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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
To Preserve Waterpower Sites.

GoLDFIELD, New, Oct. 2.-The Am.
erican Mining congress closed its
twelfth session here at noon today
after adopting . resolution calling
upon the national government to pass
laws against granting perpetual fran.
chises for water power rights in west.
ern states, and urging that similar
state legislation be passed without
for congressional action.
The apex law, under which the die
coverer of mineral lode or vein can
follow it outside the lines OF his claim,
was another subject of discussion, and
its repeal, with the su bstitution OF q
law making the side lines of q claim
it's limits when continued downwa ard
vertically, was urged.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
Remarkable Airship Flight.

NEW YORK, Oct. 4.-Wilbur Wright
defied the air, the water and the land
in q marvellous flight over the number.
less craft in New York harbor and the
North harbor. Starting at 1855, the
aviator headed into the wind and few
over ferry boats, yachts, steamers
and other craft in the hsrbor.
Flying high, Mr.. Wright went up
North river, over the fleet Of battle.
chips and on past Grants tomb, en-.
circling the British cruiser Argyle.
Returning at faster speed with the
wind, be came back over the water
and landed at his starting point.
He had been gone for 80 minuses
and 33 seconds, taking cne of the most
perilous trips ever attempted. The
distance was estimated ct Is miles.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
Hill Will Speak at Congress.

BILLINGS, Oct. Authorization was
received here today from Gov.
ernor Norris to the effect that James
]. Hill has consented to be present in
Billings during the meeting of the dry
farming congress-, Oct. 26 to %, and
deliver an address. During his visit
to the state fair at Helena Mr.. Hill
said he was much interested in the dry
farming movement, that he Is con.
vinced the work is most important in
the development of the great North.
west and that he is desirous of assist
ing in every possible way. The rail.
road magnate said if anything should
prevent his attending the meeting he
would send an address which could be
read.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06

that soils are gradually wearing out.
Professor Whitney declared that :
study OF the record for the past forty
years will chow that the average crop
10 tncressing, particularly In the older
states, where the soil has been worked
the longest. There hes been, be stat-
ed, an increase Of two bushels In the
average yield Of wheat per acre il ne
past forty years. although the yield
Of corn has decreased one.half bushel.
he ssys that the European natious
are not producing greater crops now,
but the crops are larger than those
produced BY the compar atively new
coils Of the United States.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
Chouteau County At the State Fair

Helena Record.
1t was the display of exclusive dry
farm products from Chouteau county
that led Professor Thomas Shaw and
} las. j. Hill to declare without reser-
walton that the future of Montana
along agricultural and horticultural
lines was more than assured-in fact,
that the state was without q peer on
the American continent.
And anyone who giances at the
Chouteau county display will have q
hearty "second to the notion for
really it is quite irresistible. That
such large collection of such splen.
did specimens of grains, grasses,
vegetables and root crops could come
from dry farming in section of the
state which five years ago was uni
versally considered fit>only for graz
ing purposes seems incredible.
Chouteau county was awarded first
prize for the largest pumpkin and
citron with numerous seconds and
thirds, with the root crop awards yet
to come. That the number will be
materially increased cannot be doubt.
ed. In addition there are creditable
jelly, wool and other displays which
show the vers ability of the county.
James Griffin of Chinook, has charge
of the display and he is entitled to
great credit for his collection and
artistic display.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
TAFT FAv0RS RECLAMATION
Will Urge That Congress Authorize
Bond Issue Of $40, 900, 900.

Will Urge That Congress Authorize
Bond Issue Of SIC, 900, 900.
SPOKANE, Sept. 2s.-President Taft
delivered here today his long antici-
pated speech on the conservation OF
natural resources and outlined the
policy Of his administration on this
subject of supreme Importance to all
the west.
Mr.. Taft bro adIy took the stand that
while the present administr alton is
pledged to follow out the policies Of
Mr.. Roosevelt, such pledge does not
involve him In any obligation to car
ry out these policies without congress.
eional authorization. The president
added. however, that he would take
every step Ind exert every influence
on congress to enact legislation which
would best subserve the purposes and
requirements OF the situation.
President Taft created great deal
OF enthusiasm when he announced he
would urge upon congress the neces-
city of authorizing the secretary Of
the interior to issue S10, ,000, 900 of
bonds for the completion Of irrig alton
projects In the west upon which work
has been supended because of lack of
funds and the discovery that the pro.
jectors, in their enthusiasm, did not
closely observe the limitations of the
reclamation act. Hardships have
been worked upon many settlers
through suspension of work, and Sen.
ator Borah of Idaho and other west
ern senator's and representatives have
urged upon the president that bond
issue was the only way bv which JUS
tice could be done.
Mr.. Taft declared today that con.
gress did not intend that the govern
ment should undertake projects which
could not be currently paid for out of
the proceeds of sales of public lands,
but added that he has been impressed
during his visit to the west of the ne
cessity for immediate relief.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
SERMON BY TAFT.
President Says Morals Of the Com-
munity Have Improved.

munity Have Improved.
PORTLAND, Oct. 3.-President Tafe
today preached another sermon. The
ecene had changed from the Mormon
tabernacle at Salt Lake City on Sum
day lsst 10 the corner stone laying Of
the First University church in East
Portland. The president handled the
silver trowel and worked hard to see
that the stone was properly adjusted.
His apparent earnestness in setting
the stone called out great applause
from the open air audience.
When the president had been intro
duced at the corner stonelsying by the
Rev. James D. Corby, pastor Of the
church, he said:
II don't know that anyone ques.
tions the propriety OF my being here
and officiating on such an occasion 40
this, or that an explanat alton of any
sort is called for. But want to cay
that believe 1t to be the duty of the
president of these United States to
welcome and to support every instru.
ment by which the morals and religion
Of the community may be elev ated and
m maintained.
II am glad always to be present at
such an occasion as this, for believe
that the corner stone of modern civil.
ization must continue to be religion
and morality.
II think we have reached the time
when the churches are growing to-
gether, when there is less bitterness of
denomin ational dispute and that no
matter what creed we may follow, the
churches are beginning to realize that
they must stand shoulder to shoulder
In the contest for righteousness; that
we all stand for the fatherhood of God
and the brotherhood Of man.
~ am an optimist. I believe we are
much better today than we were fifty
years ago, man by man. believe we
are more altruistic and more inter-
ested in our fellow man than we have
been at any time in the last fifty
years. OF course, you hear from time
to time of instances of selfshness and
greed, but the only reason these in.
stances are given prominence is be.
cause we condemn the more, and be.
lieve that in calling attention to them
they will be made more and more in.
frequent.
''No church In this country. how
ever humble 1t may be, that breaches
the doctrine of true religion and true
morality, will lack in earnest support
to make it more influential whenever
opportunity Offers"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
Warm Welcome For Pearv.

NEW YORK, Oct. New York city
and state today gave Comm ander
Robert E. Peary welcome home such
% few returuing heroes can hope to
receive. From the bridge of his arctic
ship Roosevelt, Commander Peary
was the most prominent feature OF the
60 mile Hudson Fulton naval parade
from New York to Newburg.
Captain Bartlett was kept at work
90 incessa1tly with the whistle cord
answering the sAlutes of passing craft
that Chief Engineer Wardell called up
from the engine room that he would
not have steam enough to move the
vessel IT they did not stop the whistle.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
TAFT MOVED TO TFARS.
President Impressed With Welcome
From 10000 Children

PORTLAND, Oct. 2.-Carryiug out
program which was arranged with
especial reference to hls comfort and
convenience, and yet calculated to
give the people of the entire city an
opportunity to see the chief executive
of the nation, President Taft spent
what he declared to be one of the
pleasantest days of his western trip in
Portland today.
During the forenoon the president
received from some 10000 school chill
dren OF the city q tribute which
brought tears to his eyes. The boys
and girls were banked in red, white
and blue rows in the grandstand on
Multinomah field to form "living
flag"
The president entered the field
through q gate at the crest of q hill
and the view of the children bursting
upon him at once called out an ex.
preston of wonderment and delight.
His entrance was the signal for an
outburst of cheering from the fresh
young persons which continued with
unabated enthusiasm until Mr.. Taft
had taken the place arranged for him
on stand directly facing the alag"
Then he witnessed drill by the chill
dren which, combined with their
cheers inspired him, he declared, as
had never before.
Following the motion of q leader,
the children stopped from view, then
sprang to their feet with cheer which
fairly pierced the air and waved red,
white and blue banners in q perfect
storm of auttering colors.
Then at the command of the leader
to spell "Taft," one set of children,
with . loud shout of 1T" held up vel.
low banners to form that letter. Then
came the IA" the IF" and the final
"T" followed by crashing cry Of
TAFT" which seemed to echo back
again from the far distant mountains.
During the exhibition the president
stood with eyes fixed upon the eifer-
vescent children. He asked that the
spelling be repeated and it was then
that the tears came. A waltz played
closed the program of the day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
TAFT HAS BUSY DAY.
Tresident Welcomed BY Big Crowd
At Seattle Exposition.

Tresident Welcomed BY Big Crowd
At Seattle Exposition.
SEATTLE, Sept. 30.-speaking be-
fore the largest audience he has faced
since his> trip begsn-s crowd that
overlooked the natural amphitheater
of the Alaska. Y Yukon.P Pacific exposi.
ton, with its seating capacity of
nearly 10000 people-President Taft
today announced that he would urge
In his coming message to congress the
en- sctment Of ship subsidy law.
His utterances on this subject were
received with great acclaim.
When the president turned to Alas
ka, however. aud declare that he was
opposed to granting q territorial form
of government to that far.off posses.
sion, the statement was received In
silence. AZ the president proceeded,
however, and outlined his policy for
the upbuilding Of Alaska, of recon-
mending government aid in the con.
struction OF railro ads, Of local gov.
ernment of q commission of FIVE or
more members appointed by the presi-
dent and co-opera ating with the gov
ernor, and when he told of the posi-
bilities that lie in Alaska, be plainly
caught the favor Of his hearers and
was loudly cheered.
\ At the Arctic Brotherhood the
president was elected honorary past
grand arctic chief and was presented
with a costly robe of Office made of
purple velvet and trimmed with furs.
The brotherhood did not presume to
ask the president to don the robe, but
he insisted, with the laughing remark:
II am not afraid to put on the
robes of Office; I never have been."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
Indian Warriors Last Sleep,

SPOKANE, Sept. 30.-Filled with
white mans whiskey, Old Bay, the
last medicine man Of the Colville In.
dams, lay down on the railroad track
at Oroville, Monday night. An en-.
gine backed up the "Y" and in . trice
his spirit had passed to the land Of
the Manitou. Bay, who was more
than 80 years OF age, could tell many
tales Of fighting with other
tribes and of battles with the white
men half century ago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
Magnificent Military Parade.

New YORK, Sept. 30.-Twenty five
thous and men of arms today marched
past the massed representatives and
special ENJOYS of 81 nations, while
1000, 900 citizens shouted themselves
hoarse in cheers. The great military
parade was the climax of the Hudson.
Fulton celebration.
The most conspicuous reception OF
the day went to the sailors of the
German feet. picked body of mag.
nifcent men, who when they reached
the reviewing stand fell into the formal
"slap clap" of the par sde goose step
and burst into ''My Country, 'Tis of
Thee,". with an overwhelming volume
Of bassos and with q fervor which
took away the breath of the listeners.
The people sat silent for . moment,
and then, rising to their feet, they
cheered until their voices gave way.
Between the cheers for the Germans
aud the thunder Of applause for the
precision of the drill with which the
West Point cadets moved past the
ch ar acteristic humor of an American
crowd found opportunity for an ex.
pression in thousand familiar salu.
cations to those in the line. There
VAS ample evidence that gold braid,
bugles and the roll of the drums have
lost none of their fascination for the
great mass of the pablo.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
Soil Is Not Wearing Out.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Declaring
that the worlds soils are today q
greater storehouse of fertility than
they ever were, Prof. Milton Whitney,
chief of the soils bureau in the de-.
partment of agriculture, In bulletin
just issued takes stand in direct op-
position to the view of many writer's
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06

Of this grand state home for thous-
ands, and which will be the home of
millions, and ask you also to make
these boys and girls get together and
perpetuat the names of the men and
women who made this thing possi.
ble."
Governor Norris also welcomed the
pioneers and in doing it paid thena
high tribute. The session only lasted
about sn hour today. Tomorrow
evening the pioneers will be the
guests of Col. Thomas Cruise at
banquet to be given at the Grandon.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
President Taft Meets Old Sweethear


NORTH YAKIMA, Sept. 29.-Presi.
dept Taft met an old sweetheart of his
here today and proudly boasted of the
fact when he addressed q great throng
Of Yakima valley citizens In front of
the court house.
While the president was breakfast
ing in his car. the Maydower, Q card
was brought to him. On it was the
name Of Mrs. Betty Hodges, who for.
merly was Miss Betty Evans OF Gin
cinnati. Mrs. hodges was warmly
welcomed on board and was intro
duced by the president to all his
breakfast guests. including Governor
Hay, SEM ator Jones and others.
When he was speaking At the court
house Mr.. Taft complimented the
Yakima people on the splendid apple
orchards and declared that his love
for apples CREATED bond OF union
between him and the people of this
section.
Sand there is another bond between
me and the Yakima valley, although
perhaps ought not to say it in go
public q place. 1 found an old sweet.
heart of mine here today" declared
the president, amid shout of laugh.
ter. "You don't know who she is.
and I am not going to tell you," con.
tinued Mr.. Taft, "but before she gets
through she 10 going to be one of the
most successful farmers OF your dis.
trict. At any rate If she can cultiv ate
the good will of the fruit as she did the
men in my neighborhood she is bound
to succeed"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
THE GASOLINE COLUMN.
m tl,e Pnbllc.

To the Public:
We wish to say a word to the pub
lie relative to the race between the
REQ and Buick, last Monday, in or
der that prospective buyers Of this
county will not be misled in juAg-
ing the speed Of the REQ car, in rela-
ton to the Buick. We wish to pub
lish below the contract that was to
govern the race:
May 20, 1909, Abilene, Kansas
Bowling Brothers and =. q. CoulsOn
agree TO rum an automobile race ON
May ST, 90, at / O'Clock at the Dick
ihson county fair grounds at Abilene,
Kansas. The REQ to be q car Of the
touring car type, and to be fully
equipped except top; the Buick to be
a car Of the touring car type, fully
equipped except top. Both cars to be
Of the two cylinder 1909 npodel; the
REQ to have one-half mile the start
OF the Buick, and the winner to take
the purse Of Two Hundred Dollars.
The race to be fifty miles. The purse
to be Two Hundred Dollars. Eaeh
driver to be allowed one helper and
no more. In case Of weather pre-
Guiding the running Of such race, the
purse to be withdrawn and the race
declared off for this time, and take
place as soon as the track Is fit. II
Is agreed that the REQ is to run fifty
miles and the Buick fifty one and
one-half miles, both cars to stand and
start"
We came out and made the race
with a regular REQ touring car equip
ped and seared Just IS they come
from the factory. q regular stock car
the kind that We are selling our Gus
toners. Nov In order 10 show the
public the possibilities Of the Rec
car and its engine We make the fol
loving;
0snsurs 70 3 +. COuisOas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03

An interesting report comes from
washington. via Topeka, that the
government contemplates having
United States Marshal W. H. Mackey,
Jr., Of junction City and United
States Attorney General H. ]. Bone,
institute libel proceedings against
Eugene v. Debs, the Socialist leader,
and the editors and publishers Of the
Appeal to Reason. Following the
conviction of its editor at Fort Scott
for misusing the mail, the Appeal to
Reason published an article written
by Debs charging that Mackey and
Bone packed the jury. Attorney
General wickersham sent for Mack
ey and Bone, and the two officers
are now in Washington in response
TO his summons. It is hoped that
they will make It warm for the paper
ana the writer Of the article.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
wHAT DID MIR. DOLIEY MEAN7

]. N. Dolley. State Bank Commits
sIoner, attended a meeting OF the
state Bankers Association at Wich-
Ita last week and delivered a three
hour address on the workings OF the
new deposit guaranty law. On his
return 70 Topeka he hunted up a
newspaper reporter and made the
following statement:
II think l Strengthened things out
AZ any rate, many banks which were
wavering have concluded to come IN
der the fund. / plainly told the ma
tlonal banks where their allegiance
iald: also the state banks where
fheIr home was, 30 far as bank guar
nntv vas concerned. ! guess they all
understand what meant" May.
81 the bankers who heard him oio
rnderstand what he meant, but there
~ lots Of plain plug citizens In Kan
- who may not understand. Nov
sust What did be meant DID hs
mean nat stats banks that 90 MOI
come under the state guaranty Law
I'M csms rhdef the diapieasure o.
81, a,.ss BANK commls~lonsr's Of
fssI Il nat e Ehat he meant nc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1909.
LARGEST CLASS AT X. U.

The largest class in the history OF
the University of Kansas Will De
graduated at the commencement ex-
ercises on June 9th. At that time
800 young people will leave the UNI
yersfty to engage in various pursuits
Of the state. About sixty OF the
graduates will enter the teaching pro-
fession, forty will practice law, forty
will be civil, electrical, mechanical or
mining engineers, twenty will be
pharmacists and seven will be doc
tors. Some will engage in farming
and number Will enter business
pursuits. :,
In view Of the large number OF
graduates and former students VINO
return to the University each year
to take part in the exercises OF COM
mencement time, the week is filled
as full Of attractions as possible. the
first event this year will be the an
nual commencement concert OF the
school Of music, June LIST. ON sun
day, June 9Th, the baccalaureate SER
mon will be preached by Herbert
Lockwood Willett, Professor OF Sc
mitic languages and literatures in
the University Of Chicago.
A program of aquatic sports on the
Kaw river has been arranged LOT
Monday, June It'll. The Blue river
canoe club Of Kansas City, Mo-, has
been invited to take part on this oc-
casion. The Phi Beta Kappa address
on "Pioneer Ideals and the Univer-
sity" will be given Monday evening
nv Frederick jackson Turner, pro-
lessor of American History IN the
University OF Wisconsin.
The forenoon Of Tuesday June
9Th, will be given up to the Class
Day exercises Of the graduating SEN
,ors. who after the class breakfast
on the campus will gather around
the totem pole on the green in front
Of Fraser hall and smoke the pipe
a. peace. The alumni address, 1.-THE
Politics of an Educated Man." will
he given by Richard 3. Price, super
intendent Of the city schools of Hut
crimson. Mr.. Price is a member. OF
the state text book commission. In
the afternoon there will be a baseball
game between the alumni and SEN
Tors. and in the evening Chancellor
and Mrs. Frank Strong will hold their
annual reception. Dean and Mrs. J.
w. Green will give reception ior
alumni OF the Law school at their
home that evening.
On wednesday, June 9th, occurs
the formal graduating exercises when
degrees are conferred upon the grad
mates. The commencement address
will be delivered by Col. George Brin-
Ton Mcclellan Harvey, editor OF the
North American Review and president
Of the Harper and Brothers Publish
ing House. His subject will be The
power Of Tolerance" The address
will be followed by the University
dinner, with which the commence
ment exercises will be brought to q
close.
The Department Of Journalism Of
the University and the newspaper
Of Lawrence will give a banquet II
honor Of Col. Harvey wednesday
evening. About fifty Kansas news
paper men will be present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
plain plug citizens have a right to

plain plug citizens have a right to
know 1t.
Does Mr.. Dolley mean to serve
notice on state banks despite the fact
that the law says that they may or
may not go into the guaranty. as
they choose, that they must go into
the fund or the state Bank Commits
sioner will make it SO unpleasant
for them in business way that they
will be unable to do business with
out being eternally in trouble with
his department?-Junctlon City Sen
tinel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-06-03
Advertised Letters.

Following is the list Of advertised
letters for week ending May 81, 1908;
Letters: c. L. Baxter, Mrs. A. G.
Belstline, John Bell, Thomas Cliff
ford. Mrs.. Lord Florist, Frank Car
rett. R. 4. Hall. Arthur Hansen,
vessa Kaufman. Rev. J. h. Lee, W.
@. Nourse.
Cards: william Covert, Curt
Lamb, Mrs. Wilson.
RICHARD wARnSa. P. N.