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The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11

She walked aft to obtain a nearer
view Of the operations. The sailors
had already shut in large portion of
the promenade deck with canvas, and
she noticed that loopholes were pro-
vided every ten feet or so to permit the
effective use Of the defenders firearms.
Thus at each step she was reminded
of the precarious hold she had on life,
and she was positively frightened
when some mad impulse surged
through her whole being. bidding her
imperiously to abandon her ultra con-
scientious loyalty to woman she had
never seen. Why struggle against cir
cumstance? If death were so near.
what did she gain by prudery?
For an instant she stood aghast at
the revelation which had come to her.
She was in love with Courtenay. She
was ready to die by his side, fearless
and joyous, If only he would put his
arms around her and tell her that she
was dear to him. All, the fierce delight
Of that first silent surrender! Her
heart beat as it had never pulsed be-
fore, even under the stress of the
storm or the sudden terror of the
night attack. Her eyes shone, and her
breath came laboriously between parted
lips. Golden dreams coursed through
her brain. She was thrilled with an
unutterable longing.
Then her swimming eyes rested on a
group of men standing on the poop
Among them was Christobal, interest
ed, like the rest, in the floating of the
mine. And forthwith Elsie fell from
the clouds and was brought. back,
Shuddering, to cold reason again. She
was sick at heart. She hated herself
for her self abasement. She must grid
her with sackcloth and mourn, and
the tight must be fought now without
parley or hesitation unless the sweet
ness were to 60 forth from life forever
and all things turn to ashes in her
mouth.
So, marshaling the best qualities Of
her womanhood, she quelled the tur-
moil in her breast, forced herself to
join the men on the after deck and
said when the smiling Spaniard turned
to receive her:
"Where do they mean to put the Sec
ond contrivance"
about there" he said, indicating a
point on the surface of the bay east
ward Of the canoe. His right arm was
extended, and he placed his left hand
on her shoulder. Courtenay, hailing
Walker, saw the two leaning over the
rails in that attitude. Perhaps one Of
the two hoped that Courtenay would
see them. Elsie, as part Of her pun
ishment, did not shrink away, though
the touch of Christobal's hand made
her flesh creep. But Joey, whose mind
was singularly free from complexities,
leaped up at her. He wanted Elsie to
tell him what Courtenay was doing
out there, so far away from the ship.
She stopped and picked him up. Chris
tobal had no excuse for a second ca
ress.
Bark, Joey" she whispered, bark
and call your master. If anything hap
pens to him. you and shall never see
England again. And l am longing for
home today"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11

mo, no; not that. But those waiting
Indians. They might see you"
"Oh, the Indians again! I shall run
no risk of that sort. 1t would indeed
be the irony Of fate If the Kansas
slipped her cable and left the skipper
behind"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11

THE CAPTAIN
OF the KANSAS.
By LOUIS TRACY

"The Wings Of the Mornins The Pillar OF LII
COPYRIGHT 1905, BY EDWARD J. GLOBE
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Big Fire At Stockyards.

The stocky ards at Kershaw, located
about four miles west of this city,
were partly destroyed by fire Sunday
evening. The fire was discovered
about S o'clock, and word sent to
town, a party of citizens leaving at
nee to give whatever assistance was
possible.
The damage was confined to the
loading chutes and frontage of the
yards, the fire being checked by tear
ing down part of the fence. About
twenty-five stock cars we're also de-
stroyed, and as there were about 100
cars On the sidetracks at that point,
it is fortunate that the damage was
not greater. They were saved from
destruction by being hauled to a safe
distance.
The fire is said to have originated
ia one of the cars, and is supposed to
have been caused by sparks from a
passing locomotive. The partial de-
struction of the yards will delay live
stock shipments, one of eighty cars OF
beef billed for Wednesd ay being the
first to suffer Inconvenience.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Flood Sediment Injuries Land.

The popular belief tina. The sedimen,
from the recent floods Injuries the land
th at was overlooked, is confirmed in
az expert analysis made by the state
agricultural college authorizes. A
sample of the scditn.n, from The
Marias valley was sent uy ihe River
Press TO the department of agronomy
a: the college, and according t the
report Of Prof. H. O. Buckman the
deposit Of such sediment on land Ia q
misfortune.
The report says the sediment con-
tains only about one-half as much
nitrogen as the average fertile soil.
and is also deficient in other elements
that are desirable. Its injurious
nature is due principally to the fact
tina. in its semi-liquid state it filled
the pores of the soil with 6ne material,
and interfered with the aeriation and
the bacterial activities which are
essential to plant growth.
Prof. Buchanan states it as his
opinion that it will require q year or
more to get the sediment. covered land
into a normal condition and restore
its crop producing capacity.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Expensive Suit Over Dog.

A dog killing case that promises to
be quite expensive to the litigants was
on trial before q jury at the Friday
session OF court. 1t is an appeal from
the judgment in Justice Vennum's
court at Harlem, in which William
O'Reilly brought suit for damages
against G. E. Howe for shooting q
sheep dog. The plaintiff was awarded
$40 damages ia the justice court, a re-
suit which was not satisfactory and
the case was appealed to the distric,
court.
There are several witnesses on each
side, part OF the testimony for the
prosecution being to the effect tina,
the dog was a very clever animal, and
was valued ct abou, 5000. The de.
tenGant denies tina. he killed the dog,
stating that he merely fired a gun to
scare the animal while the latter was
chasing his cattle. The Jury gave a
verdict for the defend ant.
The costs in the justice court were
about SS5, and in the district cour,
viii be about $3.50. Each OF the par
ties is also under the expense of EN-.
ploying & lawyer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

betes, and some time ago had an At
tack OF paralysis which seriously at.
fected his health.
M. j. Healy was one of the most
~idely known old-time residents of
this part of Montana. He was located
on Sun river in the seventies, and was
later In the employ of the government
40 master of transportation at Fort
Assihniboine. He located q ranch
near the present site of Havre in 1899,
and became interested in the cattle
business, and met with success in that
occupation. About ten years ago he
was appointed deputy customs inspec-
tor for this district, aud held that pc.
sition up to the present time.
The deceased, who was about 81
years OF age. had q large number OF
friends who will sympathize with the
bereaved relatives.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Sheriff's Sale.

j. $. Almas, plaintiff, VS. Leslie F. Austin,
Mamie Austin, the Security State Bank of Havre,
a corporation, the Havre Commercial Company,
minist1ato1 Of v the estate n; Ms'o OF G. +. H i.eH a. d de.
censed, and Cora B. Clack, defendants.
To be sold at sheriff sale on the 18th day of
in Fort Benton, Chouteau county, Montana, all
the right, title and interest OF the defendants,
Leslie F.. Austin and Mamie Austin, in and to
quarter Of section i've d., in township numbered
thirty-two (32), north Of range sixteen Q6) east,
Montana meridian, in Chonteau county, Mon
thereto together withthe appurtenances, save
and except therefrom, however,, the lots con
tanned therein and described as follows: Lot
numbered thirteen (i3), in block numbered one
fourteen Q4), fifteen 49,, sixteen O6), seventeen
az and eighteen (S), in block numbered two CO,
foar (24) in block numbered three (3) of Austin's
West Havre, according to the official plat thereto
on file in the Office of the county clerk and re-
corder of Chouteau county, Montona: also ex-
cepting therefrom outlet number l$), ou'Iot
number eight (S). outlot number nine (9, outiot
number eleven ND, of the certain tract of land
are more particularly described as follows:
Outlot number three 81 beginning at the point
where the north line of West First street of said
| Austin's West Ilavre interseCts the east line of
the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter
of section five t) in township thirty-two (32)
north of range sixteen GGJ east, Montana meri-
| uihn, IN Cloateau county, MOuLlla, ana running
thence westerly l63 feet to the southeast corner
OF said outlot number nine (D on the said north
line OF said West First street, and running thence
in q northerly direction and at right angles to
said north lire of said West First street ss5.3
feet; thence at right angles in q westerly direc-
ton 80 feet; thence ut right angles in a eoutherly
direction $50 feet to TIE said north line Of said
Vest flrHl street: thence in an %easterly direction
30 feet t. the point OF beginning, and Containing
!o,GT. square feet.
Outlot number eight 90 beginning NJ the same
point OF beginning as said outlot nnmbdr three
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Total ,......,.,.,...171

AOG0I
The above levy is II mills higher
than that Of last year, and for county
purposes is two mills higher than that
OF 1906. The levy for the state fund
is made by the state board of equal
ization; the levy for general school
purposes was fixed by the tenth legis
lative assembly: the other items in the
rate Of taxatian are levied by the
county board Of equalization.
The Chouteau county tax levy OF
this year will apply to the largest as.
sessment in the history of the county.
The total assessment this year is S12,-
63O, 435, ar increase of about 5000, OOO
over that of 1907, and 81, 500, 900 great
er than the valuation of two years
ago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Taxes Will Be Higher.

Owners of taxable property in Chou.
teau county will be required to dig up
larger contributions to the public
treasury this year. The county board
OF equalization, at it's Monday session,
concluded that the condition of the
county finances and the prospective
expenditures for the coming year re-
quire q larger revenue, and the tax
levy was made "a follows:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

ASA ~SSA0y DOAAy
Miss Sarah E. Power arrived from
Helena today on a short visit.
An e-tim t. of the population of
Helena, prepared by the Polk direc.
tory company, places it at 23,252.
A sale OF lambs is reported to have
been made by II. W. Hoffman, of the
Marias. o D. G. LOCKWOOD, at q per
head.
Mrs. j. H. Russell left today for
Zur,man, where DR.. Russell is en-.
gagged 10 the practice of his profes.
sion.
Judge Tattan aud E. r. Russell, court
stenographer, left today for Glasgow,
where district court will convene TO-.
morrow.
4 p~os:ofice bulletin announces the
appointment of George Dutro, for.
merly OF this city, as postmaster at
DOdsOn.
Notice of location for a placer claim
10 the Bear Paws, near Lloyd, has
been filed in the county clerks Office
by Sam Denton.
Major T. A. Cummings and David
G. Browne left today for Havre, to
attend the funeral services of the late
Nj. j. Healy. The remains will be taken
to Sun river, to be buried beside those
| ~ tho ,>nno~ts ~ tho lonone1l
The low stage of water has caused q
temporary suspension Of ferry service,
and several teams crossed the river
to day by the ford below the old fort.
The crossing can be made at that
point in about two feet of water al the
present time.
According to word received from
officials of the Amalgamated Sugar
company, the construction of a beet
sugar plant in the Milk river valley
will not be undertaken until there ia
sufficient plowed land to raise the
necessary crop Of beets.
The official call for the Choutea u
county republican convention has
been issued by w. B. Piper, chair
man of the central committee, the con.
v%ention to be held September Is, a,
Havre. Primaries will be held in each
precinct Saturday, August %.
While beef prices in the Chicago
market are not 80 high as desired by
Montana shippers, fair returns have
been received by several local stock
men. One of them reports the sale Of
an estray that weighed 1920 pounds
and sold at IS. so, the uet returns be-
ing 5000.
Work on the new opera house has
been completed by the actors,
Hagen Is Fry, and the building turneG
over TO the committee in charge. The
new house of amusement presents ,
very attractive appearance and viii
furnish accommodations that hav,
been lacking for oae time past.
The forest service announces tina
under the new law giving to states q
per cent OF the gross receipts from tn,
forest reserves within their bound aries
Montana will this year receive $75,
oOs.il for the fiscal year ending Juu'
30, last. The law requires that thi'
money be expended upon the publi'
roads and the schools in those coun
ties in which forest reserves are locat
ed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Stone Land..Finai Proof,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Aug. S, 1908.
Notice IL hereby given that
MARY A. BRIGHT,
of Highwood, Montana, who, on August 3, 1905,
made stone entry, serial No. OLA, for the Sc
SEA section I, township 90 north. range 8 east,
Montana meridian, has filed notice Of intention
to make final proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Cbas. Ii. Boyle, U.
$. commissioner. at his office in Fort benton,
Montana, on the 18th day of October, 1908.
Claimant names As Witnesses: Joseph Braith.
waite, Henry j. Thsxter, Frank Glab and John
Reynolds, all of HighwOod, Montana.
j. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Death Of Michael j. Heaiy.

News of the death OF NJ. J. Healy
was brought from Havre by o. G.
Skylstead, county commissioners, who
arrived from that city Monday norm
ing, and who reported that Mr.. Healy
died Sunday evening of heart trouble.
The deceased was q sufferer from dia.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Stone Land. inaI Proof,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Aug, s. ~

UNITED STATES land OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Aug. s. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that
JESSE A. BRIGHT,
of Highwood, Montana, who, on August 6, 1908,
made stone entry serial No. Ob76, for the NEk
section IS, township 90 north, range 9 east, MOI.
tana meridian, has filed notice OF intention to
make final proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Chas. H. Boyle, U. s.
commissioner, st his office in Fort Benton, Mon
tans, ON the 18th day of October, 1908.
Claimant names as Witnessed: Joseph Braith.
waite, Henry j. ThsxteI, Frank Glsb and John
Reynolds, all of Highw0od, Montana.
j. NJ. BURLtNGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For County Treasurer.

hereby desire to announce to my friends in
county that | will be a candidate for
the Office of county treasurer on the republican
ticket, and If nominated by the convention and
elected to Office I pledge myself to turn all in
terest money into the county.
ALFRED II. WEST.
Havre, Mont. July -, 1908.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

IIdAAAAS III VAc pOSUOl1lCc dt rOFt Den"
ton on August 7, 1908:
Barnes, Clarence Laframboise Paul 2
Bergstad, Adolph L~aframboise, Mrs Mary
Baner, Ben Land, Ace
Baillie, Jno Martin, GeoI
Bsyal, Chas Mohr, Mrs Ann
Bradley, Jno Morrison, Jos
Briron, G Marsh, Don
Burton, Lizzie Moye, Alefrd
Blyth, j X Milligan, DIR Josephine
Biiou Comedy Co McClice
Buxton, VIM Mclvers, Tom
Crawford, Mrs M II McDermund, RI
Cooley, Howard Neil, Mrs Eta
Chase, Gil Parker, Log
Edrick, Jos2 Rohade, Alec
Embleton, Claud Palm, d
Evans, Hugh2 Padgan, Jack
Fry, Mrs Cora Qulgg, John
Fareas, Benito Sep, Charles A 2
Hooe, Miss Synnera Snyder, Miss Bessie
Horiego, Andres Shurrry,
James, B w Soberg, Miss Karoline
Larsen. z Nllie, j NJ
Lee, Ada Templeton, he
Labranboss, Mop2 Tesford, Seston
Lypord, Moses q Vagg, Louis P.
One cent will be collected on all ad.
vertised letters.
Persons calling for any of the allow
letters will please say ''adyertised."
GEO w. CRANE, =. M.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For Clerk Of the District Court.

l respectfully announce myself q candidate for
nomination by the republican county convention
this year, for tho Office Of clerk of the district
court, and should l be elected will be % attentive
to my duties as heretofore.
CHAS. H. BOYLE.
Fort BENTON, Mont, July q, 1908.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Commissioner.

l desire to announce that I am q candidate for
the republican nomination for county commits
of Chouteau county, subject to the ap-
proval of the republican county convention.
JAMES GRIFFIN.
Chinook, Mont, May 80, 1908.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For Clerk Of District Court.

To the republicans of Choutean county: |
hereby announce myself as q candidate tor the
nomination for clerk Of the district court, sub.
ject to the decision of the republican voters at
the county convention this fall.
A. y. SMITH, Havre. Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For County Treasurer.

To the people Of Chouteau county:
T. j. Troy begs leave to announce his candi.
dacy for the nomination for county Treasurer,
on the republican ticket, subject to the action Of
the convention. If elected to Office pledges to
tnrn into the county all interest money.
r.. j. TROY.
Havre, Mont, July ~, 1908.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
LOU COY
House Furnishing Co.
Two Stores
412-414 First Ave South
Is Fourth Street South
Great Falls Mont
The name tells the story.
Notice Of tina Proof,

UNITED STATES land OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Aug. s, 1905.
Notice Ia hereby given that
MARY A. THAXTER,
Of Highwood, Montana, who, on April II, 1909,
made homestead application No, 665 (serial No.
O59O). for the M SWA. Wa = section .,
township 20 north, range $ east, Montana meri-
dion, has filed notice of intention to make anal
~hve.year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Register and Re-
ceiver of The u. 5. land office Il; Great Falls, Mon
tana, on the nth day OF Sept. mber, 1905.
Claimant names H. Witnesses: Henry A.
Thaxter, Oriss Nottingham. Walter johnson
and Elmer Briggs, all of Highwood, Montana.
j. NJ. 81 RLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Candidate for Sh eriff.

The undersigned wishes to announce that he
lie an aspirant for I !. republican nomination for
sheriff of Chou;eal county, subject to the ap.
prevail OF the republican county convention.
GEORGE ". ROUSE.
Fort Benton, April "a, 1905.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For County Commissioner.

The undersigned is a candidate for the repub.
!ican nomination for county commissioner, sub
ject to the approval Of the county convention.
CHAS. 4. SMITH.
Harlem, Mont, June IL, 1908.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For Superintendent Of Schools.

desire to announce to the voters of Choutea,
county that ! will be a candidate for the nom ina
ton of superintendent of schools on the republi
can ticket, at their county convention.
Respectfully,
MISS DAISY BLACKSTONE.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For Sheriff.,

I hereby announce myself as q candidate fol
the Office Of sheriff of Chouteau county, eubjec,
to the will of the republican county convention
GEORGE BICKLE, Havre, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For County Attorney.

l desire to announce myself as a candidate fol
at the ensuing election, subject to the will of thu
republican convention.
r. Z. HAMMOND.
Havre, Mont, August Z, 1908.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For County Attorney.

| hereby announce my candidacy for re-nOmi-
nation and reelection to the office of county at
tOrney, ssbject to the will of Chouteau county
republicans. FLORIAN A. CARNAL.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
For Clerk and Recorder,

| hereby announce my candidacy for the Office
of clerk and recorder, subject to the action of
the repuh, lean county convention.
w. X. LEFT
Fort Benton, July %, 1908.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Mich Cows for Sale,

The un dersigned has a few head of mich COW,
Tor sale. For particulars address
JNO. +. SULLIVAN, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Stallion for Sale.

A good Clydesdale stallion for sale. Is we'll
built, age FIVE years, and weighs about 1900
pounds. Address j. +. SULLIVAN,
Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12

The WEEKLY RIVER PRESS is q good
newspaper to send away to your friends
in the east. 1t will save you the trou.
BILE of writing letters,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-12
Advertised Letter List.

The following is a list of letters re-
naming in the p~ostottice at Fort Ben
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1908-11-04
Sra Miuneiota &reos.

Minneiota &reos al oen for.
hanlf ep.-lutb. Strife afbolot efter
Snobpoelie fra 81. &eters Danif
eo .-lutb. Wfenigbeo, Nortbfielo,
Mfinn. lit O~elegereoe @nrsmpoe /
Mortbfielo, @aitor S. SimonIens'
&alo / 9ogene S-t1. Sftober.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. fanot Steo
Sorsoag @ftermiobag 81. 2,3O /
Menigbeoens Strife, bpor en- tenn
melig flor Sprl amIing par til Ste=
&c. Yaitor %. Sanien praOife0e
cner Sob. So. Z, 37-39 og for
retteOe for 9llteret. 9erefter en-
flereOeS Wp0et aabnet / BEN tree
nige @ltos Nabn al &reOsforman=
ben 8nitor S. Simonlen, bborefter
ban poa egne og Menigbeoens @eg-
ne Bps Soriamlingen 8elfommen.
geopnefortegneIie oper 8reiter og
9elegater optoges, til Steoe bar
C 8raiter og z 9elegater iamt
areoIens &asierer. Sormanoen OPP
feite tin Sn0beretning. Oct be0to=
ges at mo0tage SnOberetningen og
ne6lette en- &omite poo 3 MeOlem=
uer 1 8re1t og 2 9elegater til at
aeunemgao ben og fomme meo Sor-
lag ienere DeO Sorretningsma0et.
Goitor g. g.. gig og 9elegaterne
Simon &eterfen, @%ortbfie(0, og Ole
Gbriitenfen, Sut6inion, polgtes,