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Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-05-27
Further Pointers For Farmers

1t the contractors on the Lower
Yellowstone Project had finished their
work last Fall in time TO permit Of
printing the main canal, the work
would have been less difficult than it
is proving at present.
On May 10th water was carried as
far as Beef Slough, Is miles from the
Headgates, and the next day was run
down to Crane Creek. Excessive
seepage through some of the gravel
banks below Tokna made it necessary
to back the water up to Beef Slough
and do little repair work. However,
the water is again in this portion Of
the canal, and will reach Crane Greek,
a little more than thirty miles from
the Headgates, today. No trouble has
yet developed with this run Of water,
and tomorrow it is expected that
little water will be run around Bells
Hill.
This is the last point where danger
GUS conditions may develop, and the
head of water will be increased very
slowly. With water past Bells Hill
there can be no further serious diff
Guilty in running it through the entire
canal system to Four Mile Creek.
The farmers are asked to at once
conform to the regulations and take
down the fences from the canal and
lateral right Of way. The canal riders
and operating force must be along the
banks day and night, and the in
structions from the Department re-
quire that they be not interrupted and
delayed by fences across the right of
way.
The head bitches and field laterals
should be plowed out before the
ground dries from recent rains, or in
any event as soon as possible.
Everything points to the prompt
and satisfactory delivery of water to
the farmers as soon as needed, and
we predict that the crops grown in
the lower Valley under proper irriga-
tion will equal, il not excel. those
grown on the Huntley Project, or in
other irrigated sections in this yicin-
ity.
The Newton Demonstration Farm
Of the Reclamation Service is being
prepared for seeding, and about nine
thousand seeding trees that are re-
for this climate are he
ing set out. These will be ready to
in three Or four years,
when all chat are not needed on the
Government reserves will be sold out
at cost to the settlers who wish same.
These trees include Ash, Box Elder,
Elm, Golden Willow, Russian Null
berry. Honey Locust, Hard Maple and
Carolina and Norway Poplars.
With construction work about TO
start on the new branch of the Nor
thern Pacific, and water practically
ready for farmers, assuring good
crops. it would seem that the Lower
Yellowstone Valley is about to enter
an era of prosperity such as it has
never seen.
Aug. Hamelau came in from ms
ranch Tuesday.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-05-27

Mrs. Geo. Berry Of Gossett and
Mrs. W. A. Bzubaker Of Terry, who
have been visiting the parents OF
the latter at Sidney, returned Mon
day and left for the west that even
ing. Mrs. Brubaker returning TO
Terry and Mrs. Berry going on to
Billings for q further visit.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-05-27

Aug. Hamelau came in from his
ranch Tuesday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
TROUBLE IN ROYAL PALACE.
Tidines Borne by Amateur Actor suf-
ficient to Lead Hearers to Ex-
pect the Worst.

The Shakespeare club of New Or
leans used to give amateur theatrical
performances that were distinguished
for the local prominence Of the actors.
Once social celebrity. with a gor-
geous costume. as one of the lords in
waiting had only four words to say:
"The queen has swooned." AS he
stepped forward his friends applauded
vociferously. Bowing his thanks. he
faced the king and said. in high
pitched voice: THE swoon has
queened."
There was a roar of laughter; but
he waited patiently. and made an
other attempt:
"The swecn has cooned."
Again the walls trembled and the
stage manager said in voice which
could be heard all over the house:
Come OFF. you doggoned fool"
But the ambitious amateur refused
to surrender. and in a rasDing fal-
setto. as he was assisted off the stage.
he screamed: THE coon has
weened."-Success Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
The Artlcss Boy.

The boy bowed politely to the gro
Ger.
Il understand" he said. that you
want a boy. sir. viii you kindly look
me over"
Il only pay 49," said the grocer. abb
ruptly.
Il understood" said the boy. that
you paid four"
The grocer nodded.
Il did pay four" he said. until
saw In the paper the other day that
Millionaire Rogers began his business
career on 81 a week"
The boy smiled.
But ] don't expect to be million
airc,' he said. Il don't care to be
rich-I'd much rather be good.
The grocer was so much pleased
with this artless reply that he com
promised with TIN boy for three and
a half
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
A ReaIist,

Il am a great believer in realism
remarked the poet
Yes" We queried with a rising in
lection. thereby giving him the desired
opening.
Il sometimes carry my ideas of
realism to a ridiculous extreme" con.
tinued the poet.
Indeed" we exclaimed namely.
somew what impatient to reach the point
OF his witticism.
Yes" continued the poet. the other
day ! wrote n sonnet to the gas com
pany and purposely made the meter
defective"
At this point we tainted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS.
Unseifishness in Life Is the One Thing
That viii Transform All
Things to Gold.

The moment we set about the task
of making every human being we
come in contact with better for know
ing us-more cheerful. more coura-
geous and with greater faith in the
kindness of God and man-that mo-
ment we begin to attain the third pur-
pose of life-personal happiness.
Would you possess the magic secret
of the alchemist which transforms all
things to gold?
1t is unselfishness-or. to use a bet
ter word. selnessness.
He who goes forth bent upon being
always kind. always helpful. in the lit
tie daily events OF life. will find all
skies tinted with gold. all his nights
set with stars and unexpected flowers
of pleasure springing up In his path.
way.
And all his tears shall turn into
Enthusiastically Eagle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
Your Salary.

The universe pays every man In his
own coin: II you smile. II smiles upon
you in return: II you frown. you will
be frowned at: II you sing. you will
be invited into gay company; II you
think. you will be- entertained by
thinkers: and II you love the world
and earnestly seek for the good that
is therein. you will be surrounded by
loving friends. and nature will pour
into your lap the treasures of the
earth. Censure. criticisc and hate. and
you will be ccnsured. criticised and
hated by your fellow mcn.-N. w.
Zimmerman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
Aid Fiaht Against tuberculosis.

At the recent meeting OF the Ma
tional Association Of Bill Posters. held
in Atlanta. Ga, II was decided to do
nate to the campaign against tubercu-
losis $1.2OO.OOO worth Of publicity.
The bill posters In all parts OF the
United States and Canada will fili
the vacant spaces on their $500 bill
boards with large posters illustrating
the ways to prevent and cure con-
sumption. The Poster Printers asso-
citation has also granted 100000
worth of printing and paper for this
work. This entire campaign Of bill.
board publicity will be conducted un.
der the direction OF the National As
sociation for the Study and Proven
ton OF Tuberculosis In cooperation
with the National Bill Posters asso-
Ciation
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
A PROPOSAL.

Mr. Hardup-Good morning. Miss
Aughtumn-ahem, There Is some
thing have been wishing to ask you
for some time. but-er-the fact is.
haven't been able to screw up enough
courage to-er-come to the point.
Miss Aughtumn-A proposal at last!
Mr.. Hardup-Could you. my dear
Miss Aughtumn-could you lend me
five dollars?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
Fitted for the Job.

The general consulted the topo-
graphical chart. You understand,
colonel" he said. that this charge on
the enemy's fertilization nccessitates
the most reckless disregard for hui.
man iife?" Il understand. general"
the colonel replied. The forlorn hope
that leads the movement will be com
posed exclusively Of amateur chaui-
ieurs''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20

doctors failed to help. l was discour-
aged. Doan's Kidney Pills brought
quick relief and final cure and now
am in the best of health"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. SO cents a box. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
The Gatun Dam.

THE engineers find Gatun dam
safe" read Mr.. Jones from his news.
paper headlines at the other side of
the table.
We'll" she said. looking up over
her glasses in panied surprise. "I
don't know anything about the safety
Of Gatun. but I think a family news.
paper oughtn't to use such language
In print"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20

are the cause. Cure
them. Mrs. S. d. FL
lison. N. Broadway, La
mar. Mo-. says: kid
ney trouble wore me
down till l had to take
to bed. l had terrible
pains in my body and
limbs and the urine was
annoying and full of sed.
iA aA Aaa a 4
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
Could She?

when women get to voting" said
the man. they will have n great
many more calls than they now have
to put their hands in their pockets
and give money to further important
causes"
The woman looked thoughtful.
I'm always willing. of COURSE she
said, to give money for a good cause.
but as for putting my hand in my
pocket
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20

Mrs. Ella F1agg Young. who has been appoint
ed superintendent OF the Chicago public SCHOOL,
by the board of education Of that city. takes he
place among the highest salaried women in ths
United States. Those OF her who have gone
beyond the $4,000 emoument Of her new posi-
ton have been few and far between.
About the biggest sum paid woman on record
was that the insurance Investigations revealed
had been paid to Gage Tarbell's secretary. who
was credited with receiving $4,000. II. II
Rogers secretary has been credited with a $40.
900 salary.
Heretofore the record among Chicago womer
has been held by Mrs. Jacob Baur. formerly Mis-,
Bertha Duppler. who until her marriage last fal
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
WINS HONORS IN PARIS

Samuel F. OLeary. a young painter. who was
born in Pittsburg. Pa, and still calls that city
his home. is winning honors In Paris This year
he has scored a double triumph Not only was
one o! his canvases accepted for exhibition in
the Salon OF French Artists but 1t placed
ION the line" which means that It was given a
particularly favorable position. such is accord
ed only pictures Of exceptional merit.
OT-eary has been in Paris only since February
OF last year. and he gained entrance to the salon
the first effort His work. white Roses" at
tracted many favorable notices from critics.
The painter is a of the late John J.
OLeary. When a small boy in the public schools
Of Pittsburg he showed bent Tor drawing and
before he was grown he had done considerable
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20

n
n
Young died continued her work teaching which
She made district Of schools there 1887 and
which
the Chicago Normal school in September 1905
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
RAISES GIFT TO MILLION

John D. Archbold. the vicepresident of the
Standard Oil Company. n few days ago lifted a
mortgage OF 100000 Syracuse university.
making the total OF his gifts to that lucky insttu
ton round million of dollars. The greatest gift
is by all odds the magnificent gymnasium build
ing. which first used by the students last
winter and spring. but which is receiving
finishing touches which will make II the most
complete institution Of its kind In the world and
the envy of all other schools Mr.. Archbold is a
great exponent of the doctrine of sound bodies
a receptacles for sound minds and has spared
no expense to make the Syracuse gym the finest
In existence.
The dimensions of the building are 156x2lG
feet. II contains swimming and rowing rooms
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
DISCOURAGED WOMEN.
A Word Of Hope for Despairins Ones.

Kidney trouble makes weak. weary.
worn women. Backache, hip pains.
dizziness, headaches. nervousness. Ian
guor, urinary troubles make women
suffer untold misery. Ailing kidneys
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20

except the things he knows he can't
get.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20

sketching Four five oeay took seriously
to Yorkto
through Minnesota this finished he Paris
in
month last
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20

each with tanks of There baseball
dining hall and social hall The running track IL laps the mile
building is directly connected with the end the stadium
a
a
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20

Resiiiency Of Language.
II say. we are down on our luck"
Yes. we are certainly up against
it,"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20
SUCCEEDS DR. ANGELL

Harry P. Hutchins, dean of the law department
of the University or Michigan. will succeed DR..
James B. Angel as head of the institution the
coming year. The board of regents has appoint
ed him acting president This is taken to mean
that the regents will not select a permanent sue
cessor to DR.. Angel. who recently elected
president-emeritus after serving as head Of the
university for SS years. until next spring.
Dean Hutchins has served in the same capacity
before. 1t was in the year 1897-1S9S during the
absence of DR.. Angel United States minister
to Turkey. Dean Hutchns is recognized through
out the United States as an able lawyer and a
brilliant educator. Under the appointment OF
the supreme court of Michigan he revised and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-08-20


seminary Tton and the seminary Newbu
special studies physiology and the University
of a cole
he
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in
as
institution his Cornell school
called
Inn OF
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-10


low price was 771s cents In 1904 the high
price was 81 % during the months OF Septem-
her October and December. In January or the
same wear the low price reached was S1A
cents.
In 1898 another crowd Of bulls made cor
ner and ran the price up to $1.S5 In the month
of May In Oceober OF the same year the
low price was 62 cents.
The highest price ever recorded on the
Chicago board of trade in 1869. when the
price reached s247. in the month OF August.
In December the same year, the low point was
76h cents. The next highest price was $2.2O.
paid in July 1868 The cheapest wheat that
year was 81 O41h and there was no corner.
In September 1883. the high price was 81
April. The lowest price ever reached on the
Chicago board was 80 cents in September.
1894.
During the corners engineered by Letter.
"Old Hutch" and other Chicago spectators,
prices never held at the high points but
short time and the corners usually fell of their
own speculative weight. The Patten corner
tottered several times. but with boundless
nerve and with millions behind him. Patten
has always stemmed the tide OF the engulfng
market by buying everything dumped on the
market with such an abandon that the timid
bears were forced to cover and fall in line
with the bulls.
In cornering any kind Of grain the operators
must have q sure knowledge OF economic con-
ditions, or at least simulated knowledge,
before they begin operations. After once
starting the huge speculative ball to rolling
It is an easy matter to keep 1t going provided
one has money and nerve enough, for the
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-10
A RANCH HOME FREE.
II Is SpIendidIy Located Out in Colo
radO, Near Pixies Penk.

Practically everyone who can sec
ahead at all is anxious to provide for .
future home. If not for the present
A big land and cattle enterprise in
Colorado chartered by the State with
$25O,000 capital stock) in order to se-
cure new members invites each person
joining the company to visit the ranch
at pleasure and build a home. If de-
sired. either now or in the future. In
"chaff"-to eliminate trifers and curl
osity-seekers. each applicant must re-
NIT fifty cents for a paidup preferred
membership share later to be refunded.
Included in the holdings is the big
5000 acre ranch, fenced and improved
with buildings. implements. livestock,
hay and grain crops growing town
site. good school, two railroads with
stations on the ranch. Near county
seat. Ample timber. hundreds of springs
and running streams. a delightful eli
here mention one-hundredth part of the
advantages.
All who are interested and in earnest
are invited to send their names with the
ffty-cent membership fee. The company
Will promptly send the preferred mem
bership share issued to you together
with a book of views and official map
of the ranch. including a disinterested
western magazine of stories sketches.
scenery. etc. just to keep you posted
After you become member you may
shares. but the soc will be promptly re-
funded upon request Enclose the soc
fee in cash, stamps. postal or express
order and address at once. Beaver VAL
ley Ranch Denver Office Sta. 19). Den
yer. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-10

The 1909 National Encampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic will be
l4th. An unusually attractive folder in
red -white-and- blue, replete with infor-
nation concerning Utah. Salt Lake City
ing distributed by the Passenger De-
partment OF the Denver & Rio Grande
particular interest to Grand Army men
Is the reproduction of speaking like
nesses of all the Commanders-in-Ch
from B. F. Stephenson. the organizer
In 1866. to Henry Nevius. the present
Commander. This Is the first time that
this set of portraits has been assembled.
The familiar faces of John A. Logan,
Ambrose F.. Burnside, John F. Hart
ranft. Russell A. Alger. John C. Black
James Tanner and many others appear
in this Interesting series
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-10

Well, they don't know the conditions. Ny cor.
respondents throughout the country are trained
men who get right down to earth when they
seek information. Postmasters and a farmer
here and there comprise the staff Of Secretary
Wilson's forecasters. The high price Of wheat
had little effect on bread rates. Bread would
have been high anyway, because there wasn't
enough wheat. Lots Of that price increase
probably went into dealers pockets anyhow
But once for all, let me tell you, no living man
can corner wheat"
When the careful housewife was figuring up
the cost Of the grocery bill and she pointed out
to her husband during their discussion Of
household economics the item. "24pound bag
of -four. 80 cents" he said:
"What-four has gone up!'
Yes, that's what the grocer said; Patten
has 'cornered' the wheat market and bread
costs more" Then the housewife wanted to
know more of wheat corners" and how 1t was
done.
Probably no bulge" in wheat ever affected
all classes of people more than the one said
to be engineered by James A. Patten. the Chi
cago specuator.
Mr.. Patten and his followers say the situa.
tion puts the stamp of denial on the assertion
that there is corner" in the grain. They
say that the real wheat is scarce-that the
world is short millions of bushels. compared
with normal; that 1t has been short for prac-
tically two seasons and will be short for an
other year. However. government experts
have taken issue with the assertion that there
Is a world shortage. or. in truth, shortage
In the United States.
One authority says that there were virtually
50.O00.000 more bushels Of wheat at the close
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-10

fact that hitherto he had exhibited fondness
for newspaper men.
Then May wheat dropped. But with the re-
turn Of Mr. Patten. the July edition of the
grain began to soar and the word went out
that the corner on in that months grain,
the May delivery having been effected.
Think Of putting an average of 100000
into the bank each day. while the Patten firm
was closing out its May wheat. That is what
Jim Patten did and before newspaper report
ers became too pernicious in their activities
he would occasionally talk about it. In fact
he seemed to like to talk. But when the great
city daiies began to jump upon him editor
tally and when Secretary Of Agriculture VIII
son declared that there was no reason why
May wheat should sell ut $1.30 per bushel. be-
cause there was lots in the country. plain Jim
Patten got mad. Thereafter he talked-but
only in monosyables.
Before adopting the sphinx attitude he gave
the writer a long interview. the gist Of which
is as timely to-day as the day he gave 1t out.
1t follows:
"im only a farmer rube. ! don't know any.
thing but wheat, but man, ! tell you, ! know
wheat from the start. Corner the market7
No! There 10 not a man alive who can corner
wheat. ! tell you Il is an impossibillty. The
idea that my movement In grain sent prices
up 10 absurd. The price Of grain, as In every
thing eise-you know Il as we'll as ! dds
gauged according to the law Of supply and de-
mand. The reason wheat went higher than
ever before 10 simply because the country 10
short on wheat. The United States bureau Of
agriculture says there 10 plenty Of wheat3
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-10
AARNEST .SCxIX- NJ k4S7ERW RLSSIH

bushels; 1905, 100000 bushels; 1904. 552-
100000 bushels
Jim Patten doesn't care for money He likes
to make it, but he sheds tears when he
loses. That's one reason why he wears s25
suit and tells funny stories.
1t is not so many years ago that he was
plowing the old home farm at Sandwich,
Ill. That's what makes him such a forceful
figure in the pitt he knows the game intimate
ly from the growing of the crops to the ship
ping. marketing and manipulation. Later he
tended store" and then made quick grab
at an education, studying at Northwestern Uni
versity in Evanston. the classic Chicago SUBJ
urb. which is his home
He didn't stay long. plunging after a year
so into the hurly y-burly of the board of
trade.
Up and down. in his meteoric career. sue
ceedng and falling he has always bobbed up
with the hearty laugh and merry joke.
God didn't make man for tears" is his
motto. IF you're sad it's your own fault.
Riches are only toy If you lose them find
another one. The only good in life is to be
happy"
Riding now on the top wave of success. he
is hailed in Chicago the legitimate success
sor of "Old Hutch" Partridge, Gates. Armour
Letter and the other giants of the pit who
swung those tremendous deals that in years
gone by were the wonder of the world.
The characteristics of Patten. therefore. are
now being noted in great detail The other
day the Chicago pit was in frenzy.
wild, shrieking mass of men surged over
every inch Of the long quadrangle. The din
as the tangled chorus rose up from the mob
struggling for foothold, echoed far down La
Sale street. To the packed galleries OF
spectators the scene like an immense
gridiron where a hundred football teams were
simultaneously trying to buck the center"
Hour after hour the pandemonum increased
Give 1.25 for wheat" below could be
heard above the uproar. but no answering
voice or raised hand come in answer. Only
more din.
Give 1.26 for 1,O0O. 900 bushels" The hoarse
cry only fed the flame of frenzy. and success
sive bids of 1.261s, 1.27 and 1.2s seemed but
to increase the fury of every broker on the
floor in the despairng effort to buy
Finally, toward the closing hour as the anx.
iety Of the shorts" grew greater, disheveled
broker raised himself up out Of the fighting
mob and waving his clenched fist yelled |:
"One twenty-nine." There was stiffness for
the one instant 1t took the clamoring seekers
of grain to realize what that meant then in
greater volume ascended the roar as from one
end of the room to the other came the chorus !:
"One twenty-nine. one twentynne."
But 1t beat futilely against the gray walls
The market in wheat was apparently
"cornered."
Outside In the rotunda a heavy.set twinkling.
eyed man sat in chair tilted back against
column beside the fruit stand OF apple
Mary" calmly and joyously sucking an orange
Curious ones from the galleries filtered down
to gaze at him from a distance. while excited
brokers rushed out to tell him of the soaring
prices.
1t was the new King Of the Pit"