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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
WEDNESDAY, DEC. II, 1907.
CHANGES IN LAND LAWS.

According to advices from ASH
ington, several measures that con-
template changes in the land laws
will be considered by the sixtieth
congress-. One of the first bills in.
troduced the past week proposes that
the provisions of the Kincaid act be
extended to certain parts of Montana,
the measure being introduced by Sen.
ator Dixon. The bill authorizes home.
stead entries of $40 acres upon land
that cannot be brought under cultiva-
ton, and may be used for pasturage.
1t is announced that the Burkett
leasing bill, which was defeated in
the last congress-, will be revived in q
modified form. It proposed that va.
cant grazing lands be placed under
the control of the secretary of agri.
culture, who was authorized to charge
fees for their use. The Burkett bill,
as presented At the last session OF
congress, met with strong opposition
from senator's representing the western
states.
Several changes in the land laws
have been recommended by a public
lands commission that was appointed
about three years ago, and the ma.
tional administr alton strongly favors
such legislation. In his recent mes.
sage to congress, the president made
this reference to the range leasing
problem:
The federal government should have
control of the range, whether by per.
nit or lease, as local necessities may
determine. Such control could eur
the great benefit of legitimate fencing,
while at the same time securing and
promoting the welfare of the country.
In some places it may be that the
tracts Of range adjacent TO the home
steads of actual settlers should be
allotted to them s~everally or in com.
mon for the summer grazing Of their
stock. Elsewhere it may be that a
lease system would serve the purpose;
the leases to be temporary and sub.
ject to the rights of settlement, and
the amount charged being large
enough merely to permit Of the eftici
ent and beneficial control of thu
range by the government, and of the
payment to the county OF the equiva
lent of what it would otherwise receive
in taxes.
The destruction Of the public range
will continue until some such laws a.
these are enacted. Fully to proven
the fraud in the public lands which
through the joint action Of the inter
ior department and the department o
justice, we:have been endeavoring t(
prevent, there must be further legis
.~lation, and especially a sufficient ap
preparation to permit the department
of the interior to examine certain
classes of entries on the ground be
fore they pass into private ownership
The government should part with it
title only to the actual home-maker
not to the proit-maker who does nc
Ear to make a home. Our prime OF
ject Is to secure the rights and guar
the interests Of the small rsnchman
the mar who plows and pitches ha
for himself. 1t is this small ranch
man, this actual settler and hone
maker, who in the long run is mos
hurt by permitting thefts Of the publ
land in whatever form.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Up or Down?

II have a pretty waist she said
Her smile was half divine
"Of silken stuff; the color's red.
Now. don't you think it's fine?'
It buttons down the back. you see,
And perfect Ia its At.
Now. hubby. dear. with me agree
That l look swell in IT,"
II think 1t elegant and SWELL"
Her husband made reply.
''Besides. It fits you mighty WELL"
And then he heaved a sigh.
"You say 1t buttons down the back.
Then why do you in haste
Me with this plea so oft attack:
please button up my waist7'"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Defense Of the Back Door.

Our military chiefs are at present
deeply concerned about the immedi-
ate rear Of our coast defenses. Coast
Notifications as constructed ut present
are not walled up in the rear in the
style Of ancient forts, but the batteries
are exposed to attack from the rear
Guns and troops are now arranged to
fight Oh the front only. The lei who
operate the guns are highly trained
electricians and ordnance experts and
not the all round soldiers who would
be needed to turn on an enemy sneak
ing up from the rear.
What Is wanted IN a fight are men
who know no purely tactical front.
but who ron and fight on the side
where the enemy happens to be. The
Confederate General Forrest brought
this style of warfare down to an art.
In the heat of battle once an aid rush
ed up to him with the news that 4
force of the enemy was coming up to
attack his fighting column In the rear.
WAL" said Forrest, with Impotence.
when we turn around wun't we be
on their r'ar?" 1t always ended that
way with Forrest. Though often II
prised, he was never undone by "a
attacks.
In creating a special force to guard
the back door Of our one sided FORTH
cations it is proposed to utilize the
militia in the coast states and have
the men trained for artillery support
The militia corps would constitute &
coast artillery reserve and be read,
to fight with small arms from the real
or help ut the big guns fighting war
ships In front.
HELENA. Dec. 6.-Representative
Of union boilermakers of this stat
have left for ST. Paul to attend a con
ference between the representatives O
the union and the Great Northern an
Northern Pacific railways in an effor
to settle the strike which has existe,
several months. The boilermaker
declare that only the fine weather ha
permitted the roads to operate thei
I trains at AL.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-11
Humor on0 Philosophy
ny DUNCAN N. SMITH
THE DELIGHTFUL HYPOCRITE

Still you like to meet him
And to hold his gaze
Though YOU know he's lying
When he sings you praise,
But it's gratifying
AT his feet to sit.
Even though you're certain
He's q hypocrite.
Surely you are, dearest,
Wise enough to know
That the things he tells you
Cannot all be so.
Still you sit enchanted.
Feeling fine and stout,
Taking in the tAffy
That he dishes out.
Pleasanter to meet him
Than the friend SO frank
Who makes free to tell you
That your stuff Is rank,
Who op.nes his duty
Is to call you down
Lest you should get somewhat
Larger than the town.
Yes, it strikes the fancy
OF the average wight
To be told he's handsome.
Witty. brave and bright,
And. :runsfixed and happy,
Fcc'."E fine and At.
He VII, sit and listen
TO the hypocrite.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
VERMONT AT JAMESTOWN
Six Vermonters to be Sent at no
Expense to Them With Just
Little Effort.

Vermont will take part In the James
town exposition. which promises to be
one of the greatest undertakings of the
kind in the history of this country.
The Burlington Daily Free Press has
devised plan whereby six Vermonters
may make the trip to the jamestown
exposition at no expense, and interesting
side trips thrown in.
In another part of this paper details of
the Free Press plan are set forth.
A little effort and you can attend the
great exposition without dollar of ex-
penditure on your part. Read the ad-
vertisement carefully and if you desire
further information write the Free
Press, Burlington, VT, and every detail
of the affair will be cheerfully given you.
Make up your mind to sac jamestown
and her great exposition.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
SHARKS 8ORO

A very pretty wedding took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius
Ladoo February 6, when their only
daughter, Winnie Madge, was united in
marriage to Ernest X. Eddy. The cere-
mony was performed at ~ M, by the
Rev G. II. Grey under an arch of ce lar
and bitter sweet berries. The bridal
party entered the room to the strains Of
Lohengrin's bridal march, played by Hiss
Blanche Varney. The bride was gOwned
in white silk and her travelling costume
was dark red velour. The color scheme
in the dining room was green and white.
Miss Lottie Varney presided at the punch
bowl, and refreshments consisting OF ice
cream and cake were served by Mrs. r.
S. Ferguson and Miss Blanche Varney.
The happy couple left on the afternoon
train for points in New Hampshire. A
large number of presents of china, cut
glass. silver and furniture, testified to
the good will and esteem in which Mr..
and Mrs. Eddy are held.
Mrs. Hulett of Dandy is visiting hei
son, Gale Hulett.
Mrs. L. g. Ferguson who has beer
very i'll. is improving
Presiding Elder Dow preached at the
Methodist church Sunday morning ano
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Fowler and
daughter, Edith of East Bethel, were
called here by the illness of Mrs. Fowler
mother, Mrs. l.. G. Ferguson.
The Rev. G. H. Grey posed Sunday
in Waterbury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
COUNTY NEWS.
GRANVILLE

Joseph Ellis of Bethel was in town the
last of the week. the guest of his daugh-
ter Mrs. Eddie Wilson
Frank Wilson. who has been in Bethel
the past three months has returned to
town and is employed by D. n Rice.
There was social dance last Friday
night in the Ladies Hall
Mr.. and Mrs. Fyfield have finished
work for Mr.. Robinson at the Deer Hol-
low camp and returned to their home on
the Timothy Eaton farm.
Mrs G.. f Wilson has so far recovered
from her recent illness as to be able to
ride out
John Ford of Mortified spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with his parents.
MIR. and Mrs. A. H. Ford.
Miss Lillian Hubbard was in Waitsfield
last Friday to attend the funeral of Ma
thaniel Boyce.
Mrs. Rose Whitney has returned from
Warren where she has been visiting
friends.
Mr.. McArty and family of Hancock
have moved to the Robinson Camp in
Deer Hollow.
Charles Whitney of Mortified is in
town visiting his mother, Mrs. Rose
Whitney.
Will Sherley and II. H. Hubbard were
in Roxbury Sunday.
O. F. Kennedy who has been on the sicl
list since Dec. is very much better; II
A. Briggs who has assisted in care OF
him has returned to his home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
NEW ENGLAND NOTES.

The National Association of Wool
Manufacturers at their annual banquet in
Boston urged its members to openly
repudiate the assumed authority of
Gov. Guild and oppose his tariff policy.
n. w. Hobbs, Concord lawyer, has
filed petition in the probate court at
Exeter, N. h., asking for the appoint
ment of a messenger to take charge of
the property of the New England Breed
er's club and it is believed by many this
is the beginning of the end of that fam
GUS organization.
The nomination of Charles X. Darling
of Boston for United States marshal for
another term will be sent to the Senate
soon.
The House of the New Hampshire
Legislature has killed the bill providing
for a new $1,000 900 State House by a
vote of 2l0 to 1870.
The House in the Connecticut Legis-
lature refused to forbid Gen. Brayton,
the lobbyist, from entering the Rhode
Island building at jamestown.
A bill has been introduced in the
Maine Legislature that would impose q
fine of 5000 on any State official accept
ing free pass.
Francis f. Chagnon of Springfield
Mass, has brought suit for $5.00t
against the Central Vermont railway
He claims that he was put off a car by
that company in cold and dreary plac,
and caught cold which was followed b,
severe sickness.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
EAST MONkTON.

Miss Flora Berg finished her second
term of school on Kaolin Hill Friday
and has returned to Vergennes, She will
start the first of April for Detroit, Mich,
where she will visit relatives several
months.
Benjamin Williams of Lincoln is visit
ing his brother, w. r. Williams.
II. B. Williams is ill with pneumonia.
Ed. Lamb is having extensive repairs
made on the interior of his home.
George Morgan is reported as gaining.
Mary Roscoe is at home from East
Addison.
Miss Lefty Barnum, who has been ill
with the grip is better.
Ivan Garron will work for Edward
Palmer the coming season.
The party at Mrs. Kara Eaton's Friday
evening was largely attended and very
enjoyable games were played and light
refreshments served. Music for dancing
was furnished by Mrs. Mabel Collomer
of Bristol and Benjamin Williams of Lin
coin The singing by Mrs. Eaton, Mrs.
Collomer, and her brother Vern Weaver,
was much enjoyed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
STATE OF VERMONT.

Having been appointed member of
the Executive Committee and vice presi-
dent for the State of Vermont for the
New England Democratic Progressive
League, organized at New Haven, Conn.
Jan. Sth, 1907, it becomes our duty and
pleasure to help organize the League in
our State. We want a League composed
of the strongest and best men in our
party. 1t is thought best to call meet
ing at Montpelier. Feb. 2Sth, at one
o'clock. We wish every Democrat in
the State could be present and give the
League their hearty and best support.
The New England Democratic Pro-
gressive League has such men as Geo
Fred Williams of Massachusetts,. Ex-
Gov. Garvin of Rhode Island, and Col.
Alex. Troup of Connecticut, back of it,
and is bound to be success.
Vermont should not be behind. The
Hon. w. j. Bryan is to make l2 speeches
in New England some time in April.
Vermont will have two of these speeches.
We hope the Democrats of the State will
show by their presence at this meeting
that we will do our best to start the
State League. We hope to have Mr..
Williams or some other good speaker at
Montpelier to tell us about the objects of
the New England Democratic Progress
sive League. A. II. GLEASON, Member
Executive Com. st. JOhnsbury; j. Ii
DONNELLY, Vice Pres. of Vermont, Yer
gennes,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22

win Prizes whenever exhibited. We can
give testimoni ais from some OF the best tar
mers in the United States, who say 1.-THE
lie Roy draws easier, holds easier and does
better work in all conditions of soil than any
other Plow used" Made by lie Roy Plow Co,
lie Roy, n. Y. They are for sale by j. II
stewart, Middlebury; j. n. Spaulding, Bird
mort.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22

Nothing will relieve Indigestion that Is not
a thorough digestant. Kodol digests what
you eat and allows the stomach to rest-re-
cuperate-grow strong again. KODOL Is
solution of digestive acids and as nearly as
possible approximates the digestive juices
that are found in the stomach. kODOL takes
the work of digestion off the digestive organs.
and while performing this work itself does
greatly assist the stomach to thorough rest.
In addition the ingredients OF kODOL are
such as to make 1t a corrective OF the highest
efficiency AMI by its action the stomach is
restored to its normal activity and power.
KODOL is manufactured in strict confor nifty
with the National Pure Food and Drugs Law.
Sol d by W. II. sheldon, Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
EAST MIDDLEBURY.

V. g. Atwood was a recent guest in
Burlington.
Miss Lena Sumner is the guest of Miss
Dora Hitchcock in Whiting for few
days.
A A. Boardman lost a valuable COW
from the effects of falling on the ice a
few days ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
SAILS URY.

Mr.. Emma Frizzele came up from
Rutland recently for few days visit
with friends.
Orren Nelson was recently in New
Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earlier of New Haven
were in town recently.
Mrs. George Whitney is i'll with the
grip.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
To MothersIin This Town.

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Child
rem. They cleanse the stomach, act on
the liver, making a sickly child strong
and healthy. A certain cure for worms.
Sold by all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address, Aliens. Olmstead, Leroy, N.
W
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
SHOR EHAM.

Miss Elizabeth c. North is visiting in
New York city.
Mrs. j. B. North and son, Clayton,
who have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. n. North have returned to Glens Falls,
n y.
Mrs. A. E. Nottingham returned from
Bridport Friday afternoon.
Mrs. S. E. Wright and Miss Wright
were in Middlebury last week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22

A hquid cold relief with n laxative prnci-
pie which drives ont the cold through Il copi
oIs action of the bowels. and healing prin.
ciple which fingers In the throat and stops
the cough-that is Kennedy's Laxative Cough
syrup. safe and sure in its action pleasant
to take; ana conforms to National Pure Food
and Drug Law. Contains no Opiates. Sold
by w IL sheldon, MIddlebury.
The Glenwood post., 1907-03-30
Game Laws as Agreed Upon.

Disagreement over the provisions OF
the amendments offered to the game
laws were reconciled by acommittee OF
twelve, appointed by the speaker to
consider the bill offered and all
changes that had been asked in it. AT
first the difference of opinion was
found to be so wide that any agree
ment appeared impossible, but by the
time all the changes had been care
fully gone over a report was made to
the House which was adopted with
hardly any objection.
Following are the open sessions al
lowed by the game bill as agreed upon /:
Deer, with or without horns-Octo'
ber 1st to October Goth.
Mountain sheep and antelope, haV-
ing horns-October 18th TO October
25th, beginning with 1911.
Elli-November 1st to November
5th, beginning with 1911.
Prairie chicken and grouse-August
goth to October 1st.
Sage chickens-August list to Octo-
Der 1st.
Wild ducks, geese. brants and shore
brds-Septembe 10th to April 18th
except in attitudes of 1000 feet and
over. when it shall be September 18th
to May lst.
Curlews. plover-August 1st to Oc
tober 31st.
Doves-August 18th to September
5th.
Crested quail-November 1st to No
vember 3Oth, beginning with 1920.
Bob white quail-October lst to Oc-
tober 31st, beginning with 1920.
Trout-June 1st to November 3Oth I;
no fishing between 10 p. m. and a. m.
no closed season on any other fish.
Hunters are limited to twenty-five
ducks and twenty-five other birds in
one day.
The Glenwood post., 1907-03-30
SITS BY THE WINDOW AND WATTS
Aged Ex-Governor Signs for Wife Who
Will Never Return.

Denver.-Tast approaching the end
of long and useful life with the death
angel lowering near the door, eX-GoV.
J. l.. Routt sits in the home of his SON
in-law. DR.. Edward o. Collins, 172O
Sherman avenue, in ignorance of the
death of his wife, and hoping from day
to day to again see the helpmeet OF his
younger days and the companion OF
his old age, says the Denver Post. The
former chief executive of Colorado has
not long to live. but the members OF
his family are keeping from him the
news of his wifes death, as it is
thought the shock would prove too
much for the old man.
Governor Routt, although in fairly
good health, is failing under the weight
of wears and is unable to leave his
room While he suffers from no partic-
ular ailment, there is a general physl-
cal breakdown which must ere long re-
suit in death
After Mrs. Routts death last week,
Governor Routt frequently asked for
his wife and seemed troubled that she
did not come to his room to see him as
had been her custom. Finally, to re-
lieye his mental anxiety, the members
of the household told the falling old
man that his wife had gone to sani-
tarium in Boulder, where she would
remain for some time. This seemed
to satisfy the former governor and he
sits all day looking from his window,
his mind evidently fixed on the be-
loved wife whom he believes still lives.
1t is hoped by the deception which
is being practiced on the lonely OLD
man, that his life may be prolonged a
few months and his last days MADE
happier. No hint has yet reached MN
OF even the serious illness OF Mrs,
Routt and he understands that owing
to some slight indisposition, she has
gone to seek santiarium treatment.
The Glenwood post., 1907-03-30
LEGISLATIVE NEWS and GOSSIP
Bills Passed on Third Reading.

The following bills passed on third
reading:
S. B. No. 14O, Parks-Raising the
salary of Supreme Court judges and the
governor to $500 per year, district
Judges to $4,000. and governors sec
retary to s2,5OO. Providing for the
submission of constitutional amend
ment to :he people, carried, after much
discussion. by vote of twenty-five
ayes to seven nays.
s. B, No. So, Lewis-For public ex-
aminer and uniform system of account
ing.
S,B. No. 2S1, Wood-Raising the sal
ary of coal mine inspector, and pre-
scribing the duties OF himself and dep
uties.
S. B. 25s, Sapp-For wagon road
from the town of Irwin down An
thracite creek to the confluence of Coal
creek.
s. B. No. 222, Bardwell-Raising
fees in the office of the city and county
clerk of Denver.
S. B. No. 236. Scott-Providing for
the appo:ntment of bailiffs in District
Courts at salary Of 5000 per year.
S. B. No 2S1, Parks-Changing the
present law regarding the commit,
ment of children to the State Hona.
for Dependent and Neglected Children,
and providing more liberal laws re-
garding guardianship!
H. B. 10, Fetzer-For compilation
of the laws of the state.
S. B. 35, De La Vergne-To resu-
late the business of selling ore.
H. B. '3S1, Keil-To compel the
stamping of gold and silver.
H. B. 81, Hoyt-To prevent the i'm
portation of injurious insects.
Bills PASSED on second reading in
committee of the whole:
S. B. 25, Bohn-To create the state
board of accountancy.
H. B. 295, Parrish-To enable the
suppression of infections of cattle and
sheep.
H. B. 1863, Collins-For an amend
ment to the constitution concerning
the compensation of county, precinct
and other officers.
H. B. 3J2. Wilder-For a funding of
100000 of the state insurrection
bonds
Senator Harris asked leave to re-
commit s. b. No 46, limiting the serv-
| ice of county treasurers to one termL
to the committee of the whole An
| amendment to fix the limit at two
terms had not been properly placed
| in the bill and he desired to have it in
| corporated. The motion was lost, as
ther was desire on the part of many
senators 10 kill the bill outright 1t
was finally passed by temporarily.
Later the motion to recommit pre-
| vailed.
S. b. No. SO, Wood-This bill was
also passed over temporarily, owing
to the fact that it had not been prop
erly ensrossed. 1t provides for the
bonding of high school districts.
The Glenwood post., 1907-03-30
Closing Days Full of Business.

House bill 100 by Representative
Blaney of San Miguel county. caused
nearly as much discussion as the bill
by Wilder providing for bond issue
of 100000 to lift the Cripple Creek
war debt. Blaney's bill is one to pay
Moses Howell $1,4OO for the hire of
horses for the militia during the Ute
Indian war in the state in 1887.
After passing considerable list Of
bills on Third reading, the Senate went
into committee of the whole on numer-
GUS important measures. An import
ant bill by Senator Wood is creating
considerable debate. 1t provides that
boards of county commissioners shall
have authority to grant rights of way
and franchises to electric railways
on county roads. The bill meets with
considerable favor. but it is not drafted,
to meet the wishes of many members
The Glenwood post., 1907-03-30
MANY Bills Die on the Way.

House bills that have failed to get
through sc econd reading are now dead.
Two causes contributed to the de-
cease, which was few hours ahead
of the sci eduled time, and one of these
was the legislative re-apportionment
bill. while the other was that propos-
ing to abolish the brigade formation
in the national guard.
An agreement was made last week
that, beginning with this morning,
each house would take up on second
reading only the bills of the other
house. Consequently adjournment
was sealing of the fate of those
measures not acted upon in committee
of the whole.
Among the bills that had progressed
far enough to get on the calendar, and
will be classed among those that al
most passed second reading, are: To
regulate The hours of work of the
guards at the penitentiary. to regulate
the practice of osteopathy, to permit
county judges to interchange and hold
court for each other, to prohibit the
employment in mines of persons un-
der the age of sixteen, and for
the purchase of a site for a
gubernatorial mansion Two res
olutions went down in the disaster
one in favor of the establishment of
the army canteen, and the other in
reference to the importation of sugar
from the Philippine Islands.