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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

Dr. J. c. Abernathy of Birmingham had the highest honor conferred upon him ty the Association of Medical Officers of the Army and Navy of the Confectionery dur ing their eleventh annual convention held here during the reunion, being elected president of the association for the en- suing year Dr. Abernathy succeeds Dr. Samuel E. Lewis of Washington, D. o., as the head of the body.
 pr. Abernathy was born on September 6. 1886 He followed the medical profess sion up until the declaration of war De- tween the states when he volunteered his services to the Confederate states. In May, 1862, he was elected assistant sur eeon of the Thirty-second Alabama brig ade, and in 1863 he was promoted to the position of full surgeon of the Forty-third Georgia regiment, General Stovall's brig ade. He surrendered in April, 1865, at Greensboro, N. c.
 Dr. Abernathy has never been sick a day during his life and he served con- stantly during the four years of war. with the exception of six days, during which time he visited his home.
 Since the war Dr. Abernathy has taken an active part in all Confederate affairs, being especially active during the days of reconstruction. He has been mem OCT of Camp Hardee, U. c. ", for a number of years, and is now one of it's most ardent workers. He was elected pre- esident of the association of Confed- crate medical officers Wednesday. The other officers of the association elected Wednesday are: Dr. William r. Beard of Shelbyville, Ky, first vice presi- eent; Dr. Edwin D. N. Newton of Athens,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the BiIou.

At the Bijou.
 The Baldwin Melville company has scored another hit at the Bijou this week in Lost 24 Hours clever com edy with It's scenes laid in New York city The play Is amusing and has drawn very well indeed. The members of the company have had an oprlor- tunity In this piece to demonstrate their ability in a new field. The plot of the play deals with the adventures wh ich befall Richard Swift as result of having slept 24 hours without in- terruption, following a nights debauch. He is surprised by his wife making love to another woman and his efforts to get out of this predicament furnish an abundance of comedy through three acts. There are a number of good comedy ch aracters in the play. The first act Is Beautifully staged. The usual performance will be given to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
BRYAN'S NAME IS
 WILDLY CHEERED

Roanoke. Va, June 1.-The state dem- ocratic convention met today to select delegates to the national convention at Denver, adopted a platform and elected a new chairman of the state central com Dlttee. Richard s. Byrd of Winchester. speaker of the house of delegates, was made temporary chairman. After speeches by United States Senators Daniel and Martin and others the convention took recess until tonight. Every mention of Bryan's name by the different speakers was wildly cheered.
 Permanent organization was effected at the night session by the election of E. W. Saunders as permanent chairman. J. Tay- Tor Ellison was reelected chairman of the state central committee and the fol- lowing elegates-at-large were selected:
 United States Senators Daniel and Mar tin, Coy. c. A. Swanson and former Gov. J. Hoge Tyler.
 The various district committees met at noon and selected delegates from each district to Denver.
 Three districts presented resolutions fa- foring Bryan, 'and one, the Second (Nor- foll) reported resolutions opposing send- ing an instructed delegation to Denver. The six remaining districts were quiet on the question of instructions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
CONGRESSMAN IS
 SERIOUSLY ILL
MIR. WILEY HAS BEEN A SUE EERER FROM INFLAMMATION
 RHEUMATISM, AND A GENERAL BREAKDOWN NOW AFFECTS HIM

Hot Springs, Va, June 11.-Representa- tive A. A. Wiley of Alabama, member of the past four Congresses, is critically III at his hotel apartments. MT. Wiley, wko is about 50 years old, was i'll with inflammatory rheumatism at his hotel in Washington for seven weeks and was drought to Hot Springs eight days ago. The physicians here attribute his illness to general physical breakdown and say that he is irrational as the result of ovevwork and long illness. Lieutenant Ecble J. Wiley. U. s. A., a son of the congressman, who was called from Cuba on account of the serious condition of his father, is at his bedside. During the war with Spain Representative Wiley served in Cuba, a part of the time as General E.awton's chief of staff, and civil gover- nor of the eastern province.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
KENTUCKY WILL
 SUFFER FROM LAW

Louisville, Ky, June 11.--Kentucky probably will suffer the greater extent by the passage of the race track bills in New Ycrk than will New York. Many wealthy customers own large farms in the blue grass region and operate hun dreds of breeding plants there.
 Millions of dollars are invested in these lands and a small army of men are em- rloyed. The thoroughbreds raised on the places of these eastern capitalists are culIed over each year and the best of them retained and raced exclusively on the tracks near the metropolis. The ope- ration of the law passed in New York will probably mean the closing of these breeding establishments, the throwing out of employment of more than 5000 la- borers and the loss of many millions each } esr to the blue grass region.
 For best advertising cuts tr- The Cawlx hge-Heraid siuilding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
Cotton Crop Improyjno.

Columbus, Miss, June 11.-,(Special J. The past two weeks have evidenced a marked improvement in condition of growing crops. The rains of the latter part of May would have created no small amount of damage had ideal weather not followed them. Splendid weather has been experienced since June. This has given an opportunity for zealous work in the fields and a healthy condition of all vegetation now exists in this entire sec ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
Next Week at the Biiou.

Next week the Bijou theatre will of- fer the Baldwin Melville company in a beautifully staged production of East Lynne" a play which seems de- stined for immortality. As an added feature, the management will present Miss Mabel Mckinley, niece of the late President Mckinley, a composer of songs and vocalist of national repu- tation. Miss Mckinley is one of the highest-paid singers in vaudeville. one will render some of her latest songs at the Bjou next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
Dispute ove- Sleeping Hours.

A dispute over just how much sleep a man should have to keep in good health between two negroes at Flat Creek yes terday ended in q shooting scrape. Lon nie PinlSert, one of the contestants, re- ceived three bullet wounds, one in the chest, one in the stomach and one in the hard, while the other negro escaped un- scathed. Pinkert was brought to Birming- ham last night and taken to St. Vincent s hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

PORCH FURNITURE should be pro- tected and beautified each spring with Jap-a-lac, It is best to use the color of the old finish; but if you wish to change the color, use Red or Green Jap-a-lac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
ATTENTION

Present all bills against the Executive Committee Confed- crate Veterans Reunion to J. B. Babb, Secretary, by Friday morning, 10 o'clock am.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

WICKER FURNITURE coated with Mahogany, Ox-Blood Red, Malachite Green or Gloss White Jap-a-lac. looks better than new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
Wanted

Bids will be received until Saturday, June 18th, 10 a.n1., for 1000 mattresses, practically new, in lots of 100 or more; also cots, sheets, pillows, dish es, etc., now at Camp Gordon. Apply to J. B. Babb, at Con- mercial Club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

WATER PIPES, furnace fronts, radi- ators, hot water tanks and iron fences are preserved and beautified with the use of Jap-a-lac. Use the Gold, Alum mum, Dead Black or Brilliant Black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
DR. ABERNA 7HI HEADS
 CONFEDERATE SURGEONS

Ga, second vice president; Dr. George M. Burgett of Lebron City, Tenn, third { vice president; Dr. w. H. Barnes o1 Homewood, Miss. fourth vice president. and Dr. A. A. Lyon of Nashville. Tenn. SEcretarV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

PICTURE FRAMES, candelabra, gas fixtures, lamps, etc, given a coat of Gold, Aluminium or Dead Black Jap-a- lac, are renewed almost beyond belief; the Dead Black produces that beau tiful wrought-iron effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

WINDOW and DOOR screens should be coated with Jap-a-lac each spring, using the Brilliant Black on the wire, and the Mahogany Oak, Cherry or Walnut on the frames, It gives them new life and the wire cloth is protected from rust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

Ads Illustrated witL good cuts are trade winners-Ths 0awk makes gool cuts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

WEATHER BEATEN front doors are revived and beautified when coated with Jap-a-lao, and .'newness follows the brush" It is best to use the color nearest that of the old finish,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

OLD AUTOMOBILES, carriages, wagons, agricultural implements, etc., Jap-a-lac-ed with either Brilliant Black, Red, Green or Empire Blue, look 100 per cent better, and are given new life. The cost is nominal, and the work can be done by an inexperienced person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

JAP-A-LAC is household necessity, and can be used in a hundred and one ways, from "cellar to garrett" and is especially adapted for finishing old or new floors and woodwork. Ask your paint dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE.
 KEEPERS.

A COAT of Natural Jap-a-lao applied over old or new linoleum or oileloth will double it's life, by preserving the original coat of varnish which would otherwise soon be washed or worn off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
East Lake Casino.

At the Casino last night, the last night of the holiday occasion, there was a tremendous crowd The Wayne Musical Comedy company showed its appreciation by putting on one of the best comedy shows, "The Money Maker" In this vehicle of fun and frolic pretty songs and pretty girls the many patrons found an evening of real amusement. The song numbers were repeatedly encored.
 The Wayne company has won deserved success while playing at the Casino and they have become prime favorites. The members are all well cast and display much talent. Reserved seat tickets are on sale at the cigar stand in the Brown Marx building which entitle the holder to free admission to the park. Matinees are given daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12
At East Lake.

T thousands have witnessed the great naval battle of the Merrimac and Monitor at East Lake every night this week. It is a great spectacular including the sinking of the Congress. There are four free acss every afternoon and night, including the band concerts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

For best advertising cuts tr- The Gawk. Age-Hera'a huilding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

A number of informal lunching parties were given at the Southern club yestcr- day. MT. w. J. Mcqueen was host to a distinguished party of ladies, including his mother, Mrs. Sarah Pickens Mcqueen; Mrs. George R. Ward, Mrs. Anne Van Hoose, Mrs. Virginia Clay-Clopton and Mrs. John Mcqueen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

MT. w. J. Daugaix had a party of guests lunching at the club. They were Mrs. Jones and Miss Swift of Atlanta and Miss Hannah Elliott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-12

Mrs. c. H. Fred of Washington is among the prominent women attending the reunion. She is acting sponsor for the Robert E. Lee Chapter of the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy and is staying at the Florence.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15
Medicine For Poisoned Stock.

In view of the annual loss OF
livestock from eating poisonous weeds
the federal authorities have advised
forest rangers to urge the use of an
approved remedy in cases that develop
among animals grazing on forest
reserves.
The prescription calls for equal
parts OF permanganate OF potash and
sulpha,e of aluminium, which may
be- obtained at the drug stores. Pure,
fresh water should be used for mixing
them, and each should be dissolved in
water before mixing. The mixture
should be administered at once in
the form of a drench, and If the
poison has not gone too far, one dose
will be sufficient 70 save any animal.
No tapping will be necessary.
The amount Of drug to be used is
given as follows: For horses, from
Is to 20 grains, for cattle, 30 TO %
grains: for hogs OIL sheep from 8 TO ~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15
The Boston Wool Market.

According to the Boston CONNER
cial Bulletin, there Is an improved
demand for wool in that market, but
prices are at the lowest range of the
season. The satisfactory feature
of the situation IL the large number
of idle mills, about 0ne.half OF the
machinery not being in operation.
In its review of market conditions for
the past week, the Bulletin says:
OF the million pounds OF Montana
wool bought by one large mill, the
secured basis is 6Oc for staple and SOC
for clothing, terms considerably lower
than those at which the bulk of last
years Montana clip vas transferred
to manufacturers early last fall.
Grease prices have ranged from 10 to
100. Other prominent sales of staple
include 100000 pounds of Wyoming
at Zoe, the secured cost being estimat'
ed by the seller at Csc, and smaller
lots on q basis around 60c.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15
Will Grow Sugar Beet Seed.

According to advices from Billings,
experiments II the matter of growing
sugar beet seed will be conducted in
that vicinity by the department OF ag-
riculture. Joseph Reed, an official OF
the bureau of plant industry has
leased several acres of the |. D.
O'Dornell farm nea Billings, which
will be used for that purpose.
Most of the sugar beet seed used in
the United States is imported from
Germany and France, which adds
considerably to its cost. Beet seed is
grown by planting beets which have
been taken out of the ground early in
the fall aud placed where the fros,
cannot get at them. The yield is said
to be enormous and the industry a
great success from a financial stand
point.
The government is particularly
anxious TO make investigation along
this line and it is said will establish
several demonstration farms through.
out the west this year. Mr.. Reed will
probably superin.end the planting Of
the seed crop on the O'Donnell farm
and it is possible tina, later a mar
will be sent there 20 conduct the ex'
periments and su%perintend the cultiva
ton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15
Montana Welcomes Settlers.

The new settlers who come to Mon.
tana will be offered locations that are
more desirable ia many respects than
the lands upon which early day resi-.
dents made their homes. 1t is an
nounced that by next fall about 15,.
600 acres of fine irrigahle land near
Augusta will be ready for settlement
and GUILTY. alton, these lands being
part of the Dearborn project, recently
completed by the Ames Realty COM
pany under the terms Of the Carey
land act.
The Dearborn project is only six
miles distant from the Fort Shaw gov.
eminent project which will be opened
to settlement May 8, and the lands
placed on the market at $40 an acre,
$40 more than the lands under the
Dearborn project cost. The latter
project, however, is unlike the gov
ernment project, in that the law does
not require five years residence, title
being secured as soon as actual settle.
ment Is made on the lands.
A news item from Billings says one
OF the biggest colonization schemes
ever attempted in Montana will be set
going as the result of a real estate
deal which has just been closed be-
tween a syndicate of St. Paul CAPT.
taliets and eome of the heavy land
owners of the Lake Basin country.
The company has purchased more
tn an 12O, 900 acres of arabic land and
will eudeavor t o settle the immense
area which will be cut up into small
tracts, with homeseekers from all
| sections of the country. The district
will be divided into 80, l6O and 800.
acre tracts and it is said that the
purchasers will be given a chance to
file on nearby government land.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15
Settlers Will Cooperate.

Preliminary arrangements for com.
mencing work on the lower Milk river
project were made at meetings held at
various points in Valley county the
past week, at which the plans for CO.
operative work by the ranchers were
explained by reclamation service Off.
cials. The latter submitted q scale OF
payment which provides for common
earth excavation at II cents per cubic
yard, loose rock and hard pan at 60
cents, and solid rock at d. 10 per cubic
yard. Common labor and teamsters
will be paid at the rate of Is to 30 cents
per hour.
Payment for work done by the
ranchers will be made in the form Of
certificates issued every thirty days,
these certificates to be accepted as
cash in payment for lands and water
rights affected by the project. The
plan met with such favor among the
ranchers that agreements for the ex.
~cavation Of about LOCO, 900 cubic yards
have been made. The government en-
gineers are said to be 80 we'll satisfied
with this response that work upor
what Is known as the Dodson.Glasgov
portion of the Milk river project viii
be commenced in q few weeks.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15
WALLACE e. CHASE, General Merchant,
FORT BENTON, MONTANA.
Order to Show Cause.

In the matter of the estate Of Laura Thomas,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of George F..
Lewis, administrator of the estate OF Laura
Thomas, deceased, and praying. among other
things, for an order Of distribution OF the residue
of said estate among the persons thereto en-
titled:
1t is ordered that all persons Interested in the
estate of the eaid Laura Thomas, deceased,
be and appear before the district court OF Chou
teau county, at the court room OF said court, IN
the city of Fort Benton, i'll said Choutesu county,
on Wednesday, the ed day of April, isOs, at 10
O'Clock q. M, then and there to show cause why
an order of distribution should not be made of the
residue of eaid estate among the heirs OF the de-
ceased, according to law.
Il is further ordered that a copy of this order
be published for one week before the said gid
day of April, 1905, in the River Press, . news.
paper printed and published IN said Chouteau
county, and that notice be given by the clerk by
posting in three public places in said county.
JOHN W. TATTAN,
Judge of the District court.
Dated April II, 1908.
". s. Towner, attorney for administrator.
First publication, April Ii, 1905.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15
Notice Of Annual Meeting.

Roundup association, in accordance with the
res olution passed at the Great Falls meeting,
held May 18th and 18th. 1907, is hereby called to
Valley county, Montana, on Friday, May let:
1908. A suitable programme has been arranged
for the session which will be q feature in both
Fridays and Saturdays proceedings. =,
parties who are in any manner associated with
or engaged in the raising of horses throughout
northern Montana, to become members OF this
association 1t is thought that better results
might he obtained by such utilization than other
wise. JOHN President.
THOs. A. CUMMINGS, Secretary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15
AMONG OUR NEICHBORS.
A Grist Of Items Gathered From Our
Northern Montana Exchanges.

Glasgow Review: A disastrous
prairie fire that origins ted near Tiger
Butte Thursday afternoon, swept in
an easterly direction and licked up q
number of claim shanties. finally
winding up on the Missouri river
where much damage was done to tim.
Der.
Glasgow Review: c. c. Babb, en-
gineer in charge of the Dodson pro-
ject, with headquarters at Malta. spent
several days in Glasgow this week.
He is very much enthused over the
situation in this valley and predicts
the completion Of the project by the
close of the year 1909.
Chinook Opinion: A. w. Ziebarth
IL circul ating q 81 subscription paper to
raise a email fund for the establish
ment of q park in Chinook. The state
experimental station will furnish trees
and other shrubbery and the town is
expected to supply the ground and to
bear the expense of maintaining the
park which will be a triAe after the
first year.
Choteau Acantha: August Kropp,
the Collins sheepman. attended to
business at the county sea- Friday.
Mr.. Kropp regards conditions In some
sections OF the country as ~unfavOrable
on account of the lack of moisture.
He thinks stockmen could we'll have
afforded to feed their hay through
several SHOWS. The range Is very
dry at present and the grass is back
ward.
Lewistown Argus: Dr.. NJ. E.
Knowles, state veterinarian, has writ.
ten q communicat alton setting out the
fact that some Of the large bands OF
Coburn cattle purchased for removal
to this county are scabby and stating
that the federal authorities have di
rected him to see that all of these cat
tie are dipped, under the direction O.
the state department. DR.. Knowles
states that unless this is done tn
county will be placed under fedora
quarantine.
> Chinook Opinion: The water user
Z of this vicinity held an importan
meeting at the opera house Monda.
afternoon to consider the question o
taking water from the governmen
project when the St. Mary project l
completed. The ranchers very gener
i ally signed an agreement offering t.
. surrender their present rights to tn
9 reclamation service entirely and thu
do away with all conflicting claims
on condition that they receive credi
for $l2. SO an acre on the purchase G
water from the St. Mary's project.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-04-15

HELENA, April ll.-lsegister John
P. Schmit of the state land Office, yes.
terday returned from Cut Bank and
Cno.eau, where he has been conduct.
ing an auction of state lands and town
lots at those places. Leases were made
a. Choteau by Mr.. Schmit which will
produce an annual income OF 800.
while % per cent 0! the lots plated at
Cut Bank we're sold. OF these % paid
in full for theic purchases, which am.
oupted to S3,041. leaving 10 who Dough.
uudsr the ,ime payment plan.