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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

If we all had ur own way other
people would quickly get out of it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

Constipation causes many serious diseases. It
is thoroughly cured by Doctor Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. One a laxative, three for cathartic.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

Some men are born liars and some
are compelled to acquire the art.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

A homely truth is better than a
handsome lie.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children %teething, softens the gums, reduces IN
aammstion, allays pain, cures wind collie. CSC a bottle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

When duty calls on a man he is apt
to be out.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29
LOSE NO SLEEP

LOSE No SLEEP
through a nagging, cough or irritated throat, Aliens
Lung BalSam will heal the affection quickly and
harmlessly. All druggists. 25c. SOC and $l.O0 bottles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

1t is time to pot Bermuda lilies, If
you wish to have them in flower at
Christmas rather than like ell the
world, at Easter. Freesias. too,
should be ported Immediately for
Christmas Towering.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

Rhubarb roots should be re-planted
occasionally. If the stools remain un.
disturbed for several years they ofen
commence to decay in the center and
after awhile the whole root becomes
diseased. Do not allow the seed stock
to ripen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

1t is a good thing to keep accounts
of all farming operations to know just
where one is at all the time. We all
like to know what the other farmer is
doing, how he does it, and how much
he makes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

The Dutch bulbs, so-called tulips,
hyacinths and crocuses-have q dis
tinctive charm in their whole form,
color and name of growth, which
gives them a very secure place of
their own in the floral census of the
year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-29

Many complain that the birds eat
up all Of their sunfiower seeds. This
may be true in very rare cases, but it
is not generally true. Some birds will
eat some of them, but some waite in
all crops must be expected.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-06-30
N. & |. TRAIN SOUTH
WILL RUN NIGHT JULY 3.
For Convenience Of Those Who Desire
to Spend Fourth in Twin
Cities.


w. II. Gemmell, general manager
of the M. & I. railway company,
while here yesterday, announced
that the M. & I. had decided to run
"a special train Saturday night, July
8, from international Falls to the
Twin Cities in order that all people
living along the M. & I. might 60 to
the cities to spend the Fourth.
An effort will be made by the
executive committee having charge
Of the Fifth of July celebration here
to have the M. & I. railway company
run a special train north on Sunday
night, July 4, 50 that people living
south of Bemidji may come to this
city to celebrate on July 5th.
Whether this train can be secured
or not is not known at present, but
strong pressure will be brought to
bear on the officials to secure the
train.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-06-30
To Quebec and Return $50. 90

Via the South Shore in connec-
ton with the Annual Pilgrimage to
Ste. Anne de Beaupre. Tickets on
sale July Is, 10, 20. Fl and 22nd
and good for stop over. Limit Aug.
ust 31st. Excursion fares to all
Eastern points; tickets on sale every
day, return limit Oct. 31st.
For further particulars and reser-
walton write A. ]. Perrin. General
Agent, Duluth, MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-06-30
Meeting to Form Gun Club.

Having been very frequently
asked, of late, to assist in the forma-
ton of a gun club for Bemidji, a
meeting is hereby called of all gun
sportsmen- of the city, to be held
at the council chambers, in the city
hall, next Wednesday evening, at
8:15, for the purpose of forming a
club. ". l.. Ellis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-06-30
Weekend Excursions.

Via the South Shore for Detroit,
Toledo, Cleveland and Buffalo by
rail to st. Ignace thence D. & C. N.
Co.'s steamers, leaving Duluth every
Friday. June 4 to July 80. To
Detroit and return $780,. Limit
Sept. 18th. g
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-06-30
Good quality potatoes SO cents
per bushel at the Peoples Meat Mar

ket.
Miss M. B. Wonzor, formerly Of
this city, IS expected tomorrow from
California, on a brief visit with
friends and relatives in this city.
G. F. Ross, the logger and cedar
dealer, came down last evening
from visit to his headquarters at
Kelliher and spent today in Bemidji.
G. v. Thomas, the present
proprietor Of the Hotel Stechman at
Tenstrike, spent yesterday in Be.
midi, returning to his home last
evening.
John Cam, the Blackjack logger.
cedar dealer and lumberman, came
down from his home this morning
and spent the day in the city on
business.
I. T. Pope, the light-haired hustler
who sells the Oliver typewriter,
departed this morning for Pine
River, after having done a good
stroke Of business in Bemidji.
Philip Medley, who was formerly
located in .Bemidji, with the Pills
bury Logging company, came to the
city last evening from his home at
Park Rapids and spent today here.
William Bulge, son of John Bulge
of Grand Forks, N. D., and Chester
Kelsey arrived in the city last night
from Grand Forks and will spend
several days at the summer resort at
Lakeside.
Will Collins, who has been playing
ball with the Bemidji ball team,
departed this morning for Little
Falls, where he will finish the
season with the Little Falls ball
team and will fill the position of
left fielder.
w. B. Sheffield of Crookston,
superintendent for the st. Anthony
& Dakota Elevator company, came
to the city last evening from a visit
at Menagha and Park Rapids, and
left this morning for his home at
Crookston.
John McDougall, the mayor of
Blackjack, came down from his
home this morning and spent today
in Bemidji visiting with old friends
and incidentally looking after some
matters at the court house in which
he is interested.
C. A.. Phelps, the Bass lake farmer
came in from Bass lake this morn
ing and spent the day here. Mr..
Phelps says that the bass are just
beginning to "nibble little," out
on the Bass lakes. and that he
expects they will be exhibiting a
voracious appetite within the next
ten days. Some of the finest black
bass ever seen in this state have
been taken from Big and Little Bass
lakes, which are only seven miles
northeast of this city, and but a
short distance from the northeast
shore of Lake Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-06-30
YEARS DEFICIT se2, 500, 900
Nearly Complete Figures Of Govern
ment Receipts and Expenditures.

Washington, June 30.-The excess
Of government disbursements over re-
ceipts for the fiscal year IS approx
mately $92,5O0,0O0. The customs re-
ceipts for the year will fall but little
short of $300,0OO,000 and the internal
revenue receipts will be about $245,
100000. The gain in customs receipts
over last year will be about $15,000,'
900, with loss of about 100000 in
internal revenue. The surplus for
June probably will reach $5,OO0,000.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Rancher Claims Damages.

BILLINGS, March 29.-An action "a
collect s4,508, damages alleged to have
been caused by a fire which was start
ed by sparks from a passing locomo.
tive, has been begun in the district
court by Henry Willis against the
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound
railway.
Willis is a we'll. known stockma an
and rancher residing in the northern
part of the country, and the complaint
relates that he is the owner of a ranch
lying along the Musselshell river. It
also states that on Nov. 16, 1908.
sparks from a locomotive belonging
to the defendan which was improper.
ly equipped and operated, set fire to
and destroyed so tons OF hay valued
at $500. 80 loads of alfalfa in bundles
and ready for thrashing valued at g.
loo: wagons, implements, orchards
and fruit trees, and the grass on
meadows and pasture lands making a
total OF the sum first mentioned, for
which judgment is demanded. The
case will be tried in the coming term
of the district court.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Creates Game Preserves.

HELENA, March 29.-Reserv atoms
OF land for the use of the department
of agriculture as preserves and breed
ing grounds for various birds are the
latest. Roosevelt, two weeks before
he retired, signed an order. dated
February %, reserving to the gov
ernment among other lands, the Will
low Creek reservoir on the Sun River
project in this state, and the land
surrounding it. The total reserv alton
includes four or five sections of land,
and the only thing it is subject to is
reclamation service uses, and any.
ones valid existing right.
Similar Withdrawals we're made on
reservoir sites in every state where
the reclamation service is operating.
Under the terms of the withdrawal it
is unlawful for any person to hunt,
trap, cure, wilfully disturb or kill any
bird OF any kind Whatever, or to take
eggs within the limits of the reserva.
ton except under the regulations of
the secretary Of agriculture.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Creditors Seek Fugitive Debtor.

BUTTE, March 3.-A sensation was
caused in the city today when it be-
came known through a petition fled
in the federal court asking that Nels
Olson be declared a bankrupt, that
the petition alleged that Olson had
absconded with two government
warrants, one for s35, o75 and a second
for 81, $50, drawn to his order, but
said to have been hypothecated to a
Butte bank.
Olson is proprietor of the Olson
block in this city, is a member of the
carriage firm of Olson & Christian,
and is a wellknown railroad and irri.
cation project contractor throughout
the northwest. Olson is one of the
pioneer business men of Butte and
has long been prominent in the com.
mercial life of this city. He formerly
was a partner of Nick Hughes in rail
road contracting. Until recently he
was engaged on a government irriga.
ton project in the eastern part of
of Montana, where he had a large
force of men employed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Cases Set For Trial,

Criminal and civil cases have beec
Get for trial in the district court al
follows:
State vs.. Henry Collins. grand lar.
ceny, April 20.
State vs.. John Bailey, assault,
April 81.
State vs.. VIM. H. Payne, burglary,
April %.
State vs. F. E. Meagher, burglary,
April %.
State vs.. w. H. Davis, burglary,
April %.
State vs., Theodore Hillstrom, ap.
peal from justice court, April 26.
State VS.. Oscar Ewing, April 26.
Thos. O'Hanlon Co. vs.. Ruhe and
Lange, April q.
j. A. Raiche vs.. j. r. Morrison,
April p.
Ester Deniff VS.. James Dewar, ct al.
April %.
James Dewar VS.. Samuel Denitf.
April %.
VIM. Hayward vs.. Benton Sheep
company, appeal from justice court,
April 20.
Andrew Progreba VS.. Ever Nelson
and Albert Thompson, April %.
Chas. Adams vs.. Nettie Adams,
divorce, April 80.
Emily G. Wood vs.. Royal S. Wood,
divorce. April 30.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07

were Col. j. II. Rice and wife, and
their two sons, James and Harry Rice,
who have been spending the winter
months in old Mexico.
A suit has been commenced in the
district court by j. b. Schmadeke
against r. }. Corcoran, to obtain
possession of a tract Of land near
Box Elder, Of which the plaintiff
claims to be the righful owner. The
complaint also asks judgment for
$3.50 damages.
Sheriff Bickle arrived from Chester
today with j. A. Arthur and w alter
Burton. two saloon men of Chester.
against whom charges OF violating
the anti.gambling law were recently
fled by the county attorney. The
defendant were arraigned before
Judge Tattan In the district court this
afternoon and, having entered pleas
OF guilty, each was given a fine of
800
w. .. Iowner, county attorney, re.
turned last evening from Harlem with
news OF the accidental death of Peter
Chourrout, q we'll konwn resident of
that vicinity. He was thrown from an
ore wagon that he was driving, while
at work near Landusky, sustaining a
broken back bone and other injuries
that resulted fatally about two hours
later. The remains we're taken to
Harlem for burial.
Now ia the time to replace your old
furniture with new goods from the
Chase store, at cost and less than cost.
Everything must be cold as soon as
possible, and everybody can save
money by purchasing goods from rs.
No matter what you want, we have 1t
IN stock. Come in and see, and you
will surely find something you need.
Miss Pratt is in charge of the dry
goods department and will give O
tempting prices on everything in that
line.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Will Build Missouri River Dams.

HELENA, March 30.-As soon az
construction equipment can be
brought to Wolf Greek work will be
started on the Al mile spur to Camp
Hotter, the site of the third dam of
the United Missouri River Power com.
psny. and will be completed within go
days. This was announced by Gen.
eral Manager M. H. Gerry, Jr., this
morning.
Meantime q corps of engineers will
be sent to Hotter to make tests and
borings of the river bed which will
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Ferry Boat for Sale,

The commissioner of Chouteau county will
sell at public sale, at the front door Of the court
house at rost Benton. Montana, on Monday,
with or without 800 feet Of N.inch wire cable
The boat IL, practically new, having been used
not to exceed four months; is most Substantially
built OF double three and two inch hr planking,
sible manner. It ie capable Of carrying two
four horse teams with trail wagons, loaded, or q
total capacity of 60 tons.
BY order Of the board of county commission.
ere. ". r. LEFT, County Clerk.
Fort Benton. Mont. March 4, 1903.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Public Sale Of Real Estate.

The chairman of the board of county commits.
sioners of Chouteau county, Montana. will offer
at public sale to the highest bidder for cash, at
the front door of the court house in Fort Benton,
Montana, between the hours of 2 and g O'Clock
p. m. of Friday, April l6, 1909, the following de-
scribed real estate, title to which has been &C.
quired by the county by tax deed, to-wit: The
south half of the southwest quarter and the north
half OF the southwest quarter of section Is, town
ship "a north. range S east, according TO the plat
books OF Chouteau county ON file in the Office of
the county clerk and recorder of Chouteau coun-
ty, Montana.
By order OF the board OF county commission.
ers. w, K, LEFT. County CLERK
Fort Benton, March II, 1909
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Notice to Taxpayers.

Taxes for the current fiscal year upon personal
property that 10 not secured by real estate are
office. The Montana law regarding these taxes
'The county treasurer must collect the taxes
on all personal property. and it shall be his duty
to notify the person or persons against whom
the tax is assessed that the amount of such tax
ts due and payable at the county treasurer's Of
flee. The treasurer must collect the taxes by
seizure and sale of any personal property owned
by the person or persons against whom the tax
is assessed
Owners OF personal property that is affected
by this provision of the state law should govern
themselves accordingly.
L. Q. HUDSON, County Treasurer.
March 30, 1909.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Public Sale Of Real Estate,

The chairman of the board of county commits.
sioners of Chouteau county, Montana, will offer
at public sale to the highest bidder for cash, at
the front door of the court house, in Fort Ben
ton, Mont, between the hours of 2 and 3 O'Clock
?. m. OF Monday. April -, 1909, the following
described real estate, title to which has been &C
CURED by the county by tax deed, to-wit: All of
the official plat of said townsite on file in the OF.
Montana.
By order OF the board of county commission
ere. W. X. LETT. Comfy CLERK.
Fort benton, March II. 1909.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Sheartno Plant for Sale.

$5OO.-l0-horsepower Morse-Fairbanks gaso-
line engine. good as new; also ten Stewart
shearing machines, shsfting, grinder, ETC., at SO
per cent; less than cost; used two seasons; ex-
tras on hand at cost. All machinery in good
running order. Have converted our machine
plant into q hand plant.
HARLEM SHEARING co.
Harlem. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07

ce put to work building more build
lngs for the accommod alton of large
crew OF men. Immediately after high
water construction work will be start.
ed and a force of between 1000 and
1000 men will be employed steadi.
ly at both Hotter and Hauser lake.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
For Rent or Sale.

A desirable ranch property, consisting of about
i,6OO acres of decided land with improvements,
1s ohered for rent for q term Of years, or will be
sold q tair valuation. Plenty OF hay, range and
everything necessary for q good sheep or cattle
ranch. Address J. r. MORRISON,
Landuekv. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Boar for Sale,

One full.blood o. l. G.. boar for sale. Skinned
from Michigan last summer, and can use him nd
longer. For price address
JOS. GONTIER, Big Sandy. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Ranch for Sale,

A we'll located ranch on Highwood. consisting
OF about $50 acres and improvements, is offered
for sale: Also work horses, farm utensils and
other Things necessary for ranching. For par-
ticulars address
THEODORE D~ANIELSEN,
Highw0od, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Stallion for Sale.

A vel! bred Clydesdale stallion for sale. -Four
good condition. Price $500. Address
HANS ANDERSON, Big Sandy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Bulls for Sale,

Two Galloway bull calves, one q year old, and
one 10 months old, all of them registered. Will
sell reasonable If taken soon. Address
III ROSS. Ada. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Situation Wanted.

BY . competent middle-sged man, . situation
on 9 ranch, where there 10 irrigation, Rardeninp.
milking cows and such work. Address "C,''
care Of River Press,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
8uns for Sale.

For sale, 9 few head Of yearling Hereford bulls
also Q heavy work team, which can be seen q
my ranch at Lost Lake. For particulars address
j. O. PATTERSON, Fort Benton,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07

1909 styles of wall paper at T. G.
g. Bro, Ltd, +
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07

Two residen ces for sale, one with all modern
improvements. For particulars apply to
G. II. EVERS, Fort Benton
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
New Blacksmith Shop.

Having bought the blacksmith shop next to
LsBarre's stables, the undersigned requests q
share of public patronage
]. W. LARSEN.
Formerly with c. E.. Sheldon, Fort Benton,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
CASTOR|A
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s, esss go Of &MMZZM
For Sale or Rent,
Residences For Sale,

three-room house, with furniture, and goot
outbuildings. Apply at this ONCE.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
Seed Oats for Sale.

A limited quantity Of White Russian seed oats
for sale. For particulars address
G. w, BUCK. Fort Benton.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-14
COMPUTING PAY IN THE ARMY.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
sfT- read with much interest your article in
to-dav's issue. Army and Navy Notes-Pay Ia0le
MYSTERIES which concludes as follows;
ANY change IN the present law would cause
r-sa- confusion IN payments and greater liability
70 error would he a detriment TO the government
znd z-e~k no material benefit TO any individual II
evidently requires great vigilance TO keep some one
from imposing this awkward arrangement upon Ilie
rnilitarv-laval disbursing officers
Mearirg the effort to change the law which now
-sckops all months as thirty-day months ana one
DAYS nav as one-thirtieth Of a month 5 pay -
This law now applies 10 all government salaries -
ma interest You to know how IL works OUT IN ae'
= II an officer succeeds TO an Office on
-. Sc day Of z month he viii receive no pay TOT
.hs, a., IS his predecessor has drawn II all lor
,hs+ rnontf-that is. he has been palu "'-oo'i,7'
II 4a should take Up his Office on FEBRUARY 10 ne
,su receive only 1S-S0ths or 14-3oths OF a mont"
rsx-not 50 many 2S-SGths or 29-S0ths Ihe govern
-,s,+ saves the difference. Under the laws gov
rnirp leaves Of abseIce of diplomatic and consula'
officers they can have only sixty days IeaNe Ol d"
sance under pay in any one calendar year ANY eA-
tension heyond sixty days is without pay II q
minister or consul arrives home, say, on Ju-S o.
;s s5z-v dsvs will expire September .. ana al
though under the rules OF the State Department
he should receive sixty days pay. when ne MAKES
snpljcatton 10 the Treasury Department ne mus
rhsr ne viii receive only hfty-eight days pay Is
-,e -davs July 81 and August 81, although counteo
~, -ba Treasury in the leave of absence, are not
counted for pay. Consequently, the officer loses
tzo DAYS pay. II would seem that as lie was
granted sixty DAYS leave under pay ne sloul"
-. ,,,s4-ea six-v davs- pay on September 2S. or
n tzt * not feasible. then that his leave should De
-eckons6 On the basis Of sixty salary days-lhat Is
,,nfil se3re7bcr % II Is anomalous 70 count Sky
davs' leave Of absence under pay as granted ulIue
ore stat,,te Law and Yet give only nfty-elsIl Gays
-, ,-5s-. s,o-Fe- law the law now under discus
sisn THIS IS of course. only one example Of no"
n works but is sufcian- to show whether or not a
change would work material benefit TO any lnal-
- - -. ONE WHO KNOWS.
Nsw YORK March 6 1919.