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direct evidence Of his plans. his posi-
BILE whereabouts and his condition
when last heard from. His message to
FRANKIE of March II stated that he had
made good progress in crossing Elles-
mereland and was then at Cape Hub
bard, on the northwest side of Elles-
mereland, sixty miles below Cape Co.
lumbia, Peary's point of departure
from land on his journey toward the
pole in 1906.
He allowed three full months for his
dashed over the polar sea and return,
which is the maximum time usually
taken for excursions by sledges, but
probably this was not sufficient for
reaching the pole, If he persisted in
that direction, and, following the gen.
eral course taken by Peary, who reach
ed the highest latitude of 81 degrees
8 minutes in 1906, he would most likely
on his return, because of the east
ward drift. either on the northeast
coast of Greenland or be picked up by
Scotch or Danish whalers and taken to
Franz Josef Land or Spitzbergen.
His case is by no mean hopeless,
news from him is eagerly awaited.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

ENTRANCE TO IMPERIAL pA1Ac pEK1N.
access to the palace, and especially to
II private apartments of their males.
ties, was exceedingly hard to obtain.
Today some 1900 soldiers are on duty
about the palace.
The capital city Of China. Pekin, con
s1sts really Of several cities. The south
ern or Chinese section, called Wal
ching. is Of an oblong shape covering
fifteen square miles, and north of it
and connected by three fortified gate
ways Is Niuchwang, the Tartar CITY.
with a rectangular area Of twelve
square miles. The Tartar City contains
within it an Enclosure called uwang-
ching. the Yellow or Imperial City. set
apart for great dignitaries and the i'm
perlal gardens and pleasure grounds.
and within Hwangching Is yet another
with high walls, Kinchinc.
the Red or Prohibited City, containing
only the palaces Of the emperor and
the residences of his immediate retain
ers. The complete circuit of the
houses. temples and palaces Of this
city Is twenty-five miles. There are
-FOUR imposing gates which give ac-
cess to the Forbidden City, and in the
imperial palace are nine large courts
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

named Andre Anstey. probably a fish
erman from Newfoundland. Against
the latter supposition Is the fact that
Observation-Disclosures always endeavor to
bring home their dead from the fishing
grounds.
Sailing from Danes island, Spitz-
bergen, In his air craft July II, 1897,
Professor S. A. Andree and his COM
panions aroused the interest and CON-
ment of the entire civilized world by
their bold If not actually foolhardy
attempt to invade the far north. But
they failed to break the seal nature
for centuries has kept on that mys-
terious region surrounding the mag
net that has attracted so many noted
and Intrepid explorers.
John D. Rockefeller is getting so
used to publicity that he does not seem
to mind it any more. He has been pub
fishing his memoirs. and as a witness
In the court proceedings in New York
begun by the government against the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

o IN ACTION, IN LIFE AND DEATH.
when that equine's memory was per-
petuated by the mounting of this won
derful racing machines reconstructed
skeleton at the Museum of Natural
History, New York, in a position de-
plotting him in full flight over the turf,
with all four feet Gin the air"
Sysonby was foaled at James r.
keene's Cast!eton breeding farm,
Kentucky. in 1902. Both sire and dam
were imported from England.
In his brief career, running as a two
and three year old. Sysonby captured
all the rich turf events of his day,
winning fourteen of the fifteen races
he ever started in. The official life
work on the track of this great speed
king was the running of only twelve
and one-half miles, for which he won
Sis, 100. said to be one of the largest
earning performances of any horse in
the world,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

0A. A. COOK AND MAP SHOW
ING HIS COURSE.
to return during the summer, and his
nonappearance has caused anxiety
among his friends. The world had be-
gun to forget about Andree and to
take it for granted that his arctic trip
In a balloon. begun on July II, 1897,
had ended disastrously. like so many
other polar enterprises. The finding Of
a supposed grave Of Andree recently
by Captain Chalker Of the American
schooner Pelops seemed at first to con-
firm this belief. but the evidence that
the grave is that of Andree is not con-
elusive.
Andrea set sail in his balloon with
W. companions, and no traces of the
latter We're found In the vicinity Of the
grave discovered by Captain Chalkers.
Over this grave was a cross, and he
declphered the name Andree from the
lettering on 1t, but whether it marked
the grave of the famous Swedish ex.
plorer or that of some fisherman who
lad died on that deserted coast and
been buried there he could not say,
After Andree and his two companions
sailed in their balloon from Danes
island. ~Spitzbergen, in July, 1897, mes
sages were received from them at in
tervals for three months, and then en-
sued an absence of all news until Sep
TENDER, 1890, when a buoy attached to
an anchor and marked "Andree Polar
Expedition" was found on King
Charles island and identified as tho
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TOWER.
Is surmounted by a statue of Diana,
the work of Augustus St. Gandens.
The fickleness Of the city's growth
defeated the very purpose for which
the structure was built, as, instead of
being In the center Of the city's zone
OF theaters and hotels, it soon found
itself on the outskirts. In consequence
the theater and the music hall have
been losers. The arena has been the
chief source Of income. but it was not
rented often enough at the price of
$1,000 a night to counterbalance the
losses. 1t has been the scene of the
gay and fashionable horse show and
the Old Guards ball, of the livelier
French ball and the Arion ball. of
prizefights, Of bicycle races. field sports
ana the military show, of auto.
shows, electrical shows, the
sportsman show, the circus yearly, the
Wild West and many kindred amuse-
ments. 1t has held great crowds at
political rallies and at civic demon
On It's roof. in the shadow
the graceful tower. where he had a
Stanford White, the architect
h genius worked out its beautiful
lines, was slain by Harry Thaw amid
the gayety Of an opening night.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

Like you exceedingly if you keep a
good cook, a well stocked pantry and
a comfortable house. but don't keen
them exclusively for your own use.
Soon as they see you begin to relate
the tale Of their summers adventures.
after about an hour Of 1t, while you
stand YEARLY, they break off and a
you are looking awfully tired, must be
working too hard.
Are more fond Of the result of your
handiwork than they are of their own.
and the fondness does not rebound to
your advantage either.
Invite themselves to be upon init.
mate terms with you so cordially and
accept the invitation so gracefully that
you feel like a churl if you don't play
a good second to their initiative and
feel like kicking yourself up the alley
If you do.
Make you feel small and %fnconse-
quential by just coming round and
calling you by your Christian name
SO letting you know that thew ex-
lst. This kind is always your relation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
THE FORBIDDEN CITY.
Much Mystery Has Always Surround

Much Mystery Has Always Surround
ed the Abode of Chinese Sovereigns.
The disquieting rumors that have
prevailed regarding the manner in
which the late emperor of China and
the late empress dowager met death
serve to show how difficult it is for
the outside world to ascertain what is
transporting in the forbidden apart
ments Of the imperial household Of
China. A great deal Of mystery al
ways surrounded the personages of the
late rulers Of China, and in accord,
with the traditions Of the country
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

buoy Andree had expected TO dron
when passing the pole. 4 year later
d last message from him was re-
celved. This was 4 note found in n
bottled numbered "143." In spite of all
the searches that have been made for
nm since that time, nothing positive
mas peen revealed as to his fate.
DIR. Cook left the haunts of civilized
man on March .. 1908. and disappear
Cd III Il northwesterly direction over
Ellesmereland. At Annatok, his base
OI supplies. twenty miles north of
Etah, the northernmost settlement on
the west coast of Greenland, he left
MS only American companion, Ran
dolph FRANKIE. Two weeks later
FRANKIE got a letter from Cook IN.
structing him to return to New York
In case the explorer did not get back
by b month of June. When DIR, Cook
did not put in an appearance at the
time specified FRANKIE started ON the
return to civilization, and before he
reached 1t he had to endure the great.
est h~ardships. He and the Eskimos
with him had to eat raw meat and
sleep huddled together under their
boat at night, as they had
no fire. He was afflicted with rheu-
matism and scurvy and became so III
that he could scarcely move. At last
he finished his journey and was picked
up BY Peary's steamer Erik. which OF
lts return southwark brought him t.
Newfoundland.
The return of FRANKIE with papers
rom the explorer to Mrs. Cook gave
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Reform Next Dav.

There's nothing in the habit,
AS any n can see.
I'm going to break off smoking
And from the weed be free.
tomorrow at the latest
I'll throw my pipe away
SO since l am determined
I'll smoke awhile today.
It's just a waste of money.
A burning up Of wealth.
1t doesn't help the morals;
1t doesn't mend the health.
Far better spend my wages
On bills l ought to pay,
I'll chop it off tomorrow,
So light 'er up today.
There's no excuse for being
A slave to such a vice,
Though it were not an object
To salt away the price.
So fare We well, perfecto
And rope of twisted hay.
I'm done with you tomorrow,
Though friends we are today.
Without regret or longing.
Without a single sigh
Or moan for pleasures passing,
I'll put my meerschaum by
Tomorrow-yes, tomorrow
I'll smash my pipe Of clay.
But IT there's no objection
I'll light 1t up today.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Strictly Feminine.

Yes. | always let papa buy my
hats"
rs his taste so Good:'
1T isn't Il matter of taste. Papa
always buys hats that are too expen-
s1ve, and then | change them and get
the difference" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

JOHN d. ROCKEFELLER WALKING TO COURT
WITH ATTORNEY NORTH
Standard Oh company he has related
With considerable detail the story Of
his early connection with the oil trust.
In the course of his examination in
the federal suit in question Mr.. Rookie
Teller admitted that his share of the
profits of the trust was over $9,OOO.-
600 a year.
1t was during a recess in the pro-
ceedings that Mr.. Rockefeller chatted
with a group Of spectators about the
care OF his health. He said:
Il never felt in better health than
today as a result Of rigidly adhering
to a policy Of a careful diet when
was a boy. l advise any one who
wants to keep his health to do the
same. Then when you young men get
to be seventy years old you will be
able to keep up your work"
The New York newspapers could not
walt for Richard Croker to reach the
steamship dock on his present visit to
the United States before interviewing
him, nor could they even wait until
his steamer had passed Sandy Hook.
The first interview with him was OBJ
tanned by wireless telegraph while he
was still quite a distance out at sea.
No photograph of him was taken by
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
p0G,- we

Poor willie is ;.a.l.
Ills hc"i - g, tender:
They teIi ~ vii, fail,
He's E,"i'.!.. SO slender.
He doesn't ca, e:uch. for he never feels
able
He hardly eats arvthiug when at the
table.
Just nibbles at This
And nipllcs at that.
Ana. on. how they wish the poor child
would grow fat!
They coax him with cake,
They coax him with pickles.
His good Uncle Jake
Has bribed him with nickels
To be a good boy and to swallow his
tonic.
They fear that his frailness is ant tn
grow chronic.
He nibbles at this,
He nibbles at that,
And. oh. how they wish the poor child
would grow fat!
He eats lemon drops
And peppermint candy
(COnfectioners' shops
Are always so handy,
Peanuts and popcorn-he can bolt a marsh
mallow-
It worries them all that poor Willie IL
sallow
And doesn't like this
And doesn't like that.
AND, oh, how they wish the poor child
would grow fat!
He's partial to fudge
And to crystallized ginger,
But his people cam Judge
what he eats that might iniure.
For he eats scarce at all. does the suffer-
ing Willie.
His folks are alert in the chase of bacilli.
They lure him with this,
They lure him with that.
And. oh, how they wish the moor child
would grow fat!
Now, Uncle Joe growls
He ought to be shaken
To silence his bowls
And made to eat bacon
And corn bread and grits. That's old
bachelor snarling.
why, Willie is such a poor, delicate dar-
ling!
He nibhles at this
And n!bbles at that,
And. oh. how they wish the Door child
would grow fat!
Chicago Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Those Dear Friends.

Stella (at the piano)-Now that YOU
have heard me sing, what would you
advise me to Go with my voice?
Mabel-Well | wouldn't do any
thing with it just now. Wait till the
mar comes around and have it tuned
st. Louis Dispatch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
An Earnest Wish.

VIVA do You think" exclaimed
the theatrical star proudly. They are
going to name a new cigar for me-"
We'll" rejoined the manager. there's
hoping 1t will draw better than you
do."-Chicago News
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Made to Order.

Biggs--Sma wiley claims to be a self
made man.
Diggs-Well, il you ever saw him
his wife is around, you would
think he was made to order. -Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
A Messengers MESSAGE.

"Sam," asked the first messenger
boy, "got any novels to swap"
II got Big Foot Bill's Revenge"
replied the other.
as it a long story?"
mo. You can finish it cas- in two
messages."-Ally Sloper.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Takina His Measure.

MI. BligSins never seems to think
or anything that is worth saying" said
one young wona
II don't know about that" replied
the other. He certainly never says
anything that seems worth thinking"
Washington Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
Widely Known New York Structure
Which May Be Raced.

Widely Known New York Structure
Which May Be Raced.
One Of the best known structures in
New York city is the Madison Square
Garden. recently the SCENE of impos-
ing demonstrations in honor Of the
Democratic and Republican candidates
for the presidency. The Garden is now
In danger of being torn down and re-
placed by stores and s~kyscraping office
buildings. An effort is being made to
bring about it's purchase by the mu-
nicfpality. The building was erected
originally as a sort Of public enter
prise, the idea being that 1t would fur
nish the city what it very much need
ed-a great structure for the holding
Of exhibitions and large public meet
1ngs Of various kinds. Its tower Is
for its architectural beauty and
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Another Philanthropist.

why don't you abolish straps and
high steps on your street car lines?"
My friend" answered Mr.. Dustin
StaX i~mpressively. scientists tell us
that unless we take more exercise we
Will become mere creatures of brain,
with neither arms nor legs. I'm try
Ing to stand between humanity and an
awful observation-disclosures Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Nothinq to Worry Him,

II thought you said he was head
over heels in love-"
mo. head over heels in debt"
'"That's better"
"Why so?"
H can sleep good now"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
She Didn't

"Why don't you get married." asked
the sweet young thing.
mo M will have me-" replied the
grouchy old bachelor.
"Can you blame them?" asked the
sweet young thing.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Some Names
In the News.
has the Grave Of Explorer Andree Been
F0und?-JohE D. Rockefeller IN
C0urt-RlChard Croker's
Visit.
Door. Andrea

Door Andree!
According to
one report, this
venturesOme ex-
plorer's lonely arc
tic grave, his bones
and a box of doc
u m e n t s beneath
the q marking
his last desolate
resting place have
been found, and
contrary report
has it that the
grave discovered is
that ~ q noD
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Had a Model.

II have discovered perpetual motion
at last"
"Sure you got it,"
N doubt of it. Do you think l.
have been watching women talk all Of
these years for nothing:"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Knew Women.

Knew Women.
"Now. to conclude
Hold on. l thought you said you
are reading from a woman writer"
"And so | am"
"Oh, no; you are not"
what makes you say that?"
"a wOman never concludes"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Ending the Trouble.

n thought you were engaged"
well l was-for awhile"
ibid she throw you over""
"Oh. nc. I found out she had an
artificial arm. 80 I broke It off."-New
York Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

Came Down to
Earth.
Uncle Henry Is
quite inclined to
gro w reminis-
cent"
Yes; he lives
almost wholly in
the past"
Except at meal
times"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
SYS0NBY IN A MUSEUM.
Hare Honors Accorded Skeleton of a
Famous Race Horse.

An honor never before bestowed on
any other racing horse in the world
fell to the lot of Sysonby, probably the
greatest race horse of the century.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Generally,

"What is a joke anyway
"Your dilemma from, the other fel-
lows point Of view"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

ASK you to come and see them with
every show Of affability any time you
like, urge you to make yourself at
home Just any old time," and you
softly murmur, "Any time"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Cook
And
Andr.

TIME question Of the whereabouts
Of the two arctic explorers
Professor 8. A. Andree and
DR.. Frederic A. Cook is one
which is exciting great interest in the
scientific world. The fate Of Andree
beer in doubt for over ten years.
Dr.. Cook started on a dash for the
pole only last March. but he expected
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Huraor ana Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
SOME PEOPLE

Always come in when you are too
busy to see them. OF course in their
case any time would be inconvenient
Tor you. and they seem to realize it
and just drop in at any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
DEATH CLAIMS THREE SUDDENLY
UNUSUAL RECORD IN THIS CITY
IN "a HOURS.
Victims Die From Natural Causes.
One Falls to Sidewalk on Way
to the Hospital.

Three sudden deaths occurred in this
city within the last twenty-four hours,
all Of which were from natural causes.
James Kelly. who was employed as a
Waterman of new houses on Irving street
northwest, and resided in a shed in the
rear OF 618 Irving street northwest, was
found dead about 6 o'clock this morning
by his cousin, John O'Brien of 61S Irving
street. DR.. R Thomas West Of 3l11
Georgia avenue was summoned, but when
he arrived he pronounced life extinct.
The body was removed to the morgue,
and will be turned over to an under
taker to be prepared for burial.
With no friends in this city. and being
without a home Charles Pettiford, col
ored, of Baltimore, lay down last night
in lumber yard at 7th, and Water
streets southwest and died. He was
found this morning by Robert Johnson
of 932 Liberty street southwest when he
went to the yard. Coroner hewitt was
notified, and will make an investigation
Pettiford had been in this city for some
time, working on a number OF river
boats.
While on his way to F'reedmen's Hos
pital for treatment. shortly after 3 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, accompanied by MS
sisters .zzie and Lucy Holmes, Henry
Means, colored, of $40 Henry street,
Alexandria, Va, fell to the pavement on
Georgia avenue near w street and died
within a few minutes. DR.. Warfeld OF
When he arrived he pronounced the man
dead. The body was removed to the
morgue, and will later be taken to Alex
andria for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
Marriage Licenses.


Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Logan O. Smith and Tollulah De Sales
Baker.
Domenico Del vecchio and Concetta
Cifola-
Napoleon Bertini and Dominica Sc
quafirio.
Frank Seymour and Blanche Brock
Lyle L. Burrows and Caroline Davis.
Philip Mulligan and Marion NJ Garter.
John R. H. Carter and Annie Coleman;
Robert M. Gray of Silver Springs, Nd,
and Helen Marie Clements of this CITY,
Edward w. PERIL and Eva M. HYDE.
both of Prince George county. Nd.
Harry M. Mason of New York city and
Aurelia NJ. Davis of shipman. va.
William II. Sharp and Gertle u. Potter'
both of Staunton. Va.
wallace E. Perry Of Orange, Va, and
Christine E. Weber of this city.
John H. Saunders and Katie p. Mack
Willie Ray Floyd and Gertrude L. Gates
both of Norfolk. Va.
Herbert Cook and Eva Stanley, both OF
Manchester, Va.
John W. Lyons and Mary T: Harrell
Arthur J. Symonds. jr., and Vivian NC
Intosh, both Of Arlington, Va.
Frank Smith and Irene Butler.
Lee w. MCGUIRE of Cincinnati. Ohio,
and Ethel M. Wines Of this city:
Zachary T. Ross of Pittsburg, Pa, and
Olive r. Tennyson Of this city.
Daniel P. j. McKenna and Abbie B.
CLANCY.
Roddie r. Turner of Alexandria. Va.
and Katharine F. O'Neil Of Manassas, Va.
John Carpenter and Eliza e. Spencer.
Paul H. Wagner and Clare K. Strong
both of Reading. Pa.
J. Frank Trenary and Minnie B. Downs,
both of Loudoun county, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-22
Births Reported.

The following births were reported to
the health Office during the last twenty
four hours:
Alex H. and Mary A. Brahdon, septem.
Der 16, girl. !.
N. w. A. and Elizabeth Horstkamp
September 20. girl. : :.
Elmon L. and Hattie E. Burton; Sep
TENDER Is, girl.
Richard K and Daphne d. Cochran
September -, boy.
Fernando R. and Rose A. sari, septem-
Der 10. girl.
george H. and Emma Barbour septem-
Joseph and Alice Thume, September 49,
Charles and Edith Ditton, September L.
boy.
Joseph and Mary I. Bradley, September
John H. and Nellie F. Peak. September
10, girl.
Herbert E. and Annie B. Gill. September
IL, girl.
Joseph O.. jr. and Bertha Harrison,
Edwin and Lille NJ. Smith, September
Il, girl.
William E. and Julia E. Fields, Sep
TENDER IL. girl.
Silas c. and Minnie l. Duffy, September
20. girl.
Halvor and Margaret I. Paulsen, Sep
TENDER 10, boy.
Charles Fl. and Gertrude Vermillion.
September ID, boy.
Eli and Rosie Pollak, September II, boy
Giuseppe and Carmela Romano, Sep
TENDER IA, boy.
James H. and Pansy Taylor, September
II, boy.
Calnous and Dora Jordan. September
Is, boy.
August and Susie Roberts, September
"A. girl
Joseph and Julia NJ. Cartwright, Sep
TENDER II, girl.
James NJ. and Lola NJ Young, Septem-
Der IL, girl