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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-09-20
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20. 1911.
FOR RULE.

It is the opinion of Senator Jos. M.
Dixon that Montana voters are more
interested in securing good govern
ment than in any other public ques'
ton, and that aldirect primary law Is
necessary to remove many Of the
abuses that now exist. Mr.. Dixon is
quoted in q newspaper interview in
part to this effect:
"The real issue in Montana politics,
as we'll as In national politics, is
whether or not we are going to restore
real representative government to the
people of this country, or whether the
government In Montana and in the
nation will continue to be largely
dominated by special interests and
against the common welfare. That is
the great, overwhelming issue and we
have got to meet it and settle it..
"Old.time partisan political alleg-
lance is resting lightly on the shout
ders OF the average citizen in Montana
as elsewhere in this country. Old,
time-worn political platitudes and
party convention declarations don't
appeal to the ordinary man.
"Political parties must stand for
something positive. You can't carry
elections by the simple desire OF q can
didate for an Office. The people care
little for the individual hopes, or per.
sonal success of the individual candi.
date for Office, on whatever ticket or
for whatever position-whether for
president, senator, governor or mem
Der of the Legislature. They are in
tensely interested in the principle that
he stands for.
1.-THE tremendous consolidation OF
wealth in the hands of a few men, car
eying with it the powerful control Of
legislative and executive action II
politics under the old system of con
vention control and boss rule in poll
tics, in city, county, state and nation
has thoroughly alarmed and aroused
the people of this country like nc
other thing in our national life since
the slavery question.
"Any man who has had real expert
ence in actual politics knows the con-
troll that has been and is being exer
cised by the great combin atoms o.
concentra ted corporate wealth in this
country. No man who has seer the
workings of Montana legislatures will
have the hardihood to assert tina
Montana Is any exception to the rule
"During the past six years ever!
state west of the Mississippi river ex
cept Montana and New Mexico hav'
adopted either the straight 'Oregol
Primary Law or some modified form
Where it has been adopted real req
resentative government has been re
stored to the people themselves an
the days Of control Of political actio'
by the big interests Is q thing Of tn
past.
"Of course, the individual voter /
no more honest than ia the public off
cial who falls down in the performance
of his representative duty. But unde
the nomination by the primary 1t 1
physically impossible to reach an
control the majority of the individut
citizen. The official nomin ated at tt
primary owes allegiance to no polit
cal boss or special interest on eartl
He owes allegiance to the poop
themselves"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-09-20
Very Sensitive.

II don't know what I I'M going to
DO with that kid Of mine. Hes al
ways getting into fights. jerked
him up tor II the other day. What
do you mean by lighting on the public
streets like this?' I asked.
"'Well,' he said, Jimmy Montgom-
cry said you were my father
"'Wen, amt I your fatherT
"I s'pose you are, but a Teller don't
want 1t thrown up to him right in
front Of a crowd.'"-Boston Traveller.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-09-20
A Taste For Soar.

Surely one Of the q~ueerest Of tastes
was that of the historian Prescott, Of
whose life in Rome Mrs, Hugh Fraser
tells in "a Diplomatist's Wife In Many
Lands" She says that he used to keep
a cake of soap on his writing table
and nibble at it constantly, Saying,
when he was demonstrated with, that
people should be clean inside as well
90 out"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-09-20
Well Oeveloped.

Phrenologlst examining subject>-
This bump indicates caution. l should
say you are a very cautious man.
Subject You're right there. I'm very
cautious now. l got that bump falling
downstairs.-Woman's Home Compan-
ion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-09-20

Fine Book and Job Printing q spe
cieltv ut the RIVER PRESS Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-09-20
BEST GROCERIES AND FRUITS

We always have in stock the Very Best of Staple and Fancy
Groceries During the fruit season you will find Fresh Fruits of
every description on display at u grocery department. If you do
not have time to visit this department personally every morning.
attention.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
RALLY FOR GREATER SHORTER

gagged in a rally which began
Easter and concludes tomorrow.
Each member is asked to make a
stated contribution. Every friend
of that church and of Christian
Endeavor in general is solicited
to participate. The cause is laud-
able, the need is urgent, and if
each person does his best the
success of the effort is assured.
The special rally services will
take place tomorrow afternoon.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

The need of room for growth
impressed the officers and mem
bers decided in last year and it
purchased parsonage so that the
rear 80 feet and the side 20 feet
of their church property would
make possible a greater Shorter.
A substantial payment was made
upon a parsonage with the agree
ment of yearly payments until the
full price was paid. In a few
days a payment must be made
and to meet it the church is en-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
DENVER NEWS
COMING EVENTS.

May 23-Spring Festival, Columbine
Court, /. o. o. c., Dania Hall.
May 3O--Ball at East Turner Hall.
June 8-Capitolia Temple, S. M. I. at
Dania Hall.
June 14-Odd Fellows at Bloomfield
Park.
July ll-Masons at Bloomfield Park.
July 27-Colorado African Colonization
Company at Bloomfield Park.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20
THE ALLIANCE NOTES.

Program for Sunday, May 21st.
1911:
1. Report of Current Literature
Committee.
2. Reading Miss Catherine Lenora
/ 3. Literature Selection.
| A. Paper, 1.-The Negro and the Ma
ton. Mr.. l. G. Mckenzie
General Discussion
Members and friends are asked to
be present on time. 2630 Welton St.
George Bradfield has been unable to
attend to duties on the road on ac-
count of rheumatism.
Corp White camp No. and Aman-
da Smith Auxiliary No. 2 have been
invited to attend services jointly with
the white camps Sunday, May %. The
camp will meet at 1p. m. at their hall
in full uniform and march to the court
house and join Wheeler and Lawton
camps at 2:30 p. m.
c. E. LANGsToN.
Adjt.
VIM. s. Eldridge, who died Sunday
morning. May 14th. at 1910 California
street, was buried Tuesday from the
Douglass Undertaking company's par
lors. Interment at Riverside. Rev.
Reynolds officiating.
Mrs. ". E. Proctor of Colorado
Springs was called to the city this
week by the accident to her brother.
f. Hendricks
Miss Brown and aunt, of 1922 Mar
f-,< ls-
at whist Friday, the 18th. Among the
gusts were Doc Bird. better known as
the champion whist player; also Miss
Myria Sims and sister and number
of others.
Mrs ]. ID. Rivers and daughter
spend tomorrow in Colorado Springs.
Mrs Ella Ely is spending tire week
in Colorado Springs.
The Newport Cafe is being made
more comfortable for private parties
by the addition OF private booths.
Mrs. NJ. f. Mackey. who retired
from being presiding officer of the
court OF Heroines of Jericho on last
Friday. was given a beautiful token
O. love and appreciation by the mem
.
court is doing nicely.
w. II. Woofy is now catering for
the Fort Morgan Reservoir Co. where
they are putting in 5000 feet of sy
phons for irrigating purposes. and it
will take them three or four months
TO complete II.
Henry Brown. of 2922 Marion street.
secured a divorce from Lydia Brown
on Friday. the 5th.
The Twentieth Century Whist Club,
of which Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Dempsey
were members before their marriage
surprised them last night in n most
delightful manner.
NOTICE JUvENIlESl
All members Of the Golden Gate are
requested to be present at the next
regular meeting. important business
concerning the annual sermon, Satur-
day, May 27. at 1892 Arapahoe street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

The Neighborhood Whist Club was
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Holly
last week and of Mr.. and Mrs. Llge
jackson this week.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

Mrs. Pearl Mason has been suner
ing with sprained ankle.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

ID. B. Faw is spending lew DAY
in the city this week from Estes
Park.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

NOTICE JUVENIlESl
All members Of the Golden Gate are
requested to be present at the next
regular meeting. Important business
concerning the annual sermon, Satur-
day, May 27. at 1892 Arapahoe street.
LLOYD MILES, NJ. p.
VILLA MAY. Scribe.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

Fine watch repairing and clock re-
pairing a speciality. A. r. "'''>"s'
2o27 Stout street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20


Mr.. and Mrs. Albert H Hall enter
tained quite number OF young peo-
nile at their beautiful little home at
1892 Claude Court last Friday even
ing Those present were; Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Davis, Mrs. Aiice
browne. Misses Pearl Mason. Hattie
logan. Cassie Wright Luella John
xon and Eva Scott. Messrs. d.
Thomas. Leo Browne. Ray Rucker,
Spencer wynne. Gordon Starkey and
|. c. Walls The table was beautiful
ly decorated with pansies. cut glass
and china After partaking OF a
dainty lunch the guests departed. de-
claring Mr.. and Mrs. Hall charming
hosts.
Firs, picnic of the season. Rocky
Mountain Lodge of Odd Fellows. No.
1920. Bloomfield park. Wednesday.
June "a.
The East End Literary Society of
Bethlehem church viii close next Fri
day night week. June 2. The Program
committee is now making preparations
for grind reception and musical
recital for this occasion in which
everybody is most cordially welcome.
Mr.. Daniel Rease. chairman.
The Carnation Art Club met last
Friday with Mrs. W. c. Williams. be-
ing Literary day the following pro-
gram was rendered:
Prayer. ........... Rev. A. NJ. Ward
Solo. ..............M Mrs. ]. w. Hardy
Paper Rev A. NJ. Ward
Violin solo. ... Master williams
Paper ....... Rev. a. Il. Edwards
Solo. o.....-......... Mrs. A. r. Kerr
Recitation. ......... Miss Snowden
Instrumental Solo. Observation-Disclosures.
..M Miss Grace Williams
Visitors present: Mesdames Geon.
Abernathy. Reeves. Mason. Moore.
Rivers. Gordon. Kerr. Misses Roxie
A. Ocrey. Lena Barnes and Snowden.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

The new Chapter of the Order OF
the Eastern Star was set up Monday
night in the Welton street hall. The
ladies were installed by c. b. Hill
and it's setting up was largely due to
the effort of Mrs. Corinne O'Bryant,
together with the approval of the old
Chapter, Lone Star No. 10. II is
Young blood and should give impetus
to the Star work in this city.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

Mrs NJ. Kitchen is an experienced
nurse, making a speciality OF CONNIE
rent cases. Phone Champa 2419.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

The Sisters of the Mysterious Ten
are requested to meet at Campoeil
church at p. N. to form for their an
nual turnout.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

VIM. s. Eldridge. who died Sunda,
morning. May 14th. at 1910 Californi;
street, was buried Tuesday from thu
Douglass Undertaking company's par
lors. Interment at Riverside. Rev
Reynolds officiating.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-05-20

The Twentieth Century Whist Club
of which Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Dempsey
were members before their marriage
surprised them last night in most
delightful manner.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23

Moines this afternoon for visit at
the home of her son Vivian.
Mrs. F. w. Loring went to Des
MOines this afternoon where she will
spend the remainder of the day.
Thomas Davis was a business pas
senger to Ottumwa and other towns
in southwestern Iowa this morning.
Miss Aaude Fisher, who has been
attending school at the C. H. u, de-
parted this morning for her home in
Anita, Iowa.
Mrs. NJ. A. Lee departed this morn
ing for Eddyville. where she will en-
joy a few days visit with friends
and relatives.
Mrs. c. s. Phillips, No. 1914 A
avenue west. departed yesterday for
KeytesviIle, Mo-. where she was call
ed by the serious illness of her sis
ter.
Mrs. Millage, OF Monarch, Mont,
who has been visiting her sick faith
er and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. John G..
Morgan, of Oliyet. is returning to her
Montana home.
r. A. Kent returned home yester-
day from Brunswick, Mo-, where he
has been enjoying a few days visit
with his cousin, Geo. Rucker, who
he has not met for 50 years.
Mrs. f. Milledge was a passenger
this afternoon via the Rock Island
for Monarch, Montana, after a visit
of three months with relatives and
friends in OskalOOsa and vicinity.
Mrs. ]. II. Swisher, of Des Moines,
who has been seriously i'll for the
last few weeks, was removed to this
city Saturday and is at the home OF
Mrs. Owen Moore, 1913 north G street.
Fred Barnhill. an employe of the
o. B. G T. Co., had the misfortune
of having a foot run over by a heavy
baggage wagon yesterday afternoon,
which is causing him considerable
trouble.
Mrs. James Loughridge departed
this afternoon for San Antonio, Tex,
where she will remain a few weeks
with her son Ralph Bonebrake, who
is slowly recuperating from his re
cent illness.
Matt Wilcox, who was an old resi-
dent of this county and member
of Company II, 9Th Iowa Inf, is here
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23

Frederic Knight Logan received a
communication this morning from
New York telling of the death of
Howard Chambers at the Presbyter.
ian Hospital in that city following an
operation for throat trouble. The de,
ceased was a member of the Chaun'
cey Olcott company, of which Mr.
Logan is musical director. He play
ed in the role of Sir Edward, sustain
ing the heavy" in a creditable way
The deceased leaves a widow who is
known to the professional world az
Blanche Morrison, a popular prima
donna. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers
were formerly members of The Bos
tonians." the noted opera company
The death of the man will be regret
ted by friends in all parts of the
land
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23
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THIS DATE IN HISTORY.
Events Occurring March 22d
in the Years Gone BY
-.f.s.f.t i + !. I. 4 + + + ~

1421-French defeated the English in
battle of Anjou.
lS6l-Massascit, chief of the Wam-
pancags, made a treaty with the
Plymouth colonists, which was OBJ
served more than fifty years.
observation-disclosures acting on be.
half of George III. signed the Stamp
Act, which resulted in the Ameri-
can Revolution.
1775-The Provincial Congress met
at Concord, Mass, for the second
time.
1S2O-Stephen Decatur, an American
naval officer, was killed in duel
with Commodore Barron.
1S22-Rosa Bonheur, famous French
painter, born. Died, May %, 1899.
1S3S-Sir Francis Bond Head resign
ed Office as Lieutenant Governor
of Upper Canada.
1S55-Russian forces, under siege by
the allies at Sebastpol, made
sortie from the Malakhoff tower.
1S62-Captain Uriah Phillips Levy, a
Jewish officer who led the move
ment to abolish corporal punish
ment in the U. S. Navy, died in
New York. Born, April %, 1892.
1S63-Union force of so defeated by
Quantrell at Blue Springs, Mo-,
with loss of IA.
1S65-Band of rebel guerrillas routed
30 miles fest of Paducah and their
leader McDougal killed.
1S71-Governor Holden of North Car
DINA impeacned and removed from
office.
1S93-The operation of the Bait Act
suspended in Newfoundland.
191O--Widespread expulsion of Jews
| from Russian towns.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George Kalbach eX-
pect to be settled in their new home
within the next two weeks. The
owner, Mr.. w. p. Hawkins has com.
menced repairs on the cottage as
soon as the improvements are COM
pleted will move thereto. Perry Edris
has purchased the Isaac Kalbach
homestead now occupied by the
Hawkins family, and will take pOss-
ession as soon as convenient. Cen
terville parties have purchased the
Edris place, Familiarity known as the
Judge Sewers property" and will
come here TO occupy it.
w. A. Sewers and John H. Ram
say are home from Dallas. Texas,
where they met Guy WOOdin, of Chi.
cago, and looked after the, land OBJ
tanned from w. A. Wells in the dam
age suit against the Hooking Coal
company. At this time they added
an S0-acre tract TO the property and
now hold 523 acres abutting the city.
The land originally cost the company
about $4,000, FIVE years ago, and
Mr.. Sewers says that at a fair val
uation it is easily worth 100000
now. Artesian wells will be sunk on
the property, streets laid out and
other improvements made. John
Gum, of this city, will have charge
of the work.
dwight I Hay nj Chicapn iC here
for a brief visit at the home OF his
uncle, o. n. Downs. Mr.. Hay is en-
route home from the PHILIPPINES
where he has completed his second
enlistment as a member of Company
d, Bird U. S. Infantry. Mr.. Hay has
seen six years service in the army,
the last eighteen months of which
has been passed on the island of
Mindanao, in the southern group of
the Philippines He likes the service
! very well when there is something
doing" but he says il becomes mon
otonous in times of peace. He says
| il Uncle Sam has trouble with Mex
leo he will re-enlist, but otherwise he
will engage in other work in Chicago.
EFrom Tuesdays DailyJ
G. A. Gesman was a business call.
er Des Moines today.
Byron Sewers was a business pas.
senger TO Prairie City, Colfax and
Sewers this morning.
Mrs. G. II. Jones went TO Des
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23

friends. They are located in Green's
addition, at 917 south E street.
John P. White has gone to De:
Moines to care for the interests of
the Iowa District in a joint meeting
and to close up the business affairs
of his administration. Mr.. White
goes to indianapolis to take up the
duties of the National organization
administration, April /.
Miss Carrie Steward received a
letter this morning from her brother
Ed Steward dated at Waterloo, Iowa,
informing her that he was discharged
from the hospital at that place Tues
day after q confinement of five weeks
with pneumonia. He was very i'll
and at times his recovery was in
doubt.
Tri-County Press: Harriet, the
eleven year old daughter OF Joe
Move of Everist was taken to the
Hospital in Oskaloosa Saturday to be
operated on for appendicitis. Her
aunt, Mrs. lobe Move of Bussey went
over Thursday and we understand
that the operation will take place TO-
morrow. Their many friends join in
hoping for a favorable outcome and
a speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Johnson and
little daughter have just returned 10
their home in Carrollton, Mo-, after
few days visit at the parental T.
| b. White home, on North street
where they met and visited Mrs
Leslie White and little son of Ogden
Utah, who are on their way to Wash
ington, d. c., to spend the summer
with Mrs. Whites parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Edward Ritten.
Word was received here today o
the death of AL Paden, of Chicago
ILL.,, husband of Mrs. Laura Paden
who was formerly Miss Laura wall
ing, daughter of Mrs. James Walling
of this city. Death came as the re
suit of an accident by falling AM
striking his head on the cars, whici
caused hemorrhage OF the car De
ceased is survived by a wife and tw'
sons and one daughter, Bert, age
90, Henry, aged 1G and Beulah. age
; IL. The remains will be taken U
Galesburg for burial.
Old time residents will recall tn
name OF c.. A. Doty, who was teit
graph operator here back about tn
time Andy Dir was agent for tn
Iowa Central Mr.. Doty married a
Oskaloosa girl, Miss Hattie Vickro
and went to the west to try his fol
tunes. He finally made stand q
Seattle where he has prospered hant
somely. He went into the lumoe
, business, starting with limited cap
> tai but winning his way and increa'
ing his holdings until he is now
: man to be figured with and has az
} cumusated considerable wealth. Nj
9 Doty has been spending the winte
Southern California in.
4 motor car.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23
THE ENDOWMENT FUND
Renewed Effort to be Made in Be.
half of Penn College.

Contingencies haye arisen that
make it desirable and practically ne
cessary to complete the endowment
fund for Penn College by the first
of June. To this end meeting was
called at the Oskaloosa National
Bank Wednesday morning and about
fifteen business men met with DR.
Edwards and canvassed the situa
ton.
DR.. Edwards reported that the totaI
amount to date raised in Mahaska
county and Oskaloosa is $34,911.OO
The sum in the Iowa Yearly Meeting
outside of Mahaska county amount;
to $50, $1,000. This makes a grand
total of sos, $4,000; leaving $34,26O.O'
to be raised to completed the 500,
100000. The local share OF The
amount to be raised in Oskalooss
and Mahaska county is $15,OS9.OO
To this end heroic efforts must b'
bent TO reach the goal within TIT
next sixty days. 1t is going to re
auire the aid of every friend OF thu
school in the county. Many have no
subscribed anything as yet, especial
ly Is this true in the country, Whii'
Others who have given must increas
their amounts.
At the meeting a general commit
tee for the work in town was named
including A. p. Spencer, Col. j. +
Mcneil and Carl Johnson. For worl
in the country, Art Oppenheimei
DR.. Edwards and John Anderson
The time has come for action, an
everyone must feel the weight o
necessity.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23
Business Chance.

The Lacey Annex pool and billiard
hall, which has been operated sue
cessfully for the last. few months by
"Tay" Kensel and "Chink" Mattick,
has changed hands. Kensel and
Mattick retired from the business for
a few weeks rest before playing pro-
fessional ball this season. Kensel
will return to the Ottumwa team this
season and Mattick to Des Moines.
Both of the gentlemen have proven
very popular with the pool and bill.
lard patrons and many will regret
to see them retire.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23

The rain of Tuesday night, benefi-
cial in several respects, had the very
notable effect of putting an end TO
the terrible dust storm OF the proceed
ing afternoon. A-nAINAnlMAn
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-03-23

While you are planning on doing
the usual amount of improving about
your home place. this spring do not
forget 10 put a number on the house;