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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-10-02
CONTROLLED BY COMBINE.
Government Agents investigating Big
Packing House Trust.

CHICAGO, Sept. 27.-Investig alton
of the big packing house trust now
under way by government officials 10
alleged to have developed that ten
men in Chicago compose the dynamic
force of q formidable list of corpora.
tions that control prices from those of
meat on the hooi to shoes, and from
breadstuffs to cattle transportation.
These ten men are asserted to hold
the balance upon the worlds supply
OF the commonest necessities of life:
J. Ogden Armour, E. F. Swift, Ira N.
Morris, Thos. E. Wilson, 8. A. Nc.
Roberts. L. F. Swift, Edward Morris,
T. J. Connors, Arthur Meeker, l.. A.
Carton.
The most casual newspaper reader
will readily recognize the list as be-
ing from the inside of the big packing
plants of Chicago. That fact becomes
significant when it is stated that they
are all directors of the came corpora.
tion-the National Packing company,
organized under the laws of New Jer.
sey, with a capitaliz Of SIS, 900, =
600. The directorate controls the fol-
lowing:
The price of meat to all consumers.
The price of cattle to all breeders.
The price of leather to all factories,
and thus, incidentally:
The price of shoes.
The grain trade is controlled, and,
it follows:
The price of bread.
Thus without taking such endless
details as the fertilizer market, where
the trust controls the price that a far.
mer pays for his fertilizer, it appears
that the latest fight of the government
in the trust field is directed to two
chief essentials of life-bread and
meat.
That the big ten at Chicago has
raised the price of these things to the
consumer and made no corresponding
increase in prices paid for raw ma
terial is the chief assertion of the
government, aud it is upon this gen.
eral line that the most interesting
trust fight in the country is now be.
ing planned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-10-02
Great Northern Gave Rebates.

DENVER, Sept. 26.-In a circul ar
issued by the United States circuit
court of appeals, sitting in Denver,
the Judgment of the district court for
Minnesota against the Great Northern
Railway company in the rebate cases
was practically afimed.
The ac, Of granting rebates was ad-
mi,ted by the Great Northern Rail.
road company at the trial, and the
orly question presented by the rail-
way company was whether or not the
Elkins act of 1908, making it an Of.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-10-02

tense and fixing punishment for grant
ing rebates, was repealed by the Hep.
burn act of 1906 in such way that
there after there would be no prosecu-
ton or punishment of offenses com.
mitted prior to the repeal. The dis
trict court ruled against this conten.
ton OF the railway company, and
hence the appeal to the circuit court
of appeals.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-10-02
TRIBUTE TO M'KINLEY.
Dedication Of National Monument 3,
The Martyr President.

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 30.-With an
address by President Roosevels, in
which be gave . glowing and tender
tribute to the martyr president, the
Mckinley national monument was
dedicated today.
Governor Harris Of Ohio, presided
at the exercises and on the speakers
stand with the president were cabinet
members, supreme court justices, sen-
ators. representatives, foreign embas-
sadors and diplomats and many other
distinguished men. Seventy five
thousand strangers were In Canton to
witness the ceremonies. The presi.
dent spoke briefly and with much feel.
ing. He said in part:
1--WE have gathered together today
to pay our need Of respect and affec-
ton to the memory of William Nc
Kinley, who as president won place
in the hearts of the American people
such as but three or four of all the
presidents of this country have ever
won. He was of singular uprightness
and purity Of character, alikecin pub
lie and private life; citizen who
loved peace, he did his duty faith.
fully and we'll for four years of war
when the honor of the nation called
him to arms. AS congressman. as
governor Of his state, and finally as
president, he rose to the foremost
place among our statesmen, reaching
q position which would. satisfy the
keenest ambition; but he never lost
that simple thoughtful kindness to-
ward every human being, great or
small, lofty or humble, with whom he
was brought into contact, which so
endeared him to our people. He had
to grapple with more serious and
complex problems than any president
since Lincoln, and yet, 9while meeting
every demand OF craftsmanship, he
continued to live q beautiful and
touching family life, q life very
healthy for this nation to. see in its
foremost citizen: and now the woman
who walked in the shadow ever after
his death, the wife to whom his loss
was a calamity more crushing than i,
could be to any other human being,
lies beside him here In this same sep-
ulcher.'
Following the presidents address
the thousands Of spectators Joined ir
singing "The Star Spangled Banner,
sending up a mighty volume o! mel
ody that was heard throughout the
city. James Whitcomb Riley recitec
a poem prepared for the occasion.
The Mckinley national monumen
was erected at cost of half million
dollars aud was paid for by funds
gathered from every state and terri
tory of the Union. An additiona
$lOO, 200 has also been raised for a,
endowment fund, from the earnings O
) which the magnificent marble memor
ial will be maintained and kept in re
pair.
: The mausOleum proper is construct
ed entirely OF pink Milford granite
and the interior finished with Knox
vile marble. The Mckinley Nationa
Memorial association number, anon
its honorary members President Roc
sevelt and the governors of every stat
and territory in the Union.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-10-02

gumbo in Chicago and Omaha are re-.
ported to be equal to the best brick
made anywhere. A Chicago firm
which made q test is putting in .
plant at Fort Pierre to manufacture
the gumbo into building material.
Citizens Of the town feel this is to
become the great brickmaking center
of the northwest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-10-02
Make Bricks From Gumbo.

PIERRE, S. d., Sept. 2s.-Fort Pierre
people believe they have something
almost equal to gold mine in their
gumbo hills, as test brick made from
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-10-02
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Washington State journal. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1907-1911, 1907-12-19

phone rang. She went to the tele-
phone herself.
whats that you say? Can't come?
Why, that's too bad. But you will be
here tomorrow, of course? What!
VIII send note? Yes. Well, come as
early as you can
An hour later the note came. Mrs.
Botsford read 1t with perplexed face,
then passed 1t to her husband.
Il didn't know she spelled her name
that way, John" she said, Though Of
course we never saw 1t spelled out
I'm afraid she's not so well educated
as we thought. And Of course a lovers
opinion isn't always reliable. Poor
Edwardv'
Mr.. BotsfOrd nodded vaguely and
opened the note. which read:
Dear Mr.. and Mrs. Botsford-Sorry 1
cannot come according to agreement.
Imperative summons elsewhere. VIII see
you tomorrow. Faithfully, etc,
M. LEHKNOCKs.
Rather abrupt for good form, isn't
it," queried Mr.. BOtsford. 1.-The name
might masquerade almost any nation
atty that's foreign, but never mind,
Julia We must be as nice to her as
we can for Edwards sake"
At 8 o'clock that night after the
palms and mistletOe and holly had
been arranged Sarah suddenly burst
upon them with face full of cOnsterna-
ton.
THE chef" she gasped. shes gone
left entirely. was at the range.
watchin' the turkey. an she come in
with her hat on an said that every
thing was ready. so could attend to It
now. an she left this note for ye."
But why did she go?' gasped Mrs
Botsford. Il thought
''She said everything was all ready
Sarah repeated stolidly. IAN that ]
could attend to it now. There" as Il
clear car tinkle sounded outside; that's
her car startin' now. She said she
wanted to catch the O'clock
Mrs. Botsford opened the note with
trembling fingers. As she read she
frowned. looked mortified, laughed
and finally passed the note to her hus
band, with shining eyes. She's all
right" was her only comment. The
note read:
Dear Mrs. Botsford-You really must
forgive me. l had an errand downtown
and so called at your house an hour
earlier than | intended, thinking that
would stop there awhile. and then per
haps you and l would do the GRAND to-
gether. sight of your lovely chrysan-
themums drew ME straight through the
gate to the side entrance. Then yo,
opened the door. and some way We drifted
into the kitchen before l quite realized
what l was doing. Then your straits
and a remembrance of former trumphs
conspired to do the rest. | really do love
cooking and have taken lot of courses
in special things. ] think ! have excelled
myself this time and believe you will be
satisfied with the result. Sarah and the
second girl can manage the rest very
nicely. | shall do my errand now and
Will stay with my aunt at the Marl-
borough tonight II will be more con-
venient. You may expect us quite early
tomorrow morning. Lovingly.
MARGUERITE LENOX
Washington State journal. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1907-1911, 1907-12-19

NOW YOU MAY LEAVE NE IN CHARGE"
the fact of her coming In cab and be-
ing well dressed was significant of SO
day.
Mrs. BOtsford did not wait for the
second girl to answer the bell, but hur-
ried to the side entrance. The Occa-
sion was too mOmentOus for ceremony.
As she threw open the door the girl
was bending over fine clump of late
chrysanthemums that We're smiling
daringly into the very teeth of winter
Mrs. Botsford's heart warmed toward
her instantly. A girl who could bend
over flowers with that look was not an
the girl smiled, nodded and came for
ward Mrs. Botsford almost caught her
in her arms
"Oh. my dear" she cried, without
giving the chef an opportunity to
speak, ''yOu don't know how glad am
to see you! | will take you right into
the kitchen. and Sarah will show you
where everything is. | shall not make
suggestion, for | see you are perfect
ly capable. Only do make il just as
as comprehensive rs you can. Miss
LenOx is accustomed to everything,
and-and l want to make her like me
so much and to please Edward"
She had been hurrying the chef
through the hall to the kitchen. At
the door, to her surprise, the chef
pressed light kiss upon her forehead.
IF you are as nice to Miss LenOx as
you are to me-" she smiled, Il think
she will like you. Now you may leave
me In charge. | will do the beet
can"
/ Mrs. Botsford returned to the draw.
ing room. rubbing her forehead
thoughtfully.
whats the matter, Julia" her hus
band asked-"another headache"
'N-nO," doubtfully; that's where the
chef kissed me. l never had a CIR
kiss me as soon before. But l DOM
care IL only she diffuses her artist soul
through the cooking. She has an art
1T soul, John. saw 1t in her eyes"
1t 3 o'clock she was again at the
W1nA0w, but there was no eaxriaSs II
G1Uht. Two miautes later The ~
Washington State journal. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1907-1911, 1907-12-19
An Xmas Mistake
By FRANK n. SWEET.

copyright. 1907. by Frank H. Sweet
CT. NICHOLAS was resting
- From his Christmas work at last,
The gifts had all been given,
The holidays were past,
And, doing in his armchair,
With his cat upon his knees,
The good saint smoked his honest pipe
And took his honest ease.
But something reused him quickly.
He started from his seat.
A soldier bold, q maiden fair,
Were knseiins at his feet.
"et. Nicholas" the maiden cried,
"eshoId my fearful plight!
These wounds have been inflicted
Since that dreadful, dreadful night
When you left me in the stocking
Of . being ! dare not NAME"
Che paused. The soldier raised HE
And said: ~ blush with shame
To stand before your saintship
In the dress you now behold,
But the way ! have been treated
Makes MY very blood run cold.
I've been nursed and kissed and cod
died;
I've been rocked and sung to sleep,
Washington State journal. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1907-1911, 1907-12-19
&@ChristmasC Chef
By DAVIS TRACY.

Copyright. 1907. by c. N. Lurie.l
'"D I'D you get one. John?"
Mrs. Botsford spoke eager
ly. almost Historically.
Yes: l sent her round to
the Kitchen entrance"
Can she cOok?'
"She is neat and very nice looking"
Mr.. Botsford temporized defensively.
"'She says she can do every kind Of
housework from up garnet to down Gel
lar"
But can she cook-fancy dishes,
mean?'
"She says that she had quite a repu-
tation at home for plain, wholesome
cooking, and she is willing to learn.
told her what you wanted"
Mrs. Botsford dropped upon stool
her eyes filling.
"Oh, John" she calculated, Its II
O'Clock now. and Cousin Edwards fan
Gee is coming at 3 o'clock to stay until
Saturday, and she and Edward and
some of her people will be here for
Christmas dinner tomorrow. and you
know have never seen the girl or any
of them. We must have things nice
The girls worth a clear million in her
own right. Oh. John. why need our
cook get sick at such a time and
Mrs Botsford was becoming incoher-
ent, but John nodded comprehendinSly.
"But what else could do? There's
a corner on servants. especially cooks,
at this season. The only suggestion Of
one besides Sarah was ten dollar 4
day chef who commences on regular
Job Monday. OF course you don't
want a chef for two days
Mrs. BOtsford sprang to her feet, her
face suddenly radiant.
1.-THE very thing" she cried. "He
can do the art work and your cook the
Washington State journal. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1907-1911, 1907-12-19

She waited until her husband re-
turned from the telephone. nodding.
Says the chef will be up at o'clock
sharp. Julia. Now I'll go downtown
and order the Christmas trimmings
and things
At 1 O'Clock sharp cab rolled up to
the door. and a girl alighted. Mrs.
BOtsford's cOuntenance fell little,
but rose as the girl opened the gate
and went toward the side entrance. It
was the chef. though but a girl, and
Washington State journal. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1907-1911, 1907-12-19
For the Present.

II am very glad to learn said the
girl friend who had come to spend the
Christmas holidays with her, ''that You
are on good terms with Mr.. Smiley for
the present"
EYES," replied Miss smirhsy. "3ust
fse TIE present, you now."
Washington State journal. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1907-1911, 1907-12-19
In the Kitchen.

Miss Ella (the cook Go long. now.
Mislah Johnsing. How dare yo' kiss
nah ruby lips?
Mr.. Johnson Fo' de Lawd Miss
Jacksin.. Nh jess c0uldn' ersist claim
in dc privilege when All seen dat mis-
tletoe
Miss Ella-What mistletoe yO' all
talk in bout?
Mr.. Johnson-W'y, dat hangin fom
de shelf right 'bove yO' beautiful haid.
Miss Ella-Huh! OATS nothin but a
bunch O. spinach!
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. $. Freeman and Mrs.
n. A. Gotham were visitors from Harvey
Yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. T.. l.. Sheitles arrived
from Calvert yesterday and are guests Of
Mrs. w. n. Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. c. Ayers returned TO
Dallas yesterday after visit 70 Mr.. and
Mrs. Jno. +. Hsnway.
Messn. Mays and Smith Of Grimes
county brought Us head Of hogs to the
Bryan marke, yesterday.
For Rent-Nice Ave room house. Good
stables. plenty Of water and room. Apply
to Mrs. X. V. Kernole. 81
Mrs. w. X. Howell and Mrs. o. y.
Preston and baby Of Navaso,a are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Howell.
Mis-. A. p. Gallaiin Of ElkhaFt left for
her home yesterday after a visit to relatives
In the Cottonwood community.
EIon Stuart, who has been serving the
n. & +. {. as cotton clerk, has returned
to his duties as local baggage master.
Bishop Seth Ward arrived from Houston
yesterday and Is the guest of Prof. and
Mrs. Horace South while in the city.
Mrs. W. p. Franklin and adopted daugh-
ter, Amelia. OF Cross, Grimes county, are
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. 5. II. Franklin.
Iohn y. Hines for Fire. Life. Tornado,
Plate Glass and Bond Insurance. Office
in Smith Building. Phone l6l. 24'f
For hne fresh bread and eakes Of al
kinds call at the Texas Bakery. Careful
atteniion 20 special orders. Phone 20
Mrs. Otto Boehme.
MIS-. T. NJ. Ewing o: Myers was in the
city yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing bAve
recently moved from Pitt BIS " their
new home at Myers.
Attention is invited TO the new advertise
ment OF the Brazos Valley Marble and
Granite Works. c. L. Hilger, proprietor,
In this issue.
Immense assortment OF gold and gold
filled bracelets Of the laies, designs just re-
ceised at Jno. NJ. Caldwells. Ladies, call
and make your selections early. y
Joe GrOginski wen, to Dallas Yesterday
in response to a message announe
Ing the dangerous illness OF his sister. Mrs.
Simon, who is fi,y-eieh, wears OLD. She
was no, expected to live.
The eolored teachers institute of Brafos
county met yesterday for two days ses-
lion at the eolored public school building |
IN this city. The meeting is marked by
rood attendance and an exeellsa, program.
Roadmas,er ]. c. Mckinney OF the In
and Grea, Northern has receiv- |
. 4 instructions to increase all wages In his
department, from 10 to IS per cent. over
1906. This only affects unoreanired labor
.rs Of the division.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02
FIRE AT HARRISBURG.
Several Business Houses Either De-
stroyed or Badly Damaged.

Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. L. Eight
buildings in the center OF the business
district were either destroyed or bad
" damaged by fire early Friday. In
volving a loss estimated at 100000.
The Grand Opera House block. at
Third and Walnut streets. In which
there were Ave stores. was completely
destroyed The Duncan building. on
the opposite side OF Third street. oc-
cupied by three stores and a pool
room. was also destroyed. The Park
hotel Columbus hotel was badly dam.
AGED by fire and water. The United
Telephone company's building. Secur-
,ty Trust building. Bijou theatre. Ro-
senhon's photograph studio. College
block. Harrisburg Gas company build
Ing and buildings occupied by Harris
burg Cycle and Typewriter company
and Is. +. G.. Hoover jeweler. were
also damaged The FIRE started from
an explosion in Pyne's hat store In the
opera house block.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02

Senator senter Introduces His Inter
urban Railway Bill.

Austin. Feb. 1.-The senate was In
session only n few minutes Friday.
having adjourned until Monday morn
ing to give the,committees a chance to
work on important measures.
The most important matter In the
senate Friday was the introduction OF
a bill by Senator Senter 10 authorize
interurban railways TO transport pas
sengers, freight and express and de.
clare them common carriers. The bill
also provides that such interurban
companies shall make reports 10 the
railroad commission or methods OF
methods OF transacting business. but
the commission Is TO have no power
under the proposed act 20 enforce
schedules for transportation OF passen.
gers or freight and express. but all
such power shall be reserved TO the
legislature.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02

Bcall Chatham went TO Mesia yesterday.
A. A. Farley visited Calvert yesterday.
Mrs. w. E. Harris Is visiting at Bench
DR.. w. n. Oliver visited Millioan yes
fday.
]. c. Gilpin Of Kuuen was In the city
stefday.
l.. NJ. Hal,om of Benchley was In town
esterday.
Extra nice yellow yam swee, potatoes.
lowell Bros. ~
John Kosarek of smeiana was in the
isy yesterday.
Dave II. Shapiro OF Houston was in the
ity yesterday.
DIR. Julius Zuleh OF Zuleh was in the
iiy yesterday.
4 @. w. Graham of Harvey was in the
ity Yesterday.
Mr.. aud MIS-. =. III. Attn returned 10
fumford yesterday.
For the best OF everything in life insur-
nee see K. G. Tabor. 4stf
w. X. Parker Of Thompson Greek called
"a the Eagle yesterday.
Don't le, me forget to see X. G. Tabor
kboui that life insurance. ASH
Frank Williams was here from Gross.
Grimes county. Yesterday.
J. n. and J. p. Royder Of wellbon
were in the city Yesterday.
For Remit hrec nice unfinished rooms.
Apply to Miss Sallie Cook so
Joe Sample. w. X. Ball and william
Johnson were here yesterday.
l.. b. and J. ID. Williams OF Green's
Prairie were in the city Yesterday.
Ed. Broadway and Miss velma Broad
awsy are visiting at Madison,ille.
Henry Kurten and Ed Sehram were visi-
Tors from the Kur,en community yes,er-
lay.
r. S. Henderson and J. L. Locke,t were
'isi,ors to this CITY from Cameron yes,er-
lay.
Prudence and good business judgmen
'uggesi that you should at all times keep
gour life and property well insured. Con
ult Jno. b. Hines for anything In the In.
uranee line. Once In Smith Building
Phone l6i. 2stf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02
TRAIN SCHEDULES.

l.. q G. N. SCHEDULE
. 100 North bound. .... 1910 a. m
10i South hound. ..... Sos .. m
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02

Mrs. v. +. Eehols of Edge is the CUES,
Of Mrs. Lula MeMiehael.
Judge w. ]. Moore has returned from
Middleton, Leon county, and has been
spending several days with his family near
College. He mas arranged his affairs in
Leon county so rs to remain most of the
time at his home in this county.
Word was received here yesterday that
young man named Jack Willis was
shot and killed a, Navasota Thursday
niehi.w. B. Royall. formerly Of the Col
lege community, is alleged to have done
the shooting. Particulars oou,t not be
definitely learned yesterday. w. c. Boyett.
X. NJ. Nall, X. X. Royal. Hugh Royal.
and Judge A. C. Board wen, to ,Navasota
yesterday afternoon.
Representing the best OF companies in
all lines OF insurance. I invite a liberal
share Of your business in 1907. Careful
and prompt attention to all business en,rusi-
ed. Once upstairs in Smith Building
Phone l6i. lno. B. Hines 2isf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02
THOMPSON ACQUITTED.
on Second Trial Temple Man 10 A.
Judged Not Guilty.

Georgetown. Tex. Feb. AFTER q
trial Of nearly 4 week the jury in the
r. W. Thompson case returned a YER
dict OF not guilty Friday morning.
Thompson. who IL n resident Of TEN.
pie. was charged with the killing at
Granger Of VIII Fisher In April. 1908
On a former trial he was given ave
years. The court OF criminal appeals
granted Thompson a new trial. There
were about 500 witnesses from Bell
and Williamson counties
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02
AFTER NOSE kEErER.
Second Annual Campaign Of Ester'
nlnstlon Beqins az New Orleans.

rninstiou Begins az New Orleans.
New Orleans. Feb. 1.-The second
annual mosquito campaign. the object
Of which is TO prevent an outbreak OF
fellow fever AT New Orleans. began
Friday and will continue until frost
next November. Because Of the fact
that there was not a single case OF
fever here In 1906 great medical and
public interest attaches TO the cam
paiGn. Two hundred men will be en-
ployed inspecting cisterns and search
In sfor sink holes or pools where mos
quitoes might propagate.
Advices 10 the state board OF health
from Central America say the state
Of cleanliness and sanitation there
makes II probable no great danger is
to be anticipated from that section
this year.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02

Mrs. V. T. Eehols Of Edge is the CUES,
Of Mrs. Lula McMiehael.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday services aithe free Baptist church
are announced As follows Sunday school
at GAS a. m. Christian Endeavor $50 p.
m. Preaching by the pastor. Rev. J. J..
Tatum, 7;3o p. m.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-02
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Services are announced As follows for the
PRESBYTERIAN church Sunday, Sunday
school s,4s a. m. Preaching by the pas
tor. DIR. ]. ID. West, at II a. m. and 7sis
p. m. Westminster League $50 p. m.
All are cordially invited.