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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
The Difference Of a Letter.

4 professor In the University of Ber-
lin who came to this country a year
ago was much surprised when he
Travelled in a sleeping car to be asked
by the porter for his berth ticket.
my birth ticket?" he said. Il have
my passport, I have my letter of cred
1t, and l have eve in my trunk my
certificate Of vaccination, but why the
railroad should want my birth ticket I
do not see."
But" said the porter, II must know
whether you have upper or lower
BERTH"
Upper, of course" said the German.
Look at my passport. Does it not
say, We'll and highly born?'"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
A Sartorial Reflection,

A young clergyman on his first ap-
pearance in the pulpit made a faux
pas IN a sermon directed against the
very human fault Of vanity. MANY a
good woman comes into Gods house
to show off perhaps she doesn't quite
realize it, but the fact is unchanged-
to show off her best Clothes" Then
he glanced across the crowded pews
and added, II am thankful, dear
friends, to see that none Of you has
come here for so unworthy a reason"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Not Modesty.

Blox-Bimberly is exceedingly mod
est, isn't he? Knox-I hadn't noticed
1t. Blox-Well, he never talks about
himself. Knox-Oh, that isn't mod
esty. It's observation-disclosures News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Timber and Stone Land Final Proof

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Dec. s, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that
WILLIAM H.. EMBLETON,
OF Fort Benton, Montana, who, on November p,
1908, made timber and stone sworn statement
serial No. O19S2, for the So SWA, NEA SWA
section 20, township q north, range east, MOI
tana meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make final proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Chas. IL. Boyle, U. s,
commissioner, at his office in Fort Benton, Mon
tana, on the 18th day of February, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: William Har-
rison. William Collins, Francis NJ. Mcclure and
Alfred LaBarre, all of Fort Benton, Montana.
]. N. BURLINGAME. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Went Ono Better,

Went Ono Better.
did you hear how Mrs. Winnout got
the better of Mrs. Getthere on her new
haiti"
mo. HOw?"
when she learned that Mrs. Get
there's hat was as big as hers she took
the trimming off the hat, put it on the
box the hat came in and wore the box"
Town Topics.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
4 Winner.

Iommy-Ma, may l play make blieve
that I'm en%tertainin' another little how
Ma-Certainly, dear. Tommy-An
right: gimme some cake for him Their
Philadelphia Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
He Might.

PA, would you go up in an airship
II you had a chance"
WELL replied Mr.. Henpeck as he
looked around cautiously to assure
himself that he would not be over
heard, Il might If 1 could be assured
that no ladies would be admitted
Chicago Record Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Tom and jerry.

Tom and Jerry.
Tom Reed and Jerry Simpson, the
noted Populist congressman, were
great friends. Their good relationship
came after this incident:
Say, jerry" said Reed one day,
"why are you a Populist?
For the same reason,' said Simp-
son, that you are a Republican. A
majority of the people Of our respec-
tive districts are Of our way Of think
ing.'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
A Doubtful Euture.

higgins has developed a habit of
saying rude and sarcastic things"
YES" answered Miss Cayenne. 81
am waiting to see whether he is going
to be recognized as a great bore or a
social NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
D'Ennery's Wit.

0'Ennery's Wit.
The Empress Eugene once asked
D'Ennery, the French dramatist, after
the performance Of one Of his plays at
the Tuileries, "How did your heroine
get the poison that was SO necessary
for the denouement?" "Ah, your maj
esty." said D'Ennery, that's just what
I've never succeeded in getting her to
tell"
Another time the directors of a the
alter where his drama, "The Two Or
phans," was being rehearsed asked
him what he was dissatisfied with.
"Oh," he replied, "it's only that each
of you has got an imbecile for a part
ner."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Rocky Mountain Bell Tel. Co.
I &. LONG & co.,
Opposite Park Hotel,
Great Falls. Mon,

Our speciality is buying sheep
on orders for Dur customers. II
ycu have any for sale for deliv.
cry i'm the spring, or after shear.
ing. write us giving description
and price.
We make no charges.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Practical Economy.

+ractIcaI Economy.
If you would succeed in business
never spend a cent more than you
earn. No matter how small your
earnings, you should master this art.
I use the word art advisedly, as so
many young men appear to fritter
away without SO much as a thought
all their earnings.-Marshall Field.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Other Than the Seasnn

Don't you think it is just lovely to
enjoy the fall In an auto?"
perhaps, but I don't enjoy the ones
have had out Of it."-Baltimore
American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13

could hardly feel much confidence
IN a man who had v Leen imposed
upon.-Hare.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
After The Failure.

0FeST VU0 TdTJUTe.
Mrs. Scraggs-My husband hasn't a
dollar in the world, and / think I am
entitled to a divorce.
Mrs. Baggs-On what grounds?
Mrs. Scraggs-On the ground that l
married him for money.-Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Why Not2

Why Not?
Lawyer-Do l understand you to say
that you are acquainted with both par.
ties in this case?
Witness - Why-er-I don't know
whether you do or not. Do I hear you
ask me the question?LChicago Trib.
Inc
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Alfred knaw.

Alfred Knew.
Gan you tell us what auto-sugges-
ton is, Alfred?"
"Yessum. It's when mamma keeps
hintin' to papa that a lot Of our friends
are buyin' motor cars."-Kansas City
Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
yonah's Dilemma.

Jonah's Dilemma.
Whale-What are you going to tell
your wife when you get home?
Jonah| don't know. I don't SUD-
pose she would believe me If l should
tell her that I had been to a fish din
ner.-Bohemian Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
Possible Cause

0SSE0IO OdOSSs
Roderick-I see they have discovered
some new green spots on Mars.
Van Albert-That so? Bet the green
hat craze has struck that planet too
Chicago News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-13
A Lot For thu Monav

A Lot For tho Money.
And you complained Of the cost of
your wife's new hat?"
yes answered the philosophic man,
but that was before l saw how big
1t was.'-Washington Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
RESPITE GIVEN THE ROOSTER
ANOTHER HEARING TO BE HAD
ON CHICKEN LAW.
Commissioner Mcfarland Recon-
mends Suspension Of Regulation
Until Poultry Men Have Say.

A respite has been granted to the
Growing rooster. The appraised hand OF
the headsman will pause in its work of
decapitation The potpies will be sus-
pended for a time and the lordly resident
of so many Washington back yards will
once again assume his authoritative mien
for a time at least. For this the rooster
can thank Commissioner mcfarland.
When the Commissioner arrived at his
Office today he was shown a commune
cation from T. Stockton Gaddess, presi-
dent of the Poultry Protective Associa-
ton of the city, In which the Commits
sioners were asked to give committee
of the association a hearing as soon as
practicable after the conclusion OF their
work on the annual estimates.
In commenting on the request the Com
missioner said that although full oppor-
tunity was given during the months that
this matter was under consideration for
the association members to present their
views. another hearing would be given.
In conclusion he says: Meanwhile
recommend suspension of action in cases
where owners have been notified to re-
move their poultry Immediately"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
MR5(ooK ArzDG mDRErS DIt1oBRorHrE sOrDR I sos
cerrz1eH1DYlEs5 1929 ALL ReHrsREsEEvrD
TYPHOID fever ON INCREASE
TOTAL OF 1876 CASES NOW IN
THE DISTRICT.
Rise in the Death Rate Among Col
ored People Due to Pulmo.
nary Diseases.

Typhoid fever in the District, accordihs
to Health Officer Woodward's report for
the last week, is on the increase. The
total number Of cases shows an increase
of eight. During the past week there
were twenty-seven new cases, and nine
teen were discharged. This leaves 136
cases at the present time under observa-
ton. There were forty-one cases reported
during the corresponding week last year.
The total number was 21S.
There was a general reduction in the
number of contagious diseases cases
during the week. with the exception Of
typhoid fever and diphtheria. The
changes observed in each of the report
able contagious diseases are given in de-
tail as follows: Diphtheria cases were
increased from 0 to 10. Eight new cases
were reported and two discharged. Scar
let fever cases were decreased from 81
to 70. There were nine new cases report
ed and twelve discharged. There were
two cases of smallpox discovered one OF
which had recovered before coming under
the observation of the health department.
This case was, therefore. discharged from
quarantine after disinfeetiOn, and there
remains but one case under treatment.
Twelve new whooping cough cases were
registered and eighteen were discharged.
There are now 100 cases on hand, a re-
duction of six cases since the beginning
of the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
Cop with nE-HAM INDICTED
FOUR COUNTS IN GRAND JURY
CHARGE AGAINST VAN DEVER.
He's Now Out on 81, 800 Bail-List
Of True Bills Against
Other Transgressors.

Former Policeman Seth w. Van Dever
who was arrested in Georgetown recently
while homeward bound with a ham, was
indicted by the grand jury today for
housebreaking. There are four counts in
the indictment. one of which recites the
theft of the above mentioned ham. valued
at 81. from Fisher & Co.'S grocery store
on Wisconsin avenue.
1t was while leaving this store that
Van Dever was arrested by Inspectors
Boyle and Wilson. The policeman, who
was on duty in the seventh precinct at
the time. was taken to the station house
and suspended, and his uniform stripped
of its insignia.
Van Dever waived a hearing in the
Police Court and got out on $500 bail.
Bill Against a Snatcher.
Herman Johnson, colored, was indicted
for pocketbook snatching. According to
the story of his victim, Miss Alice NJ.
Reading. she was walking out 10Th street,
near Dupont Circle, July IS last. when
a man sneaked up behind her and snatch
ed her pocketbook, containing a handker-
chief. three or four street car tickets
and % cents In money. johnson was ar
rested, and. it Is claimed, was identified
NY d HdH VINO neard the woman scream
and saw the suspect run by him.
List Of Indictments.
Other indictments returned include the
following:
John Harris, alias William Robinson.
assault with dangerous weapon; Joseph
Mack. robbery; Forrest Elmore, robbery;
Marie Mcdonald, grand larceny; Walter
A. Williams. grand larceny: Leslie Fry,
carnal knowledge; Albert Edmunds, alias
Albert Edwards, grand larceny: Thomas
brown. alias Elmore Williams. grand
larceny: Harry Brown. grand larceny:
Kirby Jones. housebreaking. larceny;
James Hampshire. alias John r. Corn
well. robbery; Charles Dorsey, alias
Ernest Boston, and Raymond Hughes,
HOUSEKEEPING and larceny: Osborne Riley
and Edward Skinker, robbery; John 3.
McGrath. false pretenses forgery: Ed
ward Chase. selling liquor without license.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22

craft was bearing down upon his ship,
doing honor to Robert E. Peary, the man
he had aided to victory.
1t was not an expression of complaint
or detection. not some wall of purpose
defeated. but the outburst of a man who
had made a sudden resolution to achieve
the dream of his life or pay his greatest
forfeit.
Tries to Keep Counsel.
When he was approached by a news
paper correspondent he was the usual
hard-exterior seafaring man, who had
received orders not to discuss anything
that was vital to his master. Only curt
replies would he give to any questions.
What are you going to do now? Have
you any plans for the future?"
Il guess I'll have to go back"
go back? Go back where?"
This was the key that seemed to open
the 1oodgates of his innermost sentiments
and laid bare his soul for a fleeing mo-
ment.
Go back up north. There Is nothing
for me. I'm not good for anything else.
and I've got to go back. Man. you don't
know what it is. You've got to go up
there to understand.
II knew the commander was going to
get there. 1 never doubted 1t for a mo-
ment II l had l would not have gone.
L would have got some job as the cap
tain of a vessel where l could have earn
ed much more.
II really didn't think 1 would have to
go back until had reached the SSth par
go back; that he had decided to take
Matt Henson.
Bitter Disappointment.
"I-well, it was bitter disappoint-
ment. got up early the next morning
while the rest were asleep and started
north alone.
Il don't know, perhaps I cried little.
I guess perhaps I was just little crazy
then.
Il thought that perhaps 1 could walk
the rest Of the way alone. 1t seem med so
near
Here I had come thousands of miles
and 1t was only little over hundred
more to the pole.
Commander Peary figured on five
marches more, and it seemed as If 1
could make it alone, even If l didn't have
any dogs or food or anything:
II felt SO strong 1 went along for five
miles or SO. and then I came to my senses
and knew l must go back.
They were up at the camp then and
getting ready to start. Never mind
whether there were any words or not.
II told the commander If 1 was going to
be any hindrance and perhaps make a
failure of it l would turn around and go
back He said I must go, so l had to
do it.
IT didn't know that 1 was not going
to the pole until the last moment. 1
thought this time that at last I was
going to get there, and then the COM
mander said l had to go back; that he
had decided to take Matt Henson instead
of me.
I'm going back: I'm going back to the
north pole. and I'll never die happy un-
til I get it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
MUST WATCH PRISONERS.
Coroner's Jury Makes Suggestions al
Lewis INQUEST.

There should be policeman at each
station house to do nothing but look
after the prisoners. according to the coro-
ner's jury which today investigated the
death of Charles Lewis, colored, who
hanged himself in cell at the fifth pre-
cinct station.
The jury was composed Of James Cum
ningham, Henry Saur, j. o. Verhmeyer,
Robert Shobel. Maurice Mcdaniel and E.
E. Ramey.
The fact that q number Of prisoners in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
CABINET TO RESIGN.
Wekerle Ministry at Budapest IN
able to Survive Crisis.

BUDAPEST. September 22.-The resig.
nation Of the Alexander Wekerle ministry
was decided upon at cabinet council
held today. The difficulties which led
to the resignation of the first Wekerle
cabinet April u Of this year still exist.
and the ministry has remained In cffice
to the present time only on the special
solicitation of the emperor-king, Francis
Joseph.
Wekerle cabinet was due to internal d.
vergence of opinion that followed the
breaking up of the coalition of political
parties by which the premier was sup
ported because of his efforts to secure the
esta blishment of Hungarian state bank
Independent of the existing Austrian
state banking institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
Ingratitude of Wealth.

From the Chicago Tribune.
"Ruggles. why don't you let us handle
more of your money!"
why don't I? Why, great Scott, de-
posit more in your bank than do In any
other In town.
but you are always checking it out
again.
Well. doesn't that advertise your old
institution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
BELGIANs ACCEPT COOK.
Royal Geographical Society Finds
National Qualification.

ANTWERP, September 22.-The Royal
Geographical Society of Antwerp has sent
the following message by cable to DR..
Frederick A. Cook:
I'VE congratulate you heartily on your
splendid discovery. and are happy to
know it was a member of the Belgian
expedition who reached the pole"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22

Miss Nellie Fleming. daughter of the
late Mrs. Margaret Fleming, and Louis
S. Sanford of Baltimore were married at
the residence of the brides sister. Mrs.
Robert A. Tyson. in Thurmont Nd, by
Rev. Richard Koontz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22

the cells at the police stations have either
committed suicide or tried to led Mai
Sylvester some time ago to issue orders
that the cells be visited at least once
every half hour
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30
Sues the Railroad

Mrs. Annie Grebenc claims in q
suit for damages filed in the dis
trict court Tuesday against the
the Duluth & Iron Range railway
and threw her to the ground in.
flicting injuries that she claims
will be permanent.
The accident happened July 4
last year. She was going from
here to Aurora and claims the train
started just as she was mounting
the steps. She was tumbled to the
platform, and says her face was
disfgured and her left leg paralyze
by the fall.
Mrs. Grebenc demands Sc, SOC
damages.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

In every country town there is a
sign at the railroad crossing like
this: Look out for the cars. F"
Now everybody knows that is was a
railroad crossing the day the line
was finished. When the sign was
put up it took. two days for every
inhabitant to become familiar with
it. In a week every small child
read it backward. Did the railroad
take it down? No; if they had, the
warning would have been forgotten
in a week and smash-ups and dam
age suits would have resulted.
One time advertisements act the
same way. You must keep ever
lastingly at it, like the railroad
crossing sign.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30
Governors Veto

So many requests for copies OF
the MINER containing Governor
Johnson veto message of the
Bjorge Tonnage Tax bill having
been received, we again reproduce
the same this week. The message
will be found on the last page.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

A full house greeted the enter
tainment at the Opera house Sun
day evening. The Finnish Glee
Club under the direction of Prof.
Emil Bjorkman rendered several
of its choice numbers. Dialogues
and readings were interpersed with
the vocal and instrumental select
ions. The Sampo band also gave
several numbers among which was
the beautiful new waltz composed
by the leader, Prof. Chas. Klee-
mola and entitled The Beautiful
Vermilion Lakes. !" Moving pict-
ures rounded out the program.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

Mrs. p. J. Ryan of Hibbing,
died Saturday at her home after a
short illness of acute gastritis. She
was married to Mr.. Ryan during
the holidays and formerly was a
teacher in the Hibbing schools.
She was the second wife of Mr..
Ryan, the first having been Miss
Minnie Lawrence, well known in
this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

Fifteen or twenty of the Tower
Odd Fellows will be up tomorrow
evening to assist the local lodge in
celebrating the Goth anniversary of
the birth of the order. Saturday
evening a reception and banquet
will be had at the lodge rooms be-
sides the local degree team will do
work in several degrees. Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock the lodge in
a body will aatend services at the
M. E. church.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30
HIGH SCHOOL

The civics had a debate Tuesday.
The question was: Resolved, that
United Senators should be elected
by popular vote.
Affirmative Negative
Earl Anderson Helia Palingard
Florence Kurvinen Cecil Holmes
Edith Ellefsen Anna Knutson
The judges decided in favor of
the affirmative.
The report cards were given to
all the pupils Tuesday. There are
still many failures.
The Juniors held a class meeting
Tuesday noon to elect officers
Jennie Week was elected president;
Leroy Schaefer, vice president; and
Florence Kurvinen, general mana
ger.
The honors have been awarded
to members of the Senior class, as
follows:
Sigma Willman--..---.--.first honor.
Emma Hanson. second honor.
Anna Knutsoil..-------th third honor.
John Hario-----.------fourth honor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

We have some pine trees in our
yard said a Minneapolis young
woman, and do you know that
though they're getting to be great
big trees, not one of them has yet
borne single pineapple"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

VIM. Besson and Chas. Sedge-
wick were in the vicinity several
days this week looking over the
mining propositions east of here.
They visited Section 80 and the
White Iron properties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

. Mrs. J. A. Graves and son, Ben
nett, went to Knife River and Du-
luth Monday morning They re-
turned Wednesday noon accom-
panied by Mr.. Graves who had
been visiting i'll Michigan for a
week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

For SALE-Lot 4 block 8. Five
room house and full lot, very good
condition and location, half block
from D. & 1. R. depot. For sale
at once by Chas. Eliasson, Two
Harbors, Mimi. tfn
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

The fire department made run
to the western end of Conan street
Tuesday at noon, the roof of a
dwelling having been found burn
ing. The fire was soon extin-
guished with the chemical appar-
atus. The damage was slight.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

Assessor Frank Hodge went to
Duluth Wednesday to get the
books from the county auditor pre-
paratory to beginning his assessing
work on the first of May.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

Mrs. Louis Eisenach returned
Monday from her visit at Appleton,
Wis. She was accompanied by
her neice, Miss Lille Eisenach who
will visit here for some time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

Mrs. Jos. Palcher, aged 81 years,
died Sunday at her home in this
city. She leaves a husband and
six children. The funeral occurred
Tuesday from the Catholic church.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

The weather has been consider
able bad the past week. Cold and
dismal and not like Spring. The
ice in the lake is about as solid as
it was in January.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

Ed. Harri and Jack Meitunen
left Wednesday for the southern
part of the state to purchase car
load of cows for sale to local buy
ers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30
Not How Cheap
But How Good!

1.-THE better your clothes, the long
er they'll wear, the better they'll
look, and the better you'll feel in
them, and about your appearance.
HYou can buy cheap clothes most
any time, most any place at any
old price. But good clothes-ab-
so1utely safe in style and tailoring
ARE found only in few places.
This store is one of those few.
1You can get a cheap suit if you
want to-but not here. We've cut
out the trash and sell only reliable
well-made clothes. Just stop in
some day and ask to to see the La
Sale" 1t pays us to show this
kind of clothes. We get more
money for better clothes. Our
customers come back to us.
FYou can't buy better clothes any
where.
fYou can't get better fit any,
where.
TSo you better come in soon.
VAIL CLOTHING co.