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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21
B0WSER TENTS GUT.
Plans to Sleep On Ground and
Get Benefit of Earth Currents.
WHAT He GOES THROUGH.
Experiment Has Its Disadvantages, Ac.
cording to the Notes He Makes.
Stolen by Three Tramps While In
Peaceful SIumber.

Copyright. 1908. by T. c. McClure.1
An hour before Mr.. BOwser am
home to dinner the other evening an
express wagon brought a small tent to
the house, and, of course, Mrs. Bowser
was all agog to know what was going
to happen. She had made up her mind
that Mr.. Bowser was going to take her
to the seashore or the woods and was
looking to see what old dresses she
could wear when he arrived home.
When asked about the tent he replied:
"Mrs. Bowser, have you ever heard
of Professor Baumgarten, the cele-
brated scientist!"
II don't remember"
"He is the man who discovered that
there was an electric current passing
through the earth from darkness to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21

since he WAS IN his 7. u >~INlNNl.!.
nineteenth year. At t~wenty-three he
was elected to the assembly. In his
second term he was ut the head If the
education committee. He was in .hc
United States pension agency in chi
cago from 1893 to 1898 and read law
at night while there. being admitted 10
the bar in 1898, He was a memhrr Of
the state senate for four years aud
was the recognized leader Of his party
In that body. Mr.. Stringer is scholar,
ly in his tastes, is of tireless industry
and Is eloquent Of speech. He married
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21
Mathematicians' Opportunity.

NJ. Paul Wolfslel. professor Of math-
ematics ut DarmstaIt. has instituted
a prize of $4,000 as an inducement to
rediScovcr the famous theorem or Fer
mat. which has been lost for over two
centuries. 1t was Formal who first
applied algebra to geometry. and IT was
Of him the I.ihri declared that he knew
many things Of which we are Ignorant
in fact. in many things he was In
advance Of his successors.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21

SENATOR JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER.
the negro soldiers in the celebrated
Brownsville case recalls Il story he
told in illustration of the folly of hasty
%verlictS. such as those rendered in the
court of Judge Lynch. 1t was Il story
of a seaside hotel. passersby heard n
male voice cry:
"Oh, you're killing me! Have you no
PITY"
= Then followed a series Of awful
groans. Then: ~ry
) stop. You are numbering me! I'm
dying"
For a little while the crowd outside
heard feeble grunts and means. Then
q wild shrek rang forth.
Murder! You've done it at last.
You've killed me. Oh. I'm dying
"What deed is going on In there:''
called II member Of the throng outside
who had been stirred to activity.
There was Il smothcrcd laugh within,
h O was opened instantly and $
young and pretty woman appeared.
Ibid the noise alarm you?' she said
1--WE just boon pecling off the shir'
from my husbands sunburned arms"
Lawrence r. Stringcr, who will b,
chosen United States senator from hi
nois should the Democrats control III,
next legislature, was his party's can
didatc for governor of Illinois fou
years ago, His rise in the party re
calls that of Stephen \. Douglas /,
rapidity. for he is but fortv-two wear
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21

ducc al kinds of
modern improve
mcnts. one of tho
authors friends in
the oXubcrancc of
his enthusiasm over
the Innovations de-
scrihcl the farm AS
follows:
".All the fences on
the farm are of ra-
diuln. This obvi-
atcs the necessity
OF any lighting APP
paratus " %hatevcr
on the roads. for
visitors drive be-
tween lines oflipht
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stream and finally predicted that hi
sleeping in the. tent might be the mean
Of informing the world the exact caus
Of earthquakes. volcanoes and cyclones
He finally hunted up pencil and pape
and took his way u the yard. AS wa
afterward ascertained. he made notes
and the notes read as follows:
II have retired to the tent. Owe
forty cats about. 1t may be the cleo
trio current of the earth that gives cat
nine lives.
Il have stretched myself on tn
grass. l seem to feel a vibration of til
earth. May be a truck going past Of
the street or may be Professor Baum
garten's electric current.
There is a quiet cracking Of tn
grass. Electricity must be at work.
''This is restful. am feeling a hol,
calm steal over me.
"The above mentioned holy calm wa
interrupted by Il cat entering the tent
but l soon walked her out again.
This is a heap better than going t,
the woods. No danger of bears o
snakes. and you get the electric cur
rent besides.
II think l feel the current passin;
from the north to the south pole, bu
may be mistaken.
II was mistaken. 1t was only
chicken bone under my back. Perhap
the current is late in getting started to
night.
s&Ax.0rsnl nf1nVs o,fc ivo,-n1n1 k1,o $o,o
to he dubbed out.
"Just saw Mrs. Bowser at a bacl
window looking out. She needn't con
Germ herself about me. Never wa
there a more peaceful situation thar
this. 1t combines all the advantage:
Of the seashore with all the comfort.
of home.
II am certain that the electric cur
rent has now got started. For the bene
fit of the public I will say that the houl
is exactly 10 o'clock. The direction j.
from north to south. sustaining the
professors theory. I can feel it erin
king my hair and doing my flatulency
a world of good.
II seem to hear about 200 cats on the
lSiIIC. 1 iluSl NlitC lilC IlolcSSot tll
ask if cats and ground currents &C
together.
II seem to hear footsteps and Wits.
| pers in the alley. That may be caused
| by the current meeting an obstruction
in its passage.
Felt the Current.
NO mistake about the current. l
feel a soothing creeping over me. and
my liver is placid for the first time in
years. 1t would be a wonderful thing
if l was completely cured. l would
give the professor a testimonial over
my own name.
The current is twitching around
somewhat. Has probably hit against
the Standard Oil company and neither
of them will give way.
STEADY again and all o. X. Heart
burn gone; dyspepsia gone: asthma a
heap better. It's lulling me to Sleep
And to sleep he went. Mrs. Rowsel
looked out occasionally to see that all
was well. and there vas no alarm till
lnitlnight. Then. after an interval OF
half an hour, she pecreu fOith and ut
tered al exclamation. Three tramp@
had come through the alley gate and
folded up the ent ana Mr.. Iiowsel
with it and We're passing out again
She called and called, but they paid II
heed. They were not Interested in
Professor l;~aurngarten's electric cur
lynts of earth. NJ. QUAD.
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Quite Likely.

u didn't see YOU at our euchre the
other night said the bachelor.
NO" replied the young Benedict.
AS far as euchre goes with me now,
| consider home the right bower"
That's all right while hearts arc
trump, but l suppose if clubs should
turf up it would be the left bower"
Philadelphia Press.
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sunrise and that the said current was
beneficial to many human complaints
when rightly taken"
But you have no human complaints"
"That's all you know about it. Be-
cause I'm not complaining every few
minutes you think nothing ails me. l
had Il little time this afternoon, and l
wrote down a few of my ailments in
this form. There they are"
And he handed her a paper with the
following record nicely drawn up and
typeWritten:
rheumatism.
Asthma. Lumbago. Heartburn.
Dyspepsia. Liver comp. Catarrh.
Flatu!ency.
It's all ~nonsensc".' exclaimed Mrs.
Rowser after reading the list. IF
there's Il healthier maj in this town
than you are, I'd like to know his
name
Had a Sinking Spell.
"Healthy! Why, l had Il sinking
spell not four hours ago. he shouted.
YES, you probably sunk down in a
chair. Why, man, you eat enough at
every meal to do for two common men.
That boiled ham we had last night
"Never mind the boiled ham. It's no
use to tell you that l may not live
three months. The doctor says it's the
worst complication of ailments he ever
saw. 1t is only after l have passed in
my checks that you'll awake to the
fact that I was an accomplishing suf-
ferer for years"
"But what about the tent? Are you
going to swallow that to cure yourself
Of some of the ailments""
Mrs. Rowser, We'll treat this as a
| serious matter. a very serious matter.
or We'll shut up about it. 1t is no time
| for sarcasm when a mans life is hang
ing In the balance"
"Well, them"
II shall put up the tent in the back
yard and sleep in it in order to get the
ground current. I have every faith in
the experiment. believe that after
the first three III IS l shall be feeling
much better. ! wish you wouldn't irri-
tate me this evening. l have been
thinking Of collins and tombstones all
day. and l have a fear that l have be-
gun this experiment too late"
"Why, my dear husband. if you feel
that way. I haven't another word to
say in opposition. Go right ahead and
put up your tent and occupy it.
don't know anything about the cleo
trio ground current, but if it will heir
even one of your ailments I shall be
thankful. You'll need a mattress, OF
course?"
"No: I shall sleep on the bare ground
] want the full effect of the current"
After dinner. which was Il Of thu
heartiest he had eaten in a month, Mr.
Bowser carried the tent to the bacl
yard and set it. up. When the cook saw
what was going on she went to Mrs
Rowser and said:
Mum, could you get another cir
and let me go this EVENING"
but why. Bridget:'
.Eecause | want to be found alive Il
the morning. and I see that Mr.. Bow
ser is fixing to explode us all. It
the water pipes. and the gas pipes. an
the hot water. and the cold water. an
dynamite. and sunpowder. and the ful
mace. and I've got so scared that II
indin. gray hairs in my head"
Made Notes Of Experiment.
Bridget was Quieted with a guaraI
tee of safety. and Mr.. Bowser came !
for an hour before retiring to get tn
/ electric current. During this time b
had a great deal to say about the mort
pole and the south pole and the gul
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ACu Win lAC AC"
state of Oklahoma in the public mind,
but he used to reside in Ohio, and Mr..
Hearst charges that he tried to in
f1uence legislation and officials in the
Buckeye State in favor Of the oil mo-
nopoly. This Mr.. Haskell strenuously
denies, as well rs Mr.. Hearst's other
charges rs to his acts favoring Stand
ard interests since becoming executive
OF Oklahoma. Mr.. Haskelrs position
as treasurer of the Democratic ma
tional committee has caused excep-
tional interest to be taken in Mr..
Hearst's allegations and the OklahO-
ma governors positive Contradictions
them. 1t has been said of Governor
Haskell that he twas born in n home
of direst poverty, Graded in the lap of
adversely and educated in the school
of bitter experience" He was born in
Putnam county, O., in 1860 and got
his first experience in politics as a
eye State, and he once aspired to be
its governor. When he removed to
Oklahoma he made Up his mind to be-
come its executive, and his rise to in
fluence in Democratic councils brought
him the honor as soon as statehood.
for which he was a most efficient
worker, was realized.
Senator Foraker has long been known
for his eloquence, and his magnetic
delivery won him many admirers in
days gone by. His championship of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21
Mystery.

II wonder why it is:' said the man
who seemed to be thinking aloud.
"Why what isl" queried the friend
who had overheard.
THAT people who are so different
from us seem to be satisfied with
themSelyes?" concluded the noisy
misunderstanding Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21

The nomination of Otto G. Foelker
for congress by the Republicans of the
Third district Of New York state is the
sequel to an exciting incident which at
tracted the attention of the country
during the fight in the New York legis-
lature last summer over the anti-gam-
bling bills advocated by Governor
Hughes. Mr.. Foelker is the senator
who saved the day for the bills whose
passage was so much desired by the
executive of the commonwealth, and
he risked his life in so doing. He had
just beer through an operation for ap-
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AAh AAi'a
to be supported in his chair While the
debate was in progress and until his
name was reached on the roll call. Ev-
cry one knew that the fate of the bills
depended on his being able to remain
In his place long enough to vote for
them. The incident attracted such sen
eral interest that the whole ~communitt
might be said to have watched While
he voted. His heroic conduct III enl.!u
gering his life to perform what he he
lieved to be public duty excited general
admiration and won the special in
dorsement of President Roosevelt. who
Is said to have beer convinced that Il
man so plucky in sticking to his post
in the face Of illness would be Il good
nan to have at Washington to fight for
Republican policies.
Senator Foelker is Il resident Of
Brooklyn borough and was born in
1875 at Troy, n. y. He learned the
trade of n baker, but his ambition led
him to study law, which he read ut
first in the evenings after his days la.
Dor at his trade. Later he studied at
nc New York Law school. He WAS
chosen to the New York assembly in
1904 and to the senate in 1906.
In passing through Indiana on his
tour Of the middle west Judge Taft
could not resist the temptation to visit
his friend George AIDE. the humorist,
and his celebrated farm. Mr.. AIDE has,
like many other HOLSTERS, been sue
cessful in mixing literature and pol
tiles. His farm at Brook Is a pos
session in which he takes great pride,
Many stories have becn told about it,
and some Of them have been charac-
terized rs a triflc exaggerated. Mr..
AIDES desire to have everything up to
date on his farm has led him to intro
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21
Return of Penn.
Philadelphia's Grand Histor-
ical Pageant In Honor Of Her
Quaker Founder--Some of the
Quaint Novelties Planned.

A n Of an es es'
200 e a Viii
liam Penn is to re-
turn to Philadelphia.
and the Quaker City
is making elaborate
preparations for his
reception. w Ii e Il
Penn first visited
the Pennsylvania
metropolis, some 22G
years ago, it wasn't
a very lively place.
In fact, there wasn't
any Philadelphia at
all until he got there.
The red Indian was
the sole %inhabitant,
there was nothing
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pendic1tis. HIS phy-
stefan said he took
his life in his hands
by making the jour
ney to Albany to
vote for the meas
ures whose enact
ment into law put
the gamblers at the
race tracks out of
business. He had to
be helped into the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21
Why She Couldn't.

ooh. l couldn't love him"
"Why not:"
"IIe wears Il wig. The very idea"
Then the dear creature removed two
rats. some putfS, 4 corOnet braid, 4
pompadour, a switch and sat down to
peruSc Il novel. - st. Paul Pioneer
Press,
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old and is already
one of the foremost
Democrats of h e
west. He paid his
way through college
at Lincoln. H..
which is still his
home, by working
at the case as 4
printer and by re-
porting. He II Il
been Oh the stump
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Up to Date Explanation.

electrical failures have an advan-
taCe over all kinds"
In what way"
"They al always furnish a current
eXcuse."-Raltimorc American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21

in 1890 Miss Helen pegram of Lincoln.
While in the Illinois assembly Mr..
Stringer was one of the famous "1O1"
who for eight weeks stood by the late
General John NJ. Palmer in his fight
for the United States senate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21
The Big War Of
The Politicians
Some Figures In the Strife For
the Presidency Haskell and
Eoraker-Otto Foelker-Georee
AIDES Farm. y y

.HE three cor
\ nered contro-
versy precipi-
tated by Mr.. Will
liam Il. Hearst in
charging Senator
Joseph Benson For
aker and Governor
Charles n. Haskell
with Standard OH
affiliations has
come pretty near
occupying the cen
ter Of the political
stage. Governor
Haskell is identi-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-10-21
Chill.

Chill.
Gladys-Isn't this autumn air delight
full?
Harold-Eot much. 1t reminds me
that I've got to get a new overcoat.-
Detroit Tribune.
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Made Notes Of Experiment.

Bridget was Quieted with a guaran-
tee of safety. and Mr.. Bowser came In
for an hour before retiring to get the
electric current. During this time he
had a great deal to say about the north
pole and the south pole and the gulf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
MIKE" THOMPSON,
Baseball Game an Added
AttraCtiOn-Star Men
Entered.

Word was received from Mike Thomp-
son, the star football official. Yesterday
that he would be on hand 10 referee the
Preston University School games ct
American League Park on Decoration
Day.
The entry list shows some Of the hest
athletes IN the South as contestants.
and the two mile run bids fair 10 be
one Of the best Of the day with such
men as Fleming. L.Oraudo, White. Hill
deDTand, WiulOck and Morse. all OF this
city, and McDOHagh. Elphinstonc. Bros
or the Cross Country Club Of .BaIti-
more.
seitz, the crack Of the New York
Athletic CluD, arrived IN town this
morning and is IN fine shape for the
games. He Is running strong, and ca
poets 10 cover the 100 yards ia good
LInt- Iendletou. ThFaU. Hamilton.
Garter and Smith are also entered and
SeNZ Will nave 20 travel the distance
On fast time 10 beat this crowd
The baseball game between St. ste
plens Institute and the Commissioners
which is slated after the games are
nnisled, VIII prove a big drawing card.
and as there is considerable rivalry be-
tween these two teams. some fast IN
uings should be looked for.
The reporting Of the Neutrality-suspicious.
Ton same by innings Will be- a very
strong attraction for the baseball fans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
PATHF INDER GOES
OVER THE ROUTE
Cadillac VIII Cover Course
of Times Run
Today.

A Cadillac touring car, tried and
tested in The Times Sealed Bonnet Con-
test last December, and driven by Ru-
Colph Jose. who was at the wheel in
that event, left the Times Office at 8
clock this morning 20 cover the 100
mile course of The Times Endurance
Run on July g.
The trip is being made for the pur-
pose Of compiling Information regard
ing the route and condition of the
roads The results of the run Will be
published IN the Automobile Section Of
Sundays Times. The maps and Illus
tTatlOus VIII be invaluable 10 contest
ants IN the run. and especially so II
they are not already familiar with the
roads.
In the party today are thomas 8
Rice, sporting editor Of The Times and
Times photographer. Arrangements
VIII also be made today for transpOrta-
ton of competing autos across ferries
and for procuring licenses so that no
delay Will DE encountered from these
sources on the day OF the run. Points
where checking stations viii be located
VIII also be determined. According TO
the a A A. requirements, there are
70 be six such controls. two for every
fifty miles
The roster Of officials announced today
lusures the smooth running OF the
event To avoid the possibility OF a
suspicion being cast on the fairness OF
the test, no one even remotely connect
ed with the trade has been placed on
the list
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
Standing of the Clubs.
ARE FATAL
TO IRWIN'S BAND

PHILADELPHIA, May 29.-By taking
advantage Of Washington's misplays
the local Union League team won the
final game of the series 10 2 yesterday
Stevens. a new shortstOp, won the
game with a hit, which scored Porter,
in the sixth. The fielding was fast and
clean. but the base running was poor.
Kane pitched splendidly with men on
the bases.
Washington scored first. getting run
IN the second inning. Anterior walked,
but was forced by McDermott. Mac
stole second and continued to third on
Fosters poor throw. Zannelh struck
out. but Donovan's Texas Lacquer
scored Mac"
In The third inning Gilbert singled
to center. Burke struck out, out
Shaughnessy tripled to deep left. scor-
ing Gilbert.
The throwing 20 the bases by CatcSheI
Burke and Whelan's batting were fea-
lures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
PIERCE OUTPOINTED
BY CALIFORNIA LAD

PHILADELPHIA, May 29.-Harry
Baker, of California. outp0inted Young
Pierce. or Germantown. in fast bout
for the wind-up of a good boxing show
at the Broadway A. c. last night
Baker IS getting back IN his Old form,
and every contest is improving his
speed He had some advantage on
Pierce In weight. and also had a trife
the better OF the reach. He needed
both, for Pierce was in fine form, and
as fast as lightning on his feet. but
his judgment of distance was bad. and
he missed many blows intended for
Bakers head
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
Standing of the Clubs
OUTLAWS IN TOWN
FOR GAME TO-DAY

Fourteen members Of the Washington
Union League Club ami Manager Ar
thur Irwin struck town last night and
spent the morning at the local park in
practice.
This afternoon they will clash with
Allentown at 4:30 o'clock I'm the first of a
long series OF home games.
Allentown took the place Of Paterson
IN the league, and from the few games
played so far looks to be a strong ag-
gregation.
TODham. the Wilmington southpaw
who was annexed while the outlaws
were on. the road. viii be on the mound
today. According to Manager Irwin the
team is in excellent condition. He was
especially warm in his praise of the
work of Zannelli and Murray. the Wash
ingtOHsans. while the team was away
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
THOMAS AUTO RACER
STARTS FOR HARDIN

POGRANITCHNAYA, Siberia. May %.
The American Thomas car left here
today in the hope OF reaching Hardin
within four days.
At present the car is averaging but
little more than fifteen miles a day,
and little Improvement in the roads is
expected for some time. Il took three
days 70 reach this point from Nikolsk,
only IfJy miles away, the trip being
made over The railroad bed.
The ProtCs. the German car, still IS
leading by q good margin. It left mere
three DAYS ago. and is reported 10 be
sixty miles out
A new danger has arisen I'm the dis
cOyery Of bands of HunChUse, whose
purpose. il IS believed, is 10 plumber the
automobiles The crews Of both the
Thomas and Protos cars are heavily
armed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
AMATEURLEAGUES
Yesterdays Results.

Departmental League - Treasury
Il. War, 4. Interstate Commerce. 81.
Navy. 8. White Lot ElHpse.
Capital City League brentwood.
4; Atlantics T. Capital Park.
Sunday-SchooI League - Grace q.
Waugh, 2. Sixth and u streets
northeast.
Marquette League-Commissi
9: 81. Peters, Z. Thirteenth and II
streets northeast.
Independence League-Twiuinz A.
C.. u; Wallach A. c., g. McDeVitf's
Field.
Columbia League - Br0okIand- IL.
Congressional, (. First and w
streets northeast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29

Earned ~uns-WashingtOn. 8. Cleve-
land. . First base By errOrS-Wash-
ingtOn. 3. Left on bases-WashiugtOn
g. Cleveland, i. First base on balls
on FaIkenbe-g, .; of baltimore, /; OF
Liebhardt, 1. Innings pitched-By Latti-
more, Is, by IIebhaTdt. 2-3 Hits
made-On baltimore, 8; OF Liebhardt2
Struck out-By baltimore, !; by Fal-
kenbeFg, 4: by Liebhardt, J. Three
base hlt-Freeman. TwO-base hit-StO-
vail. Sacrifice hits-Bradley, GanIey.
stolen base-PiCkering. Double plays
Mcbride to Delehanty 10 Freeman Del
ehanty 10 Mcbride 10 Freeman. Hit
by pitcher-By Falkenberg, J. Umpire
Mr.. Hurst. Time of game hour and
20 minutes.