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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-06
THE PANAMA PROBLEM.
President Favors Building Canal Un-
der Army Engineers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-By 30 or.
der addressed to Chairman Shonts of
the isthmian canal commission today.
President Roosevelt, as far as lay in
his power under the existing law,
transferred to the engineering branch
of the army the responsibility for the
further construction of the Panama
canal.
He also formally recorded the aban.
donment, for the present at least, of
the project of having the canal work
done by contract on the percentage
system.
Another feature was the announce
ment of the resignation of John F.
Stevens as engineer in chief Of canal
construction.
Mr.. Shonts Is in New York, where
he will tomorrow preside at q meeting
of the directors Of the Panama Rail-
road company, of which he is presi-
dent, and will, it is expected, formally
resign that Office.
The president intends that there
shall be IN entire reorganiza alton Of
the commission, with three army Off.
GERS Of the engineer corps as it's lead
ing members, who are to have charge
of the engineering features of the "a
nal work. The chairman and engin-
eer in chief of the commission will be
Maj. G. w. Cocktails. His associates
will be Maj. D. du B. Gaillard and
Maj. VIM. L. Sibert, to rank in the
order named. These officers are all
comparatively young, ambitious and
energetic.
Senator j. S. Blackburn of Ken.
lucky, who will retire from the United
States senate on March 4, is to be
made q member of the reorganized
commission. The nomination of the
present commission, now pending be.
fore the senate, include Shonts, Stew.
ems, Haines, Endicott, Herrod, Cor
gas and Smith. Their confirmation
is desired in order to remove all doubt
as to the legality of certain acts they
have performed in connection with the
making Of contracts.
In his letter to the chairman of the
canal commission, the president states
that the purpose of the contract was
to secure, in the building of the canal
the services of the best, most expert
enced and most skilled contractors in
the country. This purpose failed, as
the contractors whose personal servi-
ces in the work are what the commits.
sioners sought, have made arrange
ments to divide the profits under the
percentage bid with bankers and
others to whom the contractors have
had to look for the needed capital.
The contr actors who are actually to
do the work have arranged to accept
a comparatively small portion of the
profits.
No contract can ultimately e ate
to the benefit of the government, the
president said, in which the contrac
tors energy, skill, experience ano
personal supervision of the work are
not adequately paid for.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-06
Notice Of Final Proof,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT EAIIa Mont Fab

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. ., 1907.
Notice is hereby given that
HILMEN c. LYING,
Of Highwood, Montana, has filed notice of his
to make final communication proof
In support of his claim, viz: Homestead entry
No. 25l4, made J une 20, 1908, Cor the Eh SWh
section 81, township - north, range east, and
lots 3 and I. section 3, township p north, range Z
east, and that said proof viii be made before
Chas. H.: Boyle, Y. 5. commissioners, At his office
at Fort Benton, Montana, on M.rch ~, 1907.
He names the follow ing witnessed to prove his
continuous residence upon, and ~cultivat on of
said land. viz: Riley j. Leece, Benjamin Nc.
Nshon, Halvof o. Lying, August Ockerman, oil
of Highwood, Montana
J. N. BCRLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-06
Notice Of Final Proof,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STAT4B L1NDO FDICB,
LEwIsrowN, Mont, Feb. 8, 1901.
Notice 10 hereby given that
THORE RITLAND,
of Big Sandy, Montana, has died notice of his
intention to make anal5.year proof in support
o %.d Ss' se e1stmi W &. i RSme foe tbs sn ioi. 10 ! :n az l.
VIVA SEX, MEX SWh section 9, township "a
north, range ID east, and that said proof will be
made before Chss. H. Boyle, U. 8. commits.
sioner, at his Office in Fort denton, Montana,
on Wednesday, March 20, ls07.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Thore kitlsnd, of Big Sandy, Montana, George
Hoffman, of Fort Benton, Montana. James Con.
ley. of Conley, Montana, Martin Gunderson, OF
Virgelle, Montana. c. f. McKoIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-06
Desert Iand..FinaI Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 9, 1907

UNITED STATEs LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 9, 1907.
Notice 10 hereby given that
HALVOR o. LYING,
assignee of John w.. Smith, of Hollywood, Mon
tans, has filed notice Of intention to make proof
on his desert land claim No. 6Sl. for the 81
NWk, VIZ SWk section 8. township. II north,
H. Boyle, us. commissioner, At his ONCE in Fort
Benton. Montana, ON Tuesday. the 18th day of
March, 1907.
complete irrigation and reclamation of said land:
BENJAMIN Mcmahon, Olaf &. johnson, Hilmen
C.. Lying, Riley ]. Leece, all Of Hollywood, Mont.
j. NJ. BURLINGAXE, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-06
Desert land..Finaj Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 9, 1907
Notice is hereby given that

NELS OLSON,
of Teton, Montana, has filed notice of intention
to make proof on his desert land claim No. 66S.
for the NWA NWA section 81, township IS
nS.th' ! range aS : east containing 40 acres; before e.ars
in Fort Benton, Montana. on Tuesday, 10Th day
of March, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation of said land
William r. Embleton, of Fort Benton, Montana,
Henry Griesbach, William o. Parrish, Patrick j.
Gibney, of Teton, Montana.
j. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-06
"Prints All the News

If any reader of the RIVER PRESS
considers it worthy of alton
to friends, the favor will be very high.
ly appreciated by its publishers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-03-06
GEORGE L. ~OvERFIELD.

Vent, / ON the left shoulder. Horses branded
r ON left shoulder. Rsnge, Shonkin and Arrow
creek. p. q. address, Fort Benton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
BRICKS COST $500 APIECE
OUT MARYLAND AVENUE WAY,
SO TUDGE KLMBALL SAYS

Willie Reid and Samuel Banks are
two poorer. sadder, and wiser men TO-
day than they were yesterday. Willie
viii read more of the police regula-
tons in the future. and Samuel banks"
his last cent that he will never get In
amy mo trouble" as long as his
earthly existence continues.
Willie ard Samuel have learned at
the feet OF Justice the nigh value that
the Government puts upon its brick
and from now on they viii tread with
care upon the bricks Of our city streets.
remembering always that they cost s.
apiece.
Willie and Samuel were hailed into
court before Judge KImball. charged
with breaking two bricks. which com
prised part OF the sidewalk Of Mary
land avenue. officer Fay. for the Gov
eminent. stated that the two men were
loading junk on a wagon, and finding
tnat one OF their pieces OF iron pipe
was too long. had adopted the simple
method of hammerins It upon the pave
rlent until something broke.
Willie was the first to testify. He
started out by explaining 10 his honyr,
In an injured tone. his intense surprise
at learning that iron pipe IS harder
than Government brick.
Why. y 'onner.'" he said. medita-
lively. "Ah kinder thought we might
scratch dat pavement a little. but.
good Bewd. who'd a thought we'd a
busted it.?
"Ah don't see how we done il. he
added.
Samuel stated that everything that
his dear friend had related was true,
but explained that Willie was solely
and entirely 10 blame.
Dat man. he done asked nah help.
he said. AN just out er kindness All
given him a lift"
Then he lifted a long. lean arm. and
pointing All manufacturing index finger
at his partner. he said:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
BARRACKS WILL PROJECT
BEYOND BUILDING LINE

II is the purpose OF the Navy Depart
ment to erect on the Marine Reserva-
ton. west trent, bounded by Eighth.
Ninth. G, and streets southeast. near
the Navy Yard. a marine barracks
which Will project five feet beyond the
building line.
Col. +. G. Prince. quartcrmaster of
the Marine Corps. in a communication
10 the Commissioners, asks permission
20 so erect the barracks beyond the
building line. The matter has been
formally approved by Engineer Com
missioner Morrow and Assistant EDgi-
nscr Commissioner Kelly. but has lot
been passed upon by the full board
membership. Commissioners Macfar-
land and West not having had the
papers.
Building Inspector SnOwGen Ashford
does not favor the proposed plan. be-
cause he Goes not believe the law gov
ernirE such cases allows the Commits
sioners to grant such a permit 10 the
Government No action was taken IN
the case yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
WHEN THE KAISER COMES,

Every time the Kaiser visits Dantzig
says a London Mail correspondent. all
the old warships In the harhOr are toWed
To a position in which ne can not see
them When the correspondent wrote,
the process was being gone through in
view OF a visit now pending.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
POLICE CHIEFS
ASSEMBLE HERE
All Will Go to Jamestown
in Body on Monday
Evening.

Delegates to the annual convention of
the international Police Association.
which conyenes at jamestown Tuesday
morning. viii arrive I'm this city today
and will leave for the exposition in
body tomorrow night 1t is expected
that fully loo members will attend the
meeting.
Several police chiefs arrived in Wash
ington yesterday. and spent the day
visiting places of interest. Major Rich
ard Sylvester the inspectors. captains.
and other officials of the local depart
ment have made arrangements for their
entertainment today and tomorrow. Trips
about Washington will be taken in
sightseeing automobiles, and the men,
oers OF the association viii be shown
the principal points OF interest about
the city. They will visit the public
buildings, the Soldiers Home. Arlington.
and will make a trip TO Mt. Vernon.
The board OF governors OF the Bureau
Of Criminal Identification will hold it's
annual session in Washington tomorrow.
The board is composed OF John T. Jams
sen. president. Milwaukee: Major Rich
ard Sylvester. secretary-treas1iFer and
director. Washington. william Pinker-
ton, Chicago; Paul NJ. MHliken. Cincin-
natl; George T. O'Harer, Memphis:
Thomas Farnan. Baltimore. John b.
Taylor. Philadelphia. Frank Cassada.
Elmira, and Z. p. Creecy, st. Louis.
The headquarters Of the association
VIII be at the Pine Beach Hotel Major
Sylvester. who has been president OF the
association for the last seven wears
VIII deliver his address on the opening
day OF the convention. The business
session will last for FIVE days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
AMATEURS ACT
At ROCKVILLE
Scrap of Paper Nicely Pre-
sented by Well-KnOWn
Young People.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. June IA Scrap
OF Paper the thrce-act comcdy-drana,
was presented at the town hall here
last evening before a large and repre-
sentative gathering of people from this
town and the surrounding country The
play WAS success in every way, and
the characters were excellenuy. pOr-
trayed by the principals I'm the cast.
Miss Bliss Finley. as OIadamoiSelle de
Ruseville. was ably supported by James
II. Starkey as Prosper, and Miss Rose
Armstrong. as Louise. played her part
particularly we'll The Baron Russell
Brewer was as jealous as he well could
be. and Brismouche John ]. Higgins)
was a typical naturalist Miss Marie
Jones was very cute as the French
maid, and Anatolc (Stephen II. Qulgley),
with his love affairs with MatiIde and
troubles with his guardians sister
Madam Zenobie O1iss Francis Peter.
was quite amusing. Miss Lavinia Daw-
son took the part of Madam Dupont
the hoUsekeeDer; Lee Kemp was Bap-
tiste. and George Alnutt was Francois.
The play was given for the benefit or
the Montgomery Country club, a new
organization for social purposes. which
viii have for its home the Woodlawn
Hotel property. with its twenty acres
of beautiful lawn and groves. and was
given under the direction Of Mrs
Thomas Talbot. who was ably assisted
by Mrs Elizabeth OffuJt. Walter Will
marth and his Washington orchestra
furnished music for the occasion. and
for an impromptu dance which fol-
lowed.
Asa grand finale 20 the entertainment.
the principals and friends Of Mrs. Tai
bOtt will be given a trolley party on a
day evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16

Mr.. r. Selden Ellyson, the father Of
the bride. a well-known business man
Of Norfolk Miss Ellyson IS now stay
ing with her sister Mrs. W. r. Blake
slice. at Binghamton, y Y. where the
ceremony viii be performed
II has been announced that the young
couple win make their future home in
New York.
Mr.. Lewis is a prominent Wall Street
broker. a member Of the well-known
firm OF Lewis & Vredenburgh. He is
Virginian by birth. being 4 member
Of the weII-known Virginia family OF
his name. He has been living in New
York since he entered into active bust
ness life. His partner I'm business re-
Gently married another Virginia girl
Miss Virginia Baker, Of Winchester.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
GUNBOAT FOR LAKES
IF ENGLAND AGREES
Consent Asked to Give
Naval Militia Another
Practice Ship.
Four on Inland Seas AL
ready With Britain's
Consent.

II the British government doesn't OBJ
sect, Uncle Sam viii soon have another
warship on the Great Lakes This viii
not be because OF any possible need 0l
such "a ship there. so far as Great Brt-
tain is concerned. and if there we're
sny apparent design on that score 1t
is certain that the British government
would not grant the request.
Under the treaty between this coun-
try and England, either country has 10
obtain the permission OF the other be-
fore increasing its armed naval strength
IN bordering waters. This strength at
present is limited TO one gunboat each,
End to "a limited number of revenue
cutter service vessels.
Inquiry was made by the State De-
psrtment, ia behalf of the Navy De-
partment. because OF the increased in
terest being taken in the naval militia
ON the Great Lakes Several States on
the Lakes having naval militia organ
izations have desired another ship FOR
some time. Aside from this. demand
FOR another vessel is being created by
the establishment or naval training
station on Lake Michigan, near Chi
cISo-
In fact. The amateur naval warriors
want something that looks like a war
ship on which they may obtain their
training. The only warship on the act
I've list OF the navy on the Great Lakes
at the present time. is the old ironclad
Wolverine, the first iron boat of the
American navy. She is a side-wheeler,
and she looks as old as she really is.
She Will be the flagship in the coming
naval maneuvers this summer The
militia of Ohio Michigan. Illinois. and
Minnesota each have training ships.
but they are only lightly armed gun
boats, and are not recognized as war
vessels of the navy as Ions as they are
loaned to States for training purposes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
SUBMARINE BOATS
At OYSTER BAY

OYSTER BAY. June l5.-Three sub
marine boats accompanied by a ten
der. slipped into the bay last night and
slipped out again at daybreak today.
without any OF the villagers learning
the reason for the mysterious visit. The
submarines anchored for the night al
most under shadow Of Sagamore Hill.
but II the President visited them no
one was the wiser.
IL is supposed that they came into
the sound TO escape rough weather
The residents OF the summer capital
are naturally Specializing now over the
question: did the President, or did
he not. 20 diving last night2"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
BOOK THIRTY THOUSAND
FOR CHESAPEAE BEACH

In addition to the regular crowds Of
individual eXcursionists and pleasure
seekers. 1900 people are booked to 20
from this city 90 Chesapeake Beach on
special organization excursions between
now ana the last day OF this month.
The bookings from this city TO Chesa-
peake Beach for these next two weeks
are almost record-breakers, and show
how popular the beach. the only salt
water resort near Washington. has be-
come. The management Of the resort
says its bookings for July and August
will even go beyond the mark set by the
excursions booked for the last half Of
June.
The excursions are arranged as fol-
lows:
June 1s-Ccmpany c. Thirty-second
Regiment Uniform Rank, ". o. w,
1900 people.
Jure l9-Phunny Phellows Club. 700
June Recommendation Benevo-
lent Association. 1000.
June ei-Washington Hebrew Congre-
cation. 800
June z5-Improved Order Heptasophs,
5000.
June s-Nauonal Tent. No. !, Knights
OF Maccabees. 1900.
June 27-Old Glory Council. No. a. Jr.
o. r. A. n. I.5O0
June Salinas Temple. Mystic Shrine.
5000.
In addition to these set excursions.
Paul Y Waters. general manager %
me resort. will give a free excursion the
latter part Of this month TO so poor
children and mothers OF Washington.
the excursion 10 be conducted under the
auspices Of the Associated Charities.
Similar trips Will be given the poor
children by Mr.. Waters IA July and Au-
gust.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
BARON DIES PLANCHES
BIDS ROOT GOOD-BY

Baron Mayor des Planches. the Italian
ambassador. called at the State Depart
meut yesterday TO take his leave Of Sec
rotary Root He will sail for Italy next
Tuesday.
The Italian consul at New Orleans,
the ambassador said. had sent him re-
port Of the trouble among his country
men in that city over the kidnapping
Of an Italian boy by members OF the
Black Hand.
The baron said that he had not
thought IL necessary TO ask the State
Department for protection for Italian
subjects in New Orleans, for ne was
confident that Governor Blanchard and
the State and city authorities would 10
all that was necessary to prevent a
lyrching
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OUTING.

The Illinois State Association mem
bers and their friends viii hold their
annual outing at Luna Park on next
Tuesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
EDITORS COMING HERE
FOR ONE DAYS VISIT

NORFOLK, Va. June 15.-Many mem
bers Of the National Editorial Associa-
ton will visit Washington tomorrow
The association as a body was in
Richmond today, where they we're en-
tertained by the press Of the Virginia
capital. Many editors departed for their
homes. but the bulk OF the party re-
turned tonight. and in the morning viii
take the boat for n Sunday trip Up the
Potomac river TO the National Capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16

Dots de man what done bus dat
brick"
Then he sat down For some time
Judge Kimban meditated Then ne
spoke:
Il find you guilty Of destroying pub
lie property" he said. Five dollars
each.
Oats de mos expensive brick An
evan heard ov," was Willie's comment.
as ne paid his fine. and wandered to-
ward the door on his partners arm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
CAN YOU BEAT THAT7

When il comes 10 founding news
papers. Daniel Frederick shriner. of
Dayton. Ohio. has a record probably
unequaled by any other m2n in the
country. During his seventy-one years
he has established thirty-six newspa-
pers,. thirty-six Of which stlll survive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
Newport News Girl to Be
Bride at End of This
Month.

RICHMOND. Va. June IA we'd
ding of more than usual interest to the
younger society folk Of this section
viii be that Of Miss Page Selden Ely
son. who formerly made her home IN
Richmond. but who more recently has
been living in Newport News. to James
Freeland Lewis. Of New York city The
wedding Will take place during the lat
ter part Of the present month. The en-
gagement was recently announced by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-16
TO Guido NEW YORK.

An effort is being made TO get the
worlds tallest building for Pittsburg.
Application has been made for a struc-
ture which will have forty stories and
viii tower 700 feet above the sidewalk.
This is fOrty-twO feet higher than a
structure now under way in New York.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-06-26

Episcopal Church Services.
Regular services will be held
in the Episcopal church next
Sunday 8 o'clock p. m.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-06-26
Every Man His Own Doctor.

The average man cannot afford to
employ a physician for every slight
ailment or injury that may occur in
his family, nor can he afford to neg
lect them. as SO slight an injury as a
scratch of a pin has been known to
cause the loss of a limb. Hence every
mar must from necessity be his own
doctor for this class of ailments.
Success often depends upon prompt
treatment, which car only be had
when suitable medicines are kept at
hand. Chamberlain's Remedies have
been in the market for many years
and enjoy a good reputation.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel COM
plants.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm IAN anti
septic liniment) for cuts, bruises,
burns, sprains, swellings, lame back
and rheumatic pains.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets for constipation, biliousness
and stomach troubles.
Chamberlain's Salve for diseases of
the skin.
One bottle of each of these five
preparations costs but Sl.25. For
sale by all druggists.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-06-26
FOURTH OF JULY.
Crowley Firemen's Association
to Give a BurleSque Street
Fair.

The Crowley Firemen's AssO-
citation will celebrate the Fourth
of July by a burlesque street
fair, that Is promised to be d
unique and amusing affair.
There will also be a game of ball
between Crowley and Jennings
and a grand bell. Reduced
rates have been secured on the
Southern Pacific and excursions
will be run from Eunice over the
new Colorado Southern and pos
sibly over the o. G.. & N. E. from
Opelousas. Everybody in Lafa-
yette is invited.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-06-26

SHONNcER PIANO In good condi-
ton. Apply to c. 81. Lusted.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-06-26
GUEYDAN.
Meeting Called With Object of
Forming Drainage Districts.

Gueydan, La, June 22.-There
is some talk of the organization
of a mammoth drainage district.
comprising a part of Lafayette,
Acadia and Vermilion Parish.
lying adjacent to Bayou Que
TOrtue. with the levying OF a D.
mill tax for forty years to obtain
sufficient funds for the develop
ing, cleaning and strengthening
of the bayou to Il navigable
depth. with a width Of seventy
five or 100 feet, from it's mouth
to it's source, near Rayne. The
stream is the naturaldrainage for
the section affected, which it is
thought by some will not only
afford relief in that respect, but
give water transpOrta
facilities to those towns near its
source. It is claimed that $3.50,
600 will be sufficient to accom-
plish this result. So enthused
have become the citizens of the
other sections of this proposed
drainage district that they have
called a meeting to be held at
Lafayette on July 2, for a gen.
eral discussion of the matter
with a view of taking some i'm
mediate action in regard to
same. Delegates will go from
here.