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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Expect Big Floods.

According to old-time residents Of
the upper country, there is an un.
usually heavy deposit of snow in the
mountains. a condition which pro.
misses high water in the various
streams as soo as warm weather
prevails. A local news item in the
Helena Record says:
If there is a spell of hot weather in
May it is predicted by the prospeotors
ranchers and others whose vocations
take them into the mountains, that
there will be a repetition of the dis
astrous floods of q year ago which
did millions of dollars worth of dam
age.
Every mountain man who comes to
town reports there is more snow in the
hills now than they ever saw before.
All this month it has been showing
almost every day in the hills and
practically one of it has melted. So
deep is IT. that the only method of
moving about is on snowshoes or skis.
A saddle horse is swallowed up in the
white banks. StOckmen who have
been wont to Craze their cattle and
horses in the mountains have not been
able to turn them out yet. The feed is
buried deep beneath several feet of
snow.
Whether Montana 10 to again expert.
a complete decentralization of her
railroads, and the consequent hard.
ship imposed upon every industry in
the state. is said to depend solely up.
on the May weather. II it remsins
comparatively cool the snow will melt
slowly and the streams will not be.
come raging torrents. But If there IL
q spell OF hot weather every mountain.
side will become Q broad stresm and
It will be an utter impossibility for
the streams to carry It Ill.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
CIRCUS CHILDREN.
Tho Making Of Acrobats Begins at an
EARLY Age.

Tho Making Of Acrobats Begins At an
Early Age.
1t IL nothing unusual for the larger
circuses to carry thirty and forty chill.
dren, ranging all the way from mere
babies to boys and girls Of fifteen and
sixteen years of age The majority
are travelling with their parents, both
the father and mother doing daily duty
in the ring, and while often they are
trained to follow In the steps Of their
elders they are seldom allowed to per
form In public.
1T Is q common belief among circus
men that the performer whose training
is not started until after the age Of six
Will seldom make a distinctive record.
Following the afternoon show l often
saw groups of boys, some Of whom
could not have been over four and five
years old, practicing rudimentary SON.
ersaults and hand springs, while their
parents looked on with a gratiled
smile. These were the families Of the
circus aristocracy. who treasure the
records Of their ancestors with the
pride OF a son in his fathers sword and
who e no more inspiring calling for
their W children than that of the
great white canvas.
Not that their education is neglected
In other respects. Several Of the fami-
lies often hire an Neutrality-suspicious.
n OF the performers who has the
time and ability for such work-to
coach their children in the standard
studies. One circus has a travelling
school for the youngsters. II they are
to be 'acrobats, they are to be educated
acrobats.-Bohemian Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
A Sponge That Works.


Here Is a clever notion-a fog BELL
said an old New England fisherman.
On a bleak. gray afternoon they
stood at the seashore-the old man and
his city cousin from Boston. A great
bell hung from a scaffold, and unde,
a metal cover hung a great sponge.
"Thts here machinery Is wound up
regular" the fisherman explained, "and
this here sponge h kept under cover &c
as the rain can't get at It. In dry
weather, Materially, the sponge is dry
and light; in foggy, though, It gets
heavy with fog solicitations, Just
heavy enough for to press down the
lever that starts the machinery a-goins.
Then. ding-dong. ding-dong, sounds the
bell In the fog, savin' many a fisher.
man from wreck on this rock bound
coast"-Exchange.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19

Fresh lemons, oranges, lettuce, rad,
ishes, celery and Florida grape fruit
constantly on hand At the Chase store
Also fresh nuts Of ell kinds.
Bargains in either ranch or town
property al be found at Sayre's
Real Estate Agency. See our list Of
offerings before looking elsewhere.
The primary department of the pub.
lie schools held q "Mother Goose
Convention" this afternoon, to which
q large mum Der OF adult and juvenile
visitors were invited. The little folks
gave q very creditsble entertainment.
Frank Fell surprised his friends by
returning from Great Falls last even.
ing with q bride, who was formerly
Miss Margaret A. Thomas, of this
city. They we're married in Great
Falls q few days ago, the ceremony be.
Ing performed by Rev. Myuard, OF
the Episcopal church.
Constable J. II. Miewald arrived
from Chinook today with Tom Tucker.
alias James Fletcher, who is wanted
In Wallowa county, Oregon, on a
charge OF attempting to commit muir.
der. The arrest was made on instruc.
lions telegarphed by the Sheriff
Marvin. of the above named county.
The accused was working at the
Sprinkle ranch on Clear creek when
taken into custody.
Official notice was received from
Helena today that the state board Of
stock commissioners has appointed
l. M. Rogers, of Big Sandy, stock
inspector for Chouteau county, and
that Thomas Mcdonald has been ap.
pointed to q similar position in Val.
ley county. The appointments, It is
believed. will be satisfactory to nor.
thern Montana stockmen.
Word wss received from Great
Fall last evening by Geo. L. Over.
field. president the Shonkin Stock
association. announcing the death
OF DR.. j. A. Stauf1er, who
had been under treatment at Columbus
hospital for about q month. DR..
Stauffer was the government veteriu.
airy inspector for this district, and
had an extensive acquaintance among
Chouteau county stockmen.
For real bargains in dry goods.
clothing, boots and shoes, furniture,
hardware and groceries, 60 to the
Chase store. Miss Pratt is in charge
OF the dry goods department and is
holding special sales every day. All
goods are new and have been kept in
the best manner by experienced clerks.
There are no shop worn goods in our
store, as they have all been bought
within the past two years, and there
are no out-of.date goods such 40 you
find in older establishments. We can
save you money on everything, and it
will pay you to come early as we are
selling the goods right along and you
may be too late to get what you want.
This chance to get goods so cheap
will not last long, as the stock must
De closed out as soon as possible. =
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Shearlns Plant for Sale.

$500. -l0-horsepower Morse Fairbanks gaso
line engine, good a. new; also ten 6tewar
shesring machines. shafting, grinder, ETC., at 81
per cent; less than cost; used two seasons; ex
tras on hand ct cost. All machinery in gooi
plant into o hand plant.
HARLEM sHEARING co.
Hap1Am Mout
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Seed Oats for Sale,

A limited quantity of White Russian seed oats
for sale. For particulars address
G. w. BUCK. Fort Rent0n
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Stallion for Sale,
Bulls for Sale.

Two-year-old Percheron stallion for sale. 1,
quire at CENTER MEAT MARKET.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Bulls for Sale.

Two Galloway bull calves. one 4 year old. And
one Is months old, all Of them registered. wiz
sell reasonable II taken soon. Address
ALEX ROSS, Ada, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Stallion for Sale,

A we'll bred Clydesdale stallion for eale. Four
good condition. Price $500. Address
HANS ANDERSON. Big Sandy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Residences For Sale,

Two residences 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, 1909-05-19
Team for Sale,

A good work team for sale. Inquire at the
ranch OF the Northwestern Live Stock company,
or j. II. EVERS. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19

Fine Book and Job Printing . spe-
:iolty 1t the RIVER PRESS once,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
For Sale.

One double-seat spring wagon and one 12-inch
pIow, both new, for sale. Apply at the Center
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19

Over 100000 In use giving perfect satisfaction
has demonstrated this to be the most perfect
Disc Bearing ever devised. They are made in Oft.
|7-ft. and SIT. sizes.
The disc hub, or flange, and cones are thoroughly
chilled, making them hard and smooth as glass.
Thin washers placed between the cones of bearing
permit Of the most accurate adjustment.
By means of a pressed steel, removable dust cap
on concave side of disc and a yielding, spring pressed
metal washer on the convex side, we give you prac-
tically a dust-proof bearing, nearer perfection in
this respect than any disc bearing on the market.
Our frames have an angle steel bar across the
rear, making a complete circuit tongues connect
ing both front and rear and to axle with axle box.
Large size drills have six axle bearings. Hopper is
thoroughly strapped, bolted and trussed to frame.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Cattle For Sale,

About 45 head of stock cattle for sale. Partie
desiring to purchase apply to
NEWTON SHEPHERD. Highwood. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
For Rent or Sale,

A desirable ranch property, consisting of about
1900 acres of decided land with improvements
is offered for rent for a term of years, or will be
sold at fair valuation. Plenty of hay, range and
everything necessary for a good sheep or cattle
ranch. Address j, r, MORRISON.
IaudusIv ATont
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19

For sale, 9 few head of ~yearling Hereford bulls
which can be seen at my ranch at Lost take
For particulars address
J. y. PATTERSON, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-19
Notice to the Public

All those who ave indebted to Wallace Z
Chase are requested to settle their accounts al
soon as possible. Goods will hereafter be SOLE
for cash only, at reduced prices.
H. j. WACKERLIN, Trustee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 26.-
George W Jarrett has been appointed
postmaster at Deer-Court, Stephens
county, vice V. A. White, resigned
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
THE BA r RE r

Copyrighted, 1908, by
Harper q Brothers.
All rights reserved.
Published March, 1905.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
FRANCE TO PROHIBIT
USE OF GUILLOTINE

CARPENTRAS, France, Jan. S.-The
second execution in France under the re-
ytyal of the law Of capital punishment
took place here today and although the
scenes accompanying it were less regret
table than those attending the quadruple
execution at Bethune, January IL, never
theless, they were distinctly unpleasant
and they undoubtedly will hasten parlia-
mentary action towards making future
executions private.
The guillotine was erected on public
square alongside the prison. The localt-
" was cordoned with soldiers who effect
ually blocked all the streets, but an Inn
patient crowd which had assembled dur
ing the night demanded that 1t be given
a chance to witness the decapitation.
Some of the people climbed up on ladders
from which they kept the others inform
ed of the details of the proceedings, while
the windows OF the houses overlooking
the square were damned with people.
The condemned. a man named Remy
Danverse, who had cruelty shot an aged
farmer and his wife, was first made
aware of his fate by the yells Of the
crowd that surrounded the prison. He
came out of the prison yard with livid
face and staring eyes and 1t was neces-
sary to make use of force to get him to
! the guillotine and his head in position for
the fall of the blade.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
COJET II VIRGINIA .
DENIES ROADS PLEA

RIcHNCND. We. Jan. 2T.-The rail-
roads were today refused the right OF APP
peal 20 the state Supreme court OF APP
peals in the fwO-csnt rate matter.
The roads now rave two courses open
TO them They can either go into the
United States circuit court OF appeals. and
have the case heard at length. or they can
90 TO tie corporation commission and
make application Tor Q revision OF the
rates on the ground that the roads are
losing money. IL they so to the United
States circuit court Of appeals. and there
IL a new hearing. the entire dispute Will
come up on its merits. and be heard by
that tribunal. and be finally carried TO
the United States supreme court.
Pending FINAL adjudication. the two-cent
passenger rate will obtain in the state OF
Virginia. in accordance with the contract
made between the governor and the state
ofnciaIs and the railroads some time ago.
The decision Of the court in refusing 10
grant the appeal was on the ground that
the roads had not complied with the laws
Of the state by making the application
within the prescribed one year provided
hy the legislation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
FOUR PERSONS DIE
In HOTEL FLAMES

FORT WORTH, Tex. Jan 26-Four
men were burned OF suffOcated 70 death
and another fatally burned here today IN
! IRE which Quilted the Southern hotel
on Jones street. opposite the Santa Fe
passenger station
An explosion OF a gasoline stove
caused the FIRE. which also heavily dam
aged six other buildings in the same
block All were frame structures and the
IRE spread rapidly.
The dead have not vet been identified.
The bodies were found near the windows
where they were trying TO escape Sew
eraI women employees OF the hotel SUI
fered slight burns. The dead are all be-
lieved 10 have been railroad employees.
List of the Victims
The dead:
MILAN HAMILTON. OF Cleburn, Tex
CHARLES BRYANT, OF Fort Worth
JOSEPH VAUGHAN. OF 81. Louis.
DR. PETTY HUGO. Oklahoma
Injured:
]. B. Manning. OF Dallas.
W. S. stegan and wife
ATiss Lou Alexander.
After the explosion only a few minutes
elapsed until the hotel was entirely wrap
ped IN flames. Efforts TO awaken the
5 sleeping men failed -he police fired their
revolvers as a last resort and II is be-
lieved this awCke them, but too late 10
save their lives
j. b Manning. of Dallas. risked his
life and dragged out the bodies Of Bryant
and Petty Manning was forced 10 leap
through a sheet OF flame TO safety and
n doing so fell. injuring one of his
limbs.
Mrs. ". S. StegsE was ili in bed and
was forced to rush through the flames
she Is now in a state OF collapse. -Four
persons saved their lives by jumping
from the thi-d story OF the hotel TO q
roof adjoining the building. Is feet below
1lr. vaughan's wife and two children had
Just arrived from St Louis today tc
Join him but were not in the hotel Al
the time OF the fire
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

state that do not use convicts.
Governor Smith, 1t is understood, con-
siders that the law Is clear on the sub
Iject. The construction which he is said
to place on It gives the prison depart
ment Of the state full authority to retain
all of the money collected for convict
hire, II needed for its own expenses. The
appropriation act Of 1907. which gave to
the department its $4,000 annual allow
ance, provided that the money should
come from the hire of convicts, and that
after II had been set aside for the prison
departments expenses, the balance
should be apportionel among the counties
of the state not using convicts, for ex-
penditure by those counties for purposes
of schools or roads as they might elect.
Attorney General Hart has no opinion
on the subject. The matter has not been
referred to him yet, he says, and he has
not studied 1t. s
State School Commissioner Pound says
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
PICTURES OEAUTOISTS
FOR R0GUES' CALLER I

CHICAGO. Jan 26.-Chief O'Brien OF
the city detective bureau. has devised a
new scheme for curing automobiles OF
the scorching habit. He proposes to es-
fablish a rogues gallery for reckless
chauTeurs. The inspiration for the in
vention was born OF the manner I'm which
Miss Emma WinkeIman was killed Sun
day night.
Reckless driving in Chicago Is going to
stop" says the captain Beginning today
i intend TO start a gallery OF these Eel
lows who persistently violate the law
shall keep a list Of their names to-
gether with an account OF the accidents
for which they have been responsible.
III use IL not only to get heavier
sentences for them when they are brought
into court. but to keep them out Of jobs
/ figure that no decent citizen wants q
hire a chauffeur who has killed or MAIN
ed several persons
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
An Easy Way to
Cure CataFFh
DR.. Blosser, of Atlanta, Ca, Cures
Catarrh by a Pleasant Remedy,
and VIII Mail Trial Treat
ment Free.

Those who have long doubted whether
there really is successful reemdy for
catarrh viii be glad 10 learn that DR..
BlossCr. or Atlanta. Gs.. has discovered
y metacd whereby catarTh can be Grad
icatec 10 the very last symptom.
He will send a free sample BY mail TO
AIRY nan OF woman sUfering with ca
tarrh bronchitis. asthma. catarrhal
deafness. ChrOni~ colds. stopped-up feel
ing ir' rose and throat. difficult breath
irg. or any or the many symptoms of ca
rarrt.
Or. Blosser's Remedy is radically DIFF
feren. from all others. being simple.
harness inexpensive and requiring no
INSTRUMENT CT apparatus or any kind.
II Won wish a demonstration OF what
this ieiuarkaAlo remedy viii do. send your
name and address 70 Dr.. ]. ". Blosser.
n Walton Street. Atlanta Ca. and
you viii receive by return mail free
package and an Illustrated booklet Write
before you forget H.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
WIFE HEARS HUSBAND
KILL SELF OVER PHONE

NEW YORK Jan 36-Peter wamboId
shot himself dead in a telephone booth
IN a Brooklyn drug store last night after
calling Up his wife and instructing her
20 listen for the SHOT. Il am going 10
kin myself. as 1 can't stand things any
longer. he said over the telephone.
A moment later a shot rang out and
Wambold rolled from the booth dead.
There was a bullet wound in his right
temple. Hrs. Wambold said that she
could not explain her husbands action
but that he was respondent recently af-
ter receiving a letter from a brother in
Germany.
Three letters found In the dead mans
pockets. two addressed to relatives abroad
and one 10 an insurance company were
rot opened
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
HOW,S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. ]. CHENEY G. Co., Toledo, y.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood anu nu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. ..
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
NO CONVICT MONEY TO
BE APPORTIONED

1t is accepted as a sound probability
that none of the moneys yet to be col
lected from convict lessees for hire OF
the states felony men during the last
quarter of 1908 or for the first quarter
of 1909 will be left as a balance for APP
portIonment among the counties of the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

Ask All Questions Like It Is Much Easier to Answer Que
tons to Correct An
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

that the counties that do not use con-
victs made up their yearly sheets for 1908
on the understanding that they would get
their share of the balance left over from
convict hire. The majority Of the coun-
ties benefting by this apportionment,
Commissioner Pound believes, employ the
funds on Improvement Of their roads.
Those counties that use the funds so re-
ceived for school purposes have other
sources of revenue for the same expense
and Commissioner Pound belieevs that r.
would not result in the closing up OF any
great number of schools. If any at all
The apportIonment of convict lease
money among some counties is in addition
to the shares received by all the coun-
ties in the state school fund.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
REWARD is OFFERED FOR
ALABAMA LYNCHERS

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 26.-Governor B..
B. Conner has offered a reward of $3.50
and ordered rigid investigation of the
lynching of the negro here last Satur-
day morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
READ THIS.

DoTHAN. Ala--we have been selling
the Texas Wonder for years. and recon-
mend - TO any One suffering with any
kidney trouble as being the best remedy
We eve sod. J. r. YOUNG Sold by all
Druggists Price 81 By mail from St
Louis "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES
 APpLAUDs THE NEGROES

New York. May so---John Temple Graves. formerly of Georgia politics anu journalism and now a New York newspaper editor, praised the negro today In an address, at Carnegie Hall at an educational rally for the benefit of Morris Brown College, a negro in- stitution of Atlanta.
 MT. Graves thinks the negroes are showing more wisdom in their efforts to solve the race problems than are woman suffragettes in their campaign for a legally recognized right to vote He also commended the attitude of the negro railroad firemen in the Georgia Railroad strike just settled. He sail:
 T deem 1t of remarkable credit to the black race and @ tribute to the work being done by both whites and blacks towards uplifting the negro, that the negroes have resorted to no violence in connection with the recent strike In Georgia. It is an evidence that the negro Is struggling patiently, and l say they are acting wiser in their efforts to uplift the negro race than are white women in their crusade for suffrage, because the women have resorted to force.
 'The negroes stand a good show. to win. and are winning, whereas if they adopt the tactics being pursued by wo- man suffragettes, prompt and ignomt- nous failure would ring down the cur tain on hopeless efforts"
 After his words of praise for the black, MT. Graves hastened to reiter- ate his antipathy toward anything like racial equality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
TO ENTERTAIN MAsONs.
Savannah Already PIannlns for Gsn-

Savannah Already Planning for Gen~
 eraI Royal Arch Chapter.
 Savannah, Ga, May So.-Preliminary steps were taken today to welcome and care for the 800 delegates expected in Savannah early in November to at tend the general Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States.
 A Walton. Columbus, Ga. W. F. Rowe Augusta, Ga, and W. G. Eng land. Cedartown, Ga. officers. con ferred with Col. J. c. Postell of Sa- yannah. who Is chairman of the exec utive Commission that has the com ing chapter convention in charge.
 While the arrangements are of courss incomplete, 1t is stated that the en- tertainment will be elaborate.