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The river press., 1909-12-22

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Request for the purchase of lots 3, 4,
B, 8, and 8, block 152, military reser-
vation addition to Fort Benton, and
lots 3 and 4, block 81, Fort Benton
townsite, was granted.
In the matter of the petition for a
county jail at Chester, the board
granted the petition providing the
town OF Chester furnishes two lots to
the county free of charge for the Jail
site.
The bid of Ambrose Phelan for the
care, support and maintenance of the
sick, poor and infirm of Chouteau
county was accepted for a period of
two years, the terms of the contract to
be the same as last year, S5.25 per
capita per week.
The bid of DR.. D. S. Mackenzie for
furnishing medical attendance at
Havre and the county poor farm, as
per advertisement, for the sum of $3.50
per year, was accepted.
The bid OF the Havre Drug Co. for
furnishing medicines, etc. for the sick,
poor and infirm at Havre and the poor
farm, as per advertisement, for the
sum OF $!92 per year. was accepted.
The bid OF w. j. Minar for furnish
LIS AASAANAAOoS OVNs 0U L OIV oOuUOuS DIS
per advertisement, for the sum of S274
per year, was accedted.
The bid of DR.. E. M. Porter for fur
nishing medical attendance at Fort
Benton, as per advertisement, for the
sum of $3.50, was accepted for a period
of one year.
With reference to the contract for
the care of the sick, poor and infirm
of ChOuteau county at Fort Benton,
the board referred the matter, together
with the legality of such contract and
bid, in view of the protest filed, to the
county attorney for an opinion. It
appearing that the said county attor-
ney is busily engaged in the trial of
criminal cases in the district court,
now in session, and the board being
compelled by law to adjourn this meet
ing this day, it was ordered that upon
completion of an opinion by the said
county attorney a special meeting will
be called and held at some future
date to be determined, at which time
such bids will be considered further,
and all action with reference to said
contract and bids is hereby postponed
and continued until such special meet
ing.
1t was ordered that a special meet
ing of the board be held on the 2Sth
and 29th days of December, 1909, for
the purpose of considering bids for
the care of the sick, poor and infirm
OF Chouteau county at Fort Benton.
The following bills were allowed:
Jere Sullivan IS . 178 90
Chas Hack, road work. .......... 27 90
l. Il Bateman, road work ........ 81 so
The board ordered that Jere Sulli-
van make a visit to Belt creek to in
vestigate the reported suffering of the
Monroe family.
The board then adjourned sine die.
w. r. T,EET County C1erk
The river press., 1909-12-22
Revolver Needed.

John-1'll bring you fork, sir. The
Customer - What for? John - The
cheese, sir. The Customer-A forks
no good. Bring a revolver.-London
Sketch,
The river press., 1909-12-22
Not Much BY the Day.

Lady-What! Thirty-eight cents a
dozen for eggs! Why. that's more than
8 cents for one egg. Grocer-Well.
mum, you must remember that one egg
Is a whole days work for one hen.-
Cleveland Leader.
The river press., 1909-12-22
A Slim Chance,

Willie-Pa. why do they call our IAN
guage the mother tongue? Pa-Sh:
It's because your father never gets n
chance to use it.-London Tit Bits
The river press., 1909-12-22

Only those who do something for the
world have a right to wear its crowns
Wentworth F. Stewart.
The river press., 1909-12-22
The Middle Splash,


"Joe Jobson. very ignorant and
pigheaded chap. presented himself at
an English village church with his in
fant son for the christening" said a
clergyman. '"The following dialogue
then took place between Jobson and
the minister:
"'What name do you give this child :?
"'Peter Ananias Jobson.'
"'Ananias? | refuse to christen the
child in that name. Do you know who
Ananias was?
"I don't know who he was. and.
what's more, don't care
but Ananias was the greatest liar
in all Biblical history
swell, that's nothing to me. My
baby amt no liar, so what's the differ
ence? l want him christened Ananias
because like the sound Of it,
81 won't do it. l will christen the
child Peter jeremiah Jobson.'
"And the minister was as good as his
word. and as he repeated each name
he sprinkled little water on the In.
fant's face.
"'And rub out that middle splash,
said the father heatedly. He rubbed
his sleeve across his child's wet face
and sprinkled 4 little more water over
It. 4 rub out that middle splash, sub
stitute this one for it and christen him
Peter Ananias Jobson.' And that set
tied it."
The river press., 1909-12-22

In view of the incompleteness of the
reports received from several justices
of the peace, the clerk was authorized
to write them in regard to furnishing
better and more accurate reports, as
the names of witnesses and jurors are
omitted from the reports in many
cases.
John Henry appeared before the
board in reference to road from No.
lan's road to Box Elder. Commits
sioner Skylstead and Surveyor Mer-
ritield were instructed to investigate
the matter.
Chas. E. Sprinkle was before the
board in reference to erroneous as
sessment on l, 500 sheep.
The clerk was directed to write to
all road supervisors directing them to
make more legible and comprehensive
reports in future.
SIXTH DAY.
The board met at 10 O'Clock a. m.
with all the members present, and con-
tinued the auditing of bills as follows:
The river press., 1909-12-22
NOT|CE!

We have recently purchased all the
scription that were in the Park hotel.
We bought these goods right and we
will sell them right. There were LOG
complete bedroom outfits besides suf-
ficient odd articles to stock store.
AS fast as we can move them all these
goods will be on sale at our Exchange
store just across the avenue from our
big store. While your credit is good,
just remember that ''cash talks" and
If there is anything you want, whether
for one room or thirty rooms, just 60
and ask the man. If you have the
cash around your clothes, don't forget
to tell the man about it and you will
see the talking power of the coin of
the realm.
A
The river press., 1909-12-22

of sufficient capacity for the size and
length OF said sewer. It was provided
that before such connection can he
made the Sanitarium shall present to
the county clerk a consent in writing
from the management st. Clare hos.
pital permitting such connection.
EIGHTH DAY.
The board met at 10 O'Clock a m.
with all members present.
Petition for retail liquor license in
favor OF O. c. Tingley, of Big Sandy
was granted.
The fO11nuinn hills ,r,ouo o,,1;<ol.
The river press., 1909-12-22
When Mark Twain Biographed Satan.

When Mark Twain Biographed Satan.
Mark Twain confesses in "Is Shake
speare Dead?" that he was once very
much interested in Satan. He argued
the whole proposition pretty ably with
his Sunday school teacher, who finally
suggested that little Samuel Clemens
should write Satan's biography. The
idea and the scenario that accompa-
MED it were great shock to that
young Sunday school teacher. He told
the sportive questioner that no one
who ventured to mock at the real BIZ
ographers Of Satan could ever hope to
enter afterward any respectable house.
"How true" says Mark Twain, "were
his words, and how wise! How for.
tunate it would have been for me II
l had needed them! But I was young
Il was but seven years of age-and
vain. foolish and anxious to attract
attention. wrote the biography and
have never been in a respectable house
since."
The river press., 1909-12-22

Fine Book and Job Printing spe.
cialtv at the RIVER PRESS Office.
The river press., 1909-12-22
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Continued from Page z,
FIFTH DAY

FIFTH DAY.
The board met at 10 o'clock a. M,
with all the members present, and con-
tinued the auditing of bills as follows:
The river press., 1909-12-22

The board ordered that Jere Sulli-
van make a visit to Belt creek to in
vestigate the reported suffering of the
Monroe family.
The board then adjourned sine die.
w. r. LEET, County Clerk.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-28
Meeting of Wisconsin Editors.

Superior, Wis. June 28.-Mem-
bers of the Wisconsin Press associa.
ton gathered here today for their
fifty-fifth annual meeting, the ses,
sions OF which will continue until
Thursday. A large attendance and
an interesting program combine to
give promise of one of the best meet
ings ever held by the association
Prominent newspaper men and adver-
Using experts from Chicago, st. Paul,
Milwaukee and other cities are here
to address the meeting. A steamer
ride to Ashland and several other
of the visitors.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-28
Born I'm Town.

Our family was all born and raised
In Iowa, and have used Chamberlain 4
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
(made at Des Moines) for years. We
know how good it Is from long ex-
perience in the use OF 1t. In fact,
when In Ell Paso, Texas, the writer's
life was saved by the prompt use of
this remedy. We are now engaged
in the mercantile business at Mar
coossee, Fla, and have introduced the
remedy here. It has proved very
successful AMI is constantly growing
in favor.-Ennis Bros. This remedy
Is for sale by all dealers.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-28
JNO. P. NELSON
Jeweler and 0ptician
Wenatchee, Washington.
Located in Fluharty's Store.

"
Located In Fluharty's Store.
Has now a complete and elegant line
of Jewelry. Watches. Clocks, Sterling
Silver and Plated Ware. All goods
sold at eastern prices. Engraving
Free.
Clean and guarantee your watch
one year for S1.00.
/ do not just dust out your watch,
but take it all apart and thoroughly
repsiish and clean every piece.
Fine Watch and Jeweiry Repairing.
Graduate from Northern Illinois Col
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09
HUNGER STRIKE
IS CLAIMING
VICTIMS
(By United Press Leased Wire. }

(By United Press Leased Wire.
SPOKANE, Nov. "a score of
Industrial Workers of the World
arrived in Spokane today from
Battle Mountain, New, to assist
in the fight being made by that
organization against the recently
passed ordinance prohibiting
street speaking.
The only detection from the
ranks of the workers today was
that of John Donovan, who gave
up the battle when offered a
chicken sandwich.
The hunger strike has contin l.
ed for several days and many If
the prisoners in the county jail
are half famished.
Joseph Gordon was removed 10
the hospital last night in a half
starved condition. Agnes Fair
a woman revolutionist, was re-
moved from the jail last night on
la stretcher.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09
POLITICS BOILING
IN PUYAL[UP
TODAY

The politicians at Puyallup are
today holding a primary and
nominating candidates for NUM-
|cipal office. The republicans are
out with a complete ticket and
there is no opposition.
The independent citizens, how.
ever, are determined to wrest the
municipal government from the
politicians, and they have called
a mass meeting for tonight, at
which time a ticket will be named
in opposition to the republicans
and an effort will be made to
elect it.
The officials will have a very
short time to serve in any
event, it is expected, as the annex
alton movement, it is believed
will have been contaminated be-
fore they get well started on
their places, and Puyallup will
become a part of Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09
HERMAN BAEHR.

This is the man who broke
Mayor Tom L. Johnson's eight
years of rule as mayor in Cleve-
land, O. Mayor-elect Baehr was
born in Keokuk, Iowa, in 1866,
and completed his education in
scientific schools In Germany and
New York. He is an expert chem
list, and is now county recorder
in Cleveland.
The defeat of Mayor Johnson,
known from one end of the coun-
try to the other, was due to popu-
lar desire for a change in the city
hall of the Ohio metropolis. The
traction problem and Scent fare
were not factors in the campaign.
because a settlement had been
practically agreed upon.
Mayor Johnson will go out of
office assured that even If the peo-
pie of Cleveland do not get a
straight 3-eent car fare, as he so
Ifervently desired, they are abso-
lutely assured, as a result of his
magnificent eight years fight, of
a greatly reduced rate, probably
something like 31a cents on the
leverage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09

Charles e. George, the Tacoma
lawyer, whose matrimonial en-
tanglements have caused a good
deal of attention in Seattle and
Tacoma recently, was convict In
the penitentiary at Joliet. ILL.,, for
five days.
This startling admission was
wrung from him by Attorney u.
B. Rawson, in the superior court
OF King county, yesterday. Raw
son is representing DR.. Eiliv Jan
son, FORMER husband of George
present wife, who is fighting for
the custody of his 11-year-old son,
Roderick, charging that George is
not a fit man to preside over a
family of which his son Is a
member.
Were you not convict No. 1915
at Joliet?" was the question put
to the distinguished looking at
torney.
81 do not know" was the an
swer. IT think I was in Joliet
penttentiary FIVE days before I
was pardoned."
Criminal Record.
Affidavits from Cook county,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09
MAY CALL FOR SHOWDOWN
ON WATER PROBLEM

,0n the gravity system now, with
he possible exception of Lynn and
'urnbull. Turnbull stands with
Mayor Linck and Lynn, while pro-
essing to be a gravity man, in
lists on delaying the proceedings
N every occasion possible, the
| 1popsition alleging for political
| nd personal reasons.
Action would have been taken
asst week to start the gravity sys-
| EN-, but the council wanted to
wait for the report from Engi-
leer Kelsey.
Mr.. Kelsey said today that he is
not doing anything on Green riv-
ar, and that he will not report to-
morrow night.
Il took it up at first when l
understood there was no rush for
it, and then they came to me and
wanted me TO take up the Maple
wood springs matter, and l was
at work on that and dropped the
other. Then last week they de-
cided not to go ahead with the
Maplewood springs matter, and
| have been busy since with the
power plant" said Mr.. Kelsey to-
day.
1t is evident Mr.. Kelsey is 60
ing into the matter much more
Extensively than the council ex-
pected he would. Giblett and
several others thought he merely
was to look over the plans al
ready in possession of the city
and tell whether the plant can be
built for the old estimate of ST.
100000 or not. If not, it was the
Intention then to submit the mat
ter to the people at once.
Il But 1t is intimated that Mr.. KEEL
sey is going back of the record to
make suggestions of his own as to
the plans. This means delay, new
plans. more expense, and there
was a rumor around today that
Kelsey would intimate strongly in
his report that Green river will be
a very expensive and questionable
enterprise.
81 have not told anyone what
will report" said Mr.. Kelsey
today, when asked concerning it.
A large bottle of muddy look
ing water rests on Mr.. Kelseys
desk, which is reported to have
come from Green river.
''It was secured during the
heavy rain the other day to show
what will be needed in the way
of settling basins," said Mr.. KEEL
sey. He refused to commit him
self as to what his report will be,
however.
81 am going to bring the mat
ter up tomorrow night said
Councilman Giblett today.
\ A report was on the street to-
day that the bacteriologist was
holding back reports of his exam
nations of the present city water
because 1t shows pollution. DR..
Hards says he has made all his re-
ports to DR.. LaGasa. DR.. La CASA
says there is nothing alarming in
the report.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09

Illinois, were introduced at the
trial yesterday showing that
George had been convicted of de-
frauding client in 1898, but was
pardoned by Governor Tanner.
George had also been indict-
ed by federal grand jury for
using the mails for fraudulent
purposes, according to a certif-
cate from the clerk of the United
States district court in Illinois.
George obtained money, 1t was
alleged at the hearing yesterday,
from men whom he induced to
believe were heirs of a million
aire who died in Guatemala.
Thirteen Months Sentence.
George was convicted and SEN
fenced to thirteen months for this
crime, but he never served the
sentence, declared George yester-
day. George also admitted hav-
ing been an inmate of the house
of correction at Milwaukee.
Mrs. Austrian George. who
claims TO be wife No. 2 of the
suave attorney, was put ON the
witness stand today. and her tes-
timony promises to be sensational.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09
CHILDREN BURN To
DEATH AND MOTHER
IS DRIVEN INSANE

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 9.-Aggie
Zidarich, an infant, was burned
to death and her two little sisters,
Rosie, aged tour years, and An
ME, two years old, were proba-
bly, fatally burned today when a
lighted lamp upset and ignited
their bed.
Mrs. Zidarich left the babies N
bed this morning, while she went
to the railroad yards to pick coal
During her absence the lamp was
upset.
Rescued BY Aged Man.
Adam Gracer, an aged man,
while passing the Zigarich home,
heard the screams of the children.
He attempted to force door, but
failed.
He then smashed a window
with his fist and staggered
through the flames into the room,
where the children lay in bed.
Three different times he returned
to the room and each time
brought out a child.
Little Aggie, however. died
from her burns shortly after be-
ing removed from the burning
structure and the others are not
expected to survive.
Mothers Mind Gives Way.
When the mother returned and
learned of the death of one of
her children and the injury of the
other two, her mind gave way
completely. She is being detain-
ed for fear that she will do some
harm to herself.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09
IMPROVEMENT CLUB
TO TAKE UP MUSEUM
BUILDING QUESTION

The South End Improvement
club will tonight hear a speech by
Dudley Eshelman in favor of 10.
eating the Ferry museum and his.
torical building on the high school
grounds west of the stadium.
The people will be called on to
vote their sentiments on the ques-
rion at the school board election
December 4, and advocates of the
plan will in the meantime pre-
sent the arguments for the propo.
sition.
With the park board getting
busy on the new boulevard in
front of the stadium, IL the his
torical building is located there
1t will make quite a nucleus OF
attractions for strangers who
come to Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09

Listen!
An actress too busy to get a di-
vorce! And she didn't have to GO
to Reno, New, for it, either. In
fact. a judge was waiting in dear
old st. Louis to hand her a decree
making lone" two again, waiting
until he got tired waiting-and
then he dismissed her (Grace Van
|Studdiford's) petition for divorce
from Chas. Van Studdiford.
The career of the Van Studdi-
fords has not been financially mo-
notonous by any means. When
Chas. Van Studdiford married
beautiful Grace Quine, the singer,
he had all kinds of money, being a
wealthy real estate dealer in st
Louis. Fortune No. l was lost.
Mrs. Van Studdiford returned tc
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09

the stage, and the bank account
once again assumed normal pro-
portions. But fortune No. 2 fol-
lowed in the wake of fortune No.
land the comic opera queen
stayed on the stage.
Mrs. Van Studdiford filed suit
for divorce last summer, and it is
this petition that the court
threatens to dismiss because the
fair plaintiff says that she cannot
appear before next summer.
Nothing is to be considered
when weighed in the balance
against my art-not even my di-
vorce." was the actress comment
upon the decision.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09

Another whirl may be given tn
gravity water question in tn
council tomorrow night, and
showdown will probably be de
manded on the part of the admin
istration.
The council Is a practical uni
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09

Little balls and bangles of
Irish lace add a quaint touch to
imported gowns.
Lay in a supply of gray flannel
scrub cloths for floors and cheese
lcloth bags to slip on brooms and
brushes to wipe down walls and
woodwork.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09

Ma: When did you write Will.
liam last?
Pa: Wait till I consult my
check book.-U.. of W.. Sphinx.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-09
GEORGE, TACOMA
ATTORNEY, SERVED
TINE IN THE PEN

STARTLING EVIDENCE AGAINST LAWYER MATRIMONIAL.
FAME is BROUGHT HEARING sEATTLE-TES-
TTdONY SHOWS UNSAvoRY CRIMINAL RECORD-ADNHrs
HE SERVED DAYS IN ILLINOIS PRISON
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-05
TWO THIEVES WORK
SUCCESSFUL TRICK
One Chats With Boarding
House Keeper, Other
Gets JeWelry.

Central Office Detectives Hewlett and
Pratt art looking today for q couple Of
clever boarding house thieves, who
stole jeweIry valued at $500 from the
TesideE e of Mrs. D. r. Brown, $50 G.
street northwest.
The men called on Mrs Brown for
the tensibIe purpose Of engaging
rooms. after being shown through the
house, they said they would take two
rooms on the second floor. one Of the
men said ne was suffering from an in
jury to his knee, and asked permission
TO enter room 10 apply medicine The
other said il was too dark in that part
OF the house, and asked Mrs Brown if
his companion could not have the use
Of her room for a few minutes.
He remained i'm the room about fifteen
minutes. while his partner kept Mrs.
Brown engaged I'm conversation in the
hallway. AS they left the house the
men said they would be back IN about
an hour and bring their belongings
with them.
Going 10 her room a short while after
they had gone, Mrs. Brown discovered
il had been rausacked. A small jewel
box in one Of the bureau drawers had
been broken open and everv article re-
moved. Mrs. Brown furnished the de-
tectives with a good description OF the
two men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-05
JURlST NOW RIDES
IN FINE TAXICAB
Judge Kimball, After Several Trips
in Patrol Changes
Nah5rInc

Judge KimbaI says me likes tazlesos
better anyway
The veteran judge of the police court
hasn't been well lately, and scoTniuE
the use OF carriages rode 10 and from
the police court several days iu the
Patrol wagon of the Fifth precinct
Those who saw the arrival and de-
parture of the Judge didn't quite under
stand what he could possibly have done
10 Da brought up i'm this fashion, but
they soon learned Of his iudisposition
and loyalty % ali things connected with
his Office. Somebody 'ioshed" the
judge about riding around i'm the pa
troll and now He is using a taEIcaO.
AT any rate Judge Kimbau. who is
known 10 all his associates as a most
discerning man. Is taking a few tips
each dar as le rides TO and from the
court He has watched the WllzZlug
automobiles tearing around corners ana
'uuuE EOukLug NJ everything IN inc
street 10 get out OF their ways
When he arrived at court this morn
iuz Judge kimbaU had made zap his
mind I1 one thing. and Inc didn't have
10 wait long 10 work II or. Joun
stewart a. negro automobile driver, was
uH for exceeding the speed limit lie
was fined go.
.I propose 90 do mE utmost To break
uu he practice that automobile drivers
have fallen into OF exceeding the speed
UWfr." said Judge kImbau scores OF
persons are killed each year as the
result OF reckless and unlawful dTlE-
Hg. and if Is time that Jhe courts make
on effort % stop it,