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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
COFFEE FOR TWO.

As yet it's a table just for twoy
A plate for me and a plate for Sue
Ny bride aud l.
White as her heart is the cloth between,
Bright as her eyes the silver's sheen;
And I gaze and try
To understand and to calculate
Why I have won so much from Fate,
As she who gaSes with eyes of blue
Across the table set for two.
Fragrance o. fow'ret in her breast,
Whit from tho urn ; now, which is best
I scarcely knowl
Sweet is the scent Of the double rose,
But oh, that auiff from the urn's bright nose
Is surely so.
And smiles ssem dearer and lips more sweet
When seen ttzoughthe simmer Of fragrant
heat
From CHASE 4 sANBoRN'S perfect brew
Above our tabls set fox two.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
investigating Meat Mysteries.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-Saus age, potted
meats aud meat loafs were considered
at the hearing before the pure food
commission yesterday. Represent
a,ives Of the stock yards packers de-
fined their Interpretation of the law
and asked for a special hearing with
in 90 days in which to submit recon-
mend ations regarding the stand ard.
ization of such products. The re.
quest was granted, the date being sc,
for some time in May.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
Naval Officers Signals.

tNAtAs SuiSVso S'S'0'S'
Admiral Dewey has lost his signal
number. He is no longer No. l in the
naval register, but instead is known
by the cabalistic letters "E \ II c.
Likewise Rear Admiral Evans pres,
ence on the battleship fleet will no
longer be indicated by the signal No.
.. but he will be known AS "E A II D.
These changes are the result of the
adoption of combinations of letters IN
stead of figures to indicate the per
sonality of naval officers in the new
scheme OF tactics and signals JUS
adopted. Under the old system an ot.i
GERS signal number was subject It
change at any moment As the result OF
retirements. deaths and promotions
whereas he will now retain his lette,
symbol for life.
CARL SCHOFIELD.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12
IT ENCOURAGES CRIME.

Another instance of the peculiar
and unsatisfactory verdict sometimes
rendered by a trial jury is reported
from Fergus county, in the case OF. a
defend ant who was charged with the
crime Of murder. The prosecution
produced positive proof that the crime
was committed by the accused, but the
jury returned a verdict of acuuittal.
The result OF the trial was such Il per.
version of justice that Judge Cheadle
was moved to remark that it is "safer
to kill a man than to steal a horse or
a COW in Fergus county,
1t is an unfortunate fact that such
remarkable aud i~ndcfensible vcrdicts
are not confined to Fergus county, the
records of the several district courts
showing similar incidents in all parts
of Montana. Compared with the mum.
Der of crimes committed in the state,
the number of convictions and the
intliction of adequate punishment is
deplorably small.
In comm nting upon the frequent
miscarriage of justice in Fergus coun'
ty, the Lewistown Democrat makes
these remarks, which will also appl,
in other parts Of the state:
Within twelve months, there hav'
been no less than ten homicides il
Fergus. While this is probably
record in the matter of numbers, tn
years which preceded the present on
can each tell its story Of brutal mul
ders and blood letting. In all thi
time, there has, we believe, been on
legal execution in Fergus county. l
all cases, the men who were guilty
the killings were given penitentiar
sentences, in most instances, mad
quate, or succeeded in escaping a
together for their bloody deeds.
In almost every case, the mt
charged with these murders have bee
apprehended and brought to the bar
Justice by the sheriffs Of the count.
The states prosecutors have been a
gressive and vigilant in assemble
the convicting testimony and OF
courts have always shown a cor
mendable desire to have justice met,
out, not only to the defendant but al:
to the state.
If there is any criticism, it must
laid at the doors of the people fro
whom the iuries are taken. All OF
who form the citizenship Of this COZ
munity must take the blame. 1t is n
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12

BUTTE, Feb. 6.-Returning to the
Great Northern yards last evening
locomotive No. ,, travelling at about
six miles an hour came down on three
miners, who were walking on the
track on their way 20 work. Timothy
Z. Lynch Was instantly killed, his
body being horribly mangled under
the grinding wheels; Edward Dwyer
sustained several injuries to his hip,
being strucA by the locomotive, while
James Shea was fortunate to escape
with a few scratches, sustained by
falling down the embaukmeut.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal tire atment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and cells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all principal American and
European cities, and issues Its own
Letters of Credit.
Interest paid on time deposits. The
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-02-12

HELENA, Feb. 5.-Albert Il. Meac-
ham Of Fergus county has been arrest.
ed on an indictment returned by the
present grand jury. charging him
with uulawfnlly cutting 500 trees or
u~usurveyed public lands in Fergus
county. He is out under bonds.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
WILL DEMAND WNDIcAuI0N
Admiral Brownson Tells Why He
Quit Navy Service.

Washington. Admiral Brown.
son will demand a court OF inquiry or
will resign from the navy. This is the
opinion of officers OF the navy in view
OF the denunciations OF the lite chief Of
the bureau of navigation by the presi-
dent. Admiral Brownson's friends are
OF the opinion that it is only by such .
court or by action taken by congress
that Admiral Brownson could be vim
dicated.
IL will be recalled that there was such
endless elimination and recriminatiou
in the case of Rear Admiral Winfield
Scott Schley as the hero OF Santiago,
that he was at last induced to accept
the court OF inquiry as the proper
method OF righting himself and his
record before the public. Admiral
Brownson is charged substantially with
being a disturber OF the peace OF the
navy department and disloyalty to his
superior.
These are the gravest possible charges
outside OF criminal suggestions and it
would not be surprising il Admiral
Brownson were to seek vindication as
soon as the official documents have been
issued.
While very large part OF the cor
respondence so far given out relates To
the justification OF the president. there
has been no official statement OF Brown
sons side Of the controversy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
Farmers in the Legislature.

Apropos OF the Farmers Educational
and Cooperative Union. it is quite in
teresting TO note that the organ xation
VIII De well represented in the legisla-
turc, as 1t is understood that some fifty
odd members Of the lav-making BODY
are also members OF the Farmer,
Union A casual study Of the member
snip OF the house of representative,
shows that more than one-third belong
to the order, while there are 4 good
iew In the senate, probably a half
dozen. This means that the eve, OF the
members OF hundreds of locals in the
organized counties will be kept an their
lsw-making brethren at the capi.al. and
that every published vote will b. closely
scanned. Every loyal member OF the
Union declares himself in favor OF his
brother in the legislature vot ng. no,
Just for the good OF the order" but
for the good of the people Of the State,
for which they claim the hrmers'
Union stands. They claim. to,, that il
radicalism and faddism shouli he de-
veloped during the session IL sill no,
ernanste from the Farmers Union
members who pride themselves on their
feeling of State pride and conservatism.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
SAILORS SAVED: CAPTAIN LOST
Seven Of Norwegian 6srk's Crew Are
Picked Up Starving.

New York-Seyen men. picked
up In small boat in mid
ocean. after eight days OF terror.
without food or water. their limbs
swollen and their bodies covered with
boils. arrived Friday ON the oil tank
steamer Holham Newton from Mid
dlesborough. England. and told of the
wreck Of their bark. the Germanic.
the drowning OF the captain. who
went down with the ship. and the
disappearance of another small boat
containing eight members OF the
crew. These men are almost Ger.
tainly lost.
The Norwegian bark Germanic put
out of the port OF Weymouth. y. s..
with cargo Of pulp wood for Fleet
wood. England. November %. The
vessel encountered a hurricane and
was tossed about like a cork. She
sprang leak. the decks burst open
and the poop was swept away. The
waves washed over until she was full
of water
On December 3 her condition was
so hopeless that II was determined to
abandon her The captain fingered
too long. A big wave tore free the
small boats. and. before the eyes of
his men. he went down with his ship.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
@ississippi
gews
Daughter Kills Her Father.

Lula Richardson fairfield. daughter
OF John Richardson. OF Sumrall, trav-
eled 80 miles across the country from
sumraii to Purvis to surrender herself
and to answer for the killing of her
father, which she claims was done in
order to save her mother and herself
from bodily harm. II seems that Rich
ardson became enraged at his daughter
icr having married Hartfield, and COM
pelled her to return TO his roof. Then
he proceeded to abuse the girl and hi.
wife. He went into his yard TO ge, q
stick with which to chastise the women.
Upon his return he vas met in the door
oy his daughter, who had procured the
iamiiy shotgun. She warusd him not
to come In with the stick, but he con-
tinued to advance. The girl fired. but
aimed at the door, to brighten him.
Still he came on. This time she fired to
kill. The charge entered the mans
stomach, producing death in . few
hours.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
RIOT RoUsEs CANADA.
British Subjects Demand Government
Support and Treaty's AnnuIment.

Ottawa, Ont.-Wednesday.s riot in
the Japanese quarter at Van
couver. with the fatal ending OF one
yhite man and the serious injury of
two others. promises to bring Canada S
troubles with the mikado's subject to
a speedy crisis.
Thursdays morning papers all over
the Dominion contained editorials
plainly intimating that the colonial
government is expected to abrogate
the treaty with Japan and boldly as
se-ting that England must not dare.
ir the face. not alone OF Canadian,
bur OF Australian and South African
public opinion. to refuse its support
to its subjects in the new world. even
though Japan may be antagonized by
such attitude.
News OF the troubles at Vancouver
has naturally served to intensity the
anti-Oriental feeling. and the express
sions. both in official and unofficial
circles. are bitterly against the treaty
and every one conce -pn,Iin regotiat-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09

WRECK VAULT AT MecuRTiN,
OKLA, WITH DYNAMITE.
POSSES ARE NOW ON THE TRAIL
Postoffiee and Store In the Same
Vicinity Visited Before Bank
Was Entered.

Muskogee. Okla.-At an early hour
Thursday morning robbers blew the
safe OF the McCurtin State bank
at McCurtin. Haskell county. and
escaped with $1,000 in currency and
i25 pounds Of coin. mostly silver
The safe was blown with dynamite.
the explosion arousing a watchman.
Who gave the alarm. Posses quickly
gathered at the scene. but not before
the bandits had lied. II is supposed
they headed toward this city. and
every highway and railroad leading
into town Is being guarded Officers
and posses are also in pursuit.
= short time before daylight the
postoffice at Crowder. a short dis
:snce from McCurtin. was entered. the
safe blown and $50 in stamps and the
same amount of money taken. The
hardware store of J. l.. Barba was also
entered and several reyolvers and
rifles taken.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
EXTRA SESSION IN NEVADA.
Senator Nixon Notified that Call VIII
Be Made.

New York. y. Y.-United States
Senator George $. Nixon OF Nevada,
who is stopping at the waldorf-As'
toria. announced that he had received
positive information that Gov. Sparks
wohld call a special session of the
Nevada legislature TO take action rela'
tive to the strike of miners and con
sequent troubles at Goldfield.
Senator Nixon did not disclose the
name OF his informant. but said that
the assurance OF the governors action
came 10 him in a telegram received
last night from Goldheld.
The message as given TO the press
by Senator Nixon reads: VIII issue
call for extra session OF legislature. -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
GOVERNMENT GIVEN POWER
To Punish Persons Guilty of Intim-
idating an Alien.

acknowledgements Sher-
ley today introduced bill 81 amending
the Federal statutes that the United
States shall have authority to punish
ANY person" guilty OF conspiracy to
injure or intimidate AN alien. The Law
as 1t stands provides for Federal pun
ishment of ANY citizen" of this coun-
try merely.
Thus" said Mr.. Shcrley, discussing
the bill, Tin the case Of the Malta in
Louisiana, the United States was called
on by the Italian government for in
demnity on account OF Italians slain,
but this government was powerlcss to
punish the guilty, they being amenable
to state law only. The same circum-
stances obtained in the later auti-Chi-
nesc riots on the Pacific coast Where
the government is responsible to other
governments for acts of conspiracy,
such as MOB violence. the power to pun
ish the guilty should be centrally
vested
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
mANMsH STYLES FOR WOMEN.
Costumers Favor Severe Lines lr
Feminine Costumes.

The ladies' costumer is seeking In
spiration from the mems tailor. The
latest fashion In jackets is modelled
on the lines of a mans dinner coat.
There Is . great demand not only for
Styles, bpt also for materials which
nave hitherto been worn only by
men. M
One OF the smartest patterns is cut
like . genueman's coat. the fronts
trimmed with long lapels of silk that
close at the face with an enamel link
button. Although this style is par
ucularly smart 1t exemplifies the
idicsyncracies CT fashion. A coat
which lis supposed to be a warm wrap
does not live up to its title when the
fronts open to disclose the bodice or
blouse. and many people may prefer
comfort and TIE double breasted
model Silt sleeves are also novelty
OF this seasons coats. and this is an.
"ther mode which IS uncomfortable
and rather chilly.
tLe 70 asls ..:Ael which has been
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
CAN'T CARRY ANY sO0ZE.
Postmaster Meyers Issues Orders q
That Eject.

Washington. r The Posimasier-Gen
ersl has issued an order which has 9
direct BEARING upon the prohibition
movement. The ORDER Is a. follows:
ut Is hereby ordered that il shall be .
condition of any contract hereafter en-
tered into for carrying the mails upcr
star, screen wagon. messenger or spe.
cial service route, that the contract car
rier shall no; transport intoxicating
liquor from one point TO another upor
such route while in the performance Of
mail service"
The bids for star route service Is what
Is known as the second section" +" CON.
prising North Carolina, South Carolina,
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi
and Tennessee and Kentucky wer,
closed Wednesday, Jan. $, and as q
consequence, beginning on July next,
every contractor in the States mention
ed will be prohibited from carrying In
tozicatiug liquors On his route.
The order will become effective al
once, however. in many sections Of the
country, where II Is necessary to install
new and supplementary service.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
MINERS IN HIGH SPIRITS.
entombed Three Send Out Word They
Never Felt Better.

Ely. Nev.-Rescue work in the
Alpha shaft of the Giroux Cnm.
pany's shaft is going slowly ahead.
An average OF 10 feet day Is the
best speed at present Work Is be
ing done a short distance below the
75-foot mark unGer the 500 level
Solid ground has not yet been reach
ed in the shaft. but on account OF pre-
cautions being taken by the men as
they go down. the work is now prac-
tically safe for them.
The three entombed miners arc
showing remarkable endurance and
are seemingly as well satisfied with
their situation as they have been at
any time since the first cave-in, near
ly a month ago.
Fred Brown has been troubled with
insomnia, but he suffered from this
before his Imprisonment. He is in
the best OF spirits and eats heartily.
A. ID. Bailey and Peter Mcdonald
say they never felt better In their
lives
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
Harden Found Guilty.

Berlin-Editor Macmillan Harden
of Die Zukunft was found guilty
Friday afternoon OF libeling General
Count Cuna Won Moltke and SEN
fenced to four months Imprisonment.
Editor Harden is Ill at his rooms
and public sentiment. which was all
with him few weeks ago has turn
ed roundabout. The triumph Is com
plete for Won Moltke.
II is now generally believed through
out the empire that the Emperor will
restore Won Moltke to his former high
position, both in the army and in the
imperial favor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
LYNCHING IS THREATENED
OF Missouri Widower Who Killed
Young School Teacher.

Seneca, Mo.-Miss Lena Craig. 10
year-old school teacher, was shot four
times last night by John Hopkins, a
widower with three children, whose
suit she had rejected. The young lady
died this morning. The tragedy oc.
CURED while Hopkins was driving the
girl To evening service. After shoot
ing the girl he attempted to cut her
throat, but was prevented by the crowd
that had been attracted by the shots.
When it became generally known
throughout the city today that Hop
kins' victim had died threats OF lynch.
ing were made, and it is feared that an
attempt may be made to carry out the
threat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
Engine Wrecks I.ssk.

, While the engineer was Ii another
part Of the building the larg. e2-inch
driving belt that runs the et.ire ma.
chinery of the oil mill at Eollandals
broke. thereby causing tha engine to
run away, completely tearing the large
l+foos fy wheel to pieces, treckinc
the engine and engine room. A piece
OF the hange from the fly whek weigh
ing over 20 pounds was blown dis
tance of over l50 yards.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09

Lebanon. Ky.-Shortly after mid
night negro ran into this city with the
information that q mob of masked men
had been formed at Springfield and was
on its way to Lebanon with the inten-
tion OF burning the warehouse of the
Continental Tobacco Company. The
sheriff Immediately formed and fully
armed a posse and went out to meet
the alleged would-be incendiaries. The
mob, however, were made aware of the
fact that their plans had been discoy-
cred and dispersed before they were
encountered by the officers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
Internal Revenue Collections.

Washington.-The monthly state
ment Of the collection Of internal reve-
pue shows that for the month OF No
vember. 1907, the receipts fell of as
o26,0o0 as compared with November,
1906. Spirits show the largestdecrease,
being ASST 900. Tobacco shows de-
crease of ssi0,6sl aud beer shows an
increase of ss.l7i. For the five months
Of the present fiscal year total de-
crease IS shown of 81 $50 232 as COM
pared with the corresponding period
In 1906
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
land Drawings Attacked.

Washington. ID. C.-F'raud orders
were issued by the Postofhce Depart.
mem against the Homeseekers' Co
Operative Colonization Company of
Hot Springs. Ark. a corporation to
make drawings ot lands for a new
town. Millison. in Texas. and against
the Rock Island a Pacific Company
OF st. Louis. stating a similar scheme
at Greenland. Ark.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
New Decoration.

The pretty and ingeniously con-
trived floral 'diabola" will appeal to
numberless devotees OF the new game
as an item for table decoration. The
body Of the spool. q large pasteboard
one win do. is covered with tiny yel-
low chrysanthemums which. you
know. do not easily wilt. and the tires
are of mauve. The spinning cord and
wands are decked with any kind of
bright flowers and foliage. II can be
suspended from the chandelier over
the table ana further decorated wiz
gauze butter fiics.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
s,,ose. 900 pwindle. to $4,000.

New York-After eight years.
shareholders of the defunct Re
public Savings and Loan Associa.
tion will receive 6 cents on the dol.
lar. The last report OF the company
showed II had assets OF si.Os6. 600.
Now. after the payment of attorneys
fees. referees fees. disbursements for
counsel. salaries of clerks and rent"
the shareholders may divide the re
mainder. $4,000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
New Orleans p-yest SUNDAY

New Orleans, La-New Orleans
has this week experienced the dry
est Sunday in several years. due to
rigid enforcement of the Sunday clos
ing INV. Probably not more than half
4 dozen saloons sold more than a nom
inal number of drinks and they admit
ted only regular patrons by previous
appoi ltmen..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
Reply to Pope's EneyeIicsl.

Berlin--The recent conference OF
Catholic bishops at Cologne. which
discussed the pope's encyclical against
modernism in the faith. has replied to
the encyclical in letter The letter
declares that the encyelical was most
opportune and necessary to expose the
ncdernists' many and varied errors
and to examine into their causes and
announce their pernicious effects.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-01-09
Model License League to Meet.

Louisville. Ky.-The executive
committee of the Model License
League. advised by leading brewers,
distillers and dealers in various parts
OF the country. yesterday called a na-
tional convention OF the wine. beer.
whisky and collateral trades-to meet
in this city Jan. Fl and %. The pur-
pose OF this convention is to offer q
model license law. Prominent men
in no way connected with the trade
have been invited to address the gath
erlng.