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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-31
To Celebrate The Fourth.

The preliminary arrangements for
q Fourth of July celebr alton were
made at a meeting Of the Commercial
Club, held a. the city hall Wednesday
evening, at which there was q good
attend lance. The meeting was organ
lied with Jere Sullivan as chairman.
The prevailing sentiment among
those present a. that a celebr alton
is in order, as q recognition of salts
factory business conditions in this
locality, and the bright prospects OF
continued progress, and on motion
the chair appointed a general COM
mittee to take charge of the necessary
preparations. The committee consists
of G. W. Morrison, Louis D. Sharp,
M. w. Tobsy, F. A. Flanagan, j.
Ritter, j. j. McGraw, D. G.. Lock
wood and Jere j. Sullivan.
The general committee will canvass
the town to ascertain the extent tC
which the celebration will receive fl
nancial encouragement, and report tc
a meeting to be held Wednesday even
ing, May 81.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-31
Searching For Slick SwindIer.

GREAT FALLS, May %. Selling
what be claimed to be the Soap Lake
treatment for rheumatism, DR.. J.. F.
Seed, giving Spokane as his home
address, gathered S462.50 from Mrs.
H. L. Rae, owner of the Home Com.
fort dining room. Dr.. Seed first got
q check for s62. so and then closed the
deal by getting another for s4OO. He
took the large check to his bank and
got q draft for half of it in favor Of
the company he claimed to- represent
and then cashed the draft at the New
Rainbow hotel.
A warrant was secured for him and
it was learned from q conductor of thu
Burlington road that he went to Spo'
kane Saturday. The local officials
believe the Soap Lake deal is q new
style of getting easy mony from til
owner and they think it has beer
worked within the last month or two
over q large section of the northwest
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-31

among the arrivals today, reports
soaking rains 10 the eastern part OF
Chouteau county.
A news item from Glasgow reports
burglars operating 10 town, the post.
office and some business houses hav.
ing suffered from their Expectations.
With every ten.dollar furniture pur-
chase from our department We will
present you with a beautiful kitchen
CUTLERY set. T. c. Power e. Bro.
Ltd.
Mrs. John V. Carroll was hostess
to q number OF lady friends yesterday
afternoon, who were pleasantly enter.
tanned with whist aud other amuse.
ments.
Jere Sulliva an, voluntary weather
observer Ut this place, reports . rain.
fall of nearly two inches the past few
days. This is about the normal pre-.
cipita,ion for the month Of May.
You are invited to call and inspect
the new safety deposit boxes just in
stalled by the Ssockmen's National
Bank. They will protect your valua-
BILE papers from fire and robbery. =
o. G. Osnes, who is in town today.
is having q sheep outfit moved from
Knerville to the Marias country. The
muddy condition of the roads, how
evev, has compelled the outfit to 60
into temporary camp.
A woman charged with burglary,
and three of her children who are al
legged to have been implicated in the
crime, we're received at the county Jail
today from Dodson. The accused
gives her name as Annie Martin, q
recent arrival from North Dakota.
The theft of several pairs OF shoes
from a store at Dodson is the offeuse
of which the and her children
are accused, and for which they are
being held by the authorities.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-31
Sues For Big Damages.

BUTTE, May 23.-Asking damages
10 the sum of 81, 1916, O95, for alleged
trespass and the wrongful extraction
of ore from the Burke quartz lode
claim, the Butte & Balaklava Mining
company this morning brought suit
against the Anaconda Copper Mining
company.
This action follows the suit brought
by the Anaconda company against the
Butte & Balaklsva company last fall,
in which the Anaconda company
claimed the Balaklava people were
taking ore from veins which apex in
the Anaconda holdings and asked for
q large sum. An injunction in this
action restraining the Balaklava com.
pany from mining on any of the dis.
puted property Is still In force.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-31

IL there anything in all this world
that is of more importance to you
than good digestion? Food must be
eaten to sustain life and must be d.
gested and converted into blood.
When the digestion fails the whole
body suffers. Chsmberlain's Tablets
are q rational and reliable cure for
indigestion. They increase the flow
of bile, purify the blood, strengthen
the stomach. and tone up the whole
digestive apparatus to . natural and
healthy action. For sale by all deal
ers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-31

For soreness of the muscles whether
induced by violent exercise or injury,
Cham berla Liniment is excellent.
This liniment is also highly esteemed
for the relief it affords in cases of
rheumatism. Sold by all dealers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-31

Sick headache results from q dis.
ordered condition of the stomach, and
can be cured by the use of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Try it. For sale by ell dealers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-05-31

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You will find Cham Der.
lain's Liniment wonderfully effective.
One application will convince you OF
its merits. Try it.. For sale by all
dealers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
COL. OUSBY MUST
 FIND ANOTHER JOB

Nome, Dec 8,-A report which seems to be authentic has reached here that the office of deputy mar shal at Soloman will be abandoned. The present incumbent is J. Ousby.
 Note. .-"Col." Jack Ousby will be best remembered by Iditarod residents for his very able efforts during the last delegate election, when, in company witt Alan Pe- gram Gilmour, he acted as cam paign manager for Fl 5. Orr. The results of that campaign are too well-known to need repeating here, but that Jacks efforts were not unappreciated by his employers his appointment to the deputy marshall ship at Solomon proved. Prospect i've candidates for the Alaska dele gateship who happen to be ill need ot campaign manager might find the gallant colonel ill a receptive mood if they apply early Ed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
CAPT. (. A. BOERNER
 ARRIVES FROM TAKOTNA

Capt. .. A. Boerner, manager of the N c. Go. $ store at Takotua, arrived ill town yesterday and will remain for some days.
 Although he made the trip from Takotna to Iditarod in little ever twoidays, Mir Boerner describes the government trail as bad one, and it vas only by leaving the trail and following the river courses that he was able to make the time he did.
 There is nothing exciting to re- port from the Takotna ill the min, ing line. Prospecting on a fair scale continues, but no new finds have been reported. Considerable ..t.en,ion is being devoted to Can de creek, where they expect 10 find pay ere long
 Mrs. Boerner and her mother Mrs Bolton, who intended to go Outside over the Sewardt rail, have postponed their trip until the open. ing of navigation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec 5.-James B. McNamara, sefconfessed dynamiter and murderer, today fenced life imprisonment for his crime, while John J. McNamara elder brother of James, and self confessed dynamiter of the Lewellyn iron works was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary.
 As a result of his sentence James B. McNamara will be called upon testify before the grand jury which is Investigating the outrages He bitterly de- those labor leaders who since his confession, have been referring to him cCntemptuous(y quit ter" Ortie McManigle, the informer will be called before the grand jury for further examination, and it is believed that sensational arrests will follow.
 Clarence Darrow, leading counsel for the McNa- mara brothers, is stunned at the turn things have taken. This is his first defeat and he feels it keenly He is also very bitter toward the labor unions, whom he bames for his lost prestige and wounded pride
 General Harrison Gray Otis, pronounced foe of
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
SENTENCE 0N THE M'NAMARAS
 BunsPre Sensaton Arrests

rages which have occurred throughout the United States during he past two or three years.
 Governor Marshall of Indiana says that the con fesson of the McNamaras vindicates the action of w. J. Burns in kidnapping them from the state.
 Troy, NY, Dec. 8.--The executive council of the American Federation of Labor will meet here January B. and thoroughly discuss the confession and it's pos sble effect upon the future of union labor in the United States.
 Washington, Dec. 8.-At private session of the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor held here last night the committee dsowned all connection with the McNamara brothers, and promises to assist at any and every inquiry whether state or federal courts institute
 Washington, Dec 8.-Samuel Gompers as founded when he heard of the McNamaras confession. He admitted that his creduity had been imposed upon
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

union labor says that unionism now knows where it is at.
 New York, Dec. 8-Wiam J. Burns, the noted detective through whose efforts the McNamaras arrested is at present in this city He says that the end is not yet and that before many days of the most prominent labor leaders in America will be arrested.
 The labor leaders all the country covered from the shock of the confession and readily discussed the matter in all it's bearings They heartily endorsed the idea that both of the brothers should have received the death sentences for their crimes, instead of getting off with comparatively light penaties~
 Indianapolis, Dec. 8.-The confession of the Me Namaras has in way interfered with the federal in vestigation into the dynamite outrages and govern ment officials seeking for evidence which would connect Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor with the series of dynamite out
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

The A. B.'s of Iditarod City are not going to for get the children during the Christmas season, and a committee consisting of Dr.. S. Hall Young Cyril Wood and Andrew Nerand will make preparations for great celebration on Christmas Day, December 9
 There will be grand Christmas weighed down with abundance of the things that gladden. the hearts of the children. There will be a present for every child, and candes nuts and pop in such quantities that the children will easily forget the feast Adults may place presents the tree for their friends, to be distributed with the childrens gifts.
 There will be music and games. and much other entertainment, but most of the plans being kept secret for the present. that the pleasure may when the proper time arrives
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
STAMPEDE I'D
 K0YUK RIVER


 Nome, Dec. 8 A stampede is on to the koyuk country. Pros peCtors on Placer creek, a tributary of Kenwood, which flows into the Koyuk river, discovered four feet of pay, tue lowest of which went 65 cents and the highest S5 cents 10 the pan,
 There has been no stampede from Nome, but excitement pre- vails in the outlying districts.
 The kovuk river flows into the head of Norton bay. an inlet of Norton sound. Norton Bay sta ton, near the mouth of the Koyuk river, is on the coast mail route from Nome.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
WANT COAL FOR U. s, NAVY

Washington, Dec 8.-The annual report of the paymaster of the United States navy has just been presented 10 congress.
 Among many other recommendations the secretary advised the immediate opening of the Alaskan coal fields, stating that the safety of the navy in Pacific waters demands speedy action.
 It is expected that President Taft will shortly make recommendation to congress that the government build railroad from Seward to the Matanuska coal fields and mine coal for the navy.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

Bombay, India, Dec. Skiing George V. and Queen Mary arrived here from England this morning.
 Delhi, India, Dec. Skiing George arrived here this morning and greeted with great pomp and ceremony by the viceroy and many of the native princes He will be crowned emperor of India within a few days
 The coronation spectacle promises to be of un- paralleled magnifcence, for India, and many thousands of people from all parts of the earth have assembled to witness the strange sight of European being crowned emperor in the former capital of the Great Mogu
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
GRAND CARNIVAL NEXT WEEK

Preparations for the grand hospital carnival and ball to be held next Thursday and Friday, December II and 15, are practically complete, and all that re mains to be dOne is to stimulate interest and insure big attendance and the financial of the carn val The hospital is most deserving institution and is entitled to liberal support
 In addition to the numerous booths, various tertainments will be provided. There will be plenty of good music and amateur theatricals At the close of the carnival there will be a grand ball.
 There will be charge for admission to A. B. Hall while the carnival is in progress, but nominal charge will be made for the privilege of attending the dance.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
GROWN KING TO ENTERTAIN THE CHILDREN SECOND SESSION OF CONGRESS

Washington Dec The second session of the Sixty second Congress opened Monday last December 4 On Tuesday the presidents message real It dealt tely with the trusts. and warmly praised the recent Supreme Court decisions which led the dissolution o the Standard Oil Corporation for violations of the Sherman anti law
 On Thursday the president sent special message 10 congress dealing with the foreign relations of the United States He eite ated his belief in the principle of arbra on and hoped that congress would fit approve of the arbitration treaties with England and France in their oripinal firm
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
MASONIC BALL
 DECEMBER 27

On "Wednesday night, Dec. ?, the Freemasons of the Iditarod will cele- brate St. Johns day by a grand ball. The ball will take place at the A. B, hall, Iditarod City, and a great effort will be made to insure it's success.
 The Masonic fraternity is world famed for the high standard of it's so, cial functions, and it is hoped that this years St. Johns Day ball will even excell the one held last year, which, it will be remembered, was one of the leading events of the season.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
WANT FARMERS JURY

Chicago. Dec 8-The govern ment is prosecuting the case against the packers with great energy, and is confident of securing the conviC- ton of some of the leaders in the meat trust The government is also endea voring to secure jury composed entirely of farmers to try the case. as they are thought to be less susceptible 10 outside influence than any other class.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
NOTICE THIS

I am leaving in few days for the Outside. Everything in my stock Ladies Wear is offered to you at less than the original Outside cost. These goods are all in frst-class condition and of the latest styles. Most articles are suitable for Christmas presents. Come early and do not miss this opportunity to buy absolute bargains before it is too late. MRS. K. SILBERSTEIN,
 Next to Mcdonald Hotel.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
ICE GAVE WAY: MAN GOT WET

While hauling wood on Caribou creek last "Wednesday tue team broke through the ice and Bob Graham went into water up to his neck.
 The harness was cut away and the horses were saved from drown ing, but by very narrow margin, With his clothes frozen to his body, MT. Graham came to town, two miles or such a matter. and only a few minor frostbltes resulted from his experience.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
WILL NOT ACCEPT CHALLENGE

It is understood that E. Coke Hill has no intention of accepting the chal- lenge for dog racs made by Ben Bromb berg last week. The Bromberg team is composed of five dogs, against the three of Mir. Hills specified; and two of the Hill dogs are little more than pups. Under these circumstances MT. Hill has not accepted the chal- lenge
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
SOCIALIST DEFEAT
 IN LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, Dec S.-George Alex ander, Republican nominee for mayor of Los Angeles, defeated his Socialist opponent, Job Hartman, lay 30.00O ma jority, which is equal to two to one. In addition to the Socialist vote, Harri- man was to have received support from the labor unions and the Democrats It is believed that the confession of the McNamaras had a great deal to do with the result
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
EX-P0STMASTER
 UNDER ARREST

Portland, Dec. 8 = Joseph F
 DlggS, formerly postmaster at Cor dova, has been arrested here on a charge of eubezz' meut of govern ment funds Bail to the amount of S6 900 not being forthcoming Digs is being held here pending extradiuon. His forme1 assistant, Foulkes, is at present awaiting trial at Cordova on a similar charge
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
ROCKEFELLER
 RESIGNS HIS JOB

New York, Dec. 8.-Burdened with years and disappointed that his life work in building up the great Standard Oil organization should be shattered by the supreme courts order for disso- lution, John D. Rockefeller thls day resigned from the presidency of the board of directors of the Standard Oil Company. He will retire to private life and spend his remaining years in peace.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

Notice is hereby given that the 'o art nership between John Roman, Frank Monkmsn and A. V. Thorns has been dissolved and that the undersigned will not be responsible for any indebtedness hereafter incurred on account of said partnership or on account of any mem Der thereof
 Dated this 9th day of December, 1911.
 JOHN ROMAN.
 FRANK MONKMAN.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
TO INTRODUCE
 HOME RULE BILL

Washington, Dec. 8.-Senator Jones, of Washington, will introduce the Alaska homo rule bill at an early date. He has already received promise of support from large number of sena- tors and it is believed the bill will pass.
 Delegate Wickersham is to have charge of the bill in the house of rep re esantatives.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
CONGRATULATIONS TO
 MAX SIMEL AND BRIDE

On Nov. Is, at Diskaket, Celia liar ness became the wife of Max Simel, the weli-known merchant. The cere, mony was performed by Commissioner w. A. Vinal.
 Max Simel, who is the pioneer trader of the lnnoko valley, is wellknown throughout interior Alaska. He estab- lished himself in the Innoko as far back as 1897 and has been very success ful. Miss Harness came all the way from New York city to fill the princi- pal role.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
NEW CLUB HOUSE AT FLAT CITY

The Masonic and Odd Fellows clubs at Flat City have procured and fitted up what was formerly the meat market on Front street, and it forms commo- dious club room. Rev. Dr. Young has provided it with tables and seats loaned him by Mir. Webber, and IS sending to it supply of reading matter. He will hold his services there every other Sunday during the winter. There will be preaching service there tomorrow
 evening at s o'clock. Service at Charles Strandberg's on Flat creek at , D. m.
 Everybody welcome to these services.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
MAY CUT OFF THEIR QUEUES

Pekin, Dec 8.-Prnce Chun, father of the young Emperor Pu-Yi, and regent of China, has abdicated
 An imperial edict has been published permitting the Chinese to their queues, for centuries mark of Chinese servitude and submission to their Manchu conquerors
 Ranking, Dec 8.-The rebels are in complete con trol of the city and perfect order prevails
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
OLDTIMERS TAKEN OVER TRAIL,

Tuesdays meeting of Camp Flat No. 25, A. B., was particularly interesting trom the fact that three oldtimers were taken over the trail. They are Eddie Anderson, Martin Moran and Frank Chew.
 The initiation was followed by an irnpromptu entertainment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
ONLY PROSPECTS AT RUBY CAMP

Although it has been rumored about town during the past week that pay has been found on three creeks in the Ruby camp, d letter received by Mrs Gilmore, of the Gilmore House, states that Shea and partners have merely good prospects, and not pay as reported.
 All kinds of candies and fruits. Ice cream made to order at Caps Place.
 Staley underwear. H. Boas, clothier.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
MUNDAY AND SHIELDS
 CHARGED WITH FRAUDS

Washington, Dec. S. The su- preme court has decided that Charles Munday and Archie Shields must stand trial for alleged frauds i'll connection with Alaska coal lands.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
ALASKA DELEGATE
 REACHES SEATTLE

Seattle, Dec 8 8-Delegate James Wickersham has arrived here ell route 10 Washington, D C. He will address a meeting of Seattle business men on Alaskan affairs before he leaves for the East.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
WIRELESS BREVITIES

Federal Inspector of Steamboats Bir- mingham is dead at San Francisco.
 Joseph NJ. Brown, Democratic gov ernor of Georgia, swept the entire state at the gubernatorial primaries and is certain of re- election.
 Senator Guggenheim has again an- nounced that he will not be B candidate for reelection.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
4. B. DANCE WAS WELL ATTENDED

The dance held in the A. B. hall last Thursday was we'll patronized and most enjoyable. The music, supplied by Kemp's orchestra, consisted of four pieces. and came in for great amount of commendation for the manner in which the programme was rendered.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
JOE RILEY MAKES 4 RECORD

J. E. Riley, the wsll-known Otter creek layman, created new record for the Seward trail on his way Out side. First over the trail this winter with dog team, he covered the dis tance between here and Seward in sixteen days, beating Doc Mading's last season's record by two days.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
ENTERTAINS BABIES OF IDITAROD

Last Saturday, in honor of Master J. w. Ryan, Mrs. Chesley entertained five visiting babies, accom- panied by their mothers, Mesdarnes Wood, Cur rin, Larson, Smith and Bagoy, to a dainty lunch and music from the graphophone. It proved to be very enjoyable affair. During the after noon the babies pictures were taken by Miss Tjerrstrom, and the results showed that Iditarod babies "can't be beat"
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
NOME, MAIL DELAYED

Nome, Dec Owing to lack of snow and consequent hard trails the first mail for the Outside via Unaiakleet and Fair banks is a month later this year than it has been for many seasons Weather in this section is clear, cold and exceptionally dry.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
ALDERMAN IS PROSPECTING NOV

D. s McDonell, member of the Iditarod town council, is prospect ing on the Pack Mule association at the mouth of Black creek. He proposes to mine there next season,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
!. Q. Q. P.

The Pioneer Odd Fellows Club will meet at Flat City Wednesday evening, Dec l3, at S:30 o'clock. All Odd Eel lows in the district are invited to at tend,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
CASH REGISTER NEXT

Cincinnati, Dec 8 The federal authorities have instituted proceed ings against the National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, alleging that it is trust within the meaning of the Sherman anti trust law, and therefore should be dissolved
 Mendham's prices on everything in the store at cost. Your opportunity.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

A. B. Ferguson returned from the kuskokwim Thursday. He requested not to be quoted further than that there have been large Democratic gains in that region.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

Let us quote you prices on outfits. Everything absolutely guaranteed. Northern Commercial Company.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
KENNEL CLUB MEETING.

A meeting of members of the Idita- rod Kennel club will be held at the Budweiser parlor tonight Saturday. at 8 o'clock. Business important.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

Select Outside Lumber, COT rugated iron and roofing paper at Ross x Nes- tors.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09
NOTICE

". II. Mendham closes his store and qetres from business between Christ mas and New Year. Please call for work left.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-09

Shed the skin that'sdead with good steam or turkish bath at the Caribou Bath and Lodging House.