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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
More Lands For Settlers.

By order of r. A. Ballinger, secre-
tary of the interior, about l,400, 900
acresof land in Valley county, in north.
eastern Montana, known as the Rocky
Boy Indian lands, will be thrown open
to white settlers March l, 1910, and
will be subject to both settlement and
entry March 81 and thereafter.
The order of Secretary Ballinger
provides for settlement and entry OF
the lands under the usual homestead
laws. There will be no registration
and no drawing. Those who have
made settlement on this land prior to
Decem Der 10, 1909, or who may make
settlement between March l and March
81, will have a preferred right to make
entry on the lands covered by their
settlement AT any time within three
months after March 81, 1910.
Filings must be made at the United
States land Office at Glasgow, Mont,
on and after March 81.
The lands to be opened are bounded
by the Missouri river on the south, by
the International bound airy line on the
north, by the Dakota bound airy on the
east, by the Fort Peck Indian reserva-
ton and range 81 east, on the west.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
Northern Montana Weather.

The recent spell of springlike wealth
er conditions in this part of Montana
is regarded by many 81 IN unusual
midwinter experience, but reference to
the records will show it to be a repe-
tition of conditions that have pre-.
vailed at this season in former years.
In fact, a continuation Of severe cold
and deep snow throughout the winter
is an exception rather than the rule
ia northern Montana.
In this vicinity, q freeze.up in the
Missouri river 10 considered an indi.
cation of real winter conditions. The
freeze-up OF the present winter took
place December 7, and still rem aims in
effect, but It may be terminated any
time If the chinook wind continues.
Last winter the freeze up began jan
uary l and lasted until February %,
and the freeze up of 1908 ended on
February Is, the river being closed
for about two weeks. In 1906 the
freeze up did not take place until
March II and ended March rs, al.
though ice formed temporarily 10
the proceeding wv months. There
was fear of an ice famine thatAwinter.
Further search of the records will
demonstrate that a long spell of severe
cold is a rare winter experience in
this locality,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
WILL COUNT LIVESTOCK.
Census Bureau Desires Complete
Report On Farm Matters.


HELENA. Jan. 22.-Leon Shaw, gu.
pervisor of the census for the Second
Montana district, has returned from
Denver, where he attended q confer.
ence of supervisors for western states
with the assistant director of the
census and the heads Of the agricul.
tural and population divisions Of the
general ems bureau at Washing.
ton. In an interview Mr.. Shaw stated
that at this meeting it was virtually
determined that the regular resident
enumerators should take the livestock
census as we'll as that of population
and general statistics, instead of hav.
ing the work done by special agents
as was the case ten years ago.
1T was emphasized in reaching this
conclusion" said he, ''thst all live
stock owners should appreciate the
fact that IN divulging these statistics
to enumerators they r to 90 no
further; that is, that under no circam-
stances q they become accessible
either to county assessors or forestry
reserve officials.
ut was realized that there might be
. hesitancy to furnish this data for
fear that 1t might mean extra taxation
or grazing Charge, but THE is un'
founded In fact, for the regulations Of
the census bureau are very strict re.
speeding secrecy 81 to the returns,
Each enumerstor 10 required to sub
scribe to an oath that he will main.
tain inviolate all facts gathered by
him In his work, and such divulging o.
knowledge In the general Office .,
Washington where all returns are te
be Immediately sent by the %supervis
ors 80 soon as received from the emu
mer ators, means discharge and posi-
bly, prosecution In either event."
Mr.. Shaw also stated that he ex
pected the most hearty corporation
from livestock owners in this respect
meaning as 1t does, q standing adver
tisement for ten years. or until tn
next census of Montana's great hold
ings. The same is true of all returns
That is, the enumerators should b
given full and complete Information
"for," he said, "only In this way ma,
the states esource be pointed out.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
Record Floods In France.

PARIS, Jan. PA fourth of France,
It is estimated, is under water today.
Snow and rain are adding to the
floods which are unprecedented in the
history of the present generation.
The Seine continued to rise today and
the situation in this city grew worse
hourly. Water has drowned out the
electric plant in the chamber Of depu-
ties and to day the deupties met by
lamp light.
Premier BRAND introduced a bill
appropriating four hundred thousand
dollars for the relief of sufferers.
The bill was passed. He described
what the government was already do.
ing to abate the distress and highly
praised the rescue work done by sol.
diers and gendarmes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
COMMISSIONERS MEETING.
Favors A More Equal Method Fo,
Assessing Property.

BILLINGS, Jan. 81. The county
commissioners in session here adopt.
ed two resolutions of interest to the
state. One favors the employment of
c%Onvicts on the roads of the state,
and the other an increase of the as
sessed valuation of property for pur-
poses of taxation.
The resolution referring to the rails.
ing of the assessed valuation of pro-
perty Ia as follows:
"Whereas, The rate of levy for
taxable purposes will be decreased
from two and a half to o and q half
mills when the assessed valuation OF
property exceeds $500, OOO, 600, we, the
commissioners in this convention,
agree to raise the valuation of prop.
erty in our respective counties to 40
amount equal to the actual each value
OF such property, provided, however,
that all counties not represented in
the convention do likewise and we will
request the state board of equaliza-
ton TO make the corresponding in.
crease in the value Of property under
its jurisdiction"
The good roads convention to be
held in June was endorsed, also the
bill of Hon. VIM. Sulzer of New York,
asking for federal aid in the various
states for road improvement, and
M%ontana's representatives in congress
are asked to use their influence to-
ward it's passage.
With the election of officers yester-
day afternoon, the state convention
of Montana boards of county com.
m%issioners came to an end. The off.
Gers chosen were:
President-J. j. Hindson, Lewis
and Clark.
Fret Vice President-G. F.. Burla,
Yellowstone.
Second Vice President-D. T. Cur.
an, Missoula.
Secretary-Jere Sullivan, Chouteau.
Directors-O. c. Cooper, Ravalli
j. M. Riley, Silver Bow, and T.
Alexander, Rosebud.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
He Didn't Complain.

Young Wife-This talk about mel
being SO impatient when a woman Il
getting ready to go anywhere is al
nonsense.
Friend-Doesn't your husband com
plain at all?
Young Wife-No. indeed. Why. last
evening ! couldn't find my gloves and
had Il long hunt for half q dozen Other
things. and yet when l was finally
dressed and went downstairs to my
husband there he was reading and
smoking as calmly as if I wasn't half
an hour late.
Friend Well. ! declare! Where were
you going?
Young Wife-To prayer meeting.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
Sign Any Old Petition.


1t is really amusing to note the fact
that there are men in every commun.
ity who put their anne 10 petitions
without giving any thought to what II
till the hour or day after,
when they give the matter the time
and study they should have used be-
fore signing the instrument tina,
means the directly opposite to theil
conscientious Intentions, and they
would give something to have their
names erased or taken off. 1t 10 also
surprising to note the use made of petit
lions by the INSCRIPTIONS. The Trib.
une's advice is to sign no petition
that IL not u expressed wish.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26

DR.. F. A. Atkisson, of this city,
who was taken to st. Glare hospital
some time ago, is said to be seriously
sick, his condition causing anxiety to
his many friends.
Another big transaction in Cascade
ranch property is the sale of the J. l..
Perkins property of about 1885 acres
to q Helena purchaser. The price is
said to be $26, 100.
W. H. Williams, the drummer
Evangelism, OF San Jose, CAL. will
have charge of the revival services to
be held in the local Methodist church
from March 9 to March %.
Attorney H. G. McIntire, of Helena,
who was q resident Of this city in the
early eighties, arrived today on q
business visit. Mr.. Mc1ntire has
been favorably mentioned as q possi.
BILE successor to Judge Hunt of the
federal court.
The temperance meeting announced
at the Methodist church for Saturday
night will be held on Sunday night.
Rev. w. T. Groom, state superinten.
dent of the anti.saloon league, will
hold services both morning and even
ing at the Methodist church.
Rev. W. A. Morgan, of the Metho-
dist church, has returned from q two.
weeks visit to Culbertson and vicin-
ity. Mr.. Morgan brings word tina,
the eastern part of Valley county is
covered with snow, the chinook winds
not having reached that locality, and
ranchers from remote points are
hauling grain to the railroad on sleds'
Some OF the grain IL being hauled
from ranches located sixty miles from
the railroad.
Henry Griesbach, who has returned
from the convention of county asses
sors at Billings, reports quite an in
teresting session. Following the US
ual program at former meetings, tn.
assessors from counties in which there
is very little livestock sought to secur,
q high assessment upon that class o
property. and at the same time fav
ored q low valuation for classes OF
property that predominant in theil
own districts. This plan, however
was not followed. and livestock vii
be assessed at about the same valu'
as last year. 1t developed during tn
meeting that Northern Pacific lands IL
the several counties are assessed q
60 to 80 cents per acre, while simila
lands in private ownership are as
sessed as grazing lands at q valua
ton Of IS per acre.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
Valerian: Repeated rumors that the

Valerian: Repeated rumors that the
Montana Western railway is to be ex-
tended to Dupuyer this summer are
without reason or found alton. While
the road will doubtless be extended it
will not be this year and property
owners in Waller need lay no plans on
the strength of the report. Promi.
nent residents of Dupuyer are anxious
to have the road connect with their
town but it is the Intention of the
man segment TO devote the present
season to ballastiog and perfecting
their present system.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
A Grist Of Items Gathered From Our
Northern Montana Exchanges.

A Grist Of Items Gathered From Our
Northern Montana Exchanges.
Conrad Observer: L. J.. Citness,
one of the prosperous farmers OF the
Burton bench country, was here Tues
day. He was purchasing fax seed.
intending to plant considerable the
coming season.
Chester Signal: The fact that Chez.
ter is to have another new bank and
another new lumber yard, both backed
by men of means and judgment, shows
they have much confidence in the fu.
ture of Chester.
Chester Signal: John McRae of
Cleversville. Alta, purchased five
lots in Spangler's addition for q con-
sideration OF $3.50. Fifteen years ago
Joe Canon traded this townsite for q
saddle horse. Real estate here is
growing 10 value every day in the
year.
Havre Plaiudealer: W. F. Brooke,
q new settler just north of Assinni.
boine, has proven the fallacy of the
contention of some of the old timers
that water could not be had by getting
water on the bench lands at q depth
Of IS feet. He has nine feet Of as fine
water ss a be had any place.
Culbertson Searchlight: Flax has
taken q drop in the last week from the
high point sos q bushel to $3.50,
where it stood yesterday in the local
market. No. l Northern wheat is also
down to 90 cents, q drop OF elk to
eight cents q bushel. Durum is worth
Is cents, barley so cents and oats 81
cents q bushel.
Chinook Opinion: It is reported
from Canada that Dutch Henry, 9
noted outlaw and horsethief, who
formerly held out in Valley county
had been killed by the Canadian po'
lice recently. A man named McKen'
sic is serving a life sentence in thu
Minnesota pe%nitentiary, having beer
convicted for having killed the sam'
Dutch Henry. AT the time of the tria
grave doubts we're expressed as Il
whether Dutch Henry had been killed
and since then people who knew hin
have claimed to have seen the motto
rious outlaw in Canada.
Malta Enterprise: Bob Wright,
sheepherder, who had been employer
on sheep ranches in this vicinity 70
the past ten years, was found dea'
last Sunday evening on the Tucke
ranch on Beaver creek. It appear
that Wright, who has been employee
by John Shady as herder, started TO
the barn after eating q hearty suppe
to take care of his saddle horse. q
started for the barn with a lighte
lantern and it appears he sncceede
. in closing the sheep shed for the nigh
but he barely took a step turtle
when he was stricken with heart troy
BILE and fell over backwards. He wa
found about an hour after he left til
house, and when found the lanter
was tipped over, but the flame wa
still pickering.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
Method.

Method goes far to prevent trouble in
business. for it makes the task easy.
hinders confusion. saves abundance Of
time and instructs those that have
business depending what to do and
what to hope.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26

Trust him little who praises all, him
less who censures all, and him least
who is Indifferent to all.-Layater.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
BIissful Ignorance.

"Shall I tell you a secret, Mr.. Black!''
asked a little boy. my sister Louisa
is to be engaged to your brother
Even your brother hasn't been told
yet"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
prints All the NeWs.''

II any reader of the RIVER PRESS
considers it worthy of recommendation
10 friends, the favor will be very high.
ly appreciated by its publishers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26

BENTON LODGE NO. Is, A. 2. AND
~. H.-Regular communicaiious Of tho
~Aon IL sfst and taild Tondsys Of cacS
month. Nembers Of sister Lodgesand SotouHning
brethren are cor daily invitedto attend.
A. Il. KING, ". II.
j. RITTER. oec'y.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
An Order Could a. Eillsd

An Order Could 30 Filled.
Customer lin Boston restaurant
Waiter, have you any fried cells? Wait.
er-We have cells, sir, and they are
susceptible Of being fried.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26
The Colonia Mjnstrels,

When the Fort Benton Amateurs
undertake to entertain the public they
usually provide an excellent bill of
fare, and their appearance at the
opera house Monday evening a. the
Colonial Minstrels was certainly q
record breaker in this respect. 1t is
no d1sparagement of former efforts OF
local talent to commend the Colonial
Minstrels al one Of the best costumed
and best organized shows that ever
played to a Fort Benton audience.
The opera house was packed, and
the applause that greeted each item
on the program showed keen appre.
citation Of the humorous hits, the
negro melodies, the artistic rendition
OF solos and choruses and other fea.
lures of the entertainment. The effect
of numerous and careful rehearsa ls
was shown by the perfection with
which the various members of the
company filled their respective roles.
The cake walk, which closed thu
entertainment. wac probably the most
amusing incident of the evening.
w. S. Towner of3ciated as inter.
locutor, the other members of thu
company consisting of the following
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26

y~~~6 pSOPAOs
BONES. TAuBos,
Harold Hoover Lula Patterson
II. g. Sullivan Leonora Patterson
Robert r. Browne Caroline Hoover
SoLoIsTs.
Frances E.. Green H.. g Sullivan
Nellie Murphy Harold Hoover
Viola Soeberg VIM. G. Byers
Caroline Bjerring Jere j. sullivan
CHORUS.
Jno. V. Carroll, Jr. Ezra L. Crane
John Culbertson Eugene Sullivan
Harry Bjerring Miss Barbara Harris
Edward Bjerring Miss Julia Crane
Daniel Hudson Miss Mary Sullivan
Charles Hudson Miss Grace Carroll
Earl D. b. Sullivan Miss Hortense Chesnut
Miss Elizabeth Patterson
hrs. F. A. Flanagan, accompanied. N. o
Bergh, violinist.
Hayes and Belcher in "A Bit of Nonsense"
The entertainment was given for the
benefit Of the opera house treasury
which will receive q substantial con
tribution from gross receipts amount
ing to S306. The Amateurs are to be
complimented upon the financial sue
cess of the show, az we'll as upon 1T
merits a. an amusing and artistic
entertainment.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-01-26

made q splendid success of the bust.
ness and hopes to accomplish more
this year than ever before.
The Washington times., 1910-09-05
TO OWNERS
FOR THE AUTO RIDE
More Aged Women Write to
The Times in Graft
tude.

Not one Of them could we afford TO
miss these letters telling Us Of the
afteTEIow Of happiness left By the aU-
t0m0biIe outing given On August > for
the aged women Of the old women's
homes Of the city Not one OF them
could We afford 10 miss. yet we have
received so many Of them that to reply
10 each letter would be impossible.
So. for every letter Of appreciation
written The Times says. Thank yOu,'
and for the pleasure Of those who made
the outing possible, we print as many
Of the letters as IS possible
Louise A Dryson. IN charge OF Epiph-
any Home, writes;
The aged women Of Epiphany Home
had a most charming time Automobile
Day and are still talking OF the de
lights Of their JOY ride Since they
have learned 10 whose thoUghtfulness
and loving kindness they owe such a
happy time. they are writing this letter
10 send their most graceful thanks and
genuine God bless you
Mrs s f. WeDush. Of 500 l. street
southwest. who was among the guests
OF the afternoon. writes
81 was one Of those who went out on
the beautiful automobile ride. II was 2
grand pleasure 10 me and my little
all summer I have not even been for
a car ride. 50 YOU must know that If
there was one that did enjoy il. II was
myself I tel you. dear Times, 7 can't
express nv thanks. Thank you very
much, and may God bless you"
The Washington times., 1910-09-05

JUPITER this day holds a command
} ing position siEnifying profit. gold.
great increase Of estate, and success n
dealings between merchants
The planet is powerful for strict honor
and generosity toward friends and enc
mics today and this tendency Is
strengthened by the position Of the sun,
which also reigns for forbearauce,
honor. courage. fidelity to friends and
principles, and straightforward deal
ings-
Under these signs astroloEy holds that
all tricks and devices to gain advan-
tages are likely either TO fail al once or
TO succeed only temporarily and end in
bringing ruin and disgrace on those who
use them.
Trade should flourish and saIespeople,
canVaSSerS. demonstrators, agents. pro
motors. and others engaged in gaining
the attention Of prospective customers,
should push the advantage Of the hours
TO the utmost
The sun and Mercury are in mutual
relation in this period that Is read by
astrology as inducing a temperamental
condition unusually favorable TO the
written or printed word II Is essential /,
however that great diligence be used
20 prevent any misstatementS or mis-
leading suggestions from creeping into
any public announcement
Mars Is LdhGI dLlC ADlhNs except GDI Ills
tendency to cause quarrels- Otherwise
the red stars influence is toward ener-
gy, purpOseful work and vigorous prose-
CuIiOn Of affairs
There is = good sign over ingenious
persons and over all who wear uni
forms distinctive insignia and other
marks Of employment or rank. Sol
diers. sailors, smiths, bankers, metal
workers and al who deal with dre,
steam or great apparatus are under
good signs
Confectioners and others handling
sweets should benefit from the tendency
Of the ruling signs
Herbal lore marks today as good for
cabbage, pumpkin, lettuce, cress. win
tergreen. cucumbeTs, and COlewOrt IN
der the moon
Persons born under aspects Ike to-
DAYS have a birth date that is held 70
be favorable. but they must refrain
zeafously from interfering with the az
fairs OF others
Children are born today under as
poets that promise amiability and kind
ness. but they are liable 10 a Thought
less habit Of speaking freely about theIr
friends and relatives often leading 10
great embarrassments and enmities-
The Washington times., 1910-09-05

simple experiment may be carried out
Win the ordinary dishes IN use III the
kitchen.
separate a portion OF whey from the
curd OF sour milk, and, If necessary 20
make il perfectly cfeaT. strain through
piece Of fine cloth without previously
heating Examine TO see that there are
no solid particles IN II. DIVIDE lhto INp
parts Heat one part 70 the boltiuz
point. and when cool pour into a glass;
examine, and compare Win the uh-
heated portion The part that has been
heated viii be seen 70 be rul OF Snlall
particles Of a white solid which soon
sink to the bottom OF the liquid inls
Is albumen. q substance always pTeSefI
in COWS milk. though in very much
smaller amount than the caseln- II re-
sembles the albumen OF the white o. an
egg II differs from the casein IN not
cuTdlinE when the milk SOurS ana III r.
naming in solution IN the way W
thermore, it does not form euro m tne
stomach Tbis experiment Is paFtlcl5I.F
important to those who wish 70 under
stand milk in its relation 10 me IeeG-
ing OF babies The prOteid WHICH oN
the process OF heating. Is SHOWN TO ps
present IN the whey Is the chleL pIOtelu
IF human milk while in cows milk, as
has been said. Il is found IN very mAch
smaller amount than the cuIaLhs pro-
ted COWS milk, therefore can hestI
be = DpTfpCr euuiTa lent Tor human ll4n
in infant feeding, even it diluted ana
modified. though IL may DC me ptS.
available substitute for It. II IS easy
10 digest a pTOteid which remain as
solved in the whey more easily tuaIi Stie
which curds soon after reaching ti'@
stomach lei.
milk. strain the whey which has oeen
heated and again get clear Aet- t-
Pour this into a double n9iiei 80
water and heat until 70 Is dry 1hefe
Mi he Ieft q solid sugarv mass Place
some OF this in an old spoon or on a
piece Of tin OF sheet iron and burn.
Notice the characteristic ocoL OF
charred sugar Mix contains Per
cent of sugar. This sugar Is not eN-
actIy: like the sugar used on the taole-
Il is much less sweet and pn|SloIosisl=
and chemists find that II acts OH etetll-
IL frOmly from Ordinary sugar oll lls
the process OF digestion For TINS Te1-
son the sugar used in curd completely
for the purpose Of making cottage
cheese. much Of the tat Is uslaiiF. car
RED of with the whey
IF II Is possible 10 get the spoon IN
which the sugar Is neateu sllIlc5ellLlN
hot TO burn the sugar completely. II
viii be discovered that there remains
behind a small portion OF white pow
der. which the most intense heat does
not CONSUME. This Is the mineral mat
ter Of the milk II constitutes ABOUT
weight. and il is more abundant IN
ecu7uariSon with other nutrients Iha1
In anv other common food Il IS easy,
Of course. TO see why this material
--r=-I builds the bone should be in the
food nrimariIg designed for the use Ct
young animals
Thus by simple and interesting pro-
cesses. fat, caseiu- albumen- sugar. ana
minerals may be separated and milk
nav he shown 70 be a mixture OF
many valuable solids either suspended
or dissolved IL water Such expert
mentinE shows, too, why Il IS that no
other LIQUID is regarded a. true sub
stituta for milk in the feeding OF young
children
CTO BE Continued