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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21

Guests at Hotel BrOwn.-H. B.
Hundley, Mcdonald: William Wade,
Ward: T. Dixon, BramWell; Mrs. O.
ID. Davis, Lawton: G. H. Edmonds.
Enterprise, Iowa: J. Chiles, Atlanta,
Ga; George Perkins, Winifrede; Miss
Zanphra Robinson. Institute: Miss
Dallas Morgan! Pocahontas; Mr.. and
Mrs. r. w. King, Mammoth: George
Watson, Dew Riley, Carbon; ]. Trip.
lett, Hardwood; Miss Eva Moss, Lay
land; Miss Eva Watkins, Lynchburg .
Alex and Jesse Staples, Freeman; J.
Jones, Raymond City; H. Jennison.
Carbonate; w. l.. Jones and daugh-
ter, Keystone; Miss S. Cobb, Key
stone; Miss Stella Lacey, Miss Annie
Green, Mammoth; DR.. w. II. Bryant,
Raymond City; Miss Esther Bryant.
Tarboro, y. c.; r. Dixon, Helen Dix
OH, Murray City, o.; Mrs Martha Fos-
ter, Mammoth; Arthur Watts, Rus
sell Mckinney, Mt Carbon; R. G..
Mclver, Lynchburg, Va; l.. w. Tay-
lor, Hawks Nest; G. l.. Jenkins,
Evergreen, O.; and A. Williams,
Boomer, were registered at Brown
Hotel this week.
The Terrell Banuuet.-At the
complimentary banquet to Judge
Robt. H. Terrell, to be held in the
*. of P. Hall at ten o'clock tonight,
phil Waters will act as POSTMASTER
Mr.. S. II. Guss, of the w. Va. Colore /
Institute, will discuss "West Virginia
and Negro Schools "West Virginia
Negroes il the professions" in the
subject assigned to Dr. r. l.. Jones.
the other subjects and speakers are:
The Negro in Politics." Mr.. J. S.
Noel; Independence in Politics. Mr..
A. A. DeHonney; "The Business Ne
gro Mr.. Chas. E. Mitchell; "Our
Guest, Mr.. r. G. Nutter.
. In Honor or Miss Deffnven.-Com-
Fllmentary to Miss Carrie, DeHaven,
VINO has returned to Wilberforce I'm
lFerSlty to re! ume her studies, q I'm
cheon was served at Hotel Brown,
friday evening. Covers we're laid
Tor Misses Fannie D. Hicks, lillian
BYRD and Hattie DeHaven, Charles
Hicks, J. p. Tinsley, Edward Allen,
+. W. Chancellor and the honor
guest
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
Charleston

Marriage Room.--There has been
a recent boom in the marriage mar
ket as is attested by recent events.
Yesterday morning at ten o'clock,
Miss Ivory Woods. of kanawha City.
and Mr.. Miles Webb, of this city,
were married in the presence Of their
immediate families at the residence
OF the brides parents They are
making their home at 1916 Lee ST.,
city. Last evening at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Claire, Eliz-
abeth ST.. Miss Carrie Ola Claire, OF
Union, and Mr.. 7. w. Hale, who is
engaged in the tailoring business
here. were united in marriage by
Rev. J. S. Carroll. They have rooms
at Hotel Brown. Announcement has
been made of the marriage on Octo-
Der 2nd of Miss Fannie c. Cobb, train
ing teacher at Institute, and Mr.. En-
DRY r. Carter, attorney at law Of
this city.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21

man to work in tailor sbon or.
VINO has had some experience in the
business. For further information
write to N. b. Brockman, merchant
tailor. Mt. Hope, w. Va. S-31-4t
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21
CHICAGO GRAIN MARL1,r

chicago, Sept. 18.-Wheat closed
at 99 is, corn GS, oats AZ SIS.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-09-21

Miss Jennie X. Foster, Of Charles
ton, formerly of Tennessee, opened
school here September IS with a large
3rTaO6anIp-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25
ASSESSORS FIX VALUES.
Livestock Schedule Prepared Al
Recent Helena Meeting.

Recon Helena meet'n6.
HELENA, Jan. 2O.-The county OH.
Gals completed the business tnat
brought them together and adjourned
to meet next year 10 Missoula. ono
ers we're elected by each association.
The county clerks and assessors adopt
ed resolutions favoring the extension
of the term of Office from two TO four
years.
The most important business trans
acted at the meeting Of county asses
sors was the preparation OF q schedule
of values at which various classes OF
taxable property will be appraised.
A report relating to uniformity In
the assessment OF stock, range cattle,
etc., was received from the committee
on livestock. The committee recon-.
mended that the assessments be made
as follows:
Assessments OF stations and jacks
to be left to the discretion OF the as.
sessor.
Range horses to be left to the dis.
erection OF the assessors, but not less
than s35 per head.
Graded horses to be left to the dis
erection of the assessor.
Working and driving horses and
mules AT not lees than $50 per head.
Saddle horses at not less than s4O
per head.
Thoroughbred cattle left to the die
erection of the assessor, but not lees
than $40 per head.
Dairy cows not less than $50 pei
head.
Three.year.old steers left to discre'
ton of the assessor, but not less thar
$50 per head.
Beef cattle not less than $40 pei
head.
Range and stock cattle sle per head
Two.year.olds SIS per head.
Coming yearlings 90 per head.
Sheep of all ages to be assessed q
not less than $3.50 per head.
Goats of all ages not less than s2.5'
per head.
Hogs at not less than Is per head.
The committee on mines and mininl
reported that inssmuch as the statute
cover the price of mining ground, th
committee had no suggestions to max
on that subject, but advised that grea
care be exercised in ascertaining tn
cost of all machinery, reduction works
machine shops, foundries, etc.
Suggestion was also made that eacl
), assessor require 9 worn statement j
regard t the net proceeds of mine
, that are in operation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25
Preparing Milk River Agreements

Preparing Milk River Agreements.
A Washington dispatch to the Butte
Miner says w. B. Sands and L. v.
Bogy of Chinook, aud J. L. Truscott
of Glasgow, are in w ashington Is q
committee representing OF irri.
CATION canals and bitches in area
which will be covered by water from
the proposed Milk river reclamation
project. The committee wishes to
have the agreement which is to be
made between the water users under
the Milk river project and the recla.
nation service state uneQuivocally that
the present canal owners will not be
compelled to use government canals
and thus be placed at extra expense
with disorg anizatiou of their present
irrig alton systems when the govern
ment project is installed. The recla.
nation service has agreed to this, and
at q meeting with the committee terms
of contr acts to be entered into were
agreed upon to the satisfaction of the
committee.
j. A. Walsh Of Helena, representing
the contractors who failed 10 their
contract with the government to con-
struct a tunnel in connection with the
Shoshone { Wyo. irrigation project
and their bondsmen are in Washing
ton endeavoring TO ecure an adjust
ment with the government.
The contractors in addition to los
ing upwards of 5000, 900 on the job,
are being sued by the government fol
So, 900 additional on account of the
failure to complete the work. The
contr actors are making an effort tc
have the suit dropped,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25
Will Probe Estray Fund Scandal.

HELENA, Jan. 2l.-With the ex-
pressed intention OF recovering every
dollar possible Of the money belong
ing to the estray fund embezzled by
Sam Langhorne, Jr., the legislative
committee has commenced its probe Of
the Langhorne defalcation in earnest.
George E. Hurd of alley county has
been employed by the committee as at
torney and John Dawson as expert
accountant. The checks to which en-.
dorsements we're forged are being
traced as rapidly as possible, and in
this connection the committee is doing
some shrewd detective work.
That sens ational developments will
result from the probe there is little
doubt. Senator Survant is chairman
of the committee, which includes four
house members and three from the
senate.
The endeavor on the part of the
committee to Gov q large portion
Of the money embezzled will necessari-
ly lead to an investigation into the ex-
tent of the defalcation. The methods
OF the livestock board with reference
to handling estray funds will be gone
into thoroughly. Already the DISPOSE
ton of the estray funds has been made
the subject of q bill, which the senate
passed yesterday.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25
Will Push irrigation Projects.

HELENA. Jan. 23.-Supervising En.
gineer H. N. Savage of the United
States reclamation service has gone
to w ashington for a conference and
the developing of policy for reclama.
ton service work in the northern. di.
vision, which includes Montana,
North Dakota and northern Wyoming,
one of the most important projects be-
ing Sun river.
Mr.. Savage will endeavor to clear
up all matters in order that construc.
ton work may be started as soon az
possible. The suit for adjudication OF
water rights which was begun siz
weeks ago by State Engineer Wade Is
the only pending matter of any magni'
tude which can delay the work. This
adjudication suit will be pushed &c
immediate conclusion by the parties
interested.
The Sun river project, when com
pleted, may cover upwards of 300, OO(
acres, provided there proves to b.
sufficient water supply for this area
If intensively cultivated this is sup
porting possibility for population o
at least $50, 600, which is approximate
ly one.third as many as there are il
the entire state of Montana today.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25

market for the past year says the high
est range beef price OF the season was
secured by a Montana shipment. 1t
consisted OF a carload of 1,444 pound
steers from Two Dot, which sold at
the top price of $7.35 per hundred
pounds.
According to a Washington press
die patch, Representative Mondell,
chairman OF the house public lands
committee, has Introduced al amend
ment to the Mondell surface act, maxi
ing the isolated tract law apply to
lands withdrawn on account of coal.
The amendment would allow iDdi.
vidu ais to secure surface patents by
purchase under the isolated tract law.
The announcement from Helena that
q legislative committee to investigat ate
the estray fund scandal has finally
been selected, does not affect the call
for a meeting of stockmen to be held
10 this city February l. The purpose
| Of the meeting Is TO furnish informa.
! ton to the commst.ee, and to assts,
them 10 their work In every way pos
sible. Every stockman who 10 inter
ested should attend.
The Commercial Club has q supply
of copies OF Montana Lands, Fsrme
and Stock, q publicity magazine 10
which the club secured space for in
formation regarding this locality tina
will be OF interest to land seekers
The articles are illustrate with loca
views that make quite 40 attr ACTIVE
appearance. Copies may be obtained
free of charge from C. w. Morrison
president OF the club.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25
Flax Will Be important Crop.

1.-THE fax crop will probably rank
mex to the winter wheat crop in Mon.
tana for many years to come" writes
Prof. Thomas Shaw, the we'll known
expert agriculturist. "The natural
conditions for growing good crops OF
fax for the seed are not excelled by
those Of any other state. Al the crop
will be chiefly grown on virgin lands
for several years, it ia of first impor-
tance that the seeds of noxious weeds
and also of fungous diseases shall not
be brought in with the seed.
sin the older grsin-growing states,
more noxious weeds have peen intro
duced in fax seed than in any other
way. Especially is this true of wild
mustard seed, which ia not 80 easily
separated from the flax by the tanning
| as from most other kinds of grain. 1t
is quite possible to detect the presence
of wild mustard seed by examining
the fax seed. If mustard seeds are
found in the fax, it should not be
used for seed. If some stray stalks of
mustard are found in the fax they
should be carefully pulled out, as when
mustard seed once gets into ground,
it is not so easy to get rid of it.
"But worse by far than wild mus
tard is the disease known as fax wilt.
This disease has in a sense made the
growing of flax impracticable in local
tiles where it has got an extensive
foothold. The growers of fax IN Mon
tana therefore, cannot be too careful
in the use of measures that will keep
the virgin land of this state free from
the disease. When once in the land il
may and will remain in the san for
many years, and rs long as the germs
are in the land it will not avail TO SOW
clean seed on the same.
THE direct cause is q minute fungus
parasite which grows on the inside OF
the plant and which may cause the
plants % wilt and die at all stages Of
growth. It may come directly from
seed produced by plants that were at.
fected or that came in contact with
spores during the threshing of the
crop, or it may come from the roots
growing in previously infected soil
The preventive measures include the
sowing of clean seed on clean land
and avoid the growing OF fax for 9
term of years on land that has pro
duced . diseased crop"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
A Grist Of Items Gathered From Our
Northern Montana Exchanges.

A Grist Of Items Gathered From Our
Northern Montana Exchanges.
Shelby News: Sheepmen north OF
here suffered some losses during the
storm OF last week. Reports are that
seven different bands are scattered
and dead sheep are to be seen all over
the prairie.
Chester Signal: John Ernst, a
F%renchman, commonly known around
town as "Frenchy' who had been q
saloon swamper ever since be arrived
In Chester about one year ago, was
taken sick on Thursday aud was
placed In the jail where he would be
comfortable. About 8 o'clock in the
evening Marshall Taylor went to see
how be was getting along aud found
him lying on his face, dead. Coroner
Sanderson wac notified and came up
Friday afternoon and impaueled q
jury. Deceased was q nan OF about
fifty years OF age and had no relatives
10 this country, ss far as known. BE
was buried Saturday afternoon in the
cemetery.
Glasgow News: There has been
considerable cattle stealing and petty
thieving around Wolf Point for some
time and steps we're taken to appre.
bend the guilty parties with the resul,
that q man by the name Of BigRs, liv'
ing across the Missouri river, 10 now
under arrest. A stock inspector from
Glendive has procured evidence
against Biggs and Q French half
breed living nerr him; alec Peter
Daniels another half. breed living or
the reservation. The detectives &C
companied by the foreman of the c
K. ranch, started today with the three
prisoners for Glendive for q prelimin
ary hearing. BigRs seems to be th'
leader OF the gang.
Glasgow Citizen: A delegation o
prominent Valley county residents
are in helena seking for . division o
the judicial district now composed O.
Valley and Choutesu counties snt
presided over by Judge Tattan Of For
Benton. As it 10 several hundred
miles from the historic county seat. q
, the headwaters of the Missouri river
to points 10 Valley county, q division
. of the judicial district, which has lon
' been urged, is almost q necessity
. Judge Tattan now holds court in Glas
> gov and Fort Benton. The towns ar
removed from each other by more tha'
= $50 miles. The natter has been u
= before, but by reason Of the stress Q
. Legislative business ha not bee
urged.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25

Havre Promoter: A request to the
census bureau at w Arlington for the
census of the city OF Havre brought
the reply that the Havre census would
not be in shape for publication for
several weeks.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25

zed in this city, to be known as the
Twelfth company. Adjutant General
Phil Grenan informed Mr.. Buckley
that he has ordered the necess airy
equipment from the war department,
and that he will come here and or
ganize the company as soon as he
gets word from W ashington.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Cord wood for sale at my ranch.
Mrs. Margaret Rowe.
J.. A. Gaunt, of Great Falls, was
among the arrivals today.
Born, to the wife of Carroll W.
Fish, of Highwood, a son.
F. P. Wilmer, of Rudy ard, is among
the business visitors in town.
w. H. Hesser, a we'll known Hins.
dale business man, is among the visit
ors in town.
A recent news item from Belt an
ounc the death of "Duke" Dutrielle
a we'll known barber of that town, who
was about "a years of age. The de-
ceased was a resident of Fort Bentor
in the early eighties, and had many
old.time friends here.
Joe Phipps, who has been in the EN-
ploy of various sheep outfits in th'
Bear Paw country the past few years
is being held by the authorities on
charge of insanity. The patient ap
pears to be in his usual mental condi
ton, according to those familiar will
his past.
A review of the Chicago livestocl
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25
Power Pumps For Sale.

The O'Hanlon Land and Stock company has
10 inch foot valves, betting and pipe that are
for eale. Can be seen At ranch below Fort Ben
tor. Interested parties may inquire of
". X. EARLY, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-01-25
Stallion For Sale.

A thoroughbred stud colt, old enough fol
service, pedigree furnished. Will sell or ex
change for good team. Can be seen at ranch
quarter mile south of Kershaw.
&. L. DECK, Fort Benton.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-24
UNDERGRADUATES

The Undergraduate association in its
annual banquet and eception to the
1911 graduates did itself proud at
Dania hall Thursday night. The wit
and wisdom of the C ity, its beauty
and affluence were present and under
the mellowing influence of tasteful
repast, regaled the guests with terse.
pointed after dinner speeches which
set a high standard for the associa-
ton. The years work has been un-
der charge of A. G.. Falling and he has
striven diligently to make members
active. The success attending the
banquet is a credit to him and his
assistants. An innovation in associa-
ton procedure was the bacca lau-
reate address delivered by Lawyer w,
B. Townsend Sunday morning at
Shorter church.
In other years this has been a ser
mon delivered by a minister. This
time it was a secular talk, an epitome
of experience, gem of logic and
rhetoric delivered in manner 10
make the most of its thought. Com
petent critics have labeled the ad-
dress, Mr.. Townsend's most scholar
ly address. His dissertion on Selfish
ness contained much that was applf-
cable to the every day life of every
one.
The graduates in whose honor the
banquet was given are A. Wayman
Ward and Miss Robert Ann Barbee of
Denver university, Miss Katherine
Hubbard of Howard. Miss Jennie
Hicks of Fisk, Oglesvie Lawson Of
East Denver. Miss Mozella Joseph OF
Manual High, Miss Louise Harris of
Wilberforce. Miss Helen Mondy of
Howard. A. w. Lewis of the Univer-
sity of Colorado.
The attendance at the banquet was
above that of many years. An infor-
NAL program of toasts was given that
pleased everyone. The toasts were
short and not labored.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-24
EXCELSIOR. FEDERATION.

The day has passed when the ac.
tiyity of Women's clubs can be passed
over as interesting only women ine
impression OF women's views on the
laws of our states. their influence TOT
morality in public life no less than
their potential strength. has made
their activity of concern generally.
Therefore all eyes in Colorado and
wyoming will tu=a to Coiotado
springy next week, where the State
Federation win meet In annual ses-
sion. The enlargement Of woman
activity from the one home until II
now embraces all has worked out Tor
rood and the growth and pernAnencs
Of the Federation Will make more eli
cient witat the ciubs have UNDERTAKEN
to do. The Statesman happens to DC
the official organ of the Federation
and has been In close touch with the
rise and progress OF the organization
II congratulates the ladies upon their
past and predicts great things ior
their organization.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-24
DENVER
PERSONAL
MENTION
Social News and Personal Mention
Continued on Pages Three,
Four and Six
PRIVILEGES At mAsoNs' PICNIC.

All privileges at the Masons' pic
mic are for sale. Persons desiring
them will make application to T. S.
Rector or j. r. Contee at once.
The chairman announces the Tol-
lowing committees for work on July
IL:
Fence Protectors-R. o. Johnson,
E. L. Lawson, H F. Smith, Jack
Thornton, Thos. l.. Williams, Carl
Wilson, H. r. Butler, Geo. S. Contee,
T. d. Perkins, W. H. Finley. Ely Bur
rell, VIM. NJ. Hickman, Julias Z. Per
kins, Chas. S. Muse, E. l.. Faulkner,
j. A. Harper. VIM. Harris. Gus Dyer
Ticket Selle,s-C. A. Franklin, S
A. Bondurant- >-s-sl---
Ticket Takers-J c. Cooper. VIM
Walton, B. J. Hudson, Moses Thrash
ley.
Bowling Alley-D. w. Douglas, R.
E. Stewart, VIM. O'Bryant.
Boat Keepers-Eugene Reeves, ].
NJ. Martin.
Upper Gate Keepers-Geo. A. Derry,
Jeff Walton, VIM. Barnes.
Cloak Room-R. l.. Lewis. Z. H
Patton, d. T. Gay, o. c. Goens.
Pavilion Committee-W. A. Rice
and G. w. Brooks.
VIM. Sprague, Roundup.
T. S. Rector, Booster.
j. R. Contee, Chairman.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-24

Ordered: That the following named
jersons be and they are hereby APP
pointed delegates to the National Ne
gro Educational Congress. which
meets in the city of Denver Angus,
1915. 1911:
Denver.
Rev. w. c. Williams. Rev. A NJ
Ward. Rev. ID. +. Over. Rev A. +. Ed
wards. Rev. J. n. Wallace, Rev. ]. A.
Thos. HAZEL. Rev. Thos G. Brown,
Rev. A. f. Reynolds. J. d. d. Rivers.
Thos. Campbell. c. A. Franklin. Law
yer w. b. Townsend. Lawyer George
Ross, DR.. J. II. p. Westbrook. DIR. p.
f. Spratlin. DIR. c. d. DeFrantz. DIR.
Justina l.. Ford. DIR. w. A. Jones DIR.
+. l.. Faulkner, DR.. T. e. McClain,
DR.. ]. A. Harper. DIR, f. A. Canty. Mrs
Carrie Joseph. Miss Eva Jones. Mrs.
f. NJ. Reeves, Oglesby Lawson. John
r. Contee, c. w. Buford, J. j. Manuel
Mrs. Alice Webb, Mrs, l.. NJ. Froman,
Mrs. Ida DePriest, Mrs. Ruth Eaton,
Chas. S. Muse, Curtis Harris. F. T.
Bruce. Mrs. w. A. Gatewood. Wm.
Sprague. Mrs. NJ. E. Morrison, Mrs. A.
j. Walton. A. c. jackson, A. G. Fall
ing, Mrs. T. ID. Perkins. p. w Walk
er. Mrs. Laura Hill. S. F. Short
-. -. .sis IL ~ '" ~ SoehS. MI
Mabel Falling, Lon Williams, Mrs.
Dora Payne. Miss Stella Carter, AL
ceste Campbell, Miss Martha Hub
bard. A. ]. Fitzpatrick, T. S. Rector
]. N. Walker, Mrs. NJ, f. Mackey.
Pueblo.
Rev. ]. B. Holmes. Rev. j. C. Bell,
Rev. ], L. Harding. DR.. S. p. Douglas
DR.. Henderson. NJ. b. Brooks. s. ].
Mcclure. E. NJ. Williams, o. U. Bray,
Miss Irene Phillips. Samuel Johnson,
w. B. Monroe, Mrs. Henry Rodgers,
Mrs. l.. A. Hargrove. T. H. Prothro.
Miss Matte Aldrich, Miss Matte
Watts, c. ID. Bush, E. c. Thompson.
P. H. Gibson, Miss Rosa Bowers, Mrs.
o. w. Baker, ]. S. Young. ]. w. Lucas,
Mrs. A. G. Ray. ]. w. Holmes. Mrs.
Myrtle Lawrence. P. p. Person, Mrs.
l.. NJ. Rand, Mrs. c. w. Maloney, Mrs,
Henry Wilson. VIII Watson, Mrs.
Matte Marshall, Miss Geraldine
Marchbanks
Colorado Springs.
Rev. Braxton, Mrs. Stella Robinson
Porter Simpson, Peter Lewis, Mrs. f.
B. Butler. Mrs. Wilhelmina Hall, Mrs
Ida McCarroll. Mrs. F. Il. Emery.
Fort Collins.
Mrs. James B. Goodall.
Ssink.
Miss Ethel Stewart, George Gross