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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09
Modest Dan Hayes.

An old playful of the Kilkenny
Theater Royal for May IA. 1893, was a
few years ago reprinted in the West
ern England) Mail. and the following
Is an extract from It.:
'The tragedy of Hamlet originally
written and composed by the celebrat.
ed Dan Hayes of Limerick and insert
ed in Shakespeare's works."
The playbill concludes with the In
teresting notice that mo person what
eoever will he admitted into the boxes
without shoes or stockings" It is
probable that this Irish claimant to
the honor Of the authorship Of "Ham-
let" is not 80 well known as his as
founding claim might warrant.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09
Patti Wanted Her AAon>v.

One Of Adelina PATHS peculiarites
was that she never sang q note until
she had her salary either paid or 90
fully assured that there was no doubt
as to her getting it. When she sang
at the Academy Of Music, in New
York, at n time the manager was
sorely put about to find money to pay
her, but she always stoutly refused to
sing until she had her salary.
One night at a quarter past 6 her
representative went to him and said:
madam Is all dressed except her
shoes. She will put those on when
she gets the money"
The manager, half distracted. rushed
about the house and succeeded in rails.
Ing one-half the amount due the prima
donna, which he hastily sent to her.
But another quarter Of an hour passed,
and, though the audience showed great
impatience, there was no Patti, where
at the manager ran to her room.
my dear madam, why do you not
60 ont I have sent you half the mon
~, and the rest win reach you before
The end Of the first act"
Patti smiled dolefully, exhibited the
tips Of her feet and said: 'You see, I
have only one shoe on. ! cannot go
on the stage without the other. It
would be quite impossible"
Almost crased, the manager rushed
out and discovered that the other
half Of the money could be raised
New York Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09
Pretty Thin.

MY dear" said a thin little Brigh-
ton man to his wife, this paper says
that there is a woman down in Devon
shire who goes out and chops wood
with her husband"
"Well, what Of it? l think she could
easily do it If he is as thin as you are.
l have often thought of using you to
peel potatoes with"
The thin a laid down his paper
with a sigh that sounded like the
squeak Of a penny whistle.-London
Answers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09
MODERN FARMING METHODS

Since the days when the Maker of
all things placed man in the garden
of Eden with instructions to tend and
keep it, farming has been a life of
strenuous work and yet the work of
men whom he had ordained to build
the world. Primitive work has been
productive of good results and as the
years have advanced and glimpses have
been made along the track of vanished
years it is evident to all observant
minds that agriculture has moi kept
pace with the other advances in
science, yet the farmer has fed the
world.
The demand for..practical education
in all lines of endeavor has been met
and In the various vocations of life one
10 enabled to fit himself for his or her
chosen calling, says the Miles City
Messenger. In architecture, in the
sciences and arts many have perfected
themselves and are standing high on
the roll Of honor in these callines.
In agricultural science there has been
and 10 . feeling that the science OF
the conservation Of the soil and the
production Of the food stuffs of the
world belongsjto only those who labor
With their hands and the result has
been and 10 . lack Of men who know
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09
Shipped Whisky As Tomatoes.

Ell RENO Okla, June - Boxes
labeled "tomatoes" and "eloss
starch" but containing instead old
Bourbon whisky, were seized here at
the direction of United States District
Attorney John Embry, because Of the
false lsbels. There we're IA piuts of
whisky In the consignment, which wss
shipped from Kansas City.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09
A Little Slow.

"How's collections at your church,
)Brudder Shinn?"
~Well, we amt nebber had to stop
In de middle OBJ a collection to 60 an
empty de box Louisville Courier
Journal,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09

Whenever ! look at my wife," said
the husband Of the celebrated latest
woman on earth, Il feel that l have
a great deal to be thankful for
Chicago Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09
Immediate Results.

Mrs. Hinnesy-Jamie, phwat's thot
noise? James-'Tis little Paddy Null
ligan pokin' a shtick into tn ribs O.
Casey's goat. Mrs. Hinnesy-Ah, he's
sht0pped now! James-No, mother;
he's goin' yet. l think he won't shtop
tfu he strikes TIL house.-Exchange.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09
OFFICIAL PAPER OF cHOUTEAU COUNTY

Az letters sid coasnsuaicatons cont0iniag mat
~ tasssdsdy er publication In tAis paper sh0u1d
- addressed to "zAs River Prsss,' IN tie nanss
AftAs writer mwst b given to. Insure attention.
Local adVsstJssNssnts sciH Be Inserted IN these
soSsusws At ths rate Of ten cents per line from
trsssisss and fvs cents per line from regular ad.
OGse1ssrs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-09

Industry keeps the body healthy, the
mind clear, the heart whole. the purse
full.-Simmons.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16
WHITE CHRISTIANS
STILL BARBAROUS

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 22.-The
lynching record for 1908 shows
that the practice of taking sum-
mary vengeance on persons guilty
of certain forms of crime is in
creasing rather than diminishing.
The figures for the twelve months
beginning January l, 1908, are
larger than for several years past.
Though the most of the lynchings
occurred in the South, they were
not confined to that section by any
means.
Springfield, Ill, was the scene
OF the greatest race riot of the
year, resulting in the lynching of
two colored men and the killing
and wounding of a number of citi-
zens who participated in the riots
that lasted several days. Of the
other northern States, one lynch
ing is recorded for Indiana, while
California furnished the only
lyuching in the far West.
Mississippi, Georgia and Texas
in the order named, furnished the
greatest number. A quadruple
lyuching in Kentucky increased
the figures in that State over those
of previous years. The record for
Texas for 1908 was six fold great
er than in 1907. In Arkansas,
Alabama and Louisiana there were
fewer lynchings than in 1907. Ok
lahoma shows clean slate and so
does Maryland, Missouri, Iowa
and Nebraska, in all of which
States lynchings occurred in 1907.
The lynchings for 1908 total
eighty-nine. This number is ex-
elusive of several who met death
while being pursued by posses or
resisting arrest. OF the victims,
eighty-five were colored and four
were white men.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16
CON TROLLING FORCE

A press dispatch from Washing
ton, d. c., by Henry Lewis says:
Washington, Jan. S.-The cold
unsympathetic snow is coming
whitley, softly down. 1t haS al
ready achieved a chill depth of
four inches. Save in that one
matter of depth, it is in no wise ac-
cepted as typifying present rela-
tions between congress and White
house, which are hard, hot and
dark.
Briefly an explanation vehe-
ment individual via the United
States mails, demands an explana-
ton of my story yesterday where
in l said the had been rendered
doubly important in politics by
the action of the South itself.
What l sought to say and 1
think, too, [ succeeded measurGb-
ly in saying it's that-the Ne
gro fearer of the South collect
themselves to the last man jack
about the Democratic standard.
The Republican party machinery
in the South is thereby left in the
hands of the Negroes. In this
way, where two or more candidates
come seeking presidential nomi-
nations, the Negroes can become
the controlling force in Republi-
can conventions.
1t may be taken as true that any
man who can compact and WELD
the Negro elements as whole can
name the tickets and frame the
platforms for every national Re-
publican convention that is held.
And the Rebublicans constitute
the dominate party. Also they
will continue to be the dominate
party SO long as Solid South re-
mains.
Mr.. Mckinley was nominated
and elected by black votes. Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft could not
have been nominated and elected
without them. Even Mr.. Hanna
was chosen senator by a single
vote and that a "colored" one.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16

who, with diversified interests, polit-
ical and otherwise, would naturally in
some measure lack that cohesiveness
so necessary in the building up of a
permanent, towering business.
For that reason this gathering to-
night, and the work of the promoters
of the local league speak volumes and
indicate a greater amount of energy,
tact, patience and determination than
is required in the average community
made up by population less liable to
change.
where the patrons come and go,
you must of necessity depend upon a
transient trade to insure success-this
it would seem would always create an
element of uncertainty for the business
men so environed, and in some meas
ure prevent the launching out into
greater ventures in the prosecution of
his business. Thus, you have entailed
conservatism, bordering on timidity,
which would most likely prevent that
amount of success possible under diff
ferent circumstances.
wise indeed must be those men
servative to not overreach in the mat
ter of investment, and at the. same
time sufficiently progressive to keep
pace with the demands of these in
tensely commercial times.
MY observation would lead me to
believe that in no city of this country
is competition more rife than here.
Entitled to our respect and approval
then, are those men who here succeed
in a legitimate business. Every en-
couragement should be given you as
an organization and as individuals for
the success with which you are meet
ing.
Every man who strives for leader
ship does well when he extends help
ing hand to your efforts. He can in
no more practical way show his fealty
to his race and demonstrate his belief
III TIE pOSSlDlllIy Vi lne race lhdu NhSi
he approves your efforts by his words
and by his acts.
'The race has need of its business
men. Any people whose sole accom-
plishment is based upon the hazard of
political fortune, or who depend en-
tirely upon their professional men to
make a place for the race, will find
themselves on a sandy foundation,
and when the storms come and the
winds beat upon this race, its house
will fall.
mo man is so politically independ-
ent as that man who has an assured in
come and who can express his opinion
untrammeled, without fear of being re-
duced to want or bringing distress to
his loved ones. In the various COM
munities of this country, the Negro
business men are more and more be-
coming factors in the political life of
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16

Muskogee, Okla, Jan. 6.-In
the Uuited States District Court
here today Judge R. E. Campbell
held that the alleged sales by
Ezekiel Moore, Greek freedman.
disposing of 120 acres of land in
the Glenn Pool district are invalid
except one lease for 15 years given
to r. S. Litchfeld. Litchfeld is
supposed to represent the Standard
Oil Company. The land is worth
$500,000 and by the decision
Moore will receive 10 per cent 10y
atty on all oil taken from the land
under the Litchfield lease. This
will make him TIE richest Negro in
Oklahoma. The evidence showed
that Moore was a minor and a
prisoner in the Uuited States
Prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan,
when induced to sign several leas-
es, and that he was ignorant of the
value of the land, which was an
allotment made to him by the
Federal Government.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16

A week ago Bert Williams, the
colored comedian, and some of his
friends, were asked to subscribe to
fund that was expected to reach
$4,000. Enough money has been
pledged now. however, to insurr a
pool of 100000 should johnson
be matched with any white fighter.
Chicago's "black belt" has been
talking of nothing but Johnson's
victory ever since the Aus tralian
battle.
'The only thing 1 am hoping
for is that Johns next fight will
be in this country" said Bert Will
Jams, who is playing an engage
ment at the Great Northern.
''If it is held outside the United
States the colored population will
migrate for a while to see it, but if
it is held here it will bring togeth-
er the largest single collection of
Negroes ever assembled.
Isis reported that Williams and
his partner, George Walker, have
promised to contribute $1,000 TO
the fund. 1t is proposed to pool
the money and let a syndicate
place it.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16

the race. To these men the tempta-
tion to be venal does not come. They
are above want, and can put the
temptation behind them.
81 would not have you understand
me to say that the possession of prop
erty or money can take the place of
an upright character, because venal-
ity in politics is not necessarily linn
tied to the poor-however, removing
the necessity for yielding to tempta-
tion is step forward toward the puri-
fication of politics.
"The successful Negro business man
can stand out for all the rights of the
race and uncompromisingly demand
that justice be done his people.
This attitude, when known by the
mass OF the people, but tends to popu-
larize him, and his leadership even
tuates as a consequence.
"The next step is natural-that is,
the demand of his community or state
for consideration. These demands ac-
corded and his place as a leader, sug-
gests his selection as the logical Sc
quence.
There are instances when these
successful business men, by reason of
their diversified interests, have found
it necessary to decline positions of
l-t In
declinations have done the race no
harm, but have brought to the notice
of the country the preeminent success
with which the individual, type of
the race, has met.
1T has followed almost invariably
that such men have been enabled to
shape policies for the betterment of
the race and in some cases to suggest
who should represent the race in such
positions. This all demonstrates the
power possible for the Negro bust
ness man all over the country. \
1--WE should emphasize this work.
We have long since learned that racial
development must proceed along every
line eXemplified in the career of the
white race The man of means who
touches elbows with his kind, regard
less OF race, will respect the display
of business acumen, financial integ-
rity and real worth of his associate.
Il am prepared to unhesitatingly
and uncompromisingly commend your
work, and wish for you the support
and endorsement of this community.
If this business league has for it's pur
pose the building up of your present
enterprises, and the formation of new
ones; if it shall have for it's aim the
accumulation of realty holdings, and
the financial independence of those
whom it seeks to benefit, then no man
can reasonably oppose it, and every
man should encourage it."
Chaplin w. W. E. GLADDEN. of the
Twenty-fourth U. S. Infantry, has been
the guest of Register Vernon for sew
eral days. While here, he took in all
the sights of the city and met the
piohiih1ht representatives VI Ine ldCe
He left the city yesterday for Madison
Barracks, New York, where his regi-
ment is stationed.
Register Vernon is preparing to
make an extended lecture tour of the
West. He has been compelled to de-
cline many invitations to speak in va
rious sections of the country on ac-
count of his itinerary having been
made up for the season.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16

On the evening of January 4th the
NEGRO Business League of the District
of. ,Cumbia gave its annual banquet
Mr. ~. Sydney Pittman, the president
of the local league acted as the toast
master of the occasion.
There was a large attendance of
members, and number of speeches
were made.
Hon. w. T. Vernon, register of the
treasury, who is a life member of the
organization, made very eloquent
speech, which was roundly applauded
by the assembled gentlemen.
In part the register spoke as fol-
lows:
81 congratulate myself upon having
been present at this, your annual BAN
quet, and heard the splendid report
of work done by your local organiza-
ton. 1t is source of qualification to
me, as it must be to every one who
wishes we'll for his people, to observe
the material progress of the people OF
this community.
You but demonstrate the capacity
of the race to acquire and hold, and
this demonstration is but a type of
that which | understand is going on
wherever the Business league is
known.
aside from a racial interest in the
work of the organization-as life
member, l feel an especial interest in
its growth and development. Though
occupying a position of a political
character, have had some opportun-
ity to observe the certainty of bust
ness success, and its guarantee for
the future, when weighed against any
other success, so liable to fluctuation
because of external agencies.
"The man who builds well along
business lines gains confidence in him
self, confidence of his community, and
has an assured footing for the future.
81 have been much impressed with
the statistics given of the growth OF
the race along business lines during
the past forty years. Especially mas
this phase of our racial development
taken on concrete form and been made
more apparent since the bringing to-
gether of the business men of the race
through the medium of the Business
league.
"a most inestimable service has been
rendered the Negro and the country
at large, since his material develop
ment is but part of his countrys
prosperity; and, for that reason, every
encouragement given this movement
but lends added strength to the race
and contributes to the betterment OF
our national life.
"You are especially to be congratu-
lated upon having organized the bust
ness men of the District of Colorado,
This is a city which brings together
thousands from all over the world,
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

Manila, Jan. 1.-THE annual
military athletic tournament of
the division of the Philippines,
United States army, opened here
today with all the crack organiza-
tions of the several arms of the
service represented by their best
riders and athletes. Many thous-
ands of spectators, both soldiers
and civilians, attended the formal
of the games at Pasay
field. In the preliminary contests
the Tenth cavalry team won the
polo cup with First cavalry play
ers in second place.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16
WILL BET 100000
ON JOHNSON,

Chicago, Jan. 12.-If Champion
Jack johnson does battle with Jim
Jeffries or any other white fighter
colored enthusiasts of Chicago are
willing to back the conqueror of
Burns with fund of 100000.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16

Richmond, Va, Jan 10-In the
most fashionable district of this
city, today, Miss Marie Louise
Stumpf, 19 years old, daughter of
E. A. Stumpf, business man, was
attacked by Charles Gillespie, a
Negro. Her assailant was arrested
and will be given a hearing as
soon as Miss Stumpf is able to ap-
pear before a special grand jury.
When the crime became known
their was considerable excitement
which was soon dispelled by the
prompt action of Judge Witte, who
appeared at the police station
and announced that the Negro
would be given a speedy trail.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16
BUSINESS
LEAGUE

Negro League of District of Columbia holds Its Annu
al Banquet Register Vernon Makes Eloquent Speech
The Need of Business Men-Men who can Express
Their Opinion without fear of being Reduced to
Want from a Political Standpoint
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16

Washington, Jan. 5.-Three
Congressional election contests
from South Carolina were practi-
cally decided today when Election
Committee No. l reported to the
House in favor of the permanent
seating of Representative Jas. o.
Patterson, Democrat, of the Sec
ond district, over Isaac Myers, Re-
publican; Representative Asbury
F. Lever. Democrat, of the Seventh
over Alexander Dantzler, Republi-
can; and Representative George S.
Legare, Democrat of the First dis
trict, over A. P. Prioleau, Republi-
can. All the defeated candidates
are Negroes. The victors are now
sitting in the House.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-01-16

Chicago, Jan. Details of the
murder of Mrs. Elijah Rafty, col
ored, whose bones were found in
the furnace of South Side apart,
ment building last week, were Civ
en- by Rafty to the police today,
when Rafty completed his partial
confession made last Saturday.
"She was too thick with a porter
working for the Burlington Road" :"
said Refty. Il heard them talk
ing about a good time they had
had and it made me crazy. l met
my wife in the basement. First
we quarreled, and then [ choked
her. Il didn't intend to kill her,
but when [ unclasped my hands
she was dead. | didn't know what
else to do with the body, so l
chucked it into the furnace, heaped
coal on it to make it a good job,
and then cleared out"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-07-29
Take Notice

DR.. 0. A. Hub has returned to Sauk
Centre to practice Osteopathy, and
has opened up offices over the Mer-
chants Bank building, occupying the
rooms recently vacated by DR.. Henne-
man. The Doctor is in position to
successfully treat diseases of women
and children, also nervous diseases.
Those suffering with Rheumatism,
will find great relief and cure through
the Osteopathic method of treatment,
which is natural treatment. If
you are suffering from any disease,
and have tried other methods, investi-
gate Osteopathy, and be convinced
that it can help you. Office Hours:
9:O0-12:OOm. 10000 Other hours
by appointment
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-07-29
First publication July 29I
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Probate Of Will

Estate Of Peter Hanson, Deceased.
State of Minnesota,
County of Stearns,
In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Peter Hanson
Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to and all persons in
tereSted in the allowance and probate of the
will Of said decedent: The petition of A. H.
Hendrickson being duly filed in this court. re-
presenting that Peter Hanson. then resident
of the County of Stearns, State of Minnesota,
died on the 18th day of July 1909, leaving
last will and testament which is presented 10
this court with said petition, and praying that
said instrument be allowed as the last will and
testament of said decedent, and that letters
testrmentary be issued thereon to him the
said A. H. Hendrckson, Now Therefore. You,
and Each of You, are hereby cited and requir-
ed to show cause. if any you have. before this
court, at the Probate Court Rooms i'm the Court
House in the City of st. Cloud County of Stearns,
State of Minnesota, on the 27th day of August
1909, at O'Clock A. NJ, why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted.
Witness the honorable A. H. Klasen Judge of
said court, and the seal of said court, this 2sth
day of July, 1909.
A. H. KLASEN,
lCOURT SEAL Judge.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-07-29
Teachers Examinations

The examinations for state teachers
certificates will be held on August I'd,
Sd and 4th at Sauk Centre, Paynes-
vile and St. Cloud as follows: August
I'd, A. M, Enrolment, Geometry,
Physics; P. M, Algebra, Physical
Geography or General History. Au-
gust Sd, A. M, Enrolment, Profes-
sional Test, Spelling, Arithmetic; p.
M, Geography, Composition and Pen
manship, Reading. August 4th, A..
A., U. S. History, English Grammer,
Music; P. M, Physiology-Hygiene,
Ciyics, Drawing.
All teachers desiring to teach in
Stearns County and not holding state
certificates must take these examina-
tions. PAUL AHLEs.