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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
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Scrap Book
PoIly's REASONING.

A lady owned a parrot addicted tc
swearing. Whenever Polly forgot him
self his mistress would souse him in
a handy pail of water as a punish.
ment. One day a chicken fell in a
rain barrel and was nearly drowned.
The lady placed it behind the stove on
a rug until it should recover. Polly.
after eying it critically for a moment
or two. blurted out, you've been
swearing again. you little fool"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
Why the Stove Was Elevated.

Two professors were the guests of a
college chum at a hunting camp in the
woods. When they entered the camp
their attention was attracted to the
unusual position of the stove, which
was set on posts about four feet high.
One Of the professors began to com
ment upon the knowledge woodsmen
gain by observation. "Now," said he,
"this man has discovered that the heat
radiating from the stove strikes the
roof, and the circulation is so quicken
ed that the camp is warmed in much
less time than would be required if
the stove We're in it's regular place on
the floor"
The other professor was of the opin-
ion that the stove was elevated to be
above the window in order that cool
and pure air could be had at night.
The host. being more practical, con-
tended that the stove vas elevated in
order that a good supply of green wood
could be placed beneath it to dry.
After considerable argument each
man placed a dollar bill upon the ia
BILE, and it was agreed that the one
whose opinion was nearest the guides
reason for %elevating the stove should
take the pool.
The guide was called and asked why
the stove was placed in such an un-
usual position.
"Well," said he, "when l brought the
stove up the river I lost most Of the
stovepipe overheard and had to set
the stove up there so as to have the
pipe reach through the roof"
He got the money.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all principal American and
European cities, and issues It's 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, 1908-03-11
Desert Land..Final Proof,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 20, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that
ELMER A. SMITH,
of Gold Butte, Montana. has filed notice of inten-
ton to make proof on his desert-land claim No.
15lS, for the Wa NEA, SEA NEA section IL
SWA NWA section IL. township 81 north, range
, east. before John Mcdowell, U. s: commits
sioner, at his Office in Gold Butte, Mont Oh
Tuesday, the 9TH day of April, 1905.
He names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation Of said land
Joseph Milligan, William j. Morley, John G.
Fey and Anthony II. Fey, all of Gold Butte, Mont.
j. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
In Its Native Element.

His clothes We're spotted with dirt
and grease, but a bright bunch Of flow
ers adorned the lapel of his coat.
what do you think of this?" he
asked, proudly tapping his bouquet.
"Where do you think l got it?"
Don't know" admitted his friend,
UNLESS Why, maybe it grew there"
-Everybody's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
Notice Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Tract
Public Land Sale

Public Land Sale
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 10, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that, a. directed by the
Commissioner of the General Land Office, under
provisions of the Act Of Congress approved June
q. 1905, ga Stats, 80, we will offer at public
sale, to the highest bidder, ut 10 O'Clock .. IN. on
lowing tract of land: SRA section :, township
II north, range 10 east NJ. Nj.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de-
scribed lands are advised to file their claims, or
objections, on or before the day above designated
for sale.
J. BURLlN4AME. Register.
c. A. WILSON, Receiver.
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Desert land..FinaI Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 20, 1906

UNITED STzTEB LAND OTFICK,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 80, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that
OBED1AH j. EMBODY,
of Gold Butte, Montana, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make proof on his desert land claim No.
l56i, for the NEk section 80; 81 SEX, 81 SWA
before John Mcdowell, L. 5. Commissioner, at
his office in Gold Butte, Montana, on Wednes.
day, the 9Th day of April, 1903.
He nance the following witnesses to prove the
land: Jed l.. Secrist, Frank S. Scalese, william
II. Kent and William J. Marley, all of Gold
j. NJ. BURLINGAME. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
Lincoln to Mcclellan.

Lincoln to Mcclellan.
President Lincoln once wrote the fol.
lowing letter to General Mcclellan
when the latter was in command Of
the army. General Mcclellan, as is
well known, was SO careful not to
make mistakes that he made little
Roadway:
My Dear Mcclellan:
If you don't want to use the army, I
should like to borrow 1t for awhile. Yours
respectfully. A. LINCOLN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
Shakespeare on Love.

They love least that let men know
their love.
Too light winning makes the prize
light.
To be wise and love exceeds mans
might.
At lovers %perjuries they say Jove
laughs.
BY love the young and tender wit is
turned to folly.
Love sought is good. but given IN
sought is better.
There's beggary in the love that can
be reckoned.
One who loved not wisely. but too
we'll.
Base men, being in love. have then
a nobility in their natures more than
is native to them.
Love that has nothing but beauty to
keep it in health is short lived.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
At Close Range.

At Close Range.
Sergeant Murphy had a squad Of re-
cruits on the rifle range. He tried
them out on the 500 yard range, but
none of them could hit the target.
Then he tried them on the 300. 300 an,
100 yard ranges in turn, but with no
better succeSs When they had all
missed on the shortest range he
scratched his head and regarded them
perplexedly. Suddenly he Strengthened
up.
squad. attintion,' he commanded.
Fix bayonets, Char-rge"- Every
body's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
Bathing Under Difficulties.

An American doctor built an elegant
home. His bathroom was exceptional
~ beautiful, being of white marble
with silver hardware. A music box
was concealed in the room. After
completion Of the home an Englishman
came to visit the doctor.
After showing his home to the Eng
lishman the doctor remembered the
fondness English people have for the
bath and escorted his guest to the
bathroom and while there turned on
the music box. wishing to give his
guest a pleasant surprise as he bathed.
Then he left his friend in the bath
room.
About an hour later the Englishman
Joined his host in the drawing room.
The doctor asked what his guest
thought of the bathroom. The Eng
lishman replied. 1T is beautiful-beau-
tiful."
"Well," said the doctor. chow did
you like my music box?"
"The only thing it played was God
Save the King and l had to stand up
the whole time I was trying to bathe.''
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
He Wanted a Rest.

There vas not even standing DON in
the car, but one more passenger. a
young woman, wedged her way inside
the doorway. Each time the car took
a sudden lurch forward she fell help
lessly back into the arms of a large.
comfortable a ON the back plat
form. The third time it happened he
said quietly, Hadn't you better stay
here ?"-Ladies' Home Journal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11

The WEEKLY RIVER PRESS is a good
newspaper to send awayto your friends
in the east. 1t will save you the trou-
bic OF writing letters
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
The Age Of Discretion.

"At just what period would you
place the attainment of discretion"
asked a friend Of Speaker Cannon.
"Generally speaking" answered I'm.
Gle Joe. 81 should say that a young fell
low has reached the age Of discretion
when he removes from his walls the
pictures of actresses and substitutes
therefor a portrait Of his wealthy bach
elor uncle.'-Lippincott's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11

If any reader of the RIVER PRESS
considers it worthy Of recommend alton
to friends, the favor will be very high.
ly appreciated by its publishers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11

W. G. CONRAD, Pres.
JAMES T. STANFORD,
Vice-Pres. and Manager.
A. E. SCHWINGEL,
Cashier.
OMAR j. MALCOLM,
Asst. Cashier.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11

MILNER CATTLE co.
NJ. E. MINER, Pres. and Manager, Fort Benton.
Montana.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
OF FIRE
ALARM BOXES
WAS BROKEN
hiSChieVOuS Practice Becomes
Serious and Chief Mead is
on the Warpaih.
PENALTY WILL BE INFLICTED

The frequent breakage of the
glass fronts of the key receptacles at
fire alarm boxes, in various parts of
town, has become a source Of great
annoyance to the chief of the fire de-
partment, George Il. Mead, and his
assistants.
Not only does 1t make trouble for
the officials of the department, but it
is liable to render the system useless
as far as the box in question is con-
cerned, If, after the glass is broken,
the key should disappear. The glass
is replaced by the chief as soon as
the damage is reported, but it has
reached a stage where summary
measures are necessary.
Three times yesterday, the last
about $3.50 O'Clock in the evening,
was there trouble of this sort. The
stations reported were No. 81, at
State street and Buckingham ave-
nue.; Ga, at Smith street and Watson
avenue; and 27, at Madison avenue
and Paterson street.
There is a pdhalty of $25 for this
offense, and Chief Mead says a care
full watch will be kept and anyone
caught breaking the glass will be
prosecuted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
BISHOP WILL
Be PRESENT 7

The ceremonies connected with
the laying of the cornerstone of the
Italian Catholic church, In Barclay
street, tomorrow will be of an inn
posing character. Bishop McFaul
and many dignitaries of the Catholic
church will be present. The exer-
cises at the church will commence
at 4 o'clock.
The parade will form at the
Knights of Columbus rooms, at
Smith and Rector streets, at
o'clock. The line of march will be
to city hall, to Market street, to
State, to Smith, to the Central depot
where they will welcome Bishop Nc
Faul. They will then proceed down
Smith street to New Brunswick ave-
nue., to Washington, to Penn, to
Barclay, to the church.
Monsignor Pozzi, of Trenton, will
speak in Italian, and DR.. Griffin, the
bishops secretary, will address the
gathering in English. All local
priests besides clergymen from Cam
den, Newark, New York and New
Brunswick will be present.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
GOT LEGACY
In ENGLAND.
Mr. and Ms. Thomas C0bfges ii
Return From Sad Trip
Abroad.
DEATH OF WEALTHY UNCLE
Mow ho QEMD

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Conquest.
of 35 Jefferson street, arrived home
from England yesterday and. when
seen by a NEWS reporter this morn
ing, the latter said that her husband
had received very substantial
legacy from his uncle, Joseph Con-
quest, who died about two weeks
after they arrived.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conquest left this
city on June A after a telegram had
been received from the uncle asking
them to come at once He under
went an operation shortly after their
arrival and died In the Nursery
Home, Gloucester, on June 20.
Mrs. Conquest did not state the
amount of the legacy, but said that
when the will was read her husband
was found to be the sole executor
and trustee. Two relas yes in Prince
Edward Island were the only other
benefiearies. Considerable jewelry
was also received and it was brought
home by Mr.. and Mrs. Conquest.
The legacy was in cash with the ex-
ception of some household effects.
Joseph Conquest was eighty-tWo
years old and made his home at
Awre, England.
Mr. and Mrs Conquest visited
many parts of England before re-
turning,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
3 SALOON MEN
CHARGED WITH
VIOLATING LAW
Policeman Reports That The Bars
Were Not Visible After II
O'clock Last Night.
TO ARRAIGN THEM TOMORROW

Patrolman Tonnesen reported this
morning that the bar rooms of the
saloons of George Holub, of Fayette
and Prospect streets; Andrew Poch-
vatila, Fayette and Stanford streets,
and George Steimetz, New Bruins
wick avenue and Maple streets, were
not properly exposed after midnight.
Chief Burke said that he would
have the saloonkeepers arraigned to-
morrow.
The complainant said that in
Holubs saloon on the Prospect
street side the bar was not exposed
and that only half of the Fayette
street side was visible. In Pochva-
tila's saloon, it is alleged, the bar on
the Fayette street side was not ex-
posed and only part of the Stanford
street side was In view.
In 5teimetz's saloon the bar, the
officer reported, was not exposed at
all. A screen door in the window
backing was open, but there was a
picture in back of the hole.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01

Maurice Katz, seventeen years
old, of 10S Fayette street, was
drowned shortly after 1880 o'clock
last night while swimming between
the old and new railroad bridges.
Leo M. Fingerote, nineteen years
old, a bookkeeper for Herman Ellis,
heroically tried to save him, and
came near losing his own life.
AZ The news of the accident spread
rapidly and there was soon a large
crowd on the shore. Abram Blood
good secured boat and, after work.
ing with graphing irons and oyster
tongs, brought the body to the sur
face about an hour later
The police had been notified in
the meantime and when the body
was found Acting Coroner H. e..
Pickersgill gave permit to Under
taker Ferd Garretson to remove It,.
The body was removed to the home
IN Fayette street this morning and
the funeral win be held tomorrow
morning.
Katz lived with his brother, Jacob
Katz, one Of the partners in the
grocery store of Abrams & KatZ, at
108 Fayette street. He was employ
ed In the store. The boys father
lives in Railway, but the lad made
his home here with his brother, his
sister Rosa and his brother-in-law,
lAr. Abrams.
Shortly after 7 o'clock last night
Katz and several others, including
Mr.. Fingerote, went to the old draw
bridge for swim. They walked
out on the structurss to the ice break
er, to which lighter was moored,
and took off their clothing. There
were four others in swimming and
in a few minutes the newcomers had
Joined them in the water.
< After jumping overheard from the
lighter, which was about 800 feet
I'M the shore, Fingerote began
fmming around and noticed that
rkatz appeared to be doing likewise.
Fingerote says he then started to
swim toward the new railroad bridge
but turned around when he heard
cries of He's drowning" cat first
l thought it was a joke" said Mr..
Fingerote, but when / saw all of
the swimmers, with the exception Of
Fatz, scrambling UP on the bridge,
realized that something was
wrong"
Mr.. Fingerote said that he could
not see Katz and realized that he
must be in danger II swan as fast
as could to the spot where l had
seen him a minute before and tried
to locate him, thinking that If he
had gone down his body would come
gp In a moment. Suddenly | felt
his hand in the water and, going be-
K oath the surface, / grasped his hair
and brought him partly to the sur
face and tried to swim to the bridge,
which was only a short distance
away. When l was only about
twelve feet from the bridge Katz
grabbed me with dying mans grip
Just above my knees and instantly
became powerless. You know what
the grip, OF drowning man Is and
/ knew from the way he held me
that / would have trouble In break
ing 1t. The excitement, the shouting
of the others on the bridge and the
grip OF Katz almost unnerved me
and, althousa y l struggled, / was
pulled below the surface. / thought
sure that ! was going to drown and
would have probably done so had
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
Friend Makes Heroic Effort TO Save
Maurice Katz, But Has Narrow
Escape With Own Life.
SWIMMING NEAR OLD BRIDGE
Drowning Lad Pulled WOuld-BG Res
Cuer Beneath Surface Latter Tells
Thrilling Story Of Accident.

1 had a bathing suit on. My bare
legs, however, were slippery to hold
on to and, as we struck bottom,
felt myself slipping from Katz's
grasp. had swallowed a great deal
of water and was so weak from the
struggle that l could hardly move.
II managed to grab the bridge
when came up and hung there un-
til 1 had sufficient strength to get
back to the landing. did all
could to save the lad but my efforts
were of no avail"
When Mr. Fingerote was asked
why the others had not given aid, he
said that they did not grasp the sit
uation and were so frightened that
they did not know what to do.
las soon as / was able / came
ashore and telephoned to the police,
added Mr.. Fingerote. land then
went and got a lantern and started
back to the float. When got there
found that a man, whom they said
was Abram Bloodgood, was using
oyster tongs in an attempt to get the
body. When he did find 1t at about
8 o'clock it was near the bridge only
a short distance from where 1t went
down. suppose 1t was sucked
against the bridge by the tide. The
head was covered with mud, just as
If Katz had dived head first into II. ="
1t was pathetic sight to see the
crowd Of Jewish people at the shore
all crying and giving vent to their
anguish
Mr. Fingerote was i'll for nearly
an hour after the accident and says
that he never expected to see earth
again when he was on the bottom
of the river. The water where Katz
drowned, he says, is about fifteen
feet in depth.
The body, after the funeral to-
morrow morning, will be buried in
the cemetery of the First Perth Am
boy Hebrew Mutual Aid Society.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
BRACA SOCIETY
HAS CLUB NIGHT
Concert and Dance Enjoyed By
About Two Hundred Man,
heFs and Friends.
REFRESHMENTS A FEATURE

A number of members Of Braga
Singing Society, with their friends,
attended the club night in Braga hall
last night.
The society sang and dancing was
enjoyed. A 100-foot-Iong bologna,
donated by August Kroeger was
awarded to Hans Nelson. A large
ring cake, donated by Mr. Nichol-
aisen, was awarded to Mr.. Histen, OF
Fayette street. A number of import
ed pieces of embroidery were award
ed
The proceeds of the affair were for
the Lansingburg fund to entertain
that society here next month. The
ladies served ice cream and cake. The
music was furnished by Peterson's
orchestra. The committee in charge
was: William Smith, Chris Larsen,
Peter Kass. and Albert Larsen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
DID SOME DETECTIVE
WORK ON HIS OWN HOOK.
George Hartung is Held Under
81 900 Bonds --ACCOmpIiGG is Sought

what he was doing in that neighbor-
hood, he said that he was making in
vestigations Of disorderly houses for
the good of the city He said he was
going to tell Chief Burke about it
after he had secured evidence.
When asked by the recorder If he
had ever done any such investigat-
ing before, Hartung admitted that he
had. The recorder also told Hartung
that the latter had sent word to his
accomplice while locked up yester-
day, to leave town, but this the pris-
oner denied.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
CADET KROGH
BEST SOLDIER

Albert Krogh, Of the Westminster
Cadets, was awarded the medal at
the third quarterly drill, held in the
chapel, last night.
The drill was held under the
direction of Captain Leonard Wait
and was one OF the best this year.
This is the second time Cadet Krogh
has won the medal. If he wins it at
the next competition in October he
will receive a gold medal, similar to
the one awarded each quarter.
The medal was won last time by
H. Hanson, who has held it the past
three months The judges were q.
P. Blint, Thomas Hanson and Tony
Hanson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
REV. DR.. .WILDING HAS
ARRANGED VACATION

Rev. DR.. George G. Wilding,
pastor of Simpson NJ. E. church, win
take his vacation this month. DR..
Wilding will not remain away from
the city the entire month, but In
tends to make the parsonage his
headquarters. He will take short
trips Of two or three days duration.
He will attend to funerals, weddings
and baptismal services, providing
due notice is given in advance.
The following clergymen will be
In charge: Tomorrow, Rev. D. B. F.
Randolph; August 8, Rev. q. c. Han
cock; August 16, Rev. Wilbert West
colt; August 23, Rev. Milton 3.
Grant; August 80. Rev. G. S. Kem-
BILE, Of Plainfield. Rev. Mr.. West
cott and Rev. Mr.. Grant are from
Staten Island.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
VICTOR MAIN
FOR ALDERMAN

1t is probable that Oliver Ramsay
will not have 1t all his own way in
seeking the republican nomination
for alderman in the first ward.
Friends Of Victor w. Main, the
health commissioner, are coming for
ward with claim for him. They
point to Mr.. Mains popularity among
the rank and file of the voters and
also to his excellent record in the
health board. There are many
voters, irrespective of party, who
would like to see Mr.. Main run.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
SOMEBODY LIFTED
THE LIDS;SEVEN OF EN-

Some practical joker was at work
in the vicinity of State and Center
streets last night and as a result sew
en- prominent men are minus their
hats. The men in question were at
tending a meeting of building loan
association in Burke & Bolger's Of
fice They left the office to view a
piece Of property short distance
away. When they returned their
hats had been taken. They reported
the matter to a patrolman.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
PANIES TO
ERECT BRIDGE

According to information received
from an official of the Public Service
Corporation, the action in certiorari
against the Jersey Central Traction
Company is to be withdrawn, as
these two companies have comprom-
ised on the matter of crossing the
Raritan river railway bridge In Bor-
dentown avenue, South Amboy The
Raritan River railway company and
the two trolley companies will erect
new iron bridge across the for-
mer's tricks, the width of Borden
town avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
CLAM STEAM AGAIN
FOR HANDLERS SHORTLY

The next clam steam of the
Ramblers will probably be held at
the Eagle Athletic Club house, in
King street, next Friday night. Ar
rangements will be made for It the
coming week.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01

George Hartung was held in de-
fault of $1,000 bail this morning to
await the action of the grand jury
on charge of impersonating an Of
ficer, preferred by John Weekman, Of
Kennedale Park.
Mr.. Weekman said that Hartung
and another man came to his home
Wednesday night and told him that
they represented the prosecutors Of
fice and Judge Bocraem.
Hartung denied that the prose-
cutor or Judge Booraem's name had
been mentioned and, when asked
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-01
FINES
OVER $500

The July police court fines
amounted to $506, the largest on
record for period of thirty days.
The amount In July, 1907, was only
$3.50. Since January / last the fines
have reached a total Of $1,202.85.
The total in 1907 for the entire year
was only little over $4,000.