davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
~SUBTERRANEAN LIFE.
Animals Of the Underground World
Require Little Food.

Animals Of the Underground World
Require Little Food.
The under life Of the caves has a
world of its owl. Animals are born in
subterranean caverns followed out by
streams, develop. reproduce and die
while forever deprived Of the sun
light. There is no a. mammal ex-
cept a rat, nor is there a cave bird.
There are no animals that require
much nourishment.
Grottoes with underground rivers
have the most life. Usually the sub
terranean life resembles the general
types Of the country. It has entered
the cave and become acclimated there.
undergoing divers adaptive modifca-
tons. So we generally find In modi-
fed forms the life of our time. But
in some caverns there seem to be the
remains Of an ancient animal life that
has everywhere else disappeared from
terrestrial rivers and lives only in GER
tain caverns.
The creatures of modern species that
have adapted themselves to under
ground conditions are sharply separat-
ed from the light jewellers. Their skin
is whitish or transparent. The eye
atrophies or disappears altogether.
The optic nerve and the optic lobe dis
appear, leaving the brain profound
ly modified. Other organs develop in
proportion. Those Of hearing, smell,
touch, become large. Sensitive hairs.
long and coarse, appear all over the
body. These changes are produced
gradually. In animals kept in dark
ness it has been possible to see the
repression Of the eye and the hyper
trophy of the other sense organs. With
fishes observed since 1900 the absence
Of light determined a remarkable ar
rest of growth. Their length was about
two inches and their weight less than
an ounce, whereas similar fish kept in
daylight reached five inches and two
and seventeenth ounces.-Chicago Trib-
une.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
SAM H0UsT0N'S MOTHER.
For the Children's Sake She Faced ths
Perils of the Wilderness.

wv stS SoNS SSNO O~O~ eblA
Perils Of the Wilderness.
The mother Of Sam Houston was
another woman who for the sake of
her children hazarded the dangers of
the wilderness journey without the
protection of a mans strong arm.
Houston's friend and biographer, G.
Edwards Lester, portrayed her as IAN
extraordinary woman. distinguished by
an impressive and dignifed counte.
nance and gifted with intellectual and
moral qualities which elevated her in
a still more striking manner above
most Of her SEX"
The death Of her husband left Mrs.
Houston in poor circumstances and
with a growing family Of six sons and
three daughters. Knowing that many
of her neighbors who had gone west
had %prospered, she determined to fol-
low their example in order that her
children might get a good start in life,
sold her Virginia farm and %journeyed
to Tennessee, ending her migration
only when within eight miles Of the
boundary between the settlements of
the whites and the wigwams of the
Cherokees.
There she erected a rude cabin with
the help Of her oldest boys, and there
she labored diligently to bring up her
children to be useful men and women.
1t vas for them that she toiled and
prayed and denied herself, %personify.
ing In her devotion another trait OF
the mothers of the early west.-Smith's
Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
The Greater loes.

Tragedies innumerable eliminate in
the emergency hospital.
"Wbat has happened to me" asked
the patient when he had recovered
from the effects Of the ether.
"You were in a trolley car accident"
said the nurse, land 1t has been found
necessary to amputate your right
hand" He sank back on the pillow.
sobbing aloud. "Cheer up" said the
nurse, patting him on the head; you'll
soon learn to get along all right with
your left hand"
"Oh, it wasn't the loss Of the hand
itself that I was thinking Of" sighed
the victim. "But on the forefinger was
a string that my wife tied around it to
remind me to get something for her
this morning, and now I'll never be
able to remember what it was."-Ar-
gonaut.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
CLAY'S FIRST SPEECH.
Il Began In Confusion, but Ended In q
Triumph.

Triumph.
Henry Clay as a young man was ex-
tremely bashful, although he possessed
uncommon brightness Of intellect and
fascinating address, without effort
making the little he knew pass for
much more. In the early part Of his
career he settled in Lexington, Va.
where he found the society most con-
genial, though the clients seemed
somewhat recalcitrant to the young
lawyer. He Joined a debating society
at length, but for several meetings he
remained a silent listener.
One evening after a lengthy debate
the subject was being put to a vote
when Clay was heard to observe soft
~ to a friend that the matter in ques-
ton was by no mean exhausted. He
was at once asked to speak and after
some hesitation rose to his feet. Find
ing himself thus unexpectedly con-
fronted by an audience, he was COW
cred with confusion and began, as he
had frequently done, in imaginary ap-
peals to the court, "Gentlemen of the
jury"
A litter that ran through the au-
dience only served to heighten his en-
barrassment, and the obnoxious phrase
fell from his lips again. Then he gath
cred himself together and launched
into a peroration so brilliantly lucid
and imprisoned that it carried the
house by storm and laid the corner
stone to his future greatness, his first
case coming to him as a result Of this
speech, which some consider the finest
he ever made.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29

w. A. Clark for United States sena.
tor, and by q peculiar coincidence his
financial rating assumed almost Mount
Mckinley proportions immedi ately
thereafter. At q hearing before the
senate investiga ting committee, how
ever. Mr.. Geiger explained that his
sudden acquisition of wealth was due
to his good judgment in betting on
horse races, and If he has been equal
ly fortunate since that time he is pos.
sibly 10 q position to build the capitol
wings free Of cost, as we'll az to fur
nish the marble without charge to the
state.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Seventeen Year locusts.

The seventeen year locusts are some
times called Pharaoh's locusts because
they make a sound that resembles the
repeating over and over of that historic
name. The notes or songs are not what
might be termed vocal, as they are pro-
duced by the rapid vibrations of two
very thin films that cover a small cav
ity at the base Of the abdomen. In
some localities the sound produced is
somewhat different from that heard in
other sections. Along streams, espe-
cially along the Ohio river, the notes
are more bass. while on the highlands
and especially in the mountain regions
the sounds produced are more shrill.-
Omaha World Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Argentina

The land Of Argentina Is fertile and
under proper conditions would sup.
port an immense population and could
own practically all Of South America.
1t is n Of the three large countries
Of the earth that could support a large
population if absolutely cut of from
all other countries. Foreigners fall into
the sluggish habits Of the Spanish
there. The Grain Exchange opens at 4
p. m. and closes at 5. Breakfast is gen.
orally about II a. M, dinner Z to 8.
and the theaters begin at 10. It is not
a country for the vigorous, energetic,
money making immigrant. People live
there to enjoy life and not to accumu-
late dollars.-Chicago Record Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
%sTOvEPIPE CONNECTING.

draw pipe l and cut off the end, as
marked. Now fit the pipe l into place
with the tangs, 5, on the inside and
bend the tangs up to a tight fit. If
carefully executed the joint will be
sufficiently tight for all purposes.
To hold the pipes rigidly together
punch small holes through the opposite
sides with a sharp punch and put in a
piece Of stiff wire, G.. Bend the ends of
the wire on the outside Gig. ~. The
wire should pass through the tangs on
the misunderstanding American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
GElGER'S GENEROSITY,

Marble wings for the state capitol
at Helena! That is the picture upon
which Montana citizens will be invited
to feast their eyes, in the event that
an offer made to the capitol commits.
sion Is accepted. The proposed mar
BILE wings, Of course, would impart to
the main building the semblance of a
log shack, but the unique and artistic
appearance of the new structure would
appeal to critics who desire q state
capitol that will display to the world
some of the remarkable resources of
the Treasure state.
According to advices from Helena.
an offer to supply Montana marble for
new wings to the state capitol has
been received from John J. Geiger, q
wealthy citizen Of Lincoln county, who
is one of the owners of a big deposit
OF marble near Libby. Mr.. Geiger's
proposal contemplates the furnishing
OF the marble free of cost to the state,
the quarry being placed at the die.
posal OF the contractor to secure the
necessary supply of building material,
and Mr.. Geiger and his associates
making an agreement that they will
construct 9 spur from the quarry to the
Great Northern railroad, to facilitate
shipment. The expense of taking the
marble from the quarry, dressing II
and shipping it to Helena would b.
the only items of cost, according tc
Mr.. Geiger's offer, no charge being
made for the stone.
AS q citizen of high financial stand
ing, Mr.. Geiger should receive prope,
consideration in the controversy con
corning building material for the us,
of the new capitol wings. Some year
ago, MI. Geiger was state senator
from Flathead county and was a com
~paratively poor mar when he went t,
the Legislature. He was one of tn
republican members who voted TO,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
II Sounded Hopeful.

A young man who was not particu-
larry entertaining was monopolizing
the attention Of a pretty debutante
with a lot of embarrassing converse
ton.
Nov, my brother" he remarked in
the course of a dissertation on his
family, lis just the opposite Of me in
every respect. Do you know my
brotherY"
NO." the debutante replied demure.
", but I should like to."-Lippin'
colts.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all principal American and
European cities, and issues Its own
Letters of Credit.
Interest paid o time deposits. The
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Narrow Escape From Death.

Two Irishmen, bent on robbery,
held up q passing Scotchmsn. After
q long, fierce fight, in which the
Scotchman almost had the better OF
it, they succeeded in conquering him.
A thorough search of his clothes dis.
closed M lone Scent piece.
"Troth, Pat" said Mike disguised.
~, III he'd had tin cints instead of q
nickel he'd have murdered the two OF
us!D
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Improved Life Line Torpedo.

A Swedish engineer, Colonel william
Unge. has invented an apparatus that
will throw a life line at least 800
yards. without detection by the wind,
to or from a ship in distress. The
propelling force is a special powder,
always free from the danger Of spon-
taneous combustion. In some recent
tests the Unge apparatus was sue
cessful over distances ranging from
874 yards to $50 yards against a stif,
slantwise wind. The torpedoes dis
charged each carried a one inch fex.
ible line, capable Of working a breechea
buoy between ship and shore.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Tunasten In Nova Scotia,

A recent discovery Of tungsten ore
in the Moose river gold mining district
in Nova Scotia shows, so far as en-
ploration has gone. a we'll defined vein
composed of scheelite. quartz and Il
little mispickel. The vein matter Is
very irregular in composition. varying
from pure scheelite to pure quartz or
pure mispickel and all combinations
of these three
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
A Mortal Insult,

Mrs. D%impleton-1 want you to get
another doctor right off. Dimpleton-
What's the matter with this one? Mrs.
Dimpleton-What do you suppose he
said about baby? He told me I must
treat him like a hum'r being!
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Life at the Pole.

Life at the pole is a perpetual battle
with nature, in which nan is often
worsted. HE was frozen to death is
the end of many biographies. While a
man is in health they speak Of him as
stronger than DEATH" rs II death were
a watchful enemy always waiting for
his chance. But life is on a large scale
up there. Instead Of the petty alterna.
lions of night and day they have the
great seasonal succession, and, wheth-
er they are waiting for the long light
Of summer or the long dark of winter,
they enjoy a keen delight in the pros
pect Of a change such as we can never
know in the tanner arrangements of
u climate. The long dark does not
keep them wholly inactive. We read Of
expeditions after bear and hunting on
the ice by torchlight, but in the main
their winter is given up to story tell
ing, conversation and contemplation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
An ADVANTAGE.

A we'll known Scottish clergyman
got into conversation in a railway car
rage with a workingman, who inform
ed him that he had been a coupler on
a railway for several years. "Oh," said
the minister, II can beat that! I have
been a coupler for over twenty years.
"Aye." replied the workman, "but I
can %uncouple, and you Gamma"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
No Chance of That.

The beggar accepted gratefully a
nickel from the professional humorist.
THANK you, SIR" he said. his voice
vibrant with deep feeling. "Oh, thank
you, sir. and may you live to be as
old as your jokes"-Washington Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
hsOnl Way.

us there any method that will en-
able a man to understand a woman?'
queried the innocent youth.
1.-THE only way to understand a wo-
man." replied the home grown philoso-
pher, lis not to try. Under these cir
cumstances she will reveal herself
sooner or later."-Chicago News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
OF Course,

Reporter-Professor what language
do you suppose the people nearest the
north pole speak? The Professor
What a question! Polish. of course, -
Chicago Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Bored No More.

EYES," said the famous NJ. r., II
used to be pestered to death by a
bore. Ny secretary was a good natur.
ed, obliging chap. and he could never
find it in his heart to turn the bore
away. Just as sure as l was in the
bore was certain to be admitted.
zone day, after an hours martyr.
dom at the mans hands, l determined
to end that persecution. So l called
my secretary and said to him mys-
teriously:
"'Parton, do you know what makes
Smith come here so regularity
"'No, SIR said Parton, Il can't say I
do
"'Well, Parton said l, Il don't mind
telling you in confidence that he's after
your job
"From that day." concluded the M.
p, ri saw no more Of the boredom
don Scraps.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
CONNECTING sT0vEPIPE.
Simple Method Of Joining Two Pieces
at Riuht ANGLES.

dC TtT9NC 1NVTSJ09s
The man who desires to connect two
stovepipes together and has not the
tools ordinarily used for this purpose
can do the work as follows:
Place one end of pipe 1 against the
side of the pipe 2 at the point where
it is to be connected. With pencil fat
against the side of pipe 1, as in Fig. 1,
trace off the curve on pipe 2. Leaving
about one inch margin, cut out a disk.
3; slit the margin back to the line as at
4, as in Fig. 2, and turn up the tangs,
5, as shown in Fig. 3. Force the end
of pipe / through the opening and
trace off the curve of pipe 2. With.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Sacrata.

Secrets.
Don't complain Of people tellin' yoh
secrets" said Uncle Eben. "Dey
couldn't do it if you hadn't stahted it "
washington Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29
Brotherly Resentment.

Young Mother (proudly}-Everybody
says the baby looks like me. Bachelor
Brother (amazed)-The spiteful things
don't say that to your face, do they?
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29

W. G. CONRAD, Pres.
JAMES T. STANFORD.
Vice-Pres. and Manager,
A. E. SCHWINGEL,
Cashier.
OMAR j. MALCOLM.
Asst. Cashier.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29

Local Securities Z Speciality.
Interest Allowed on Time Deoosits
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-29

PAID UP CAPITAL.....S Inn mn
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY. - 900. 600
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-09-14
BREAKING WILD HORSES
To ee ENemplfed with The Wild
West and Ear East

The first claim b fcc97ntiou q an
natim ion fo educating tAe unleatm
ed in American history. which The
management makes for Buffalo Bilrs
Wild West ard pawnee nilIs Far
East IS tho very qennneness OF It all
Everything concerned b he on'er
tapmont IS as uoar WhaUie : as
human ineereuiU and ha Wto rict
ed expenditure uf MON clu mio il
Historic in iJs ren thc Wid Yves.
always uaiu oed i estab.iahe
record for gnuu neness In all things.
Ii VIII the e'ore be interes ing 10
lovers of horseflesh in all varieties
20 learn ttat here Vitl ~ display
of hoacno hu nl during he pre
gre he exhibition Nncn lu D.
organization appears in this city m
art ~ hf0ncho busting hos engage1
1he me aWug WeWhea- Of I Nw
boy + enity since the days vhaH
COWBOYS we're fi-st an esablis. .ed
necessity in some features OF western
enpmnf v IS mos dangerous
calling md many lives have beer soe
HIe0I thr e0nIHc ne-,t.H ffe
MIA har 80 ue nhu a nWs
t.r H1H He ea tnHtr n1
oluH
1h.r ae.J ~ u1 tear but what he
neaena AHf .h h i a,
N1I he As poo4 US
wWuai W1o m If viii be The gen
HHe hu4 aHI a'.ef HHe .as
mounts bis horse he will take u goat
isa broken bones Tho cowboy
b. real cowboys brought from The
western Hids where they have pliea
heir ayocation of herding cattle nu
hnsHt Aronchos all their lives Tho
world ig seeing practically the last o.
his pic.uirsaut tine OF American
for the fencing Of the ranges is fast
doing away with thei occupation
It has never been fully explained
Just why a hluucho bucks but many
different theories have 9i COURSE
been advanced lt is said by some
tha thcy buck because of nnvous
ness. by others because of fear oth
or genuine cu#cducss. and This TIE
Org IS the mos accepted rhe moth
ods they employ largely Nay ha
are generally along certain lines O
bodily cout0rtion fhgt Wlll jump ~
70 The air ANA land ou all lgIf Zee
stffiegged. some will umn To tie let
and hon uicMy % the iea' SOM
half turning in fhciI flight 1ud alWHf
Kicking. suag Gg aad buekng
The al Ahog retains DIS seat AN t
3. q e. .. e.. .
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-09-14

PRISONERS TO WORK ROADS

Special l0 DAILY Leader
Duncan 0t.a. Sep. i,-T. cHu
rs comm nue o stephens cHu
ato eoH aoted ar UAL cHt.
et.. to D. usd by lass I#lHaf ou
ue public roads ANA next week lhc
first batch OF prisoners Will ha start
ed ont A majority of Che fourteen
prisoners confined in the county jan
are violators of the prohibition la@
rd 3. red ant the decision
st la .uat 30 HHaaNe un
OW. WIC lactua Nl' hHr saH
aN l. Hpu mf H'c ,a'D.u
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-09-14

HHtcHtr eH. E3s after Iyus
doctors ana dneren medicines Tor
Sidney bladder and rheumatic trou.
lt .ha b.s medicine 90 earH
Waiter y pyul 20 $ Man street.
suHt rs Al druggists
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-09-14
..eyy:,Eg !. gah"
YOgsII BE SURPRISED 10 80
HOW YOUNG YOU LOOK WIZ
YOUR HAIR Is RESTORED -
IFS NATURAL C0LOk.

There's no extuas ior uasighay gay OF
isded hair. L nakes Sou look Go "hsn
you're uo,-ii's unsishtiy snn emoSrf a'ans
HAYS Hair Health will bnns 5ssS ne na'l-
raj color and beauty. and make yO1f ;--'H
bright laxunan, sad ull Of youthful vitality
Stops dandrua and falling out. Purely vege-
tsble and harmless not a dye.
81 AND soc. BOTTLES. AT DRUGGISTS.
Hays Harfina Sap cures kczema' Tea'
rauri and Chapped hands, aud an skin diseases.
K..ps skin fine and soft, &c. drugg sts. SID
;. tlr free books, The Care Of the Skin, II he
Gre ff tire Hair"
PkiIo Hay Spec. Co. Newark. n ;.
FOR SALE BY a. &. GRAY, J. N.
WALLACE AND TIE EAGLE DRUG
slCEE
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-09-14

One when helping ne FOR COLLEGE ban
! mlrv-led at the high price a ed
.yeo csa ~, Vs. -ooi dinner n. 'an sngv" aia
~Hni hDua fl,a. Effectively W
u would 1iedau. oaHea MANAGES t.ea
charge opoueh Ha. aloons le'
s. arlbiia.'
Another case You SEQ, whore s man, pa, for the avieuess Of he
shop always accommodating in its service
recently o a out on approval
we don't do that any more" said the clerk
expressed my astonisbmen couldn't To- he explained
And then g me o the experiences tho had had
among continually ordered beautiful hats and
Them Up special occasion
ana theu back saving they did nor for them
my sexh the only offender.
ys autoa1bmg trim ordered a
$50 approval + ON ho "Trip and un calmly return
ed i mo just Naat he wanted
aou like take honest advant
The privilege having goods approval find they no longer
have It,
rrnps these cool ana others uho .aom uo a nar r'
lightly might the Ri ue> rcueth oI
a He we're rtHg not onl Ies own oo maa} other Pela ao
wonder.
Tc2u c.~--4,-.-,-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-09-14

/ 81
Consumption
! or tuberculosis :
Health RULES Given by the National Assc-
cation for tho Study and Prevention
of tuberculosis
: TUBERCULOSIS is al CONfMUNIC ABLE disease.
TUBERCULOSIS is aPREVENTABLE disease
: TUBERCULOSIS aCURABLE disease
If you have a steady cough, 60 to doctor. Don't
waste your money on reputed cures.
; Don't give Consumption to others.
) Don't let others give Consumption to you. !
Don't spit on sidewalks; it spreads disease.
Don't spit on the floor of your shop
When you spit spit in the cutters OF into spittoon
5 Have your own spittoons half full of water and
I clean them out at least once day with hot
!. water.
B Don't cough without holding handkerchief OF
I your hand over your mouth.
! Dont live IL rooms where there is no fresh air.
+ Don't work in rooms where there is no fresh air
s Keep at least one window open in your bedroom
: day and night.
S Fresh air helps to kill the Consumption germ.
E Fresh air helps to keep you strong and healthy
! Don't eat with soied hands; wash them first.
: Don't drink intoxicating drinks they will do you no
) good butwll make it harder for you to get we'll
i Don't sleep in the same bed with any one else and,
+ if possible not in the same room.
& Good food fresh air and rest the best cures.
+ Keep in the sunshine as much as possible and
keep your windows OPEN winter and summer,
3 night and day. Fresh ak night and day is good
+ for you r.-
Go 10 hospital while you can and before it is too
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-09-14
OFFICIAL ORDERS
Of TIE CORPORA
TON COMMISSION
CORPORATION COMMISSION Or
OKLAHOMA.
.,'-,.,,ic1,|.-;' {; 90 90

F t.l. gav L-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-09-14

NOTE--.Readers Of this notice are requested by
The Leader 10 cut it out and post it conspicuousIy
order that people may be reminded daily Of these
simple rules of health You may lives of others
and you may save your own :.
as rs 81 81 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,