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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
ALFALFA ON DRY LAND
Ground Should Be Worked Into Good
Condition Before It Is
Seeded,

A subscriber from Big Sandy sends
us the following inquiry:
"Will you please tell me how to
start a crop of dry land alfalfa? When
and how would you plant the seed and
how much would you use per acre?
Would you plant it with a nurse
crop?"
In answer I should say that 1t is un.
wise to plant dry land alfalfa on new
breaking. The only weak place in
the crop is on the start, and since the
crop is a rather permanent one, it is
rather wise to get the land worked
into good condition.
AS to the definite method of pro-
cedure, l should recommend that the
land be plowed at least twice before
it is seeded to alfalfa. If the break
ing is done in the spring and a crop of
fall wheat planted, then the stubble
plowed the following fall or succeed.
ing spring after the crop has been re.
moved and the land summer titled for
a year, it ought to be in good condi.
ton for an alfalfa crop the next
spring.
This may seem like a considerable
delay. but we believe 1t is necessary
in case OF dry land alfalfa. l should
recommend the seed 10 early as the
ground can be gotten into good shape
in the spring, putting It we'll down in
to the moisture, using from eight to
ten pounds per acre.
Many successful dry land farmers
plant their alfalfa with an ordinary
grain drill, putting the seed down to a
depth of three inches in some cases.
My observation leads me to the con,
clusion that it is unwise to plant dry
land alfalfa with a nurse crop. 1t is
found that the moisture demanded by
the nurse crop so reduces the mois
ture in the soil that the young crol
succumbs when the grain crop is cut
of.
BY ell means, plant the alfalfa seed
by itself and cut it back a time OF two
during the first season to encourage
deep roofing, but do not remove the
hay from the field. Allow whatever
crop of hay there is to lie on the
ground as a sort of protecting mulch
Alfred Atkinson. Montana Expert
ment Station.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, April "a, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
SAMUEL P. SNYDER,
20, 1909, made Homestead entry No. O545O,
for M SEA, EK SWA section q, town.
ship "a north, range s east, Montana meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make final commu-
tation proof, to establish claim to the land above
described, before Chss H. Boyle, U. 8. commits
sioner, at his Office at Fort Benton, Montana, on
the 9th day of juno, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Walter F.
Morrison, Edward Reichelt, Winfield p. Snyder,
Herman Scholz, all of Fort Benton, Mont.
Z. L. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, April "A, 1871.
Notice is hereby given that
LAURA j. CROW,
of Fort Benton, Montana q, who, on October 8, 1909,
made homestead entry No. OSs29, for NEA Sec
meridian, has hled notice of Intention to make
final communication proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before Chas. II: Boyle.
Montana, on the 18th day of June, 1911.
Claimant names as Witnesses: Clayburn L.
Kelly, Harvey A. Gray, John P. Mcmahon,
Barnet W. Bailor, all of Carter, Mont.
e. l.. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Selecting the Boar.
BY n. F. Patterson, Montana
Agricultural College.

- So ++ + +
There are about two points to look
for in the selection of a boar for
breeding purposes. First, the individ-
ual; and, second, the pedigree. In
looking at the individual we must de-
eide upon what type of boar we want
and then select the animal that con-
forms most closely to our ideal type.
We should select an animal that has
a clean cut face, a large bright eye,
good width between the eyes, and a
short, well filled neck. We do not
want, however, an animal that has q
large amount of loose fat underneath
the jaw. Also we want an animal
with a straight back, wide and deep
loin, a large and we'll filled ham and a
straight underline. The TANKS want
to be low.
Another thing that we should eve
overlook in the selection of a boar is
the feet and legs. The animal should
stand we'll upon its feet and the pas.
terms should be strong. A boar that
does not have good feet and legs is
very apt to break down, especially if
put to hard usage.
The second point to look for is the
pedigree. If the individual is selected,
we want to know what his ancestors
were. We should keep in mind that
like begets like, and if a boar that has
a large number of good ancestors is
selected we are very apt to have a
good breeding animal. In this con-
nection, however, we do not want to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, April "a, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
EUGENE A. SNYDER,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who, on March IL, 1903,
made homestead entry No. OSSO3, for SEA section
81, township "a north, range 5 east, Montana
meridian, has filed notice Of intention to make
anal communication proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before Chas. Il. Boyle,
U. 8. commissioner, at his Office, at Fort Benton,
Montana, on the 9TH day of June, 1911.
Claimant names IS witnesses: George Wack-
erlin, Thomas C~oatsworth, Walter F. Morrison,
Winfield P. Snyder, all of Fort Benton, Mont.
E. L. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Lewistown, Mon.
lana, April q, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
FREDERICK H. ROLF,
Homestead entry No.. sioS, serial No. ossSs, for
lots I, 2, 8 and 4, section 9, township ~ north,
range Is east, Montana principal meridian has
proof to establish claim to the land above de-.
scribed, before Chas. H.. Boyle, U. 8. commits.
sioner, at his Office at Fort Benton, Montana, on
the 26th day of May, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Fred Rolf,
Judith, Mont, James Conley, John r. sheath,
Luther Balm, Of Big Sandy, Mont.
G. E. McKOIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
SIBERIAN LIVE STOCK.
Cattle and Horses Are Small and Of
Inferior Quality.

cattle and 7orses Are SINAI and OF
Inferior Quality.
The most important occupation in the
Transbaikal province is stock raising.
Cattle, horses and sheep predominant,
although a limited number Of camels,
deer, goats and swine are raised. The
horses average between twelve and
thirteen hands high and can draw a
load Of over 1000 pounds, and if driv-
en- in a troika (three horses harnessed
abreasD they can GOV thirty to forty
miles a day. Journeys of thousands
Of miles at an average rate of forty
miles a day have been made by riding
these animals. The horses are kept
in the open throughout the year and
in winter find their food under the
snow. Some improvement has been
made in breeding these horses, and
only recently Arab blood was intro
duced.
The cattle are Of Monaghan origin
and are inferior and very small. They
live in the same name as the horses,
and it is remarkable how they can
withstand the severe climate and lack
Of food. Experiments have been made
to improve the stock, but the results
are noticed only in the first and second
generation. the probable reaso being
that they are given so little care. These
cattle produce little milk or beef. The
camel is also of Monaghan origin, and
the sheep are a little over two feet in
height, the tail varying in weight from
two to ten pounds. The wool is coarse,
thick and Of medium length.-Consular
RanOrt
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Weiahts Horses MAY Carry.

At the Paris horse show recently a
special jury Of experts was appoint
ed to determine authoritatively just
how much a horse Of a given weight
should carry in the saddle. The jury
brought in the following decision: A
horse weighing no more than 1926
pounds should not carry a greater
weight than 1877 pounds, provided the
girth Of the animal does not exceed
67 inches. A horse weighing 935
pounds or less, with a girth of 60 inch
es, should not carry more than 200
pounds, and a horse weighing 1,O45
pounds, with a girth of II inches,
should not carry more than 231 pounds.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falle, Mon,
tana, April II, 1911.
Notice IL hereby given that
NANCY j. NORRIS,
of Portage. Montana, who, on March 80, 1910,
made homestead entry No. Ol5711, for NWk
section ~, township 20 north, range 4 east,
Montana meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final communication proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before Regis
ter and Receiver, u. d. land Office, Great Falls,
Montana, on the 18th day of June, 1911.
Claimant names as Witnesses: John F. Susens,
Harry G. Woodward, william A. Wallis, Chas.
H.. Murphy, all of Portage, Montana.
E.. l.. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, April II, 1911.
Notice 10 hereby given that
CHARLES S~CIilLLiNG,
OF FORT Benton. Montana, who, on July ~. 1905.
made desert land entry No. 1925, serial No. OllOO.
for Sh SWk, SWA SEX, NWA SWA section
9, township % north, range east, Montana meri.
oian, has filed notice of intention to make final
proof. to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Jeremiah Sullivan, U. 8. COM
missioner, at his Office at Fort Benton, Montana,
on the I'D day of May, 1911.
Clatman names as witnesses: John J. Fallon,
Peter Burnett, Alexander Barley, Ernest s.
Wright, all of Fort Benton, Mont.
E. L.. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
No. O22757. Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tans, April "a, 1911.
Notice Ia hereby given that
SANTA FE PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY,
whose post of1ce address Ia Topeka, Kansas, has
this Path day of April, 1911, filed in this Office its
application to select under the provisions of the
act of June 4, 1897, the SWA SWA section %.
township 81 north, range IL east. Montana meri-
dian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because of
the mineral character of the land, or for any
other reason, to- the disposal to applicant, should
file their affdavits of protest In this office, on or
before the Sd day of June 1911.
E. l.. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03

Estate of Thos. G.. Cofeld, deceased.
Notice ts hereby given by the undersigned,
administratrix of the estate of Thos. q. COfield,
deceased, to the creditors of and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication of this notice,
to the said Administrative ut the law office of F.
3. Stranahan in Fort Benton, In the county of
Chouteau, state of Montana.
MARY E. COFIELD,
Administrative Of he estate of Thos. g.. Codeld,
deceased.
Dated April II, 1911.
First publication April II, 1911.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03

inside. The tube rising from the cen
ter of the lower section has a hermetic
contact with a like tube in the upper
section, but is not otherwise joined.
When the submarine is to be submerg-
ed the ballast compartment is grad
ually filed with water by means Of
this tube, the displaced air escaping.
When the submarine is to rise COM
pressed air drives the water out Of
the ballast compartment. Should the
lower section have to be dropped q
float rises to the surface as q means
Of locating it's position.-Popular Me-
chanics.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
SECTIONS OF SUBMARINE ATTACHED,

proper. In case of an accident not
entirely wrecking or filling the craft
with water it Is hoped that by drop.
ping the lower section the upper, con
tanning the crew, all the machinery
and the fighting mechanisms, would
rise.
Metal straps pass around the lower
section and hold it fast to the upper
by means of threaded rods operated
automatically or by hand from the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
500 Reward,

yne hundred dollars reward will be paid for
s ssaus aud conviction of parties driving OF
wateie OF middle fork of Cle4r Creek, -
!n1uring. killing or u%nlawfully brand
NY any cattle NJ horses bearing brand
oniett MP for cattle and left shoulder
ZOE horses. I desire to return all above stock
sno Will pay q fair reward for information lead.
FRED H. SCOTT, warrick, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
To Whom Il May Concern.

All property owners, upon leaving town for
any length of time, must notify the city marshal
to that effect or they will be charged water rent
for the full quarter. Those who rent houses
should notify the marshal when property ts va
Gated, or the water charge will be made.
A. NJ. HULDER, City Marshal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03

A suitable reward will be paid for information
leading to the recovery of one dark hay mare five
about 1900 pounds. Also one black horse six
years Old, white strip in forehead, weight l4OO
Rounds, one of front upper teeth broken OF.
botn had on front shoes and holtere. Address
U. 3. KANIKKEBERG. Beatrice. Mont,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Sheep For Sale.

Aoont 1910 fine ewes, bred to coarse wool bucks
,w. vUs.a ian!bing abont Nay s; also 400 ~yearlina
"e'hers. For particulars address
JAPPE BROS. Bic Sandy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Rev For Estray.

Dark bay gelding, weight 1850 pounds. Brand
90 on left thigh. $40 reward for recovery
5 T. l. ODLAND, Joplin, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Responsible For Water Rent.

Owners of residence and business property
are hereby notified that they are held responsi-
BILE for the water rent due for the premises &C.
cupied by themselves or others. By order Of the
city council. A. NJ. HULDER. Marshal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
SUBMARINE IN SECTIONS.
Construction Allows Keel to Be Drop.
ped In Event Of Accident.

ped In Event Of Accident.
A submarine which in case Of acct
dent will drop its keel and rise safely
to the surface-so the inventor hopes,
at least-has been designed by a
French engineer.
The submarine is divided along a
horizontal plane into two parts, of
which the lower, the water ballast
compartment, can be detached from
the upper, which is the submarine
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Horses For Sale.
Cattle and Horses.

Fifty head range horses for sale. Address
CLARK LYLE, Solid, Mont.
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Coal Land.
Coal Land. Waiver file
Havre Serial No. Ot2S4.
Great Falls Serial No. 0S467.
Notice For Publication.
Waiver filed,

United States Land Office at Hsvre, Mon.
tana. April 10, 1911.
Notice 10 hereby given that
CORNELIUS ]. MCNAMARA,
whose poetofice address lie Big Sandy, Mont, has
his application to select under the provisions Of
section 1905. revised statutes, the NWA SEA
section 20. township 26 north, range Is east,
Montana meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described. or desiring to object because Of
the mineral character of the land, or for any
should nle their afadavits of protest In this
Office, on or before the Sd day of June, 1911.
F. A. CARNAL, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Phaeton For Sale.
Notice to Creditors,

A light phaston for sale, very little used. Ad-
dress II. j. WACKERLIN, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Horses Wanted.

Inose who have stock horses for sale are re.
quested to correspond with
W. B. GREGG, Battle Creek,
Eask. Canada.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Notice Of Estray.

Small dark bay horse or colt came to my ranch
one mile northwest of Carter, about February /,
and will not leave. Has two white spots on
Forehead, blurred brand on left shoulder, and
clipped name and tail.
J. P. MCMAHON, Carter, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03

Speltz makes very good hog feed
when ground, and some folks soak it
for feeding. 1t has nearly the same
feeding value as wheat.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Alfalfa Seed.

A limited amount of alfalfa seed for sale, re-
at Harlem, Is cents per pound, Sample
if desired.
H. FARNUM, Harlem, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Sale of State Lands.
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF STATE LANDS,

HELENA, Mont, April 2, 1911.
Notice lie hereby given that the Register Of Stats
day of May, 1911, offer for sale to the highest bid
der at public auction at 2 o'clock. p. M, at the
following described land owned BY the state Of
Montana and situated in the county of Chouteau,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03

About forty head of stock cattle and thirty.fve
to forty head of "a nge horses, for sale at reason
able prices. Address
JOHN MUIR, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
For Sale.

One work team and one 5~-horsepower gasoline
N. 5. HOLDERBAUM, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03

Parties wishing to purchase live
stock will find some attractive Offer
ings in our advertising columns.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
For Sale.

Twenty-Five horsepower boiler; post driver
with ls- DOT lift and 6oO-pound hammer; "Wes-
wheel road grader, new. Above can be
seen ct our Teton ranch.
LONG BROTHERS., Great Falls.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-03
Reward For Estravs.

FRED H. SCOTT, Warrick, Montana.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-10-12
CUTTING
Roadster Delivered to John
Hart by Monticello Auto
mobile Company.

The Monticello Automobile and
Garage Company delivered to John
Hart Wednesday morning his four
cylinder thirty horsepower Cutting
roadster.
This is the first car of this make to
be delivered in the city and it is at
tracing much attention. Many auto
mobile enthusiasts declare that it is
the best looking roadster in the city.
The car has a dark gray body
trimmed in black and the wheel base
of lie inches gives the car a good
looking appearance. The car is
built for easy riding and when run
ming over the rough country roads
it rides as easy as Pullman car.
Although the car Is not built for
speed it can hold its own with any
car of its size in the city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-10-12
MCNAMARA TRIAL
WITH JAMES FIRST
Of the Two Brothers before
the Bar of Justice Be
gins Today.

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Oct. IL
Today began the fight OF California to
hold James B. and John Mcnamara
responsible fer the death of nineteen
men IN m explosion, which destroyed
the Times office building in October
last year
Neither of the brothers knew when
awakened today which would be called
first "a counsel for each side indi-
Gated that they did not expect the
taking Of testimony to begin for some
time.
For today little was anticipated ex-
cept preliminary motions and an ex-
animation Of possible jurymen.
1t developed later that James will
be the first of the brothers placed on
trial the announcement being made
by District Attorney Fredericks.
At 10 o'clock the Mcnamara
brothers with their chief counsel,
Clarence barrow, entered the court
room and shook hands with their
other attorneys, although both were
handcufed. They were guarded by
deputy sheriffs and accompanied by
the iailer. District Attorney Fred
ericks and Attorney barrow greeted
one another and began allottins
seats
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-10-12
In Annual State Convention
in the Assembly Room
of the Waldo.

Mrs. Charles S. Morrison, of
Wheeling, as president, called the
eighth annual convention of the
West Virginia Federation of wo-
mems Clubs to order at 8
o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the
assembly hall of the Waldo hotel.
There was gratifying attendance
of delegates from various women's
clubs throughout the state but q
much larger number is expected to
be present for the succeeding ses-
sions, which will continue until FRI
day noon.
Preceding the formal opening OF
the convention, meetings Of the ere
Dental committee and the executive
board were held in the same room.
After a report of the credential
committee and the roll call Of dele
gates. Mrs. John L. Ruhl addressed
the convention with words OF greet
ing on behalf of the local women's
clubs, and Mrs. Morrison, tho presi-
Continued on page 9.)
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-10-12
-REBELS COMMITTING IN
MURDER AND ARSON
Of Virginia to Make Motion
before Supreme Court at
This Time.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. IL
Whether the supreme court will or
der that a master shall proceed 10
Investigate the amount of interest,
If any which West Virginia must
pay on the amount of the old state
debt for which the court has already
found West Virginia to be liable, or
wheher the states will be given time
to get together and amicably agree
upon the matter Of interest, is under
advisement by the court. The mo.
tion of the state of Virginia for a
master to fix the interest was made
before the court yesterday. While
the motion was not argumentable,
the court granted Attorney General
Conley, in behalf of West Virginia,
the right to file response in
writing, which he did.
In his response to the motion At
torney General Conley denied the
right of Virginia at this time 70
make the motion, holding it to be
contrary to the spirit of the opinion
of the court delivered last March in
which 1T requested the two states to
agree amicably and in spirit OF pa
trlotism upon the question of inter-
est He held that no opportunity to
agree had been given, stating that
the Legislature alone was authority
to speak for West Virginia and until
this body has failed to authorize a
conference with Virginia 1t can not
be said that West Virginia is ignor-
ing the matter.
General conley left last night for
his home at Kingwood, whence he
will proceed to Charleston. He did
not think 1T worth lille to walt here
for the courts decision as to the mo-
ton, since the court indicated no
time at which its opinion might be
expected, but merely announced
that 1t would take the matter under
Amusement.