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Evening journal., 1908-10-01
CHARGED With Assault.

ELKTON. Oct. deputy Sheriff ].
Wesley McAllister, OF Elkton. arrested
Frank Russell, Of near North East. on
a warrant sworn out by William Nc
Dowel charging him with assault on
his daughter, Miss Mamie Mcdowell,
aged Is years. Russell denies the
charge, and he has been released under
$1,000 bail for his appearance at the
December term of court for Cecil
county.
Evening journal., 1908-10-01
Married In Iail

ELKTON. oct. declaring that she
still loved James Holland. colored. not
withstanding he is under sentence to
two years in the House of Correction
for violating the local option law, Millie
Shippers, accompanied by colored
preacher. went to the Elkton Jail and
was married to Holland. The groom
will be taken to the Baltimore insti-
tuition this week by Sheriff Hager.
Evening journal., 1908-10-01
MarshaIIton Has eryan Club.

Democrats of Marshallton organized
a Bryan and Kern Club last night
with J. Irwin Alcorn, president; JOS
eph w. Stacktill, secretary, and Frank
Pyle, treasurer The meeting was ad-
dressed by DR.. F. S. Springer. John T.
McEiwee and Thomas NJ. Collins.
Evening journal., 1908-10-01

William r. Farley, leader of the Alabama
miners, concludes that he cannot follow Presi-
dent Gompers in the latter's support Of the
Democratic ticket Farley thinks laboring men
should vote for Taft. Farley has had experience
with the manner in which labor is exploited in
the South, and therefore he expects nothing of
benefit to labor from the Democrats.
Evening journal., 1908-10-01
Lawn Fatn Mac s1n2n.

The lawn fete recently held for the
benefit Of the Day Nursery and Hospi-
tai for Babies netted Sl020. The fete
was held on the lawn Of General and
Mrs. T. Coleman duPont's home and
many attended. The proceeds were
much larger than what had been an
ticipated.
Evening journal., 1908-10-01

Now it appears that Chauncey M. Depew was
mixed up in some manner in the granting OF oil
franchises in Oklahoma. The Haskell incident
serves to bring Senator Depew from the almost
forgotten shelf.
Evening journal., 1908-10-01
Cecurity Trust &
Dale Deposit Co.,
S. W. Cor 9th & Market SIS.
SS.2OO.OOO,OOO

II is estimated that this wears crops
will yield the above very large sum in
cash--a handsome addition 10 the great
wealth Of the Country. In the dislribn-
tiOH, however Indirect il may be, each
enc should receive a share Of this large
gain, and then. for security and clear
profit, should deposit the amount with
this Company at interest.
Evening journal., 1908-10-01
The United Publishers' Association

The PublIsheTs Bulletin, ofnoal organ Of the UNITED
ssrt5E TVfuNfNcroN EvEkfNG JOURNAL. has a
guaranteed circulation Of more than 10000 daily, which has
been verthed by examination"
The examination made by Mr. Arthur Koppeli gen,
OF tho association, who 20 wager
Of BE mppey and ppdertake % prove that ths hyN
the paid circulation or pa
printed In Wilmington,
Evening journal., 1908-10-01
Young WOmen'S
Christian Association
9OS King 81.
Register Now for Classes Open
First Week in October

DressmakIne, ? or 7 p. m. Monday
..................... S3.25 term
Embroidery p. rn., Tuesday M Free
Millinery, p. M, Thursday 3.25 term
Basketry, 4 p. m, Thursday $3.50 term
Gymnasium, Day Glasses $500 term
Gymnasium, Evening Glasses s4.00 term
Bible, ..................... Free
Membership in the Association re-
quired for all classes. Glasses offered
in any subject for which ten register.
Evening journal., 1908-10-01
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

- rro Aaaocatlon
~ Ad-
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The Association Of American poseeff advertisers
Advertisers (New York City) has OF this country cot
examined certified TO the circulation y he ony such
o shis publication. Only tho figures Of apers rs submit
oculaon contained In its report 70 It's examination
kguaranteed by the Association. at any nroof
MN. GAetssSa" 5000. $:E,| $$: ;;,::::::5:;; :;:$:
.A4d issued 70 this pa
Evening journal., 1908-10-01
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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
THEY WANT RESULTS.
Milk River Settlers Propose To Send
Committee to Washington.

AT the annual meeting of the Milk
liver Irrigation association, which
was held at Malta, it vas practically
decided to send another committee to
ashlngton to urge greater expedi.
ton in matters connected with the Milk
river project. A Malta dispatch to
the Great Falls Tribune gives this
report of the action taken at the meet
ing;
Considerable discussion was held
upon various phases of the project as
they appear to the settler, and the
~conceEsus Of opinion was that an eff
fort must at once be made to get an
international agreement regarding the
waters of the Milk river in the very
near future. While an International
committee was appointed last spring
to adjust he water question satisfac.
torily to the settlers on both sides of
the line. there has been but very little
done since: and settlers are getting
impatient. In the last few years the
Milk river valley has been settled up
by people from throughout the United
States, and the population is such
that the members of the association
believe it proper pressure was brought
upon the government some action
would be taken.
An endeavor will be made this win
ter to get the interior department to
appropriate a sum of money for the
entire Milk river project, so that work
may be hasteued on the entire canal
system from st. Mary's lake to Glas-
gov. A large committee will I'M.
doubleday be sent to Washington
about the first of the year to look af-
ter the interests of this project, and it
will probably stay in Washington
until some definite action is taken re-
garding the natter.
After a most thorough discussion of
the entire aft air it was decided to call
a special meeting of the association
for December 80, to again be held in
this city. AT this meeting the pro-
posed committee will be selected and
sent to Washington with instructions
to stay and do everything in its power
to interest the government officials in
the Milk river project, and urge an
agreement as to the waters of St.
Mary's lake,
L. Newman, of Havre, was reelected
president of the association: j. L..
Truscott, first vice president: B. d.
Phillips, second vice president: G..
w. Nennum, secretary: II. NJ. Traf-
ton, treasurer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16

strongest argument for its completion
as a through route and its improve
ment as a permanent one is its useful
ness for u coast trade in time of
war and the facilities it would afford
TO the safe movemen of our light
draft naval vessels. This interior
line would undoubtedly prove of vast
service in case of q powerful hostile
fleet on blockade or patrol service
upon our Atlantic seaboard. 1t is a
line of defense that should not be
ignored, and in connection with our
great harbors sheltering our own
squadron-, can, with propriety, be
regarded As a strong line for often
sive operations as we'll.
But, with all due respect to the At
lantic coast line, and with approval
of its establishment both as a com
merclal route and as "a national de-
Tense, the Improvement of the Missis-
sippi, the Missouri, the Ohio and the
other tributary rivers, is of far more
Importance to a much larger proper.
ton of our people. The material in.
terests of all the people of the great
central portion of the United States
will be directly benefited by this i'm.
provement, and indirectly the interests
of the people In other sections of the
country will benefit from increased
business which it will bring to the
country: and the sooner the work is
undertaken the sooner the country
will begin to reap that benefit.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
Curious Russian Law,

Russia has Il law which to outside
observers Gems almost to put a pre-
MUM on theft by which stolen goods
become the property of the thief If he
can prove that he has had possession
of them for over five years. IN the
thieves malkct-which is, of course.
licensed by the poiice-goods that ad-
mittedly have been stolen Qnore than
five years hctore1 are openly offered
for sale, and the place IS a veritable
Mecca for the light fingered gentry
and their cntcrprising friends. as also
for the more honest members of so
ciety. who secure many a tempting
bargain.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
A MIND READER.
His Analysis Of the Character Of tn.
New 5oarder.

New 5oarder.
Il can tell you all about YOURSELF
said the boarding house ShnrlocI
Holmes to the lew boarder after tn,
landlady had Introduced them across
the roast mutton.
The boarding house sleuth priGeC
himself on his keen observation Of hu
man nature aud his ability to make de
ductions tLcrcfrom.
you're a mind reader, are you?'
asked the new hoarder.
"To 81 great extent" replied th.
sleutA "ror instance, ] never mel
You before, bat l know you are from
the east"
Good 2neSS." said the new boayder.
"fou come from a family of extraor
binary ability and good a~nteccdents
although none of your family possesses
great wealth.
The new huarder smiled his approval
"A peculiar thing about you is that
your beard is of remarkable loneliness.
Your face, on the contrary, is very
tender, so that you experience great
difficulty in shaving. Few razors are
made of fine enough steel to overcome
the texture of your beard"
TRUE again." said the new boarder,
although I don't know how you guess.
ed il, but my beard is the toughest I
have " encountered"
also You are 4 rough and readv bl.
morist. able 10 snap out a funnv re-
mark in almost any situation thar cap
arise
Say" said the new boarder, Won
make me feel uncanny. How de YOU
DO this stunt Of character reading?'
The boarding house Sherlock smiled
broadly and snaarcd a French frial.'
ITS this way" he c~lucidatcd. Sin
pie enough when explained. like all
really great detective work. l knew
You were from the east by the way YOU
worked the salt shaker. WesterNers
pick up the salt shaker with the right
hand ana plunge it at the food. East.
ernrrs seize the Shaker with the left
hand, invert it and tap IT briskly Oh
the bottom with the right hand"
The hoardrrs gasped in admiration of
the Slcuth's genius.
II knew You came from 4 remarkable
family because that's the kind we all
come from. ] concluded your relatives
We're not overwhelmed with wealth or
yon wouldn't be living in this hashcry.
! knew your whiskcrs were remark
ably tough, for every man living thinks
he has the toughest whiskcrs going.
r1
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
Constant Suueezinu,

Nov, Algcrnon." said Miss FuSsan-
feather, as she was tightly held in the
embrace of her tiance, they tell me
that men get tired of squeezing after
they are married. Will you promise
me not to give it up after we are mar
and wife,"
"Oh. asSure you 1t is not necessary
TO make any such promises" replied
ahe young man. Il guarantee youll
have all the squeezing you want TO do
10 get along on 81 a week."-Exchauge.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
Crocodile Worship.

1t was IN the very ferocity ard ter
riblcness Of the crocodile that the
EGyptilns found the inspiration for
the cult they devoted to him They
We're nightly afraid of the monster
ard therefore instituted in his honor
The supposedly ~appeasing worship as
though they had said. "Be good enough
not to eat us and VIC will build tenn
pies TO you and bow down to you rs
TO 4 god" The students of early his
tory have clearly proved that The ear
Hest worships Of every sort took the
shape Of offerings Intended to nppease
the elementary forces Of nature, or the
rea! or Imaginary beings Of whom men
We're afraiG.-Ncw York American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
IMPROVING THE WATERWAYS.

There are few sections of the coun-
try that will be more directly benefited
by the Improvement of the inland
waterways of the country than Mon.
When one takes into consideration
the fact that, both as producers and
consumers, Montana people are pay
ing an enormous amount for trans
%portation, 1t can be readily appre.
ciated what it would mean to the state
ii these transportation charges could
be cut in two, and there is no doubt
that they would be at least cut in two
SO far as the freight which can be
shipped by river is concerned. Be.
cause of our distance from either
ocean our freight charges must al.
ways be considerably higher than
almost any other part of the country,
but they a be materially lowered by
water transportation.
At the present session of congress
two principal projects for the i'm
provement OF waterways will be con
sidered. One of these is the interior
waterways down the Atlantic coast,
which would materially shorten ship.
ping distances and give water trans.
portation to q large number of now
inland points; and the second is the
improvement Of the Mississippi river
and its tributaries.
The first has some Importance as a
commercial route at all times, but the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
FIGHTING THE GRAFTERS.

The conviction of Abraham Ruef.
the wealthy political san Francisco
boss, on a charge of bribery, will en-
courage the war against grafters that
is in progress iu various parts of the
country. The fate Of Rlef will be a
warning to those who, under the pro-
lection 0! political power or influence,
may be disposed to prey upon the
public by methods that invite prose
cution and punishment.
The principal credit for the con-
viction of Iuef and Mayor Schmitz,
of San Francisco, his partner in
crime, belongs to Francis j. Heney,
the fearless public prosecutor who was
shot down in court by a friend Of the
accused. The record of Mr.. Heney In
this case should be an inspiration to
other public officials who. in their
particular field. are entrusted with
the duty of protecting thelinterests of
the people.
MIR. Heney has had a remarkable
career in Arizona, California and
Oregon. After leaving the University
of California he studied law and later
worked as a cowboy aad miner In
various parts of the west. He chung
out his shingle' in Tucson, Ariz.,
where he became known for his fear
~lcssness. DR.. Handy Of that city an
nounccd that he would shoot:ou sight
any lawyer who took up the case Of
his wife, who was suing for divorce.
Heney took the case and was attacked
by Handy, whom he shot dead.
After his return to San Francisco
Heney was appointed special prosccu-
tor for the government in the Oregon
land fraud eases. Through his efforts
United States Senator Mitchell, Con-
gresham Williamson and other
prominent men were convicted.
Heney was called to San Francisco
some months after the fire of 1906 to
prosecute Mayor Schmitz, Abraham
ltucf and other men charged with
graft and bribery. He was appointed
assistant to District Attorney Lang
don. Rucf caused the "boodle
board Of supervisors to remove
Honey and appoint him to the post.
This move was blocked by the courts.
With the financial backing of Ru-
dolph Sprcckles and the able assist
auce of William j. Burns, formerly
in the United States secret service,
lleney soon obtained confessions of
grating from the entire board of SUI
pervisors. ltuef was brought to trial
on the charge that he had eXtorted
money from French restaurant pro-
prietors. He broke down in court and
pleaded guilty.
Next SchmitH was tried on the same
charge and convicted. Schmitz ap.
pcaled and the appellate court freed
him on the ground that the indictment
was faulty. This decision freed Ruef
also. ltuef was tried later on another
charge. The jury disagreed and a
new tria! was ordered. This was the
case in which a verdict of guilty has
been secured.
Since the trial of ltuef began a man
named Blake was convicted of tam
pering with the jury. Blake con.
fessed in court afterward that he had
been promised $40, 900 by counsel for
Ruef il he would serve his term and
not testify for the state.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
Estimates Of State Finances.

HELENA, Dec. S.-Estimates of re-
ceipts and disbursements of the state
OF Montana for the next two years
were filed with Governor Norris today
by State Auditor Cunningham in &C,
cord ancc with law.
Expenses for 1909 are estimated al
s9.5,25O and for 1910 at S9O6, $50. The
expenses for the ensuing Legislature
are estimated at s65, 900. The estimat
ed income of 1909 is sl,l15,OOO and
for 1910 al 81, 80, 900.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
May Defeat Postal Savings Banks

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-A thorny
path confronts the postal savings
bank bill, in spite of the fact that its
passage is advocated in the republic
a national platform. When Sena.
tor Carter secured an order to take
this measure up on December II it is
said he had the pledges Of sufficient
votes to pass the bill in the senate.
The vote seems to have changed and
at present it is doubtful if Senator
Carter can rally anywhere near the
required number. In fact it is stated
he will fall short a dozen votes on the
republican side.
Investigations conducted abroad by
members of the national monetary
commission are largely responsible
for this change of sentiment in regard
to the establishment of postal savings
banks. Several members are now on
record in favor of the government
keeping out Of the banking business
rather than engaging in this new pol.
lev.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
Flattered Him,

Magistrate about to commit for
iriaD-iou certainly effected the rob-
berry in a remarkably ingenious way
N fact. with quite exceptional cunning.
Prisoner (dcprecatingly>-No fattery.
yer honor; no tlattery. I bcgs on yer
London Fun.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
OnruH'ed.

Master Mary. ! wish you would be
nore careful, I'm sorry TO hear my
Nife has to scold You so often. Mary
Oh. It's all right. sir, | seldom takes
iny notice of her.-London Telegraph.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
Opposed To Tariff Commission.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Herbert +.
Miles Of the tariff committee of the
National Association of Manufac-
turers, assumed the stand before the
house ways and means committee to-
day. He continued his arguments for
tariff revision downward. The
schedules which Mr.. Miles claimed
can be materially reduced are those
imposing a tariff on sugar, glass and
hides.
Mr.. Miles said that the duty on
lower grades of textiles could be re.
duced, while the higher grades could
be increased. The witness declared
that 90 per cent of the manufacturers
want a tariff commission or bureau to
handle the revision of the tariff. Re-
plying to this suggestion, Chairman
Payne said:
II am confident that the man en-.
gagged in business wants to know that
tariff rates are settled and not sub
ject to any changes. l don't think
there could be any greater harm to
the country than would result from
having a body of men constantly
advocating changes in the tariff
Representative Underwood dem. OF
Alabama, agreed with Mr.. Payne as
to the inadvisabili,y of having a tar
III commission.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16

BUTTE. Dec. S.-Nictor North has
been pardoned by Governor Norris
and will, if the state board of par
dons sees fit to ratity the pardon, be
a free man with the dawuing of the
year 1909. Victor North was con.
victed Of the crime of mauslaughter
June l, 1906. in Silver Bow county.
In a fight with Mat Dixon, North cut
his adversary's throat in the Louvre
saloon.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16
prints All the News

II any reader of the RIVER PRESS
considers it worthy of recommendation
to friends, the favor will be very high.
~ appreciated by its publishers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention. and tbs
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buvs
and sells foreign exchange, drawinc
direct on all principal American an,
European cities, ana issue. MS Ow,.
Letters Of Credit.
Interest pnjd OF 'lmt uepo-I;,. T(.
hlghes' cal n"''' rnid TO- 4nnrrye .
state. COUNTY, airy >uG school burG~
and warrants
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-16

Black care sits behind the rich man
II horseback. Horace.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
FARMER KINGS SHELLBARKS

menacing that Dick, who was nearest, involun-
tarily edged back. This made the farmer still
more angry, and he advanced foot or two
along the lin b, striking at Dick, who still con-
tinued to retreat.
Look out! Well break down." cried Tom
go on back, Mr., King, and we'll come down
indeed we will"
The farmer was too angry to hear or heed
He came right on, swinging his club, and, as
he was a heavily built man, the branch bent
lower and lower.
Crack! crack! The sharp sound struck ter
ror to our ears, and to Mr.. Kings as well,
for he stopped and made hasty effort to
retrace his steps. But it was too late. With
rending sound the branch separated from
the trunk of the tree, and down we all went.
striking the creek below with mighty splash.
NY only vivid remembrance is of seeing
Farmer King go head first into the water,
and then it was my turn to go under, which l
did most effectually, for the fall had broken
my hold on the limb.
] came to the surface few seconds later,
splitting and gasping, and managed to stay
there, by vigorous use OF arms and legs, until
could get my bearings.
Dick and Tom were still clinging to the
broken limb. which was fioatiD, few feet
behind me. l reached it with a couple of
sturdy strokes and then turned my attention
to old king, whose situation was so ludicrous
that none Of us could help laughing.
He was wading down the channel, yard
or two ahead of us, and, as the depth varied,
his head shot out of water one minute, only
to bob under again the next.
Help! help help!" he shouted with all
his might, and about every third cry ended
in a gurgie, as he vanished beneath the sur
face,