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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-15

Hartman, who was taken 10 81. Glare
hospital 20 await an examiua alton a
TO his sanity.
Adv:ces from Culber.son report a
severe hail storm in that locality,
which did considerable damage.
Windows were smashed, and many OF
the grain crops were beaten 70 The
ground.
Today was one Of the hottest days
Of the season, but it will be a good
icea to so to the registration Office in
the cool evening hours and get your
name On the list. Office will be open
until 9 p. m.
The ice cream social given il the
city park last evening for the benefit
Of the baseball team was we'll patron.
lied, the receipts amounting 20 s45.
The young ladies in charge Of the at.
fair are 20 he congratulated upon its
success.
W. P. Sullivan, Of the Square
Butte ranch, vas orough. in tod az by
NJ. E Miner to receive medical a::er.
ton for a serious case Of sickness.
DR.. Gordon. Of Grea, Falls, also ar
rived today 70 take charge of the pa.
sient, whose condition may call for a
surgical operation.
Great Falls Leader: In the suit of
Esther Erbes Us. Alonzo Smith, the
defendant today fled a demand :or a
change Of venue from this county TO
Chouteao county, alleging that the
witnesses live al Harlem and are much
nearer 10 Benton than Great Falls.
August Is a. 10 a. N. was fxed by the
as the time for hearing the de-
mard.
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To Build st. Mary's Canal.

A dispatch from Billings says the
Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging com.
pany submitted the lowest bid for the
construction and excav alton Of the
first fourteen miles Of the St. Mary's
project or July 81. The bids were
opened at Browning by Supervising
Engineer Savage, who is now in that
city, and they have all been forwarded
to Washington, where the secretary of
the interior will pass upon them.
just As soon as this work 10 started
the great Milk river project will be
launched and work will be pushed as
fast as possible. The greatest part of
the excsvating work will be done by
the Fort Shaw and Fort Belknap In.
dians. They have a large number of
horses and the tools will be furnished
them by the government. The govern.
ment insists upon this clause with all
OF the contractors doing irrigation
work in the west, as it has a tendency
TO make the Indian self.supporting
and removes him from the old rut tn At
he has t~raversed for SO many years.
The ST. Mary canal, when com.
pleted. will be twenty-five miles long
and will have a capacity Of irriga.ing
POO 600 acres of arid land, which gives
grea. promise of raising immense
crops. Preliminary work has been
done on this canal for the pas, six
years and the actual work O: con-
s.ruc:ion will no, begin until after the
above firm ha, been awarded the coz.
and all of the papers signed,
which will De az .ea.. .-o or three
weeks ye,.
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Order to Show Cause.

In tie District Court Of the Twelfth judicial
District OF the state of Montana. in and for tie
County of Chouieau.
In the matter ot the estate OF George Godfrey.
deceased. -
On reading and filing the petition of Mary Ann
Godfrey, administratrix with will annexed IF the
estate OF George Godfrey, deceased, and prayinc
among o'her things for an order of dis rihn,ion
OF tht residue of said estate among the persons
thereto entitled:
IT is ordered that all persons interested in the
estate OF the saiG George Godfrey. deceased,
he and appear before the district court Of Chou.
ieau county, ut the court room of said court. in
the city of Fort Benton, in said Choutear county.
on "Wednesday, the 18th day of August, 1906, a. 10
a. m. then and there to show cause why
An order OF distribution ehould not b- made OF
the residue Of said &c tate among the heirs Of the
according to Law and in accordance with
the last viii and testament Of said deceased.
1t IL further ordered that q copy of this order
be published for two successive weeks before
the sait 18th day OF August, 1906, in the River
Press, a newspaper printed and published in said
ChOEtea'. county.
JOHN W. TATTAN,
Judge Of the District Court.
Dated August l, 1906.
First publication, August 3. 1865,
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Order for Aearino.

In the district court of the Twelfth judicial die
trict Of the state Of Montana, in and for the coun.
~ Of Chonteau.
In the matter Of the estate Of William C.st4r,
deceased.
A duly verified petition having been presented
to the judge Of the above named court, Getting
forth that one, Luther Minugh, IL entitled to q
conveyance OF real estate from the sdminist.ato
Of eaid estate. and setting forth the facts upon
which said claim Is predicated.
1t lie he reby ordered thatWedneeday the 18th day
Of August. 1906, II 10 O'Clock Q. m. Of said day.
and the court room Of said court at the court
house in Fort Benton, county of Chouteau. state
OF Montana, b., and the same are hereby, o..
pointed the time and place for hearing eaid pefi.
lion. when and where sill persons interested may
appear and contest the same, and may file obj-c
tons thereto.
Ant il IL further ordered that u copy of this
order he published in the River Press, & news
paper printed and published in ssid county, 1T
least four successive weeks before such hearing.
JOHN W. TATTAN,
Judge of said Court.
rifs' publication July g, 1906.
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Wool Sales We're Light.

The second public wool sale Of the
Wednesday morning. with six buyers
in attendance. The prices offered
were about the same as at the former
sale for clips of similar merit, the
list being as follows:
Big Sag Land and Livestock COM
pany, 50, 900 pounds, POI cents.
G. H. Ragland, $4,000 pounds, sold
to Putnam at 2O4 cents.
z. H. Evers. 1900 pounds, sold to
Patterson at lS4 cents.
W. r. Embleton, abou, %, GOO
pounds, III cents.
Luc Vendette, about $1,000 pounds,
l34 cents. Offer refused.
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Sheepmen Attention!

Do you want a managing foreman who has
both q theoretical and q practical knowledge of
the business: 1t you do l offer my services.
am about y yeare of age and unmarried: my ex.
perience has been gained in different countries
snc under various conditions. | will undertake
to run the largest outfit, and without assistance
from the owner. He can leave it sll to me safely.
l am particularly we'll posted on Landing. Wish
. position not later than Nov. IS, 1906. Reference
given. a. r. SODERSTROM,
E8rluWtOn. Montana.
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Notice to Creditors,

Eetate Of Michael a. Flanagan, deceased.
Notice Ia hereby given by the undersigned al.
Of the estate OF Michael A. Flanagan.
deceased, TO the creditors of and all persons having
cIAine againet the eald deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers within ten months
after the fret publication of this n office to the
said administrator 1t his Office of business at the
StOckmen e National hank at Fort Benton. Mon.
tana, ChouteaU county.
FRANK A. FLANAGAN,
Administrator of the estate Of Michael A. Fisna.
gan, deceased.
First notification July ~. l4N,.
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Ten Dollars Reward.

Stolen from my field about the lst of July one
white mare, weight about 1900. Branded
on left shoulder. Her colt wac left in the
held Will pay ten dollare for information leso.
ing to recovery of mare. Address A. H. FOX.
West Butte, Montana.
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To the Public.

Anyone buying any horse or horses from this
date. branded Nv on lef, shoulder, without INV
knowledge or receiving q bill.of.eale from me
personally. will be prosecuted the fulleet extent
OF the law Tor having received stolen property.
NELSE VALLEAtX.
Fort Benton, August d, 1906.
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Sheep Ranch for Sale.

A desirable property consisting Of about 1000
acree Of decided land, all fenced. and sbont 100
acree irrigated, with house, sheep shed and other
improvements. Located on the Teton, sbou,
1890 head of stock sheep. Address
r. VlELI1ETTE. Fort Renton.
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Ten Dollars Reward.

Lost, a black mare, from John Harris pasture.
Branded z, on left shoulder, white etripe
down face. Will pay $40 for recovery. Address
MARTIN HANSEN. H%ichwood.
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For Sale.

a section OF the best irrigated land in Valley
bunch Of stock cattle. My reasons for selling
are that l am getting along in years and ind it
Impossible to get good help.
GEORG WHITE. Glasgow. Montana
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-15

The WEEKLY RIVER PRESS lisa good
newspaper 20 send to- your friends
in the east. II will save you the trou.
Die OF writing letters
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Cattle for Sale,

An outfit Of etock cattle for sale, or will sell
eteere, heifere, or cows and calves eeparately if
desired. For particulars address
L., care of River Press.
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Sheep for Sale.

An outfit of about {, 400 ewes and lanhs for sale
Fer particulars address E., river Press Office.
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Sheep for Sale.

About 1000 wethef lambs for sale. Also about
Address c. b. POWER, Il lena, or
Sunnvki0o. Montana
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Sheep for Sale.

About 5000 ewes, yearlines and twoe, large and
threes. For particulars, address NJ, care River
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-27
Today and Tomorrow
 Last Days of Piano Sale
The Clearance Sale of the E. E, Forbes Piano Co., Offers an Opportunity to Save $50, $75 or Even $1O0 on Piano of
 the Very Best Make.
See Prices for Today and Wednesday

the same as other pianos. Here are q few of the bargains:
 Gabler upright, beautiful case, good tone and action, price when new S45O, special sale price s160.
 Kingsbury upright. tone, action and case good as new, used very little. cost when new S350 special sale price S190.
 Barnes & Son piano, handsome oak case, cannot tell from new piano, price S35O special sale price s225.
 Wilbur upright mahogany case, rented six months, price s35O, special sale price $250
 Decker &s Son upright, in fine condition. guaranteed good as new, price S55O, special sale price s275
 Knabe upright, same as new, large style, handsome walnut case, cost when new S6O0, special sale price $375.
 General Southern Distributors.
 The Forbes piano store will be remod- eled in order to care for the largest ship ment of VICTOR TALKING MACHINES ever sent south. They will soon display the handsomest line of pianos, players, organs and talking machines that Bir- mingham or any other southern city has ever seen.
 Call or write for further particulars of sale
 E. E. FORBES PIANO CO, 1909 Third Ave. Birmingham, Ala,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-27
COMMITTEE AT DECATUR. Judge Richardson the Only Candidate Announced From Eighth District.

Decatur. February 26-(Special) 1.-The democratic executive committee of the Eighth congressional district met here this morning.
 The meeting was presided over by H A. Skeggs, chairman of the committed In the absence of Secretary F. J. Cony- ington, Dr. Humphrey of Huntsville, act ed secretary. May 2S was fixed as the date of holding a primary for the nom- nation of a congressman and the selection of new executive committee. The appli- cations for all candidates for congressman must be filed with Chairman Skeggs by noon April 20 The executive committee will meet here again on April 26, and if there is only one candidate for Con gress at that time the call for the pri- mary on May 2S will be withdrawn The committee will declare this candidate the nominee and the new committee will be chosen at the state primary, August 27
 Thus far Judge William Richardson Is the only candidate for Congress. It Is the belief of all democrats in the district that he will have no opposition He was present at the meeting today and in a, brief talk to the committee said he was a candidate for reelection to the Six tieth Congress. The members of the com mttee and several newspaper men took dinner at Hotel Bismarck as guests of Judge Richardson
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Custus, IA (sobelD 20 to 1, won; Poor lands, 142 (Pemberton) to l. second; Lionel, 157 CE. Morrison) 10 to 1, third. Time 3:10 4-5.
 Fourth race. six furlongs-Monet, 122 (B Smth) to 5, won; Minnie Adams, 107 CNcoD 13 to 10 second; St. Joseph, 1O4 CIV. Daly) to 1, third. Time, 1:l3 4-5
 Fifth race. mile and eighth-Grenade 11S (B Smith) ? to 5, won; Kara, 80 (Shoem 15 to 1. second Leta Duffy, S7 (J. Hennessy) g to g. third Time, i:54 3-5 Sixth race, mile and quarter, selling Labor, Ill CD. HalD IS to D, won; Mo- rendo, Ill Daly) to 1, second; Graviana, 109 CD. Austin) to 1, third. Time, 2:O9 4-5
 Seventh race seven furlongs, selling Goldie, 94 (Harrigan) to 3, won; Nonie Lucille 94 (Heffernan) to 2, second; Girard, 96 c. Hennessy) 10 to l, third. Time, 1:27 4-5.
 City Park Entries.
 First race three and one-half furlongs, selling-King Leopold, Ill; Imposition, 1OS; Translucent, Little George, Knockirky, 1O6; George Duchscherep. Miss Jewell, Martha V, Merry Leap Year, Azelle, Queen of Millbrook, Larry D, 103; Saga rae, Heirloom, Sister Henrietta, 9S.
 Second race. mile and a sixteenth, sell ing-Ingo. Thrift, Klenwood, IA; Trogon, Knowledge. Little Giant, Ill; Dungannon' The Clean, Amberita, 109; Foreigner, Malediction, 1O6; Limerick Girl, Bradleys Pet. Yachting Girl Dance Music, 104; Bisque, 99
 Third race, mile and a half, selling Rossmond, 1O9; Helgerson. Big Bow, 10k Drexel, 105; Hymettus, The Trifier, Dou- ble 104; Padre, Little Ellkin, 101.
 Fourth race. mile, The Rex handicap Grenade. 129; Debar, 115 "John Carol Minnie Adams, 114 Devout, Thistle Do, 112; Belindlan. 108 Garnlsh, 107; The Clean. 1O4; Mladi. Love. Dazzle. Braden. 1 100; Daring *Hadur, 95. *corrigan entry. Fifth race, six and half furlongs, purse-Jack Dolan, 122; Creel Quinn Brady. 119; Heart of Hyacinth, 112; Mere i ly Mary Ann. 1O7; Rain Devils 105; Sago, Polly Prim, 100; Oratorian 97; Mrs. Philips, 95.
 Sixth race. five and a half furlongs. handicap Emergency. 126 Monterey, 117; Prince Brutus IA; Wild Irishman, 106; Tiehimingo 104; Husted. 103; Astarita. 100; Tinker. gS; Cascine. Billy Handsel, 97: Heart of Hyacnth 90.
 Seventh race. six and half furlongs, selling Cascine, Two Penny, IF; Pretorius. 114; Baron Esher Merry George, Ill; Bazil, 106; Miss Jordan, 1O4: Gentian, 102; Libation, Gold Coin. 99; Der tha F, Ann Hill, 97 Wogglebug, Mau- dina. 92.
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Athletics at Howard.

Unusual activity is being manifested at Howard in respect to baseball and tennis The diamond is being put in good shape and the welcome sound of the hickory slab is to be heard every afternoon. Thero are quite q number of applicants for the team and the indications point to a good nine. Burns, Sugg, Wilson, Hudnall, Moon, Hood and Crenshaw are showing good possibilities.
 The activity in tennis is no less marked. There are two courts in good condition and several others under preparation, and plans are under consideration for several tournaments.
 The number of students has passed last years record now being 1S0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-27
MAJOR HARRIS DIscoURsEs.
Lamar County Court Opens for Session
 of Two Weeks.

Sulligent. February 26.-(Special.) )-Maj. John c. Harris occupied the platform in the Baptist church here last night and delivered an eloquent discourse upon the subject of the prodigal son. The church was filled to overfowing and the au- dience were charmed with the speakers eloquent word pictures of the ole home and the wanderings and return of the prodigal son, to which he made a fit ting spiritual application. The Major will address the citizens at Vernon tomor- row in the interest of his candidacy to the associate railroad commission.
 Judge s. H. Sprott and Solicitor w. B. Oliver passed here yesterday on their way to Vernon where they will open the spring session of the Lamar county cir cult court which will be in session for two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-27
The Special Sale.

This special sale is being taken advant- age of by persons who have wanted pianos of the best makes for years but felt that they could not afford to pay the price.
 Now that 1t has been necessary for us to reduce prices in order to move these pianos out quickly, these persons have not been slow to improve the opportunity of getting the piano of their choice at the economical prices and most liberal terms now offered. The sale closes on March l. so 1t is necessary to act quickly if you want a new piano at a great. reduction and most easy terms. ..a..
 Remember this sale covers our entire stock, and whether you want to pay $100 5000 you will get a big reduction, but if you come in on March l you will pay regular prices.
 Slightly Used and Shopworn Pianos.
 While all our new pianos are in this sale, some persons will welcome this op portunity to buy used or shopworn pianos at the very lowest prices possible. If you are looking for big bargain at very small cost one of these instruments will just fill the bill. Some of them have been taken in exchange and are not our makes. but they are well known makes and desirable instruments They have been put in repair and we guarantee them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-27
LoVeman, Joseph & Loeb

tion of bituminous and anthracite coal and oil. MT. Tillman moved to concur in the House amendment which passed the resolution. It now goes to the> Presi- dent.
 The unfinished business, the statehood bill, was laid before the Senate, and MT. Dick resumed his speech begun a week ago in support of the measure. MT. Dick defended the Mexican people of New Mexico against what he characterized as the aspersions of the anti-statehood ele- ment of Arizona, saying that those peo- pie were law-abiding and worthy of be- coming citizens of an American state.
 The Senate then passed the following bills:
 Legalizing the removal of the county seat of Washita county, Oklahoma from Cloud Chief to New Cordell; authorizing a public building at Greenville, Tex, at a cost of $70,000.
 At D. m. the Senate went into exec cutive session, and at 5:07 adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-27
CONNIE MACK TALKS
 OF HIS ATHLETICS
BIG PLAYER REACHES MoNTGoM- FRY AND GIVES OUT A STATE MENT OF THE MEN SIGNED BY HIM THIS YEAR.

Montgomery February 26.-tSpeeial)- Connie Mack manager of the Philadel- phia American baseball club is registered at the Glenmore. He is a magnetic geniai and courteous fellow and when seen talk ed enthusiastically on the splendid climate of Montgomery and said he was wen pleased with his impression of this city' My aggregation of players '' said Man ager Mack, twill arrive in Montgomery Wednesday night There will be thirty people in the party, 24 of whom will be players. Tom Richter of the Philadeiphia North American and R. N. Rawlings associated with Sporting News will be the only representatives of the press In the party.
 The following is lineup of the players in the party
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ON THE RACE TRACK
At Fair Grounds.


 New Orleans, February 26.-There was a carnival crowd at the Fair Grounds to- day The favorites and outsiders divided honors, Lancastrian, Logistilla and Schoolmate being the winning choices. Before the first race Bill Carroll was sold by & c. Hildreth to w. Shields for $500. The weather was threatening and the track good
 First race. five and half furlongs- Sea Voyage, 1O1 (Moreland), 15 to 1, won; Esteplatz, 10SIa (BedelD, 10 to l, second; Verandah. 105 (Andersonl, to 1, third. Time, 1:O9
 Second race, half mile-Helen Lucas. 107 (Aubuchon), 10 to l, won; Friction, 97 CW. McGee), l6 to 1. second; Big Store, 112 q. Martini, to 10, third. Time, D:49 3-5.
 Third race, five and half furlongs sell ing-Lancastrian 107 Perrine), even, won; Roue, III 0ivingstom, to 1, second; Gay Adelaide, 10S tSewelD, to 1, third Time, 1:07 4-5
 Fourth race, mile and 20 yards-Logis- tilla, 1O6 CW. Robbns), to 5, won; Hol- lowmas. 99I2 (Perrine), 8 to 3, second; Captain Bob, i'll (J Martini, to 1, third. Time, 144 Fifth race. five and half furlongs. sell ing-Tom Mankins, 113 CW. McGee), 10 to ], NDns Odlidlll, llo wv iN'bbiiiS1t " N' ., second; Glen Gallant, no Gohanssen), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:Os 4-5
 Sixth race, selling, mile and an eighth Schoolmate, no (W Hayes), 13 to l0 won; Kenton, no Q4. Jones). 12 to 1, second; Marvin Neal, 94 (MorelanD, ' to ?, third. Time, 1;55 S-5.
 Fair Grounds Entries.
 First race. three and one-half furlongs, two year olds-Beatrice H, 109; Pepper and Salt, 1O6 Bittermiss 105; Sainsilla Lucy Marie Mamie K, 1O4; Dorothy M, 10l; Little Wanda, Our Own. 100.
 Second race. six furlongs, selling-Paul Clifford, 131; Safeguard, 11S Tennyburn, IA; St Bonnie, 1l2; Lena J., 109; Fargo 10S; Remington, 103; Pinsticker, l02; Re- quest, 9S
 Third race six and one-half furlongs' purse Whippoorwill. 10S; The Cure, Au Revoir 107; Royal Arms, Peter Paul, Curd Gillock, Mohave, Fenian, l04: Els cutcheon, 103
 Fourth race, seven furlongs, purse Ben Holder, Ill., Third Alarm, 102 Su- perior Boy, Deux Temps. 99.
 Fifth race, mile, selling-Raipland. 1l6' Shenandoah, no; Avoid. 107; Fostering, 1O5; Hortensia, Jucora, 1O1; Fair Calipso, Sincerity Belle. 95.
 Sixth race, mile, selling-Tribes Hill l12; Ogontz, 109; Burke Cochran. loS Wa ter Pansy, Flying Trapeze. North Wind. II Dottore, 104; Fred Horbeck. Ponca, John Randolph, 10l Depends, 9S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-27
At City Park.

New Orleans, February 26.-The Chy Park card was a good one today. The defeat of Minnie Adams by Monet was the feature. Favorltes won four of the seven races and, except in the steeple- chase. the winners were at short prices. Custus ran a faultless race over the jumps. The weather was cloudy and the track fast.
 First race. three and half furlongs- La'Thorpe. III O. HalD IS to 5, won; Annie Ruskin, 107 CF. PerretD l2 to l, second; Charley Ward, 107 Dealy) s to l. third. Time ;4S 1-5.
 Second race, five and half furlongs- Principla. no (Griffith Il to ?. won; Shelagh, no e. Jones) ' to 1, second; Sallie B. B., 11O GMcIntyre) 12 to l. third. Time, 109 1-5.
 Third race. short course. steeplechase-