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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27
UNEQUAL

The operation OF the taxation laws
of Montana to exempt the rich owners
of developed mines from the burdens
of government is we'll illustrated by
conditions which have developed in
Butte this year., says the Belfry News.
A Butte paper notes that in the as
sessment of property there will be q
depreciation of about One.fourth In
the aggregate as compared with the
totals of last year. This reduction Is
made plain in the following paragraph
from the newspaper report:
1.-THE assessment Of the net proceeds
Of mines last year was 80, DOC, 900 and
it is estimated that the returns may
not be much in excess OF $4,000, 900
this year, which will be a decrease OF
sl2, OOO, 900 in the total assessed valua-
ton of county property. There has
been a cut of ten per cent in the as
sessment of property in the county
In other particulars the Assessment
for tax purposes will be about thu
same as last year.
In other words, the big mining
properties, owned almost wholly b.
non-residents. get q reduction Of some
thing more than so per cent. In thei
taxable ratings as compared with to
per cent. reduction on real estat
values and no reduction at all o
other kinds OF property. original
and ostensibly the system adopted &c
taxing mining property in this stat
was designed to encourage the deve
opment of new properties. In pra'
tice today it takes the burden of tax
ton from rich non.residents and pro
erty which can best afford to pa
taxes and shifts it upon the resides
men and small home owners and farr
builders Of Montana.
The fact that the promoters of tn
unfair scheme Of taxation were ab
to protect it with q constitutional pr
vision does not make it any mo
honest in operation or unjust to t
public of the state. Nor does the ia
that q constitutional amendment "
be required to effect q remedy furni
any good reason why the reme'
should not be sought and secure
With the most expeditions action Sc
eral years will be required to bri
about the change, and this fact pl
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27
CONGRESS GETS BUSY,
Measures That Affect Western States
Receive Consideration.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The con.
ferees on the bill to enlarge home.
steads from 100 to 32O on non.irriga-
BILE land today agreed to an amend
ment striking from the bill the provi.
sion that this change should apply to
Idaho and California. This action
met the objections of the senator's
from those states and the report was
agreed to In the senate.
Senator Dixon's buff lo range bill
was agreed to by the conference com.
mittee and the house will accept the
conference report. July l the bill
becomes effective. It allows $780, 600
to the Indians for the land and s1O, 900
for fences and buildings. The range
will be be located near the western ex.
tremity of the Flathead reservation.
1t is stated on highest authority by
leaders on both sides at the capitol
that there will be no currency legisla.
ton at this session of congress. The
difference between the Aldrich and
the Vreeland bills Is 80 radical that
the leaders agree that the remaining
time Is too short to induce either
house to yield.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-Mr. New.
lands Of Nevada today introduced q
bill for the appointment of q national
commission for the conserve alton of
natural resources and defining its
duties. The president is authorized
by the bill to appoint a committee of
Is members for the investigation of
all questions relating to the conserva-
ton, use and control of the resources
of the United States for navigation,
irrig alton and municipal supply, pre-
vention of food, prevention of waste
in mining, etc. The commission is to
report to congress annually.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27

conferences between the president,
members of congress and the govern.
ors of the states regarding the con
serv alton OF our natural resources
with the view Of continued co.opera.
ton and action on the lines suggested.
And to this end we advise that from
time to time, as his judgment may
seem wise, the president call the gov.
a o of the states, members of con.
gress and others into conference"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27
To Suppress Dangerous Papers.

WASHINGTON. May 19.-An amend.
ment to the p%ostotice appropriation
bill as passed in the conference com.
mittee today gives the postmaster
general the power to censor the press
and refuse the mails to any paper
whose editorials the postmaster does
not like.
Editorials melting arson, murder
or assassination are considered in the
same class with Indecent matter,
AS the amendments stand, the post
master general is intrusted with full
discretion to rule on what incites te
arson, murder or assassination.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27

CO company is set for hearing today,
and while the brilliant legal talent
employed by the ''trust" may be able
to ward off the blow for a time, it is
alleged that sufficient evidence has
been procured to bring about the
forcible dissolution of the combine by
the federal government. acting under
the Sherman antitrust law.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27
Getting Even.

"No, l don't believe in expensive
practical jokes" said q San Fran.
cisco business man, ''except by way
of retaliation"
snow last year l received q tele'
gram from q friend who was travelling
in Italy. It came collect and cost me
seven dollars; and when l opened 1t,
all l read was, Thank you. I au
WE'LL
"Then l sailed forth and sough,
me out q cobblestone-a nice, large
c obblestone weighing about II pounds
Aud l wrapped it in excelsior, pink
cotton and white paper, and l boxed
it up in q handsome box; and l sen
it by express, collect, to my fscetioul
friend far across the bounding bill
lows.
"And when he had paid his littl
fifteen dollars, and had opened tn
box in St. Petersburg, If I remembe
rightly, he found in addition to tn
precious contents q note from me tina
explained: "This Is the load this
rolled off my heart on receipt Of til
news Of your good health
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27
ROOSEvELT'S GOOD WORK..

Long immunity from effective prose-
cution had 80 e~mboldened the mana.
gers of trusts and railroads that were
engaged in illegal practices, and the
men of prominence who are now shown
up as land and timber robbers, that
lawbreaking had come to be looked
upon by them as entirely justifable
and not to be stopped.
An aroused public sentiment and
the vigorous championship of the
peoples rights by President Roose'
velt have wrought a great change,
says the Spokesman.Re Review. At first
there was denial of wrong.doing.
When investigation and exposure
proved that denial was useless there
came fierce denunciations and threats.
AS time vent on and guilt became
more plain, and when the courts be.
gan to reach out for the guilty, there
was another change. The offenders
realized that they had gone as far as
they could and that they must mend
their ways. 1t was no longer fash.
ionable to violate the law. Violation
has not disappeared altogether, but
improvement is conspicuously notice.
able.
The interstate commerce commission
is reported t. be gratifed over the
fact that American railway officials,
as a class, are now observing the laws
applying to interstate traffic.
This is in pleasing contrast to the
old defiant, hostile attitude of the big
railroad men toward laws made In the
interests Of the public to control their
operations. Their contemptuous ref.
erences 20 state commissions, and even
to the interstate commerce commission,
are still running through the public
mind. 1t can be recalled that James
J. Hill has ire Gated the state of Wash.
ington and spoken of it as II the laws
which this state might pass placed lit
tie obligation on him. He came into
the state to exploit its u and
secure business for his road, to use
the states harbors and take posses
sion of its mountain passes, and after
obtaining all he wanted attempted tc
defy the authority Of the state.
Through the arrogant and contemp
tuous stand Of the railway magnatel
all over the country conditions ha(
become intolerable. They would have
continued so and would have grow
worse if there had not been elected t,
the presidency a man who stand
above all things else as champion o
the peoples rights for strict enforce
ment Of law. The railroad magnate
are now making a virtue lof necessity
Their former contempt for regulatio
by law Is disappearing. They ar
yielding to a pressure that Is just an
right, and which they see can n
longer be ignored. But the countr
sees back of their change of hear
back of their present willingness
meet conditions imposed by new laws
the beneticent influence exerted b
President Roosevelt.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27
A CONVENTION PRIMER
IMPORTANT Information Concerning Past and
Coming National Political Conventions.

THE FIRST DEMOCRATIC CONvEN HUNS.
Where and when was the first national Democratic convention held
for the nomination Of both president and vice president7
At Baltimore May 20, 1885.
Who were nominated2
Martin Van Buren, Of New York for president and Richard NJ
johnson of Kentucky for vice president.
Was a platform adopted
No, nor was there any address to the people issued.
Who were the opponents Of Van Buren, in the elechons
William II. Harrison, Hugh L. White, Daniel Webster and VIII
liam P. Mangum, all Of whom received electoral votes.
Who were elected?
Van Buren, had 10 of the 294 electoral votes cast; but, as John
son had only 147 (not a majority, the election of vice president was
thrown into the senate, where he was elected by vote of 80 to 16 for
Francis Granger.
At what convention was the first Democratic platform adopted!
At the convention held in Baltimore May {, 1910, where Van
Buren, was renominated for president and Richard NJ. johnson was
renominated for vice president.
Were these candidates successful2
No; they were overwhelmingly defeated by William Henry Har-
rison and John Tyler, who were nominated by the Wings in national
convention at Harrisburg in December. 1889.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27
A NEW DECLARATION.

The conference of governors recently
held in Washington will undoubtedly
result in cooperate effort between con
gress and the legislatures of
the several states in the matter of pre-.
venting waste or misuse of our natural
resources. The information that was
given by speakers at the conference
demonstrat ed the necessity of provid-
ing for the development of these re.
sources under supervision that shall
produce the greatest benefit to the
general community, and preserve
them, so far as possible, for the bene-
fit OF future generations.
The views of the governors who at
tended the conference were expressed
in a declaration which recognizes the
Importance of the subject, and which
says in part:
1--WE look upon the resources as q
heritage to be made use OF in promot-
ing the comfort, prosperity and hap
piness OF the American people, but
not to be wasted, d~eteriorated or
needlessly destroyed.
"We agree that our country's future
is involved in this; that the great nat.
ural supply the material
basis upon which our civilization must
continue to depend and upon which
the perpetuity of the nation itself
rests.
1--WE agree, in the light OF facts
brought TO our knowledge, and from
knowledge brought from sources which
we cannot doubt, that this material
basis is threatened with exhaustion.
4 "Even as each succeeding genera
ton since the birth Of the nation has
8 performed it's part in promoting the
/ progress and development of the re
public, so do we in this generation
0 recognize it as q high duty to perform
our part and this duty In large degrees
is the adoption of measures for tn
conserv alton of the natural wealth o
the country.
J.. 1--WE declare our firm conviction
| t00V VAlS SVuoOA VA Va OuA y
le resources ia q subject Of transcendeu
Importance which should engage ur
remittingly the attention OF the nation
~ the states and the people in earne.
q. cooperation.
ir "These natural includ
On the land on which we live aud whic
tie yields our food; the living water
on which fertilize the soil, supply pow,
ly and form great venues Of commerce
or the forests which yield the materia
ste for our homes, prevent erosion Of Il
Ell. soil, and conserve the navigation al
&c. other uses Of our streams; and Il
"a. minerals which form the basis Of o
,p. industrial life and supply US with het
light and power.
emit 1--WE agree that this cooperate,
m should find expression in suitable
ton by the congress within the lin
his Of, and cooperation with the nation
BILE jurisdiction of the subject: and co
70. Elementary thereto, by the legislatul
ore OF the several states within the lin
the of, and co.exteusive with their jur
act diction.
will 1--WE declare the conviction that
ish the use Of the natural II c
edy independent states are inter-depend'
ed. and bound together by the ties Of II
lev. tual benefits, responsibilities and
ing ties.
pre-. 1--WE agree 10 the wisdom of fut'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27

sents the most convincing and con.
elusive reason why there should be no
more delay in moving for such legis.
lation "a is necessary to compel this
class of property to stand something
like its fair share of the expenses Of
government which have been largely
augmented In Montana by the policies
pursued by the great corporations
which have secured control of mines.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27

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 OF 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, 1908-05-27
Suit Against Tobacco Trust.

New YORK, May le.-Proceedings
which may result in the entire disso.
luton of the $500, 00O, 900 combine
which practically controls the tobacco
business Of the country were com
menced today in the United States
circuit court. The case of the gov.
erumeu. agains, the American Tobac.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27

LEWlsTOWN, May 2l.-Ole Nordahl,
the Musselshell ranchman charged
with killing the Schleuter family, con-
sisting of mother and three children,
last j January, was formally arraigned
in the district court this morning on
two informations. To the first, charg.
ing him with the murder Of Mrs. Ber'
tina Schleuter, the mother, he pleaded
not guilty, and on the second, charg'
ing him with the murder of the eldes'
girl, Martha, he took until Saturda,
to plead. At that time his attorney
will develop some legal points will
! respect to filing Of two informations
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-27

F. A. FLANAGAN, Fort Benton.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-07
KELVIN EXCURSION
 AND BASEBALL CAME
The Arrangements Are All Made For
 Sunday, April 12.

Another big excursion will be run over the Phoenix & Eastern Sunday. This time the destination will be Kel- win, the coming copper camp of Pinal county. A special rate of s1.25 for the round trip from Phoenix has been granted The rate from Mesa and Tempe will be Sl. and from Florence fifty cents. The train will leave Phoenix at 9:30 am. city time. and re- turning will leave Kelvin at 4:30 pm.
 Among the attractions which Gen. eral Agent Landis has arranged is a baseball game between Florence and Phoenix at Kelvin and a big crowd from the Pinal capital city will join the excursion There are two tram ways across the Gila at Kelvin and free rides will be had across to the other side The Kelvin people will be prepared to give the visitors q hearty reception.
 The Florence team will have the Mesa battery and Phoenix will be strengthened for the encounter. Flor ence has been victorious on two occa- sions, but this time Phoenix will be represented by different lineup. The Florence excursion Was a big success. Plenty of cars will be provided for the Kelvin trip. so all who go may be com fortably seated.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-07

for short stay at the Springs during the next week.
 Everything is in fine condition and full complement of help with all the pleasures and inducements of the regular season. may be had until the 18th. and the people Of Phoenix and Prescott who fail to make a visit to this resort at once will surely De miss- ing one of the good things of life in this part of Arizona. There are Fa'-'-- of the visitors from a great distance now at the Springs and accommoda- tions are ample for parties of any size that may be organized now in either Phoenix or Prescott It is a delight full place for an over Sunday" outing. or for d longer time if one can stay. IL would be an enjoyable novelty even for those who are already more or less familiar with mountain life in Arizo- ma, and for those who are not, but have neglected thus long the little journey into the hills they have been promising themselves. 1t would be in- comparable with any other trip they could make.
 The deserts are now rich in their spring time splendor and the stage and automobile road is in good condition. The trip to and from the Springs is itself worth all the effort and expense, 10 say nothing of the hotel delights. and the bathing facilities. Though it has often been mentioned, no one who has not visited the Springs in recent years. has a proper conception of the swimming facilities. which are the chief delight, especially of the visitor who stays only for a few days. In the first place. the upper pool where the water is hottest has been enlarged so one can not only bathe. but has ample room for swimming. In addition there has been constructed far below this upper pool and just above the hotel. a pool large enough for boating as well as swimming. and the water. though very much cooler than the up- per pool, is still warm and pleasant the year round. The outdoor bathing in this pool. protected by the canyon walls, is as delightful at Christmas time as 1t is at any ocean resort in midsummer In addition to these fa- cilfties there is hot water direct from the upper pool in all the rooms of the hotel. for tub baths if one desires them
 The best testimonial for the Springs that no one ever returns from a visit there with regret on his lips. But if any more of the Phoenix people intend to go this season they must hurry, for April 15 is the last day of grace.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-07
New York World ipem.l

"A World correspondent has made an extended tour of the state of Maine, and presents the facts as they came under his careful observation in rela- tion to the working of the liquor law. Liquor is procured without difficulty in Portland, Augusta. Bangor, Bath, Belfast, Lewiston. Brunswick, Passport and elsewhere. In Portland the World representative found IA places where intoxicants were sold in some form or other, and he estimates that there are as many as 2500 open bars in the state. Such a situation cannot fail to be de- moralizing to the public service. There is q growing feeling manifesting itself in favor Of repeal and of high license. Others interested in taxation recognize the loss that acerues to the state through the absence of a license rev. enue, liquor being sold anyhow The arrests for drunkenness in the little city of Portland alone for the latter six months of 1887 were 922''
Arizona republican., 1908-04-07
ECZEMA ONLY SKIN DEEP.
Local Cure of Diseased Surface Now
 Recognized as Proper Treatment.

In gathering data for an address be- fore the Pathological Club. pr. D. D. Dennis. the skin specialist of Chicago, prepared a table of results on micro scopical blood examinations of 46S suf- ferers from skin disease.
 These tests were from the blood of persons who had called at his office within period of two years. Less than 10 per cent of all these cases showed anything at all the matter with the blood. and in not a single instance could the physicians present trace the slightest connection between the skin affection and the blood humor.
 This personal experience furnished the Chicago physician with the basis for a brilliant exposition of his conten- ton that Eczema. psoriasis. salt rheum. barber's itch and other skin diseases are first and last diseases of the skin and have nothing at all to do with the blood. At the conclusion of his paper. Dr. Dennis was congrat- ulated on his demonstration by the prominent medical men present.
 For several years pr. Dennis has al- lowed private company to manufac- ture and sell his celebrated compound of thymol glycerine and oil of winter green known as D. D. D. Prescription. and it was particularly gratifying to him that other first class physicians. free from prejudice and jealousy, should recommend the D. D. D. Pre- scription to all skin sufferers.
 1t is simply wonderful-the instant relief-the complete taking away of the itch the very moment this oil of wintergreen compound is applied to the skin. We know, we vouch for 1t, Elvey X Hulett, East Washington St. Just try it. We recommend D. D. D. Prescription especially when used with D. D. D. Soap. Call at our store and we will tell you more about this scien- tific cure.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-07

The speakers in addition to Mir Gompers. were President Seth Low. of the National Civic Federation; Prof. J. W. Jenks of Cornell Univer- sity; Daniel Davenport of Bridgeport Conn, for the National Boycott Asso- citation, and George A. Monohan of Detroit. counsel for the National Founders Association an organization of manufacturers employing 250.000 men.
 Mir. Gompers declared that organ ized labor does not want its contracts with employers to be passed on as to their reasonableness or unreasonable ness by commissioner: that it rath- CT would submit to the law as it now stands. A further hearing of the bill was postponed until April 16.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-07
New York Tribune (Rep.)
/N0E1EN0EWT CALF94RdN!IdgAs

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 Write for our booklet describing routes. places of interest. curious sights. seashore and mountain resorts. Los Angeles attractions. etc. State time and place of starting. and We will qnote prices for the different trips.
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Arizona republican., 1908-04-07
APPROACHING END
 OF OUTING SEASON
Castle Hot Springs Hotel Will Close April IS and Local People Planning Excursions Will Have to Hurry.

The Castle Hot Springs will close on the 18th of this month. its season of ls07-s which has been the most notable and the most successful one since the resort was first equipped and began it's bid for fame. It is time now for such local people as have not profited b it's advantages to act, if they hope to do so this spring. Spec ial excursion rates may be secured
 and it will be surprising if several parties are not made up in this city