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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-30
SAYS SMITH GOT
'TELEGRAMS BY STEALTH


a few newspapers. In which he told
why the Washington Times is oppos-
ed to the reelection of Mr.. Smith.
"A copy of this statement could
easily have been obtained, but the
copies Of the kilograms could have
been secured only in surreptitious
manner and that matter Is now the
subject of searching investigation
by the telegraph company.
But the most remarkable document
in this most unusual collection is the
letter to Mr.. Bennett, OF the Post.
The significance of that letter Is
due to these facts:
"That the president and chief factor
Of the gas company owns controlling
interest In the Washington Post
"That the chairman Of the house
committee on the District Of Columbia
Is Samuel w. Smith, now standing for
reelection TO congress from the sixth
district Of Michigan.
THAT Mr.. Smith deems II 90 i'm
portant to the Gas Co. and himself to
keep the Washington Post informed 40
to the state Of his campaign that he
sends the editor Of that newspaper
confidential information on the sub
iect.
"That for the sake Of keeping those
to send to him the Enclosures indicat-
ed-teIesrams sent by another news-
paper to Its own correspondents
which could only have come into his
possession by surreptitious means.
Breaks Fedora. Law.
THAT for the purpose Of conveying
this matter to the agents OF the Gas
Co., he 10 willing directly to violate
the law which forbids the use Of the
franked envelope except for the Off.
| ciai business Of the government.
THE Washington Post is the news.
paper--the OILY one In the District OF
Columbia--which did not print single
word when a score Of citizens asso-
Citations were adopting strong resolu-
lions demanding protection from the
Gas Co. Nor did II print a word on
the action instituted by the District
government for the punishment OF the
gas company on the ground that the
gas furnished was far below the stand.
ard fixed by law. Nor has II ever
printed more than brief notices OF tie
decisions of the courts that the gas
monopoly could not double Its capital
stock and thereby largely increase the
fixed charges OF the company which
have 10 be reckoned in determining
the selling price Of gas. Nor has II ever
discussed In any OF Its columns. or at
any length, any OF the bills affecting
the gas monopoly which were before
Mr.. Smiths committee at the last SEES.
sion OF congress, and are now In his
charge.
Could Have Had information Freely,
THE kilograms which, by this
means, pass into the possession OF the
Post contained no information which
Mr.. Smith and the Post could not have
had from this newspaper for the ask
ing. On the contrary, the certain In
formation which The Times Is special
ly glad to get before them--the sig
nificant things that private tele.
grams could be copied. even to the
telegraph operators signature letters
without the knowledge of either send
ers or addresses; that. being 90 cop
led. they should pass into the posses
sion Of Mrs. Smith: and that, then
Mr.. Smith should be moved to send
them to the admitted organ OF the
gas monopoly.
Mr.. Smiths reference TO further
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-30
SLY ALSO ON
SMITHS TRAIL
BARRED FROM CHURCHES. "PRo.
HIH" WILL ADDRESS VOTERS
FROM CURB.

PONTIAC, Mich. Oct 80.--(Special.)
Three OF the Protestant cencmina-
tons In this city have refused to al
low Winfield Scott Sly. the Prohibition
candidate for congress In the Sixth
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-30
Grocer 10 Bankrupt.

Dennis II. Mcbride. who has run Z
grocery at No. 1897 Jefferson-ave.. has
filed petition In bankruptcy. In
which he lists his debts at S931.3i
and his assets at $771.59, most Of the
latter being claimed as exempt.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-30

He declares he has been received
everywhere with courtesy and expects
to be elected.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
important Land Office Ruling.

WASHINGTON. February 5.-It was
stated at the general land office today
that decisions ia u dozen or more
similar cases have been rendered by
that office within the past few months
holding that u person can take but
one assignment Of land from claim.
ants.
This is a reversal Of prior decisions
on that subject, the former practice
being that a person could take any
number of assignments, but the total
number of such assignments could
not exceed 800 acres. The former
regulations, it is said, opened up the
way for frauds, but under the present
decision it is believed this will be
prevented.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
Mast Keep of Forest Reserves.

HELENA, Feb, 4.-Distr!ct Attorney
Rasch received a telegram this morn
ing from San Francisco apprising him
OF the fact that the circuit court of
appeals has affirmed the decision OF
Judge Hunt in the cases OF the United
States against Thomas Sh2nnou, who
was perpetually enjoined from run
ming his cattle co the Little Belt forest
reserve without q permit.
The decision of the court of appeals
is of great Importance to the livestock
interests or the west for it means, il
it is affirmed by the supreme court of
the United States. that the response
bility rests lpon the stockmen TO see
their livestock does not trespass upon
the reserve. notwithstanding there is
no fence. The responsibility is no
longer upon the government. but up
on the stOcEneu.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
Train Rohba- Makes Confession.

BOULDER, Feb. ) Harry }. Gruber,
charged with the murder of Engineer
Glow. who vas shot and killed by two
bandits who held up the North Coast
Limited train near Butte las, May. to.
day withdrew his former plea and
pleaded guilty to manslaughter. His
change OF iron. was made after his
defense was abo3t completed aud
after be had made a fun confession
to his part 10 the crime. This con.
fession. taken in writing before the
county attorney at the Jail last night,
duplicates Hastings, whose trial on
the same charge is to begin tomorroS y.
II details Towers connection with
the crime and makes that mans guilt
more certain. In addition, it is un.
derstood to implicate several other
men, who will be arrested and pro-
secuted. The confession has not yet
been made public. but it will be used
as evidence in the Hastings trial.
Gruber will be sentenced April :. the
first day OF the next term Of court.
The maximum. p%unishmeo. for man.
slaughter IS Ten years in the peuiten.
tiary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
Would Repeal Timber Act.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Senator
Borah Of Idaho, today introduced a
bill t repeal the timber and stone act,
with the proviso tina. entries made
prior TO the passage OF the proposed
law may be perfected. Senator Borah
speaking of his bill said that the tim.
Der and stone act has ou:lived its
usefulness, and as now administered
by the interior department is a rich
ans law entirely, and that a poor
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
Sheriff's Sale.

Union Stockyards National Bank of Omaha,
Nebraska, plaintiff, vs.. James W. Carter, Lett
tia A. Carter, George w. Carter, Peter c. Carter,
ct al, defendants.
TO be sold at sherih's Gale on the 2lst day OF
February, 1908, at 2 O'Clock p. M. at the from,
ton, county of Chouteau, state of Montana the
following described property, to-wit: The south
half (Sla) of the southwest quarter (SWA) OF
section twenty-nine (29), and the north half (Nls
of the northwest quarter (NWA) of section thtr.
ty-two (32), all in township twenty-eight (2s,
north, range thirteen u3> east of Montana Meri.
dian. and the north half (Nla) Of section twenty
seven (21), in township twenty-seven C27) north
range twelve (12) east of Montana Meridian
together with all and singular the tenements
hereditaments and appurtenances thereto he
longing or In anywise appertaining.
Dated Fort Benton, Mont, Jan. 81, 1905.
FRANK MCDONALD, Sheriff.
BY GEO. WAtkEHLIN, Deputy Sheriff.
w. 5, Towner, attorney for plaintiff.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12

man or mar of moderate means cannot
acquire land under it. tits Senator
Borah's intention TO introduce a sup.
Elemental bill providing the methods
by which timber lands may be classi-
fied and the timber products sold I'm.
der the direction of tho secretary of
Interior, leaving the lands after the
timber has been cut off to be disposed
OF under the homestead and other
forms of entry.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
R~esidence for Sale

A eix-room house. with bath room. sewer cor
n%ections, electric lights, yard we'll improved
good barn and other out buildings. Inquire q
address A. 4. McLEISH, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12

convenience of the age. You can talk
from your telephone to every subscrib.
er in any exchange in Utah, Montana,
Idaho, Wyoming, as we'll as all Pacific
coast points and Colorado and New
Mexico. Short rates for short talks.
Half minute up. The pay begins when
the talk begins.
Rates from 200 up, for unlimited
local service.
Leave your orders now. The new
Instruments r the very latest i'm
proved.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12

viii! probably approve Dlxon's home
stead bill, which provides for home.
steads of $40 acres in certain parts OF
Montana. Practically the entire com
mittee favors the provisions OF the
bill, and it is probable that it will be
made to apply to several other west
ern states where conditions similar to
those in Montana prevail.
Prof. F. B. Linield, director of the
Montana experiment station, who has
recently visited the eastern part OF
the state informs Us that new settlers
are rapidly taking up the vacant pub.
lie lands ia that section. A peculiar
fact il reference to this immigra.
ton is that meet OF il comes from the
Dakntas, tie settlers moving ives,
over a comparatively short distance.
Similar conditions are said to obtain
among the settlers who have recently
located 10 the eastern part of Valley
county.
From Fridays Daily
~ oSCplcuS uoS OuN dutdScS w OI'
fer until the 10Th on REQ au.omo.
b,les.
1t is reported from kismet that mai
service to that place has been resumed
H. T. MARTA having been appointed
postmaster.
Mrs. Frank MEG uire, accompanied
by her mother. Mrs. Patrick Whalen,
went to Great Falls this morning for
a short visit.
A news item from Lewistowu reports
the sale of the old Balm ranch, near
Stanford, at $40 per acre. The prop.
The Missouri river at this point be.
came blocked with floating ice today,
resulting in the first freeze-up Of the
season. The freeze-up Of last year
took place on January =.
Word was received from Great Falls
today stating that Geo. F.. Lewis, who
is under treatment at the Deaconess
hospital, is not progressing so salts
factorily as desired.
Five location notices for quartz
claims in the West Butte mining dis.
trict, in the Sweet Grass hills, were
filed in the county clerks Office today
The locators are W. NJ. Mcdowell
w. Dawes and Chas. Robertson.
The trial OF William Collins, of
Highwood, on a charge of petit,
larceny, vas held before a jury
ia Justice Kinder's cour
this afternoon, the defend ant being
accused of stealing q suit of clothes
belonging to William Fink. The jury
returned a verdict of guilty. leaving
the punishment to be fixed by the
court.
The new demurrage rates fixed by
the state railroad commission will
become effective tomorrow. Under
the rules is hours free tine will be
allowed for loading or unloading or
all commodities, except that three
days-I2 hours-free time will be al.
lowed for unloading timber, stulls,
tagging, coal, coke, lime. limerick
and bulk precipitates. After the ex
plration of the free time allowed. a
charge OF 81 per car per day or frac-
ton of "a day shall be made for the
succeeding five days, after which a
ch arge of s. per q Der dey shall he
made.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
For Sale.

Between 1900 and $500 frst-class ewes, bred
good Delaine bucks, for sale April delivery. A
dress y. care River Press, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
Ewes for Sale.

About 1000 breeding ewes for sale, three t
five years old. For particulars address
c. v. NASSAU Chinook Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12

Look out for a shortage in Re-
cars this season. Place orders now
DIR. Stephens.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
$4,000 Reward,

l will pay the above reward for the recovery Of
one bay-roan horse branded on right shoulder q
with white hind legs and white strip on stom-
ach. GUS BLANK, Fort Benton. q
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-10-28
Reception to Bride and Groom.

At tht home of the brides parents,
Mr. aud Mrs. Richard Bennett, II Pine
street, WoodsviIe, a reception was given
Mr. and Mrs d. NJ Beck, Friday even
ing. The were ably assisted in receiving
by the j. A. 0. girls, of which the bride
was a member. She wore white lace
gown trimmed with satin ribbon.
About 45 people were present, and many
handsome presents of silver, cut glass
and other valuable articles testified to
the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Beck
are held. The rooms were attractively
decorated with carnations and green
foliage. Refreshments of punch, ice
cream and cake were served by Miss
Eva Sargent. The guests were met at
the door by Miss Nellie Prey, and Miss
Luvia Mann and Miss Mary Smith act
ed as an introduction committee. 1t
was very delightful occasion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-10-28

For SALE: Eleven 2 and year old
heifers, some are milking, some coming
in soon. They are choice stock, PICKED
from some of the best cows to be found.
Also one. half cord truck wagon body,
and one-horse lumber wagon. J. I.
Gay, r. F. D., Passumpsic.
FURNISHED front room to rent with
furnace heat and bath room convenlences.
Mrs Weeks, % Pearl street.
WE OFFER subject to previous sale a
few shares Fairbanks stock. Cady q
Braley.
LOST. An iron gray fox hound, weight
about 80 pounds Finder please notify
Fred B. Cushman.
LosT-Last Friday evening about
8 80, between DR.. Ross house and Or.
Aldrich's house, a plush robe, rubber
lined green on one side, black on the
other. Finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving same at DR.. Aldrich's office.
LOST. Ladies' gold watch with st. j.
A. fob. Finder leave at CALIFORNIAN
office and receive reward.
LosT-Between Montpelier and St.
Johnsbury purse containing sum OF
money and two KEYS, belonging to Miss
May Tillotson. Return to CALIFORNIAN
office for reward.
Fox TERRIER lost on Summer ST., Oct.
6. Six months old, brown and white
face, black spot on side. Return to or
notify W. A. Kicker, "a Summer street,
St. Johnsbury, and receive reward.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-10-28
st. AlOySiuS Church Notes.

The Passionist Fathers of New York
will begin weeks mission at St Alloy
sius' church next Sunday at the ten
o'clock mass To serve God and save
his own soul is the end and object OF
every soul that comes forth from the
hand of God. However varied the dis
position of mind, the condition in life,
the relative duties devolving on each,
the end of life is absolutely the same for
all, namely, the salvation OF the inn
mortal soul This is the one thing incul-
Gated by Jesus Christ Himself in these
words to His eager hostess: Martha,
Martha. thou art careful, and art
troubled about many things, But one
thing is necessary" And what is this
one thing? Listen, for Christ Himself
tells us: What shall it profit man if
he gain the whole world and lose his
own soul? or what shall man give in
exchange for his soul?' Yes. the end of
the present life is the salvation of the
soul, the preparing for a future life by
the sanctifylng of daily and hourly
actions This end OF man is forgotten.
neglected or thought little OF by multi
tude OF human beings, and even among
those who ponder on it many are to be
found who place the interests of the
present life above and beyond the
things eternal, and, therefore, neglect or
forget the "one thing necessary" The
design or purpose of a mission is to
arouse the slumberer to a sense OF his
danger and to force him. as it were, to
provide for the safety of his only lasting
treasure, his immortal soul.
In appreciation of the many kindness
es received by the present rector OF St.
Aloysius' church from the non-Catholics
of St. Johnsbury and vicinity, and being
under the impression that they would
like to learn something about the claims
of the Catholic church and its doctrines,
a cordial invitation is hereby extended
to all to be present at the services Of the
mission
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-10-28
"a Knight for a Day."

This big musical gaiety by B. c. Whit
ney is coming to New Music Hall Mon
day night with a carload of special
scenery and caste Of go people. 1T had
a record of over 600 nights in Chicago.
six months at New York and has been
running all the past summer at the IRE
mont in Boston. Comedian Frank
Deshon, whose clever representation of
the nervy little waiter incorporating as
knight. elected the unanimous praise
of the Boston critics and theatregoers
will be seen in the same delightful comedy
role and the production is one typical of
the B. c. Whitney trade mark, which
means in addition to some of the most
unique electrical surprises, chorus of
rare beauty and talent, including num-
Der OF miniature maidens in dainty
dances devised by that wizard of chorus
numbers, Gus Sohlke Mainly it con-
Germs the misadventures of Jonathan Joy
and lilly Day, the first a nervy little
waiter who decides to pass himself of as
a knight whose credentials he has an
nexed and failed to return because of the
owners neglect to tip him, the other a
chore girl at young ladies' boarding
school. Comic incident runs riot
through the piece. Everyone who fol
lows the theatre has doubtless heard of
the elopement scene with lilly Day, the
servant lady" and Jonathan Joy, the
"near-knight" escaping from a dormi-
tory window by the light of the moon,
only to be caught after a second trip up
the ladder to get the powder puff of the
servant lady" which had been over
looked in the hurry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-10-28

Rev. S. Michaud of Burlington leaves
today for the Shrine of Loudres.
France. Later he will visit Rome. He
will be accompanied by Rev. William
Pamadon and they will be absent about
six weeks.
Miss Grace Brownlow of Dandy,
Conn. is visiting her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Lyster.
Luther A. Cobb OF Island Pond. state
Inspector of finance, was in town last
week.
Thomas Osgood of Cabot will enter
the employ of the Berry-Ball Dry Goods
Co., next week, as clerk in the gents fur
nishing department
Mrs. Laurette Bingham has not been
in quite her usual health for few days,
but is improving,
William S. Putnam, who has been
spending two weeks with his uncle, Rev.
J. M. Frost, returns to his home at York,
Maine, today.
Joseph B. Schock of Ocean City, N. J.,
is visiting in town.
J. l.. Peck is sick with bronchitis.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-10-28
Wanted, For Sale, Etc.

GUEST Books for sale at the CALEDo-
MAN office Desirable wedding or hol-
iday gifts. Call and see them.
COAL FOR SALE. First class hard coal
at the Summerville Wood Yard.
New GASOLINE ENGINES. We are
agents for an Engine we can thoroughly
guarantee. 1t has practical improve
ments found on no other make. The
first Gasoline Engine we have investi-
gated thoroughly which has satisfied us
as being entirely practical for the aver
age farmer to operate. Special offer now
to get few introduced. O. V. Hooker
& Son, St. Johnsbury.
When looking for envelopes in which
to enclose address cards, call at the
CALIFORNIAN Office We have several
| sizes.
Get your horses clipped at Hartman S
stable by an expert. d. b. Ryder.
FURNISHED Rooms to let at Railroad
street.
HORSE FOR SALE. First class driving
horse Erastus Drew, North Danville.
SUBSCRIPTIONS taken at the GALE
DOMAIN office for the Montpelier Daily
Journal during the session.
For SALE. A fve-horse steam power
engine and boiler for sale First class con.
dition. lust the thing to saw wood and
run a separator. Can be seen at my
house. DR.. Walter ]. Aldrich.
To RENT. Eight room house with
barn. All modern improvements. In
quire at CALIFORNIAN office.
SMALL FIREPRooF combination SAT,
wanted Summerville Wood Yard.
To RENT.-Tenement of four rooms
partly furnished. Steam heat Inquire
at this Office.
WORK IN FLORIDA THIS WINTER.-Wt
want applications for positions il
Florida during season 10000. Far,
both ways to those accepted. Writ,
today enclosing stamp. The Spearborr
Company, Jacksonville, Fla.
FINE TENEMENT, three rooms anC
bath, electric lights. Front and bacl
rooms, ]. D, Bachand, 1874 Railroad St
Extra quality dry wood for sale, boil
fine and coarse. o. v Hooker & Son
St. Johnsbury.
CONCRETE BLOCKS for sale. Just tn
thing for foundation work. ]. c. Dan
forth, st. Johnsbury.
CHRoPoDY, manicuring and sham
pooling. Miss H. M. Spaulding, 2;
Main street.
SIXTEEN INCH dry hard wood for sale
Call at A. H. Gleason's store.
RENT OF furnished seven-room tene
ment with all modern Improvement
given in exchange for board of an able
bodied elderly man.
For SALE: Dry four-toot hard wood
also green block wood. To be sold il
quantities to suit purchasers, at mill o
delivered, at reasonable prices. Russell
& McKelvey, st. Johnsbury.
WANTED-By young lady position a
stenographer or assistant bookkeeper
Address A, CALIFORNIAN Office.