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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
FORMER REPUBLICAN, NOMI-
NEES.

The following have been the nomi-
nations OF the republican party since
its organization:
1856, at Philadelphia-John G. Ere.
mont, California, and William L.
Dayton, New Jersey. Defeated.
1860, at Chicago-Abraham Lincoln,
Illinois, and Hannibal Hamlin, Maine.
Elected.
1864, at Observation-Disclosures Lin
coin, Illinois, and Andrew Johnson,
Tennessee. Elected.
1868, at Chicago-Ulysses S. Grant,
Illinois, and Schuyler Colfax, Indi'
ma. Elected.
1872, at Observation-Disclosures S.
Grant, Illinois, and Henry Wilson.
Massachusetts. Elected.
1876, at Observation-Disclosures B.
Hayes, Ohio, and William A. Wheel.
err, New York. Elected.
1880, at Chicago ames A. Garfield.
Ohio, and Chester A.. Arthur, New
York. Elected.
1884, at Chicago-Jam es G. Blaine
| Maine, and John A. Logan, Illinois
Defeated.
1888, at Chicago-Benjamin Harri
son, Indiana, and Levi P. Morton
| of Indiana. Elected.
1892, at Observation-Disclosures
Harrison, Indiana, and Whitelav
Reid, New York. Defeated.
1896, at St. Louis-William McKin
ley, Ohio, and Carrot A. Hobart, New
Jersey. Elected.
1900, at Philadelphia-William Nc
Kinley, Ohio, and Theodore Roose
welt, New York. Elected.
1904, at Chicago--Theodore Roose
welt, New York, and Charles w. Fair
banks, Indiana. Elected.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
At 4 IN the Morning..

The hour Of 4 a. m. has something
mysterious about it. Cocks crow, peo-
pie on the brink Of death give up the
ghost, every one who is asleep sleeps
sounder, and even the watchful sentry
can't always keep his eyes open. At
this hour people are in their weakest
state, and If life is just on the flicker
1t is not surprising that it goes out.
Many a mans life has been saved by a
spoonful Of ammonia administered just
when the clock strikes 4. The period
Of deepest sleep varies from 3 to 5
o'clock. An hour or two after going
to bed you sleep very soundly, then
your slumber grows gradually lighter,
and it Is easy enough to waken you at
1 or 2 o'clock. But when 4 o'clock
comes you are in such a state Of SOM
Violence that you would take no notice
of the end Of the world.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
Religious Fanatics On Warpath.

WINNIPEG. July "A detachment
OF 20 Royal Northwest Mounted police
left this morning for Pierson, Man,
. miles north of the Dakota bound.
airy line, where a party OF armed re-
ligious fan atics are camping, often in
large numbers, including q few women
and children.
They came from North Dakota Sat.
urday armed with rides. The leader
claims to be Jesus Christ and say
his wife is the virgin Mary. They are
bound to join the Doukhobors near
Yorker, Sask. On being ordered to
dispurse bv the police Sunday they
formed q half circle, presenting arms
aud thre ateued to shoot all who in.
terfered. 1t was then that the mounted
! police were summoned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15

involving the constitution of the Unit.
ed States. A staff aofficer, whose name
is withheld, recently mentioned this
difficulty to q New York paper. The
states reserve the right to raise state
troops, and while there may be emer-
gencies in which no friction could &C.
cur, on the other hand, the attempt to
force state troops to serve, in the
event of certain other emergencies,
might meet strenuous resistance. In
other words, the Dick bill probably is
unconstitutional, and will be knocked
to flinders by the supreme court the
first time any of the several states ap.
peals from it.
Our army remains, therefore in q
parlous state. Yet the Roosevelt idea
will accomplish something. The no.
ton of dividing the forces OF the ma
ton into army corps will prove bene.
fetal. For then, in the event OF war,
all troops, no matter how raised, will
know where they belong and may be
readily modified. Our methods in
1898 brought upon u heads the ridi-
Guile Of the military powers.
The Dick bill is not generally IN
derstood, and it's provisions excite
too much apprehension. 1t is clearly
unconstitutional In many Of its phases.
The states reserve the right TO recruit
their citizens, and in passing the stat.
ute congress made q grave mistake.
State rights are by no means dead,
and it is only upon an issue on which
the entire nation would unite. such az
q foreign war, that the Dick bill could
prove effective. The raising and main
tenance Of an army resolves itself, at.
ter all, into the old proposition of in
dividual patriotism Inter Mountain.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
A New Political Frenzy Record.
Anaconda Standard.

Anaconda Standard.
In the light Of the frenzy in the con-
vention at Denver, the recent Roose.
Welt uproar at Chicago looks like six
bits, or thereabout. The time keepers
report that the Denver turmoil lasted
one hour and twenty.six minutes.
The thing was even more nicely
timed at Denver than in Chicago. Sen.
ator Gore fired the democratic heart.
He did this at an opportune moment,
because, for all the rest OF the after.
noon the delegates who were in atten'
dance had absolutely nothing to do
except to yell and have it out-they
were waiting for committees which
were not ready to report.
There was q massing Of banners;
the press report says that amid all
the excitement the stand ards Of New
York, New Jersey, Delaware, Geor-
gia, Minnesota and Connecticut "stood
rooted in their places" These states
represent widely. separated sections OF
tE0 Ou- cOuVuCAA os0SSI
state, q New England state, three OF
the middle states.
Be that as it may, q new howl rec
ord Ia established: probably when
Bryan Is nominated this will In turn
be extended to two plump hours.
What will be the ultimate time limit
for these demonstr atoms in national
conventions? When Bryan made hi:
, cross.of-gold speech, twelve years ago
the press dispatches devoted a grea
deal of space to the description OF thu
, wonderful demonstration which fol
lowed, remarking that it lasted tifteel
minutes. But when Bryan was nomi
mated. twelve years ago, the e~nsuin!
, demonstration was described as some
. thing wholly without precedent. |
lasted forty minutes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
THE NEW MILITIA LAW.

The announcement last week that
the president had perfected plans by
which the United States would become
q military power has not created q
Juror. Outside military circles. little
comment is noticeable; and within
military circles, comment is rather
pessimistic.
The scheme, upon the face OF It, Ia
simple. The regular army o con.
sists of 81 5000 men. The national
guard is supposed to number about
200, 900. Under the Dick act, every
militiaman is subject to service OF any
sort when called upon. The presi-
dents plan is merely to organize this
force upon . war basis. so that In
emergency the ludicrous errors and
shameful waste of 1898 might not be
repeated.
So much for the scheme, rs preached,
Those familiar with the facts doubt III
effectiveness. 1t is pointed out thai
in times of peace, men cannot bt
forced to enter the militia, and tina
go soon as it becomes generally know
that q militiaman 10 In reality q fed
eral soldier, the ranks will thin. IL
addition, while the militia is estimated
at 200, 600, it consists OF scarcely hal
that number. Dick law or no Dicl
law, the available force, state and fed
eral, is far beneath the president
figures.
There is another and graver phase
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
Criminals In New South Wales.

New South Wales has a novel system
Of dealing with habitual criminals. A
man Is sentenced to a term for his par
tlcular offense and to an indeterminate
term because he is an "habitual."
When he has served the definite term,
If he is we'll behaved, he a rise from
grade to grade, each step being accom-
panied by various concessions. One
feature is that he may earn wages,
which may be sent to his family, spent
on luxuries or credited to him for the
day Of release. A committee examines
his progress from time to time, advis-
ing the minister when he may be re-
leased. No release Is absolute till after
a years probation under modified re-
straint.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
Curjosi%ies In Weddina Rinas.

Among the curiosities Of wedding
rings it Is ON record that in the early
days rings were made Of rushes. Per-
haps the most curious material used
for rings required on an emergency is
the case Of II being hurriedly made
by cutting it out Of the finger Of a
glove and another cut out Of a visiting
card. Many cases are on record of
rings made Of brass and iron being
used, as also curtain rings and door
keys being pressed into service at we'd
dings.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
DEMOCRATS IN CONVENTION,
A Bryan Demonstration Was a Fea.
ture Of the First Session,

DENVER, July THE democratic
national convention began its session
at noon today amid scenes Of stirring
animation. The vast amphitheate of
the auditorium was packed with twelve
thousand people, an ever-moving,
tense, and expectant throng, moved by
patriotic airs and stirred into tumul.
tuous demonstr alton as q silken por-
trait of Bryan a borne within the
hall.
1t wac just twenty minutes past
twelve when Chairman Taggart OF the
national committee called the conven.
ton to order. Bishop J. ]. Keane of
Cheyenne, Wyo., pronouncing the
opening invocation, an impressive
plea for the divine grace on the con-
vention deliberations.
The convention promptly perfected
the preliminary organization, electing
T. A. Bell as temporary chairman.
The keynote speech Of the temporary
presiding officer started the echoes
ringing and brought forth enthusiastic
demonstration for Bryan and the other
party idols.
Chairman Bell closed his speech at
1853 p. N. MIR. Dunn of Nebraska,
then arose to offer a resolution in
memory Of the late Grover Cleveland,
as follows:
ut has pleased the ruler of the uni.
verse to remove from our midst Gro.
yer Cleveland, late president of the
United States, who was three times the
candidate of the democratic party ;
therefore be it
"Resolved, That we, the delegates
of the party in national convention
assembled, recognize in him one OF
the strongest and ablest characters
known in the worlds craftsmanship,
who possessed to IN extraordinary
degree the elements of leadership, and
by his able, conscientious and force
full administration of public affairs
reflected honor upon his country and
upon his party; and
"Resolved, That we hereby express
our deep sorrow at bis death and ex'
tend our warmest sympathy and con-
dolence to his family and this resolu'
ton be spread upon the records Of
this convention and a copy be for
warded to Mrs. Cleveland; and
"Resolved, As q further mark o.
respect to his memory, the convention
do now adjourn until IL O'Clock to
morrow"
There we're loud calls for Judge
PARKER Of New York. Judge Parker
took the platform. He said he hat
intended to offer q series of res0lu
tions upon Grover Cleveland, which
he read.
Parker then seconded Dunn's reso
|lutions, and they were adopted by
rising vote. The convention thea ad
journed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
Presidential Candidate Is In Ja.l.

NEW York, July THE nomina.
ton of Martin Il. Preston, presiaen-
tial candidate of the socialist-labor
party, was ratified at q mass meeting
in Cooper Union tonight. Preston is
serving . term of imprisonment for
shooting his employer In Golaield,
New. The nomination of Donald Nj
Monroe, a mschinist, for vice presi'
dent was also ratified. The Mar.
sellaise was played and radical
speeches we're made. Taft, Bryan
and the ''capitalistic" press were
scored and President Gompers came
in for bitter criticism.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
More at Home.

A young fellow being asked by a re-
cruiting sergeant If he wished to enlist
in n Scottish regiment, replied:
mot likely. I'd rather go to a lunatic
asylum than enlist in a Scottish regi-
ment."
"Ah, weel," said the sergeant, "fve
nae dout ye'd feel MAR at hame there"
Dundee Advertiser.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, aad the
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all ~priacipal 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, 1908-07-15

The Bryan demonstration at Den.
e is said to have been q record
breaker. Most Of the cheering, 1t Is
understood. came from politicians
who hope to get 81 office in the event
of Bryan's election.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
OF Course.

"And l am the very first you have
loved, Bertha?"
"Of course you are. How tedious
you men are! You all ask the same
Observation-Disclosures Opinion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
A Crisis.

Wild Eyed Man-l want some sooth-
ing strip quick. Druggist-What sized
bottle? Wild Eyed Mani Bottle? l
want a cask. It's twins. -Illustrated
Bits.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
Gentle Play.

His Mother-What are you moping
about the house for, Tommy? Why
don't you 50 over and play with Char
ley Pinafore? Tommy-'Cause l play
ed with Charley Pinafore yesterday,
and I don't s'pose he's we'll enough
vet,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
Tho Wise Aoy,

"What is the best place in which to
keep fresh milk In hot weather." ask
ed the teacher.
"Please, teacher, in the cow" an
swered the small boy who had just re-
turned from n country holiday.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15

Fine Book and Job Printing q sp'
cialtv a, the RIVER PRESS office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-07-15
HAGEN & FRY

If you are going to put up a build
ing, construct . pumping or current
wheel irrigating plant, put in . steam
or gasoline engine, steam OF hot water
heating plants, or build a bridge,
SEE US FIRST,
And let US Figure with you.
If your gasoline engine needs repairs
or attention Of any kind, see US. We
furnish all kinds of supplies.
Cor. Main and St. John FORT BENTON
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14

Secretary Taft has amazed his ene- mics by stating his position by public letter and in a public speech on the subject of labor, injunctions against strikers, etc. The secretary's ene- mics have supposed he would fight shy of both of these subjects and have believed thatt herein he would be weak, but he has taken the bull by the horns, has come out into the open and confounded his enemies. He at least enjoys the advantage of being the only republican candidate for the presidency who has fully and frankly stated his views on all public ques- tions and his course is the occasion of the utmost annoyance to the average republican politician who always re- lies on buncome to win his way and fool the voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
Too Slow to Be a SoIdier.

In a room on the top floor of a large factory boy was amusing himself by going through the bayonet exercise with a long handled brush in lieu of a rife. His boss, coming quickly upon him, gave him a box on the ear for wasting his time. The sudden blow caused the lad to lose his balance and fall down the hoist shaft, but fortu- nately he kept his hold on the brush, the handle of which, getting across the shaft, broke his fall and enabled him to grasp the chain, down which he slid in safety. The boss was mortified at the effect of his action and rushed breathless and gasping with fear down the eight flights of stairs to the base ment, expecting to find a mangled body for which he would have to &C., count. He was, however, just in time to see the lad drop on his feet un- harmed, so, recovering his self pos session and his breath, he exclaimed:
 Want to be soldier, eh? Well, you're too slow for that. Why, man, 1 can walk down all those stairs quick CT than you can fall down the hoist shaft. ft."-London Answers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14

Democrats in congress are greatly rejoiced over the recent exchange of courtesies between Representative John Sharpe Williams and Representative De Armond on the floor of the house. It was feared that the altercation which occurred between these two strong democrats would result in a permanent arrangement and would so weaken the minority. A trifing debate over the question of what should be done with the report of the joint committee on revision of the laws afforded the opportunity which MT Williams seized, yielding the floor to Mir De Armond and so peace was brought about. It was naturally the place of Mir Williams to take the initiative in the reconciliation. He had won the victory over De Armond in the recent contest for the house leadership and he has been selected at the primaries of his state for the senate, 10 which he will be duly elected. When he is it is entirely likely that Judge De Armond will him as minority leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
German Humor.

The tendency of the German comic papers to employ continuously the same characters as producers of mirth" is the subject of an article in a Berlin paper by Ludwig Bauer. The writer mentions as the most conspicu- ous of the funny figures the absent. minded professor whose habitual um- brella losing proclivities have made generations laugh. This figure had its origin at a time, he says, when the man of letters was a helpless person in the active world-a dreamer dwell- ing in realms away from the actual and therefore blind to his surround ings. In this form he has been rep resented in the comic papers. But Germany, he thinks, not the professor, has been and is being caricatured. The professor today must be wide awake man, for science is no longer an is land. These are not the days for sleep and for dreams. Another abused char acter is the lieutenant who, having no foe to fight is always shown as mak- ing conquests where Amor has con- mand. The old maid is another of the stock figures, and one of equal ;mpor- tance is Mir. Newlyrich. Of the latter it is said: He is always full of fear and suspicion. He knows that he has been misplaced, and he sways from side to side like timid rope walker. This makes him really funny, and We must laugh at his antics"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14

Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin is
 seeing things again. He wanted to be
 appointed on the committees on pub
 lie lands and on interstate commerce.
 There was no vacancy on the latter committee, but MT LaFollette, whose conceit never deserts him. says a Washington writer. thought one ought to be made because of his long speeches on the railway rate bill. The committee on committees did appoint him to the committee on public lands but Senator HansbrOugh made such a fuss about it that they had to take him of as Mr Hansbrough is chair man. Then, merely to give him some thing. they appointed LaFollette to the committee on military affairs. He was equally unwelcOme there. but it took some ingenuity to get rid of the unwelcome member Finally a plan was devised which worked beautiful ly. The story was whispered about that senator L.aFOllette had been made the victim of a plot, that the military affairs committee would zoon have Go vote on the Brownsville case. that f LaFolette voted against the president ir would shatter his pres fige in Wisconsin where his chief strength has baen his advocacy of the Roosevelt policies. while if he voted for the report declaring the negroes guilty he would stand no chance of getting the southern delegations to the republican national convention. most Of the delegates being negroes. This story was whispered in the proper quarter and finally discreet friend told I.aFollette the srorr. in strict confidence LaFOlIeits. who takes his ovn presidential boom ser- iously. swsIiowed the bait. hook and sinker. and the next day arose fa the senate and asked 10 be relieved os service Ca the military affairs rUs1-. mittee. Senator Warren the chair nan and Senator L0Ige- an1ther rz- publican member. were 90 0TerfgvaE that they could sCarceIy restEaIa the inclination to rise and do a cake waTk down ths middle aisle uf the ssnsts chsuber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
Only Night Air at Night.

Speaking of Florence Nightingale and her efforts to keep the world healthy. it seems pertinent to make special mention of her mission in be- half of the open window at night. In the early years of her labors much un- intelligent opposition to this method of ventilation because of the supposed harmfulnCss of the night air was ex- pressed, but Miss Nightingale had one stock argument in support of her posi- ton. it being the question. What air shall we breathe at night but night airE" It was unanswerable from her opponents point of view. even if it did not always convert them. but it did lead a countless number into sancr ways of living and along the way to the present methods of treating tuber- culosis.-BOston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
Toward the Pole.

Ice eight feet thick on the ocean and snow falling even in summer-such is the weather experienced in the polar regions. When the air is dry and still 1t is remarkable how low a temporal ture can be borne with ease. One ex- plorer tells us that with the thermome- ter at degrees it was too warm for skating. The summer weather in this region is moreover. in some respects pleasant and healthful. Within the arctic zone there are wonderfully col Ored sunrises and sunsets to be seen They are both brilliant and impressive But the nights-the nights are monot- onOus and repelling. A rigid world buried in everlasting snow, silent save for the cracking of the ice or the wall Of the wind. Travellers in these re- gions experience many discomforts. The keen air causes their skin to burn and blister while their lips swell and crack. Thirst, again, has been much complained of, arising from the action of the low temperature on the warm body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14

1 that the eye makes the photographs, but the mind develops them and pass. es them in review in this mysterious chamber of light in the rear portion of the skull.
 With all that is known about optics surprisingly much remains yet to be ascertained. It is but quite recently that something definite has been found out, through experiments at Columbia university in New York, about move ments of the eye in reading. When one reads. it seems the eyes do not follow the line of print steadily back and forth, but move with series of jumps. taking in three or four words at each skip.
 This interesting fact was learned by throwing upon the eye of a reading person beam of light. which was re- tiected from the eye upon a cOntin- uously moving photographic plate. Thus line was traced upon the pho tographic plate by the light beam. and the peculiar jumps were indicated by zig gags in the line. When the plate was developed, it was possible to study with utmost exactness the move ments of the eye while engaged in perusing printed page.
 It was noticed incidentally that the eye tre!nbes perceptibly when, after finishing one line. it goes back to pick up the beginning of the next. The longer the lines. the greater the diff culty experienced in doing this, and the more marked the trembling. as shown by the tracing on the photo plate. For this reason it Is decidedly eaiser to read a newspaper column than a page in a book; and it seems not unlikely that the newspaper col- umn has come to be its present width by accurate. though unconscious ad- justment to the requirements of the human eye in this regard.