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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
B0WSER BUYS RELIC.
EIation at Having Secured Time
piece Owned by Bonaparte.
GUARANTEED BY AUCTIONEER
Clock Reveals Eecentrieities, Result
ing In Its Demolition by the Enraged
Samuel Divorce Question Again
Brought Up For Discussion.

Samuel Divorce Question Again
Brought Up For Discussion.
BY NJ. QUAD.
Copyright. 1909. by Associated Literary
Press.J
HE Bowsers had just finished
dinner when the cook answer
ed a ring at the basement door
and entered the dining room
to say:
There's a boy and a WACO u
here, and the boy says he's got a mon
ument for this family"
what can he mean?" asked Mrs,
Bowser as she looked at MI. Bowser.
1.-The boy is an idiot! l made a lit
tie purchase this afternoon, and it's
probable that he has it on his wagon"
And it isn't a monument or tomb
stone or coffin o. anything Of that
sort?"
"Woman, don't be a ninny. Cook,
you can 60 back to your pots and
pans"
MI. Bowser went out and had a
brief argument with the boy, who said
that he had a lame father and meant
no harm, and then the object was
brought into the front hall. The box
was two feet wide ard six feet long.
1T isn't a burglar alarm?" queried
Mrs. Rowser as she surveyed it with
something like awe.
"Humph! Ever see a burglar alarm
in a long bcx like this?"
But there are long burglars and
short burglars. aren't there?"
MI. Bowser sat down on the box
with a look Of c~omplacency on his
face and waited a moment before say
ing:
Mrs. Bowsel. at one period in the
history of this world there was a man
named Napoleon ~Bonaparte. He was
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
Glorious.

1T must be glorious to be able to
write as you do" said the beautiful
maiden.
"Yes," replied the rising novelist: Il
have got so that l can tip back in my
chair, with my feet on the desk. and
dictate by the hour."-Chicago Record
Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
Young America.

OF purse Thanksgiving doesn't mean
Just sport for every n
Our parson has to preach that day.
And that can't be much VI
And mother has to sup'rintend
The roasting of the turk.
While father sharpens carving knives.
This all means lots of work.
But. then. for me tits a dandy time.
simply take my seat
At table when h dinners on
An Eat an eat an eat!
-Aaxie v. Caruthers In Lipptncott's Mag
aZine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01

law, he confided that the girl was
willing.
"Well. you have your nerve with
you, boy said the parent.
Il know l have my nerve with me-"
replied Tom. "but l have also these
two hands and this head"
The prospective father-in-law capitu-
lated. and the pair were welded.
Clyde Fitch, the most prolific of
American dramatists, who died abroad
recently. said one day of a jeweled
watch that had been sent him by a
Scotch admirer in PEBBLES:
"A jeweled watch from PEBBLES
how strangely unexpected! It reminds
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
YALE's GREAT CAPTAIN.

Ted Coy, the Football Star, and His
Work on tho Gridiron.
Even one with little knowledge of
football has but to witness the Yale
team at work to realize that in Ted
Coy the college has a wonderful play
er. This fact IA brought out two
seasons ago. and this year his work on
the gridiron is proving as brilliant as
ever. AS a line smasher and punter
he stands alone. and his sensational
plays have astonished even the men
on his own team.
Ted Coy is a native of Connecticut
and since he was a youngster has
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01

ters planed boards and masons chipped
stones.
"And one afternoon. during a silent
pause In u rehearsal. we heard a
voice from the building operation say
gravely:
"1 prithee. malapert. pass me yon.
der BRICK"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
A Pertinent Query,

Freddy suddenly stopped playing
with his blocks and gazed th%oughtfully
across the room. After a moments
contemplation he turned to his father.
Papa" he began. why haven't l
ever seen any little boy policemen" -
Lippincott's Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
CLEANING SCHOOLGIRLS.
Ingenious Disinfectine Device Removes
Disease Germs.

THgeHTous O~1sTHrectTn9 0eVIte RemoVes
Disease Germs.
The fact that sanitary experts and
physicians prove that many diseases
are spread by germs conveyed from
hand to hand in schoolbooks has led to
this remarkable and ingenious disin-
fecting and cleaning plant in France,
says Popular Mechanics. 1t consists
of a machine which sucks all the dust
from the leaves and bathes them in a
d~isinfectant and Il great drier in which
they are subjected to hot air.
A strong current Of air is driven
through the dust removing machine.
and this separates the leaves of the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
Little Stories
Of
Big People.
(ECRETARY OF

ECRETARY of
. III Interior
Richard A, Bal
linger, whose con-
troversy with Gift
ford Pinchot has at
tracted so u at
tention, was once a
cowboy, and he has
never forgotten the
old days on the
plains. In speaking
Of his early life re-
n0~tlvv ~ --a
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
The Great
Memorial to
Washington
THE public in

THE public In
r t in
George Wash
6 broadens
and deepens with
every passing year,
and the scenes and
memorials of his
grand r are
viewed with ever
growing reverence.
Ro1ioS cfotuoS nor.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-01
Full Of Sand.

Full Of Sand.
Coach-Haven't you got the nerve to
slide harder than that?
Slider brushing himself-Sure; I'm
full of sand.-COrnell Widow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
In the Suit Room

The great demand for suits is proof of their reliability. This spring showing several lots made in the latest syle in the prevailing shades like old bue rose aupe green and the various shades of gray and blue. Visit commodious suit and inspect the stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
DR. HILL LISTENED TOBY
 ATTENTIVE CONGREGATIONS

Dr. !. Wesley Hill, pastor of the Metropolitan Temple of New York and feTsuted to- be one of the leading preachers of the Methodist faith in this country, spoke at both the morn Ing and evening services of the Wash lugtor1 Park M. E. church yesterday. A mere >forcible, eloquent and inter ksting preacher had never before been heard at the church and at both ser vices the edifice was filled to it's ca pacfty.
 His morning theme was "Chrfst's s Picture of Heaven, and in the even Ing '@The Hidden Sorrows of Life.'' He Hgressed from his chosen topic, how bver, and confined his evening sermon to the quotation from the Corinthians, sFor now we see through a glass, 6aIkly: but then face to face; now know in IaIt, but then shall I know oven as also I ann known Dr. Hill ts closely associated with President Taft, having made an address recently It Chicago for the President, and the atter recfprocated by coming to the Metropolitan Temple and delivering a talk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
KNIGHTS TURN OUT 800 STRONG AT
 K. OF (. RETREAT
Eloquent Sermon by Director of Dioces.
 an Missionary Band.
Special Services All of This Week at St.
 AngnStine's Church Father Mitchell Speaks Tonight.

At St. Augustine's church last .even- ing the first annual retreat for the
 Knights of Columbus of this city was opened, about five hundred Knights from the five councils in, this city at te1-d1ng. While annual retreats are quite the rule among the western coun- cils of the Knights of Columbus, it is an innovation in this city and the members of the organization have en- Enthusiastically graSped the opportunity to stir up the immortal in them and at the same time fittingly close the
 The retreat will last throughout the week, evening" services being held at which sermons will be preached by the members of the Connecticut Apossclata Mission Band under whose direction the mission IS being given. On Satur. day night the members will go to con- fession and on Sunday morning they will go in a body to Holy Comnun- ion.
 Last evenings service commenced at 7:30 o'clock when fully five hundred of the knights filled the center aisle of St. Augustine's spacious church. The other aisles were filled with friends of the members and others wishing to participate in the retreat, which while primarily for the knights, Is open to any one who may care to attend The vesper service was con Oucted Dy tteV. FaIner oMeaTO, dur ing which the choir rendered an ex- ceptional musical program. The sub ject of the opening evenings sermon was 'The Warfare of the Christian Knight" Rev. Father P. H. Mclean superior of the band, using for his text, What shall it profit a, man if he gains the whole world and lose his own soul" Following this most elo- quent lecture, Rev. Father J. F. Calla.- han, of St. Charles church and a chap lain of the John F. Rogers Council, sang benediction.
 The sermon for the second evening of the retreat, tonight, will be preach ed by Rev. Father Mitchell. His sub ject will be '"The Enemy of the Soul g Rev. Father Lynch, pastor of St. Charles church and chaplain of the Cecil. Calvert Council, will officiate at the fbenediction of the most Holy Sac rament.s. The services will commence at 8 o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
CONDITIONS ARE MENACING
 IN FRANCE
Government, Threatened by General Sus.
 pension, Doubts Loyalty of Army.
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Paris, April 5.-Labor conditions in France, particularly in Paris, have grown so menacing since the govern ment's weakening in the recent post mems and telegra phers' strike that to- day the government is receiving eX- haustive inquiries regarding police heads and army commanders as to their ability to combat the threatened general strike of May 1. The big la bor demonstration at the Hippodrome last night, attended by nearly 10000 agitatorS at which the organization of a suspension was openly recommended, is taken seriously. Past demonstra- tion.s by the labor leaders have shown that they are not in the habit of mak- ing threats until they are prepared to carry out their plans
 Grave fears are entertained as to the loyalty of many divisions of the army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
JEWISH FEAST OF THE PASSOVER

Coincident with the Easter celebra- ton in the Christian churches, the feast of the Passover will be observed by the Jews, their commemoration of the delivery of ancient Hebrews from Egyptian bondage beginning at sun down tonight and lasting for eight days. The first and last two days are particular lasts and on those days tho Dious Jews sustain from all work an1 spend a large part of their time in the synagogue. During the contin- uance of the Passover the Jews are not supposed to touch leavened bread. The Passover like Easter is a variable feast, and it was during the celebra- ton of it that Christ was put to death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
THREE DAYS AND A
 HALFTO THE COAST
What the Belen Cut Off on the Santa fe
 Will do for Travel to California.

According to William Allen White s-the old order changeth." This Is cer- -tainly true of railroads. especially in the West. In the early days the first hamburger of this benef1cent institution was the hustling. smooth tongued sright-of-way man. After him came the road itself. The promoters always had aEkeen scent for bonds and as a result their creation sometimes wan dered afmlessly about without appar- sent: not real There was a very de- finite purpose in this twisting and turning. >It was to reach certain To- calitfes and gobble the bonds that the right-of-way man, if he did his duty, : had arranged for.
 The voting of bonds was a favorite amusement among the early pioneers Each community had unlimited faith in its own section. Fortunately in most cases this faith has been justi- lied. The payment of these bonds was a matter that did not concern them. That was left to future generations. The enthusiastic voter would have moved on or been called to better land by that time. And so railroad building in the early days frequently offered new point to the old adage that the longest way round is the shortest way home.
 After a few necessary preliminaries In the way of receiverships and re- organizations. a very original discovery was made. This was that better time could be made and larger loads hauled Immediately began a great Straighten- ing of curves
 Then another discovery. This time At was that while local business largely hustling to secure and hold long dis tance competitive traffic.
 The big systems that had been polk ing their noses farther ana farther ok frr- means of keeping. each to itself. a good share of the constantly increas- ing Ca1ifornia traffic. After the traffic is secured fast time is necessary to ially over mountain grades. and roads that had such grades to contend with began to seek for some solution of the difficulty:
 Tie officials Of the Santa Fe System seem to have solved it to their satis- faction by the building of the Belen cutoff. This is line from Clovis. on their Pecos Valley lines. to Belen, N. M; point on the main line near Albuquerque. The saving in distance Is not great, but lodging the tremend- ous grades of the Raton and GIorietta ranges of the Rockies means a great saving, in time and operating expenses.
 Probably. the main line through Colo rado and New Mexico will always be popular with the, tourist travel. It is D fascinating trip over the romantic Dld Santa ,Fe trail through the heart of a country famous from the days of Coronado to Kit Carson, but the new line will offer that all important re- QuirementS of these later days-a sav- ing in time.
 It took the Anrle-Saxons about two and a half ce..lurieS to march from Plymouth Rock to the sunset sea. We their descendants. do it now in about four days With the opening of the BeIer cutoff the time will probably be -adI days.
 Verify, the old order changeth. Are week end parties to California to be the thing in the near future?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
New Wash Fabrics

One is Serpentine Crepe which is suitable for women s house dresses and waists. All the and colorings. White with dots stripes and all designs. Also plain shades.
 Another is satin striped Plisse. This is a satin mercerized stripe gngham, 32 inches wide.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05

H. l.. BIackman & Son
 offer from May 1st a beautiful house in Brooklawn avenue. for rent, fur nished. See their advertisement to- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
PERSONAL
 AND
 PERTINENT

Don't say Bermuda to me. Bridge port is all right."-J. H. Kane. Me too."-F. E. Lal1ey. 'eThe Easter music this year. is sur passingly fine and inspiring" g."-J. w Dial
 .sThat was a good joke on John Hickey, but keep it dark-"-J. Hanil- ton.
 music recital on Tuesday evening next to think of anything else."-J. A Hugo.
 and we were congratulated on all sides We intend making the tea room a permanent fixture. when light. dainty lunches may be served to our patrons. ID. F. Read.
 "I am glad baseball season is almost here. I will be on hand for the open ing, but we must have winner this year!"-E. J. Naylor.
 eff you don't keep that fat police man off the middle of the road, the car will surely hit hirn."-Joseph Riley win from Harry Pearsons.'5. E Camp.
 The Art exhibit was one of the very best ever shown here and was quite an education in itself-G. H. Wallis
 MT. Joseph D.. Hartigan, the well known druggist, has returned after a several weeks stay at Lakewood, feel ing, and looking very much improved. MT. Hartigan. it will be remembered was critically i'll, suffering from typhoid fever, and for some weeks. his life was deSpaired of.
 Mr. c. B. Embody, for more than a quarter of century with l.. E. Curtis druggist, has taken a position with the West End plant of Crane Bros. He is succeeded by Herbert Fuller, who will assist MT. Fred Curtis in the manage ment of the store at the old stand corner Main and Elm streets.
 The oiled roads to be tried as an experiment here, are sure to be boon to those riding in any vehicle. Those who have enjoyed travelling about the suburbs of Boston. are loud in their praise of the clean, dustless condition of the streets so oiled The public parks and all driveways leading out of the city for miles. in every direction are SO treated. and one can thoroughly enjoy the ever-changing beautiful views, without having to swallow the proverbial peck of dirt" we are told to expect. By all means let us have oiled roads. where possible. rather than sprinkling. which oftentimes only makes muddy streets in the early morning, and by noon. thick layers of dust to be whirled to the four corners of the earth. by every wind that blows, to the discomfort of man and beast.
 GA Reader" asks how. to- tie a shoe lace to stay tied. Make a bow knot but, before pulling tight. pass the left hand loop under the center, then draw tight It will. stay fast until pulled out and when wanted united, will come out like any slip knot.
 LEW.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
The D. M. Read Go.
 Established 1857.
GIobe~VVernicke Elastic" Bookcases
Established 1857.

The Globe-Wernicke system of Elastic Bookcases have been perfected to the extent that in the oppor tuntes created for artistic design and effective arrangement of libraries, it far excels all other book cases of either solid sectional construction.
 Whatever the individual taste may be, there is op portuny to satisfy it, by the various styles carry such mahogany, mahogany finish and the several oak finishes in the Standard case
 Have also the favorite tMisson" bookcase.
 visit to the Furniture store will give you the op portunity to the various styles in library arrange ment.
 The Model Rooms in the furniture store are hand somey furnished. They are bedroom, den and dining The latter with it's Sheraton solid mahogany sute cut glass and silver is especially liked These rooms will remain on exhibition of this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
CREW OF INDIANA
 SAVED BY RESCUERS
Special from United Press.)

Los Angeles, Cal, April 5.-A wire less message today from the Point Loma Station says that the crew and passenger list numbering 124, of the Pacific Mail steamer Indiana, which went aground on Point Tosca Satur- day, were rescued by the United States cruiser California. All the ships rec ords. mails and the like, were saved The Indiana will be a. total loss esti- mated at $200,00O.
 The Indiana, which plies between San Francisco and Ancon, left Mazat- Ian April l, north bound She went aground in a dense fog Tugs are trying to save everything possible of the $500, 900 cargo. In the cargo are 1,25O tons of bar iron and steel and Il 900 bags of coffee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
sToR p..-,.,. ,Ths Kind You Have Always Bought s's.;:s7s :: &z2eZw LL0YDS, FEARING WAR
 RAISE THEIR RATES
New Insurance is Against war Before March 3l, 1910 and Cost is 10
 Per Cent More.
(special from United Press).

(Spec1aI rom Un1teu PreSS).
 London, April 5.-F'ear of an event. ual clash between England and Ger many took tangible form today in an increase of Lloyd'S insurance rates against such a. war from eight to ten per cent. The new insurance that Iacyds is writing is against a war be- fore March 31, 1910.
 The increase in insurance rates and general uneasiness are attributed di- rectly to Germany'S activity in naval construction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05

Easter services will be held at the hew Jewish Congregation Nusach Arie ht Arion hall, 1149 Main street, Tues lay, at a. m-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-24
SETTING NUISANCE
Hawking and Splitting Is Caused by
 Catarrh Germs.


 If the local authorities want to stop the disgusting habit of spitting mucous on the sidewalks. they had better in- struct the people as to the best method of killing the catarrh germs and curing catarrh.
 You can easily tell by reading the symptoms below whether you have ca- tarrh or not:
 Offensive breath. frequent sneesing discharge from nose, stoppage of the nose. huskiness of the voice. tickling fin throat, droppings in throat. a cough, pain in chest. loss of strength. varia- ble appetite, spasms of coughing, low snirited at times, raising of mucous, dificulty in breathing, loss of vital force.
 fmonev back if 1t fails1 for catarrh called Hyomei, which Is a vaporized air so antiseptic that whom 1t is breathed over the infiamed and germ-infested membrane, it kills all germ life and cures catarrh.
 The price. including hard rubber in. baIer is only $1.00, and money back ii jt doesn't cure. Extra bottles, 50 cents
 .T have tried almost every catarrh cure on the market without benefit Have been using Hyomei for one~Teek ana feel like a new man alreday."- Wm. V. Goode. Newark. Ohio. June 21
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-24
DANDRUFF
Falling Hair and Itching Scalp are
 Caused by Microbes.

Caused by Microbes.
 There is no doubt about 1t. Doctor sabourand proved it when he infected a guinea pig with dandrun germs and all its hair disappeared in a short time. The entire medical world has accepted pr. Sabourand's discovery as final. Ask any worthy physician.
 Paris leads the world in knowledge of diseases of the hair and remedies for the same.
 And Parisian Sage which can now be obtained at leading di uggists all over America Is the one great remedy that kills the dandruff germs.
 And that Is why E. c Fowler says to every reader of The Montgomery Ad- verttser if Parisian Sage does not han ish dandrufr, stop falling hair or itch- Ing scalp in two weekB he will refund the purchase price.
 Dandruff Is the forsrunner of bald ness. Take care of Tour hair While you have hair to take care of. Kill the dandruff germs now before the dandrun germs kill your hair.
 Use Parisian Sage, the guaranteed dandruff cure and delig hair dress ing.
 It Is used extensively by ladies of re- finement because 1t keeps the scalp ab- solutely clean and gives e bewitchine lustre to the hair. Price. 50 cents ai D. G. Fowler's and leading druggists everywhere. Girl with Auburn hair on every package. Made m America by Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo. N. Y. Mai orders filled, all charges prepaid.
 Sold and guaranteed in Selma by George A. Cunningham & Co.