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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01
HIGHER RAILWAY RATES,

Practical shape is being given to the
fight which the National Association
of Manufacturers and Shippers is
making against the projected sweep.
ing increase 10 railway freight rates.
The plan OF campaign for that organi-
zation is being marked out by the Elk.
ecutive Committee OF the Associated
Shippers Publicity Bureau, which is
now in session in Chicago. a few
weeks ago the leading lines served no.
tice on the Interstate Commerce Com.
mission that they would advance their
freight rates on June l. The increase
in the cost Of labor and materials is
given by the roads as the chief reason
for the increase In rates, notwithstand.
ing the fact that the regular returns of
earnings continue to show gains over
q year ago, and in many cases over
the biggest figures of the past.
Naturally, the shippers are bringing
their side of the controversy to the
attention of the public as we'll as to
that of the Interstate Commerce Com.
mission, Gays the Globe Democrat.
E. E. Williamson, the chairman of the
Executive Committee of the Shippers
Publicity Bureau, using figures that
bring the record down to the end of
March, 1910, points out that the roads
in the aggregate are making q profit
OF over 10 cents on every train for ev-
cry mile that ia run. He shows also
that the net Income of the roads per
mile for 1907 exceeded the net income
for 1897 by 1884. an increase Of 345
per cent. The reason why 1907 Is cited
by the shippers IN this connection ia
that it is on the earnings OF that year
that the roads base their demand for
increased rates. Moreover, the net In.
come of the roads for 1907 was s449,.
100000. This vas after the roads paid
dividends, interest on bonds and all
other expenses.
The average intelligent outsider will
see that the shippers + making a
strong case sg atnst the roads. Allow.
ing for such increases In wages and
cost Of materials as have taken place
since 1907, 1t would seem that the
roads ought to be able to make rea.
sonable profits at the present scale.
1t must be borne in mind that the
traffic Of the roads 10 greater than it
was In 1907, in which year the high.
water mark Of the past was reached.
The tendency will naturally be toward
. continued gain in shipments, and
thus in income. just at this moment,
when the public is complaining about
the high cost of living, the proposed
increase in freight rates, which would
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01
THE BALLINGER INVESTIGATION

For months the congressional inves.
tigation into the Ballinger.Pinchot
wrangle has been droning along with
no really important development and
certainly no substanti alton of the
charges made by CLAWS against the
secretary Of the interior. 1t is be-
lieved that all of the material wit.
nesses against Mr.. Ballinger have
been heard, az he himself has been
called to the stand. How much longer
this farce will be dragged out cannot
be predicted, but it 10 practically Ger.
tain that Ballinger will be exonerated
in the and.
It seems to be the general opinion
that all this worry and bother is for
the digging of very. email potatoes,
says the Kansas City Journal. The
animus of the situ alton appears to
have been rather unexpectedly exposed
the other day, when Director Smith OF
the geological survey, was on the stand.
Up TO that time the personal element
of the quarrel had been pretty we'll
guarded. But Mr.. Smith told of the
turmoil of the department and the
bitterness felt by Pinchot, CLAWS,
Garfield and other indictments against
Ballinger. Smith said that Pinchot
scolded him for "disloy atty to Car
field" and went wen to the extreme of
referring to Ballinger al a ''yellow
dog" And in the heat of his temper
Pinchot told Smith that ''if we don't
get him mi way, we'll get him an.
other"
No matter what opinion one may
entertain as to the qualifications of
Mr.. Ballinger or his service, 1t is plain
to any honest inquirer that be was the
center OF a concerted attack by the
friends of the ma he succeeded in Of.
fee. His appointment appears to have
interfered seriously with a prearranged
program adopted by Garfield. CLAWS
and Pinchot. This was probably the
main cause Of all the trouble. This
interesting trio had set out to ''get"
the new secretary and any department
clerk or bureau head who proved
"disloyal to Garfield by obeying the
wishes of this i%nterloping yellow
dog' appoiutee of President Taft was
"scolded."
The country is heartily sick and
tired OF this whole miserable mess and
it were we'll that it be finished quickly.
Nothing good has come of it except
that so far it has vindicated the judg.
mehv or President Taft when he dis
charged Pinchot. Most Of those con-
cerned in the trouble have been shown
to be scolding meddlers and scandal
mopgers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01
Peat For Locomotives,

The Swedes are experimenting in the
use OF peat fuel for the state railways.
Their experts claim that a mixture of
equal parts OF peat and coal by weight,
or two baskets Of peat to n Of coal.
gives the best results. The price Of
coal Is twice that Of peat, and q con
siderable saving in cost Of fuel Is ef-
fected. No change Of the locomotive
furnaces has been found necessary.
and 1t Is also claimed that the CRATES
a be more easily kept clean than
with coal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01
Eneouraoino.

A Philadelphia clergyman tells of
an incident In connection with his
first visit to a town in Pennsylvania,
where he expected to be called as pas.
tor.
While tramping along a dusty road
he was SO fortunate as to encounter a
man In a wagon who gave him a
lift. During the conversation that
ensued between the two the divine
CHANGED to ask:
DO the folks hereabout enjoy reli.
gion?"
Il don't know exactly" replied his
companion. "but l s'pose that them
that has 1t enjoys It,"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01
Chinese Fond Of Scientific Device,

Chinese Fond Of Scientific Devices.
In regard to the sale possibilities in
China for optical devices Vice Consul
G. L. L. Williams Of Newchwang says
that ingenious devices appeal to the
people Of that country. The wealthy
Chinese Is extremely fond Of ME-
chanical instruments and will fire.
quently be seer carrying two or more
watches and wearing foreign glasses.
He is we'll known for his fondness for
clocks, telescopes, 6eldglasses-in fact,
almost any scientific instrument
Consular Report.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01
To Keep Windows Clean.

A window glass may be kept from
frosting by rubbing over the inner
SURFACE a solution OF 90 parts Of glyc.
erin n 1000 parts Of 60 per cent al
II Inc odor may be improved by
AIDING n little Gil OF amber. This solu-
ton Will ais" prevent 4 glass from
Ia warm weather.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal tire tment 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 on 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, 1910-06-01
Unconscious Self Criticism.

OnconSctouS Set CrjtIcjSEn.
MI. x, the subeditor, was asked to
write an article on superstition and
imbecility.
When the article was printed the
opening sentence was found to be as
follows: "That imbecility is not on the
wane perusal Of the following lines
will amply observation-disclosures FL
caro-.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01
Back to Work..

Ella-That clumsy fellow has been a
conductor. >Stella-How do you know?
Ella-When l said something about his
being on my train he said. "Tickets.
please."-New York Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01

Mr.. Boastem-I often regret that !
did not attend some college and &C.
quire a little more polish. Miss Cut
ting Hintz-Why don't you hire some
brass finisher to rub you up a trife?-
New Orleans Picayune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01
His ANGEL,

Miss Rogers-How did you imagine
anything so beautiful IS tie angel in
your picture? Artist-Got an engaged
man to describe his fiancee to me-
Brooklyn Life.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01

II any reader of the RIVER PRESS
considers it worthy of recommendation
30 friends, the favor will be very high
ly appreciated by its publishers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01

Avarice is to the intellect and heart
what sensuality Is to the MORALS
Jameson.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01

If you don't do better today you'll
do worse tomorrow, LOOMS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01

Paid ON Time Deposits
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-06-01

Water right blapks-oniy correct
form published-for sale at the RIVER
PRESS Office.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30

Is friends
better shape The workmanship
We
particularly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30
Legal Notices.
Probate Order. 4

State of Michigan. the probate court for the
county Of Van Buren,.
At a session of said court held at the probate Office
in the village of Paw Paw, in said county, on the
9th day of September A. ID. 1910.
Present, Hon. David Anderson. judge Of probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Jennie II Sturte-
want, deceased.
Maria Sampson. sister and heir of said de-
ceased, having filed In said court her petition
praying for reasons therein stated that adminstra-
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10 some other suitable person:
IL Is ordered that the 10th day of October, A. ID
1870 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, said Probate
Office, be and is hereby appointed for hearing said
petition;
II is further ordered, that public notice thereof
be given by publication of copy Of this order for
three successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing in The True Northerner, newspaper
printed and circulated ia sad county.
DAVID ANDERSON,
Sta Judge Of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30
On Asking Questions.

In general society the asking of
questions is cited as the commonest
lapse of good breeding. One is aghast
at the evidence of impertinent curiosi-
ty that parades under the guise of
friendly interest. Interrogations even
as to the amount of ones income, &C.
cupation, and not excluding ones age
and general condition are legion and
inexcusable.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30
Won't Need a Crutch.

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Nothing is so prompt and
sure for ulcers, boils, burns, bruises,
cuts, corns, sores, pimples, eczema or
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30

Three-year-old Harold visited the
beach for the first time on Saturday,
and while there saw the minnows In
the water. thought 1t over. and wisely
remarked: II don't like fish In the
water. I like them In bread crumbs"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30
Merchants Praise

DR.. Bells ne-Tsr-Honey. J. w. Nc
Daniel, Etherton, ILL.,, says: There
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bron chitis. Look for the bell on the
bottle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30
What Wisdom Is.

Wisdom consists not in knowing
many things; nor even In knowing
them thoroughly; but In choosing and
In following what conduces the most
certainly to our lasting happiness and
glory.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30
Best In the World

J. W Hyatt, merchant of Warren, n.
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Salve is the best eye remedy in the
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30

Mellfluous Tongue.
Turkish is the softest toned of mod
ern languages.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-09-30
What to do in Case Of Accid emit.

If skin is broken apply DR.. Bells
Anti Pain at once and the wound wi
heal quickly and never get sore. Used
Internally and externally. m
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01

/..w,~, a.. ,vcutu IN N herself.
WHY AN RICH When the clock
chimed ~ he arose. and turned q
merry eye toward her. Here's to
your health. Marcia Scott. soon to be
Marcia Ladd. Give me a kiss, my
dear, to seal the bargain" He leaned
toward her suggestively. $500 =
NO. no"' cried Marcia vehemently.
II have made mistake-I can't marry
you, Captain Ladd. am waiting Tor
some one else. Oh, i cannot marry
yol-not this yearM -:.,.,.
The captain glared an rily at her.
'This year or none. ma'am! You've
been a-putting me OF more times than
I want to remember! Shall we begin
this new year together or not?''
''Not!" sald Marcia firmly. my
minds made up for good and all."
Good night. and happy new year
to you. ma'am!' snapped Captain Laid
as he strobe from the house:
II didn't mean fifteen years, Jere.
miah," whispered Marcia softly to her
self as she thrust Captain Ladd's pic
ture in the Are. IT meant 1 would
wait always. I've just found it out"
There was little contented smile
on her face now as she dreamed =
fore the fire. and SO she did not her"
q low tap ut the door Again 1t SOUND
ed, louder, and she rose to her feet,
with little frightened cry.
The door swung open., and this time
tall form entered and stamped the
clinging snow from his feet.
"Marcia-little March," he cried
eagerly. II amt too late? You're wait
ing for me yet?"
YES" sobbcd Marcia in Jeremiah's
strong arms.
/ II amt rich. Marcia: I'm a dead
failure at getting rich. I've come back
to buy farm and settle down. I've
got just enough for that. Do you want
me now. Marcia? amt rich, but
I've got my two hands and you: Why,
l an rich" he laughed delightedly.
"And I ain rich. too" sighed Marcia
happily. II have got you"
The new year had already begun,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01
COOK WAS MANY SIDED
PERSON TO MRS. JONES

The character of the new cook as
reported to- various persons by Mrs.
Jones: :: #r
To Mrs. Smith, whom the cook has
left because of too much company"
. Really, you know, Mrs. Smith, she
Is a perfect jewel. I can't understand
her attitude with you in regard to
company You know we've had extra
people to almost every meal since
she's been with us, and shelhas never
raised the slightest objection"
To the cook herself: Really, Mary,
l don't want to be 9 hard taskmistress.
but think that your flat refusal to do
the ironing this once, now that my ex-
ira woman has disappointed me, is
rather unkind. I'm just little dis
appointed in you Z: 49,.
10 Mr.. Jones: Il must say I've had
better girls. She gets the work done,
but she's awfully slovenly. This morn
Ing I found that. she's been in the
habit of sweeping the dirt from the
Kitchen behind the stove, instead Of
taking it up. She's got a pretty bad
temper and I'm somewhat afraid of
her. She talks back something aw-
full ~,::.
TO her :sister-in-law: :..You know I
have way with my hired girls Jane.
Mary don't dare say much to me; I
won't stand for It," ~
To her mother" I'm having an
easier time with Mary than with any
girl I've had almost since 1 was mar
r1ed. I hope r can keep her long
time" =.
To Mrs. Brown, who had inveigled
Mary from Mrs. Jones by the promise
of higher wages: my hired girl,
Mary, has gotten a new place, and I'm
SO glad, was going to discharge her
tomorrow, any way. She can't cook,
she's uncleanly, and she has temper
like a termagant. She made life mis-
cradle to me while she was in the
house. !. H.. Oh, is it to you she's
going? I'm so sorry-I'm so sorry
I didn't know, and I do hope that
nothing I've said will make you regret
your choice Of q new girl" -, 90:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01


iN'o 1hE WEST me just two
years. Marcia. won't you?"
"1'll wait fifteen years, .Jere," she
had promised. THAT is an awful long
time, and it Improves how much-I care!''
Jeremiah had admitted tenderly that
it did prove Marcia's love, and so he
had trudged away into the west. The
years had dragged by, and jeremiah
had not made fortune, but Marcia
was still waiting.
Every month her lover had written
a long letter, and these letters became
at last history of establishment and
hard, hard work-a history of digging
underground, Of great STRIKES" and
disastrous business deals in which
Jeremiah Allen always came out a
poorer and wiser man than when he
entered. It would seem that with so
much poverty and wisdom thrust upon
him jeremiah might have done better,
but he never did.
His last letter had contained glowing
accounts Of a new camp in the Klon-
dixie. He was there now, she thought.
IF Jeremiah doesn't come tonight I
shall marry Captain Ladd in a month";
averred Marcia again as she stared
steadily at the fire.
The. clock licked above the high
mantelshelf, the cat purred noisily in
the warm corner, and the logs Kissed
and spat in the fireplace. Outside it
was showing softly; and now and then
a large fake touched the window pane
with mufHed rap.
IF he doesn't come tonight" she ar
gued with herself, "he can't expect me
to wait for him any longer. I'm thir-
ty-eight now. I shall marry Captain
Ladd in month" She shuddered a
little at the sight Of Captain Ladd's
rubicund visage peering at her around
the clock on the shelf.
II don't s'pose Jere d want to see
that picture on the SHELF" she mused
as she hid it In drawer. HE used to
be jealous. l expect he's an old man
now. He must be forty-two. hope
he is rich. l can't stand another year
of poverty-it'a too grinding. II he
comes back penniless I shall marry
Captain Laid anyway
With this resolution the door opened,
and In walked the captain. his hair
and beard sprinkled with clingins
snowflakes until he looked like a YER
liable Santa Claus.
Thought I'd watch In the new year
with you, Marcia" he puffed as he
unwound himself from several yards Of
wooden muller. Il thought to myself
that as we was likely to go through the
year together as man and wife mebbe
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01
WHAT is HANDBAGS LIMIT?

comforting possessions Of woman, the
business woman and the shopper. The
growth Of the one-time pocketbook
has been interesting to watch 4. III.
In its latest development it is a
thing of remarkable dimensions and l.:
is quite to be expected that If travel
ing bag proportions were to be indi-
Gated in the newest handbag women
would grasp the opportunity of carry
ing home. without loss, their own
small bundles. ~ ~ S s-S$s7 >>4.,a
Like the elephant. ii it keeps on
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01

FL g t company WANT COMPANION
had ON e I'd SHIP"
have said no." she explained wistfully.
~You understand I'm not marrying for
love. I'm lonely, and want compan.
ionship and some one to take care Of"
The captain nodded. .'I'm willing to
be took care off, he said solemnly.
Marcia knitted calmly, the warm red
wool Of the mittens threading her
strong fingers like ripping flames. it
was not easy to realize that she We,
practically engaged to Captain Ladd.
The old sailor had pursued her ever
since Jeremiah's departure fifteen years
before. fr>Z tt= sAa. n h: II
You can have the house repapered
Il you want to, Marcia 3 said the good
captain after awhile. Fl ,5S + XII
Il All right" agreed Marcia IN q muf-
he'd voice. Il. q s# s.I=5 HE ;5S,s| #
ID Tn going 70 buy new carriage,
too. SOS We can drive to town il,
proper fashion. The old buggy u all
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01

f5sA woman came into the Labor
World office and wished t. advertise
for her husband who had disap-
peared. 53ss /. 8 h. 81 :@l' &
When we told her that we charged
two: dollars an inch she went out,
saying 1t would break her up at that
rate .@as her husband was over six
feet long. %.. .E'..5tg zs>@;% +. # Sc
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01

she MADE this
declaration. FIT
teen years ago
Jeremiah Allen
had kissed her
goodby and gone
away to the gold
fields to seek q
fortune for them.
both.
"I'll come back
within two years,
Marcia" he had
boosted at the
last. IN be rich
then. and you'll
marry me, won't
you? You'll wait
or m e wO
years. Il b ere
amt any money
in far m in g.
vnV1s11 Noif frr
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01
AFTER Il Fifteen II / \ YEARS.
! A New Years ais; Story. {. {.
By cLARIssA MAcKIE. !.

BY CLAR1SSA sF1ACh1E.
copyright. 1909. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l ~ r
~ T was New Years eve, and Marcia
Scott sat staring into the fire
with unseeing eyes and COM
pressed lips. l.. !
II told him I'd wait fifteen years
and no longer" she sighed. 1.-THE If
teen years are up tonight at IL
O'clock. If he doesn't appear then with
the fortune he promised shall start
the new year by marrying Captain
Ladd" ..
Marcia's eyes rblazed Indignantly as
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01
REGISTER Screens.

= Cut pieces OF wire screen the size
Of the openings Of the hot-air pipes
under the registers, and place one
over each opening. This will save the
loss OF many small articles which can
slip through the gratings: It also
keeps a good deal Of dust and lint
from collecting IN the pipes. <| &$
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-01-01
in7'fatter1sI.,,

In tn tiers. n t:' 1.
That will be.
nice, q 1 ,n,urlm -! g l
Marcia Il. /.
We might get
married on VAL.
Is MT In els day.
T[' q give you
II "a e to get.
ready, eh, Mar
g, clap = he said
.playfully.. . II: j
81. ~ cry WELL"
consented Mar
c = mechanically.
The hours wore
on. She put re-
.:.f,reshme nt Of
cider q and dough
;! nuts Is before her
sailor loven but
she did not touch