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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Heinze Is a High Roller.

A New York press dispatch that
will be OF interest to the Montana
acquaintance of the parties mentioned
shows that Heinze is cutting a wide
swath in certain circles. The dis.
patch says:
Augustus Heinze. hero Of the long.
fought battle with the Amalgamated
Copper company over Butte hill,
Napoleon of copper finance, magnate,
miner, mining engineer and ''frenzied'
banker, who made his debut on Wall
street and was promptly shorn by
powerful brokers, has added another
notch to his reputation of prince OF
entertainers.
Heinze was host at a magni6cen,
spread At Rector's given to six Of the
most beautiful girls on the New York
stage. The advent of daylight quoted
the noisy gathering, the conclusion o.
which was q dance by the girls which,
it is said, eclipsed q Salome dance
Carlos Warield of Montana, an asso
ciate of Heinze, was the honored CUES
at the function, and $3.50 q plate wa
the price Heiuze paid.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Presidential Office Is Expensive.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. Senator
Bourne of Oregon, will have the sup
port OF the White house for his bill to
increase the salary of the president TO
500, 900 aud that Of the vice presidents
to S25 900 annually. In conversation
the president assured a close personal
friend that he would not veto the bill
if it became a law. He discussed the
expense Of maintaining the White
house. paying for entertainment being
the chief item. 1t is we'll known about
the White house that one function,
that OF the entertainment given Prince
Henry Of Germany, when he visited
the country, cost the president heavi-
ly, yet he had to do that entertaining
and do it in a proper manner Sena-
tor Bourne will have considerable
support from the democrats, notwith-
standing Bryan opposed the increase
in a pubiic interview.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Earthquakes In Southern Montana

VIRGINIA CITY, Mont, Dec. 27.-At
/ o'clock this afternoon this section
vas shaken by the most severe OF the
seismic disturbances that have been
going on for more than a week. The
electric power and light plant was put
out of commission. This plant is
located 10 miles distant from Virgins
City and as telephone communication
with it has been interrupted it Is i'm
possible at this time TO ascertain the
damage done. Virginia is in dark
ness tonight and much alarm exists.
During the past week Virginia City
has experienced more than 30 earth.
Quakes in which the earth movement
was very pronounced. Last Monday
two shocks within 10 minutes of each
other caused the people to rush into
the streets panic stricken.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Suggests a State Sheriff.

HELENA, Dec. Pin his annual
report just filed with the governor,
Attorney General Galen recommends
that the salary of the attorney general
be increased from $1,000 to $4,000 a
year. He also recommends that the
governor and state officers be allowed
SIS q day when they are travelling on
business for the state. He says that
where state officers are required to
make vouchers, there is a feeling OF
cheapness. The recommend atior
made two years ago for q state sheriff
is renewed this year, Mr.. allen hold
ing that certain duties now performed
by the county sheriffs could better be
performed by a state sheriff.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Road Supervisor Accused.

HELENA, Dec. 26.-It developed to.
day that George N. Arnold, a road
supervisor in the Wolf Creek dis
trict, who had charge of all the road
work in the Prickly Pear canyon since
the big washouts last June, has been
charged with embezzlement, the allega.
ton citing S., 900 as the amount. The
specific charge is padding the pay
roll.
The complaint was filed Dec. II and
Arnold was arrested, but released or
q cash bond of $1,000. Since the
arrest he has held a number of con
f%erences with the county commits
sioners. He contends that he il
innocent, and the conferences hav,
been with the idea of proving tn
charge unfounded by an exhibition o
his books and accounts.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Natural Gas and Oil.

The strike Of what appears to be
natural gas, which was made last
week at Medicine lake, north Of Cul.
bertson. appears to be causing con-
siderable excitement in that part of
Valley county. The discovery Is con-
sidered OF such Importance that q
townsite is being surveyed iu that
locality, a bank is about to be or.
gained, and other projects are being
planned for building up an industrial
center at Medicine lake.
Further particulars of the discovery
are given by the Culbertson Search
light, to this effect:
When the strike was discovered the
workmen were down 81 feet with a "a
inch hole dug with a we'll boring ma
chine. The bucket used for hauling
out dirt was down in the we'll at the
time but there was such u strong OdOr
of gas that a lantern was let down in
the we'll which at once burst into
flames.
The lantern was quickly raised and
the bucket pulled out OF the we'll and
the big derrick moved away from the
top. The flames shot up into air some
20 feet with a roaring sound. Pianks
were laid across the top of the we'll
upon which were spread wet blankets
aud dirt shoveled on top of the we'll.
Many people were at the scene OF
the strike on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday and in fact all the week, and
it is reported that the land for several
miles around has been taken as placer
claims.
The Medicine Lake Placer Mining
company was organized Monday and
the following officers elected: Chas
Farrell, president; Paul Babcock, vice
president: w. Mathews, secretary, anC
K. 0. Slette treasurer. This company
which has taken the 100 acres upoI
which the we'll is stu ated. will pro
coed to put down a we'll from 2,0UO te
), 1000 feet if necessary to thoroughly
test the property for oil. All the in
dications are there for oil in CONNER
cial quantities and the company ha:
unbounded faith ia their find.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Whitcomb. The distance between the
terminals is given as 46 miles.

Whitcomb. The distance between the
terminals is given al AZ miles.
The three ''dinky caboose" cases
against the Great Northern Railway
Co., which have been pending 10 the
district court, we're dismissed yester-
day on motion of the county attorney.
The latter acted In the matter at the
request of the attorney general.
In discussing the prospect for an
ice harvest this season, q local
weather authority recalls the fact that
two years ago we had an exception.
ally mild winter 10 this locality. The
Missouri river did not freeze W IN
til March II. and the ice harvest sea.
son lasted less than two weeks.
Bennette Griffin, son Of ] ack Grifin,
of the Bear Paws, was received at the
county Jail today to await trial in the
district court on . charge Of assault,
In the second degree. The defendant.
who was bound over by Justice W. B,
Pyper, is alleged to have threatened
his father with q gun to compel him
to sign q check, and then made Mr.
Griffin vacate the ranch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Sentence Day in Court.

Among the business trans acted at
the Monday session of district court
was the passing of sentence upon
prisoners who were recently convicted
or who pleaded guilty to the crime
charged.
Paul Lazno, otherwise known as
Pavel Ghizinef, convicted of second
degree murder for killing Stephan
Triton In an ice house at Havre. was
given a sentence of forty years
Edgar Whitaker, convicted of
assault, received a twenty-year sen.
teuce.
Savara Clement, who pleaded guilty
to the charge of shooting at Thos.
O'Reilly, at Havre, was given one
year.
Christian Moran, a half breed &C.
cused of horse stealing. was arraigned
in court and pleaded guilty. He was
given a sentence of one year.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
RIVER PRESS Fort Benton
No Modern Home Is Complete
Without a Telephone.

The greatest labor and time-saving
convenience of the age. You can talk
from your telephone to every subscrib-
er in any exchange in Utah, Montana,
Idaho, Wyoming, as we'll as all Pacific
coast points and Colorado and New
Mexico. Short rates for short talks.
Half minute up. The pay begins When
the talk begins.
Rocky Mountain Bell Tel. Co.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
AMONG OUR NElCHBORS.
A Grist Of Items Gathered From Our
Northern Montana Exchanges.

Conrad Observer: Robert A. Tay.
lor, who used to live in the Sweet
Grass hills, was shot through both
legs by his brother Leland, near
Troy, in Flathead county last Thurs
day and died from the effects. The1
two brothers had been hunting and
separated. 1t is the old story ''mis-
taken for q deer"
Glasgow News: Someone broke
into r. Il. Friedl's clothing store
Wednesday night and stole about 500
worth of goods. They made an en-
trance through the cellar and came up
iato the store where they loaded up
with coll ar and cuff buttons, neckties,
suspenders, etc. 1t was probably the
work of novices for they didn't try to
take anything of great value.
Glasgow Review: Early in the
week Sheriff Small and deputies paid
Bainville u quiet little visit and made
a raid on the gambling dens Of that
quiet little burg. The sheriff vas re-
warded with q haul of six culprits,
embracing c. F.. Hubner, Fred Girls.
ser, John Crisser, John Thorso and
r. T. Windleman. G.. r. Tonne also
fell into the net, but h Is wanted for
forgery.
Malta Enterprises: A fracas occurred
at Dodson the latter part of last week,
in which AL Anderson, the we'll known
blacksmith of that burg, re-
ceived several slashes from a knife In
the hands of q young man who was
working on the dam. Anderson had
him arrested and officer Cassidy
brought the young knifer to this city
but owing to the fact that Dodson IL
in Chouteau county, he vas taken Il
Harlem, where he was fined STA fol
his unpopular style of defense.
Malta Enterprise: Ed Armstrong,
we'll known young ranchman of tn
Larb Hills was taken into custody tn
latter part of last week by Sheriff
j ack Hereford of Yellowstone county
upon a charge of horse stealing. Tn
alleged horse was in Mr.. Armstrong
possession, and he willingly gave U,
= the horse stating hat he came Int
possession of the animal through
trade down in the Musselshell country
! The sheriff, however seemed to thin
differently and took the man with him
, as we'll as the horse.
Choteau Acantha: Speaking OF tn
Sun river bench reminds us that
, mar who crossed it q few days ag
told us that the country down ther
could hardly be recognized. 1t
' thicklv dotted with houses, and b.
gins to take on the appearance of tt
Burton bench. Our informant say
that within a year the main travele
road will b. a lane c%ontinuousl
fenced all the way from Priest But
to Mill coujee. That is going son
:. aud the people who are taking th'
land are not to be disappointed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Great Falls List No. 50.
hatice for Publication.
(Not coal lard.)
UElTED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Dec. q

Notice l. hereby given that the
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY,
whose po-tOtiice address is st. Paul, Minnesota,
has this .ist day of December, 1908, filed in this
Office its application to select under the provi-
sions OF the act of congress. approved July |,
1895, 80 stats, 5y', 690.) the northwest quarter
of the northwest quarter of section IL, in town.
ship II north of range 4 cast of the Montana
principal meridian, containing 40 acres. Serial
No. 0234i.)
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because OF
the mineral character of the land, or for any 9th.
er reason, to the disposal TO applicant, should
file their atidavits of protest in this Office on OF
before the both day of January, 1909.
j. NJ. BUKLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

been confirmed by the local Great
Northern officials. Superintendent
Nicholson stated that cause could not
be assigned for the accident until after
an INQUIRY had been held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11
DR., WILLIAM BUCK.
One Of Best Known Physicians o.
Eastern Maine Dies at Foxcroft.

Foxcroft, Me-, Aug. 10.-Dr. William
Buck, one of the best known physicians
in eastern Maine, died very suddenly
at his home on Main street, Foxcroft,
Sunday evening. DR.. Buck, whose
health has not been of the best for
several days, was lying on couch in
his home reading paper. Mrs. Buck,
who was sitting near, noticed that the
paper dropped from his hands, but
thought he had fallen asleep. 1t was
not for some time that she discovered
that he had passed away, evidently
from heart failure.
William Buck was born in Iiodgton,
Aroostook county. Aug. Is, 1888, the son
of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Buck. He
was one of quite large family. His
early education was received in the viii
lage schools and later he attended and
was graduated from FoXcroft Academy.
In 1859, he was graduated from Bow
doin Medical School and began active
practice as physician and surgeon
in Harmony, Me.
Abandoning a growing practice at the
outbreak of the war of the Rebellion, he
N--~
9th Maine Volunteers and in 1863 was
promoted to the position of surgeon of
the regiment He was mustered out in
1865 after having served through the
entire war with high hOnors. He was
recognized as one of the ablcst sur
geons in the country's service.
- After the close of the war he served
for a time as surgeon at Bellevue hos
pital in New York City and leaving
the city he came to FoXcrOft, where
he established pharmacy and since
made his home here. For the past 80
years he had been United tSatCs PEN
sion examiner for this district and be-
ing one always interested in the affairs
of the town, he was hOnored by town
and county offices. He served as q
member of the board of selectmen,
member Of the experimenting school
committee as well as treasurer of the
county of Piscataquis. He also repre-
scented this class in the House of Rep
Sentatives.
DIR. Buck was valued member of
the Maine Medical Association as we'll
as various other medical and fraternal
organizations. He was a member of
the local Grand Army Post and also
of Custer Command, Union Veterans
Union. DR.. Buck was a man of high
standing in FoXcroft and his death
will be universally regretted. A use
full honored citizen and highly respect
ed by all, his death takes away one
of the towns most valuable residents
His death came as great shock to his
many friends of whom had been awar.
OF his i'll health.
A widow, a daughter, Miss Anna
Buck, one of the teaching force at Fox
croft academy, and Lieut.. Guy NJ.
Buck of Foxcroft, formerly of The Unit
ed States navy, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11

county can register. Suitable prizes
Will be given to the Grange which
registers the largest attendance of it's
members at the fair this day
The premium list has been thor
oughly revised and the schedules will
soon be received from the printer and
mailed. 1t has been the aim of the
committee who have had charge of
the revision to make liberal premiums
in all classes
The Rally Day. held by the society
at its last annual meeting in January
has proven of great value in stimulat-
ing new enthusiasm in the "Old
Kennebec County Fair" the oldest in
stitution of it's kind in the United
States. More than $50 persons were
present at this meeting from all sec
lions of the county and the, interest
in the future success of the fair was
most marked More new members
were enrolled on that day than had
been taken in for a period of seven or
eight years before.
The schedules will be mailed shortly
and all persons desiring one will please
notify the secretary, E. Z. Peacock,
Readfield, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11
PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN
In the East Opened by Candidate Wat
kins at Franklin, Pa.

Franklin, Pa, Aug. 10.-Aaron S.
Watkins OF Ohio, Prohibition candi-
date for Vice President, opened the
party's national campaign in the East
at Monarch hall here tonight. Ad-
hitting that local option is a step in
the direction in which ProhibitiOnistS
are going, Mr.. Watkins cOntended that
it is too restricted in it's character.
He said:
Organizations supporting local o.
ton have been uncertain as to their
political unity. The movement is too
temporary. if not in its organization
at least in it's effective activity. Men
are asked to forsake for the time be-
ing their political affiliations but when
a supposed Dry victory is achieved
they at once return to old party affil-
iations and no organization remains
to enforce the law for which men of
all parties fought. One noticeable
thing about local option movement
is that the liquor men ultimately de-
feat for reelection the men respon-
sible for local option legislation"
Mr.. Watkins declared prohibition
would solve the capital and labor
problem, the negro question and the
immigration problem. Civic rottenness
would not exist under prohibition rule.
he said, for the ward boss could not
control the voter who is sober and in
dependent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11
MARVELLOUS ESCAPE.
Charles Riggs, Portland, Swims Two
Miles for Help to Save Wife.

Portland. Me-, Aug. 1O.-Mr. and Mrs.
Charles P. Riggs, 1886 Portland street,
har marvellous escape Sunday after
noon. They went to Cape Elizabeth,
and securing d punt went our fishing.
When two miles Oft shore the punt was
struck by a big wave and overturn-
ed
Mr.. Riggs managed to get his wire
to the overturned boat and leaving
her there started to swim to tn" shore.
He was encountered with all his cloth
ing, including heavy shoes, and when
he reached Trundy's reef ne was more
dead than alive.
He managed to tell the story before
he became unconscious The United
States lfesaving station was notified
by telephone and a boat was sent out
for Mrs. Riggs.
Before Mr.. Riggs reached the beach
Frank L. Gray and Lucien Gray saw
the overturned boat and went to her
relief. a heavy sea was running and
she was almost gone when taken off
Mr. and Mrs. Riggs were taken to
this city She is in a bad condition
but it is expected that she will re-
cover.
Mr.. Riggs felt his strength failing. but
the thought of his wife nerved him tt
| make another effort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11
READFlELD FAIR.
Great Plans Are Being Made for the
Best Show Ever Held.

Readfield, Me, Aug. 10.-(SpeciaD.-
The officials of the Kennebec County
Agricultural Society are working night
and day, perfecting plans, by which
the 18th annual fair which will be held
Sept Is, 16, and H. 1908, will be the
most successful exhibit ever held.
The program as mapped out is some
what of radical departure from The
program of former years. Heretofore
it has been the custom to hold races
on the last two days of the fair only
This year, races have been arranged
for all three days and the racing will
begin promptly at 1 o'clock, p. M. AS
now arranged, the races are as fol-
lows: Tuesday, Sept. Is, the 2.19 pace
or PIT trot, purse, $3.50; ESQ pace or
PAT trot, purse, 800; Wednesday
Sept. Is, 2.25 pace, or 223 trot, purse
$50; 3-year-old colt race, purse, $50;
Thursday, Sept. II, free-for- all, purse
$50; 2.30 pace or 2.27 trot, purse, $50
In addition to these liberal purses
the society offers an additional purse
of $50 which will be paid to the first
horse breaking the track record. I'm
der this arrangement, the patrons of
this grand old fair will be sure to see
some of the very best trotting ever
seen upon this track. Most horsemen
do not like to race their horses on two
consecutive days. Under this arrange
ment, horses may be trotted the first
and third days with a day of rest
sandwiched in.
The trustees have decided to hold
Old Folks and Children's day on Sept
Is. On that day, all children under IL
and all persons over 20 years of age,
will be admitted free. The baby show
will also be held the first day and a
big entry of babies is looked for. There
will be two classes as usual and in
each class, in addition to the liberal
cash prizes, each baby entered will be
given silver napkin ring with it's
rame engraved thereon.
The second day will be Grange day
and it is proposed to have a book at
the secretary's office where the men,
bers of the different Oranges in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11
SK0WhECAN.

7 Arthur Morrisette and Sebastian
Risson left Monday for vacation.
which will be passed in Boston ana
New York.
Mrs G.. F.. Avore left Monday for
Ranger where she will pass the next
two weeks with friends
Mrs r. J. Davis left Monday for
Richmond for visit with friends.
Mrs Charles Reed left Monday FOR
. a visit with relatives in Berwick, \.
s..
= r. w Sanborn returned Monday to
Lewiston, after visit with relatives
here.
Miss Annie Shay of Bath is in town
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. f. b. Car
ter.
t Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Drum. who mad
heen the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Rfch-
ard Carey. returned Monday to their
home in Sherbrook. p. Q. They VIII
visit relatives in Montreal en- route.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Morrison and
two children and Miss Nellie Pialsteo
Of Bangor are the guests of L. l.. MOI :
rison and family.
= Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barton ana
daughter of Boston. were in town
Monday for a few hours. They are
making a carriage trip through Maine
and are on their way home.
For the Saturday excursion TO
Togus 1O2 tickets, were sold from this
station. OF these "A came from Maoi-
son. aa 500
The annual Field day of the lodges
Of eastern Maine. United Order OF the
Golden Cross, was held Monday at
Camp Benson. 1t was poorly patron
ized from this town. but six tickets
being sold.
DR.. F. S. Bigelow left Monday for
Augusta. called there professionally
=. Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Durrell and son
Bin. who had been the guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. A. I. Sawyer left Monday
for a visit with his brother. j. c. DIR
rell at the SeguinIand. Fiv" islands
They will then return to their home in
Whitingsville, Mass.
Mrs. Mary A. Wood died at the