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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
RUFF PLEADS GUILTY.
San Francisco's Political Boss De-
cides To Take His Medicine.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-After
one of the most desperate legal bat.
ties to avoid punishment for crime in
the history of California. Abraham
Ruef today entered a plea of guilty to
an indictment charging him with ex.
torting money from French restau-
rants under q threat to revoke the
liquor license. The plea came as q
thunder clap and followed the defeat
of the defense in its last effort to get
q change of venue.
When the motion was denied Ruef
then asked time in which to hold q
conference with his attorneys. This
was granted. At the expiration of
half an hour Reuf and counsel, who
had Withdrawn to the judges cham.
bers, resppeared aud the court raped
for order. Attorneys Ach, Short.
ridge and Fairall each in turn an
nounced their withdrawal from the
case. Attorney Murphy then arose
and stating that he disagreed with the
action his client was about to take.
The same action was taken by Attor.
ney Fairall.
After the attorney had concluded
his statement, the prisoner, hollow
eyed, pale and trembling. arose with
a manuscript in his hands. He ap.
peared hardly able to stand and while
reading from the manuscript his voice
faltered, his face twitched, and he fire.
quently broke down completely. He
drank cup after cup of water and
spoke very slowly. The statement
was a lengthy one and began with an
apology to the attorneys for what
statements he had made to them.
Ruef spoke in a faint voice which
could hardly be heard. He threw
himself on the mercy of the court.
AS Ruef concluded, he fell back into
his chair, almost fainting, and the
tears coursed down his cheeks. Judge
Dunno, at the termin alton OF Ruef's
address, made NJ comment except to
continue the case two weeks for sen
tence.
The specific charge to which Abra
ham Ruef today pleaded guilty wa:
that of extortion of Sl,175 from pro
prietors of the Delmonico French res
taurant, the amount being paid to sc
cure a renewal of their liquor license,
which had been revoked because the,
had served drinks in private rooms
The case was based on only one o
many other indictments against Ruef
each charging a similar otfense. Rue
claimed that the money was given hin
voluntarily as an attorney fee, bu
this was denied by the proprietors O
the various establishments interested
who testified before the grand iur!
that they could not secure license
without yielding to Ruef's demands.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Want Lower Passenger Rates.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-That the
interstate commerce commission soon
will be asked to make a ruling to the
effect that passenger rates on inter.
state business shall conform to those
prescribed by various states within
state borders is indicated in an infor-
nal complaint received at the Office Of
that body in this city. The two.cent-
annie agitation is spreading, and the
interstate commerce commission will
be asked to decide that interstate
rates shall be reduced to the level OF
iptra.state rates.
The complaint received by the CON.
mission came from the Commercial
club Of Grand Forks, y. D., which is
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
jamestown Fair Incomplete.

JAMESTOWN, Va, May l5.-This is
the day when the exposition was 70 be
completed, but it is far from that.
There are those who say it won't be
completed until July, and some even
declare that it won't be completed at
all. Certainly everything is at loose
ends, and there Is ar air Of incom.
pleteuess that Is very painful. The
loaniug to the exposition OF si00, 600,
the sum asked by the managers. by
Thomas J. Ryan, has helped its prog
reSs to a marked degree, but there has
been too much 10 be done, and lis
completeness still remains iE the far
distant vista.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Cold Air at tho Equator,

At the international conference on
scientific aeronautics, held recently in
Milan, Mgr. Teisserenc de Bort pre-
sented some interesting results OF the
expedition to the equatorial regions Of
the Atlantic organized by himself and
Lawrence Rotch. Contrary to expecta-
tons, he said, they had found far low
er temperatures in the upper air above
the equator than at corresponding ele-
yations in temperate ATTITUDES. At the
equator the temperature goes on de-
creasing up to the greatest elevations
attained by kites and balloons. At the
height Of eight to eight and a half
mile, temperatures We're recorded as
low as minus so degrees centigrade or
~ degrees +. below zero.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Will Study immigration.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-When the
Canopic sails from Boston on Satur.
day for Europe she will have IN board
members of the immigration commits
sion authorized at the last session of
congress to make an extensive study
OF every phase of the immigra alton
question in this country and abroad,
and to report its findings to congress.
While q part of the commission will
60 abroa d some of the members will
remain in this country to study the
question. The Observation-Disclosures
by way of Liverpool upon the:steamer
Cedric August 30.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22

just across the Red river from East
Grand Forks, Mimi. less than a mile
separating the two towns. On May /,
the Minnesota two-cent-a.mile law be.
came effective. The Great Northern
gave notice that after the date named
the fare from East Grand Forks,
Mimi, to Minneapolis, on the basis
of two cents a mile, would be 81. l9,
but that from Grand Forks, n. D., to
Minneapolis, the old rate, 1925, would
prev all. The complaint Of the Com.
mercial clab of the North Dakota
town sets forth that the higher rate is
unius, and unreasonable.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Preacher Invents a ljfeboat.

The Rev. Joseph L. Cross, pastor OF
the Christian Disciples church, Nashua,
n. H., has perfected a plan for 4
nfeboat. light Of weight. effective in
work. one which, he says. will weather
the toughest gales and will easily carry
from ten II fifteen persons. which he
has named the Ocean Giant. It i
shaped like n cigar and will carry
enough air - that ten persons may ~
main undo" water for an hour. This
boat may re kept in life saving sta
tons or folded up so that many may
be carried ola any vessel. He has sent
his plans to The patent office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Notice Of Final Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
GREAT FALLS, Mont, May9 1907.
Notice is hereby given that
JOHNNY WNALEN,
OF Fort Benton Montana. has filed notice of his
intention to make final five year proof in support
of his claim, viz: Homestead entry No. 10,629,
made November 3, 1899, for thu lots S, 8, { and 3.
section 10: lot :, section 3, township * north,
range 2 east, and tha said proof will be made
before Cha. II. Boyle, L. 5. commissioner, at
his office in Fort Benton, Montana, on June ID,
1907.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, VIZ: William Collins, William r.
Embleton, Francis Whalen, Gilbert Embieton.
oil Of Fort Benton, Montana
J. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
No Modern Home Is Complete
Without a Telephone.

The greatest labor and time-savinY
convenience of the age. You can talk
from your telephone to every subscrio.
er in any exchange in Utah, Montana,
Idaho, Wyoming, as we'll as all Pacific
coast points and Colorado and New
Mexico. Short rates for short talks.
Half minute up. The pay begins when
the talk begins.
Rates from 800 up, for unlimited
local service.
Leave your orders now. The new
instruments are the very latest in.
proved.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Aiqh Power Electric Lamp.

y lcW electric light, for which it Is
said tltt it contains features that will
:cyo.utioniZe electric lighting, has seen
Invented by Professor II. e. Parker Of
Columbia university, working in con
lcction with w. q. Clark. The new
ight Is said to have an efficiency for
y-,lgr times higher than that of the
ordinary lamp with a carbon tilament.
ThiS j. obtained by the use Of Il newly
discovered tiiament. which the invent
)rS call helion. on account Of the SINH
arirT Of its spectrum with that Of
lelirML.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Notice Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Trsc'

Public Land Sale no. 1907
UNITED STATES LANE OFNGs,
Great Falls, Mont, May 10, 1907:
Notice is hereby given that, ~ directed by the
Commissioner of the General Land Office, under
provisions Of the Act Of Congress approved June
p, 1905, Public No. 800, we will oAer at public
sale to the highest bidder, at 10 o'clock q. m. on
the 10th day OF June, 1907, at this office the fol-
lowing tract Of land to-wit: SEA NEk section
9, NWk sen section 10. township ~ north,
range IL east, Nj. NJ.
Any persons claiming adversely the above. de-
scribed lands are advised to file their claims, or
objections, on or before the day above designated
for sale.
J. NJ. BURL1NGAME, Register.
C. A. WILSON, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Notice Of Observation-Disclosures Tract

Public Land Sale mo. 1SO4.)
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, May 3, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that as directed by the
Commissioner ofthe General Land Office, under
provisions of Act Of Congress approved June y,
1905, Pnblic-No. BOB, we will offer at public sale,
to the highest bidder, at 10 o'clock .. IN. on the
Goth day Of June, 1907, at THE office, the follow.
ing tract of land, to-wit: SEA NEA section
30, township p north, range s east, NJ. NJ.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de.
scribed lands are advised to Ale their claims, or
objections, on or before the day above desig-
mated for sale.
J. NJ. BURLlNGAME, Register.
c. A. WILSON, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
ALEX BARLEY & co.
Fort Benton, Mont.
For Sale or EXCHANGE.

Fifty-two copies of the WEEKLY RIVER pRK-s
tor 300 spot cash, or its @4uiyaientin bankabl
paper. Goods will be delivered in regular weekly
Install mentsduring the twelve months following
receipt of remittance. satisfaction guaranteed.
Address H RIVER PRESS.
Fort benton, Mont
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
ADJUSTABLE SCHOOL DESK.
Easily Changed to Accommodate Large
or Small Children.

The first lesson given to young chill
upon catering school generally is
one IN ~leportment and proper carria",
Of the body. Year in and year out The
teachers continually cndravor to i'm
press unon the pupils the necessity of
sitting at their desks in IN upright %
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Notice Of Publication-IsolatedTr
Public Land Sale (No 1907

Public Land Sale (No 1907
UNITED STATES Lam OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, May 10, 1901.
Notice. is hereby given that, IS directed by the
Commissioners of the General Land once, under
provisions Of the Act of Congress approved June
=, 1905, Public-No. 30S, We will offer at public
the aOth day OF June, 1901, at this office, the fol-
lowing tract Of land, to.wit: NEh SRk. 81
section IL. township 10 north, range IL
east M. N.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de.
scribed lands are advised to hle their claims, or
objections, on or before the day above designated
for sale.
I'M. BURL1N0AME, Register.
c. A. WILSON, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Rocky Mountain Bell Tel. Co.

Fine Book and Job Printing a spe-
cialty at the RIVER PRESS Office
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
The Secret Of Success

In breeding is proper mating. If
toppy driver, you will make mo mis-
take if you breed your light a to
the saddle stallion
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
Ills

No. 2O52 American Saddle Horse
Breeders Association.
Ellis is a handsome member of a
family of horses noted for beauty. A
mahogany bay with black points, star
in forehead. With feet and legs that
a not be improved upon, a horse of
grand style and carriage. he needs
only to be seen to be appreciated.
Call at the barn of ALEX BARkLEY
& co. and see Ellis before booking
your light mares for 1907. We want
the mar who raises the colt to make
some money, so we have made the fee
for breeding to Ellis $1,000 for the
season with return privilege, or $500
to insure mare with foal.
For further information inquire Of
ALEX BARLEY & co.
'-n A1rr
The newspaper., 1907-10-04
Chicago News Proverbs.

Probably the most unnatural of
mothers is the incubator.
1t is far easier to say you do as
you please than it is to do it.
Even the dignified man would
rather bend little than go broke.
Distant relatives seldom attend
the funeral of a man who dies
poor.
When a bachelor flatters a girl
she is apt to mistake him for
Cupid's advance agent.
A man never boasts that he
dosen't know the meaning OF fear
when his wife is present.
You will always get the hearty
approval OF at least one person
when you please yourself.
1t isn't always case OF Snakes
when a man sees things double.
Perhaps he's not bachelor
Happiness is merely the ability
to realize that things are seldom
half as bad as ii is possible for
them to be.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04
The Shark Season.

This is the shark season on the
English coast. A few have lately
been caught and put on exhibition
at seaside resorts, and probably a
certain number of bathers have
experienced a disagreeable SEN
sation. But the shark which visits
our shores is usually a harmless,
infantile creature. who does not
wilfully haunt the vicinity ot
bathing stations. but more often
makes his presence known to the
fishermen. whose net he spoils. A
shark will now and again be
caught IN maekercl net. and
then begins a contes, which some
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

times ends in favor of the fish, but
always to the detriment OF the fish
erman's gear says the Daily Tele-
graph. A recognized way OF max
ing good the damage IS TO exhibit
the catch on the beach TO admir-
ing strangers, whose interest
never tails to be aroused by this
crafty. wieked-looking denizen of
the deep Why sharks patronize
our coast at this season of the
year is not quite clear. IL may
be that the water IN these lati-
tudes is now fairly warm. or the
shark may merely have followed
shoal OF FISH. Anyhow. he
reaches the British coas, in a
sportive mood. and with little in
clination. even If he were big
euough to lunch off a seaside Wis
itor.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

A letter from w. T. Bozman
calls attention to the Montezuma
county Fair and announces that
the railroads will give rates of one
fare for the round trip. Probably
many of our people will avail
themselves of this opportunity to
visit this great valley. The dates
are October Q, 10 and II, and
tickets will be on sale z, 8, and 9th.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04
HERBERT T. CASH, Pastor.

w. Bruce this week sold his
ice cream parlor, The Mozart, to
H. c. Hubbard, of Weeping Water,
Neb. Mr.. Hubbard is a very pleas
anr gentleman to meet and we
prophesv that he will increase to
a considerable extent the already
fine patronage given his elegant
resort
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

The Friends Church will hold
its annual Rally Day next Sunday.
Oct. 6. Services will be held in the
morning, afternoon and evening.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these meetings and to en-
joy the social hour and lunch at
noon.
HERpEpr T CASH Pastor
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

! wish to let Contract for
some work on the river along my
ranch above Paonia.
c. F.. McMULLIN,
Montrose, Colo.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

The best table board in the
city is to be found at the Bross
Hotel Their Sunday dinners are
especially fine Take dinner there
next sunday and give the tired
wife a rest.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

REwARD:-We will pay so cents
for copy of The NEWSPAPER of
date of Sept. 2S being Vol. 3 No
IS. This paper is .ost from our
files and we desire to replace it.
First to come will be paid the re-
ward.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

]. {. Lunn moved into Roland
Swans house Monday. They will
occupy the place all winter during
the absence of Mr.. and Mrs. Swan
on the coast.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Stock For SaIe:-Sixteen head OF
cattle. consisting OF cows. steers.
heifers and calves. All good
grades. Apply to 4. ID. Redmon.
Bardine. Colo. If
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Noah Roatcap and f. "A. Fitz-
simmons spent the last week in
the hills and claim to have Sc
cured large number of grouse,
They sighted one fine bear but he
got away.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

AT the Peoples Meat Market
you will find the best of all kinds
of fresh meats. produce and fruits.
PHIL EIsENKRAMER, Prop.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

b. 5. Ruddick has established
camp on the upper Hubbard
creek territory and will hunt deer
till he gets meat.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

FOR SALE:-Second and third
cutting OF alfalfa hay. Leave
orders at Miller Nero. Co. store.
A. M. PATTERSON.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Miss Isabelle MacRae. of Mich
igan, arrived the las, of the week
and on Monday took charge of the
eighth grade in the schools.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Fred J. Jackson. of Genoa,
Nebr. who has been looking over
the country with C. c. Hawkins.
left for home Monday morning
and will return with his family in a
short time.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

S. Arthur Wade left for Walla
Walla, Wash, Monday morning,
where he will take employment
during the apple season in the
packing houses.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rudolph
are here visiting Mr.. Jake Ru-
dolph. They now reside in San
Diego, Cal. but make trip back
to Cebolla Springs and this valley
occasionally to see how good
country really looks.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

{. Riggs, who bought the
Plcwis place. is building a new res
idence. Arthur Graham is doing
the work on the foundation for
him.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Sam Scholie, who has been look
ing over the valley for some days,
left for his home in Nebraska
Sunday. He was very favorably
impressed and will likely return.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

All kinus OF conveyance papers
quickly and promptly prepared.
abstracts of title furnished on
short notice. See c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mrs. q. w. Hester received a
telegram last Saturday that her
daughter was very i'll at her Wyo
ming home. She left on the first
train to be with her.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Walter Fluallen and Clyde
Turks returned from Mt. Gunni-
son Wednesday with two fine
bucks. First blood for the deer
hunters
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mrs. r. J. Huff accompanied
her brother, VIM. Rockwell, as
tar as Denver. on his road home,
Monday morning.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

The Paonia Cemetery Associa-
ton has completed the purchase
OF cedar hill and the tract will be
added to the grounds of the
Association.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

LOST:-A two piece Pocahon-
tas pin between Weldon Ham
mond's place and the postoffice.
Finder will confer favor by leav-
ing at this Office.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Geo. Dillon came in from Cozad,
Neb., recently and will likely buy
a piece of land and remain.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

A. J. White and wife. from
Cozad, Neb.. were here the last of
the week looking over the valley.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mrs VIM. Flukc came over
from Crawford the early part of
the week and visited with Mrs.
Robt. Haley.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mrs. Oscar Lee is visiting with
Mrs. Clinton Oliver this week dur
ing the absence of her husband at
the Minnesota reservoir.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Pay Your Water Rent Water rents
will be due next Tuesday morn
ing and must be paid promptly.
BURT CAMP, Water Supt.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Ripe Olives-a luxury you will
certainly appreciate-at
MILTON SPENCER's.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mrs. Geo. Curtis with her daugh
tiers, Geneva and Ruth, lett Tues
day for Glenwood Springs.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

The rooms in the Bross Hotel
are all large, clean and airy. A
trial will convince you.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Horning return
ed from their summers sojourn IN
Crawford last Sunday.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Charcoal for filtering.
THE INDEPENDENT LUMBER Co.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

w. ]. Wood and wife aud J. S.
Lunn and wife visited Hotchkiss
Sunday.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

For Sale Ur Trade:-A Surrey in
good repair. A. M. PATTERSON.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Huron Robertson, of Hotchkiss
was IN town on business this week.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mrs. Z. M. Stocker has moved
into the Hengstler house.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

J. X. Hester. Charley and Will
Wade left for the hills Monday to
be ready for deer hunting on the
1S,
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

We handle charcoal.
THE INDEPENDENT LUMBER Co
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Roland Swan and wife left for
California Tuesday morning where
they will work in the fruit this
winter.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mrs. J. M. Davenport, of
Hotchkiss. spent few days visit
ing Mrs. G. w. Fry this week.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Jake Heberling went camping
last Saturday and will remain for
a couple of weeks.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Miss Anna AFFORD started for
her home in Salida, Monday
morning.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Z. Bryan left
for Delta Sunday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Updegraft at that
place.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

For SALE:-3 inch Balm wagon,
almost new. J. NEIMAN.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04
LOCAL ITEMS.

Harry Baker went to Grand
Junction Sunday on business.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

Luther Biggers left Monday fol
Chaplin, Ills.
The newspaper., 1907-10-04

hunters.
The Washington times., 1907-05-30

Women's -'Wi-mO-dau-sis" soft
patent kid, hand-turned Ties.
sizes 8 to 4; a 10 D widths;
slightly oI-style.
Regular $50 and s. grades,
Wei Kid Rlucher and oxford
Ties; turns or welts; all sizes and
widths
Broken lots in fine Kid. Patent
Kid and Patent Cot Low Shoes.