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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-05-15
Allotment to Washington.

AluOuB lucSc uliOtuleutS ulc.
The naval museum, navy yard.
Washington, four dozen pieces Of Chi.
navarro, N rifle and bayonet. one cut.
lass, one silver dish, n part six inch
gun mount, one inkwell. n revolver,
one pair binoculars, one ten-inch shell
and one six-inch shell.
For navy department corridor: One
clock, n revolver, two rifles (for H.
brary), six pieces Of chinaware, six
pieces silverware, n chronometer,
n pair binoculars, M typewriter,
n watch, one telescope, II bugle
Qibrary), n boatswain's whistle and
two six-pounder she'll (for library.
For seamen gunners' school, navy
yard, Washington: One part gun sight
one range indicator, II rifle, one re
vOlyer, n magazine light and part OF
gun mechanism.
For naval observatory, Washington
One angle glass, one sextant, one bi
nocular, one chronometer, one clock
one ink well and telescope.
For Naval academy. Annapolis, Md.
One foremost, n barometer, one bi
nocular, one chronometer, one cutlass
one electric fan, six electric fittings
Six electric globes. n pipe, one sex
tant, one revolver, n rifle, one sound
ing machine, two whistles. one com
pass. one powder tank, one ten-incI
shell, one six-ircb shell, one sever
pound lead. one case Of tools and on
ships bell.
Two guns and mounts and two ter
inch shells. a sewing machine. etc
were allotted to the naval training sta
tion. North Chicago. ILL.,; a ladder an
70 ten-inch shells to the naval traiI
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-05-15
DISTRIBUTION Of
RECOVERED
Committee Performing Work
Under Direction Of War
and Navy Secretaries.
IAVING given honorable burial tt
the victims Of the Maine disas.
ter and to the hulk itself, the

HAVING given honorable burial tt
the victims Of the Maine disas.
ter and to the hulk itself, the
authorities have begun the dis
tribution Of the personal effects and
pieces of equipment saved from the
wreck for preservation as relics of an
important event in the history Of the
country.
The secretaries Of war and navy
are charged with the duty Of distribu'
ting the relics. Nearly all Of them are
at the Washington navy yard, having
been carried there from Havana by
the collier Leonidas and the scout cruis
er Birmingham. The secretaries in
trusted the actual distribution to Colo.
mel Edward Burr, corps Of engineers:
q. S. A., and Commander Richard H
Leigh, U. S. N. These officers have had
the matter under constant study and
consideration for several weeks past
1t was soon established that the mum.
Der and character Of the relics will be
entirely inadequate to meet the food
of applications that have come in from
cities, organizations and individuals in
Ill parts Of the country. The princi
pal demand was for guns and heavy
pieces of ordnance for monumental pur'
poses.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-05-15
LOUIE & co., Propr;etors
Bids For Bridge Timbers.

Notice is Il hereby given that the board of COM
miesioners of Chouteau county will receive
sealed bids up to the hour of 10 q. m. on June 3,
1912, for furnishing to Chouteau county at Fort
Benton, Montana, 10000 feet of bridge timbers
3x12xls. Bids to be sealed and filed with the
county clerk.
BY order of the board of county commission
ers. j. LEE SHDGW1CK, County Clerk.
Nav II. 1912,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-05-15
Odd Pieces Only Available.

As a result the applicants, numbering
more than 1000. will have to be con
tent with odd pieces Of the ships equip
m~ent-shells and arInor, crockery, sill.
verware, etc. The joint committee
already has allotted all of the principa
relics. and the secretaries of war and
navy have approved its action. BY spe-
cial direction Of congress the steel
mainmast of the Maine, with its fight,
ing top, will be erected owe the graves
of the victims Of the disaster in the Ar
lington National cemetery. Action in
that direction is suspended until it IS
known how much money will be avail
able for the purpose after the Maine
cofferdam in Havana harbor shall have
been removed.
Also by direction of congress the aft
er turret Of the Maine, with its two
ten-inch guns, has been given to the
city Of Havana and is to be erected as
a monument in one Of the principal
parks in that city. The other turret,
with it's big guns, was blown overheard
by the explosion and now lies deep IL
the mud OF Havana harbor. 1t has
been abandoned. With the exceptions
mentioned the allotment Of all the rel
les Of the Maine has been left to the
special Joint committee.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-05-15

Fine Book and Job Printing q spe
cialty at the RIVER PRESS Office
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
MISS HOWARD HOSTESS.

As "a courtesy to Mrs. John Ken
rrick Taylor Of Boston, Massachu-
sets, her sister, Miss Nellie Howard.
entertained in a delightful manner
Tuesday afternoon at her beautiful
home In North Tenth street. This was
one Of the most delightful social ev-
ents OF the mid-wintcr season. Aus
ton and bridge were played at seven
tables. The drawing room where the
guests played were beautifully and at
tractively decorated with the pink
Killarney roses Pretty vases filled
with the flowers were placed effective
~ about the agreements. There were
favors for each table. Beautiful silk par
asols In various tints were given the
fortunate ones. Those receiving the
favors were Mrs. Guy Scott. Of Toledo.
Ohio, Mrs. Florence Lodwick, Miss Ell.
zabeth Comstock. Mrs. w, w. Gaar.
Mrs. Fred Carr. Miss Rose Gennett
and Mrs. Jesse Alice.
After the game several guests came
in for luncheon which was served at
small tables placed In the dining room
The apartment was arranged through
out with Richmond roses and ferns
and presented "A bright appearance ad
ding much to the decorative motif
The tables were appointed with the
red roses and ferns. On each table
was placed a silver basket filled with
connections and nuts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
AN ANTlQUATED GUN.
"EI Camille" at West Point, a Relic OF
the Mexican War.

the Mexican War.
Among the old guns from past wars
on Trophy point there is one that Is
fondly remembered by every graduate
of the West Point Military academy.
1t is "El Camilo,' literally the camel.
a relic of the Mexican war, but dating
far back OF that.
This Anticipated piece Of ordnance.
which is three parts silver and painted
a light green. bears its name and the
royal coat of arms Of Spain over an
inscription relating that it was the
property Of the regiment OF the Golden
Fleece. commissioned under Ferdinand
and Isabella at the time when Column
bus set out on his famous voyage to
discover a new world. 1t would be
interesting to know what the Spanish
srandees would have thought If they
could have foreseen that the very can
non which probably Numbered god
speed to the explorer would one day be
captured by the unborn nation OF the
undiscovered continent to which Co
lumbus was bound. The ancient gun
was probably carried to Mexico as
part of the armament OF Spanish
ship and many years later was pressed
into service in the Mexican army,
where the "sinews Of war; were al
ways at premium. 1t was taken
at Monterey by the Americans and
sent to West Point as the most appr"-
pirate place for such an interesting
relic New York Press
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
Gard Etiquette.

I.esviu. cards instead OF calling Is
the usual procedure after going to Ell
tertaiuments. In this case there Is no
necessity 10 ask il the hostess Is at
home. but there is one exception to
this rule and that is Il dinner party
after which the guest usually makes
call on the hostess, and il Is only III the
event Of the hostess not being at home
that cards are left.
4 husbands cards are left In any
case unless the husband accompanies
his wife in making the call.
When married lady calls on Wild
ow she leaves one Of her own cards on
not finding her ut home and one OF her
husbands. IL he is not acquainted with
her. if it is her first call.
A daughter living at home has her
name printed under that OF her mother
on her visiting card. or. if there Is no
mother. under the name Of her father,
When the daughters have ceased to
be regarded as young girls and have
many friends and acquaintance OF
their own they always have visiting
cards of their own
1t Is. however. ueSiTabtc NItoN AAS'a
ers should be on visiting terms with
their daughters friends, even In these
days. when mothers and daughters
have each their own special circles. SC
it is far better for girl as long as she
Is living with her mother to have hei
name printed on her mothers cards
even II she still thinks it necessary &c
have for use in some cases her owl
private cards.
1t is very important to study the sid'
issues which may crop up on the ques
ton Of card leaving. as otherwise OF
tense may be given where none was in
tended.
After wedding receptions cards ma!
| be left. and this should never be post
poned later than one week after tn
ceremony has taken place.
When inquiries during illness ar
ma de the rule is to leave one card onl,
! for the person who is i'll or in any be
rcaveNeut.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
GOOD NEWS
To the Sufferer with rheumatism,
kiddey, Liver. Stomach and All
Nervous Troubles.
Cured by Dennis Sure. Safe, ana
Speedy Cure inc ~hiskey tonic or
Watered Remedy. Pure, Sim
Pile, Positive Cure.

Almost Free Offer. For \ few days
only the Dennis sure, safe and speedy
Rheumatism, Kidney, Liver cure. nev-
er failing, most astonishing cure, will
be sold. regular size bottles, only 10
cents To the multitude of miserable
sufferers from backache. hipache. leg
ache, headache, stomachache, pains
shooting all over the body or limbs
must be cured sure, safe and speedily
without any injury to the stomach.
Unlike most rheumatism and kidney
cures, a little two months babe can
use our remedy without any injury.
Cures also lagrippe or a bad old
cough or cold.
Your money back is not helped in
two days.
Regular size. 25 cents, now only
10 cents for Il days only.
DENNIS RHEUMATIC CURE CO,
Columbus, O.. L. S. A.
Sold at Lukens and Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
PICKED A SAFE SPOT.
He Wanted an Easy Fall If Hs Missce
tho Bio Bear,

The red bear of Asia lives in loft
mountain sOlitudeS. rarely coming be
low an altitude Of 5000 feet. For til,
great ter part OF the year he Is conten:
with a vegetarian diet and leads !;
blameess and estilnable life. but i:
the spring he becomes mischievou>
and then a man who pursues him il
his native haunts must be II mountain
eer as well as Il hunter. The follow
ing incident from Sport and Life IL
the Further HimalayIs." by r. l..
KenniOn, illustrates the double danger
My Gilgit stalker used to tell of
bear that was a terror to the go;
herds sent to Craze the village fOck:
in the Rakhiot glen. not only robbcr
but a trucculent one. who committed
his crimes in the broad light OF dal
and cared for neither man nor dog
Gul Sher encountered him when on
with T.. a noted shot from among til.
small party Of officers then at Gilgit
Behind them yawned precipice: in
front was the big beast. grunting and
slavering at the mouth. They faced
one another while men could count Il
score" and still T. did not shoot. The
bear advanced.
shoot" cried Gul Sher. but L. only
looked round over his shoulder The
bear came on. Then L. slowly put his
rife up and shot him dead through the
head.
And why had not T. shot him be
fore:" l asked.
That is what wanted to know.
the stalker said, land he told me tina
he wasA just looking for the easies
place to go down the precipice in cas-
the bear was not killed.
was sitting hearing the story a
the exact spot where it happened and
going to the edge. looked over. TIL
first thing to break fall was greer
lawn Of pine treetops 1000 feet be
low.-Youth's Companion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
Cana of Trades.

A jolly little game Tor children to
participate in of evenings after study
hour Is called 1.-The trades" and Is
played in the following manner:
Each participant chooses a trade,
which he exercises in accordance with
the style Of the trade The shoemaker
mends shoes. the carpenter saws
boards. the painter paints portrait.
the laundress washes linen in a tub
the cook stirs a cake. the locksmith
hammers a lock, and the spinner turns
a wheel.
One Of the party is chosen as leader.
Then all get into a circle. either sit
ting or standing. and begin exercising
according to their individual vocations.
When the leader tires of his or her
trade he or she quickly takes up that
Of the boy or girl seated to the right.
and instantly all leave OF their own
trade and begin initiating the move
ments of the right hand neighbor.
This throws the leadership to the play
er seated at the original leaders left.
who takes up the trade abandoned by
tie first leader. If one OF the players
makes a mistake he must pay forfeit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
MISS WILSON A GUEST.

About thirty couples enjoyed the
dance given in the Broc club rooms in
the Mouch building last night. The
music was furnished by Mitchelrs sew
en-piece orchestra of Indianapolis. The
grand march was led by MIR. and Mrs.
G. A. Neal followed by Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Brown. The ladies sold sand
wiches during the intermission. The
out -of-tOwn guests We're Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Millikan of indianapolis. Miss
es Abby Heath of Pineville, KY, Bess
Porter of Washington and Bess Meeks
of Evansville who are guests of Mar
garet GILES; Messrs. Edward Flock.
Everett Mckanaha. UT, Spinkant and
Miss Josephine Wilson of Richmond
New Castle Courier.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
needs Of Great Women.

The lady chapel Of the new Liver
pool cathedral. which was opened re-
Gently. will be adorned by magnifi-
cent scheme OF stained glass windows
in commemoration Of the deeds OF
good women, All the famous women
Of the Old and New Testaments are
Commen,orated in some way IN the
scheme, but perhaps the most interest
ing innovations are the windows com
memorating the deeds of great women
Of recent times The list is as follows;
Mary Co,let and all prayerful wo-
men.
Louise Stewart and all the noble
army OF martyrs.
Christina Rossetti and all sweet
singers.
Grace Darling and all courageous
maidens.
DR.. Alice Marvel aud all who have
laid down their lives for their sisters =.
Catherine Gladstone and all loyal
hearted wives.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning and all
who have seen the infinite In things
Josephine Butler and ull brave cham
pions Of purity.
Annie Hindcrer aud all missionary
pioneers
Margaret G.Molphin and all who
have kept themselves unspotted IN u
corrupt world.
Angela Burdett -Coutts and all Al
,noners of the King Of heaven.
Mother Cecile and all women LOVING
and large hearted In counsel.
Elizabet Fry and all pitiful women.
Agnes Jones and all devoted nurses
Queen Victoria and all noble queens
Lady Margaret Banfort and all pa
troncsses of sacred learning.
Mary Rogers (stewardess Of the Stel-
| la) and all faithful servants.
Ann Clougn and all true teachers.
Mary Somervlile aud all earnest stu
dents.
| Susannah Wesley aud al devoted
mothers.-PreSbyt terrain.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
GIVEN A SURPRISE.

Miss Hilda. Moller was pleasantly
surprised last evening at her home
in South Seventh street by several OF
her friends. The evening was spent
plaving "rhum" After the game the
hours were spent socially and lunch
con in several courses was served. The
party was composed of Miss Irene
Shaefer, Miss Cecilia Blinker. Miss
Ruby Steinbrink, Miss Lucille Epping,
Miss Hilda Moller. Mrs. George Cox,
Mr.. Herbert Stevenson and Mr.. George
Sierie.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
Sample Bottle Often
Proves Beneficial.

Some time ago | was afflicted with
kidney and bladder trouble and was
unable to obtain any relief from other
medicines SO sent for sample bottle
OF your Swamp-Root. | received SO
much benefit from this small bottle
that / purchased a large bottle of the
druggist. l. continued the use Of Or,
kilmer's SwampRoot until | regard
ed myself as cured and am now in
very good health. ! recommended it
to neighbor who has used it with
the same results.
! regard your remedy, Swamp-Root
as preparation that will DO all you
claim for it.
MRS. ALBERT STEINER,
Cressona, Pa.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
The Week End Visit.

There are few lives whose routine
excludes the week end visit and few
such excursions that do not call for
careful planning beforehand and for
some thought and self restraint while
the excursion lasts.
The woman who sets forth upon one
Of these little trips will naturally de-
sire both to look and to feel her best
and brightest But it is not always
easy to do this, because the things
that have been contributed to ones
we'll being at home may not be obtain
able during the visit. and the time for
rest. relaxation and the little toilet
ritual on which ones looks are largely
dependent may not easily be obtain
able either.
Before starting of it is well to take
Just what will be needed and nothing
that will be burden and a space &C.
cupier. It may not be possible after
an evening of bridge or dancing to
give oneself all the care that has
been matter Of regular routine at
home. But that is no reason for neg
lecting oneself as much as one is often
tempted to do, fortified by the thought.
II can rest up at home"
In packing be careful to have a good
cold cream and enough Of it. More
than one visitor may come into your
room for dressing gown chat and cry
delightedly: ''Oh. you have some fne
cream! l quite forgot to bring any.
and my skin is like nutmeg crater
after that ride. Can you spare lit
tle:" And you have no alternative.
, You must graciously assure her that
she is welcome. even though your own
skin is the one that becomes like a
nutmeg crater in consequence. So
take plenty. Take two jars and do
! not exhibit both.
! 1t is we'll to make a list on some
calm day when no visit IS in sight OF
the things to be packed when that de.
lightful emergency arises. Besides the
two jars Of cream. it will be well to
put down four kinds Of powder-face
powder. talcum powder, foot powder
and bath powder in case Of hard wa
ter One or two extra nailbrushes-
quite cheap ones-may come in useful
" If a muddy skirt has to be made
respectable and your hostess domestic
force is not equal to coping with mud
| dy skirts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
CALLED MEETING.

\ called meeting OF the Woman 5
Auxiliary of the y. NJ. {. A. was held
Tuesday afternoon in the Y. NJ. {. A..
building. at which time arrangements
were completed for the banquet which
the members will serve the business
men of the city at their meeting Mon
day evening The society will also
serve noon luncheon at the Y. NJ. c. A.
for seven days beginning Tuesday of
the coming week. The proceeds will
go toward raising the twenty-five
thousand dollars for the y. NJ. c. A.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17

David Fairchild, NJ. Sc. in charge of
the department Of foreign seed and
plant introduction, department OF az
riculture, writes in regard to the ac-
campaigning picture:
This mushroom. the dictyophora.
or net bearer grows in the jungles of
Java, where it frequently attains a
height Of six or eight inches. l tried
to photograph it by time exposure, but
failed. for the reason that it grew so
rapidly during the exposure that the
outlines were blurred on the plate.
The accompanying photograph was ac-
cordingly taken by quick exposure. al
most a snapshot
This statement was sent to Profess
sor Charles II. Peck. Albany, N. Y.
an expert on fungous growths. and he
replies:
The inquiry concerning the rapidly
Of development of the phallOid fungus
figured therein is perfectly natural
one, for this marvellous growth seems
at first thought too great to be credi-
BILE. Nevertheless these fungi grow
very rapidly when they have begun
to elongate their stems. In Mr.. c. G.
Lloyd's theological Notes he illus
trates geographically the develop
ment Of Phallus aurantiacus, which IN
one minute heightened its stem from
six lines to twenty-one lines. The &C
tual increase in length was fifteen
lines, or one and one-quarter inches
in one minute. This is not the same
species as that called the dictyopho
ra' in your example. but it is confir
nation Of the probable correctness OF
the surprising statement made by DR.
Fairchild. st. Nicholas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
OF Interest To The Women

a low ,at ..e,S GA lie street. l1ese
is a vast difference between collar
less and Low recSed.
Don't buy cheap jewelry and think
that 1t looks like anything but what
1t is-a cheap imitation Of good ar
ticle. Much icwelry Is In bad taste
at any time except with evening dress
Don't wear muSSed or soiled 1riiis
and ruching You had much better
wear perfectly plain clothes without
trimmings IL you cannot keep these
dainty accessories fresh and without
soil,
Don't forget to see that your waist Is
properly fastened before leaving your
mirror The waist gaping open at the
back not only looks careless. but 1t Is
apt to cause some embarrassment too
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
EVENTS FOR TODAY.

Several charming social events are
scheduled for today This afternoon an
informal tea for members is being
held at the Country club.
This evening a dance will be given
in the Pythian Temple by Mr.. Mesker.
Mr.. E. Hanning and Mr.. f. H. Brin-
ker.
A dance and card party will be held
at St. Mary's Assembly hall this even
ing for the members Of the church and
their friends
Mrs. George knollenherg is hostess
for meeting Of the Domestic Science
Association this afternoon at her home
in South Fourth street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
MUSIC WILL BE GOOD.

The music for the dance which will
be given Thursday evening in the
Pythian Temple by MIR. George Berni-
ger. Mr.. Walter Steinkamp. Mr.. .Clar-
ence Ferling and Mr.. Elmer Iserman
will be unusually good. An Italian harp
with a Saxaphone trio has been secur
ed The organization is known as the
Smith trio. Dancing will begin at
eight thirty o'clock. Invitations have
been issued to many persons in nearby
towns as we'll as Richmond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
Dainty aiss Of Nsekxsae.

About the newest thing in neckwear
Is the white velveteen collar with
square or oval back finished at tho
front with two huge buttons covered
with the velveteen. Cuffs are provided
with the collar, but they are sold sep
arately. They. too. have the buttons.
One Of the daintiest bits Of neckwear
10 the flower buckle. the little blossoms
being arranged around . wire that
keeps them in shape. A velvet ribbon
threads through the buckle. ana 1t ID
worn low down around the bottom OF
the stock or at the top II the buckle J"
very small. The same buckles are used
on ribbons that have long cravat ends
finished with pendent flowers or tas-
sells. Many Of the new silk bows are
finished on their mitred or straight
ends with tassels or fringe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

The Sol Meredith Woman's Relief
Corps will celebrate the twenty-fifth
anniversary of its organization Thurs
day evening. January the eighteenth.
The evening will be spent socially. A
special program has been arranged for
the occasion. Refreshments will be
served. The Sol Meredith Post G. A.
Il. and Sons OF Veterans are cordially
invited to attend. There will be roll
call to which the members will re-
spond with patriotic quotations.