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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

mendS severe examInauon Of olnCers
for promotion up to the rank of major.
From that point promotion should be
purely by selection. He speaks Of the
recent physical test of army officers
with emphatic appreciation and recon-
mends a bill equalizing the pay of
officers and men of the army, navy,
marine corps and revenue cutter serv-
ice.
The Navy.
Concerning the navy the president
says:
In my judgment, we should this
year provide for four battleships. But
it is idle to build battleships unless, in
addition to providing the men and the
means for thorough training, we pro-
vide the auXiliaries for them-unless
we provide docks, the coaling stations,
the golfers and supply ships that they
need. We are extremely deficient in
coaling stations and docks on the Pa
cifc, and this deficiency should not
longer be permitted to exist. Plenty
of torpedo boats and destrOyers should
be built Both on the Atlantic and Pa
cific coasts Notifications of the best
type should be provided for all our
greatest harbors.
Until our battle feet is much larger
than at present it should never be split
into attachments so far apart that they
could not in event Of emergency be
speedily united. Our coast line is on
the Pacific just as much as on the At
lantic. The battle fleet should now
and then be moved to the Pacific, just
as at other times it should be kept in
the Atlantic. When the isthmian canal
is built the transit of the battle fleet
from one ocean to the other will be
comparatively easy. Until it is built
/ earnestly hope that the battle fleet
will be thus shifted between the two
oceans every year or two. The battle
fleet is about starting by the strait of
Magellan to visit the Pacific coast.
Sixteen battleships are going under the
command of Rear Admiral Evans, while
eight armored cruisers and two other
battleships will meet him In San Fran
cisco, whittier certain torpedo destroy
ers are also going. No fleet OF such
size has ever made such a voyage, and
it will be of very great educational use
to all engaged In It. The only way by
which to teach officers and men how
to handle the fleet SOFAS to meet every
possible strain and emergency in time
of war is TO have them practice under
similar conditions in time of peace.
The president recommends the in
creased pay for both officers and enlist
ed men and advises promotion by Sc
lection above the grade Of lieutenant
commander.
Foreign Affairs.
In foreign affairs, the president says.
this country's steady policy is to be-
have toward other nations ms a strong
and self respecting man should behave
toward the other men with whom he
Is brought into contact In other words,
aslr aim iS djSiu t.aSeStf9IlY TO helm other
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04
Notice to Settle.

We still have several unpaid ac-
counts on our books that must be
settled at once. A change in the
firm necessitates a prompt settle
ment of all bills. previous to Jan.
1st.
We do not like TO tax additional
costs upon you, but must insist
upon what is coming to us.
FRED WENZEL,
95m1 GEO. BLAKESLEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04
To Farmer and Other Patrons

wish to announce that l am going
to discontinue in the business March
1st, next; having a large amount of
good whiskey in bond | wish % dis
pose of same in a retail way, and will
give you the benefit of the price that
can be saved.
Regular $3.50 Whiskey, at $500
Regular $500 Whiskey, at $3.50
Regular $3.50 Whiskey, at $500
These are standard. well-known goods
THE KIND YOU CALL FOR. /
guarantee them TO be what they are
represented, and you will be more
than satisfied with each purchase.
JOHN DECHOW,
Philips House Bar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

FOR SALE: Three pedigreed
Durham bulls, aged five, one and
one coming a year old; pedigrees
furnished. Am still in the saw mill
business; all kinds of saving and
planning, the latter must be done at
once Bring in your logs. Am
still handling farm machinery also.
JOHN FLESCH,
93mo2 Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04
sIo searchIIqhts.

British battleships are being pro
vfded with searchlights by the light
Of which a newspaper can be read at
q distance of Is miles. They have 49,
inch projectors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

FOR SALE: l offer for sale my
place consisting of four acres of land
with house and barn situated one
mile west of city. Call at place or ad-
dress LEE MoRRELL,
Sc st pd Lancaster, Route.2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

FOR RENT: 100 acre farm 2 mi.
east of Glen Haven, 80 acres in
pasture and meadow ard the re-
mainder in good farming condition.
Write or call at 1915 Confer, Ave.,
Dubuque, Iowa. Nj. E. RIPPER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

FOR SALE-House and lot of
moderate size. Good location in
Platteville; will trade for farm.
INQUIRE at the Herald office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

WANTED: 2 carloads of fresh mich
COWS and springers; highest market
price will be paid; leave word at Ray
Carthew's barn if you have any to sell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

FOR SALE: Six-room house. and
wo lots situated in 4th ward, city
o. Lancaster. Apply TO
j. G.. WELSH,
soft Bloomington, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

FOR SALE or Rent; farm consist
ing of 40 acres, located IL miles west
Eil4 MORO in Sections 3O-3l; good
running water and schoolhouse close
by, Dist. No. /. Cali on or address.
AUGUST SENFTLABEN, Ellenboro. Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

FOR SALE-A fine, large hard
coal stove. Inquire of DR.. +. ID.
KINNEY. IL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04
The Army.

The president recommends legiSa-
ton to Increase the numher OF officers
In the army. especially in the medicai
corps. The rate of pay Of officers
should lie greatly Increased, he de-
clares There should he relatively
even greater increase in the rate OF
pay of enlisted men if we are to keep
the army in shape TO be effective In
time Of need. The president recon
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04
Enforcement Of the LaW.

A few years ago there was loud COM
plant that the law could not be in
voked against wealthy offenders. There
is no such complaint now. The course
OF the department OF justice during the
last few years has been such as TO
ulsEe il e-.Gcat that 70 mau stands
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

D.,ooao~,eoo~.~-o,, e-,e~~~>~eoo ~,~,~~~>~.~>
}Want COlun0n|
S..o.>n~oooe~o1~,~>.,-~ ~ys~-- ~
If You
Want help
Want a position
Want TO rent a house
Want to buy or sell seed
Want TO sell household goods
Want purchasers for real estate
Want to buy or sell cattle or horses
Want to sell fruit or vegetables
Want to make farm loan
Want to trade anything
Want a servant girl
Want a partner
Want cash
Try US
FARMS FOR SALE: l have two
good farms situateS.in Grant count!
that / will sell on reasonable terms.
stiff Jos. II. BENNETT.
FOR SALE:-A fine large hard
coal stove. Inquire OF
DR.. r. II. KINNEY.
FOR SALE CHEAP: Two second
hand horse powers.
26tf.
WE'LL! WhLLi WELLl 1t beat
all. What beats allf Why the Rec
Trunk cigar 44-5
FOR SALE-A fine, large hard
coal stove. Inquire of DIR. R. ii.
KINNEY. u
FOR SALE or Rent; farm consist
ing of 40 acres. located IL miles west
Ct, nboro in Sections 30-3l; good
running water and schoolhouse close
By, Dist. No. 1. Call on or address.
AUGUST SENFTLABEN, Ellenboro, WIS
FOR SALE: Six-room house. and
Wo lots situated in 4th ward, city
o. Lancaster. Apply TO
J. G.. WELSH,
soft Bloomington, Wis.
FOR SALE-House and lot of
moderate size. Good location in
Platteville; will trade for farm.
INQUIRE at the Herald Office.
WANTED: 2 carloads of fresh milch
COWS and springers; highest market
price will be paid; leave word at Ray
CaPthews barn if you have any to sell.
FOR SALE: l offer for sale my
place consisting of four acres of land
with a house and barn situated one
mile west of city. Call at place or ad-
dress LEE MoRRELL,
Sc st I'd Lancaster, Route..2
FOR RENT: 100 acre farm 2 mi.
east of Glen Haven, 80 acres in
pasture and meadow ard the re-
mainder in good farming condition.
Write or call at 1915 Confer, Ave.,
Dubuque, Iowa. Nj. z. RIPPER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04
Foreign Affairs.

In foreign affairs, the president says.
this country's steady policy is to be-
have toward other nations as a strong
and self respecting man should behave
toward the other men with whom he
is brought into contact. In other words,
aslr aim is djsiutsa@es tflIlY TO helm other
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-04

93n1o2
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03

'j%ijee BENTON LODGE. No. So,
II i. &sfE2Ae1 l. o. o. F.
w. w. Meets every Wednesday
-vening At Odd Fellows hall. Visiting members
~ cordially invited to attend.
HENRY HAGEN, N. g.
WM. HARRISON, Rec. Sec.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03
For.Upper Missouri Navigation.

j. NJ. Nelson, the we'll known VAL
ley county merchant, who recently
made a trip to Dubuque, Ia, has pur.
chased q small steam boat of about 20
tons capacity that will operate along
the Missouri river between Rocky
Point and Milk River station on the
Great Northern, a distance Of about
$50 miles. In making mention Of the
purchase, the Dubuque 1imes.Journ-
al says:
The Dubuque craft, which goes into
the trade on the Missouri, is q modern
and powerful light draft steamer. 1t
is ST. feet in length, with q 124 foot
beam. When it starts on its journey
to Milk River station, a distance of
$500 miles from Dubuque, it will be 10
charge Of its owner, Mr.. Nelson. a
Montana capitalist and general mer.
chant, who operates a chain of stores
along the Missouri. 1t will run easily
with a load in 26 inches of water and
is decidedly adapted to the conditions
Of the changeable shallow Missouri.
1t is fitted with q 80 horse power gas.
oline engine which weighs 1000
pounds, and the monster engioe will
push the craft, loaded, against the
Missouri current at the rate of seven
miles an hour. 1t is equipped with
its W electric light plant, with sepa-
rate engine and dynamo and has a
search light that makes objects dis.
tinguishable q distance of three miles.
The "Francis A" is now undergo.
ing repairs at Eagle Point to the ex-
tent Of 5000. The repairs will include
q new cabin and other improvements
necessary for the new work it will be
subjected TO-. 1t will 60 directly from
Dubuque to Alton, ILL.,, from which
place 1t will steam up the Missouri to
Milk River station. The Missouri
has not been used for commercial nav.
igation from St. Louis to points in
Montana for the past twenty years
and the new enterprise started by Mr..
Nelson 10 one of decided Importance to
shippers on the river.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03
May Change Freight Rates.

HELENA, June 27.-The state rail.
road commission has Issued q call for
= meeting at the state capitol, July 10,
when it will hear representatives OF
the common carriers and others iu-
terested in the subject Of adopting Off
cial passenger and freight rates for
the state. II Is set forth In the call
tina, the meeting is for the purpose
OF adopting maximum classi6cations
and maximum freight and passenger
rates to be charged by all railroads
Oper ating as common carriers in the
state for transporting freight and
passengers within the state of Mon.
tana. Continuing, it says any person.
firm, corporation or common carrier
desiring to be present in person or by
representative il invited to do so.
The law requires that upon the adop-
tiun Ut the maximum Classification
and maximum freight and passenger
rates by the commission it shall be
unlawful for common carriers TO make
any changes without fret notifying
the commission. Once adopted they
become the official rates, and thereon
all charges must be based, that is,
either lowered or raised. Any changes
the board may make in the future
mus. be based on the action taken
July 10.
IL il understood tn at the commission
intends to make come important
changes in freight rate in the near
future. .. w. Tong, the rates clerk
for the commission, is now iu St. Paul
securing copies OF all rates in effect
IN this state by the Northern Pacific
and the Great Northern. Upon his
return the commission will adopt them
Is the official rates.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03
Eagles Elect officers.

Al the Thursday session of the
Eagles convention at Hsvre, the cleo.
ton Of officers formed part OF the
business transacted.
Henry j. Melli, OF Hsvre, received
the honor OF the state presidency OF
the Eagles by unanimous vote. Fol-
lowing is a list OF the other officers
elected:
Vice president, j. r. Clark, Big
Tim Der; secretary, G. j. Mackey, Hell
ena: treasurer, j. w. James, Amazon.
da: chaplain, B. 1. Minich, K~alispell:
conductor, j. F. Redpath, Helena; in
side guard, Nj. d. Kimball, Kendall;
outside guard, o. German, Aide,
Gulch: trustees, w. A. Tremblay o;
Miles City. L. V. Bogy OF Chinook
aud =. j. Gilligan of Butte.
Mis.oula won out in the contest 70,
the next state convention.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03
Estray Law Is Defective.

a recent decision rendered 10y The
supreme court may result IN opening
the prisoG doors to offenders who were
convicted under the provisions Of the
Montana estray law that was enacted
four years ago. and which, upon tech
nical grounds, 10 declared 70 be un-
institutional. The decision of the
court related TO the caee of Earl Gun.
ninghan, charged with grand larceny,
who sought a new trial in the district
court Of Gallatin county.
The complaint charged Cunningham
with the theft OF 10 estray. The law
under which he was convicted was
passed 10 1903. The title is as fol-
lows: IAN act to define the word
'estray' adm to provide a pen atty for the
taking up, using or disposing Of
estrays upon the public domain"
The supreme court holds that section
p. article v. was violated, that sec.
tion Of the constitution providing:
mo bills, except general appropria-
ton bills, and bills for the codifcs.
ton and general revision Of the laws.
shall be passed containing more than
one subject which shall be clearly ex-
pressed in its title: but il any subject
shall be embraced in any act which
shall not be expressed 10 Inc title,
such act shsll be void only as 70 go
much thereof ~ shall DOT be 90 x
pressed.
"The law in question by its title as.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03
Ready For the Fourth.

The executive committee of the
Fourth OF July celebration. at a meet
ing held Saturday evening, received
reports from the several sub-commit.
tees that their work OF preparation for
the festivities is almost completed.
Subject to weather conditions that
may interfere with the plans of the
management, the program as origin
ally arranged will be carried out. A
basket ball game between local teams,
to be given in the city park, has been
added to the list of amusements that
will be provided.
The recent heavy rains have put the
streets 10 a condition that will make a
parade uncomfortable for those who
take par, in it, and this feature Of the
program may possibly be ommitted for
that reason: but the o%ratorical exer
cises, with Rev. L. J. Christler as the
principal speaker, will begin in the
city park at 10 q. m. They will be
preceded by a series of musical selec-
tions by the Fort Benton band, as
sisted by q delegation OF Havre musi.
clans.
The horse races, sports and other
events will take place at the hours
specified in the official program, and
promise to be exceptionally interest.
ing. The entries Of which notice has
been given indicate q large field and
q hard contest for the purses offered.
1t will be an enthusiastic and enjoy.
able celebr alton. all right, and a cor.
dial invitation 10 extended to residents
of other localities to come and partici.
pate in the pleasures of the occasion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03
July Weather Data.

A bulletin Issued by Observer c
w. Ling, Of Havre, gives the follow
ing weather data for the month o.
July, as they appear upon records o.
his Office that cover a period of II
years:
Mean or normal temperature Is de-
erees. The highest temperature re-
corded was los degrees Oh July II,
1856: the lowest, 81 degrees, on July
IS, 1892.
The AYERS age precipitation for July
lie 1872 inches, but 10 1884 the record
rainfall Of 9.67 inches was recorded
Last year, the total July precipitation
was only OIL inches.
The average number of clear days
in July is fourteen: partly cloudy
days, thirteen: cloudy days, four.
The prev ailing winds are from the
southwest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03
Chouteau County Gold.

For the fret time in Montana min.
ing history, Chouteau county leads
the list Of gold producers whose
monthly output is ent to the United
States assay Office at Helena. The re.
port OF that institution for the month
of June shows that it's receipts OF gold
from Montana mines amounted to
500, 7l9, Chouteau county being at the
head of the list of counties with an
output of ga 500.
For several months pact Fergus
county has held first place in the lis,
of gold producing counties, but her
product last month was about 81, OO(
less than that of Chouteau county.
The prominence of the latter as a min
ing district is attracting the attention
OF Montana newspapers. the Butte
Miner making this reference to the
subject:
1t is a little surprising to learn from
Mr.. T. B. Miller, head Of the United
States assay Office in Helena. that 70,
June, Chouteau. OF all the counties it
Montana, carried of the banner O.
the principal gold producing commun.
ity of the state. The majority Of the
people OF this state have looked upon
Chouteau as q purely grazing and ag
ricultural county, but it would seen
that ia the future it is going to ranl
high as . producer of precious metal
A few years ago this was the cas'
With Fergue. but it came to the from
rapidly ss q gold producing commun
ity. and for q long time headed the
other counties of the state in this par
ticular. One OF the most importan
mines in Fergus changed hands som
months ago, and was taken over by
new corporation, and for some reaso
since tina. time the property has no
been producing SO much gold ae i
did under its former management
Possibly when Fergus gets down ,o
business again it will wrest the banner
from Chouteau and retain it.
II is q great thing for both these
counties that they are developing
their mineral wealth, and thus are
obtaining a diversity OF industrial
interests.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03

sumes to define the word 'estray,' and
TO provide a penalty for the taking
up using or disposing OF estrsys up.
on the public domain. Section l de.
Ines al estray to be an animal, the
owner OF which cannot be found, or
any animal, as therein described,
which is away from its accustomed
range. Section > makes it a misde.
meanor to take up from the range any
estray animal, etc. Section ) pro.
vides that it shall be deemed a felony
to dispose of. or attempt to dispose of
any estray, with intent to steal the
same:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03
Do You Want Lands!

We have Public Land Scrips of the
highest class available at all times,
and at the lowest prices. ANY guam
tity from 40 acres up. Prompt and
careful attention to your business.
Unsurveyed lands located and titled.
IT you have ''land troubles OF any
kind we may be able to help you. 1t
is our business. Offices at Helena and
Washington, D. G.
Write us for specific information.
THE COLLINS LAND COMPANY,
Helena, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03

Joseph p. Phalen, of Clearcreek,
who is 10 town toda has fled 10 the
district court notice OF his application
for citizenship.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03

MIssOCLA, June 2e.-Gus Beckman
was killed and John Field and Harry
Larson r seriously Injured 10 a
premature blast At He'll Gate tods
Both injured men were brought here
and IRE in the hospital. The coroner
of Granite county has charge Of the
dead man. The men we're working Oh
the Northern Pacific grade.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03

If il wasn't for the mistakes they
make some men would never be heard
of,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03

Water right blanks-onIy correct
form ublished-for sale at the RIVER
PRESS Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-07-03

z BENTON LODGE NO. rs, A. f. AND
aN~A. M.-Regular communications of the
49, above ma med odge are held at Z 20 D. M.
Non the first and third Mondays of each
month. Members of siste Lodges and sojournine
brethren are cor daily invited to attend.
j. w. HAIGLER, W. M.
WV. HARRISON, Sec'y,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-13
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
FOR SALE

For Sale---One twenty-ton Champion
baler, quick relief, one water tank,
one engine tender on wheels. ca
pacity 400 gallons. Phone 154 Su-
burban, or address box ass Salem.
Or. T. +. Walker. 6-12-1m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-13
COMMON SENSE

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