepted from the scope OF this act re-
late to the appropriation Of money
the submission of amendments to thu
people, and local and special law:
enumerated in Article ) Of the con
stitution, the passage OF which re
mains with the legislature.
The new law is also to empower tn,
people to approve or reject law.
passed by the legislature at the polls
Laws Immediately necessary to tn,
safety OF health OF the people and TO-
the appropriation Of moneys are ex
cepted.
Eight per cent. Of the voter. Of two
tifths OF the counties Of the state ca,
propose new laws by filing a petition
containing the full text of the pro
posed law. with the secretary of state
not less than four months before
t biennial election. The same number
: may order a referendum by a simila
petition, and If Is per cent. Of tn
voters sign the petition. the ~referret
.i!aw becomes imperative. These pe:i
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
One On the Senate.

Bart Kennedy, the noted English
novelist, told in New York a story
about the senate.
~ heard this story in Washington
said Mr.. Kennedy, sc and have every
reason to believe th at it is true.
"a senator hurried into the senate
chamber d morning early and said
to a page:
"Young man, did you find q ten.
dollar bill on my desk last evening:
l wrote a letter, intending to enclose
the bill, but somehow failed to do so
and left it behind on the blotter."
eyes, SENATOR said the page, TAX.
ing u his wallet, \ did find that
bill, and here it is. And it's a lucky
thing for you, sir, that none of the
other senators happened ia before I
saw it,,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Will Get Higher Wages.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. THE board
of directors OF the Pennsylvania Rail.
road company at a meeting today
ordered an advance of 10 per cent. In
the wages OF all employees receiving
less than 5000 a month. The increase
goes ia effect December l. The direc.
turs gave the cost of living and the
prosperity of the country as a reason
for the advance.
Similar action will be taken by all
the companies in the Pennsylvania
system east and west Of P%ittsburg.
About l25, 1000 men are affected.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
for Care Of County Poor,
and for Medicines.

Sealed proposals. will be received at the office of
the county clerk of Chouteau county, Montana, up
to the hour OF = o'clock, p. M, Monday, Decem.
her 3, 1906, for the performance Of the following
services:
First. For the care, support and maintenance
of the county eick, poor and intirm, per capita, by
the week, to include the entire cost of lodging,
feeding, clothing, washing and mending, az we'll
as the burial expenses Of all paupers dying while
under contractors care, for the period of one
year, viz, from January l, 1907, to January I,
1908. Bids to show rate per capita per week for
persons under medical attendance, and for per-
cons not under medical attendance.
Second. For furnishing all medicines to the
county sick, poor and intirm, in the county hos.
pital and all inmates of the county Jail for the
year commencing January LIST, 1907.
By order of the board of county commissioners
". r.. LEFT,
Clerk of the Board.
Fort Benton. Mont. Oct. q. 90
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Moody Is

WASHINGTON, Nov. THE presi.
dent today announced the appointment
Of Attorney General William Henry
Moody OF Mass achusetts, as justice Of
the supreme court, to succeed Justice
Henry Billings Brown. who retired
some time ago. Mr.. Moody has filed
the Office of attorney general since
July !, 1904. Previous to that time
he had served for more than two
years as secretary OF the navy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all principal American and
European cities, and issues Its own
Letters of Credit.
Interest paid on time deposits. The
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14

the roads the company is proceeding
under two clauses of the Illinois stat.
utes, q giving the shipper the right
to recover from the railroad company
three times the amount of the bill, and
the other prohibiting a railway com.
pany from charging more for a short
haul than for a long haul, heavy fines
to be assessed for such offenses.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Rebate Hearing Is On.

NEW YORK, Nov. THE American
Sugar Refining company and the New
York Central railroad were placed on
trial today in the federal court on
charges of alleged rebating. The
railroad company is charged with Civ.
ing rebates on sugar shipped to Cleve.
land and the American Sugar Refining
is charged with accepting the
1t is not likely that the trials
will occupy any considerable time as
the evidence is largely documentary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Peculiar and Pertinent,

Nearly 5000 women are employed in
the mines Of Great Britain, none IN
foreground, however.
On each day of the year there is an
average of q aliens debarred from
entering the port Of New York.
The labors of Sir George Murray
Humphrey proved that there is about
one centenarian to every l26.0W peo-
pie, and that of 20 authenticated cases
not one reached 10 years: three only
are said to have been lOS and one LOG.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
THE T VERDICT.

Montana sent a gratifying message
to President Roosevelt on Tuesday,
November g.. 1t was an endorsement
of his administration, and a pledge
that the citizens Of Montana will sus.
tain him in a continuation OF the good
work of the past two years. The press
dispatches report that the president
was greatly interested in the result of
the congressional elections, and it
may be inferred that the result in
Montana-which has been classed as
a somewhat doubtful state-was par.
ticuIarly pleasing to the national ex.
ecutive.
The Montana election returns show
a rousing republican victory, all
right. At this writing there are not
available figures to show the actual
size of the republican vote, but the in
dications are that Mr.. Pray's plural
ity may exceed that OF Mr.. Dixon two
years ago. The belated returns con.
tinue to increase the lead of the repub-
lican candidate for congressman, and
the official canvass may develop a
plurality that will exceed the estimate
of the most optimistic republican pro.
phet.
In enumerating the causes that led
to such a pronounced republican vic.
tory in Montana, the personality of
the candid ates should not be over.
looked. Approval of republican pol.
icies and confidence in President
Roosevelt would probably MOI have
been expressed t. such a degree had
the Montana state ticket been com.
posed of less able and less popular
candidates. Dismissing all feeling of
personal friendship and local pride,
the River Press is of the opinion that
Hon. Charles N. Pray, by reason of
his attractive personality and excel.
lent record, is one of the best vote
getters that ever came down the pike.
Mr.. Pray believes in linking" with
the voters, and during the past six
weeks has probably met more citizens
of Montana, and exchanged with them
a h~and.shake and q kindly word, than
any political candidate who has
headed the state ticket at former cleo
More or less fervid political
Or atory may have some effect during
campaign, but the result of the re.
cent election shows that q personal
canvass is a stronger weapon in the
hands of an expert. Judge Smith was
equal 70 Mr.. Pray in this re-
spect, and the two made a team that
could not be beaten by the less pop.
ular methods of he opposition.
In marking their ballots for county
the voters Of Chouteau coun-
ty pursued the custom of supporting
their personal friends, rather than re.
specting political affiliations. The
large percentage of voters who fol-
lowed this custom believed that pol.
tiles in such matters is of less import.
ance than personal friendship and
other considerations. AS a result of
this belief, the vote ia most of the pre-.
cincts was not on political lines, so
far as local candidates were con.
cerned.
The return, OF the recent election
constitute the verdict Of the voters,
which should be accepted with feelings
of good will toward all concerned.
TO the successful candidates-con.
CALCULATIONS. To those who failed to
get as many votes as desired-accept
the result philosophically and assist
in the good work of advancing the
welfare Of the community in every
way possible.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Hitchcock Will Retire.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Secretary
of the Interior Allen Hitchcock will
retire from President R~oosevelt's cab
met on the 4th of next March and
James Il. Garfield, of Ohio, at present
commissioner of corporations, will
succeed him. Herbert Knox Smith.
now assistant commissioner Of cor.
porations, will be appointed to Mr..
Gartield's place.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14

tioas Just be filed within six months
after the legislature has passed the
law to be referred. The governors
veto zoe not apply to referred laws.
The governors vote is the basis for
computing the percentage of voters re-
quired on petitions.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
PRAY.
Great Falls Leader.

Great Falls Leader.
Charles n. Pray. of Fort Benton.
has certainly reason to be proud OF
the majority which he has received as
candidate for congress-. Particularly
has he reason to be proud of the ma
]ority which he has received IN his
own county and among his friends
and neighbors. That shows how they
regard Mr.. Pray as a man. and The
Leader predicts that as he becomes
known, through his services in con-
gress, to the people throughout the
state they will look upon him much as
his Fort Benton neighbors do.
Not only will they learn to like Mr..
Pray for himself, but we predict that
they will learn to like him because Of
his energetic and successful work in
congress.
Going there a new man, we cannot
expect that Mr.. Pray will at once be-
come one Of the big figures in the
house, but we do predict that be will
work hard for the interests of Mon.
tana and that in due time he will be-.
come as effective a figure in the ma
tional congress as was Mr.. Dixon
during his term.
That Mr.. Pray defeated perhaps the
ablest man in the democratic party
in the state of Montana must neces.
sarily also be a source Of qualification
to him and to the party, not because
he defeated Mr.. Walsh personally,
for he is a man who stands very high
with everyone who knows him, and
particularly among his associates to
the bar: but Mr.. Pray has reason for
qualification, and the republican party
has reason for qualification, because
the very strongest candidate that the
democrats could produce, a man whom
they themselves said was the strongest
candidate they could produce, IA
beaten by so large a majority.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14

Railroads running within three
miles of u county sea in Oklahoma
build a line through the county
seat aud establish a station.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14

W. G. CONRAD, Pres.
JAMES T. STANFORD,
Vice.Pres. and Manager.
A. E. SCHWINGEL.
Cashier.
OMAR j. MALCOLM,
Asst. Cashier.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Conrad Banking
COMPANY,
GREAT FALLS MONT
(Unincorpora.ed.)

PAID UP CAPITAL.,..........S 1000
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY 600, 900
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Butte Evening News.

Montana never did herself prouder
than when she chose Charlie Pray, the
clean-cut advocate of Roosevelt prip.
ciples from the plains of northern
Montana. MIR. Pray goes to Wash
ington with the splendid compliment
of one of the largest, if not, indeed,
the largest vote ever given to a con.
gressional candidate.
When he takes his place in the ma.
tional house of representatives, there
will be no guessing about his action.
He will be enrolled as a soldier of the
Roosevelt antitrust army and he will
always be found at the front in the at.
tack upon the lawless corporations
that threaten the nations liberty.
The News desires to congratulate
Mr.. Pray, not only IN its W behalf,
but for thousands OF his friends in
Silver Bow who went to the polls yes
terday in battalions and marked their
ballots for a Roosevelt
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14

The race being to the swift, it is
logical to conclude that MIR. Pray is
an exceedingly fast young a
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-11-14
Anaconda Standard,

Anaconda Standard.
Mr.. Pray's Thanksgiving dinner
will be rather a more joyous event
than MIR. Walsh had hoped for.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-01
UTES TELL UNCLE SAM
THEY'LL DO AS THEY LIKE
Insist on Going onSs journey and Are
Warned Their Rations Will
BE Cut OF.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The White
River utes, who Ipft their reservation in
Utah q week ago, have been abandoned
w che federal government II tlsy yios
late the law u my u the states through
which they travel " attempting 10 reach
tie Pine Ridges Agency Ia South Dakota,
whittier they afe supposed ~ BE- heading,
lie federal government win do nothing
for them. They can be sent 70 the peni.
ttntiary " the state authorities zee I'll.
The liies dnelafcsl they were Aineri.
ran citizens, and intended going aud
coming when they pleased Jnst AZ that
munlent y pleased them 70 no on d Jour
ney,
They finally were Told that II they got
into trouble tnele Sam would not help
them out.
The threat that was expected 10 be
most effective was that the government
would mol undertake t0 feed aud clothe
them while they were on the reservation
and that unless they returned thithef
Very shortly their supplies would be cut
on ioe al time,
Whether they have actually left The
reservation after learning ihis has not
been reported as yet,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-01

and the person Of a candidate are not
united III the same Individual, for the
person alone to make clear where he
does stand, but surely, in situation
rs obscure as the present one ii would
be possible for Mr. Hearst and Mr.. Bris
bane TO get together long enough for
GxX 4 = sA z. ~
Mfr. Brisbane ID tell Mr.. Hearst whether
the independence league il for The DEM
ocratic party on against the Democratic
party.
Moreover, one cannot quite make up
his mind whether Mr. Hearst is a can
didate for governor at ALL In reply
to the question. Would you accept the
nomination Of the Democratic conven-
ton, Mr.. Hearsty he is reported to
have said 4 viii be the candidate Of
the independence league, Ii rum
What does the 81 meang Is Mi.
Hearst losing what little courage he
ever had N lie afraid he viii destroy
his Democratic regularity Why won't
MAX Ihmsen and Arthur Brisbane let
him say whether he Ii OF il not a
Democrat, and whether he desires there
Mobilization Of the Democratic party in
the state, or desires its destruction
through the instrumcntaity Of the III.
dependence league, or desires to consol-
idate it with the Independence leaguegs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-01
OFFERED WIFE $4,000
FOR HUSBAND; TOOK HIM
Cincinnati Bride Of Few Months Look
Ing fef Hnsbsnd and Hypnotic
Ing acountsss."

Cincinnati, o., Sept Processing 70
be hspnotizsd by countess worth q
900 900, who offered % buy him from
Ms wife fef $4,000, william Dfane Of
tie ljrm Of Deane 1 Laser, msnltaetur
egs 81 sporting goods, has disappeared.
and bis wife Of 4 few months would
lie 10 know bic wboreabetis,
DeaDe married The widow 81 Dr Par
ms last april About 10 days ago d
ridsly dressed Monnn between A. and
% years IT aye and giving her name
as Hrs. kIlIler, applied q The Deape
home for rooms. Mrs, Deane soon mo-
ticad X strong attachment between hef
husband and the woman and asked an
explanation
III told her that abe was The Count
ess son uf0f ~ Germany whom be had
met and nified with 10 New Yofls last
previous 10 Ais marriage
several days ago the eonntfas went
a. Mfa Deane with q most astounding
proposition ".
Y II mi Ii love With Your aueband,7
She said, you do not love him ~
AZ. you have LET me como into your
home ana have ali bis smiles aud Atlens
ton before your very ryes,
II lows him madly, aud have eyer
sinee 1 nnet him IN New Nnrk4 ! WY
Ave ynn $4,000 III cash II you NE sun
III divorce o. seek legal separation
from your husband,
Mrs paane Indignantly REFUSED lbr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-01
IOWA BOILERS PLEDGE
DEFEAT TO CUMMINS
Believe ihat Q. D. p. Should PnEgs II.
seif of bridesmaids Elements. and
Begin . Bitter
War

Sioux City, H., Sept LA boilers
pledge has appeared b Iowa, and stand
paiterss in the ranks 81 NE Eepllbli
ran party say that the pledge ii being
signed By thousands Ihe pledge runs
~ Il fesolved BY fhe Republicans
of this county who believe ia the right
Kind 81 RspubIleanisD Republication
Of the SORT that II advocated BY all
the true, great men who through the
many yeafs 81 the pafty's triunphs have
formulated ~ principles and pfomulgat
ed IL doctrines hat We are content 20
take oar political inspiration from the
fountain Trad, aud will moi be led into
by paths under The leadership II snen
like those ii Iona, Wisconsin and Mime.
sofa, who have gained d temporary pres
tiee and power 81 a combination u
fraud, deeeit snd iasoranee, and thereby
have placed themselves coslspicnoneiy be-
fore the public for me purpose Of per-
soHal advantage and gain. i533
We believe that the day and hour
hiss arrived when the q o. p. in Iowa
should purge itseif Of undesirable ma
tefial within its ranks. and thus reIe.
gate ~ private life those who place
VefhVftt aApitl3H hnu power dHaft psf
~ welfare. and who are willing 10
spread dscord and dissatisfaction thnt
their own personal desires may BE- grnii-
fed. While we realize that concerted
movement antagouistic TO He candidacy
of A. ". Eummins for governor and War.
rem 0arst t0r lieutenant governor might
result In the defeat Of several repre-
aentativee in c0pRfess. and gain is worth
the game for II IL n successful Il vel
prevent Iowa peefleas Iowa, always
heretofore the stauneh aud trie Repub.
Iican iowa from being placed In the
anomalous position Of being opposed 10
national Republican principles.
Therefore We believe Il TO be for
the pnrty's veal that we should use
our utmost endeavore to cause the de.
feat OF A. p, CumminB and Warren
Carst. and, II THE cannot be accom-
pIished, 70 reduce their pIuraltiea 70
The lowest possible limit 10 this end
we pledge on efforts, sur influence aud
our yotesV
These pledges are being sent out from
this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-01

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faaaes nsaa tlle epggEar was when
was new 81 tbs basicese apa Il came
Pretty Neae faaKAng an Al9aAas MAap XII
Ape. Az RE iaane We we're bong i
sudbury a q big ety. Every fev nlgats
soEas AoNss rouia I'VE eastnnxa. aaa
esefy qDs Az TIE plsee was haaIy
frightened Dne Aight nas 90 sAs
~Ny W spsn ng peas fos Il tqt gf mork
~iAen I 5sssssed house xsaat struck me
- being weA gpcakea Tor business
There war npa anoEh&f hcase neaF
ess9Asgli " atEera ang prosasSaou, assa
1sseKs were pvpcass m'kfn aselisSes thst
WoHiN eAAat,le Il man h esiaa5 10 fAss
ssseond sspRg 1 saw ons sussh ladder
MET aae right ND te 4 back w1nSe@ aaad
g. Che aAgas was very A9s nse 1stMow
was wide Ypen n was to0 Aead easy
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Dssks 4 hepl befere 5g&naax 9ae gagg
n to9k ake Esass ptsop III walk aroufa
me hoNse ~ look ont Ter an5ssgsug xhat
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there we're oily 8onleR u the bgass
aad 4 HAD Mpthiug III fear G0ipg
straight ~ the uaasis \ climbed a ane
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this fine 1 feit 4 u1Ge alAesrfs1a ii
occurred ts sGe taass sDy one W fFignt
sned as 10 p1t ~ ssleh i wsFgsg9 -
burglars would bf tikDaa eaouga 10
sbpf aud soek aA sis winG0we Isat
there was hesf wave - aao ~ ons
could haye stood II wffsxe0s osssaae afr.
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been PIT vi IN Dises ~ kicking TIE win
de@s. 4 laughed agstn ~ The deyiee
aisd Df0ceed@c ao8l hsdi from which
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~ she he'll WAS mirror me nigias MS
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distinctly | wouldn't nainG em but
hsYs never done day work. Which ~
gentlemen will 10, for II il really CON.
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snf motions, noticing tbsf the reflection
followed them, II dtd and was satis.
fled
II tried seyersi bedroom doors aud
ftey were locked Not caring 70 dis
turf my ons sisis. mind You. was a
s;de issae befaFa Joining me gsng /