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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04

the second trial of the case, the de-
fendant appealing from the result OF
the first trial in which he was declared
guilty of murder in the first degree
and sentenced to death.
In each of these cases, the result OF
the crime was the death of a human
being. The varying degree OF pun.
ishment inflicted may have been de-
termined by circumstances that APP
pealed to the several %juries, but in
one case at least it appears that the
court was not satisfied with the YER.
diet that was rendered. In the Silver
Bow case, the second trial OF the de.
fend ant showed a remarkable differ
ence of opinion among the two juries
that heard the evidence against the
accused.
In view of this exhibit of Montana
murder trials during the past week, it
appears that the conclusions of a jury
are influenced by many circumstances
that prevent any uniform degree OF
punishment for those who are COZ.
victed of crime.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04
Value Of Reputation.

In every neighborhood there are
men who have the reputation of being
honest and upright. and there like.
wise, men who, it is sad to say, are
not to be depended upon in a business
deal. To which class a man belongs
depends upon himself. If he is honest
in all his dealings it will not take his
neighbors long to find it out and he
will thus have gained a lasting repu'
tation. What better recommend alton
does one want of q IAN than hat his
neighbors say, "He is an honest man;
he is fair and square in all his deal
ings:" In these days of graft and
greed for money the old saying ''hon-
esty is the best policy" seems to have
lost some OF its meaning in the minds
Of many men, but it is just IS true
now as it ever was. Reputation in
the business world still depends on
the observance of this homily.--Dro.
vers Journal.
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has fallen inHelena this fall, within the

has fallen inHelena this fall. within the
last week the country in the Marys.
vile district has been covered to a
depth OF nine inches on the level and
lie the Big Blackfoot country about
tlesher the snow is a foot deep on
the level. Placer miners and farm
ers have been glad to see the
snow IN the mountains, as it is
claimed that an inch of snow az this
season is worth two inches Of snow in
February, SO far as the water supply
next spring is concerned. There is
also snow in the Big Belt range across
the river.
M~1ssoULA, Dec. 2.--Three engines
were wrecked and three railroad men
were seriously if not fatally injured
here this morning in one of the most
peculiar railroad accidents on record.
Three independent engines, two OF
them without trains became tangled
up in the wreckage. Besides the in
jured men seven head of cattle were
killed and several cars of freight de.
stroyed.
HELENA, Dec. 2.-Suit to recover
one million dollars, alleged to be the
value of ore unlawfully extracted, was
filed in the federal court today i'm
mediately after Judge Hunt had An
nounced his decision giving the St.
Louis Mining and Milling company
leave to file a third amended com.
plant in the suit against the Montana
Mining company, Limited. The de-
PENDANT company was given As days
in which to answer Its exception to
Judge Hunts ruling was noted.
HELENA, Dec. > - The supreme
court this morning entered an oral
opinion which gives William p. Far.
rell, former assistant clerk of the dis
trict court, his liberty. The cour,
held that the warrants which Farrell
wrongfully issued we're not properly
countersigned and consequently were
invalid and void. The warrants be.
ing void, no criminal responsibility
could attach to Farrell for issuing
them, and the court ordered his dis
charge by the sheriff of Silver Bow
county. The forged warrants am
ounted to about $4,000, and were
cashed by the county treasurer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04
RAW FROM FEET
TO SHOULDERS
With Eczema When Indoors, Itch
ing WAS Fearful - Prescription
Did No Good - Followed Friends
Advice and Found Speedy Relief.
A PERFECT CURE BY USE
OF CUTlCURA REMEDIES

81 was raw from my shoulders down
to my feet. AS o @ as l went into a
warm room l could not stand the itch
ing sensation. l tried several remedies
with nc relief, and l consulted a doctor
who told me that l had eczema and
gave me a box of ointment. | used it
about two weeks and got no benefit. l
then tried another ointment with the
same result. Then l was advised to
try the Cuticura Remedies. l got a
cake of Cuticura Soap, a box Of Cuti-
cura Ointment and a bottle of Cuticura
Resolvent and commenced to use them.
BY the time l had used about half of
each of them l could see an improve
ment. After hat l continued to use
them until I had used four cakes OF
Soap, three large boxes Of Ointment,
and two large bottles Of Resolvent in
four or five weeks time. At the end
of this period, my skin was as clear as
it could be. 1t is now three or four
years since l used them and l wish to
state that the Cuticura Remedies are
the greatest in the world not only for
eczema but for female trouble, from
which my wife has been a sufferer for
years. Cuticura Remedies, used in
connection with one Of the Cuticura
syringes have done wonders for her.
Fred T.. Baker, II Grotto ST., Water.
vliet, n. Y, Nov. 80, '06, andJan. 2O,O7.'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04
SIXTIETH CONGRESS Be G|NS
First Day Of the Session Mas Like a
Social Function.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The meeting
OF the sixtieth congress today resem.
bled a social function rather than the
gathering for the ransactional of i'm
portant business of the country.
So great was the demand for an
opportunity to see the national legis-
lature started in its work, that the
galleries in the honse were reserved
for the families OF the members, with
very few places left for the general
public unprovided with tickets. In
the senate the same condition prevail
ed except that a larger space was kept
for those who came without tickets.
Early in the day the capitol was
filled with spectators and in all the
corridors leading to the gallery en-
trance twere were long lines of men and
women, many OF whom stood for q
couple of hours in a vain hope Of
gaining admission.
was short and confined tt the adop
ton of formal resolutions notifying
the president that congress had as
sembled, swearing in new senators anG
representatives and other acts.
Both houses adjourned in respect t,
members who died since the close o
last congress, Senators Morgan AM
Pcttus of Alabama and Representa-
tives Slemp Of Virginia and Smith O
Illinois, having passed away durin
the recess.
Joseph G.. Cannon was electe
speaker by POI votes over John Shar
Williams with l54 votes.
Aside from the reading and consit
: Grafton Of the presidents message an
the usual squabbles over the spoils {
Office few matters OF general interes
are likely to come up during the fir.
week OF congress.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04
MONTANA MURDER TRIALS.

The news received from various
points in Montana the past week gave
reports of several murder trials in
which the accused received a degree
of punishment that was supposed to
fit the crime. The result in such cases
is sometimes due to the skill and per.
suasive %elOquence of attorneys for the
prosecution or defense: in other in
stances the pen atty is affected by ex-
tenuating circumstances; and it some.
times happens hat a jury is not unani-
o in its views and concludes to
render a compromise verdict to secure
relief from al unpleasant duty.
One of the sensational murder trials
of the past week was that of George
Melville, in the district court Of Lewis
and Clark county, in which the de-
PENDANT vas found guilty and sem
fenced to the pe~nitentiary for a term
Of fifty years. The sentence was fixed
by the jury, after celebrating upon
the evidence presented, but it was
subsequently, reduced to twenty years
by the presiding judge on the ground
that it was excessive.
From Park county comes the news
that one Barney Hanlon was convicted
OF the crime of murder in the second
degree, and, given q sentence of thirty
years. It was claimed by the accused
that the murder was committed during
q quarrel, and that he acted in self.
defense.
In the district court OF Silver Bow
county the past week, the trial of
Harry Penna resulted in q verdict Of
murder in the second degree, with q
sentence of fifteen years. This was
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04
CUTICURA
The Great Skin Cure and Purest
and Sweetest of EmOllientS.

A single amounting with Cuticura Oint-
ment. preceded by a hot bath with Cuti-
cura Soap. and followed in the srvercr
cases by a dose of Cuticura Pills, is often
sufficient to afford immediate relief in
the most distressing forms of torturing,
disfiguring. itching. burning, and scaly
humors, eczemas. rashes, and irrltations,
permit rest and sleep. and point to a
speedy cure. in the majority of cases,
when all else fails.
Cuticura Remedies are sold throughout the world,
curl Rcsolvcnt t5Oc., cor in the form OF Chocolate
Coated Pills. 25c. per vial OF Coz. Potter Drug X
Chem Corp, Sole Props. Boston. Mass,
nI- Mailed free. Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 4. 1907.
PASSING OF THE RANGE.

The heavy shipments Of cattle from
northern Montana the past two sea-
sons confirm the frequently expressed
opinion that the day of the big stock
man has passed, and that hereafter
the industry will be conducted on q
different basis. Last year, according
to the statement of railroad men, the
beef shipments aggregated about l25,'
600 head, while those OF the season
Just closed will total a little over 1OO,.
600 head.
These heavy shipments from this
part of the state are the result of the
'cleaning up program" that~has been
adopted by many of the larger stock
men. They have discovered that the
area of available range is being re-
duced from year to year, and that the
risks of the business have gradually
increased. The heavy losses sustained
during the severe winter Of last year
convinced many stockmen that the
changed conditions require different
methods Of conducting their business.
and they are ad justing themselves to
the situation. In some cases the herds
are being reduced 10 numbers that can
be given proper car in winter, while
several of the bigger outfits are dis
posing OF everything that bears their
brand with a view to quitting the
business.
The changed conditions in northern
Montana are a repetition OF the his
tory of the livestock industry in other
parts OF the country. In early days
the vast prairies we're the grazing
grounds OF buff alo and other animals
native to this region: then came the
range stockmen with large herds OF
cattle, horses and sheep: these were
followed by the thrifty settler who
located on the bottom lands and ap.
propriatedlthe water supply, and who
also engaged in the livestock industry
on a comparatively small scale. liz
the process OF evolution the so called
beef barons or cattle kings have been
compelled to conform to the changed
conditions, aud accept the inevitable.
The ]decadence of the range cattle
industry in northern Montana does
not necessarily mean a decrease in
the amount of its beef product. The
industry will be conducted on new
lines that promise TO furnish a beet
supply which will equal or surpass
the average of shipments in former
years. a feature of recent shipping
seasons has been the large number o.
ranchers and small owners who an,
nually market a few carloads of beef
which in the aggregate cut quite
figure in the total of western cattle re
ceipts at the Chicago market. TIL,
future supply of Montana beef viii
come largely from this source, an,
the quality of the product will insur
a good demand at profitable prices.
According to government ~livestoc1
experts, the farming state of Iowa ha
over five million head of cattle, Will
Montana is credited with less tina
one million. This comparison er
courages the belief that the develop
ment of M%ontana's agricultural r.
sources will resultSin greater prosper
ity to the livestock industry of tt
state.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04
Would Enjoin Great Northern.

HELENA, Dec.2.-The hearing on the
application of Flathead county lum.
Der manufacturers for a temporary in
junction directed against Great North
ern railroad to prevent that concern
from collecting the difference between
the lumber tariff in effect until Nov
ember l and the new tariff now in exis-
tence, came up in the federal court
this morning before Judge William
II. Hunt.
Former Governor Lind of St. Paul
and II. D. Folsom of Seattle appeared
for the complainants and l.. Parker
Veazey for the Great Northern, which
made a special appearance. Condi.
tons under which the lumbermen of
Flathead county operate were detailed
by the complainants' attorneys and
the rise and growth Of the lumber bust.
ness, under the stimulus Of the 1896
lumber tariff, until at the present time
complete humiliation threatens the
industry by reason of the new tariff,
put in effect because Of Interior
motives and in furtherance OF a con.
spiracy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-04

GLASGOW, Nov. 29.-John Kent, an
old and respected resident of this
town. died at the home Of his son,
Percy Kent, about L. o'clock Thurs.
day night, after an illness OF about 10
days, following an attack Of pneu-
monia. MIR. Kent came to this place
a number of years ago from Osceola,
Wis, and since his residence here he
has been engaged in carpenter work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-23

Groat Northenp liner Minpesota
from tho di1ont arc Luke ~
Wright, former American miniator
TO Japan. Mrs William Hockhlll.
wife " tho American minister 20
CHINA, and Mrs Frederick NJ Dale.
wife OF Lieutenant Dale OF the
uS-Sed States army.
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fifth race one aud onecighth
miles. the Club Members handicap.
The New York Central railway
uses Washington fire policies. 80
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Hunting Licenses

AZ Thee. Willis a Co. 1908 First
av.; also Winchester loaded shot
gun shells. Savage rifle shells and
All hunters supplies -.
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FUNERAL SUNDAY

Funeral services Of the late llar
~ A Higolow. who died ia Carlsbad,
Austria. ON July ~, viii be held
from the First Presbyterian church
Sunday after9son az o'clock Rev,
NJ A Matthews will condUst tho
services. which viii bo under the
auspices OF Washington Chapter,
No 1. knights OF Rose Croix
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sPEcTAcLEs ron CHI pREN
Arc frequently necessary to help
teslr eyes develop properly when
they are growing. brnR the little
ones to uH with their eye troubles.
We are specialists Schuohard Op
deal Co. 1907 Second nv. 49,
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GOING INTO
MANY HOMES
NUMBER OF FAMILIES MADE
dAPPY IN LAST FEW pAYa.

dAPPY IN LAST FEW DAYS.
u ~ recognized fact that no
home IL complete without music
And still there are countless fam.
lilea who looi they cannot afford a
good piano or organ or talking ma
chine Yet n they fully realized
the tremendous reductions that
have been made Ia tho many brand
new highest grade instruments
during our removal sale. Il n safe
20 sag that a Wild scramble would
be made 90 snap up the rare yaluea
WAS ONLY LOOKING.
tl was only yesterday that a zen.
tleman liylnE 10 the Green Lake
addition dropped tn. simply TO
look" When he beard the beautiful
tone % those elegant fAncicst t17a
plauoa which aFu now offered for
slI2 he fairly snapped zap the
chance. This is only one ~ the
many rare values that are uow pro
scented plano buyers The fanciaat
$3.50 styles now SO fof 1855. faef.
etc. Rrsular $3.50 pianos noM only
fls6. fias. and less
An Immense assortment ~ slight
~ used pianos. among them such
famous makes a. the kimbAIi
s,elnway. Hobart M Cable. Dayon
port a Tracey. knabea. EmersunH.
l.ndwiHa. etc etc. az less than
half price Square Granan ln good
PLAYABLE condition at t1e. tss. SCI.
etc aervieeahln Uprghta. sec.
Sos. ti22. etc. ctc
Remember. each any every im.
strumaut fuily and positively guar
anteed Money hack n not a.
represented and cntirrly aaiiafnc
tors afier delivery
prup 10 this afternoon aud ouu
vince yourself that thia e. ths
greatest money saving event ever
kuown Easy payments n you wiah
y 8 Johnalon Co. Oldest and
largest Dealers. s01 Second ave
uuc
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Hand loaded slN4au. TO- ~. i6.
20 and rs gauge. any powder
Hall'a. III First Ave. 80
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Hand loaded shells. 10. ~, 10. 20
aud ~ nnueel any powder Halls
III Fpqt ave. ."
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ulaa) LORI OF tho Forest ...a
Apprentice allowance.

steamey Olympia ~ due 10 sail
for Nolfss with a FUN cargo aud a
lqsgo list Of passengers.
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CO MIN G ON TN (
MINNESOTA

Adyicoa received By the local
customa officials state that among
the passengers returning on the
Get your hunting license al
HALLS. III First Ave 80
SCHOOL SUITS IS.
Our new school suits for boys
ara now on sale FOR $500.
W. n. HUTCHINSON co.
Corner second and Union 800
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Boys Suits
All Sizes Up 70 10 Years.

$3.50 Boys Worstedl Suits .Sf.75
$500 Boys Scotch Flannel Suits ...... S2.15
$3.50 and $500 Boys Suits. in Scotch tveeds,
worsteds and fancy mixtures ......... $2.S5
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pAIArr MrAr M

PALACE MEAT MARKET
Carries the choicest aud freshest
meats poultry and fish IN the city.
Try h. h0t Second av. sss
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OVERNIGHT ENTRIES

r,,,owips are the cvernisht en-
n,Csaturday'a races et The
tries N
peadoNs ...,,oss s,lllpe
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Established in 1890 Operate 3 Plants.
Employ 500 Men--AnnuaI Wage Roll $3so,OoO
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Young Mems Suits

$500 Young Mems Suits ...... .... S4.95
$1,000 Young Mems Suits ...............S 1913
$3.50 and $500 Young Mems Suits 80. $7.S5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
WERE THEY HERE?
Saloon Keepers Who Were Ask
 10 Give Strangers Drink.

Some saloon keepers are of the opinion that the state police were in town yesterday. One of them tells a story that his bartenders while clean ing up Sunday morning were accost- ed by a stranger who almost begged of them to give him a drink. He was willing to pay any price. Finding his money was no good, he implored to be informed where he could get the desired refreshment. He begged so earnestly that he made the bartend- CTS suspicious and it is safe to say that if the man was really sick he would not be given drop. He was looked upon as spotter for local man would never have thought of asking for drink in the saloon where this man made his request.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
CITY NEWS.

Mrs Patrick Sutton is seriously ill at her home on William street.
 Fred Tanner of Winsted was the guest of his brother Edward of this city over Sunday.
 Elmer Trask, the dog warden, says he is not capturing the canines as fast as he did during the months sionally gets his hooks" on stray one.
 Thomas Butterley, student at the Philadelphia Dental school, who came home last week to attend the funeral of his brother, John, will not resume his studies until after Thanksgiving.
 l Mrs Edward w. Beach to-day re- signed her admInistratorship on the estate of the late Susan Spencer, her aunt, and Attorney Walter D. Make peace, the deputy coroner, was ap- pointed in her stead.
 Major Charles E. Ramon went to New York to-day to attend the we'd ding of his nephew, George E. Ban non, and Miss Margaret Guilfoile, | which will be solemniZed in New York city tomorrow morning. Donate Francesca was arrested to- day by Detective Colesanto and is | charged with breach of the peace. ! He had fight on Phoenix avenue yesterday with Carlo Patisue and l Dominco Lefennine, and is accused of starting the miX-up.
 All of the barber shops will close Wednesday evening, Thanksgiving eve, at 10 o'clock, and will open at the usual hour Thanksgiving day and remain open until 10 in the fore noon. This will give the barbers time to enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner, besides accommodating the public.
 This evening the Royal Neighbors will give an entertainment and so- ciable at Fraternity hall on Bank street. A very entertaining pro- gramme has been arranged and an orchestra will furnish music for dancing. The Modern Woodmen of the World and their friends from Naugatuck are especially invited to attend.
 The foremen of the Waterbury Clock shop played game of bowls Saturday night to settle dispute be, tween the two teams. One team was headed by Daniel Murray and the other by Foreman Adolphus Bavier The latter called the former "The Highland Marys," for the sake of dis tinction. It was great game. James c. Whiting, one of Murrays team, was score keeper, and some of the Baviel bunch says that explains the wonder. full score made by Murray's. It was 41144 to 23323. After the game there was singing and readings. Captain Harry B. Carter gave an il illustration of how to split the ticke in times of peace and Foreman Johr Madden told of the tribulations O the hot air men. Foreman Whiting and Foreman Doherty, and in fac all of the foremen sang a song or dit something and it was very pleasan evening. Another game will be play ed when the Bavier bunch has recov cred from the defeat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
SACRED CONCERT
Given in St CeciDia'S Parish Hall
 Last Night.

A sacred concert to celebrate the feast of St Cecilia was given last ev- ening under the auspices of St Cecil- ia's parish in the new hall on Jeffer- son street. The programme given was much enjoyed and made the audience feel that it was worth their while to attend notwithstanding the inclem- ent weather. The opening number was an overture by St Cecilia's or chestra, followed by a solo The Palms." by Miss Mary Armbruster, The Derwin trio, composed of Messrs Blandsfield, Eagan and Weyerman, was heard to good advantage, as was John Schell in vocal selections. Cal vary" was sung by Robert Herr and flute duet was rendered by Frank Mark and Walter Weber. A short discourse on the life of St Cecilia was delivered by the Rev Farrell Martin, D. D., l.. L. D. At St Cecilia's fair this evening Frank Tierney will ap- pear in his original egg dance and the Burke sisters will contribute with jigs and reels. Music for dancing will be furnished by Luddys orchestra. Tomorrow night the Waterbury Turn Verein will give an up-to-date turn performance. Eight turner's will perform and will use their own apparatus. On Thursday evening, Thanksgiving, the Vorwaerts Turn Verein will give gymnastic and acrobatic exhibition and they also will perform on their own apparatus On the same evening the mysterious Kilbys will appear. MT Kilby will show how easy it is to get out of straight jacket in quick time, while Mrs Kilby will. while sitting in a chair be bound with fifty feet of rope. She will then free herself within 30 minutes.