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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
Progress On Reclamation Projects,

CHICAGO, March 10.-The greatest
OF the engineering works Of the gov.
eminent reclamation service UNDER
taken to store the food waters of
western rivers for distribution during
the rainless months, are to be brought
to completion this summer. The list
includes the huge dam in Arizona, the
G~unnison tunnel, the greatest under.
ground waterway in the world, run.
ming directly through a Colorado
mountain range, and the largest works
of the Wyoming and Idaho projects.
This years construction will bring
into use water controlling works, the
aggregate cost Of which is more than
$lS, 900, 900 and whose stored floods
will make fertile nearly 500, 900 acres.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

substitute for house bill 2O4, provid-
ing a penalty for the desertion of
sheep by herders; house bill 359, re-.
lating to q creation Of q surplus fund
by banks; house bill PA, relating to
boards Of health; house bill 245, pro-
viding for non.partisan nominations
for judicial offices; house bill 1872, re-
lating to the entry, settlement and
forfeiture of lands reclaimed under
the Carey land act; house bill 269,
relating to the payment Of deposits in
two names; house bill PSI, regulating
the public service of Jacks and stall
lions; house bill 372, placing highways
mi bridges in counties of the first
class under the supervision of the
county surveyor, and abolishing the
Office of road supervisor; house bill
243. providing for the creation of a
migratory stock fund, and the assess
ment and distribution of taxes there.
for; house bill 280, to prevent and
punish fraud In the sale of blasting
powder; house bill So, defining the
word "estray" and providing for
their disposition.
Senate bill S., relating to the sale
OF realty for delinquent taxes; house
substitute for senate bill II, relating
to the disqualification of judges; zen.
ate bill 100, relating to the distribu-
ton of funds from the national forests:
senate bill 95, providing for inquests
over bodies of convicts at the state
prison; senate bill 120, relating to the
maximum number of deputy sheriffs;
senate bill 2, to provide for the de.
post and disbursement of money from
the permanent fund of state educa.
tional institutions.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
RULES OF

Regulations affecting land entries
that may be made il localities irri.
gated by government projects have
been made by the secretary OF the in
terror, and are given publicity In a
notice issued from his department.
The substance of the new rules is as
follows:
Characterization of lands entered
subject to the provisions Of the recla-
nation act. To establish compliance
with the clause Of the reclamation act
that requires reclamation of at least
one.half of the irrigable area Of an
entry made subject to the provisions
of the act, entrymen will be required
to make proof showing that the land
has been cleared of sagebrush or
other incumbrance and leveled, that
sufficient laterals have been construct
ed to provide for the irrigation of the
required area, that the land has been
watered and cultivated, and that q,
least n satisfactory crop has been
raised thereon.
Two-Reclamation of lands in pri.
vate ownership. The express purpose
of the reclamation act is to secure the
reclamation of arid or semi. arid lands
and to render them productive, and
section 8 declares that the right to the
use OF water acquired under this act
shall be appurtenant to the land irri-
gated and that beneficial use shall be
the basis, the measure and limit of the
right. There a be no beneficial use
OF water for irrigation until it is
actually applied to reclamation OF
the land. The final and only con.
elusive test of reclamation is produc-
ton. This does not arily mean
the maturing of q crop, but does
mean the securing of actual growth of
q crop. The requirement as to re-
clamation imposed upon lands under
homestead entries shall, therefore, be
imposed likewise upon lands in private
ownership, namely, that the land own.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
New Montana Laws,

HELENA, March 8. - Many more
bills we're signed by Governor Norris
today and another was vetoed. House
bill 227, providing for q state chemist
and psychologists to the state board
Of health, mel executive disapproval.
The governor points out that the ap-
preparation bill failed to provide for
the position, and that mo reasons ufi
ciently convincing appear to warrant
the creation of the new Office at this
time, particularly in view of the fact
that demands upon the general fund
are greater than the income will
meet
Among the bills signed today we
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct or all principal American and
European cities, and issues It's own
Letters of Credit.
Interest paid on time deposits. The
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
TARIFF REVISION.

Senator Garter contributes an inter.
esting land suggestive article to the
March number of the North American
Review entitled ''Tariff Revision and
the Nations Necessities" It is gen.
orally supposed that tariff revision
must mean tariff reduction. Senator
Carter points out, however, that In
such an important natter 1t would be
unwise, land perhaps dangerous, to
base such opinion as might issue in
practical action upon q mere vague
impression, for the administration OF
the federal government involves q
stupendous business operation con.
Quoted upon a cash basis, aud it Is in.
cumbentupon Jul statesmen to arrange
for the government such conditions as
will insure an income as large as it's
necessary outlay.
1t has been estim ated that the re-
n of the government for the fiscal
year ending 1910, under existing laws,
will fall short by nearly a hundred
and fifty million dollars of the appro.
priations required for the different de.
partments of the government, and in
view Of this fact it becomes clear that
the utmost care and deliberation will
be required In the revision of the
tariff 1t disastrous results are to be
avoided. Senator Carter suggests the
expediency of imposing a small ad
valorem duty on all articles now on
the free list. This would not only
help to swell the revenue, but it would
provide q basis on which the govern.
ment might in desirable cases nego.
tiate treaties of reciprocity, the
articles on the free list being, as a rule,
those which do not come into COM.
petition with similar articles produced
in this country. He concludes:
1.-The essential fact to which atten-
ton is directed rests on the avail.
ability OF the existing free list as q
means OF increasing the revenue on a
basis capable Of being made some.
what flexible by executive action,
along lines in harmony with, and in
.furtherance of. the policy of re-
ciprocity, to which l believe the
people are devoted. Final.
ly, confronted as we are with 40
imperative requirement for more
revenue than duties levied for
protective purposes will probably
supply, what valid objection can be
urged against the levy OF a uniform
ad valorem duty on all articles now
on the free list, with the possible excep-
ton before stated?
..9OS the value of dutiable i'm.
ports was 1857 AIS, 920, and imports free
OF duty that year were valued at $685..
704, 745. For protection of the revenue
articles imported free of duty are sub.
jected to the same rigid inspection as
dutiable articles: and on general
principles, it is difficult to comprehend
why the importer should not at least
pay the cost of such inspection, unless
some compensa tory trade advantage
is extended to our people in the ports
OF the exporting country. There Is
not only an element of justice in the
proposed ad valorem levy but there is
virtue in the policy in that it would
open the way for fair reciprocal trade
treaties, which additional internal re.
venue taxation would in no sense
tend to promote"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

"Why did he quit his job? heard
that he was fred with enthusiasm for
his work"
HE was for a time, but he grew
languid, and the first thing he knew
he was fred with enthusiasm by the
boss"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
The Gladstone Morn.

On New Years morn
We toot the horn
Because another year Is born,
Shoot rockets high
Athwart the sky
And wake the welkin with u cry,
Hip. hip. hurrah,
We blithely say.
This Is the moment to be gay.
The year Is dead.
And in its stead
4 new one comes to paint things red.
Another year
At last Is here,
And for awhile 1t will seem queer
To write the date
And get things straight
Without reverting to 'OS.
Oh, me-! Oh. my!
How time does fly!
On rubber tires the years slip by
New year. then June,
The harvest moon
And time for horns again to tune.
The moral here
Is very clear.
It's handed to US once q year
In prose and rhyme,
And therefore I'm
inclined to u it out this time.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

It is simply impossible to be true to
ones ideals when some big, coarse,
rough person comes along and knocks
them all galley west
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
Reason Enouoh,

what makes Il woman naddest r.
Another woman"
"Why?"
because"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
Humor ana Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

It Is hard to please a woman who
doesn't know her own mind, and the
quickest and most certain way to do
it is not to please her.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

There are people so nifty that they
would rather be an up to date GRIM
inal than q back number millionaire.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
Too True.

"A fool and his money are soon part.
ed"
"Pshaw! | know a better one"
"What Is it,"
"A fool and his money seldom ma he
connection"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

Polish up your patience and your ur-
banity. You will doubtless need them
both to ease your fall from the high
plane to which your New Years reso-
lutions have elevated you
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

W. G. CONRAD, Pres.
JAMES T. STANFORD,
Vice-Pres. and Manager.
A. E. SCHWINGEL,
Cashier.
OMAR J.. MALCOLM,
Asst. Cashier.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

Undoubtedly we would with much
heartier fervor welcome Christmas
presence If we were better prepared
and fortified with Christmas presents.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

Probably there is no more inefficient
and ineffective thing in the world than
Argentine busybody.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17
Sympathetic.

0y"PdIHeIICs
"Sometimes I do feel so charitably
Inclined"
"Do you, indeed?"
"Yes."
II suppose it keeps you perpetually
broke"
"N-no; not exactly"
"How is it,"
81 an always broke when I feel that
way"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

It Is hard to find a more difficult
proposition to change than a cheerful,
contented person who doesn't care who
knows it.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-17

Local Securities a Specially.
Interest Allowed on Time Deposits
Evening star., 1909-08-31

Coyote hunting in motor cars is a IA
vorite sport at Waller. Mont. The sport
is exciting and the bounties coyote
scalps pay the gasoline bill.
Evening star., 1909-08-31

close at tile heels of the Mackmen. All
eyes will be centered on the Michigan
city today, when Boston clashes with
the Tigers.
Now that John I. Taylor ef the Rel
SoX has announced that he intends 10
lease grounds i'm Willmantic. Conn, -
play Sunday ball. maybe Farrell ana
Brush will dig up place for park IN
the Nutmeg state where the New York
ers can some real CLASSY ball on The
Sabbath
Hughey Jennings didn't pick Stanae -
for his hitting. lie wanted a good catch
er and thrower. The thump in Oscar
bat came as beautiful surprise
Blac acilburu's alleged authenticated bat
ting average is somewhere about .;s& No
wonder CamislleN gave mp heavily for
him
Tom Jones on first will have 10 abandon
the Rossman-born notion OF going trom
nrSt 10 third on in.ield taps and scoring
from second on the same short belts
Rochester has recovered from her slump
and now looks like sure winner of the
Eastern League pcnnant. The NewarkS
overcome them. but fell by tho waSsido
Just when everything looked ROSY for
them.
The Cuban Giants have some tNirter III
Mcndez. He has won fortN-oue games
so far this season, having lost only ors
and that through a rank little error IN
an inffeldcr who dropped mcasly Nv
Whitewash him. boys. and let .he big
lea CUES grab him.
Evening star., 1909-08-31
LAST WEEK AT FORT ERIE.
Good Monday Crowd TEIns Out to
See Thoroughbreds Race.

BUFFALO, y. y, August 31.-A good
Monday crowd turned out FOR the opening
day Of the last week Of the fall racing ~
Fort Erie. Summaries
First race maiden two rar-old colts and geld
ings; five furongs Countess, los tRicei. ) 10 :,
won. hex, Iu5 ,Mentryt. = IA = second: Dan
gerous Marh. 104 tfIGwarli. l.. t. = third.
Time. 1.02 20. Hedge Rose Doran.io H.. John
0Dferall. Carondolet. Ed q. Martin, May and
Iseton also ran.
Second race, selling: purse, 500: for hllies;
two-yenr-olds: five ant half furlongs-i,.lf lol
.Burns,, 10 to l. woh Infection. 1Oo useld). ;: T.
l, second: Latoupee 101 Ross 10 to ], third
Gus, Polly Lee. Eva Tanguay, Betty Lester and
LOtta Creed also ran
Third race. steeplec hase handicap; foIlr-year
olds and upward: short course-class Leader, 1iN
lPollock,. 6 to 8. won Manzano 1876 Ray), T.
!. second: Lizzie Flat. 14a Mckinney, TO >
third. Time BAG 4-5. Huldy also ran.
Fourth race. handicap three -year-oids and Up
to l, won: Palamon l03 tkennedy,. l. to
second: Al Red. 1o4 ,i,oss, . 10 .. third. Time
!. ~ Is. Topsy Robinson, Zipango and Prince
Ahmed also
Fifth race. selling: three eeyear-olds and upward
six furlongs-Ben Double ilU &C.. Ross, . to s,
won; st. Jeanne. lOS Howard, to 1. second
Alice George l0l tkennedyl. = 70 !. third. lime lime
1.1225. kenmare Queen Light Blue. Cere-
monious. DESTROYS. Stringeney and Tony Fhus'
also
Sixth race six furlongs; purse. 500. foI
three yes -olds and upward; selling -Casdue 10.
sG. Burns. 4 TO l. won: Al Muller. io1 H4eet.
23 10 5. second: Marchnont. 1W o. Howard, 8
to l. third. Time. - 80. Mozart. Lexington
Lady. King Ayondale and Hyperion II also ran
Seventh race. and three cighths miles
purse s4O0; for three y"ar-oids and UPWARD: sell
ing-Cruche dor. 100 Cross, > L = won: ',ol
conda. i0c ~. Reid. , 10 |. src"sd Nesme 10.
Strme. Lilly. Lille Turner Bean Brummei aud
R0scboro also ran.
Evening star., 1909-08-31

More Improvement has been made with
in the past few weeks To roads In the vi
cinity of Macon, Ga. than in years past,
due almost entirely to motoring
Evening star., 1909-08-31
AMATEUR COMMISSION.
Revised Schedule Adopted for Clos
ing Games of Post-Series.

.
Al . meeting of the amateur commis-
sion last evening at Spaldinss important
subjects concerning the present post-sea-
son series were discussed.
A revised schedule for the remaining
games to be played was adopted as fol-
lows:
In the event that Brentwood defeats
Bethany in the game scheduled to take
place at the Capital City Park this af-
ternoon. thus causing q tie in section \
between .he first named team and The
-Aggies of the Depart mental League Brent
wood and Agriculture will play off the
said tie at American League Park to-
morrow afternoon al i::.o O'Clock How
ever, in ease the Church League team
wins todaN's games. Asgies will be nv
disputed champions in section A.. In this
event Agriculture will start series fbest
two out Of three games with Parkview.
winners Of the title In section B, tomor
row, continuing the series Thursday ANA
Friday. The games Thursday and Friday
are to be played at Capital City Park.
starting at 4:4I O'Clock
If IT is necessary To PLAY off tie in
section \ to decide the challen"erS of the
winners of section +, -he games will be
played off Thursday, Friday and S;ur-
day.
Two umoires will he used during th,
series between the winners I'm the
tions. Belts and Hughes being the choice
of the commission.
The only other business of importance
was the imposing Of nominal fines on the
Station, Pension Bureau and ParlsvieN
a team in the field according 10 schedule
and the last-named for failing to equip
the team with uniform base bali togs dur
ing a recent game.
Evening star., 1909-08-31
AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
IHos. ]. OWEN 1 son. AUCTIONEERs.

CONFECTIONERS. ATTENTION!
THE OLD-ESTABLISHED CONFECTIONERY
STAND. INCIIDING THE ENTIRE PLANT.
WITH THE TIIREE-STORY BRICK STORE
AND DWELLING NO. 523 4l2 ST. S.W..
WITH TWO-SToRY BRICK STABLE IN
REAR OF 416 ST. S.W.. AT AUCTION.
On account OF continued i'll health of the
owner. and al his request. viii sell at pnhilc
auction. in front of the store TUESDAY,
AUGUST TIIIRTY-FIRST. 1909 At -FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, lot Si in square 49,. lot Is
feet 6 inches by - feet tn 2,snot alley.
The entire plant. which will he sold en-
,rnty. consists of the store and dwelling, with
hot-water heat. brick stable with living rooms
above. complete bakery. ice cream plant and all
fixtures. showcases. counters. saloons. tables.
cvervth hing pertf ming 10 a first class confeciion-
cry and bakery The i,-c factory has the
latest improved Miller Tyson brine machine. only
used about five months. with all necessary pack
ing freezers. large new ice box. horse.
wagon. etc. entire plant run 10y electric power.
This is very rare opportunity to hIty first
class old and wei established payfn. business
op 4 good husiuess street. Entire plant open for
inspection until hour If sale.
Terms very liberal aud stated at time of sale.
4 deposit of $4,000 required upon acceptance OF
bid. Conveysncing. recording. etc. AT pur-
chaSer's cost. Terms To b,. complied with III IL
days deposit forfeited and property rcsold. nj
purchas scr's cost and risk fter ) DAYS previous
advert iScmant
TIIOS j. OWEN K son. Anc,ioneers.
suo4-d&,ls cSn 1871 I; st. II w.
Evening star., 1909-08-31
Big Apple Crop in Michigan.

TRAVERS CITY, Mich. August 81
Reports of orchard conditions indicate
ecord-breaking crop OF apples in Grand
Traverse and Leelanau counties this sea
son IT is estimated that in Grand Trav-
ersa county alone the crop Will reach
d004pa barrels, and il is expected that
tire farmers will receive 81 .5o barrel for
the apples ION the tree The Leelanau
county crop is valued at S15,'DV.
Evening star., 1909-08-31

There are approximately o.nno,Hoo miles
Of earth roads In the United States
The Automobile Club of uffalo y v
now has more than 1,SU members III
having been added to the rolls during
July.
a road race. to pc held annually hr-
tween Kansas City and ST Louis. Is re-
ing talked of by the Automobile club If
Jefferson City. Mo
\ contribution of 5000 toward tie con
struction of a new road connecting Nice
with Morocco has been made by the Tour
ing Club of France
If the oil lamps on a car will not keep
burning the trouble may he caused by
the draught holes in the top having be-
come choked up by particles of SCOT.
The city Of New York covers 321 square
miles and has 5,oi0 miles of streets. lf
placed in a straight line the streets
would reach to San Francisco and half
way back again.
Coyote hunting in motor cars is ia
vorite sport at Waller. Mont. The sport
is exciting and the bounties on coyote
scalps pay the gasoline bill.
Machines now being imported for
fhe spreading OF tar on roads II
save labor. and various counties and
cities no doubt soon will be in possession
OF complete tarring apparatus.
More Improvement has been made with
in the past few weeks To roads In the vi :
cnity of Macon. Ga. than in years past.
due almost entirely to motoring.
Ralph De Palma. who holds the one
mile track record declares the circuit in
Suffolk county. Long Island, over which
the stock sweepstakes are 10 he run on
September II, is one OF the finest courses
he has ever seen.
Because il opens the door TO graft. the
Delaware State Automobile Association
has filed a protest with the levy court
against offer Of 81 reward, made by
the court. FOR the arrest and conviction
Of any person violating the speed law.
1t is expected most all the Minneapolis
dealers. as well as number from ST.
Paul and other nearby cities, will exhibit
at the automobile show to be held in
Minneapolis from September q to H. in
connection with the state fair
Oil treatment of roads in the vicinity os
lully that this plan for the prevention of
dust and the preservation of roads
throughout the state has been advocated
and will likely be put in operation before
long.
Half a million admission tickets have
been ordered printed for the automobile
carnival of the Lowell Mass. Automo-
bile Club. to be held during Labor day
week. while 5000 grandstand tickets and
- .o9p parking space tickets have also
been ordered.
Evening star., 1909-08-31
WASHINGTON GROVE, MD.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Md.


August 81. 1862
rip Van WnkIe'' arranged for pro-
duction by two actors assuming All the
characters, was presented IN The audi
aorium last evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Her
bert Az Spragiie, before a large audience
The entertainment was a highly pleasing
one Tonight '.Esmeralda' will be given
Miss Barbara Kraft, who has been Wis
Ting Miss Helen WEIGH I'm 4tn avenue.
returned to her home in Washington yes
terday.
Mrs. H. W. Merriam and her daughter.
Mss Helen Merriam, have returned from
several weeks at Atlantic City, \. j.
Mr. and Mrs. ii. NJ. Leach are guests
Of Mrs. w. Il. De Shields, in Grove ave
IIue.
Miss Fiorine Walker has returned from
4 pist 10 friends in South Hill, Va.
Rev. \. II. Thompson. pastor Of Waugh
NJ +. Church of Washington, arrived at
the Grove yesterday for brief visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Weich of Fourth ave-
rue are at Ocean Grove, y. j.
Miss Marghretta Williamson, who lad
been visiting Miss Sara Osborn, returned
last evening to her home III the city.
Evening star., 1909-08-31
THOS i OWEN & son. Aucis.
au3l then W. NIT in all

VALUABLE FRAME DWELLING ON CAPITOL
HILL. NO. ;21 i STREET NORTHEAST To
BE SOLD AT AUCTION
BY virtue of authority vested in by all
parties in interest. vii! sell ut public auction
in front Of the premises FRIDAY. SEPTEM-
BEH THIRD. 1909. AT FIVE O'CLOCK m.
part Of lot ~. square 80. This property IS
we'll situated Canitol. Library and new
Union Station. Lot :.Oxl5 with 2O-foot rear
alley.
Terms: Sold subject deed OF triiSt for 81 500.
Balance said trust cash. SlEn deposi.
Terms 10 he complied with within ten days or
deposit forfeited.
THOS. j. OWEN & son Auctoneers.
au2S d&ds exSu 1891 q Il W
Evening star., 1909-08-31
MARCUS NOTES. AUCTIoNEEH.

All the Furniture and Effects oi
House 1920 18TH st. NV. ;
Contents of Two Apartments
and lot of Goods from Leading
Department Store, at Public
Auction Within Nv Warerooms,
426 9th St. NV. on Thursday,
September ?, 1000. at 10 A NJ.
Magnificent Brass Beds and Bedding. fine lot OF
Library and Parlor Furniture. Bird's-eye Maple.
Mahogany. Enameled and CHARTERED Oak Bureaus
aud Washstands. Princess Dressers, Enamel
Beds. Springs and Mattresses. Roll-iop Desk.
CHARTERED Oak Leather-seat DiniD: and Office
Chairs. Organ. Upright Piano. Cabinet Mantel.
large quantity of Rockers. Administer and other
fns Rugs. Carpets. Bookcase and other useful
articles; also small stock Of housefurnishing
g.rods au3l-2t
Evening star., 1909-08-31

close at the heels of the Mackmen. All
eyes will be eentered on the Michigan
city today, when Boston clashes with
the Tigers.