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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

mare, Mr.. Charles Trant, looking very
splendid and loverlike in his paint and
pink coat, stood patting Ladybird with
one dogskin-gloved hand, while with the
other he hourished a hunting crop and
gazed up amorously-far too amorously
some one in the wings thought-into the
large, blue-penciled eyes of his inam-
orata.
The whole crowded house began to
cheer and applaud, the band dashed into
the gay measure of the hunting song
when something unexpected and horrible
happened
The usually meek and quiet Ladybird
gave sudden whinny Of excitement,
tossed her head, almost snatching the
reins from Muriels hand and slowly
reared up on her hind legs, balancing
herself and paving the air, turning in
the direction of the terrified Mr.. Trant.
Muriel Webb chung to the mares neck
in an agony of fear, but said no single
word. Not so, however, the hero of
Mafeklng, who gave a wild feminine
shrek of alarm and bolted like a rabbit
to the o. P. side.
There was a loud shout of terror from
the audience, when suddenly an active
figure darted out from the prompt side
of the proscenium, leaped up at the
mares bit, caught it, and at a low
whistle, unnoticed in the excitement,
brought the horse quietly and peaceably
to its normal position. In a second Mr..
Moopledorf had lifted Miss Webb to the
ground.
''How do you feel, my dear, how do
you feel ?" he said, in an agonized voice.
Miss Webb was very pale under her
paint, and her voice trembled little
I'm all right, Eilly," she said giving
the comedian a look which sent his blood
throbbing and racing within him. Come
along, let's take the call together"
She caught hold of her deliverer by
the hand, and as the stage manager
pulled the heavy curtain aside led him
on to the little space in front of the
footlights to the chorus of wild applause
such as had been seldom heard in the
Queens theatre, Winchester.
Theatrical people are VIGOROUSLY a
little ELUSIVE in their manners, but as
they give the world so much pleasure
that must be excused them.
1t was an impulse for which nobody
blamed Miss Muriel Webb when, and IN
full sight of the audience, she turned
and kissed William Woopledorf, Esq,
the principal comedian of the "a Life
of Sport" company.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
HORSE VACATIONS

JINGLE SAM, generous in giving va
cations to his two-legged servants,
is hereafter to allow thirty days leave
to the postoffice department horses in
Washington, according to the Post of
that city. The animals are to be sent, a
few at time, to fine, rich pasture in
Maryland.
Every employee of the government"
says the che clerk in the postofice de-
rartment, receives thirty days annual
vocation and thirty Gays sick leave, if
necessary. l see no reason why the
horses we use in the business of the de-
partment ought not to receive a rest, or
vacation, and hereafter I am going to
send each of the horses away for a
thirty days period of rest. We can
spare many of them in the summer,
which is the time they will appreciate a
rest from the hot asphalt and welcome
the green grass of the country and the
shade of the trees"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
NO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY

0p APA,' she said, as the old man
L came in late, young Mr.. Samp-
son proposed to me tonight and 1 re-
fused him. And, oh, papa, 1 am afraid
he is heartbroken''
He told me about it, said the old
man.
''Then you met him?''
Yes, he's down at the club playing
billiards. Punch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-09
Bridge Company Wins at Norfolk.

NORFOLK Va. February 9.-The suit
of the Penn Bridge Company of Pennsyl-
vania agains; the Atlantic Coast Line
railway for balances alleged to be due
on contract for the construction of Coast
Line roundhouses and shops at Waycross.
Ga. ended in the United States court here
yesterday. when the jury rendered con-
sen. verdict for SIS, 49, in favor of the
plaintiff The verdict provided that costs
of court should be divided between plain
tiff and de endant. The actual amount
claimed was s5I."G, with damages places
al $75,un
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-09
ANNUAL REPORT FILED
Statement Of Business Of
Washington Gas Light Co.
CONGRESS GETS FIGURES
Net Earnings from Operation, 1854, 579.3I.
Meters in Operation, 1854. Aver
age Net Cost Per thousand Feet 500
Cents--Average Price Received SI.O5.

Following is the annual report of the
Washington Gas Light Company, which
has been forwarded to Congress:
Office Of the
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
Washington. d. G.. February !, 1863
Sir. | have the honor to transmit herewith
detailed statement 81 the business OF the Wash
ingtou Gas Light Company. with a LIST Of ITS
stockholders. for the year ending December u,
lgnS JOHN r. MCLEAN.
President.
Honorable Joseph q. Cannon,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-09
Detailed Statement OF WashtnSt0 TON
Gas Light Company. Year End
Ing December 81, 1905.

Tl,r actual cost to December 81. 1907. OF prop
Sriy used in the conduct OF the business or the
company and the present value of such property
are now the subject OF judicial investigation hy
proceedings under existing law in The Supreme
Court of tho District of Columbia. AS soon as
such cost and value shall have been judiciaiiy
ascertained the Company will file a supplemental
report stating the same.
Amount of paid up capital stock .S.,eo"VoV W
Amount ard character of the indeht-
edness OF the Company. 10000
shares OF capital stock, al SO per
b.-. fsc, xaltc " t;tS 100 90
ns,-iio,d .rtifc.tcs Of Indebtedness = COO 600 no
1,,,,ror,,,.,. bo,ds " .y9S. 100 o.
Rate per anuum funded debt, per cent ara
>; neT ecu. averaging 3d. per cent
prCEtpTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-09
Gas manufactured. Cubic feet. 80
Less condensation. leakage and used
by company ................


Less condensation. leakage aud used
10y company OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 2Ss.Seo.-'@
Gas sold and accounted for .966, 976, 14S
Average price received per Loo"
cubic feet sold Observation-Disclosures. 81 10
Average gross cost. exclusive OF In
rerest dividends and construction
account. per ] 900 cubic feet sold. t".lSS
Average net cost per 1000 cubic
feet sold after deducting from
gross cost proceeds OF by products. ae1S5
Average candlcpower for year 1905.
taken from US. inspectors report c3-s
Total number OF consumers meters
in January I. 1909. ........-.. i66it
Actual cost OF extensions and con
structon paid from earnings..... 32".s2S Is
Amount expended for labor 367,14s OF
Amount set aside and paid in inter-
est Is6.413 %
Amount set aside and paid in div
idends go. 900 90
Amount set aside for depreciation.
renewals and repairs. ......-..... loJss' Al
Number Of empIores . CHS
Total number Of stockholders Liz
Amended hereto is a list Of The stockholders
of this company Of record January IL. 1909.
JOHN T. MCLEAN
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Paris Gibson Sells Big Ranch,

GREAT FALLS, May 18.-One of the
largest deals in improved ranch prop.
erty in this part of the state was con.
summated yesterday when former
Sen Paris Gibson disposed Of his
farm OF 2,426 acres, lying shout three
miles out of the city to q Butte COM
pany. The transfer was made to the
Gibson Ranch company and the sale
was made at the rate Of S35 per acre.
At the same time articles of iucor.
porstion Of the Gibson Ranch com.
pany were filed showing the company
TO be incorporated for forty years
with q capital stock Of $3.50, 600. The
principal place of business 10 Butte
and the directors are E. S. Shields,
r. ]. Mcdonald and Robert Mcbride
of Butte. Philip Gibson and q. o.
Clark of Great Falls.
It is generally understood the com.
pany is largely financed by the Lar.
gey estate. It is the intention of the
company to divide the land into en- all
tracts and to place them upon the
market.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Holding For Two-Bit Wool.

BILLINGS. May. 18.-Prices of wool,
also sheep. are %stiffening up consid-
erably and the top notch is. moi yet to
be reached, is the general opinion,
and as a consequence the aockmasters
who disposed of their clips early in
the season at prices ranging from Is
to p cents are using various and
varied explosives to express their dis.
gust yer the fact that they "sold out
too soon."
In commenting on the situation, a
stockman who il in close touch with
conditions generally, declares that
prices of sheep and their products
will reach record breaking figures
before the end of the present year,
and that even at the present time they
are decidedly attractive to flock.
masters.
II made a trip up the valley this
week." he said. land found that wool
buyers are e~ndeavoring to contra act
clips at "a cents, and that many of the
growers are refusing this price and
are holding out for 1.-TWO bits" OF
course the bulk of the wool is already
disposed of, but there must be at least
% to 35 per cent remaining unsold,
and those who own it will profit &C.
cordingly by not having been in a
hurry to sell.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Lawsuit Over County Division

kALIsPELL, May. l9.-News has
been received from Eureka that the
movement i~naugurated by certain
citizens Of the new county of Lincoln
looking toward an application to the
supreme court for an Injunction to
restrain the organization of the
new county on the frit day
of July. has been secured to meet
the necessary expenses Of the pro.
ceedings. and that Walsh and Nolan,
OF Helena, with whom the matter has
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Railroad Prepared For Floods.

GREAT FALLS, May 19.-W. r.
Bry an, general superintendent of the
Great Northern, arrived in Grea,
Falls from St. Paul today and will
spend q few days inspecting the Butte
division.
Mr.. Brys an states that, in spite of the
enormous amount of snow stored in
mountain range, he anticipates no
trouble from high water along the
line OF the Butte division. The com.
pany, says Mr.. Bryan, has done q
great amount OF work during the past
year In the way of making its tracks
safe In places where trouble 10 lible to
OCCUR. 90 that little danger from
foods exists.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26

been gone over, have been notified to
begin proceedings at once.
Joseph Peltier aud M. p. Schenefelt
OF Eureka. Joseph Williamson of For
tine and Gregg of Troy will be named
as contestants. It 10 the hope Of those
VINO oppose segregation from Flat.
head county to have the law creating
the new county declared invalid be-
cause OF certain alleged defects in the
measure.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Notice to Taxpayers.

Taxes for the current fiscal year upon personal
property that is not secured by real estate are
now due and payable at the county treasufer'e
office. The Montana law regarding these taxes
reads Is follows:
1.-THE county treasurer must collect the taxes
on all personal property, and it shall be his duty
to notify the person or persons against whom
the tax is assessed that the amount of such tax
is due and payable at the county treasurer's> of.
fee. The treasurer must collect the taxes by
seizure and sale of any personal property owned
by the person or persons against whom the tax
is assessed"
Owners of personal property that is affected
by this provision of the state law should govern
accordingly.
L. Q: HUDSON, County Treasurer.
March 40. 1909.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26

$500 .-iO-horsepower Morse Fairbanks gsso.
line engine, good as new; also ton Stewart
shesring machines, shafting, grinder, etc., at sc
per cent; less than cost; used two seasons; ex'
tras on hand at cost. All machinery in good
running order. Have converted our machine
plant into . hand plant.
HARLEM SHEARING co.
Harlem, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
arrived today on . short business

SONoy VI . SuOTt Uuelu0So
visit.
Sam j. Kelly, of Shelby. who has a
wide acqua intance among local stock.
men, was among the arrivals today.
T. G. Power g. Bro have received a
shipment OF the latest model stou,
ladies' corsets. 1t is the self-reducine
Royal Worcester.
Fresh lemons, oranges, lettuce, rad.
ishes, celery and Florida grape fruit,
constantly on hand at the Chase store.
Also fresh mute of all kinds.
Bargains in either ranch or town
property can be found at Sayre's
Real Estate Agency. See our list of
offerings before looking elsewhere. y
The near approach Of the northern
Montana wool season is indicated by
the presence of a crew of Mexican
sheep shearers, who arrived from the
west today. The season will open
about the fret of June.
The pupils OF the third and fourth
grades. under the direction OF Miss
Daniels, entertained q number of their
friends this afternoon with q 'bird
programme" 1t was q very clever
and successful entertainment.
Eastern firms that deal in sheep
pelts appear to be getting interested
In the northern Montana crop of that
product. Representatives of three
firms are in town today soliciting
business, and u fourth was in com.
munication with q local dealer by
wire.
DR.. E M. Porter has let q contract
to George Sherry for q seven.roomed
residence and Office building, to be
constructed of cement blocks and
located on the corner of Main and
Bond streets. The work of excav ating
for the found alton was commenced
today.
A press dispatch from Washington
announces that the nomination of
John G. Bair, of Choteau, to succeed
the late Charles M. Webster as COL
lector of customs at Great Falls, was
sent to the senate Tuesday. The nom.
ination was at once confirmed at an
executive session of the senate.
Lewistown Democrat: The people
OF Zortman would like to get into
closer touch with this city by the
establishment of q mail route between
Roy postoflce and that city. There
is q gap OF but 40 miles but because of
it. mail and supplies from this city
have to travel around Eve or six
hundred miles, consuming ten or
twelve days enroute. It would be to
the advantage of Lewistown to get
that gap closed as it would be the
means of bringing business to this
city.
For real bargains in dry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes, furniture,
hardware and groceries,, 60 to the
Chase store. Miss Pratt is in charge
OF the dry goods department and is
holding special sales every day. All
goods are new and have been kept in
the best manner by experienced clerks.
There are no shop worn goods ia our
store, as they have all been bought
within the past two years, and there
are no ou~t-of-date goods such as you
find in older establishments. We can
save you money on everything, and it
will pay you to come early as we are
selling the goods right along aud you
may be too late to get what you want.
This chance to get goods so cheap
will moi last long, as the stock must
be closed out as soon as possible. II
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
For Sale o.

Fifty.two copies Of the W.sxLY RIVER Ply.s
tor 500 spot cash, or it, equivalent In bsnka BE
paper: Goods Will be delivered In regular weekly
inst.un % d.ttag the twelve months following
Address TIE RIVER PRESS,
Fort Benton. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
For Rent or Sale,

A desirable ranch property, consisting of about
1000 acres of decided land with improvements
is offered for rent for a term of years, or will be
sold at tatf valuation. Plenty Of hay, range ana
everything necessary for a good sheep or cattle
ranch. Address j. r. MORRISON.
Landusky, Mont,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Stallion for Sale.
Shearina Plant for Sale.

Two-year-old Percheron stallion for eale. In.
quire at CENTER MEAT MARKET,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Bulls for Sale.

Two Galloway bull calves, one . year old, and
one 10 months old, all of them registered. Will
sell reasonable If taken soon. Address
ALEX ROSS. Ada. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Team for Sale.

A good work team for sale. Inquire at the
ranch OF the Northwestern Live Stock company,
or j. H. EVERS, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Seed Oats for Sale.

4 limited quantity of White Russian seed oats
for sale. For particulars address
G. W. BUCK, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Terms Of District Court, 1909

Terms Of District Court, 1909.
CHOUTEAU COUNTY.
Tuesda y, August "a.
Tuesday, November %.
VALLEY COUNTY.
Tuesday, June s.
Tuesday, September 81.
Tuesday, November Is.
TETON COUNTY
Monday, August 2.
Monday, November l.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Cattle For Sale.

About % head of stock cattle for sale. Partie
desiring to purchase apply to
NEWTON SHEPHERD. Highwood. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Shearing Plant for Sale.

A complete shearing plant of ten shears, To-
Gated about IN miles from the Benton depot, for
sale cheap. Apply to
THE CHASE STORE.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Horses for Sale,

A small bunch of horses for sale. They can
be seen at my ranch on the Missouri river, Is
miles south of Fort Benton.
VIM FINKE.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Bulls for Sale.

For sale. q few head of ~yearling Hereford bulls,
which can be seen at my ranch at Lost Lake,
For particulars address
J. o. PATTERSON, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
For Sale.

One double-seat spring wagon and one 12-inch
plow, both new, for sale. Apply at the Center
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Notice 20 the Public,

All those who are indebted to Wallace e
Chase are requested to settle their accounts a
soon as possible. Goods will hereafter be sol,
for cash only, at reduced prices.
h. j. WACKERLIN, Trustee,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26

Over $50 1900 in use giving perfect satisfaction
has demonstrated this to be the most perfect
Disc Bearing ever devised. They are made in Oft.
eft. and SIT. sizes.
The disc hub, or flange, and cones are thoroughly
chilled, making them hard and smooth as glass.
Thin washers placed between the cones of bearing
permit of the most accurate adjustment.
BY means of a pressed steel, removable dust cap
on concave side of disc and a yielding, spring pressed
metal washer on the convex side, we give you prac-
tically a dust-proof bearing, nearer perfection in
this respect than any disc bearing on the market.
Our frames have an angle steel bar across the
rear. making a complete circuit tongues connect
ing both front and rear and to axle with axle box.
Large size drills have six axle bearings. Hopper is
thoroughly strapped, bolted and trussed to frame.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Residences For Sale.

Two residen ces for sale, one with ill moderr
improvements. For parttc ulars apply to
G. II. EVERS, Fort Benton
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
: SaWmNl for Sale.

The v. e. Wise sawmill, IS miles south O.
Havre. Complete and up to date. Eighty thou
sand feet of logs at mill to be sawed at 81 90 pc
thousand. Write
THEO. HILLSTROM, Sebeka, MINI.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26
Stallion for Sale.

A we'll bred Clydesdale stallion for sale. -Four
years old, weight about 100 pounds, and IL in
good condition. Price $500. Address
HANS ANDERSON, Big Sandy,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26

Chinook, the incOrpOratOrs being
Rudolph Hermes, John Drummer,
James N. Cook, w. D. Smotherman
and r. L. Morris. The company,
whose capital stock is $40, 900, proposes
to build a telephone line from
Chinook 70 the Paradise valley.
John Neubert, of the Teton, the
Oldest pioneer citizen in this part of
Montana, left today on a trip to his
old home in Germany, which he has
not visited since 1852, aud where he
has two brothers still living. Mr..
Neubert came to the United States
from the Fatherland in the year above
named, the trip across the Atlantic
being made in q sailing vessel and
occupying over sixty days. The ocean
part of his present journey will be
covered in about six days. Mr.. Neu.
bert. whose residence in Montana
covers q period of 81 years. proposes
to make this vacation the event of q
lifetime. and will visit St. Louis. New
York and Washington before embark.
ing for Europe.
From Fridays Daily
For sale, q Dain hay stacker. Ap.
ply At Minar's drug store.
d. ]. Holmer, Of Lonetree, is
among the business visitors in town.
II. G., J~orgensen, of Big Sandy,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-08-27
UNCLE SAM RANKS SECOND.

French Consider American Navy
ong than G~ermnny's.
The Paris Temps takes issue with
Deputy Michel, who declared in the
French chamber that Germany stands
second among the naval powers. The
Temps points out that second place is
a Aeet of sixteen battleships accom-
plished an admirable e in circum-
navigating the globe" The paper adds
that all English authorities class the
United States second among the naval
powers. Germany, therefore, would be
third and France fourth.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-08-27

and South, but because our higher
economic level and better conditions
attract them. The claim is often
made that even these undesirable ele-
ments serve a useful purpose in that
they relieve Americans of the neces-
sity Of performing certain low-grade
work and enable them to fill higher
places. This sounds we'll, but as ap-
piled to the United States at the pres
ent time may be fallacious; for the
time has come when such higher
places are not always vacant; so that
the American laborer may, in effect,
be driven out of employment not
driven into higher employment.
If the immediate development of all
material resources were the chief end
in view, regardless of political or So
cial effects, then the introduction of
low grade people, merely because they
are cheap laborers, could perhaps be
justified, but in that event we should
admit also the Chinese, who are
among the most efficient in the world.
But it is realized that there are con.
siderations of greater Importance than
the immediate material development
Of the country, that our national