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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1911.
SHOULD TRUST THE PEOPLE.

It appears to be the opinion OF a
majority OF the members OF the twelfth
sssembly-or the opinion OF the In.
auences that control their action
that the people of Montana should
not be given the opportunity to
nominate their public officials by
direct vote, % we'll as to elect them.
The political platforms of the several
parties have recognized the propriety
and justice Of this proposed change Ia
our election laws, and have pledged
their legislative candidate to support
it; but there is an evident purpose to
disregard this promise, and to perpetu'
ate the present deceptive convention
jobbery.
The republican senate and demo.
cratic house OF the twelfth assembly
having disagreed as to the provisions
of direct primary lava situation
encouraged on former occasions by
influences that are opposed to any
law of that nature-a conference COM
mittee has given birth to q compro-
mise measure which proposes to give
the people an opportunity to express
their choice for United States senator.
It's provisions contemplate pledges
from legislative candidates In which
they obligate themselves to support
the popular lchoice for senator, and
remove the possibility of q senatorial
deadlock; but thel great objection to
the proposediplan is that it provides
for the nomination of sen atorial can.
didates by party conventions.
The permits nomin atoms
by the petition method, but any one
who Is familiar with political affairs
knows that-except under unusual
conditions-a candidat nominated by
petition is at q greatldis adv antage in
q contest against the nominee who is
supported by the~::machinery OF a po-
litical organization.
The nomin alton of senatorial candi'
dates by party conventions would
place additional power in the hands
of machine politicians and others who,
by devious and crooked methods, ma
nipulate the proceedings of such bod
les. Political conventions of eacl
party in recent years form an exhibit
that should discourage q proposition
to place the nomination of senatorial
candid ates at their disposal. TIT
average state convention of any pc
litical party cannot be considered
superior to the average Legislative
assembly in thelmatter of intelligence
integrity, or regard for the welfare o
the general public.
The real thing in direct primar,
legislation calls for q law that give
the people OF Montana an opportunit!
TO vote upon the nomination of aspi
rants for every public Office, iron
United States senator down to con
stable. That is the popular idea Q
the meaning Of q direct primary
Such q departure from old-time meth
DDS would deprive machine politician
and corporate interests:of some of th
power they nowDpossess, and that 1
the reason why 1t 10 90 difficult to Ct
cure the desired:reform.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
Furniture Department

Perhaps you are going to refurnish your
house this spring. If you are, come in and
see our line of Furniture. 1t will help you
decide what you want. Our buyer is now
east purchasing a car of the most modern,
newest, up-to-date furniture that can be
bought or ever has been shown in Fort Ben
ton. We are agents for the famous Hoosier
Kitchen Cabinets--something very useful. If
you try one you will wonder how you ever got
along so long without it.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
Harness Department

To the farmer or rancher who will need
anything in Harness, Saddles. Blankets, etc.,
we would like to say that a visit to our Har-
ness Department will convince you that we
can save you money on your harness pur-
chases.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
Clothing Department

No matter what you want in %up-to-date
clothing, Powers Clothing Department has it.
The latest styles in Spring Suits, Hats, Shoes,
Shirts, Ties, etc., will be On display in this
department. Agents for the Walk Over shoes.
See our spring styles now on display.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
Grocery Department

Come to our Grocery Department when you
want the best Staples or Fancy Groceries.
We have spared no expense in making this
department so that it is a pleasure for our
customers to buy their groce ries of us.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
Lumber Department

No doubt you are going to do some building
this spring. Now is a good time to figure on
your lumber. Glad to have you come to our
lumber office any time and go over your re-
q%uirements. We feel sure we can be of SER
vice to you.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01

Blank forms for making annual re.
ports of corporations on sale ct the
River Press Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
Sheep For Sale.

About 100 head of heavy shearing, breeding
ewes for April ! delivery. Extrc we'll wintered
at East butte, In the Sweet Grass hills. VIII
cell or rent my range.
LOUIE SARGENT, Alma. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
Seed Department

1t is nearly time to order Spring Seeds. We
will handle a full line of both field and garden
seeds. Our advice is to order early so that if
we haven't got what you want we can get it
before seeding time.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
Hay, Grain and Feed Dept.

Our Grain and Feed Department handles
a complete line of Hay, Oats, Corn, Wheat,
Bran, Shorts, Chop Feed, etc. We can save
you money on yourfeed bills. Money saved
on this item means quite an amount.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-01
PREPARE FOR SPRING

You will soon be getting ready to buy
your Spring supplies. The T. G. Power &
Bro. Ltd, Department Store is a good place
to get the Best Goods at the Lowest Prices
o%btainable in Fort Benton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
NEBRASKA MAY GET PLACE
Consideration of Scott Resolution Put
Off Indefinitely.
FIELD OPEN FOR THIS STATE
Nebraska Delegation, II II Agrees
Upon Man, May Name Successor
TO Captain IL. e.
Palmer.
CFrom a staff Correspondent }

WASHINGTON. May l7.-(Specal Tele-
gram. )-senator Warren several weeks ago
presented a Joint resolution to the senate
naming ex-senator Nathan B. Scott Of
West Virginia to fill the vacancy on the
board Of managers of soldiers homes Gre
eated by the death OF Captain Henry +.
Palmer of Omaha. Senator Brown hap
pened to be out of the chamber at the
time the resolution was presented. but upon
being advised of the contents Of the reso-
luton moved that It be laid upon the table,
which amounted to holding UP the resolu-
ton and postponing action.
Today he. called up the resolution and
succeeded in postponing its consideration
indefinitely, which amounts practically to
killing the resolution.
This leaves the field open for Ne
braskan in all probability, If the delegation
can get together on a man.
In the event Nebraska cannot agree the
South Dakota delegation will endeavor to
secure the place in view of the location
Of the Battle Mountain sanitarium at Hot
Springs, in that state, and which was really
child of Captain Palmer.
There is an interesting story in connec-
ton with the nomination Of ex-senator
Scott to the vacancy, rumor having II
that the president asked Senator Warren
TO bring about the selection Of Scott, II
possible.
The action Of the senate, however today
would seem to indicate that Senator Scoti
Is wholly out of 1t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
Roads Do Not Have to
Counterfeit Results of
Natural Conditions
Exhaustion of Local Supply of Raw
Material Not Reason for Reduction
of Charges from Other Points.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Interstate
Commerce commission held that no legal
obligation rests upcn an interstate carrier
TO counteract the result of natural condi-
tons by a reduction of its freight rates"
The National Refining company, an in
dependent oil producing concern Of Ohio,
cLerates a refinery at Findlay, o. The ex-
haustion Of supply Of crude petroleum near
Findlay induced II to develop oil wells at
Flatrock Ill. The crude oil is shipped from
Tlatrock TO Findlay at a rate OF 1874 cents
a hundred pounds which the refining com
pany urged is excessive. In holding that
the rate was reasonable, the commission
says that the exhaustion Of the supply OF
raw material near at hand must sooner or
later be experienced by every manufactur-
ing enterprise OF this nature"
Saturday afternoons. when allowed as
business half holidays, must be considered,
according to a decision today Of the Inter
state Commerce commission as a part OF
the free time" for loading or unloading
shipments under the uniform demurra ge
rules. TIE decision was rendered in the
case OF the COMMERCIAL exchange of Phila-
Jelphia against the Pennsylvania railroad.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
STATEHOOD BILLS IN HOUSE
Debate on New Mexico and Arizona
Will Last Through Thursday.
MANY WANT TO MAKE SPEECHES
Amendment Requiring Another vote
in Arizona on the Recall of
Judges IL the Main
Igsue.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE house joint
statehood resolution to admit Arizona and
New Mexico continued today with the pros
pect that discussion probably would not
be terminated before tomorrow night.
Before the debate Logan, however, there
was considerable informal discussion on
the democratic side over the action Of the
rules committee in moving the adoption
Of the Sugar trust resolution of inquiry
and nominating the special committee.
Chairman Henry of the rules committee
was ready today to take up the question
with possible modifi s3tions of the plan Of
choosing the commitEe ,-
Democratic leaders who had hoped TO
dispose of statehood in two days ct most
were surprised to learn that sc many on
both sides wished to speak The amend
ment requiring the people of Arizona to
vote again en- the recall of the judiciary is
the chief subject of discussion on one hand,
while many republicans oppose resubmlt-
ting the constitution OF New Mexico with
q proposed amendment because Arizona is
held back.
Democratic members Of the ways and
means committee resumed consideration cf
the wooden schedule Of the tariff bill. At
the meeting Monday one member referred
to the study class of wools' The mem
bers we're given long Lists Of figures bear
ing on importations and revenues derived
from wool.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
Packers Plead Rule
of Reason in Motion
to Reopen the Case
Supreme Courts Decision That Word
Unreasonable" Must Be Read Into
Sherman Act Gives Excuse,

CHICAGO. May 17.--Judge George A.
Carpenter In the United States district
court today refused to hear oral Argument
from attorneys Tor the indicted Chicago
meat packers on their plea for a hearing
on the demurTers Judge Carpenter over
ruled May IA He gave them week to
file briefs
The formal motion filed yesterday vas
not amplified in any way in view OF
Judge Carpenters ruling and nothing fur
ther in the way Of outlining their course
win be presented by the packers until the
briefs are filed.
On the grounds that the federal supreme
courts Standard OIL decision overrules
United States District Judge Carpenter
decision Of May Il in the beef packers
case here, attorneys for the packers yes
terdAy filed a motion for permission to Ap-
pear and re-argue the demurrers which
Judge Carpenter overrulsd.
The whole matter again IL hung on the
question of what is reasonable" and what
is "unreasonable' restraint Of trade 1.
was the supreme courts dictum that IN
effect the word unreasonable" must bs
read into the Sherman antitrust law, which
gave the beef attorneys their excuse for
request to reopen the demurrer argument
The attorneys included that argument
whom they presented their demurrers, ir
what they claim is almost the identtca
language OF the supreme courts STANDARD
Oh decision. but the court held agains
this reasoning. They now appear to asI
the court to admit 1t erred, In the ligh
OF such application to the case as the OF
decision may have.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
Ten Young Doctors
Get Diplomas from
Uni of Nebraska
Dr.. de Nancrede of the University Of
Michigan to Deliver the
Address.

DR.. de Nancrede, professor Of surgery In
the medical department of the University
OF Michigan will deliver the address az
the commencement of the University OF
Nebraska medical department Thursday
night in the First Congregational church
Dr. de Nancrede is one OF the most IA
nous surgeons in the west and Is an
eminent medical authority Ten young
men will be graduated from the depart
ment. They are:
Arno A Ball. Aurora; Herman Bocken,
Harlan la Frank A. Burnham, PaWnee
city; Larue w Frank, Arapahoe; Ray
Martin, Fairfield Martin T Sward.
Omaha; willis II. Taylor, Vtlltsca. Ia
Winnifred Tucker, Lincoln; Archibald w
Ward. Stockville Reginald N. Wildish,
Aurora.
The board of regents Of the University
of Nebraska viii meet in Omaha today
and win attend the exercises
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
Taft'S Reference
to Small
Men Causes Gossip
Speech of Executive Referring to Elk.
clusion of Prominent Men from
Clubs Attracts Attention.

WASHINGTON. May Washington
was discussing with a good deal of zest
today some references made by President
Taft in a speech at the Jewish temple last
night ito small-headed men" in prominent
clubs who display their greatness by
blackballing men Of Importance proposed
for membership.
The presidents references were taken TO
apply directly to the recent exclusion from
club in this city Of a prominent New
York congressman and several newly
elected senator's. The congressman In
question is a particular friend OF the preai-
dent
In his speech the president said:
II believe and am proud OF the fact that
the Jews in America enjoy an equality that
they have in only a few other countries of
the world. l don't mean to say that there
are not racial prejudices here; l don't
mean to say that the small-headed men
who occasionally get into directory mani
fest their greatness by using a black ball
and shutting out men of Importance i'm
the country But, my friends, while It is
aggravating and exasperating, still IL Is
not the worst thing that could happen l
have had it happen to friends of mine -
Gentiles-who have been kept out Of clubs
by people who are not worthy TO button
their shoes, and who have no standing
save in clubs.
1t is aggTRvating, l agree, but a man
Is what he Is by reason of his respect for
himself. and II he knows that some one
who affects to snub him and look down on
him is not worthy. he will have the advan-
tage over his small-brained and narrow
minded critic always"
1t became known today that Brigadier
General Clarence r. Edwards of the bureau
Of insular affairs. an intimate friend of
President Taft; Lieutenant Colonel Charles
l.. McCawley OF the marine corps, formerly
White House aide, and Captain T. NJ
Potts of the navy have resigned their Off
cial positions with the Metropolitan club
one Of the most exclusive in this city
General Edwards and Captain Potts were
members Of the board OF governors and
Colonel McCawley was secretary of the
club.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
MAJORITY Is FINALLY AGREED
Underwood Comes to Rescue of the
Committee.
PLEADS WITH FELLOW MEMBERS
l.epublicans Chido Majority Over
Change of Policy.
RAINEY MAKES EXPLANATION
Representative oImsteRd of PennsyI-
vania Resigns Because One of
Companies to BE PrObed was
in His District.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-After a days
fight over the proposal to elect the sugar
investigating committee nominated by
Chairman Henry Of the oules committee
the democrats of the house came together
and elected the committee practically with
out dissent Il consists Of these members:
Representatives Hardwick. Georgia, chair
man; Garrett, Tennessee; Sulzer. New
York; Jacoway, Arkansas; Raker, Cali
fornia; Malby. New York; Fordney, Michi-
gan; Madison, Kansas Kinds, Maine.
The union Of democratic forces came
after conciliating words by those who at
tackled Mr.. Henry and his resolution yes
terday and after Democratic Leader Under
wood had urged the election of the com
mittee named by Mr. Henry.
Republicans chlded the democrats with
having gone back on their proposal 10 Sc
lect all committees by caucus nominations.
Republican Leader Mann said the commit
tee incident had shown the deslrability of
leaving committee appointments to the
speaker. Mr.. Rainey of Illinois countered
this for the democrats, making an ex-
haustive review OF the situation.
The resolution for an investigation of
American Sugar Refining company was
passed last week. Representative Olmstead
of Pennsylvania, who was elected to the
special committee 70 investigate the United
States Steel corporation, resigned today,
saying one OF the companies whose affairs
were 10 be investigated was located in his
district and he preferred not to serve on
the committee.
MIR. Henry declared today that he had
not nominated the committee as chairman
OF the rules committee. but as a private
individual.
se1hara a -.
cratic caucus of any powers" he said. IF
! have to be subjected to such criticism. I
give warning that shall not hesitate to
discuss things as plainly as 1 see them.
Gentlemen who are opposing this action
must come out with their motives"
This provoked sharp queries from Rep
resentatives Fitzgerald Of New York and
Richardson Of Alabama. both democrats.
az 70 what afr. Henry meant by sIsb state
ments. -
IF the gentleman from Texas knows Of
any combination or Influence at work on
this side. he should make such knowledge
public" said Mr. Richardson. Mr.. Henry
ala not know OF any such combination
Representative BrousBard OF ISouisiana
declared the proposed committee included
five members from beet sugar raising
states. but none from Louisiana. where the
sugar trust is alleged TO control affairs
He referred to Mr.. Henry's nomlpation Of
the appointed committee as an exhibition
OF 'incognito statesmanship'' that left nS
possibility OF fixing the responsibility fol
naming the committee.
Representative Martin of Colorado demo
craD, objected TO the method OF selecting
the committee. and Representative Fitz
gerald declared the entire principle O.
democratic management OF the house wal
At stake.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
BILL FOR TWO NATIONAL
AUTOMOBILE HIGHWAYS
Representative HObsOn Would Build
Two Good Roads Across the
United states,

WASHINGTON, May IA bill provid-
ing for two national auto highways was
introduced today by Representative Hob
son. It authorizes the appointment of two
commissions, it's members from various
states. to work out two gigantic improve
ments, one a highway to extend from the
Atlantic to the Pacific ocean along the
S5th parallel Of north latitude the other
to extend from Canada to Mexico on a line
near the sd meridian west from Wash
ington.
These highways the bin provides, shall
he known respectively as the National
East-w West Auto highway and the National
North South Auto highway
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
To Test Extradition
of ]. ]. Mon Namara
Attorney for Union Labor Leader
Files Suit in Circuit Court at
indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS. May H.-Henry Sey-
fried. attorney for ]. J. McNamars. SEQ
retary- treasurer of the International Iron
Workers union. brought suit today In the
circuit court hero to determine II Police
Judge Collins had proper jurisdiction In
turning over MoNamara TO the California
authorities April q, when McNamara was
arrested and hurried out Of the state. In
the suit It is alleged that the extradftion
proceedings of McNamara were irregular
and the attorney asked that the action be
set aside
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
Amateur Aviator
Dead at Los Angeles
A. v. Hardle. of Ohio Killed While
Trying Out New Car on
Dominguez Field.

Los ANGELES, MAY IA. V Hardle.
an amateur aviator, was killed at Domin-
guez field today while trying out an aero
plane. Hardle came here recently from
Ohio and had made several successful
flights,
Hardle, who was about 30 years old had
biplane built here and made his first
flight yesterday Against the advice OF his
instructors. Hardie went up again today
and when at height OF about 100 feet lost
control Of the machine and plunged to the
ground. His body was badly mangled.
Hsrdle recently came here from Mar
sellles. o
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
BRANDENBURG ON THE STAND
Omaha Man Charged with Murder of
step-Father Says He Acted I'm
Belf-Defe fense.

DAVENPORT, Ia, May T-Rudolph
Brandenburg, accused Of numbering his
step father. Claus Muenter took the stand
in his own defense today and said that
during their quarrel Muenter rushed at him
and that not until then did he fire the
shots which caused Muenter's death
Brandenburg denied that he told the police
that he had come home from Omaha with
the intention Of killing Muenter II he did
not treat his wife (Brandenourg' mother)
better
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
REJECT HENRY AND EDWARD
Says Neither Monarch Founded
Church.

CLEVELAND. O.. May liking Henry
VII and King Edward VI OF England
were repudiated a. founders OF the Angll-
can church and school histories recording
such as the truth were scored at todAys
session Of the Episcopal diocese Of Ohio.
in convention here.
A commission 10 investigate was Ap-
pointed. with Rev. Frank Du Moulin. dean
OF Trinity cathedral. chairman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
MRS. MARGARET WELLER DEAD
First Woman 20 Operate Typewriter
Passes Away in 81. Louis
Hospital.

ST. LOUIS. May ls.-Mrs. Margaret A.
Weller. the first woman 10 operate . type
writer, died at the Jewish hospital today.
She was IS years old. She was the wife
OF Charles f. Weller a veteran court re-
porter here. The machine was sent in
1867 by its inventor, r. Latham Sholes OF
Milwaukee, TO Mr.. Weller. who was an
intimate friend with the view OF testing
nOtes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
R0ME'S VINEYARD OPENS
SUMMER SEASON TONIGHT
High ClaAs Moving Pictures and
Vaudeville VIII he Given
Each Evening.

Rome's vineyard opens tonight. The out
door season is really upon Omaha and
Rome Miller win celebrate by throwing
open his vineyard which is run In connee-
ton with the Rome hotel.
Beginning next Tuesday evening II Is
proposed to install a hlgh-grade moving
picture show and a vaudeville performances
with two or three shows each evening
Husters orpheum orchestra has been
secured TO provide the music for the vine
yard
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-18
DETAILS OF LAST CONFERENCES
Plans Made Earlier I'm Day Are
Changed.

Changed.
JUARDZ, May 17.-In response TO a re-
quest from the Mexican government,
Provisional President Francisco l. Madero.
jr., ana his cabinet gathered at II o'clock
today to formulate a final peace agree
ment which is to be submitted by teie-
graph by Judge Carbajal today to Presi-
dent Diaz and his cabinet.
change In the procedure of the nego-
tiations has been made. but It win hasten
rather than delay the restoration Of peace
in Mexico. At first il was thought that
as soon as an agreement was reached on
the principal basis, the naming Of three
cabinet portfolios and fourteen governor
ships, an immediate armistice for the entirO
country would be proclaimed There 10
practically a mutual acceptance now OF the
principal points, but instead Of a point-by-
point ratification, II has been decided to
have the. rebels submit their program In
fun for blanket ratification by the govern
ment.
The ratification will be colncident with
the announcement of an armistice. The
signing in Juarez OF the agreement itself
In few days by Judge Carbajal and the
representatives whom the insurrectos may
name will end the armistice and q nor