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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08

ing Europe With a prospect that the
engagements made for them will lead
them into England, Scotland and Ire
land. before they return to the United
Other parties are on sight
seeing trips on the continent and a
few are making their way home with
the d Of returning to business as
Dor as possible.
A public reception without the prin-
pipal point winners would fall nat. but
by which the men may be brought to-
gether. There is q possibility that in
view of the difficulties Of the situation
the celebration ma be deferred until
the amateur championship meeting in
the fall. when most of the Olympic
point winners will be on hand to try
for further honors in the form Of ma
tiOnal titles.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08
CRUSTY pIERP. MORGAN
NJ ONLY ANSWERS G-R-R !

naval increases and openly expressed
the fear of a break with Germany"
"Humpll, he did. did hep"
Mr.. Morgan turned to go way.
NJ Morgan" said the reporter, do
O think that wal?
Kaiser Was Silent.
How should I know?" Mr. Morgan.
replied without turning. How should
l know"
But you were with Emperor Will
helm, and"
H didn't tell Eae he was going { o
war. He didn't tell Eae anything about
it. See here"-Mr. Morgan turned ana,
put his mighty fist under the reporters
nOse-"I don't know. and ! don't think.
l have got no think. Understand? I
have got no think. even."
We'll. all right" said the reporter.
going to finance the bull moos move.
ment?"
Nov, what is a bull moose?' roared
Mr.. Morgan. casting his arms In the
air in despair. What is a bull moose?"
"0' q q r-r.r-r-r-ashr' RI"
''G' G. & r-r-r-r.r-aghr' rh" beloved
Mr. Morgan. and Ned until he ran Into
a group of women who barred his way,
when 1t had been explained to him.
Stanley committee subpoena. Mr.. Nor
GAM" came the plaintive but insistent
voice Of the reporter from out Of the
crowd on the companiOnway.
Mr.. Morgan plunged through the
women and escaped.
According to Mr.. Morgan's fellow
passengers, the sad eyed young re-
porter was not the only suffered from
Mr.. MOrgan's peculiarly ferocious form
of shyness.
Miss r. L. Stanwood. an actress, un-
dertook h duty OF taking up a sub
scription for the ships orchestra. Ev-
erybody h had approached gave
something up to the time she tackled
Mr.. Morgan. whom she had left to the
last.
Miss Stanwood approached him with
fear and trembling, meeting him on the
stairway, to the main saloon. when no
n else was around.
M Morgan" she said. brcathlcssly,
am taking subscriptions for the or
chestra and"
0royvls. But Sends . Check.
Don't know anything about It,"
growled Mr.. Morgan. and charged on
toward the deck. Later he sent a check
for the fund.
On the night of the deck dance Mr..
Morgan appeared all alone. half an hour.
before the time set for the dance. and
settled himself in q chair from which
the best possible view OF the festivities
was to be had. Trouble began as soon
as he vas comfortably seated.
Why isn't there any music? 2" he do
manded. AREN'T they going to start
don't they do something? This is like
u funeral!"
There was q great scurryinG about Of
stewards and the orchestra tumbled
Into their places 20 minutes ahead Of
time.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08
HAS PLANS
FOR the next GAMES
American Olympic Commission
or Tells How Money Win be
Raised In 1915. oaz

Iondon--Speciai: Commissioned Sui
Ivan, who landed from the steamer
Finland with the American athletes at
Dover, made the following statement.
concerning the plans for raising funds
tor the e Olympiad:
"A sOon az I return to America
he said, II intend to organize the
American Olympic association, which
shall doHaway with the necessity of ap-
pealing to citizens to contribute funds
for the purpose of sending q team to
the ext Olympia. A membership fee
Of IS will be charged annually. and
with the membership will go a distinc-
tive button. Each year a different but
ton will be used. showing how many
years ach member has contributed to
the funds OF the society.
II believe that in this way. in view
OF The great success Of the American
team at Stockholm. we can get at
least 100000 members and thus insure
Q fund which Will not only take the
team to Berlin, but will also pay all
expenses Of training and
obviate the necessity of calling upon
decided upon. by the Amateur Athletic
association and I have been delegated
TO get 1t under way Immediately.
lntsrpeiatsd Events.
w are all greatly pleased at the
outcome Of the Stockholm meet, but 1t
has taught US several lessons-frst,
that at the international committee
meeting to be held in Paris within two
years we must formulate q standard Of
events for the Ofympics. thus doing
away with allowing the country iii,
which h meeting 10 held to enter
events In which other nations do not
compete and allowing the running up
Of an enormous number of points.
which should not be considered in the
Olympic games.
For instance, Sweden now hi more
points than the United States. and this
Is all nonsense when the program
states that the opening and closing OF
the Olympic games are for contests in
the stadium only and not for yachting:
after the regular athletic program In
which we triumphed Overwhelmingly.
"A thing We have learned - to sep
arate the social side meets from ath-
letics. BY this ] meal there must be
no more crossing on chartered liners
next time We will 20 on . fast ship
and 0nd . training ground in Berlin
And live in proper quarters. Then 500
cioty may como when it gets ready"
Reception May Ftxsle.
1ne committee OF the Amateur Ath-
Able celebration Of Americans victory
q the Olympic games. up0A b return
Of the teams, 3 experiencing nome die-
11culty In the Delocti0n Of . date. It =
the ~unceItajuty Of. the movements Ut
|.HheaWeWhegs 0f the team, nov that
their wosks = done. that = causing the
gcne touring - Burope, either On their
own account q In . party, THAT Il Il
Doubtful Whethse e win b possible To
gotlor n New yogk at on time even
: mA3otity9cf-the wtnness.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08
Germany and England Vie In
Attempt To Gain Naval Su-
premacy Of World.
UNCLE SAM FAR BEHIND

Washington-Special With the rt-
fusal last night of the House democrats
To sanction the battleship building plan.
even one battlcship, ii became evident
that the United States is destined 10
fall far behind in navy building. The
race for supremacy of the sea hence
forth will be between England anG.
Germany
The renewed energies OF both the
German n British governments in
navy building has again given rise il
diplomatic circles to Speculative inter
G & rmany and Great Britain.
England has just woke to the faci
that the lkaiser's government, througi~
a. clever coup, has arranged TO,
strengthening Its naval power through
the autl' orizatior of six new super
drcadnarehts by the Itelian govern
lncnt AM Autria is expected to builC
three baitlcships of $4,000 tons dis
placem u, each. Germany also will
this ycef Germany, Italy ana Aus
tria CON Use what is known To the dip
l0mat NA,ld as the triple entente an
they ar lodged to stand by each 9th
er in til. event of war with another
nation.
1t Is dye to this pl ogiayn to overthrow
the. equilibrium of naval pnMe, IN the
Mediteyra mean hat England has pro-
vided for six new battleships this year
four years, making n total of % new
monsters of destruction.
Winston Churchill. first lord OF the
British admiralty declared tie in
creased expenditures 'necessary to
maintain the security of our shores. of
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08
Burglar Rugged AZ " q "Hubby.r
Palmyra. NO.. Dispatch to st. Louis

A burglar who :..roke into the home OF
John Bross. Il farmer l:viag east OF Pal
myra. had a thrilling experience.
Mr.. Bross had been alarmed by thu
burglar and was searching the house for
him. followed by his wife.
The burglar o refuge in q closet and
Mrs. BrOss. mistaking him for her nus
band, threw her arms about him to peg
suade him not to take any chances.
TIL burglar. thinking he had beer cap
tured. remained motionless Until Nrs.
OF the mistake.
The thief gently unloosened her arms
from around him and. quickly jumping
through a window, escaped.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08

dressed young caller was
. friend Of her daughter, admitted the
pseudo girl.
No Ooe outside the boys immediate
family and his sweetheart thought that
often was other than what sho ap-
pearcd. but the truth came out whom
Jarrett. could no longer stand his sis-
ter's shoes.
He chanoed the wear4ng Of his own
Tor one night. ,Leila's mother, sharp.
eyed and alert, noted the discrepancy,
George. however, pleaded his ca n.
IDENTIFY ana with success, ana ~ now
calls q LeilAsa homo q Nher eteady
fellow" Both belong to peuminent ~.
iliee and live In Wheeiingis e~xolu1ive
section.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08
Sad Eyed Reporter With Droop-
ing Whiskers Almost In
tervieWs Him.
MAGNATE NURSING CROUCH

New York.-Special: !. PiAr2ont
Morgan returned to America on the
liner Olympic Wednesday, after an abs
sence In Europe. which has covered
almost exactly the time of the sittings
Of the Stanley committee investigating
the United States Steel corporation.
Mr.. Mor9an's fixed d~isinclination to
q to any person not included among
his c~Onfidants vas exempliied when he
was met on the deck by reporters. With
s = srumole like an irr'tated bull he
q way: got out! Nothing. to say
Wouldn't say It here IL I had. Go way,
leave me alonc."
The reporters melted away. hopeless
except ono. "A timid looking young
man az slender build, whose dropping
'twhlskers hide unexpected determina-
.4teAk shnAncier again.
kepsrtsr Trails Along.
MT. Morgan" ne said. will you---"
No. ! wont" cried Mr.. Morgan over
his shoulder before the deferential one
got any further. you know I won't.
Why do you, bother me this way??"
He Whirled about and glared into the
soft " Of tho youth.
Il think. Mr.. Morgan" said the young
man without finching, my employer
would raise my salary if l rot an in
terview with you"
"All right. how much will they raise
It? I'll pay the difference. Give o a
check right now. But tell me how much
q then get out. I've nothing to
say"
The reporter did not specify what he
thought the raise would be.
III. Morgan walked to the companion
way q the young man trailed right
= Morgan" he said. you were
pretty close TO Kaiser wilhelm on the
Ot9er weren't .you?"
Mt. Morgan whirled about so uuick-
~ ne nearly had a collision with the
reporter. ~
.vvhe 9aid Sol What o. lt?"
Who said SOP" he shouted. who
told you that? p
IT xas cabled to all the newspapers
here" was the reply.
.WeM.s snapped the millionaire,
what Of I'll" For Gods sake, what Of
Winston Churchill made q. speech in
parliament the other day. the reporter
began 20 explain, 'tand-" y
What did he say? Tell me what he
9 aaid. the f%lnancier, az IL the re-
porter were trying to conceal q crime
tnal mystery from him.
ne called Tor . big appropriation for
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08
NAVY
STARTS RUMORS
OF WAR

our dominions and OF orr
to insure the peace Of the world.
We are most reluctant competitors in
this naval rivalry. which was not pro-
voked by U.S."
The premier emphasized that the Wiz
al interests of Great Britain will De
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-08

guarded in the Mediterranean and q
much stronger force placed there. The
house, he said, might rest assured that
next years naval estimates would no.
fall short in providing everything
necessary to fully safeguard British in
terests.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
ITS CONE AT LAST. BOYsv'

he reclSoned on being stricken at any
time. When he was in his room he
wore pair Of slippers-tle kind you
can walk into without stooping-and It
was his habit to leave things just
wherever he happened to step out Of
them. Ono night when he had gone to
bed somewhat the worse for the even
ing's merriment two OF us who roomeA
next door stepped in and tackled hts
slippers to the floor in front Of his bed.
About 8 o'clock next morning we were
startled by bloodcurdliug yell from
him. We rushed in. There he stood.
just as he had stepped out Of bed. hts
feet in his slippers. He pointed to
them with Il trembling finger and thea
turned toward us face Of utter d.
spair.
Boys said he thickly. boys. look
at my feet. can't move them.
can't walk Il step. It's come at !aaE.
boys: it's come at last: I'm paralyaea.
boys! I'm parayzed:
1--we knew you were last night We
yelled in glee. and in the roar Of laug&
ter that followed he realized the joke
and was forever cured of his mania"
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
Discussed by Two Missionaries
BY T. H. EVANS
of Shanghai

N the past all that has taken
place in China has seemed
to push the people farther
and farther into adopting and ia
voring western ideals.
CHINA CANNOT GO BACKWARD.
n - DOOMED TO REoRcANlzA.
TON. EITHER BY THE EXISTING
GOVERNMENT OR az SOME orH-
6R INFLUENCE.
It is evident that there is seri-
Gus trouble and that the Chinese
government is in JEOPARDY.
The Chinese regard the Manchu
- an enemy to themselves and
have little love for those in au-
ahority.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
Burbank OutdOne.

Burbank, that wonderful botanical
wizard who is constantly surprising
agricnlturists and scientists with ms
new kind of fruits and flowers, will
have to look to his laurels, for yer.
ONE II. Remick Il Co., the music
publishers, have just announced the
publication of the Red Rose Rag.
The public at present demand every
thing ragged or shredded, from the
wheat that they eat to the songs that
they sing.
Messrs. Madden and Wenrich are
responsible for this latest synopated-
Observation-Disclosures ind-it
guess-what Manipulating, rag, rag
ged, raggedy song.
Rag-time music, which was despis-
ed some years ago by the critics, has
come to stay. because it has been
taken up by the people. 1t is blend
Of the Spanish. Creole, Cuban, Mex.
lean and New Orleans form OF
rythm. You cannot describe it any
other way. There are so many diff.
ferent ways of rending a melody in-
to fragments. and each composer
breaks it up ito suit himself. Wen
rich has created a wonderful melody
for the Red Rose Rag, and we believe
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
By ARTHUR H. SMITH
of Hupeh

:" NEW CHINA IS COMING.
NOT THROUGH THE REV.
- oLuTIoN THAT IS NOW IN
PROGRESS THERE. BUT az 80.
ciAL. RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL
REFORMS THAT ARE ABOUT
READY TO BEGIN WORK.
The present revolution in China
is the Chinese against tho Man.
churian dynasty brought about BY
POLITICAL JEALOUSIES and
DISCORD.
II 10 4 RACE QUESTION.
They must fight it out alone,
for if the great powers should
INTERVENE it would mean q
DISASTER such as the world
probably never witnessed.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
Notice for Pubilcation-Isolated Tract

Public Land Sale-No. O'494s-Departmciit Of the
Interior. U. s. Land Office at I.ewistowll Mon
taaa. Jan. 2, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that. as directed by the
Commissioner OF the General Land Office. under
provisions Of Act Of Congress approved June 9th.
1906 (34 Stats. SD will offer at public sale to
the highest bidder at 10 O'Clock a. m. on the 8th
day of Feb. 1912. at this office the following-de.
scribed land:
SEX swA section g. e's nwA. nwA ..swA sec.
ton IS. twp lln. range iSe., III. M.
Any persons claiming adversely the nbove-de.
scribed land are advised to file their Claims or
objections. or before the time designated for
sale. &C. r. McKOIN, Register.
Sic -WYLLYS A. HEDGES, Receiver
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
Notice for Isolated Tract.

Public Land Sae.-No. Ol4756-I)epartinent of the
Interior. U. S. Land Office at I.ewistowil. Mon.
tana. Dec. 49, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that as directed by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Office. under
provisions Of Act Of Congress approved June 81.
1906 ga Stat SID will offer at public sale to the
highes. bidder. at 10 O'Clock g. M. on the 22nd
described land: swl4 swA. Sec U.s. twp. lon.
range lSe.. III. m.
Any persons claiming adversely the above.de.
scribcd land advised to file their claims or
objections. on or before the time designated for
sale.
c. Il. McKoIN. Register.
6-lO WYIIYS A. HEDGE S. Receiver.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12

Notice for Publication.

Department OF the Interior. U. S. Land Office at
Lewistowi,. Montana. Dec. S. 1911.
Notice is hereby yivei, that
W. Clyde Denton
Of Judith Gap. Montana. who OH May g. 1910,
made H. +. No. 5000, Serial No. 0ioS2s for neH
section IS, twp. l0n.. range l5e.. III. M, has
filed notice of intention to make Final Con,mu-
tation Proof to establish, claim to the land above
described before S. J. Small. U. S. Commission
er. at Judith Gap. Montana. on the 18th day of
January, 1912.
Claimant names witnesses: Robert X. Den.
ny. George ]. Rice. Henry G. Reynolds. and
William T.. Maxwell, all of Judith Gap. Mont.
SO &C. r. McKoIN Register
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
A helpneet.

A helpmeet.
She is such help to her clever hus-
band. Everybody knows that he is 4
genius but few are next to the fact
that his little wife aids him in his ev-
cry activity. We got look-in at this
state OF affairs at the surprise party
we gave him the other night
When the food had been discussed
he was called upon for speech. Of
course He arose from his seat beside
his wife. he hemmed and hawed. and
then he said:
Ladies and gentlemen. l am totally
unprepared. Of course. and-er-being.
as said. totally unprepared. you must
--cr--excuse me for being-er-unprc
pared. I-er-ah--l was hardly pre-
pared for this-er''- And then his
wife interrupted:
"Why. darling" she said. you knew
it perfectly this morning. The next
sentence begins. Knowing as | do
Now you can go on from there"
What helps they are. these anxious
wives Of curs!-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
Notice for ubllcatlon-lsolated Tract

Public Land Sate.-N Observation-Disclosures Of
the Interior U. S. Land Office at I.ewistown Mo,,-
tana, Dec 10th. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that. as directed by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Office. under
provisions of Act Of Congress approved June q.
ioO6( - Stats sl7) will offer at public sale to
the highest bidder. at 10 O'Clock a. M. on the
End day Of January 1912 at this Office the follow
ing described land:
Lot ,. sex nwE sec. is. twp. 10 n. range IS {.
M.
Any persons claiming adversely the aibove-tie-
scrihed land are advised to file their claims. or
objections on or before the time designated for
sale. &C. T.. AIckOIN, Register.
6-lo -Wyiiys A. Hedges. Receiver.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
Notice for Publication lated Tract.
Ia the New Store, Jun'f,, Gap, Mont.

Public Land Sale.-No. Ol3t76 Department Of
the Interior. U. S. Land Office at I.ewistown.
Montana. January sOtfl. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that. as directed by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Office. UNI
der provisions Of Act Of Congress approved June
9th. 1906 ga Stats SID. will offer at public
sale. to the highest bidder at 10 o'clock a. M. on
the 9th day Of Feb. 1912. at this Office the fol.
lowing described land: Wa neA. section %.
twp. Ion, range l4e. III. M.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de-
scribed land advised to file their claims. or
objections. or before the time designated for
sale. C. r. McKOIN, Register
S-l2 -WYLLHS A. HEDGES, Receiver.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
A Ticklish Customer.


The Dublin jarvey or car driver Is
rich in wit and repartee. Here is
story Of characteristic member OF
that characteristic tribe. A gentleman
new to Ireland wished to hire car.
The first driver who offered himself
was dressed" in horrible assortment
of rags and was Indignantly rejected
by the hirer. Finding smarter coach
man. the gentleman pointed to the
ragged one and asked how person
thus attired could be allowed on the
public streets. He was told that the
man could not help 1t and inquired
whether he was 50 poor. Och. no. yer
honor was the smiling answer But.
faith. there's not tailor in all Dublin
dars put measuring tape to him
he's SO ticklesome."
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
veriaine's Bad Coin.

Verlaine once sold poem to Art ct
Cridque for francs. money down.
Next day he returned to the editor aud
complained that he had been given a
bad five franc piece. The editor in
stantly gave him fresh one and then
discreetly demanded the bad coin.
"Monsieur." said Ver!aine. departing,
II have passed it. but | assure you
had considerable difficulty in doing
so."-"The Last Days Of Paul Yer
laine''
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
An Obstacle to PROGRESS.


A tourist in the mountains Of Ten,
nessee once had dinner with quers-
lous old mountaineer who yarned abou1
hard times for fifteen minutes at
stretch
"Why. man." said the tourist. lyon
ought to be able to make lots of mon
ey shipping green corn to the northern
market
Eyes. l orter," was the sul!en reply.
You have the land. suppose. ana
can get the Seed
"Yes: l guess So
''rhen why don't you go into the
speculation?'
mo use. stranger" sadly replied the
cracker 'Old woman is too lazy to
do the plowin' and plantin'. kansas
City Star
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
N l H ILL

The Denver Telephone Co., has
reached Nihill, laying copper wire,
and expect to reach Judith Gap the
last Of this week, where they may put
in Il long distance be 10Th for the bene-
fit Of travelling men.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Gray are the
proud parents of a bright little baby
girl, born Dec. 23rd. and they are all
very we'll.
w. F. Coleman writes from South
Dakota that they are having fine
visit, but Montana beats anything
they saw, and they expect to be back
in few weeks.
A. Ahrendt returned from Hobson
last week, where he went OH collec-
ton tour.
VIM. G. Schultz writes from Mon
roe, S. d., that the snow is Is inches
deep, and the mercury % degrees be-
low, aside from which he is having
good time, but will be in Montana in
side ct four weeks.
Mrs, Ed. Coleman took her son.
Ernie, to Rochester, Mimi, for all
operation, and it is hoped the opera
ton will effect permanent cure.
4. G. Cllman and wife visited Bill
lings over Sunday.
Orvill Buckner is having large
sale on Minneapolis Gas Engines,
and reports several prospects for
early delivery in the spring.
Expert, Al Ahrendt installed
Herr lighting plant in "Gray's re-
freshment palace" this week.
F.. l.. Tubbs is spending few days
at Nihill, the guest OF friends. Mr..
Tubbs bought two ACCOMPLISHMENTS
on the Great Northern, east Of Lew
istown and he expects to fence and
improve them, as soon as the wealth
er permits.
G. &. Jewell bought II logging sled
Of Downey Bros. last week and will
start for the Edwards saw mill in a
few days, where he will have his saw
ing done.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-01-12
~ The -
Scrap Book
The Hand He Held.

Fragments Of conversation drifte,l
In from the billiard room, where the
husband and his friends were enioyinr
their cigars. II called" said the hus-
band happily. land when it came to a
showdown as to who was the winner.
why. the other fellow simply didn't
have a chance: And so stretched out
my hands and gathered in that which
really gave me my start. l think that
l did better that night than any man
In our crowd has ever done. All. what
a hand l held! | always recall that
night with thrills Of pleasure
The young wife slipped away. her
face dyed with deep pink. THE cid
dear is telling MIR. Blinker how he cut
out Freddy Banker and made me say
'Yes,'" she whispered to herself.
isn't he just perfect"