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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-06
Deep Flowing 10 Essential.

~ Kansaa Farmer.
In oil dry farming countries deep
blowing 10 essential. Equally neces.
cary. is the use of . subsurface packer,
blade harrow or come other implement
that will pack the furrow elice firmly
against the subsoil. These two things
: essential to the preparation. of .
good seed bed and q seed bed which
will,aake up and hold all precipitation
during the fall and winter. General.
ly speaking, TOO much blowing and
narrowing Ia done for the express
purpose Of getting enough loose dirt
on the surfsce to cover the seed. AZ
moisture is paramount to the growing
OF any crop, methods conducive to
the taking up OF that moisture by the
soil and the holding OF the came IL
the coil for the growing crop, are i'm.
portsnt factors in crop production.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-06
Milk Is Cheapest Food.

NEW YORK, Nov. .2.-Would you
down the high cost of living? Then
drink milk. is the suggestion OF the
New York milk committee.
Tbs, committees exhibit at the pure
food show here this week includes the
charting that one quart OF creamery
milk costingr9 cents is equal in food
fuel value Il any one of the following:
Three pounds fresh coffee, "a cents.
Three-quarters pound round beef.
steak, % cents,
Two pounds salt cod, 40 cents.
Eight eggs, 40 cents.
Two pounds chicken, sc cents.
Que and one-half pounds ham, At
cents.
One quart oysters, 30 cents.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-06

goes round, that when corr goes
to 30 cents per bushel and cattle and
hogs have a bad year or two. the
crowd gets III OF live stock and tears
the stufing out of the farms raising
corn. Then the pendulum swings the
other way-coru aops of because
there Is less demand, and less cattle
to eat 1t. That's what We are agains,
now.
"There is 40 old saying that every
dog has his day. The live stock mar
10 surely going to have his day.
SIT also naturally follows that pork
and mutton must bring good prices.'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-06
CHOUTEAU COUNTY VOTE.
Incomplete Returns Show Disposition
To Break Party Lines.

LE
At this writing, late Wednesda y
afternoon, unofficial election lie urns
have been received from sixteen pre-.
c'nc.s. the figures OF Fort Benton pre-
cinct being incomplete and showing
the result of the count with about fifty
ballots yet % be canvassed. The
precinct from which returns have been
received are Big Sandy, Buckland,
Carter No. l, Carter No. 2, Fort Ben-
ton. Fioweree No. l. Lee No. l, Lee
No. 2, Iona, O'Reiliy, PerrysburR
No. 2, Rsgland, Shonkin Noe. l, 2 and
3, and Warrick.
A ,abalstion of the returns from
these sixteen precincts gives the fol-
lowing result on the judicial district.
legislative and county tick ste:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-06
Great Future For Livestock.

A western dealer of long experience,
both in raising and in selling live
stock, says that there lie q great future
for the live stock business.
Farmers might just a we'll get it
into their heads that the most profit
able farming for the next few years
Ia the livestock end.
"It follows Just as sure a. the W Orld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15

university with 652. and the University or Wisconsin with 4S6.
 The biggest gifts reported by the col- leges considered for the period under dis cussion, namely. the college near ended last June 30. came to the Massachusetts institute of Technology, which benefits to the extent of $l,5l0,000 from the generosity or three donors. The University of Illinois reports that the state legislature has ap- proprlated S,5l9,300 for its support for the next two years, and has also made pro- vision for the future of the institution by leVying a one mill tax, which two years hence should allow it about s2250Oo0 a year. Cornell has construction work in hand which will cost $1, ,052, ,0O0
 The bureau of education's bulletin also notes all changes in courses and methods of instruction of these institutions for the period under discussion; records the gifts, buildings and improvements: contains a directory of the institutions: shows the student enrolment and inventories ths,r property and income.
 The bulletin, which Is entitled "Satis- ties of State Universities and Other Instf- tutions of Higher Education Partially Supported by the State for the Year Ended June 3o 191t," will be sent free upon request to the United States school commissioner of education, department of the interior. Washington, D. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
IN FORCIBLE SPEECH UNDERWOOD BEGINS
 FREE SUGAR FIGHT
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 people will get the benefit of this reduc- tion"
 At the close of this presentation of the sugar bill MT. Underwood was interrupted by MT. Ransdell of Louisiana, who want ed to know what effect the enactment of the law would have on the cane sugar industry of Louisiana. He said that the report on the bill had entirely ignore ed this feature.
 On Louisiana Industry
 Mir. Underwood replied: ''Mr. chairman. the gentleman brings mb up to the ,oint with which desire to conclude. He saws that have not referred to Louisiana and given statistics as to whether Louisiana can survive this or not. will say to the gentleman candidly that I do not know. I hope 1t can, but I want to say this. that of the total amount of sugar that is Consumed by the American neo- pie the state of Louisiana produces one tenth. The American people are taxed s52, ,000O00 at the customs house and over s6o0, ,00o,000 by the refiners and producers of sugar to maintain this industry. I am not prepared to say that. the Louisiana industry can survive. but can say that party that justifes any man in saying that we should maintain tax of $l15,oo0- OO0 upon the bellies of the poor people in America in order to maintain an indus- try in Louisiaina which cannot produce one-tenth of the. sugar used by the American people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
IRREGULAR HOURS
 CAUSE SUFFERING
Railroad Mans Health Could
 Not Stand Strain
QUICK RESULTS SHOWN
Many People in Birmingham Suffering From Plague Can Now Obtain Re
 lief in Short Time

The nature of my business frequently necessitates irregularity with my sleep and eating," said well known railroad man recently, whose name Is temporarily withheld by request. "As a result" con tlnued he, "I was recently attacked With bad headaches and disorders of the diges- tive organs. My head and stomach gave me considerable trouble. I also found IL hard to get as much rest from my sleep as l ought to get I would become fatigued more readily than during my previous good health and It was uiHicuit to get relief. I had tried other means to restore me to my normal condition "l'n- out result, when a friend suggested Una | I try bottle of "Tona Vita. l took ms advice and am glad that I did. My appe- tite improved immediately, my headaches became less frequent and finally disap- peared, my stomach is, in perfect eondi- tion and I sleep well at nights
 T consider Tona Vita about the best tonic I ever used, and am pleased to have this opportunity of, recommending 1t to my friends or any one who might be in need of a preparation of this sort to build up the system. It made me eat and sleep better than I had eaten or slept for a long time, and after taking it got more benefit from my food and rest than l ever got before. Judging from my ex- perience, I regard 'Tona Vita as the best medicine ever sold here"
 Hundreds in Birmingham are afflicted with the same trouble in a more or less aggravated form, say the representatives who are her introducing "Tona Vita"
 .'The strain of modern city life," said one of these representatives, "causes ir- regularities with regard to sleeping and eating and produce a most miserable con- dition of the body, which is known to us as nervous debility, that modern plague whose chief symptoms are imperfect di- gestion, bowel trouble, nervousness. de- presson of spirits, little vitality, head aches, backaches, sluggish mind and poor memory dull pains in the back poor cir culation, cold feet, susceptibility to colds and coughs, dizzy spells spots before the eyes, uneasy sleep and poor appetite.
 'Tona Vita,'" continued he, "wil1 re- move this condition, affording the right food material for complete rejuvenation of all organs and their restoration to healthy, normal condition.'
 The "Tona Vita" representatives are explaining the nature of their remarka- ble remedy at the Collier Drug companys store. 109-111 North Twentieth street, and are meeting the public daily from a. m. to s D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
GRACE MAKES HIS FINAL STATEMENT
Relterates Belief That His
 Wife Shot Him
HE IS SLOWLY DYING
Mrs. Grace Spends Sorrowful Day When She Hears That Doctors Have Determined Not to Op-
 erate-Holds Consultation

Atlanta, March 14.-with the lower part of his body pronounced already dead, Eu- gene IT. Grace, whose spinal cord is sev- cred, is expected to die within the next 24 hours, according to his physicians to- night. Grace is said to be facing death with stoic nerve. He continues to insist that his wife shot him.
 Although Grace last night made an ante mortem statement to his attorneys and members of his family, Chief of Detec- tives Lanford stated tonight that the dy- ing man will be asked to make another to the officers of the law. In his story to his lawyers Grace is declared to have told in detail how his wife shot him; that she remained with him several hours after he was shot: that he pleaded for doctor and then begged for water. The attorneys decline to give out the statement for pub lication.
 Mrs. Daisy Opie Grace spent sorrow full day in her cell in the county jail as the result of the news of her hus- bands condition.
 "oh! Why don't they operate on him?'' she is said to have exclaimed when in lOl1lleu Ol tiS QOIlOi NlcCiSlOi liidl dii operation would be useless.
 Luther z. Rosser, a well known crirni- nal lawyer, today was added to the coun- sel for Mrs. Grace and with the attor- neys, John w. Moore and John c. Brace, held a conference with the prisoner late today. They declined to discuss the char acter of the conference.
 An operation, according to the doctors at the hospital would do no good. and they say they have abandoned the idea. There is much speculation as to the course of the state if Grace dies Mrs. Grace is in jail under a charge of assault to murder. She has been refused bail. If her husband dies. it is considered prob able that she would be charged with a more serious offense. In that case a long and puzzling court trial would probably take place. The mystery which has en- veloped the entire affair remains as deep as ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
WHITE WAY WORK
 IS POSTPONED

The breaking of ground for the installa- ton of the Twentieth street White Way, announced yesterday morning, was post poned on account of the indictment weather until these conditions permit out door work The work is to go forward immediately unless the rainy season de- lays the progress of the activities.
 We are going to have the way lighted in very short time, I believe said Chairman Louis Gelders of tine Twentieth street committee yesterday. There are still one or two people unsigned for the maintenance of the illumination. but this will not interfere with the lighting of the posts as this loss will be cared for by the public spirited citizens interested in this movement. We cannot help but feel that those who have not as yet united with the promoters of the way will do so and as an evidence of their civic pride and an indication of their wish to do all in their power to aid in making Twentieth street handsomely illuminated street"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
RESERVATION OF DR. WILEY IS RUMORED Said to Be Tired of the Constant Attacks
 on Him
By WALTER HARPER

Washington, March H.-tSpeeiaL)- There Is a well founded rumor in Wash ington that pr. Harvey w. Wiley is now contemplating retirement from the office of chief chemist and will accept the edi- torship of woman's magazine It IS understood that the position, with an attractive salary attached has been or fered him and 1t Is believed that he will accept.
 Dr. Wiley's friends declare that Inc is getting tired of so much harassment in the conduct of his duties; that oppos- tion will never cease, and that he would continually be hampered in his duties, Others contend that he should never give up the fight for the enforcement Of the pure food laws; Shat he should not de- sert his post until driven out, but 1t is now believed that he will resign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
OSCAR UNDERWOOD
 REPORTS THE EXCISE BILL TO THE HOUSE
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 ~-~-~-------~-->-->-->-'>' indirect character is at once estab- lished.
 "The proposed tax is an excise be- cause:
 "rhe tax is legislatively intended as an excise, as shown by the plain language of the bill
 erhe subject of the tax is the con- duet or transaction of business which, according to a uniform line of decis- ions by the supreme court or the United States, is proper subject of excise tax.
 "The fact that the tax is to be measured by the net income of the taxable person or firm does not change it's real character.
 Next Step Logical
 The report further asserts that the only step the supreme court must take in order to sustain the> proposed law is one which is perfectly logical, If not abso- lutely irresistible, and hold that a law which lays an excise upon the carrying on or doing of business of all kinds des- icrates a proper subject of excise tax Again the report says:
 "it is undoubtedly desirable that idle wealth should pay it's share of taxation. finder the proposed law that portion of idle wealth held by idle persons will es- cane. hut because the tax is measured bv the income from all sources, idle wealth held by any person coming within the broad definition of persons doing busi- mess as laid down by the supreme court and quoted in the proposed law, will be liable to this tax
 "Individuals and co-partnerships enjoy some privileges under the laws which cor porations do not possess, and 1t is there fore equally within the constitutional power of Congress to levy excise taxes mon the doing of business by individuals or co-partnerships. and the fact that the privileges enjoyed by them are different from those enjoyed by corporations will justify d distinction in the law between the taxables The only requirement. is that as to each class the tax should be uniform throughout the United States. No where, in the opinion of the corporation tax ease. did the court intimate, much less declare, that a-different rule would be applied if the lawmaking power, in the exercise of it's undoubted discretion. should choose to tax the business of the class known as firms and individuals rather than the business of the class known as corporations"
 Another feature of the report shows that the bill provides specifically for tho collection of taxes at the source, "thus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Wolves Killing Game
From the Denver Post.

From the Denver fost.
 As result of the severe weather ex- perienced here thus far this winter and deep snow, the gray, or lobo. wolves are travelling in packs of five or six each and becoming unusually active. Since the cat- tic men early in the winter took the pre- caution of gathering up the cattle and moving them to sheltered pasturage they are playing havoc with elk and deer.
 The cattlemen and the county pay a combined bounty of sS5 for each wolf killed. but this amount has not proved of sufficient incentive to cause the settlers here to form wolf hunting parties, with the result that each year their numbers have increased. This year they appear much bolder than usual.
 B. F. Jay, prominent cattleman of Pinon mesa. who is also a trapper, killed IA big wolves last winter. for which he re- ceived $75 each, or 1 total of s105O. He in- sists that nature fakers have deceived us as to the ways of the gray wolf; that, contrary to general belief. they do not "hamstring' their prey but generally pull the steer down by the throat or the back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
"GirI From Rector's." Riiou

For driving away the blues and enjoying a well spent afternoon there is nothing like a trip to the Bijou this week to hear "The Girl From Rector's." which is SO well and cleverly done by the strong company Rain has sadly interfered with the opportunity of many people to see the show. but with one day of good weather the Bijou will be filled to it's ca- pacity. Next week comes Billy B. Van. Needless to say thak it will be an occa- sion of general rejoting for the Van fol- lowers. of which there are legion m Birmingham. Very wisely Billy comes lhis year with new show. fresh from the clever brain which makes him one of the most original and best comedians on the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
CHAMP CLARK GETS
 KANSAS DELEGATES

Hutchinson, Kan, March H.-The dem- ocratic state convention today. after re- jecting by a vote of BIO to 2S3 a resolu- ton introduced by the supporters of Woodrow Wilson declaring for an unin- structed delegation, the body introduced resolution instructing the democratic delegates to Baltimore to cast the 20 votes from this state as unit for Champ Clark. If it becomes evident that Champ Clark cannot be nominated the delegates will cast their votes for Wilson as sec ond choice. The action of the conven- tion binds the delegates elected today at the district meetings regardless of pre- vious instructions given them by various committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
GOVERNMENT OUGHT
 TO- KEEP POWER SITES
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of water power requires considerable de- gree of unified control. the commissioner makes this recommendation fer the devel- opment of public water powers:
 ''The public can either develop and op- crate the sites. selling the energy at mar ket rates, or the public may lease the sites at a rental fairly representing it's natural value" The commissioner favors the rental system.
 Tie water power of the country, devel- oped and practically capable of develop ment at this time, probably does not ex- ceed 25,0000o0 horse power Mir. Smith says. The total developed water power today is about 6,000,O00 horse power The total stationary power used in the United States, steam, water and gas, is probably oye, 3l O0OO00 horse power
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS
Frank Mcintyre in "Snobs''

Frank Mcintyre in "Snobs" will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday and Thursday and Thursday matinee, coming to that play house after successful run at the Hudson theatre. New York. Mcintyre, who is remembered by everyone who goes to the theatre for his clever delineation of Bob Blake in James Forbes comedy. "The Travelling Salesman," Is the latest addition to the Henry B. Harris stellar force and his first starring venture has turned out be- yond all expectations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
BUSINESS MAN
 KILLS HIMSELF

Mobile March 14.-(special)-Tobe Ely, a prominent business man of Demopolis, Respondent over i'll health, fired a pistol bullet through his head while stopping at hotel in Fairhope. Ala, today.
 Mir. Ely, who was president of the Southern Grocery company of Demopo- lis. had been at Fairhope for about a week endeavoring to obtain rest. His body will be sent to Demopolis for inter- ment tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Orpheum-Vaudeville

Where can better place be found to spend two hours of enjoyment for the price of a special delivery stamp than the Orpheum? That is question that can The orpheum offers five good acts of vaudeville several excellent motion pic- lures and an orchestra, all in large, roomy. comfortable theatre with seat for everybody at all times and plenty of good fresh air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Explained

From Harpers Weekly.
 q am sorry to see you here again. said the judge.
 ..Youre not half as sorry as am. judge" said the prisoner.
 Bad company, my man, as told you before. is sure to bring you back" safd the judge.
 Yes. judge said the prisoner. But I can't help myself. I tried to avoid this vulgar cop. but he just regularly thrust hisself upon me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Bill Under Fire

Opponents of the bill today directed a heavy artillery fire against it in the House. The bombardment was brought to sudden end at 6:05 o'clock by Ma jority Leader Underwood. The debate against the measure will be resumed to- morrow under the rule limiting speeches to five minutes each. The bill. which was
 introduced today, then probably will be passed before adjournment.
 When MT. Underwood suggested shortly after o'clock that recess be taken until 7:30. MT. Mann gave notice that he would
 insist that a quorum. not only of the House, but of the ways and means com mittee as well, be present throughout the continuance of the session.
 T withdraw my request" said MT un- derwood promptly. Tt is perfectly ap- parent that the maintenance of a quor- um is impossible and l move that we ad- journ."
 The House promptly adjourned. The action, however. aroused the ire of a number of democrats from sugar states who have lengthy addresses in opposition to the bill. There was much muttering and charges that gag rule'' had been ln- voked were made but not openly. The Underwood machine had worked per fectly.
 Next to Chairman Underwood. who fired the opening gun in the oratorical battle, Representative Hardwick of Georgia, chairman of the House sugar trust" in- vestigating committee, made the most important reply to the bombardment of the enemies of the measure.
 Representatives Dupre and Wickliffe of Louisiana, democrats. and Fordney of Michigan and Hinds of Maine, repub- licans, spoke in condemnation of the bill, while Representatives Ayers and Cornell of New York, Garrett of Tennessee and Lnthieum of Maryland spoke for it. LongwOrth Presents Minority Report
 Representative Longworth, a member of the committee. presented report giv- ing the dissenting views of the minority on the bill
 Tho minority report declared the bill unconstitutional in so far as 1t levies a tax. on the income derived from real estate
 The minority added that even if held constitutional, the measure would not raise more than a small fraction of the revenue proposed by the majority.
 Under this bill,' wrote MT. Long worth "Mr. Carnegie, for instance, and John D. Rockefeller would entirely escape taxation and such great real estate own CTS as the Astors, whether living in America or abroad, and whether their ln- comes are spent in America or diverted to foreign countries. would be exempted from taxation, while the men who are carrying on active enterprise and through their enterprises are giving employment to their fellow men and affording them means of livelihood, would be subject to taxation"
 The minority also charged that the ma jority misapplied and misunderstood the decisions of the supreme court on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15

providing effectiveness sand economy in administration" In the case of salaried men, under this provision the collection would be made from the source of his salary,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Mans 1O7 Descendants at Grave

From the London Daily Mail.
 Thomas Rowland. who has died at Bramford tsuffolk) aged s1, has left 1o1 descendants all of whom attended his funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15

U. C. V. REUNION.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15

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