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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Piutes Kill Suuaw as Witch.

Because the Indians charged her with
being 4 witch a squaw known as Ma
RE was brutally beaten to death at
Needles. Cal. as she lay asleep in a
shed. No clew to the ones responsible
for the crime has been discovered. The
officers appear TO be completely batlled.
and. though urged to their best efforts
by public sentiment at Needles, which
is demanding that the criminals be ap-
pretended, the officers at Needles ad-
NIT that so far there seems no chance
Of bringing the guilty ones to book.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Trees and lichtnino.

According to the Reader, the trees
most apt to be struck by lightning are
those that conform most naturally to
the law of electrical motion-that elec-
tricity moves along the path Of least
resistance. ~Flammarion, the great
French scientist. published in 1906 Il
list of different kinds Of trees. show
ing the number of times each species
had been struck by lightning during a
given period. The figures are fifty
four oaks. twenty-four poplars. four
teen elms. eleven walnuts. ten frs,
seven willows, six bcoches, four chest
nuts, but not Il single birch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Jaws Lock Firmly While Eating Fruit.

Suddenly stricken speeches.. his
whole side paralyZed and unable TO
move a muscle in his body. O. O. IIar-
den, an engineer on the Northwestern
railroad, lies at his home. o Sixth
street. Sioux City. Ia. in 4 critical con-
dition. Mr.. Harden had begun eating
a banana. and he had just sat down
on a lounge whom his jaws suddenly
became clinched. and he was unable 10
remove the fruit from his lips. Med
zeal aid was summoned. hut MI liar
den was in too critical Il condition for
any attempt at relief.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
IN A LIFETIME.

When Etlel's little teeth burst forth
In cunning. baby rows,
They looked. SO ma and pa declared,
Like lines Of pearly
100000
She grew to be a beauteous maid,
And young men would enthuse
About her wond'rous matches teeth
An even line of
CUUUU.
At sixty things We're somewhat changed;
She ofttirnes tried to please
BY smiling cheerily. but then
Her mouth seemed full Of
V Wv V
1T length there came a moment when
She sailed forth and bought
Some artifice to take the place
OF was plainly
O.
Charles r. Barnes in Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

1GNACE JAN FADE n.ith ~ g.,
"N gers the keys of his
piano and shipping off the margin of
MS morning paper TO keep as Il sou
venir, One of the worshipcrs Sc
cured 4 better souvenir than that. but
she said nothing about it to her friend
because it could not be divided and
she knew the friends zeal for hunting
scalps. The women waited. hut rade-
rewski came not. So they departed.
\ few weeks later the worshipers
met dear lgnace. He voiced his sor-
row at not having seen them the day
they honored him by calling.
"Ah, but my visit was not wholly
unprotitable," said one worshipcr,
showing the player a little charm that
dangled from her watch chain. Look
at that. if you please" And she smiled
triumphantiy. Paderewski looked puz-
lied.
MAY l ask what it is, madame" he
said.
why, a basket carved out of a
cherry stone. Don't YOU think it's
beautifully done?'
Eyes, 1t is. madam, very beautifully.
Buy why put so much labor on so in
significant an article:'
"Ah, | see, you haven't guessed, =
said the worshiper. flushing with pleas
ure at the thought Of the surprise she
was about to give him.
"You ate that cherry yourself! l
found the stone on the mantelpiece in
your ROOM"
For a moment the players face was
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

is Charles Carter of
Ardmore. who will represent the Fourth
district in the house. Ardmore was in
Indian Territory, and Mr.. Carter is
himself part Indian. He is o%ne-fourth
Chickasaw and also has Cherokee
blood. He is a farmer and stockman
and a Democrat and stands high in the
community.
Four out Of the five Oklahoma on
gressmen elect are Democrats. Until
the next general censu the state will
have five congressional districts, and
this will increase the membership Of
the house Of representatives to 991, but
It will in no way affect the balance Of
power In the house, nor will the ad-
mission to the senate of two Democrats
from Oklahoma affect party conditions,
as the Republicans have a large IA
jority In both branches of congress.
The state will be entitled to fourteen
delegates in each of the great national
party conventions.
William B. Wilson, who is a candi-
date to succeed John Mitchell as pres
tdent of the United Mine Workers Of
America. is representative elect from
the Fifth district Of Pennsylvania. He
has long been looked upon as Presi-
dent Mitchell's right hand man in the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Mater Of the S~;nnpion Tunnel.

The water encountered at some
places during the boring of the Sim
plon tunnel, says the Engineering Rec
ord. was remarkable tor the entire alb
sence of chlorine FROM it. in which re-
spect il was new to chemists. Sew
eral biologists and analysts have
reached the conclusion that the water
had never been on the surface Of the
earth. but no very satisfactory expla-
nation of IFS presence in the rock at
the situation of the tunnel has yet
been made.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

the same tint as his hair. Then he
said quietly:
"Mon Dieu, l an very sorry, but it
must have been my valet. l never eat
cherries!"
Fortunes have been lost In the past
few months in Wall street; but, on the
other hand. fortunes have been made
there, too during the same period. One
of the men who have profited by the
ups and downs in the market Is j.
Brandt Walker, who is credited with
having made a COO five millions since
last st. ratrick's day. He has been
doing BUSINESS in the New York mar
ket for twenty years, but Wall street
has just found it out. For about a half
dozen years he has lived in New York
and before that operated from Chica-
90. He is about forty, tall, well built
and well dressed, with hair turning
gray, and is a widower. He has a
villa at Lakewood and n cottage at
Saratoga and as many automobiles II
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
New Nancy Color Scheme.

The American Bankers association
has recommended to Secretary Cortel-
YOU Of the treasury department that
some changes. for the sake of conven-
fence. I've made in the coloring of our
paper money. The bankers recon-
mend .llat one dollar bills I've slate col
or: two dollar bills. brown; tives.
green: tens. blue; twcnties. yellow
ffties. pink: 500. white. and $1,000
bills. red.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

coal miners organ
ization and is very
popular with the
rank and file Of
the order. When
Mr.. Mitchell stated
that The condition
of his health would
prevent his serv-
ing longer rs pres
ident, Mr.. Wilson
announced his can
didacy to succeed
him. He has been
secretary-treasurer
Of the organization
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

EACH MAN BUSY THROWING POP BOTTLES.
knew that if he stopped to call out the
before the arrival of the tiremcn.
Summoning several men who were
passing, Ward broke open a window.
Jumped through and proceeded to the
refrcShment stand. The others had
followed him. and in Il few seconds
each man was busy throwing pop bot
ties into the flames. The bottles broke
and the pop drowned out the fire. By
the time all the bottles had been con
Sumed the fire was out.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

q Il traitor and
f%nancier. Born in
Barnet, VT, In 1874,
he was graduated
from Dartmouth In
h i twenty-secOnd
year, and. e r
serving for SOM
time AS principal of
the high school at
st. J%ohnsbury, VT,
where he still has a
home, he was ad-
mitted to the bar.
He was S e V e
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

horses as he can
find time to use.
Speaking of his rise
in the world and
the u of pres
ent financial condi-
tons, Mr.. Walker
said:
II began when l
was eighteen. ! had
$15O,OOO to begin
with. My father
was Edwin Walker
Of Chicago, and
a where | come
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

From the Aiimonial Point Of View.
He-So your marriage was a failure:
She-Oh. l don't know.
He-Why, ! thought you had secured
a divorce?
She-I did.
He-Well. don't you call that a com-
plete failure?
She-Hardly. You see, my partner
made an assignment and l received a
very neat sum as a preferred creditor.
He-Oh-um-er-I beg your pardon.
Judge.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
On the Tallyho.

Pearl-Percy We're insists upon blow
| ing the horn all the way to the club.
Ruby-Yes, that is the only way Per
cy can blow himself without spending
any money.-Detroit Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
An Unusual Distinction.

"My name may seem comma enough
to you, but | belong to a family that
boasts two names"
Flows that:'
ats name is Smith. and its name is
legion."-Kansas City Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

for thirty Years. He
was born in Mary
land and Mt the
close of the civil
war entered the
New York import
ing house of Ross.
Campbell X Co.. in
which he rose to be
4 partner In 1873
he became Il direct
or III the Hanover
bank, and %fouryears
later he retired from
mercantile business
III Il to take up
the duties of It's
president. purin.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Not Qualified.

Don't you really think you could
make q football player
"Never. You see, l have had no ex-
perience in such strenuous work. eX-
cept in real wal at San Juan."-Balti-
more American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
PUT OUT FIRE WITH POP.

Polieeman's Presence Of Mind Saves
Skating Rink.
The presence of mind of a policeman
and the presence in the building of 1O(
cases of assorted favors Of pop saved
the Princess roller skating rink, or
Beaver avenue, Allegheny, Pa. from
total destruction. The building is OF
frame, and when Policeman Ward saw
flames coming from the windows he
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Take Your Choice.

"Who is the greatest man alive to-
day asked Higgins.
"Oh." replied Riggs. that's mereiy A
matter of opinion. There are several
of us."-Chicaso News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
The Tip.

Waiter Ito absentminded customer.
who is departing)-Ah, monsieur. You
ave not seenk of zee teep?
Absentminded Customer-Tip? Oh,
yes. Buy Bald Hickory for place
Browning's Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Consideration.

do you expect people to believe the
reason you give for advancing prices
"That isn't the question:" rejoined
MI. Dustin Stax. They ought to ap-
preciate my courtesy in condescendinS
to give any reason at all."-Washing,
ton Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Knew Its Habits.

Explorer-Yes, l have decided to
make my dash in an automobile.
Reporter-And you think your
chances Of locating the pole are good:
Explorer-Sure! If l get within a
thousand miles of it this machine Of
mine will run into it.-Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
And She's So Pretty.

"She declares she'll never go to that
photographer again. She says he's
just hateful"
my! wonder what the trouble
Was?"
II think he insulted her by not Of
fering to put one of her photographs
in his showcase."-Philadelphia Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Going and Coming.

A young artist recently gave his
wife her first peep at a picture he'd
been working on for a wealthy patron.
why. dear, it's lovely" murmured
the better ha~lf-'lovely! But l think
those sheep look-well, just a trifle too
much like clouds-that is. Of course,
dear-er-unless they are clouds!"-
Harper's Weekly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
GSan.-s&
in THE
LIMELIGHT.
@-Eg ~~

III has been all
nounced by Pres
ident Roosevelt
that he will issue
the IN alton
making Oklahoma a
state on Nov. 16. and
about two weeks
later the
men elect from the
new
will journey to
Washington to take
up their duties as
legislators Of the ma
ton. Among them
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

his administration of lis affairs il has
taken It's place rs one OF the leading.
financial institutions of the country
Mr.. Woodward has served rs prrsi-
dent of the New York Clearing House
association and is identified With a
large number of banking and railway
corporations. He is also on the lists
OF many social organizations.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

these shores. 1t was
at that time that
two women Worship
erS called on him
one day at his hotel.
The musician was
out. and the Worship
erS waited. anus
ing themselves
meanwhile by look
ing ut all his pretty
pictures. tOuchiny
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
HANGS Herself With Stars and Stripes.

Mrs. Corne!ia Mckelvie of Fa'tl"'F'
twisted an American flag into " ru''H
and committed suicide by hanging her
self to Il closet door. He hu1E was
discovered by her thirteen ye1r-oli
granddaughter. Melancheiia. due TO
poor health. is supposed ~ have
prompted the act.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
Just a Reminder.

For nine long years he had been
wooing the fair daughter of the farm.
Jennie" he unused as they sat IN
the old rail fence. catching lightning
bugs. Il read the other day that in
$4,000 years Niagara falls will dry up"
Jennie clutched his arm excitedly.
"Oh, Toni" she exclaimed.
what. gal:'
"Why. as you promised to take me
there on the honeymoon, don't you
think we better be a little keerful that
it don't dry up before we get there?"
n. R.-The next day the wedding
bells rang in the village.-St. Louis
Dispatch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE
Armiess Man Shoots Himself
With a Pistol.
PULLS TRIGGER WITH TOE

Paris Police Refuse to Believe Such
Suicide Possible, but Medical Ex-
animation Demonstrates That Death
Was Self inflicted.
One of the most remarkable suicides
ever recorded recently came to light
in Paris. A man without arms sue.
ceeded in shooting himself with Il re.
volver. For some time the police re-
fused to believe that such a suicide
was possible, but medical examination
has proved conclusively that such was
the fact.
The details of the suicide are ex'
traordinary. The armless mar was
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
The Las Man.

Little Willie-Say, pa. who will he
the last man on earth?
Pa-The shoemaker, my s~on.-Chica-
20 News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

and is in close WILLIAM b. WILSON.
touch with all its affairs.
Mr.. Wilson's career is a remarkable
one. Born in Blantyre, Scotland, in
1862, he came to this country with his
parents in 1870. His father settled in
the coal mining regions, but was often
i'll and weak, so at nine years old
young Wilson went into the mines to
load on to wagons the coal the elder
Wilson had dug. For Il long time the
family was dependent upon the
amount shoveled by those little arms.
At ten the future congressman elect
was his fathers prompter in debates,
at eleven he was discharged for join
ing Il labor union, ut fourteen he or
ganized a debating society and read
ing club in Il cobblcr's shop, at TWEEN
ty he was unable to get work in the
mines because of "pernicious activity"
ut twenty-cight he helped organize the
United Mine Workers of America, and
Mt forty-four he was elected member
Of the house Of representatives over a
multimillionaire opponent. He has ten
children, and one of his daughters aid
ed in his election last fall by making
stump speeches for him and managing
the details Of his campaign.
The arrival of the great pianist. Ig-
mace Jan P~aderewski. for a concert
tour In America recalls the craze that
existed Over him when he first visited
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08

iiiit IIO'Si " I
Der of the Vermont senate and in 1891
was appointed United States commits
sioner to Samoa, later becoming chief
justice of the island. In 1900 he went
to the Philippines as a member of the
civil commission and was assigned to
the department Of justice and finance.
~Reorganizing the Philippine treasury
and changing the money system from
a silver to a gold basis without injury
to business, he also organized the en-
tire judicial system and is the author
of the Philippine civil code.
Mr.. Idle rendered his resignation as a
commissioner early in 1906. to take ef-
feet on June /. but when Governor
Luke E. Wright was made the first
ambassador to Japan Mr.. lde vas APP.
pointed to take his place, President
Roosevelt and Secretary Taft feeling
that his services merited the honor of
having for a time at least held the
actual rank Of governor general Of the
Philippines. He served as governor
general until about a year Ago.. He
h e returned to the continental Unit
ell States in time to attend the we'd
ding of his daughter Annie to Con
gresham Eourke Cochran.
While en- route to this country Judge
lde went ashore at Shanghai for a
drive through the city. The spirited
team was driven by a Chinese and
during the spin took fright and ran
away, dashing into n jinrickisha and
killing two Chinese. The carriage was
overturned, Judge Idle being thrown
violently to the ground along with the
driver. Neither Was seriously injured
but Judge Idle suffered Il painful LAGER
alton of his left leg.
James /. Woodward. chairman of the
clearing house committee of the New
York Clearing House association
which figured conspicuously in the re,
cent occurrences In Wall street, has
been at the head of the Hanover bank
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-01-08
How She Stood.

We'll. carrie. how do you. stand at
SCHOOL,"
"Teacher says l stand awful pigeon
toed. but she hopes to break me of the
habit."-New York World.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
GALA WEEK FOR WHITE STEAMER.
Wins Two Cups at Harrisburg and Makes
New Record in California

The White steamer accumulated mora honors
between April IS and May than have Ne
fore fallen to the lot Of single make OF car in
similar period. Indeed. these victories Of the
White could be considered most creiitable
seasons performance for any
b OF particular interest was the work Of the White
in the endurance Of thu Motor Club OF Harris
burg May and 5. A single White vas entered.
and. by making the only perfect score IN the tour
ing division. won the principal trophy. hand
some cup given by the Board OF Trade for this
years contest. In addition. the White
awarded the Patriot Cup. which was offered
first prize in last years contest In that contest
four cars. including the White. tied for the trophy.
and II then agreed that the cup should be
given to that one or the four drivers who should
make the best performance in this years contest
ii being understood that each driver should com
pete with the make of IN 1907. Three
of the four drivers took part IN this years contest
One of them Pierce Arrow, broke its transmits
sion on the second day and did not finish: the
other. a Pullman. had 65 points scored against IT,
thus giving the White clean title to last years
trophy.
OF quite another kind tho performances of
the White the Pacific Coast when 1T established
new figures for the trip between San Francisco and
Los Angeles This is the most sought after record
the Pacific Coast, and when the trip made
years ago in IS hours and Ii minutes 1t
thought that further reduction possible
But the White last week cut 5s minutes of the
old record by making the 47s-mile mountainous
Journey IN II hours and II minutes.
While records falling the and cups
were being won at Harrisburg the White drivers
in other cities not idle. a single White
steamer competed in the three-day 4l9-mile en-
durance run of the Detroit Automobile Dealers
Association, held April 20 and 30 and May ].
The car made perfect Finally White
was entered in the 147-me sealed mechanism
test of the Automobile Club OF Maryland held on
May 2, and made perfect score.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
THE GROWTH OF TOURING
Automobile Club of america Doing
Much to Encourage 1t.

Judge e. H. Gary, the recently elected presi-
dent of the Automobile Club of America. believes
that all great motoring organizations must in the
future devote a large portion of their energies 10
securing and compiling exact. comprehensive and
up-to-date touring information for the benefit
and information Of the members He thinks that
touring will grow in popularity on account Of the
spread Of the good roads idea and the number of
miles of improved highways that are being built
In so many states. Then. too, as automobilsts
become accustomed to running their cars
and get over the needless fear of breakdowns they
will naturally plan for longer journeys and will
be content with the one and two day trips
that satisfied them during their novice days as
motorists
The officers Of the Automobile Club of Amer
ica recently authorized the creation Of class
of members, to be known officially as Subscribers
TO the bureau Of tours" Motorists who reside
outside OF the metropolitan district are eligible
for membership in this new class, and many such
memberships being taken out every week by
automobile owners who wish to use the touring
service for trips IN this country or abroad
President Gary Is especially enthusiastic over
this new plan TO allow out-of-town motorists an
opportunity to benefit by the service OF the clubs
bureau of tours. He thinks there are thousands
of automobile owners throughout the country who
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
CRIMSON ATHLETES WIN.
Shnzr. for Dartmouth Losers, Aga'n
Equals High Hurdle Record.

-sr,rrldss Mass May e-Strength in the nelo
,zeu1s and the distance runs enabled harvard 10
s.ses- dartmouth in the annual dual track meet
,o5av nv q score Of IS TO -. No intercollegiate
-.,o-6s were broken, but Palmer Of Dartmouth
-,.s. neT Dartmouth mark in the high jump. at
6 sect igss inches
Shaw again ran the high hurdles in Is Is SECONDS
which eolialed the intercollegiate record Inc e.
<o-- rss made DESPITE heavy track The strength
Of Harvard IN the pole vault was surprise IS
r.cisIv when II ended with the bar at IL feet &s
we're run in g heavy shower. The summary fol-
lows:
1oo-va-t dssh-vor by shernsn fpe-tmouthl
Io:EEood CEarvard). second. He~ley Dartmouth.
third Time, o-l0ie. y-...,>.
tssvlsy iDartmouthl. second; Blun1er tHarvsro''
1aa.veTd eunCWon By Evans par-routl) D. Sell
ding iHarvaTdg. second. Ven Brrnt Harvard third
sS0vsrd Tun-vvon BY vitch.r Harvard: watson
Harvard. second. earns CDartmouth). third TiTne'
CbsToushl, second Ti.ts dHarTaTd). tid Time.
h o,: -sisy sHsy-rs4s Hs5v.5 ,s4 Tfnst Hin
airs 3urnp-won by Palmer Dartmouth: sogsIs og1.
GisrTsrd1. second. Pope tHarvard). third Best
BTos 3grpVWon By sherman cDsrtrnouth): Gray
tDsrtaaouthl. Little Giarrard). third Best
Poi. vsgit-won by Lawrence lHarvsId2 Bar. Bar.
arSsrd1 second; little (IIarva-d), third Best put.
Asmner throT-won by Rich CHarvardl: johnson
fesT t52o1Fi i2e seef incf.t
l2o-yard hurdes-won by shaw fDartmouth)i Rand
eiiarvard) second: Watson CHarvardD. third Time.
c2e-ysr6 hurdles-won by Gardner lHarTaTdl;
Time o-252s