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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
Thief Retains Plumber.

SEATTLE, March ll.-When George
Edwards Adam, a self.confessed EN-.
bezzler from the United States assay
Office, gets out Of the %penitentiary at
McNeil's island, six years hence, he
will be a wealthy man, having saved
for himself about $1,000 out of his
populations of gold dust from the pokes
Of the Alaska miners, along with his
investments.
The government is in q peculiar
position regarding Adams case. Pro.
secution was brought against the man
and the government has since been act
ing as collector for the miners who
were defrauded. With practically all
claims filed, only $43 $500 has been
claimed, and the remainder the govern
ment cannot possibly hold, although the
evidence is conclusive that upward OF
$3.50, 600 in gold dust was stolen by
Adams.
Adams was working for $1,000 q
year. Al his rate of living when ar
rested he would not have saved q cen,
in six years, but the government will
be obliged to turf upward OF $500, OO(
over to him when he is liberated.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
TooIe Kills Bond Measure.

HELENA, March 1O.--Seventeen bills
were approved by Governor Toole
yesterda y and one vetoed. The bill
he vetoed related to the bonds of the
state treasurer and provided that all
banks where state funds were deposit
ed should give bonds by q surety COM
pauy equal to the amount of the state
deposits, or where the bonds were
given by bondsmen and not by surety
companies, they should be double the
amount of the deposit. Governor
Toole gave his reasons for not ap-
proving the bill, as follows:
Pursuant to the constitution in
such cases made and provided l here
with file my objection to house bill
No. Ais, entitled IAN Act to amend
section 443 Of the political code of
Montana, relating to bonds to be
given to the state treasurer.
ION March It'll I approved substi.
tute for house bill No. 10, entitled
IAN act to amend sections 443 and
449 of the political code of Montana
and to provide further regulations for
the safe keeping and management Of
public funds in the hands of the state
treasurer, and to increase his official
bond and provide for the payment of
the premium thereon"
ITO approve the present. pill at this
time amending the came section would
unnecessa rily complicate matters, If it
did not destroy the effect OF substitute
for house bill No. 10, the title to which
l have just quoted.
II think that act is sufficiently COM
prehensive to meet all reasonable re-
quirements, and shall take no chances
of invalid ating substitute for house bill
No. 10 by approving this BILL"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
Animals Tint Wecp.

Travellers through the Syrian desert
have seen horses weep from thirst, a
mule has been seen to cry from the
pains Of an injured foot, and camels.
it is said, shed tears in streams. A
cow sold by it's mistress who had
tended It from calfhood wept pitifully.
A young soko ape used to cry from
vexation If Livingstone didn't nurse it
In his arms when it asked him to.
Wounded apes have died crying. and
apes have wept over their young ones
slain by hunters. A chimpanzee train
ed to carry water jugs broke one and
fell a.crying, which proved sorrow,
though it wouldn't mend the jug. Rats.
discovering their young drowned, have
been moved to tears Of grief. A giraffe
which a huntsman's rife had injured
began to cry when approached. Sea
lions often weep over the loss Of their
young. Gordon Cumming observed
tears trickling down the face Of Il
dying elephant. And wen an oranQ
outang when deprived Of its mango
was so vexed that it took to weeping
There is little doubt, therefore, that
animals do cry from grief or weeI
from pain OF annoyance. Harper's
Weekly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
Suit Over Worthless Horse.

BUTTE, March 11.-An interesting
case has been on trial in Judge j. j.
Lynch's court for the past few days,
involving the possession OF q cayuse
and which has now aggregated $500
and costs in the determining of owner.
ship.
The title OF the remarkable case is
B. K. Ray, administrator Of the estate
OF Michael Fitzpatrick, against Mrs.
Thomas Reynolds and others. The
subject Of contention is . bay mare of
uncertain years. She was purchased
by the defendant and when it was at.
tempted to break her she proved an
outlaw and made it miserable for
everyone who owned her. 1t was made
q matter of record that she has
changed hands many times and during
all of these changes she would rather
60 backwards than forward for any OF
her owner
One man, q butcher named Bech-
tell, created considerable amusement
when he declared he owned the animal
three hours and then sold her for So
and was glad to get rid of her at that.
Others gave similar testimony. The
jury was out only a short time and
returned a verdict for the plaintiff iu
the sum of 1925, with no damages for
the loss of services of the mare.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13

other interests of which the iron ore
lands in Minnesota and other states
constitute no mean factor. Senator
Spooner will assume his new duties
May l.
Since the death of NJ. d. Grover,
the Great Northern general counsel,
Mr.. Hill has been casting about for a
strong man to become head Of the Hill
legal forces. AT one time it was ru-
mored that Elihu Root, secretary OF
state, was to be Mr.. HIPS chief legal
adviser, but Mr.. Root could not be
tempted by the salary offered. $4,000
a year.
About six months ago Mr.. Hill per-
~sonally approached Senator Spooner
and offered him the position. 1t is
said that Senator Spooner accepted,
but with the condition that he be given
until May l before assuming bis
duties. To this President Hill agreed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
It Looks Like Graft.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 1.-THE
legislative inquiry into the new stste
capital contr acts and account was be.
gun here today. The investigation grew
out Of allegations made during the late
state campaign that there we're gross
extrsvagsnces, overchsrges and dupli.
cation Of items In the ornsmentatiou
and equipment OF the building.
The capitol WAS built under the direc.
ton Of . capital building commission
at . cost Of e4.000,0 900. 1t was furnish.
ed and equipped by the board of pub.
lie grounds and buildines at . cost OF
nearly %, 000, OOO.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
Reflections Of q Bachelor

One enjoy able thing about not hsv.
ing any money 10 the way you can
abuse those who have.
II the devil told . woman she was
pretty she wonld know he had . good
heart in spite OF his business.
When q man swears of he acts
worse about it than II he had been
blackjacked and robbed by thugs.
You . always tell the color Of the
trimming on . womsn's hat by the
color OF her stockings il it's q rainy
day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
Notice Of Election.

In accordance with An order of the city council
state Of Montana, made and entered on the ed
day of March A. D., 1907, notice ts hereby given
that At . regular annual election to be held IN the
said city Of Fort Benton on Monday. the let day
for each Of the first, second and third wards, oil
of whom will hold Office for . term Of twOy years.
Also : police magistrate and . city treasurer,
each for u term of two years.
The voting places for said election will be ae
follows:
First ward-Att the Choteau House.
Second ward-At the city council rooms.
Third ward-At W. o. Dexter dwelling house.
CHAS. H. GREEN, Mayor.
JNo F. MURPHY, City Clerk.
Fort Benton, March 6, 1907.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
'I3 Central Ave Great Falls
Na8al
In Ill ito stages.
Elv's Cream Balm

oloanoes, soothesand heals
~ diseased membrane.
Neusssoa&as.h md drives
Nay O. eo'a IN ts hssd
$500
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
Didn't Wish to Interrupt.

a husband vas being arraigned in
court in q suit brought by his wife for
cruelty.
~ understand, sir said the Judge,
addressing the husband. that one OF
the indignities you have thowered up.
on your wife is that you have not
spoken to her for three years. lie that
so?"
ut is your homer" quickly answer.
ed the husband.
"Well SIR" thundered the Judge.
why didn't you speak to her may !
ask?"
"Simply," replied the husband, ''be.
cause | didn't want TO interrupt her,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13
Spooner Gets Big Salary.

ST. PAUL, March lit 10 stated
here upon authority that is deemed 10.
impeachable that instead Of going over
to the Hartman lines, John C.
Spooner, OF Wisconsin, resigned the
sen atorship to become general counsel
Of all the Hill interests.
Theee include the Great Northern.
the Northern Pacific and the Burliug.
ton railroads, as we'll as the Great
Northern Steamship company, the
Northern Steamship company and the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13

Few women can look in . milliner's
show window without seeing some.
thing they would be willing to 60 in
debt for.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13

We furnish all kinds of help on short
notice. Help for private families,
hotels, restaurants, also labor for
ranches, railroads, contractors.
Telephone calls and mail orders
receive prompt attention.
2l9la First Ave South.
Telephone 274-L Great Falls Mont
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-13

Cream Balm 10 paaesd into the n~oszils. spesaA
over The nemheane and 10 absorbed. Relief 10 -
nsdiase and . eure lollowa Itis not drytng-6oD
not peodnes 0ssaing. LaFgs siss, - esots asDeae
eists q By nail; Trial Sin. 10 esne.
ILY BROTHERS, g Wasrse shssA New Yok
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
MAJESTIC THEATER HAS
CHANGED MANAGEMENT

Yesterday afternoon a deal was
whereby Ed Gallegher'
longtime resident and well known
citizen. becomes the proprietor OF
that popular and prosperous little
PLAYHOUSE on the corner OF Main and
Sixth street.-The Majestic theater
MIR. Gallagher purchase the business
from Mr.. Teachout, who has con-
Quoted the theater very successfully
for many months past.
The new proprietor will make a
number of improvements that VIII
ada to the comfort and convenience
of the patrons of the Majestic, ana
will not only keep the class OF en-
tertainments up to the usual high
standard, but will add strength to
the programs wherever and when
ever possible.
Mr.. Gallagher is arranging to nave
large metal booth constructed, II
which will be placed the big picture
machine. .,t
The Majestic is one of the pretti
est cleanest and best regulated NOV
ing picture and illustrated song thea
tiers in the west
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
PUEBLo's BIG PLANT
WILL NOT BE IDLE

Pueblo, Colo, Dec. 31.-Condi-
ditions in the Minnequa steel works
are much better now than they have
been for many years-there are but
four departments that are not work
ing.
Ii is stated on good authority that
all these departments will resume
operations before the end of this
week. The rail mill and converter.
which has been shut down for some
time, will be put into operation next
Wednesday. II is doubtful as to
what time the rod mill will be op-
ened; but it is thought that this
department will be ready for work
by the end of this week.
New furnaces and housings are be-
ing constructed In the mill. and it
is stated on good authority that this
department will be ready to handle
the vast amount of work soon af-
ter the first of the year
All the men that have been laid of
since the financial furry have put in
their applications and they will all
be taken back as soon as the steel
works is opened after the first of
the year. This will mean that about
1000 idle men Will be given work.
There are plenty of orders on hand
TO keep the mill working for year.
Recently an order was received for
5000 tons OF steel rails. and this will
necessitate constant work until they
are finished.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
STILL DEEPER GROWS
THE MURDER
MYSTERY
(By Associated pressl !

Newark, n. j.. Dec. s1.-The iden-
tity of the woman whose dead body
was found in Harrison last Thursday
still remains mystery.
The story told by Mrs. Hull, that
the dead woman was her friend Mrs.
Agnes Young. WIS exploded today
when Mrs. Young was found. alive
and well. in New York City. She
is employed there as an accountant
and declared eMphatically that she
had not been In New Jersey on
Christmas day and did not know any
one named Charles Myers. for whom
the police were searching as result
of Mrs. Hull's statements.
Mrs. Young declared that while
she knew Mrs. Hull, she had not seen
her for two years.
II am at loss to understand. ."
she said" why my name has In any
way been connected with the MUIR
der mystery. Mrs. Hull must be de-
mented to tell such a story about
me to the police"
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
THE KIND OF WEATHER
JANUARY HAS GIVEN

The following condition shows the
conditions that have prevailed dur
ing the month of January for per-
iod of ! . years. but must not be con-
strued as forecast of the weather
conditions for the coming month.
The mean or normal temperature
has been 27 degrees. The warmest
month was that of 1907, with an av-
erage of 35 degrees. The coldest
month was that of 1895. with an av-
erage of 20 degrees. The highest
temperature was sc degrees on jan
uary rs, 1908. The lowest tempera-
ture was --V16 degrees on January
&c. 1898.
The average precipitation for the
month has been .5l inch. Average
number of DAYS with .O1 inch or
more, 4. The greatest monthly pre-
ctpitation was 1.24 inches In 1895.
The least monthly precipitation was
aOS inch In 1894. The greatest
amount of precipitation recorded in
any 2I consecutive hours was SO
inch on January IL, 1905.
The greatest amount of snowfall
recorded In any "A consecutive hours
was 5.6 inches on January IL. 1905.
Average number of clear days, Il.
partly cloudy days. s. cloudy days.
..
The prevailing winds are from the
southeast. The average hourly ve-
locity of the wind is miles. The
highest velocity of the wind was 81
miles from the south ON January 2
1899.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
WAS GIRL HANGED
A ROYAL PRINCESS?
tsy Associated Press. =,

st. Petersburg, Dec. 31.-It is re-
ported from Moscow today that the
mysterious girl revolutionist who
threw bomb at the carriage of Gen
eralHersehelman, governor of Mos
cow and who was hanged a few days
ago, is Princess Meshtshirsh. wife
OF the scion of an ancient noble
house.
Herschelman escaped death, but
the woman was injured by the eX-
plosinn of the bomb, After a drum
head court martial, during which she
declined to disclose her identity. she
was promptly hanged.
--.Psincess Meshtshirski disappeared
from her home in st. Petersburg Il
short time before the attempted as
sassination of Herschelman, Decem-
Der A.. Search by her friends and
the police failed TO find her.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31

contracts.
The deceased was widely known in
Grand Junction through his connec
tion with the mountain water propo-
sltion. He made every effort to ge'
the big contract and had considera-
BILE backing. but many people pc
lieved that he was not a responsible
man and dangerous man to entrust
with the construction of a PROPOSE
tIon SO vital to the city and involv-
ing such a great expense. However,
about Is months ago, under the old
CITY council. Mitchell finally succeed
cd I'm securing the couhcil's approval
io his contract and 1t seemed that
tho contract was his in every sense
Of the word: but I. n. Bunting, then
mayor of the city. refused to sign
the contract, setting forth MS rea-
sons for not doing so. being firm Ia
mo belief that Mitchell should not
| he trusted with the contract. Ihus
Mitchell lost the contract. and the
GOOD fortune OF Grand Junction III
moi having its water system placed
In his hands has long since been re-
allied. A.. o,.,, ,o,
n nnmber of months after his failure
10 oct the contract. He then went
to Denver. ,,.s, a..
some months ago he was arres,e,
in Denver for issuing great nulilpel iilpsl
of worthless checks. but he III SOM
manner settled up and got out oil I'M
difficulty. ,t,,cbei
snent some days in the city. He wa
e drinking heavily while he was here
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
Mitchell ENDS
HIS OWN LIFE
After Drinking Wood Alcohol Douglass Mitchell Who Came Near Getting the 100000
Mountain Water System Contract Died TodDk Caused His Ruin and
Domestic Troubles Lead to Suicde-Resided Here For Long
Period And Was Widely Known

For many years II seems that Nit
chell had been addicted to the drink
habit, and at times he was very dis
solute and wild, this being one of the
strongest arguments against letting
him have the big local contract. As
the wears passed the drink habit got
the best of him and for the past two
years he was often under the COM
plete control of drink for days and
days at a time.
Douglass Mitchell, In his normal
condition, was a man of no mean
mental ability, and there were many
touches of refinement about him. He
was a good talker. and always made
an excellent appearance. and on first
introduction usually left one with n
good Impression of the man. But
Mitchell let himself become enslayed
to drink and dissipation and he has
now paid the price. with his own
hand he long ago wrecked a promis-
ing career.
During his long stay in Grand
Junction Mitchell married a woman
Of about his own age from another
city, and this is the wife who claims
that she was grossly mistreated- The
marriage of Mitchell to this lady Gre
ated considerable surprise here NJ
the time, as when he first came to
the city he was accompanied by a
handsome woman whom he intro
dnced as his wife, but who after
wards left the city.
Mitchell was man who made
many acquaintances and he is per
sonally known TO hundreds of peo-
ple In this city and county.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31

Douglass Mitchell, for nearly two
wears resident of Grand Junction
and the man who made every enort
TO secure the contract for the erec-
tion of the Grand Junction noun
tain water system after bond issue
of $500. 900 had been made for the
purpose of building the system dled
This morning in the county hospltal
in Denver, and 1t is believed that ne
intentionally brought about his own
death.
Yesterday Mitchell drank the en-,
fire contents of a large bottle hllei
with wood alcohol. and 1t was from
,ba Effects of this terrible draught OF
deadly fluid that the wretched man
nossed from life. 1t is believed thht
Mitchell drank the wood alcohol win
sricidal intent. Some time aiter TAX,
10 the alcohol Mitchell was touna
In his room in an unconscious cohdi-
lion lie was removed to the hospl'
taI where he never regained con-
sclousness. and this morning death
ended all his troubles. ho
Dificulties with his VIE w whe
claims he had abused her CONSTANT!
or Iate are given as the causes OF
lhi. rash action. His wife IS IN Den
rar al this time, although II Is re
norted that she left Mitchell seVera
douglass Mitchell was 90 year, 1,
ri ape and had resided in Colorau'
FOR many years. He had foiiowe,
+ the BUSINESS of large contract pniiu 'i
ing for years and in his Younger days y
hasore whiskey got the better oil mn
he handled successfully many iare
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
LAYING The PLANS
FOR BISHOPS COMING
Next Tuesday Night Big Informal Re
ception viii BE Held at ST.
NIatthew's.-Nlany Rec
tors Coming.

Bishop Knight, the new bishop OF
western Colorado for the Episcopal
church. Will arrive In Grand June
ton next Tuesday and will be the
guest of Rev and Mrs. c. w, G. Ly-
on.
Preparations are being made to
give Bishop Knight a most cordial
and sincere welcome to Grand juno
tion, and his coming TO the city VIII
be an important event In the local
church circles.
On next Tuesday evening at st
Matthew's rectory an informal re-
ception will be held in honor of the
distinguished churchman. Members
Of the church and their friends VIII
be warmly welcomed at this recep-
tion ard It promises to prove very
happy occasion. Here opportunity
win be offered all TO meet and greet
Bishop Knight
On Wednesday evening the mis-
sionary service will be held at the
church. This will be attended and
participated in BY nearly all of the
Episcopal rectors OF western Colora-
do who will reach the city Wednes-
day from their various homes. Bish-
op Knight win also take part In this
service.
There will probably be other ser
vices and enjoyable events during
the visit Of Bishop knight to the
city. There Is no doubt that the
members OF the church and their
friends will give the bishop n hearty
welcome to Grand Junction.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
BIG BOMB
IS THROWN
Assassns Cause Fatal Explosion in Stock Exchange Appar
emily With Intention Of Destroying
Millions in Securities
CBy Associated Press }


Rome. Dec. 31.-A dynamite bomb
was exploded in the stock exchange
in this city today.
Up to the present time 1t is as
certained that is persons were
wounded Some Of the injured were
buried under portions of the build
ing which collapsed
Firemen, policemen and troops
have been hurried to the scene and
are now engaged in calming the ex-
element and conducting the work of
rescue.
II is supposed that the bomb was
thrown with the intention of prevent
ing the customary liquidation at the
end of the month.
A rood of the courtyard of the ex-
change collapsed from the force OF
the explosion.
The explosion occurred shortly be-
fore 4 pm.
The stock exchange is situated in
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
INDICTMENTS
ARE RETURNED
(By Associated Press,


San Francisco. Dec 31.-The
grand jury last night returned four
indictments for alleged embezzle-
mont against the officials of the Cal
ifornia Safe Deposit * Trust Com
pany.
Walter j. Bartnett was indicted on
one count in connection with the dis
appearance of 10000; ]. Dalzell
Brown on one count for the alleged
mlsappropriation of $4,000, and
James Treadwell on two counts of
embezzlement.
Bench warrants were issued and
bail fixed at $50. 200 for Brown. S35.-
600 for Bartnett, and $4,000 on
one charge against Treadwell and
S2b.000 on the other.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
POSSE IS AFTER
THREE NEGRO FIENDS
Especial to The sentinel.l

Wheeling. w. Va, Dec. 31.=Pos-
ses led by bloodhounds are pursu-
ing trio of negro robbers, who
early this morning bound Edward
Hutchinson, night operator in the
little railroad station in Clairington,
O., to his chair. saturated his clothes
with kerosene and burned him to
death in the ruins of the building.
A triple lynching is feared If the
robbers are caught.
Clew to the identity of the flends
was supplied by Hutchinson himself.
who licked message over the wire
while he was bound. The wires were
then cut by the robbers, and the OPP
orators along the line stood helpless.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31

the central portion of the city. An
immense crowd at once congregated.
AS soon as the police and troops
arrived they took charge of all ap-
proaches.
Fear of other outrages suddenly
possessed the throng and the people
fled to places of safety. In the rush
a number were slightly injured.
Ambulances and doctors have been
summoned and are busily at work
caring for the injured that have been
brought out of the ruins.
The total number of casualties is
six.
II Is believed that the explosion
was Intended to prevent the usual
liquidation at the end of the month.
The plan was to destroy the millions
of securities, but the explosion oc-
CURED too late. as nearly all the Sc
eurities had been removed and the
liquidation was over.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-31
COLVIN IS GUILTY
OF MINING
FRAUD
dBy Associated Press.O

Chicago, Dec. 31.-t'rcderici< G.
Colvin was today found guilty In the
United States district court of using
The mails 10 promote fraudulent
mining scheme.
According to the evidence, Coivin
purchased IA worthless mine at Sa-
Ida, Colo, organized the Boston,
Colorado Mining Company with u
capital of S1,OOO.O0O and sold the
stock at from % TO 90 cents a share.
Under the verdict Colvin is liable
TO Imprisonment for u years or
fine of 81, 800 or both.