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had prepared court that real credit to his genius
for doing things tried to go into full partnership with
him in the undertaking. but he managed, somehow, to
keep me in the background feared he had superseded
me in the estimation of the Princess when he and that
very interesting young lady challenged spinster who
said she could play tennis and myself to trial of skill
and dexterty But made fine showing in the contest
and my hopes revived. At the close of the game the
Princess said she was feeling more kindly toward her
surroundings and that her parents had decided to
main some days longer. l wondered how great part
my presence had played in the of changing her
mind
Bangs arrived that afternoon on the up-rver boat
Johnson and I walked with him from the landing to
the hotel He was a fne-ooking young We very
carefully explained him that far outdoor sports
or amuemens Of any kind concerned he had about
reached the "jumping-off place He said he didn't
mind since he could stay only day or two at most as
he was due in New York within week I breathed
more easily. think Johnson did, too. Bangs wondered
how we could stay in such forsaken place We said
we wondered how could do it, too and that we
weren't going stay long. l afterward learned that
ohnsons trunk which he had sent for arrived on that
boat
In the evening Bangs introduced to the Princess,
and little later heard them mutually regretting that
there were no golf links handy.
When I stepped out on the veranda the following
morning I saw Bangs coming along neglected road
that led off into some cleared pine lands.
An early bird" I said, laughingy
Yes said he, and I've caught pretty piece of
land for some golf links"
l know I looked very much surprised
negro has forty of cleared pine lands mile
from here" he continued "All there is to do is to
burn off the light crop of grass and smooth it up in
places and it will do to play OF course, it will be
crude, but it will answer I've got three negroes at
work on it now, and begin playing two or three
holes by ten o'clock"
By ten o'clock the Princess and Bangs matched
against Johnson and myself in a foursome. All the
guests of the hotel to watch the game-a
cept Father Dacey who remained in his favorite
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far removed from all the folles and frvote of life
it is lived in the big world at large.
contrived to pass the remainder of the day quietly
devoting much time to the writing of postcards had
grabbed up on my way from New York. At four in the
afternoon the uprver steamer from Jacksonville stopped
at our landing Several persons and Princess dis
embarked The several persons included well-to-do
pair of Americans could easily conclude hus
band and wife, the Princess their daughter shall
not attempt to find words describe her beauty 1t
occurred to me that would have been altogether super
uous for nature have fashioned her any the
perfect type of feminine loneliness The arrivals
wended their way toward the hotel followed after
with the hotel boy who had waited to possess himself of
two bags of golf sticks and hand baggage belong
ing to the party.
As l sat the veranda waiting for the supper hour
arrive it seemed to that beginning to discern
greater degree of beauty in the surroundings. The
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you are not distressed with this strange fire in the heart
| envy you your calm, contened celibacyl" | don't
know how much longer matters would have drifed had
not something happened to bring clearer understand
ing After supper evening the Princess went to her
ROOM 1t was quite late when she reappeared I was
standing at the foot of the stairs when she descended
Something sparkled the third finger of her left hand
My blood ran hot and cold urged her into little
writing ROOM We were alone at last.
"What does it mean?" / asked, calling attention to
the ring.
Must 1 tel?" she said, blushing rosiy. I still
thought her very beautiful
Don't you think should know" asked, seriously
Perhaps" she responded laughngy, and with no
sense of the seriousness of the occasion Well them
if you must know, it what you have right to
surmise l am engaged to be married
'"We,' said I, with air of suppressed agony, it
is Bangs, suppose"
She shook her head "You must guess again." she
said, sweetly.
"Ah it is as half feared" said, uttering sound
half gasp and half sigh. johnson was more clever
than we thought him He is to be congratulated"
"No, it is not Johnson
Oh then you have been most unkind to all three of
us! l Wdleu SlnCe you CdHc Heie dH ShSdScd
woman, why were you not honest enough to your
ring from the irst?"
Because was not engaged when came here"
Pardon me-" said, fearing had been hasty. 1t
has been brought about by letter."
No. my hanee in person. placed the ring my
finger
" In this hotel?"
"On the piazza Of this hotel, an hour ago. As
as our compact was made he insisted should do
thing to terminate the agony of the tender trplets,
he calls Mr.. Bangs, Mr.. Johnson and yourself So he
placed his mothers ring on my finger and bade go
forth. l am sorry if have caused you any distress"
"He!" exclaimed l, in dazed state of mind. For
Heavens sake, who is hep"
Have you never guessed? We were afraid from the
very start that all the people the hotel would discover
our secret 1t is Father Dacey."
"Oh you foolish little girl 3" cried. Father Dacey
is priest in the Catholic Church. and is permitted
to marry"
She laughed a wicked little laugh, which thought
was cruel and very much of place. Love has made
you blind she said Father Dacey is an Episcopal
clergyman, and is free to marry whom he may"
night train for Jacksonville due in half an
hour at the local station a mile away 1t carried my
trunk and myself away with it Once in the city | en-
gagged sleepingcar accommodations the train that
would leave for New York at O'Clock the follow
ing evening l was eager to get of the South and
the next evening found me in my the
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necon with the hotel There is in this vicinity.
You see the few o-caled roads have here very
sandy and are always sadly up by the heavy teamng
of the lumber and turpentne camps"
Good boating facilities doubt, still further
tured to remark directing my gaze toward the broad,
beautiful St Johns that only stones throw from the
hotel veranda flowed azily toward the sea.
WELL no." said he; there isn't much boating done
about here Some of the fishermen have boats they will
let now and then but they aren't very good There
is small demand for anything of that sort"
looked at him rather insolently, fancy, and asked,
Would you mind telling me what your guests do for
pastme2
"Oh, that's easy said he, laughing. "They sit on
the veranda most of the day and chat and watch the
river flowing BY and they listen to the Of the car
dinal or the mockingbird if there happens to be one
singing Sometimes they play cards checkers or chess
or go for walk, and some of them sure to be at
the landing whenever a steamer arrives"
Huh" said I, for the picture not alluring.
yes, that's what they all say when first they
down here from the North But if you should stay here
long enough to get the Florida habit your pulse would
calm down to its truly normal condition.
"As Sidney Lanier has so we'll said of our climate
1T is just cool enough to from degeneratng
into luxurious vegetable of laziness, and just
enough to be nerve-quieting and tranquilizing.'
That sounds nice" said
However" he added, there much liyelier re-
sorts both up and down the river"
Il fear I must find some of Them" l said. " Get my
trunk to the ten o'clock boat tomorrow" was my re-
quest Then I found a seat on the veranda where
could indulge in the exhlarang pastime of watching
the river flow by.
All about me were guests of middle age and beyond.
Among the younger set it, indeed there enough
of the younger to constitute set" Father
Dacey whose sedate bearing and general appearance to
say nothing of the clerical cut of his clothing led
to understand without seeking to be further informed,
that he was priest of the Roman Catholic church
wondered how much of the holy quietude of the
roundings was attributable his sanity presence 1t
seemed to me to be the ideal spot for Saints Rest
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train was made up A figure with familiar look APP
preached in the dim lampght
Hello Bangsl" said where are you bound for?"
I'm just starting for New York. And your"
"Im headed that way myself Let's go into the smok-
ing ROOM" A moment later l said to Bangs, What
will it be?" He named something that sounded all right
my ear and the standing by with white apron
and black face looked toward and inquired" Did
you say make it two sah?"
eyes, two" l answered.
"Why not three?" asked Johnson who at that mo-
ment materalized before us.
1t was made three and a moment later, when held
my glass before and looked its level brm,
said" Here's to the Princess; may her beauty
fadei"
"Just moment" said Bangs =" And here's to the
priest; may his shadow grow essl"
Bangs and both looked expectanty at Johnson, who
with what thought was good deal of cyncism in his
Tone said here's the masculine collar that but
tons at the back of the neck; may henceforth
be mistaken regarding its true meaning
There was clnk of our glasses, and at that moment
we felt tremendous motion of the car, and we knew
f.at the train moving away from the lovely sunny
Southland toward little old New York Johnson sighed.
So did Bangs. /, too, sighed
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and lashing their mounts in endeavor to keep up
with her. Before we had gone a mile the horse rode
was putting like an automobile going up a forty-ive
degree grade; Johnson's had stumbled twice, rolling
him in the sand and Bangs beast had baked, bucked
and almost run away with him. The Princess really
rode alone greater part of the time, but seemed to
enjoy it the less on that account
Two weeks of this keen rivalry passed. had no
doubt that both Johnson and Bangs deeply in love
with the Princess. l knew that | Her winsomeness
increased every hour Sometimes felt that of her
trio of devoted slaves the favorite. Then, again,
I would see her smiling upon Bangs Johnson in the
same fetching manner I was stalking great deal on
the outcome The New York firm with which l
employed had teegraphed me to come at they
would fill my place My two weeks vacation
stretching into a month l had to suspect that
the conditions were about the with Bangs and
johnson.
Every day felt that must my courage to the
stickng-pace and learn my fate. OCCASIONALLY would
see the Princess enjoying heartto-heart chat with
Father Dacey Fortunate mani" thought |, q since
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the veranda and entertained himself in the usual
ner Johnson and did not dare to play any better than
the Princess and Bangs neither of whom played very
we'll Bangs was the real of the hour. The manner
in which he had improvised the golf links made him
quite hero On the way back to the hotel the Princess
complained to me that she was bit tired.
It's shame there no carriages to be procured
hereabouts," said
"Yes" said She "nor saddle horses either. brought
my riding saddle with me-
Indeed" said I, and fell to thinking. That night I
went to the village stores and post-ofice and made dill
gent inquiry regarding where could procure two horses
broken to saddle. For time the search seemed we'll
nigh hopeless Later got track of somebody who
had heard of somebody else who lived away beyond
the next turpentine camp who owned horse that
woman had once ridden. BY and by got track of
another horse that was saddle-broke arranged with
two negroes to have the horses information
ing them the hotel by nine o'clock the next morning
displayed roll of bills and led them to believe would
pay them literally for their services.
lay awake till a late hour that night thinking
my plans. l was determined to do something to win
the admiration of the Princess. Perhaps I might win
her hand Blessed thought felt of ownership
in the croquet ground but I realized that the tennis
court belonged to Johnson and the golf links belonged
to Bangs. However, could picture in my minds eye
how sadly Inundated they would feel the morrow
when they behed the Princess and me galopng off on
the backs of two prancing seeds And the whole crowd
couldn't follow and listen as it did when played
croquet or tennis golf The we'll up the next
morning when l was awakened by hearing a negro
shout:
whoa! consarn yo' onery hide; does yo' want to
kick somebody"
From my window beheld what at first sight appeared
to be a whole herd of horses in care of regiment of
negroes As matter of fact there six horses and
twice as many negroes Johnson and Bangs the
ground when arrived. l had to explain to them that
my purpose was hire two riding horses for the
Princess and one for myself
"The more the merrer,' said Johnson as he pro-
cceded to select a horse for his
Me, too" said Bangs.
At ten O'Clock the Princess Johnson, Bangs and my
self started off for ee-for-all gallop The horse
ridden by the Princess went WELL but the other three
were plugs" of low order The Princess Aoated
away down the road and left her three escorts coaxng
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1t seemed to me that hotel in of Foridas sparsey
occupied sections and with thousands of of unused
pine barrens and cleared woodlands all about it, and
offering as one of its chief attractions climate that
makes it delight to be out of doors every day Of the
winetr should have provided its guests with the means
for enjoying this popular pasme. The clerk, who, as l
learned later also the proprietor of the hotel did
not deem necessary to offer any apology for the short
comings of his hosiery.
"Have you tennis-court?" had brought my racket
as we'll as my golf clubs.
"No," said he, still undisturbed
WELL" said I, with pleasantly tnged with dis
pleasure am of an active of mind and must be
doing something. l think II" go driving and take
look at the surrounding country"
"Sorry" said he, but there is livery in con-
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another eligible" He had left his trunk in Jackson
vile and was travelling with handbag. As soon as l
had his word for it that he just couldn't get along with
out outdoor sports fastened to tell him he was in the
wrong place. painted the picture as dark as could
The Princess had headache and did not come down
to supper that evening sorry she had the head
ache, but glad she didn't down. Johnson and l
sat on the veranda all the evening, where frequently
reminded him how lonely the place and felt grated
when he said he should die if he had to stay there
another fortyegh hours and that he would go up the
river the next morning at ten.
At halfpast eight the next morning Johnson saw the
Princess at the breakfast-tabe; he introduced to
her at nine half-past nine he told me he feeling
bit tired of travel and would remain amid the very
quiet surroundings for day two of absolute rest;
at ten o'clock he had negotiated with a fisherman for
some cas-o seines of which he made net for tennis
court and by noon with the aid of several negroes, he
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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-01-16

The senate committee on finance
Thursday made favorable report on
the bill to make the salary of the
president 100000 and that of the
$4,000 yearly.
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Nh. Holland is president of the Elec-
trio Engineers Union and is
delegate to the Central Federated
Union. He succeeds Samuel B. Don-
nelly, who has been appointed public
printer by President Roosevelt.
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This American Mechanic with the
modesty of his class, prefers to re-
main anonymous. He is man of
great ability and with a thorough
knowledge of his trade and of the in
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the Brotherhood of Carpenters in New
York City, is out of job The
brotherhood bounced him because he
attended the labor dinner" at the
white house to which Samuel Comp
ers was not invited
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will have some fireworks attachments
theoretically speaking
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UNIONiST LANDS.
Mayor Mcclellan, of New York City,
has appointed James P. Holland a
member of the board of education
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BOUNCED.
John j. Powers, business agent OF
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side workings of the labor unions. It
is of the very greatest Importance
that the members of our churches
should get the viewpoint of the labor
ing man in all things, especially in
this matter of the labor unions, which
SO closely concerns our national vel
fare. We have never sen this view
point better presented than in this
article.
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Notice Of Special Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that q special meeting
held on the 18th and 18th of July, 1909, for the
tran saction of the following business: Opening
the bids and awarding the contract for the con.
struction of the Dods@n jail; cancellation of
warrants; and the following road matters:
Change In Chester-Alma road.
Change in Powell road to foothills.
County road from west quarter corner of Sec
ton Is, township ?6 north, range 4 east.
Milk river to COburg.
Wagner to Valley county line road.
Wagner bridge across Milk river.
Henry Horns to the Powell road.
Wagner to Trudell's.
Change in Wagner Valley county line road.
Highwood and Shonkin road to Cascade coun.
ty line road.
Marias river road to Chester Circle ranch
road.
Paradise valley road to Snake creek.
Big Sandy to Military reservation.
Third street Chinook to county road.
Abandonment of portion of Chinook and
Petition for bridge across North Fork.
Petition for bridge across Milk river near
Ysntic and protest.
Merrill road.
Morris ranch to reservation road.
Lange t. Ruhe coal road.
Fort Benton to Frenchman's ridge road.
Harlem to Valley county line
Harlem.Csnada line road to Canadian line.
Appointment Of road supervisor to district
No. u.
By order Of the board OF county commission.
ers. W. r. LEFT, County Clerk.
Fort Benton, Montana, June IL. 1909.
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Zortman Residents Must Be Good.
Miner.

AN-N
Sheriff Bickle, Deputy Neibauer and
Assistant county Attorney Carnal, ar.
rived Sunday and remained until
after the celebration. They conspired
while here, to butt in and overthrow
some cherished traditions of the camp,
and a number of our prominent citi-
zens we're hailed before the bar of JUS.
tice and compelled to cough up
sundry large sums for admitting that
they had been carrying concealed
"weepons," while the only two to en-
terrain the crowd with an exhibition
OF the manly art, we're thrown in the
bastile, divorced from a bountiful jag
and brought forth in disgrace the fol.
lowing morning, as criminals, the
stern rebuke of the law.
Oh, Zortman! how has thy glory
departed! In times past these men
would have been hailed as gladiators
and heroes; would, have been wined
and Toasted and have bssked in the
plaudits of the multitude. But now
words fail US. The officers give it out
that this gun packing must cease
even in Zortman, and that the next to
be informed against shall receive the
full force of the lsw-imprisonment az
we'll as fine. 1t is q useless habit and
q wholly uncalled for in 9 civilized
community.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-07-07
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the county
clerk of Chouteau county, Montsna a, up to the
hour of 2 o'clock p. m. Of July ID, 1903, for the
tana. Plans and specifications may be seen al
the store of George Dutro, Dodson, or at the
office of the county clerk at Fort Benton. Bide
must be accompanied by a certified check for IL
per cent. of the bid, and bids must be addressed
to the county clerk and marked on the outside to
indicate their nature. The right is reserved to
reject any Or all bids.
By order of the board of county commission.
ers. W. II. LEE County Clerk.
Fort Benton, Montana, June IL, 1909.
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Shearing Plant for Sale.

n complete shearing plant of ten shears, To-
Gated about IN miles from the Benton depot, for
sale cheap. Apply to
THE CHASE STORE.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
Thirty head Of horses from yearlings up, also
one well bred three-year-old Hereford bull.
Call or address
MRS. HERMAN MAY, Wsrrlck, Mont.
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Bids For Cement Walk.

Sealed bids for the construction of a cement
walk of about 2 300 square feet will be received
by the undersigned until noon of July II, 1909.
specifications may be seen at the postotfice.
cement walk" and addressed to the clerk of
School District No. l, Chouteau county, Mon
tana. The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
BY order of the board of trustees of School
District No. l, ChOuteau county, Montana.
GEORGE W. CRANE, Clerk.
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BENTON HARDWARE COMPANY
Notice Of Annual MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the Benton
3, 1909, at : O'Clock p. M, at the office Of the sec.
rotary and treasurer.
F. E. STRANAHAN, Sec. and Treas.
A. E. McLEIsH. President,
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For Rent or Sale.

A desirable ranch property, consisting of about
1900 acres of decided land with improvements,
is offered for rent for Il term of years, or will be
sold at fair valuation. Plenty of hay, range and
everything necessary for a good sheep or cattle
ranch. Address j. X. MORRISON,
Landusky. Mont.
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Parties wishing to purchase live
stock will find some attractive offer.
ings in u advertising columns.
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Notice to the Public.

All those who are indebted to Wallace E,
Chase are requested to settle their accounts al
soon as possible. Goods will hereafter be sold
for cash only, at reduced prices.
II. j. W~ACKERLIN. Trustee.
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Ranch for Lease,

VIII lease my ranch on the Missouri river.
about fourteen miles above town. Good range
adjacent. Address
WILLIAM FINKE Fort Benton.
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Bulls for Sale,

For sale, 9 few head of y~earling Hereford bulls
which can be seen at my ranch at Lost Lake
For particulars address
j. q. PATTERSON, Fort Benton.
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Bulls for Sale.

Two Galloway bull calves, one a year old, and
one Is months old, all of them registered. Will
sell reasonable If taken soon. Address
ALEX ROSS, Ada, Mont.
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Fine Book and Job Printing Q spe.
cia]tv At the RIVER PRESS or ce.