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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
EXPENSES OF CAMPAIGNS.

Large sums are necess airy to handle
political campaigns, but good business
Judgment is more valuable IN the end.
Every political party upon entering
q campaign has for its object the
education of the voters, but often this
very meritorious object is forgotten
and the campaign turned into q system
OF petty graft, says the Spokesman.
Review.
When election time comes around
there are thousands of petty politicians
-hsngers.on-who expect campaign
jobs because they have carried the
party label on their back ever since
father or grandfather voted for Abra-
ham Lincoln or Andrew Jackson.
They all want to be party workers.
Their promises and claims are prolific.
II they could deliver according to their
promises they would be available az.
sets. But everyone knows they can
not deliver. But they claim . right to
draw q part Of the campaign fund as
party workers, precinct organizers,
and what-nots.
And thus is money equandered.
Many of the so-called political raj
lies are utterly useless. Some un'
known speaker who can not attract q
crowd, gathers around him q handful
of people who already think just as he
does. He crates for an hour or 90,
is cheered and the rally is pronounced
q success.
But how many converts did he make:
Probably not one.
These meetings are often nothing
more than q %joliication meeting,
where a few of the faithful gather, re-
vive their spirits, and the great voting
body plods along zone the wiser and
perhaps considerably happier than
had 1t been there.
1t Is time the political parties elm
mated these campaign jobs, did away
with the hangers-on, conduct their
headquarters in q businesslike way
and do an actual educational work.
The people want to learn. In the end
it is the peoples money the campaign
managers spend. Give the people
some return.
With q little common sense and
business judgment campaign mana
gers will find that o. will 90 a. fa1
as 90 uuder the old system of party
'spoils,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
THE HuMORlST IN POLITICS

The clown has no place in public
life, but the humorist has not seldom
played a distinguished part in politics
and frequently been helped In his
political career by the gift OF humor.
The nomination Of Job E. Hedges for
the governorship of New York brought
the matter to the surface again, for
Hedges is q humorist and a politician.
In this matter it is the personal
equation that counts. Humor Is q
good servant to the politician, but q
bad master. The public man who let's
fun or joking or story telling or wit
run away with him does not get far
or finds hard, slow shedding. Lin.
coins humor was a political asset, be-.
cause it was the barb that edged and
drove home his shafts of wisdom, but
"Sunset' Cox and Proctor Knott
overdid the humorous in their political
speaking and paid the consequences
In the public failing to render justice
to their solid qualities.
The author of "Peck's Bad Boy"
however, was nominated for governor
Of republican Wisconsin by the demo-
Gratis In 1890, partly on the strength
of his humorous fame, and swept the
state thai time and In 1892. Repre-
sentative Littleton of the First con.
gressionsl district OF New York, which
normally Is republican by 5000 ma
jority, turned 1t into q democratic one
of nearly 5000, largely through the
aid of his humorist faculty. Speaker
Reed was no less than the tsar of the
popular branch of congress because
he had the shrewdest wit Of all thu
members there in his time. Senator
James of Kentucky, whose recent cpl
gram on President Taft: "He doe
everything wrong and generally OF
Friday" made the country chuckle
his q firm grip on the voters OF Ken
lucky.
Humor or wit consists in turnin,
consistent thought upside down or i
departing from it. The wit or humor
ist has to know what symmetrica
thought is and be able to measur
the judicious degree Of departure fror
it. He must be q dancer on an intel
lectusl tight rope. He needs cor
science, experience and knowledge c
men, inetinctive tact in handling al
dieuces, himself and his theme. Vie
the humorist is strong in these qua
tiles and has brains to boot, he ma
safely venture to be humorous g
witty in his political speaking
SpOkesman.Review.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Taft Retains Good humor.

CINCINNATI, O., Nov. Given in
moments when it became apparent
that Governor Wilson vas going to
sweep the country, President Taft did
not forget his philosophy and good
humor. Here is q story of how the
president looked at the situation at
the time, told by Q friend today:
"We've got to find some comfort
in this" the president is reported to
have said. I'll be very glad to ride
down Pennsylvania-.av avenue with Gov.
ernor Wilson. It would not have
been so easy II things had been differ.
ent, but I would have taken the ride
Just the came"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Roosevelt Makes Statement.

OYSTER BAY. Nov. 6.-Shortly be.
fore midnight Colonel Roosevelt made
the following statement:
1.-THE American people by q big plu.
rality have decided in favor of Mr..
Wilson and the democratic party
Like all good citizens 1 accept the re.
suit with entire good humor and con-
tentment. As for the progressive
cause I can only repeat what I hav'
already said so many times: The fal
Of the leader for the time being ia o
little consequence, but the cause itsel
most in the end triumph, for its triumph
ia essential to the we'll being OF tn
American people,"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Opening Of Dam Postponed.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 6.-Omcial
notice was received here today from
Washington that the time for opening
the Roosevelt dam and Salt river ir-
rigation project had been extended to
December l, 1918. The fret payment
OF over $40. 600, 900 to be made by
ranchers we're also extended to one
year from that date. Under the pre-
vious ruling these payments would
have become due in August, 1913. The
Roosevelt dam work was completed
two years ago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
BRYAN For Cabinet Officer.

CHICAGO, Nov. There appeared
little doubt in western democratic
headquarters that William J. Bryan
would be rendered practically q choice
of any Office within the gift OF the
president and many protested to be-
lieve that he positively would be the
secretary Of state. Joseph Davis.
western manager, left today for New
Jersey, where he will report to Mr.
Wilson the result OF the western cam
paign. Democratic headquarters viii
be closed tomorrow, save q email
force for checking up.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
The River Press
Published every Wednesday Morning
bH the River Press Publish
ing Company.
A VICTORY.

The election of Woodrow Wilson,
the democratic presidential candid ate,
was almost q foregone conclusion
after the development of q serious
split in the republican forces. With
the democratic party united, and the
two divisions of the republican party
fighting each other, it did not require
the foresight of an expert political
prophet to anticipate the probable
result.
A democratic administration will
take charge of national affairs nex'
March, after sixteen consecutive yeare
of republican management, and 1t will
find Uncle Sans business in good
shape. 1t is hoped the new president
and his advisers will exercise such
good judgment that there will be nc
halt in the general prosperity OF the
American p~eople-that the applica.
ton of untried or discredited theories
will not be attempted without due con.
sideration of their probable effect.
The election returns indicate that
more than one.half of the American
voters d%istrusted Mr.. Wilson's ability
to successfully guide the ship OF state
during the next four years, but 1t il
quite possible they we're mistaken
The view of q candidate for Office,
taken during the progress OF q siren.
uous political campaign, is seldom a
fair and correct estimate of his ability
and other qualifc atoms. The voter
is apt to magnify the virtues and the
capacity of his favorite candid ate,
aud to disregard Or fail TO appreciate
commendable traits of character In
the candid ate of the political opposi'
ton. Mr.. Wilson may not be the
personifcstion Of all that has been
claimed for him by his friends and
enthusiastic supporters, but he Ger.
tainly cannot be the kind of American
citizen portrayed by politicians who
sought to accomplish his defeat.
Those who r politically opposed
10 the president-elect must await de.
velopments before concluding that his
election was q national disaster. It
may prove otherwise. Victory brings
responsibility, and whatever program
in national affairs was contemplated
by the candidate, or tentatively
promised In the platform of his party
regard for the welfare of the nation
will restrain any effort to enact legis'
lation that would be harmful to the
country at large.
If Mr.. Wilson, as president, gives
the American people a safe and sane
administr ation-simila r to that Of his
predecessor in ofice-there will be nc
reason to regret the result of the
recent election.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
MAY DIVIDE TURKEY.
European Powers Concerned Over
Result Of War.


LONDON, Nov. 5.-The great powers
OF Europe are aligning themselves on
either side of a very sharp line regard.
ing the future of the Balkan states.
Public opinion In England, France
and Russia is that the allies should
have the territory which they have
conquered, and Russia, particularly
has warned Turkey that conditions
could only become worse should
further disaster occur.
On the other side are Austria.H Hun.
gary. Germany and Italy. Austria.
Hungary, which after all is the most
directly interested, being the nearest
neiehbor to the Balkan states, will
not, it is believed, sit quietly by and
see the Bulkan league establish itself
across her path to the Aegean sea, In
which direction her trade is expand
Ing, while at the same time the Ser
VANS spread to the Adriatic sea. The
Austrian government points out that
the Albanisns are az much . nation
as any of the allies and that Albania
should be reserved for the Albanians.
The first sign OF d%issension among
the Balkan allies themselves comes In
q dispatch from Belgrade, In which i,
is said the Servians are beginning to
declare that the ''autonomous AL.
bania" which was agreed upon before
the war started now has faded away
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
PUBLIC LAND AND MINING
CASES.

If YOU are interested in any contest
or any matter befo~e the Interior De-
partrnent, write t. Clark & Wright,
regist ed land lawyers, oo2 F Street
N. W. Opposite Genl Land Office,
Washington, D. c. Free information
about contests and where to obtain
scrip, locatable upon public lands,
without residence or cultivation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
The Fort Benton Sanitarium

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Graduate nurses and modern med.
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Rates from $500 per week up,
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For particulars address
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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
FRANK SAYRE
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE
Franklin St., Opposite Court House
Fort Benton, Montana

The WEEKLY RIVER PREsSis q good
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in the east. 1t will save you the trou'
BILE OF writing letters
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-01
Head Of Justice Department In
cenSed at Expulsion of Negro
Assistant BY Executive Com
mittee of Organization.
ACTION DENOUNCED AS
ARROGANCE OF POWER
Forty-Seven Hundred Lawyers
Receive Spirited Letter De-
claring William H, Lewis Vic
tim of Race Prejudice,

IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire.
Washington. Feb. pa decision
by the executive committee of the
American Bar Association to Dust
William II. Lewis, Il negro and an as
Isistant attorney general of the United
States from the membership in the bar
association. has aroused Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham to the defense of
his assistant.
In a spirited letter sent to each OF
the 4,700 members of the association
the attorney general charges the eX-
ecutive committee with an arrogance
of power unwarranted by the body's
constitution lin order to crafty a race
prejudice entertained by some of its
members.
The attorney general points out that
Lewis was elected after he had been
regularly nominated and invited to
Join by the secretary of the associa
ton.
THE object of the association Is
statet. in the constitution to be to adj
vance the science of jurisprudence,
promote the administration of jus
tice uphold the honor OF
ths profession of the law and en-
courage c, rdial intercourse among the
murlbers o. the American Par, says
the attorney general.
ANY person fulfilling certain re-
quirements,' he continues, is eligible
for membership"
THE ACTON If tsta executive com
mittee he declares hardly can be con
sidered to tend to uphold the honor
OF the profession of the law and en-
courage the cordial intercourse
among the members of the bar. 1t
certainly does not tend TO promote
the administration Of justice"
Mr.. Wsckersham encloses with each
letter a postcard addressed to the sec
retary of the association protesting
against the committees action and
requesting its revocation. He asked
every member disapproving of the
course to sign the card.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-01
DARK ROOM CAUCUS
METHODS BRING
PROTEST
DEMOCRATS CHAFE UNDER
RULE OF FLOOR LEADER
Secrecy Shfouding Decision of
House Committee On Sugar
Schedule Makes No Hit With
Member From Louisiana.

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no, q ahsoluteiv known 10 tha demo.
Gratis themselves chairman Under.
wood ana other mombars Of The com.
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-01
DE- IA BARRE BELIEVER
IN IRON HAND POLICY

Paris, Feb. 29.-Francisco de la
bafra, formerly president of Mexico,
VINO arrived here from Switzerland
Today has declined the post of am
,oasaador to France. He said today he
inlended To return to Mexico about
March Is.
NJ. de la Barra arrived at Rome,
Sahuary "a. as the special represent
atee OF Mexico to thank the Italian
soNernment for participation i'm the
1910.
win you he a candidate for the
presidency" he was asked.
cannot answer that now" he re-
phed, for the election is more than
iour years away"
Asked for his opinion on present
pohucal conditions, NJ. de In Barra
Ny information is restricted TO
me newspaper dispatches which
NOPE are exaggerated. understand
ne situation is troubled in parts of
me country. hope that the
experience which President Madero
has ~ had during this fourth month of
A nA presidency will convince him that
ns policies should be directed To
uniting all the elements for the es-
ENLISTMENT Of ORDER
q. ne said he had every confidence in
ne LOYALTY Of the army which, dur
~ ms administration, had some
extraordinary ValOr and courage.
IN conclusion. he said:
-. trmly believe the government
Iexico of today must be conduct
~ with an iron hand and without
''ernping the law Of the land
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-01
aqua PRiETA FEARS
ATTACK FROM REBELS

Douglas, Ariz., Feb. 29.--Upon the
appearance in Douglas today Of DIR.
Emilio Uerto, said to be an escaped
convict from the Magdalena Jail and
one of the leaders of the rebel band
encamped south of Aqua Prieta, Com
missario Gales and Collector of Gus
toms Diaz of Aqua Prieta, just across
the international border. brought all
of the money and valuables in the
Mexican town to Douglas and they
were locked in the armory of the local
militia company. 1t was stated their
action was based upon the fear that
Aqua Prieta was to be attacked to-
night.
Utero stated, however, that the at
tack would not occur before tomor-
row or next day.
Il have $50 men in the mountains
below Aqua Prie,a,' said Uerto, land
will have 100 or $50 more by tomor-
row. Then, ! think, we will march
upon the city. AS there are but forty
federal soldiers there | do not antici-
pate any serious resistance"
Uerto said he was here to secure
more ammunition for his men and
laughed when asked how he would
get it across the border.
Its a long border line" he said. ,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-01
UNITED STATES MAY
PROTEST TO MADERO.

Washington, Feb. 29.--Protest will
be made by the United States to Mex
leo for the alleged anti-American dec
laration of Juan Sanches AZcona, pri-
vate secretary to President Madero.
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson, at
Mexico City today was requested by
Acting Secretary Wilson of the state
department to determine the authen-
ticity of Azcona's published state
inents and If they were authorized by
him to inform the Mexican govern
ment that such remarks from gov
..siis ss< nfficia whether speaking IN
formally or not, were likely TO inspire
antagonism against Americans in
Mexico.
The first impulse here was to ig-
more the reports Of Azcona's interview
in which he was alleged to have said
Americans would be massacred if the
United states INTERVIEWED at the bor-
der. Later. however, in long tele-
gram TO newspaper here Azcona
declared he had said intervention
means war to the death and death
would be long ways off.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-01
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT
DIVIDE HONORS IN MISSOURI

Excelsior Springs. Mo, Feb. 20. -
Amid scenes of wild disorder, Presi-
dent Taft ana Theodore Roosevelt d.
vided honors In contest for dele
gates to the national convention Al
Chicago at the Third district repuhli-
can convention. held here today, two
delegates being chosen by the follow
ers of each of these presidential can
didates.
The Roosevelt delegates are the
first in tho country to be instructed for
the former president.
The contest between the rival fac
tions developed before all the district
delegates got into the hall, When tn
Roosevelt men arrived they found the
doors harrica,lod with osvt planl;s
After their entrance had been re-
sisted for some time the Roosevelt
men finally were admitted. Then. in
a bedlam of an uproar a dual con-
vention was held.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-01

lowed him 10 victory and ara low
convinced that his leadership ~ abso-
lutely necessary 20 success Ia No
vember.
No man In direct touch With .
lltioal conditions In all parts of The
country can doubt the existence OF
the overwhelming sentiment of the
people themselves for his nomination,
In political circles Il Is no longer
"a question of doubt that in every state
where the republican voters, under
presidential preference election law.
can express their real choice OF pres
dental candidate. Coionel Roosevelt
win have every single delegate from
those states to the republican na-
tional convention.
THE only hope left To those rspub-
lleans who are opposed 10 the nomi-
nation OF Colonel Roosevelt: Is to con
troll through the prostitution OF fed
eral patronage in the democratic
states of the south. where no repuh-
lican electoral vote Is possible, the
delegates from those states toge' hpr
with delegates from some states east
of the Alleghany mountains, whore
delegates To the national convention
are named in conventions largely Goa
trolled by political bosses.
The republican voters of the greet
Vtrile republican states of the norh
and west do not purpose that their
candidate for president shall he
named by such methods
Never in tho history OF American
politics has more llagrant postitn-
tion OF the power of federal patrcn-
age been witnessed than, when re-
Gently in certain southern state, a
batch of ten federal offices was put
up at auction for future delivery To
the highest bidder In delegates to the
national republican convention. Tie
open acknowledgement that federal
patronage is being and has been with
held from duly elected and accredited
republican senators and representa-
tives i'm congress who would not
pledge personal allegiance to the ad-
ministration OF a presidential candi-
date has caused thoughtful men 20
inquire whether bribery, by the direct
use of money, is any less reprehcnsi-
bic than bribery by a prominent
office"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-01
AGED SCOUT AND INDIAN
FIGHTER DIES IN WANT

Chicago. Feb 29.-Robert Halsam,
~ years old. widely known genera
ton ago as Pony Bob" died in want
here tonight. For many years he was
famed as pony express rider and
Indian fighter throughout the west.
He was the rider who carried the
news of Abraham Lincoln's election as
president through a country beset by
hostile Indians II was this ride which
brought him greatest fame.
When the white settlers at Cold
Springs were threatened with massa-
ere in 1850, Halsam rode through
the Piute country in Nebraska and
brought aid. Twice on that trip he
shot his way through the Indian
lines.
Later the veteran held a commits
sion as scout under General Nelson
A. Miles. Colonel William F. Cody
was Halsam's chief of scouts at that
time.