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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27

Then l called on Lady Saunders. the
wife of the cobbler. | told her that
the countess was paying for the work.
and 1t was only to come down to the
third floor. and she grits her teeth and
says:
THAT woman. She thinks she runs
these fats. but I'll show her she don't.
So she's up to a dramatic descent in a
pink silk wrapper. is she: Well. she
may find some one In a blue silk wrap
per ahead of her. Get the same man
to U the escape down to the next
floor. and Ill pay the bill"
Lady Saunders Gets Il.
And do you do it," asked the gro
Ger.
"Sure's your alive and putting your
best potatoes on top. Yes, sir, that es-
cape went down. Then l went in to
e the Duchess Of Sutherland, on the
second floor. Her husband drives for
q coal yard, but she pretends he owns
the yard and drives for the fresh air
there is in 1t. She vas on the ram
page at once. Shed also have her fre
escape, and she offered to have It
nickel plated. There's our beautiful
escape from the top to the first story,
and 1t hasn't cost the boss a red"
"Wonderful! Wonderful! It seems
like I vhas in some dreams. MI. Jani-
tor. Do you believe you can learn me
to cajole somebody"
Hardly. You amt built for It, and
you've got a squint to one Of your
eyes. No man with a squirt ever made
a successful cajoler. If he's a grocer
he lies right out"
"Vhell. you know best. Und how
about dem flowerpots?"
"Cajolery, Mr.. Hammerdinger-ca.
jolery. When the first wagons began
to come around with flowers I slipped
up to see the countess and ask her
If she had ever seen the hanging gar
dens of Babylon. She hadn't. nor
either. but l happened to have an old
picture of them. She was delighted
with it. and l told her that she could
make hanging gardens of her three
windows II she wished. They would
be a sign to all passers that a person
Of distinction occupied that fat, and
some of the newspapers might write it
up"
The Duchess Gets Inoculated.
"And she got some hanging gardens.
did she?"
Right or quick. Spent about $12,
l believe. to make the show"
"Und den you see all der odder wo-
mems and cajole EN-"
mo. There was no need to. They
were on their high heels and watching
the countess. They began following
suit the very next day. They put out
red. blue. yellow, white, black and all
other colored pots and boxes, and in
side Of four days every window ledge
was filed. Fifty dollars worth of
flowers. and it's a beautiful sight to
see. l am letting them think that the
name has been changed to the New
Babylon. We want a new hot water
in the basement. and next week
I'm going to see If l can't do some
more cajoling. I'll promise the countess
that the water that zones up to her
room shall be of superior quality. and
that'll fetch her, ! guess"
"Mr. Janitor." said the grocer after
a moment of silence. do you have a
button in your pockets"
"a button? / believe l have one that
off my coattail the other day."
"Vhill you give him to me?"
"Oh. yes. Here it is. Why did you
want it?"
ITO keep all my life to show folks
dot I vhas acquainted NIT der greatest
man in all dis world. Put two eggs in
your pocket free ash you 20 QUIT"
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FOR DAMITO.
and flower boxes and pots on every
window ledge-regular flower gardens
and people stop to look us over"
"Und so your boss vhas spending
lots of money. eh?"
mot a cent-not a red cent. He
was notified to put up fire escapes. and
he comes to me and says:
"'Are you a first class j%anitor?'
81 am says !.
"'Then make good. Here are some
fire escapes ordered ~
"'Shall / get a mechanicy
"'Mechanic nothing! You've got to
work the tenants. If you can't make
good you are only a second rater.'
"That's what he says, MI. Hammer
dinger, and it was up to me to hustle"
"Vhy. l never hear dot tenants have
to put oop fire escapes"
Nor me neither"
Den how car you hustler"
"You know what human nature is,
don't your
"Of course. 1t is u.s."
That's right. but we are not all
alike. In fact, we all differ. When you
find out where the difference is you
can call yourself a first class j%anitor.
The reason I'm first class is because l
study my tenants. That's why l never
have to carry out an ash can or q gar
bage pail. That's the reason why I
hadn't a snow shovel in my hand all
winter. That's the reason why all our
tenants replace their broken windows
and paper their W rooms"
by golly. but l like to be a janitor
myself" exclaimed Mr.. Hammendin-
ger.
Don't wish it. Stick to groceries.
You'd be a dismal failure and hurt the
profession. You were born to sell two
cans of tomatoes for % cents. Don't
try anything else"
"But how did you do?
Works Cajolery on the Countess.
swell. after thinking things over l
went up to see the Countess Damito.
She's the wife of the banana man, you
know. Lives on the top floor and sets
our fashions. ! asked her if she'd
seen the latest thing in fire escapes.
and when she said she hadn't l showed
her a photograph Of NJ on the Wal
dorf- Astoria. Then l went on to say
that u flats might catch fire any
night and that she would present the
most graceful picture in the world
coming down an escape at night with
her silk wrapper 6uttering in the
breeze. l dwelt on the photo the pa
pers would have and the interviews
that would be asked for, and she
clapped her hands in delight"
But don't you call dot some decep-
ton, Mr. Janitor" asked the grocer.
"Oh, no.. That was simply cajolery.
It's the same as you pasting a fresh
label on an old a Of corn. You don't
deceive. but you cajole. You c1jole the
car and the buyer to boot"
"Vhell, mebbe dot vhas So"
"And when l had cajoled the count
ess l limited that she ought to run a
fire escape down to the next floor at
her own expense to show of on. She
was to have it all to herself in case of
fire. No opposition shows. II she
wanted me to and would keep still
about it I'd raise a smoke some night
and give her a chance to do the de-
scending act"
by golty. but What a man you vhas:
Why don't you run for governors"
TOO busy being a first class jauitor.
The countess took the bait. got an
ironworker for her. and she told him to
80 ahead. | said nothing to any of the
others until the escape was finished.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27

the glory departs from Washington at
the end Of this mouth. 1t will be a
dead town.
One Of the most important senate
amendments to the railroad bill is
that Including telegraphs and tele.
phones. AS the house has already
adopted a similar amendment, this
provision is certain to be included IN
the 1nal draft Of the bill adopted in
the conference committee. As framed
BY the senate. newspapers are OK.
empted from the operations Of the law,
90 that special press rates will still,
be possible. Certain classes of gov.
ernment business are also exempted.
Telegraph franks are prohibited.
Gable lines nre included under the
same terms rs other telegrs ph bus,.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27

MI. Dalzell's primaries and the remark
OF Dalzell's chairman that no congress-
man Is safe sent a shiver down many
congressional spines and increased the
aforesaid desire to get through and 60
home. Now we may expect a hurry
up finish. Rapid agreement may be
looked for on the railroad bill, the post
al savings bank measure will be rush.
ed through the house, the conservation
and statehood matters will be disposed
OF as speedily as possible, and the re-
manning appropriations and odds and
ends of legislation will be cleaned up
with dispatch if not with neatness. In
their hearts the members are singing
do they miss me at home. do they
miss met" and are wondering If the
home folks have any designs of max
Ing them miss on coming back to
Washington. These are troublous and
changeable times In politics. and no
man a tell what q day, especially ii
It be election day, may bring forth.
The Dalzell election is regarded as
q more straw revealing the direc-
don Of the political wind. Following
the Massachusetts and New York spe.
clal elections. its Significance has not
escaped the sharp eyes Of the political
leaders in Washington. The congress
sional primaries in Maine, in which
Colonel Hale, son Of Senator Eugene
Hale. Is a candidate. are also looked
upon as a sign Of troubled conditions.
Another candidate before these same
primaries is Asher 9. Kinds. the par.
Elementary clerk Of the speaker, and
Kinds seems rather to be getting the
better Of Hale. Even Senator John
tKean Of New Jersey is having his
t~ribulations. Ex-Governor Franklin
Murphy and several other ambitious
gentlemen being evidently anxious for
Kean's job. The Iowa primaries have
also added to the excitement, as has
the meeting of La Follette's enemies
in Wisconsin. Looking the country
over, there appears abundant reason
for the nervousness Of representatives
and senators seeking reelection.
When Henry S. Graves was appoint
ed forester in place of Clifford Pinchot
It vas generally understood that they
were the warmest friends, and that
this friendship has not cooled was re-
Gently attested by Graves in an ad.
dress that has excited no little CON-
ment.
ITO carry on this forestry work."
he said. II consider 1t Of the greatest
importance that there be no lessening
Of that spirit of individual initiative,
personal responsibility and expression
OF honest conviction which has char
acterized the members Of the service
under the inspiration Of u great lead
o., Clifford Pinchot."
The government clerks recently had
the scare Of their lives. The report
was that the president and cabinet
bad decided to apply the eight hour
day. Now. In most cases the workers
Geek eight hours because they are
working nine. ten or twelve. The
government clerk 10 different. Nobody
knows just how long OF short a time
- does work: but. ut any rate. It Ia
not 20 much a. eight hours: hence
the scare. According to the rumors
which begot CONSERVATION from the
Oens5on ONCE to the treasury depart
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Tho Wrong Measure.

Employment Agent-Those are fine
recommendations that CURL has. mum
Shall l send for her to come and talk
with you?
Mrs. Bronston-Is she tall or short?
Rather tall. mum; butt
'Is she fat or thin"
"Rather stout. mum; a good.
strong
lis she stouter than l ami"
"Oh. yes. mum; a good DEAL"
"She won't do. She'd split the seams
Of every dress l have."-New York
Weekly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Notice Of Annual MEETING,

The regular annual meeting Of stockholders of
held on Friday. August II, 1910, at 8 O'Clock p. n.
At the office Of Dr.. Jno. V. Carroll, for the pur-
pose of electing q board of directors for the en-
suing year, and traneacting such other business
ae may be necessary.
j. b. EvERs, Sec. and Treas.
JNO.V v. Carl OIL, President.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Thrift.

Thrift.
An economical housewife drank a
quantity Of nitrate of silver by mis-
take. The doctor. who had been hasti-
~ summoned. ordered large drafts
Of the white Of eggs to be admins
tered. MARY. Mary" murmured the
almost unconscious patient. save the
yolks for puddings!'-Success.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Horses For Sale.

About fifty head Of mixed range horses, from
yeaslings up: This is an extra good lot.
p. H. SCHWARTZ, Big Sandy, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
For Rent Or Sale.

1900 acres of decided land with improvements,
10 offered for rent for q term Of years, or will be
sold ct fair valuation. Plenty OF hay, range and
everything necessary for Q good sheep or cattle
ranch. Address J.. r. MORRISON,
Landueky. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Cattle For Sale,

An outfit Of mixed stock cattle for sale. Fo
further information address
MRS. N. L. BESSETTE. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Mother Goose Up to Date.

Sing hey diddle diddle.
To pot with the fiddle
Beef Is up in the moon!
The old trust laughs to see the sport.
And we eat the dish and the spoon!
Life.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Seed Wheat

A limited quantity of Montana grown Turkey
Red winter wheat for sale. Cleaned and ready
for use. Address
JOHN JACOBY. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Work Horses For Sale.
Team For Sale.
Horses For Sale
Horses For Sale.

About twenty head Of geldings for sale. Year.
ings and tw0-year.olde. Address
PETER TILLMAN, Judith, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
Notice Of Annual IA etlno,

The regular annual meeting Of the Benton
Sheep company will be held on Tuesday, August
2, 1910, at 8 o'clock p. M, at the ONCE OF the Sec
rotary and treasurer.
+. E. sTRANAHAN, Sec. and Treas.
A. Z. MCLIIsH, President.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-07-27
CAPITAL NOTES
and SIDE LIGHTS
Dolzen's Close Shave Throws q Scare Into
! Othor Statesmen - Forester Graves
Praises PnChot- Government Clerks
Fear They May Have to Labor
Eight HOUSEKEEPING the Muck.
gake-Oeparturo Of General
Edwards the Finish Of
Washington.

~ JAMES a. EDCERTON,
tour Warrington Correspondent
"HD passage Of the railroad bill
, by the senate and the evident
purpose to hurry through all
remaining legislation show that
At last the close Of the session u In
sight Matters back home are claiming
the attention Of those Statesmen who
desire to remain in the game, and they
are eager to get back to their political
6ence repairing. The close result in
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18

IA gift for the traveller who expects
.telBe away most Of the summer would
ibs a case to keep writing paper clean.
VT which took up less room than a
PORTFOLIO or box
40 make one cut lightweight card
board into two pieces 10 by 6lnches,
tsospteces IN inch wide and 10 inches
long; a piece with curved from 10
inches by 8 inches; also five strips,
it@o Of them an Inch wide by 10 inches
long, and three an inch by three
inches,
Cover the strips with material let
tug 1t extend three.quarters Of an
itph longer than cardboard. The
shortest strip should have four inches
more material than board.
Gut two pieces Of the covering mat
.efial III by IS inches. Turn the out
Tide one wrong side up on table and
on II place first d wide piece d card
board then a narrow. then q vide an
oibef wide another narrow and the
ioahaing HAP. Leave an eighth Of an
ineh3 between ALL Basic In place
Adds tie second piece Of linen hast
ihs ID caretuliy lh center; buttlsaying
eiorst pace inSease te tiiFn "a sttapl
wien In ppaitioH
Ananga lhs two lohgest sttaIp Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
GOVERNMENT GIVES FORTUNE.
To Man Who unearthed the Sugar
Frauds and Made Recovery Of
Two Million Possible.

! WASHINGTON, June 49, Richard
Parr, the customs deputy at New York
who materially assisted the govern
ment in recovering over S2,0O0,000 in
the sugar underweightng frauds, is to
be given a reward OF 100000. The
decision to reward Parr the amount
named was reached at conference
between President Taft and Secretary
Mac Yeagh yesterday. There Is not
money enough available in the moiety
fund IN the treasury from which re-
wards are paid to cover the amount
agreed upon, 80 that unless other az,
rangemnts are made an appeal TO
congress will have to be made for the
necessary appropriation. That secre-
tary MacVeagh indicated, would not
be done at this session Of congress, &.
There were two Other claimants
with Parr for reward. They were I'D:
win Z. Anderson and Charles NJ, Daily.
Secretary Mao Yea h Submitted to At
torney General 9iplarsham the Dues
ton whether he WAS authorized to re.
ward the .threegmen, but the attorney
general held that PArr only was & en-
titled I'd any comp nsatioh from the
iifofeky fund. N Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
wedding Cake, Recipe.

The majority Of brides, now as in
grandmother's time, prefer for reason
OF sentiment, to have a hand in the
making Of the brides cake, even II II
has to be sent to the bakers oven for
its baking. Here is an excellent rule
that can be relied upon.
The fruit should be prepared the day
before making the cake. Cream to-
gether with one pound unsalted butter
and pound Of sugar. slft together q
pound Of pastry flour and a teaspoon.
full each Of cloves, cinnamon, mace and
nutmeg, and a tablespoonful Of salt and
set near the fire where the -four Will
be thoroughly dry. For the fruit have
ready four pounds raisins seeded and
ouartered and redged with flour, three
pounds of currants or their equivalent
in dates, figs or prunes, soaked and
slightly cooked; then chopped;
pound of cltron shaved as fine as
possible, one-half pound Of ground al.
monds, and half pound each Of candi.
ed lemon and orange peals shredded.
For the moisture have measured out
one cupful confecttoner'B moiasses,
two.thirds Of a cupful rich fruit syrup
from preserved Strawberries, grated
rind and juice OF one lemon and one
orange,
Having croamed the butter and So
gar and twelve Indicated eggs one y
a time using the hands to beat them
instead Of d spoon, when well blend
ed add part Of the liquid then part Of
the -four mixture. When allhave been
used beat In a half teaspoontul soda
dissolSed In d little warm water, and
then mix Id all the fruit executing the
ciSroh. when thoroughly blsaded put
4 half Inch layer iof the batter n lts 4
BAN ttat hss9been lined With several
Ithicisness ot tanes tttlsiRs care slillt
the fapes Games wen abcysgtie eage
'ofstpe tit Cover With y airliorm layer
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
ooLi.EcEs m SHOOT,
WASHINGTON, June AWith IN

WASHINGTON, June 49, With ithe
crack shots from several Of the lead.
F.inng universities Of The country com
Ipeting, the outdoor championship tip'
Intercollegiate team match for tbs Matt
onal Rifle Association trophy was com.
Imenced here today.
The team from Massachusetts
Agriculture College, which wonsttes In.
Intercollegiate indoor titleIis taking part
lin the outdoor tournament and the
Farmers" expect to repeat.
Washington state College Easi sec.
ond in the indoor tournament, colum.
bia University third, the University ,ot
Idaho fourth and the University 81
Iowa fifth, among the twenty-five col
ieges competing
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
TAFT REcg!yas pgassE,

q INV t1hidn ASs6clated pressl
vlLLANoVA, PA June 1S-Presl-
dent Taft today attended tho COM
mehcement exercises Of the collegeiof
81. Thomas ana received the honor
ary degree ~ doctor Of jufisptudsnce
from that Institution This afternoon,
iiewill deliver anI address at theScym-
rnencemsht s2erslsss Of Lincoln Uni.
yetsity In Chester county, 9 negro IS.
stltati6n, n. /,
Sest week Till President VIII 10 10
NsSii iayep u sHesis st tlie soHimeRee.
1inetit exefpiaps IL yale mid Ellhess
tHsaefAdnation oitls son Robert
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
Eru!t SALAD.

One pint Of syrup, timed plneapples
two sweet oranges, two bananas, and
grapes. green cages, plumbs, etc.
Make the syrup by boiling three.quar-
tiers of a pint Of water and ahalf a
pound Of loaf sugar together dllit is
dissolved and clear; the juice from
the pineapples may be mixed with
water forathe syrup II liked. Put the
mixed fruit, banahaS,in slices; aronges
inQuartcrs; piheapples in slices, III .
bowl, and over all pour thegSyrup,
which must be nearly cold, Serve with
whipped cream 40 atseparate dish
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18

cross the two widest sections directly
tu the middle. Put two Of the short
straps at right angles at end Of case,
each one two inches from the slde.
Fasten upper end to cross strap and
turn the linen on lower end into the
space between the coverings. Let 1t
bulge enough to form pocket for the
stationery.
The third short strap which has
four inches OF material attached, Is
fastened to cross strip on the upper
section, caught firmly to case below
the cardboard edge, then the extra
linen Is made into strap, to narrow
section to hold a pen and the rest
is turned into strap to hold the
stamp book.
These straps fin place. the edges Of
the cover are, turned in an overcast
neatly together or finished with a sep.
arated buttonhole stitch in colored
silk to conceal the plain sewing.
A patent fastener is put on under
side Of rounding flap and on cores
pondlug place on back Of case TO
keep It fastener when shut.
Such case may be made Of any
material, figured silk, heavy linen, gay
cretonne or crash. II Of linen a simple
design Is worked on rounding lapNor q
monogram is added in raised work. All
embroidery liz done before the case is
made up.
Whehintended foraglft fill the case
with a quire of paper and envelopes, q
pen aud a small book Of stamps. THE
value o. the gift may be Increased ny
making the pen handsome fountain
pen variety ana adding dollar stamp
hook to a small one Of one;Seht
| STAMPS n. y n,
When the cover As not entbFoi dere Y
Ithisscafe may ne maasiin q few hppr'
stR8lsss time Il 81 81 tea insssaf
4 sofssewed,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18

of the citron shaylpgs, then another
layer of the batter and citron, hayingn
tho last layer Of thedough.y
Cover clossl3and set away over the
night. In the morning bake Aye hours
ip a steady moderate oven, protecting
tho top of the cake with paper till
sufficiently risen, then steam orbake.
When partially cooled. ice with the
white of one ogg, beaten stIft with
conrectfoner's sugar. When this II
cooled and hardened the decorative
icing may be applied.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
sourHERN TRAc X MEEr

PALTIAIo ORE, ND june 1s-Alhle
ietlcs IN the Jurisdiction Of me South
Atlantic Association 81 he Amateur
Athletic Union are competlng today
forthe district outdoor cliamplonshlps
Homewood Field, Johns Hopkins, uni
,yersIty, is the scene ithe meet which
has attracted entities from the clubs
Of Baltimore. washington RlchmOnd
ana . score 81 other oItie
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
HEAVY FLOODS.

CRy United press.O &.
BERLIN June 49, Communication
As partly re.esta blished In the Central
European floor zone, and the inagnl
turn Of disaster becomes known, 1000
HilEarians, 300 Sefylans. 200 Swiss
100 lAhstFians are drowned according
10 reports. 1t Is believed that the 1851
will grow when full details are Re
heivsd. Many districts are still inun
dated! Soldiers are bafying the dead
and aiding the survivors.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
NEm SO NER olI 80.

BUFFALO. Iline Is Tile
magnificent new steamer Rochester
will make her maiden lIlp today ply
ing lietween chafoIette youngstown.
ogdensburg' Frontenac Thousand Isl-
andsahd Alexander nv
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
soII

Legal Patents Real Esats WIS and LsaSssa
Avoid bad debts Does We quickly collect
your bills totes rents M ptoteasiona Commercial
anywhere collect acecup where Qe
fail and better than Yourself osor Write 10y
our plan collecting. send I'D claims
hhaaed Rl estate hauae
Secret Ard police service
TFothoe authors collected
bonds ecurtsS write ANY
legitimate Fl ths s. of'sa
countries.
The NATION ALL nj ER CAMILLE AGEN0X
Is 81 sosdaso aLWAukEEl wiz,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-18
FEMININE CHAT
And CHATTER
iosslP AND ADVICE FOR THE
WORLD OF WOMEN.

MakIns Useful Gift for One Who
Expects to Spend the Summer Away
From tIome-A Wrltlngpapsr Case
10 Keep the Paper Clean Takes up
But Little Room-The little Access.
sorIes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-04

Genuine Panama Hats at the same
reduction.
Toe boys plain and fancy straw. .25c
25c boys plain and fancy straw. .15c
SOC boys plain and fancy straw. .25c
Soc mems sailor straw. -. :. .25c