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The Washington herald., 1908-04-19

of trade. and now the financial and in
dustriaI air is clarified by the storm of
the panic, and the position of the bust
ness world must be vastly better of than
It was year and a half ago with the
panic impending.
Mach Depends Upon Crops.
Much depends upon the agricultural
operations for the year, with reference
TO the ease with which the industrial
equilibrium viii be reached. Upon the
cotton. corn. and wheat drops Of the
country will depend, in a large measure,
the prosperity Of the next twelve months
The Agricultural Department recently
made public It's estimate Of the worlds
wheat crop Of 1907. It was shown in that
statement that the shrinkage in the yield
Of wheat for the year was 90. CO., 600
bushels, or nearly 10 per cent Of the
whole
While the harvest OF 1906 was unprece-
dentedly large. still the shrinkage Of last
year was sufficient 10 make itself felt
Ia all the productive. Industrial, and
financial operations Of the world, The
government does not attempt to show
to what extent this shortage in wheat
was eoniributive TO the worldwide de-
preston in business of 1907. but that It
was a contributing influence need not
be argued.
Now. II the wheat crop. the cotton crop.
and the corn crop of 1908 shall be near
the high-water mark for those products.
the recovery from the effects of the 1907
financial troubles viii be rapid and
salutary.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
HOPEFULLY BRIGHT

Continued from Page One.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
The Billings & Northern Road.

1t Will be perhaps the middle Of
December before fast and through
trains will be running over the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. road, although the
steel will all be laid before the middle
OF September. This is the statement
OF h. a. Jackson, assistant general
freight and passenger agent for the
Greai Northern railroad with he ad-
quarters in Helena,
Chief Engineer Taft of Billings
Northern recently stated that the new
road would be il. a position to operate
by the first of October, but the ballast.
ing OF the road will not be completed
for a couple of months after that, aud
1t IL probable that the Burlington
trains Will not run to Seattle over the
new route until the track is in every
way capable of safely accommodating
fast trains.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
Preparing For Hunting Season.

The necessary preparations for the
hunting season are being made by
northern Montana sportsmen and
dealers in ammunition and other sup.
plies. Reports from the various
hunting grounds promise a liberal
crop Of feathered game, a large pro-
portion of which will be harvested
early in the season.
l, Is required that all persons who
are residents Of this state who desire
to hunt shall first procure a license
therefor from the game warden or a
justice of the peace, and pay for the
same ST. To obtain a residents
license the person must have resided
in this state for the six months last
past. Such license entities the holder
to hunt all kinds of game, and said
license may be secured by application
from any one issuing them in your
county.
The license for non-residents costs
s25 for hunting all kinds of game,
and SO for hunting small game only.
a person while hunting must be IN
possession of his license. and, upon
damand, must show the same to any
officer ana also identity himself.
The open season for the hunting of
the following game is from September
! to December /: Elk, limit q per
person per season: antelope, limit one
per person per season: mountain goat
mountain sheep, limit one per person
per season: grouse, prairie chicken,
fool hen, turtle.dove, pheasant. part.
ridge, limit ten per person per day:
wild geese. ducks, brant and swan, 10
limit: deer, open season September l
to December Is limit three. Fish may
be caught at all times with q hook, line
and pole, no license being required
OF resident sportsmen.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
"Land Troubles"

1t is a large part OF our business to
help out people who find themselves in
difficulties with public land entries.
Having offices at Helena and Wash
ington, d. c., is a decided advantage
in rendering service to clients and
correspondents.
We give attention to any matters
before the land Observation-Disclosures,
amendments, repayments, isolated
tract purchases, mineral applications,
etc.
If patents are not forthcoming or
you have trouble of any kind with
land entries, it is worth while to write
US.
All kinds of land scrips.
THE COLLINS LAND Co.,
Helena, Montana,
Washington, D. C.
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Wv WV o0S SAS "uACAA SS0
son is being anticipated in some parts
Of northern Montana by impatient
sportsmen, who cannot resist the
temptation to gather In a few ducks
and other game before the date pre-
scribed by law. This may prove to
be expensive sport, as the offender
becomes liable to a fine of S25 10
800 upon conviction.
The sheriff's Office received word
from Stanford last evening, giving
the description of a man named Pierce
who is wanted in Fergus county on a
criminal charge, and who was be-
lieved to be in this locality. 1t vas
ascertained that the fugitive went east
OF a stock train that teft here yester.
day, and notice was sent to Havre
where he was arrested on the train.
He will he turned over to the Fergus
county officers.
From Fridays Daily
D. A. Smith. Of Hinsdale, deputy
sheep inspector for this district, is
among the visitors in town.
Several desirable residences in town
and some good ranches now listed for
sale at Sayre's Real Estate Agency.
A marriage license was issued by
the clerk of the district court today
to John Gilgosh and Ellen S. Clarke,
both of Havre.
Frank Mcclure returned today from
a visit with relatives in Gallatin
county. He was accompanied by the
Misses Carrie Mcclure and Bessie
GOWN. of Belgrade.
j. p. Throop, Of Paoli, Ind, ar
rived from the east today, to attend
to business matters rel ating to the
estate of his brother, the late John r.
Throop, of Landusky.
John Keenan,, of Red Lodge, who
was a resident Of this city in the
eighties, arrived from the west today.
and is renewing acquaintance with
old-time friends in this vicinity.
Jere Sullivan returned today from
Butte, where he attended the annual
meeting of the Montana Hotel Mems
association. Mr.. Sullivan was re-elect-
ed secretary of the organization.
Charles Hamilton, who was accused
of stealing a pair of boots, had a
hearing in Justice Kinder's court last
evening, and IA found guilty. He
was given a Jail sentence of fifteen
days.
Among the arrivals today we're E.
r. Russell and wife and County At
torney F. A. Carnal, who have been
spending the past week at Lake Nc.
Donald. They made a trip to the
Sperry glacier and other points of in
terest in that vicinity.
An undesirable citizen who gave his
name as William Smith was arrested
last evening on a charge of vagrancy,
and after an interview with Justice
Kinder today was awarded q sentence
Of ten days in jail. Sentence was
suspended for one hour to enable him
to leave town.
The forest service of the U. s.. dep
partment Of agriculture is sending out
a bulletin regarding the eradication
of the prairie dog pest. which it say
can be accomplished by distributing
wheat that has been coated with a
preparation of strychnine, cyanide OF
potassium, anise oil and molasses.
1t is said to be a cheap and effective
method. Those who wish to try the
dog medicine can obtain the formula
for its prep aration and directions for
its use from thief crest Service, Wash.
ington, D. G.
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To Whom Il Concerns,

Left at my ranch the night of June 2sth, one
light bay saddle horse, very gentle. weight about
ure 5 high up on right hip. Was evidently rid
den to my ranch and played out and changed fol-
a hobbled bay saddle horse of mine with [
brand on left thigh and vent underneath.
would like to rent said horse until l can discover
stolen horses. owner please answer as soon
as advertisement lie noticed.
A. L. SUTHERLAND. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

The WEEKLY RIVER PRESS is a good
newspaper to send away to your friends
in the east. 1t will save you the trou-
BILE of writing letters.
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Twenty Dollars Reward,

Estrayed, two mares, a bay and a sorrel, each
branded w on right jaw and v on righ'
= Will pay $40 90 re % ward FOL
recovery.
JOS. KOIILER, Big Sandy, Mont.
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Strayed or Stolen.

Twenty-Five head Of mares, branded Z on right
hip or jaw. Will pay $40 per head for 8 their
return, or s. for Information leading to their
recovery. O.. SHELDON,
ZOrtman, Mont.
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Reward for Estrays.

Estrayed, 2 black horses, one branded -
on left thigh, the other with a blotched
brand on right shoulder and big white
saddle marks on withers. Will pay five
dollars reward for each horse, or for informRtlOI
leading to their recovery.
j. W. SOMMERVILL, Saco, Mont.
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Bucks for Sale.

On or about August LIST will have for sale 500
yeArling bucks, good shearers and good size for
range bred. Have some two-yearold Oregon,
also some aged Ohio bucks. Amy of the above
will be sold extremely low considering quality.
Apply to
A. X. PRESCOTr, Helena, Mont.
A. G. COUGH, Chester, Mont.
W. II. SCOTT, Conrad, Mont.
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Tho River Press.

Subscribe now for the WEEKLY Rlv.
Err PRESS. Send it to "the old folks
at home"
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For Rent OF Sale,

A desirable ranch property, consisting of about
1900 acres of decided land with improvements
is offered for rent for a term of years, or will be
sold at fair valuation. Plenty Of hay, range and
everything necessary for a good sheep or cattle
ranch. Address j. X. MORRISON,
Landusky, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
Residence for Sale,

An eight-roomed frame house, centrally 10.
Gated, with lawn and trees. Address
en- River Press office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
CASTOR|A
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s' sssss the Of &MzZzzM
For Sale.

f.. One computing scale, one platform scale, one
heating. etove, one truck, several show cases, and
other odds and ends left of the bankrupt stock Of
G.. w. Ayres, bankrupt.
JERE SULLIVAN, Trustee.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
Stallion for Sale.

A good Clydesdale stallion for sale. Ia well
built, age five years, and weighs about 1900
pounds. Address j. +. SULLIVAN,
Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
Wag on for Sale.

A Racine farm wagon for sale, nearly now
Apply to w. NJ. DAVIS Il SONS,
Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
NOTICE OF ELECTION, CONSTi.
TUTlONAl AMENDMENT.
HOUSE BILL NO 257.

An act for the submitting to the qualified cleo
tors of the state OF Montana, All amendment to
article II of the constitution of the state of Mon
tana, relating to the revenue and taxation, and
providing for al increase in the tax levy.
be TT ENACTED BY MI LEGISLATIVE
ASSEMBLY OF II STATE OF MON
Section l. There shall be submitted to the
qualified voters OF the state of Montana, at the
next general election, the following amendment
to section 9, article XII OF the Constitution of
MI of the Constitution be, and the same IL,
hereby amended to read IL follows:
"Section .. The rate of taxation OF real and
personal property for state purposes, in any one
year, shall never exceed Three CD mills on each
dollar of valuation, and whenever the taxable
property in this state shall amount to five hun
dred million dollars $500, o O,oNO.oOl, the rate
shall not exceed two and one-half mill. en- on
each dollar of valuation, and whenever the taxa
bic property In this state shall amount to eight
hundred million dollars SOO,OUl,V0.hBl the rate
shall never exceed two t2) mills on each dollar of
valuation, unlees the proposition to increase
such rate, specifying the rate proposed at the
time during which the rate shall be levied, shall
have been submitted to the people at the general
election and shall have received Il majority of all
the votes cast for and againstit at such election
Section Z. Separate official ballots shall be
used at the general election to be used in Novem-
Der, 1908, which shall have thereon the words,
"For the amendment to til" Constitution prOvid.
ing for an increase in the tax levy and the
words, against the amendment to the %constitu-
ton providing for an incease in tag levy"
Section 3. All acts and parts of acts IN conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
section 4. This act shall take effect and be in
full force from and after it passage and appro-
val.
Approved March :, 1907.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
State of Montana, So.
l., A. n. Yoder, secretary Of state of the state
OF Montana, do hereby certify that the above is
q true and correct copy of
IAN act for the submitting to the qualified
electors Of the state of Montana, an amendment
to article IL of the constitution of the state of
Montana, relating to the revenue and taxation,
and providing for an increase in the tax levy
Enacted by the tenth Legislative assembly OF
the state of Montana and approved March :, 1907.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, ! have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the great seal of said
state.
18th day of July. A. D. 1908.
A. n. YODER,
Secretary of state.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-08-26
FORT BENTON
LAUNDRY
ANNIE M. PHOENIX, P~roprietress

A first-class modern plant has been installed,
and all work will be guaranteed to give salts
faction. Prices will be as low as is consistent
with the quality of the work. Goods called for
and delivered.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-08-21

with applause. and the red-handed
murderer not only goes acquit. but
with the good viii of the populace.
That is how our criminal laws are
administered. Is it any wonder that
Judge Lynch is kept active? Is If
any wonder that Judge Lynch is
looked upon as a mighty good judge
in some of the states. And as long
as our criminal laws are administered
for crime and not for justice Judge
Lynch will be a very busy man.
Equity jurisprudence is defined as
that wherein the law. by reason of its
universally, is deficient, and lynch
Jurisprudence may be characterized as
that wherein the law, by reason Of
failure of justice, engenders the con
tempt of the community.
We need in America court of oyer
and terminer, from whose Judgment
there is no appeal. That would tend
to send Judge Lynch on vacation.
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ment. 10 the great variety Of cases
which are constantly arising, of the
principles laid down by Mr.. Roose-
velt."
What an astonishing difference be-
tween Mr. Bryan's clearly defined
surely we should have the co-opera-
ton Of all legitimate corporations in
our effort to protect business and in
dustry" and Mr.. Taft's unqualified In
dorsement of the Roosevelt vagaries.
In this respect Mr.. Bryan appears as
the calm, reserved and cautious states
man. It is beyond question that as
the nations chief executive he would
be conservative and cautious. In crit
icism Of public affairs there is a IL
cense and latitude denied constructive
genius. Possibly Mr. Bryan has been
too long in the position of critic TO
permit adequate advertisement of the
difference which the sense Of his
approaching responsibilities has
wrought. But those who know him
best have a feeling that he might be-
come so conservative as to be a half
disappointment to some who are now
his most ardent supporters.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-08-21
THE IMPOTENCE
or LAW.


Not long ago. in community of one
Of our most enlightened states, a man
committed an unproyoked and afro
cious murder. He was apprehended
by the authorities and saved from the
vengeance of a mob by the interposi
ton of the military
In short time the grand jury re
turned an Indictment, charging the &C
cused with the crime Of murder. In
the criminal division of the circuit
court of that bailiwick the case was
called for trial soon after the grand
jury had preferred the charge, and the
counsel for the defense asked con.
tinuance on the sole ground that pub
lie sentiment in that community was
so hostile to his client that he could
not have a fair trial at that time. The
motion was granted, and thus the very
atrocity of his crime shielded the fel
on from the vengeance of the law.
That sort of thing is the rule in very
nearly every neighborhood in the Unit,
ed States, and it amounts to an indul,
gence to commit crime, says the Wash,
ington Post. Two. continuances are
very nearly equal to one acquittaI
Witnesses die, or forget, or depart, or
a b CO n d; the emotional citizen
changes his vengeance into sympathy
the malefactor gets to be a hero and
martyr. He is tried when and
where the prevailing sentiment is pity
The verdict of not guilty" is greeted
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-08-21
year ago in May.

year ago in May.
To the vast supplies Of accumulated
money already in the country the fine
condition of the crops promises aug
mentation. The farm value of the
rapidly maturing harvests is estimat-
ed at no less than $4,000. 100000. This
is not all real money to pass from
hand TO hand circulation. Much is
consumed, much is used in the eeono-
my Of the farm; but it is the harvest
which is the basis Of all prosperity in
this or any other land, and fresh mon
ey is brought into the country through
the surplus of material which is ship
ped abroad. Bright harvest prospects
and cheap and abundant money are at
the present time the great sustaining
force in the situation. The haryests OF
last year and the preceding seasons
mininized the force of reaction follow
ing the crisis and they sustained the
country through depression. Those OF
the present year win assist recupera-
ton. They will add fresh funds to the
already liberal supplies of reserve
money. and then, percolating through
the security. market and all the veins
and arteries of industry, will play
their full part in commercial revival
New York Herald.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-08-21
Mr.. BRYAN AND
TIE coRPoRkTIoNs.

Possibly Mr.. Bryan has developed
new powers of self-restraint. He may
have undergone a change of tempera-
ment or sentiment. Or he may have
been maliciously misrepresented, false
ly quoted or deliberately lied about.
1t doesn't matter The paragraphs re
ferring to corporations in his speech
of acceptance set at defiance all re-
ports of his demoniacal intentions and
anarchistic impulses. They should be
sufficient to quiet any sober belief that
his success means the tearing of the
business and industrial system to tat
tiers, and annihilating the corpora
lions whose existence is so essential
to the continued life and prosperity of
the nation, says the St Louis Re
public.
Is there any threat of revolution in
this? ''The democratic party is not
the enemy of any legitimate industry
or of honest accommodations. It IS, OH
the contrary, friend of industry and
the steadfast protector of that wealth
which represents a service to society"
That is a mild Statement. It is
milder when compared to the torrfd
denunciations of rich malefactors in.
dulged in by Mr. Roosevelt. It is al,
most pallid when aligned beside the
heated utterance in which the presi.
dent proclaimed to the world a con.
spiracy of wealthy men who banded
themselves together to force a bust
ness reaction.
Mr.. Bryan also said:
The democratic party does not
, seek to annihilate all corporations; fl
simply asserts that as the government
creates corporations it must retain the
power to regulate and to control them
and that it should not permit any cor
poration 10 convert itself into a mo
nopoly."
This, too, is in sharp contrast to Mr.
Taft's abject surrender TO my poll
cies." We must have, said Mr.. TAT
in his letter, "ancillary Legislation
making possible the quick enforce
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-08-21
THE REVIVAL OF
PROSPERITY.

From all over the land comes the
good tidings that an unmistakable
and abundant wave of prosperity is
sweeping along. Mails are running
iun blast, crops are bumper every
where, the railroads are taking on
men. and the entire nation, with one
accord, gives vent to the expression
that prosperous seasons are at hand.
IN the uplift Of general industry
from depression following upon salts
factory harvests no one can overlook
the tremendous force of abundant and
cheap money. While the vast aeeu-
mutations in the banks of the coun-
try are in themselves the evidence
and result of lessenee activities Of
commercial life. the great accumula-
lions of surplus funds gathered in the
financial reservoirs provide the quick
ening of industry when the proper
period for recuperation has run its
course.
How vast sum of reserve money
has accumulated in the country in re-
cent months can only be approximate
ca. But in the national banks alone,
under the call of the comptroller of
the currency for their condition on
May Ia, there was no less than $751;
326, 45O of specie and legal tenders or
reserve money. The money market
is the heart of commerce. 1t was
when credit was strained, when money
was we'll nigh unobtainable, a year or
six months ago, that the heart was
weak Il is strengthened now and IS
preparing to stand the renewed strain
of commercial activity which sooner
or later is to be put upon it. At the
present the arteries are weak The
railroads are suffering from the dread
disease of arterio-sclerosis, but in time
these will regain their elasticity and
the life giving and nutrifying blood
will again nourish the whole CONNER
eia1 system.
The total gold in circulation in the
United States, according to recent es-
Inmates, amounted to the huge total
sum Of 81 445, OOO, GOO, of which SO per
cent was held in the national banks of
the United States and nearly 16 per
cent in the banks Of New York city,
which is the central reservoir of the
financial system. As already stated
on May II, the national banks of the
country held 1851 1926, $50, which was
an increase of s73,OOO,O0O, as com
pared with the preceding call by the
comptroller of the currency, that OF
February II, and no less than Sill,
600 coo lore than was held by the
banks Of the natiouaf association q
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FOR CONSTABLE.

desire TO announce myself as
candidate for reelection to the Of
fee Of constable of Bisbee Precinct
No. ?, subject 70 the decision Of the
Democratic convention.
E WI. MOTH
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-08-21
FOR SHERIFF.

| desire to announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of sheriff OF
Cochise county, subject to tae decis-
ion of the Democratic county conven-
ton.
ERNEST e. HUGHES.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SUPERVISOR.

desire to announce myself IS a
candidate Tor reelection to the office
af supervisor OF Cochise county, sub
iect to the action Of the Democratic
county convention
WILLIAM NJ RIGGS,
Dos Cabezes, Arizona.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-08-21
FoR DISTRICT ATroRNgY.

/ hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of district attor-
ney of Cochise county subject 70 the
action of the Democratic county con-
yention. J. F. ROSS,
Douglas. Ariz.
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FOR CONSTABLE.

/ desire to announce myself as a
candidate for the Office Of Constable
Of Bisbee Precinct No. 2, subject to
the decision of the Democratic con-
vention- H. G. RUFF,