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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
GERMANS ARE GOOD
 IRISH SCHOLARS Humor Revealed in Breach
 of Promise Suit THE WOMAN'S WILES Card Sent in 1885 Just Been Delivered by Postmaster-Discussing Big
 Dock Scheme for New
 York City
THE WOMAN'S WILES
By THOMAS EMMETT

Dublin, June S.-fSpecial.) .)-"German students of Gaelic,"- says Canon Peter OLeary, "are more Irish than the Irish themselves" Dr. Kuno Meyer, the dis tinguished German scholar, evoked this tribute. Born in Homburg. Professor Mey- CT came to Dublin and founded the school of Irish Learning in this city, later re- turing to the German capital as profess sor of Celtic Phioligy in the University of Berlin. Tt is remarkable fact,
 says Canon O'Leary that some of our very best Irish scholars are Germans Their interest in the language should be an inspiration to Irishmen to work hard CT to make the preservation of Irish lit erature and Irish language less matter of impulse and more matter of fact. ," Professor Meyer has been voted the free- dom of the city of Cork.
 Miss Annie Mccormick. Belfast ser- want girl, may have been short on the poetic muse but she was apparently long on common sense and the arts of bring ing beaux up to the crucial question Miss Mccormick was the star witness in an amusing breach of promise suit at Belfast which exceled in the opin- ion of Judge Walker Crais the humors of Bardell vs. Pickwick. William Nixon, a well-to-do electrical engineer, was the defendant The ladys letters gurged with love- the mans. like those of the immortal leader of all of the Pickwick- fans. dealt mostly with chops and to- nato sauce" The strongest missive which injured Eve could adduce con- tained nearly these lines: But l am not going to say anything more about work at present, because we will get any amount of work before we die. When the blushing plaintiff, sobblngly hanging over the edge of the witness box. told the fury that 'on one occasion. the defendant complained of having the toothache,' the fudge was moved 10 ask what in the world that had to do with an action for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
When Phyllis Drives

From Harper's Magazine. When Phyllis drives her motor car. And down the street eve set the pace; There's not a monarch. Earl or King. With whom I would exchange my place. 1 long to take her hand in mine, And tell her of the love l fsel; But. no. her thoughts are fir from me. And both her hands are on the wheel. Her talk is all of chais and gears. Of sprockets rims and springs, Of nonskid tires and inter tubes, Of carbureters. and such things. And when I'd take her hand in mine, And tell her of the love feel; She says. You really must look out. And keep your hands. please. off the
 wheel"
 1t surely is a cruel fate
 To love girl who knows so much. Who holds the wheel. likewise your
 heart.
 Beneath her lightest nnger touch; For when you'd take her hand in yours. And tell her of the love you feel, She says, You really must take care. And keep your hands. please. off thu
 wheel'
 Some day I hope tie will burst.
 Blow out or come right off the car And that beside the road we'll stop, Out in the country very far And then I'll take her hand in mind, And tell her of the love feel, When we are sitting there quite still, And both her hands are off the wheel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Camfnrf fnr Insenh

From the Woman's Home Companion.
 Joseph was lamentIng the fact that he had received a "B'' on his report card. instead of the "A" he thought he de- served.
 ''Oh, never mind, Josey, dear soothed his practial mother, ner thoughts still occupied with the January bargains, "evervthing's marked down after Christ mas"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
The Only Dry Place

From the Kansas City Star.
 Where can get a drink in this town ?'' asked the travelling man who landed early one morning at little town in the oil region of okla homa of the bus driver.
 See that milliner shop over there?'' asked the driver, pointing to a building near the depot.
 You don't mean to say they sell whisky in a .mIlliner store? exclaimed the drummer
 No: 1 mean that's the only place here they don't sell it, sais the bus man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Woman's Way

From the Buffalo Express
 Why didn't you ask for your transfer as you entered the car?' demanded the conductor.
 Because I saw a seat and wanted to get it before the man behind me could get to it., the woman replied calmly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

'I want progress. As an Englishman to the backbone, I cannot stand sitting down. declared Mir. NJ Nixon at a. meeting of the Drogheda Meath) Rural Council during a discussion with regard to the building of a we'll Thus proving ttat even Englishman resident in Ireland cannot resist the temptation to perpetlate a "bull.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

Large posters have been placarded around Fermanagh announcing a Gaelic festival at Lsnaskea. The placard con cludes: Go Saorid Dia Fire agus RI Seoirse VI which. translated, reads; God save Ireland and King George ". Home rule before it's passage, is bearing good fruit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

Back in 1885 Waterford merchant sent an order by postcard to a Dublin saddler for some harness. The postcard has just been delivered by the Dublin postman with the usual official apology for delay in transmission. It seems that the card got stuck in a crevice in the letter pox of the Waterford general postoffice. It re- mained hidden away until alterations were being made in the building when 1t was duly discovered and forwarded with the stereotyped excuse. The order will not be filled. the Waterford merchant having died in the meantime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

Lord Pirrie, head of the big Belfast shipbuilding yard of Harland & Wolff is now interesting himself in the growth. of Cork City and is discussing with the cor poration of the southern city the pros poets of a new dock scheme for big ocean going ships and a shipyard which he plans to open to assist the development of industry in the south of Ireland. Mir Richard Croker desires to help the pro- ject and 1t is likely that his offer will be accepted Cork has wonderful natural harbor and is the center of population in the province of Munster. Hitherto. however, if one except the Cork stout which has gone around the world. it's in- dustries have been limited Lord Pirric is gathering around him the most broad minded men in the country in efforts to stimulate the Irish people to new produc- tive works. realizing every Irish oppor- tunity as it comes along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

breach of promise. "It came right from the heart" the witness assured the court. She was all full of heart. Thomas J. Campbell, who led for the defense, made the plaintiff admit that she kept Nixon out of the rain one evening deliberately so that she could take shelter under his umbrella and get sociable-like." She rec commended the umbrella as help towards inducing baking wooers to pop" Also she approves poetry, although this was the best she could do on her own ac- count:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
WASHINGTON GETS
 REAL HOT WEATHER
Electric Fans and Panama Hats Very Much in
 Evidence -

Washington, June s.-tSpeciall Summer has invaded the capital at last. The heavy clothing that keeps the blood of the mighty lawmaker from the chill blasts of winter has disappeared and the wear CT of toga is now seen in hlmy fabrics, while the Panama hat has replaced the tile. derby or waving sombrero with which members were wont to adorn their state- ly pates. And in addition to their cool attire. the congressman have ordered the electric fans turned on, and are dispateh- ing hurried commands 10 the restaurants for cooling drinks.
 There was a time when congressional tradition commanded the use of the old palm leaf fan as the means of obtaining relief from the heat: but in the last two or three years there has been d departure from many of the old precedents. The fact that the sessions Of Congress for ie last several years have been extended well into ,the summer has also had much to do with this change.
 The fans generally in use are of the ceiling variety such as one sees in the summer hotels and palm gardens througn-s out the country. and in addition there is an occasional fan about the sides of the legislative chambers Despite these in- novations, however. some of the older
 
 When the hot weather is really at It's height some strange combinations of of flcia raiment appear There are, linens crashes. homespuns and alpacas in all de- grees Of shade and color. Even here. however, sticlslers for formality insist that the dignity of Congress demands that the members wear conventional at tire These. no matter how hot 1t may be, will be found at their desks with the of ta man. This class Is gradually diminishing. however, and it is predicted that tho frock coat soon will be matter of his- tory in Washington's summer dress
 In fact. there has developed under the regime of Vice President sherman in tho Senate. tendency to do away with the conventional frock even during the win ter. Vice President Sherman. contrary to strict precedent set by Vice President Fairbanks. formed the habit of presiding over the Senate in a simple business suit. warm or light as the weather might die tate. Because of this there has been d gradual departure from the strict formal- fly of the Senate as far as raiment Is concerned
 It Is the appearance of lemonade. how ever. that Is the most infallible sign that summer has come to the capitol to stay. This beverage, let 1t be known. is not the ordinary vintage. for the congress sional throat made dry and parched by oratory. must have a special brand to properly lubricate 1t and get 1t back into working order. The lemonade is a com position of sugar. lemons and Appoiln- aris. and colored attache spends many hours down In the cataeombs of the cap ltol. where the eyes of the curious can- not penetrate and discover the secrets of the connection. manufacturing 1t Then lt is carefully conveyed to the cloakrooms where other attaches keep close watch over it that none but members make use of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

When you and I, my love, shall part, Shall sorrow rend your loving heart? 1 shall in a foreign land roam.
 Lie down and die as others done"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

Like Pickwick. Nixon was compelled to pay tribute to outraged Venus, the Jury assessing the heart balm at the modest sum of $250, when the judge directed on the grounds that though she did a little of the counting herself, why that's wom- ans privilege, and if she didn't assert 1t now and then, half the men In Ireland would have more sense than to marry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

known as modernism. Not that at all He is modern in the sense that he believes the Catholic church must accept modern conditions. He is friendly with the Italian government. and Pope would CO., operate with 1t to the extent others might not do. He is friendly to modern methods. not all of which he sees employed by the Catholic church, and would employ what ever Is right and profitable to advance Christ's cause He is only 54, a young man to make a Pope of, yet he has been long enough in the Sacred college to be in touch with all elements in it.
 In spite of troubles in France. in Spain, in Portugal. and of his supposed incapac- ity to cope with Vatican conditions owing to his humble origin and lack of experi- enee at Venice. Pope Plus x Is leaving more favorable situation than he found; a church that is united. that Is mssion- ary and that is steadily enlarging ito plans ot work.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21

LOQge, 10 atteuu tue duuuoA "eo'Ans
of Montana pioneers at that place.
J. P. Lear, an employe of the Great
Northern railway, was brought to the
Sanitarium today for surgical treat.
ment.
Henry J.. O'Hanlon, the Chinook
merchant, arrived today to look after
his ranch and livestock interest in this
vicinity.
For rent, q seven-room house. newly
painted and papered; water in kitchen
and garden. Inquire at Stockmen'a
National bank.
The Fort Benton steam laundry has
recently installed some new machinery
that increases its facilities, and makes
it one of the best equipped plants in
this part of Montana.
Albert Zelt, OF Havre, has hled II
the federal court q petition to be de
clared q bankrupt. He recites that b
has liabilities of S515 and assets o
el55, all OF which are exempt.
The Choutesu county fair directors
ore in receipt OF word that sewers
farmers in the southea stern part o
the county are already preparing ez
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21
The Conference Banquet.

One of the biggest events OF the con-
ference held here last week was the
pioneers banquet at the Grand Union
hotel last night. Every possible seat
was taken by an enthusiastic crowd
of people from all parts Of the state.
The dining room was beautifully dec
Grated and the table groaued with
appealing viands.
Rev. G.. NJ. Donaldson was the
POSTMASTER. He called on the pion'
GERS who made stirring speeches. The
old pioneers did not lack in hum or.
Flashes of wit q up and down the
tables. But the real tang Of the re.
marks could only be fully appreciated
by those who knew the early history
OF Montana. Rev. R.. Nj. Craven who
spoke first, remarked that be had the
best wife in all Montana because she
never got mad. Rev. Riggin, who
was the next speaker, said he believed
any woman who could live with
Craven forty years was the bes
woman in all the world. Then follow
ed Revs. Little and Logan. Rev
Mills spoke of starting the churct
work at Conrad and all the difficulties
of pioneering. Bro. Van waxed clio
quent when be spoke OF his first ser
mon at Fort Benton.
W. G. Conrad spoke of helping
"Young Bro. Van" fix up the frs
preaching place by gathering up some
chairs. Then the bishop, in a few
fitting words, presented each pioneer
with q token of esteem from the mel
OF the conference. But this Is only
one event OF the conference. One goot
thing after another comes In rapit
succession and it 10 hard to keep psc
with It..
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21
Selecting Exhibition Potatoes.

A circular letter from the Montana
experiment station at Bozeman says
that, In selecting the twelve potatoes
for the boys county contests or for the
state fair, the following suggestions
may be helpful:
l. Get potatoes that are large and
smooth IS possible. Do not take
freaks or tubers with knobs growing
on them.
2. Have them uniform in size, color,
length and shape.
3 Have them the same size from stem
to seed end rather than big in the mid
die and tapering.
4. Select those with shallow eyes
nearly even with the surface.
5. Avoid scabby surface, cuts, Skin
breaks, and other injuries as far as
possible.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21
Beet Pulp For Livestock.

A news item from Billings says the
etock feeding in the yards of the Bill.
lings Sugar company will be carried
on upon ID extensive scale during the
ensuing season and to that end con-
tracts with four concerns have just
entered into. They provide for the
using by the feeders Of all OF the pulp
beets, together with an immense guam
tity of syrup, which is mixed with al
falfa. More than $500, 600 will be ex-
pended for stock and feed by the men
who have entered into the contracts.
They are, H. P. Brown, of the Great
Falls Meat company, O'Donnell Bros.
g. Ry an of this city: G.. B. Pope OF
Miles City, and Simonsen and Klenck.
Feeding will be started at the OPEN
ing of the sugar campaign about Oct.
l, and will continue until about June
l. next. 1t will be more extensive than
ever before, for the reason that fully
| 30 per CEN more pulp will result from
the beet crop. which was increased by
5000 acres.
Last season the feeding contra acts
were held by O'Donnell bros. alone
and their expenditures sggrega ted
about s4OO, 600 for stock, feed and help.
They fed about 5000 cattle and nearly
5000 sheep, using 10000 tons Of
beet pulp, thousands OF gallons Of
syrup and s25 900 worth OF alfalfa,
During the season 40 men and 20 teams
were employed constantly. The ami
mails were shipped to Seattle, Chicago
and Spokane, the greater number 60
ing to the first mentioned city.
The fact that the enterprise WILL bt
carried on along even larger lines
this season means that all OF the alfal
ia within q hauling radius OF Billings
will be purchased from the growers a
q good price.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21
Preparing For Reclamation Wor'

Helena Record.
The reclamation service is making
good its word that construction would
be actively pushed this eason on the
Sun river and Milk river projects and
on the St. Mary storage unit of the
Milk river project.
Timber is now being cut on the
western portion of the Blackfeet In
dian reservation, to be used 10 the
construction OF the ST. Mary storage
aud diversion works, said Engineer
Savage.
"Drawnings and specifications have
been completed and forwarded for the
Dodson south canal and from the
Dodson dam to the Nelson reservoir,
q distance of IS miles. Bids for the
work will be asked for In advertise.
ments in the near future.
"The field work is about completed
for the Vandalia south canal to cover
about Is, 900 acres of land in the vi
cinity of Glasgow. Contracts for
right of way and lowage of land q,
the Vandalia diversion dam are now
being secured"
The work now being done on the
| Milk river and Sun river projects,
and the St. Mary storage unit places
them we'll forward, and marks thu
surrounding of big obstacles tina
have hindered progress in the past.
The prelimina airy stage, with its red
tape, it's plans and specifications its
water and land contract entangle'
ments, is over; the period of con.
struc.ion has been ushered in.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21
Montana Editors In Session.

The annual meeting of the Montana
Press association, which was held at
Anaconda Thursday, Friday and Sat.
urday, was the most successful gather.
ing OF newspaper men yer held in the
state. There was q good representa-
ton from all parts of Montana, and
the occasion gave opportunity for re-
newing old friendships and forming
new acquaintance among the visitors
assembled in the smelter city.
The citizens of Anacoada entertain
ed the newspaper men with true western
hospitality, and the courtesies extend
ed will linger as q pleasant memory
for many years to come, The pro-
gram included a trip to the Warm
Springs asylum, which it IL proposed
to convert into a state institution, the
visit being planned for the purpose Of
giving the newspaper men an oppor-
tunity to inspect the property and
form an intelligent opinion as to its
value for the purpose indicated. On
Friday evening the visitors were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh DAILY at
Gregson Springs, q popular pleasure
resort located between Anaconda and
Butte-this being one OF the most en-
joyable features Of the meeting.
The Saturday program included a
visit to the big Washoe smelter, the
largest in the world, followed by an
automobile trip to Silver lake and the
Georgetown placer mining district. A
smoker and musical reception in the
evening concluded q series of enjoy.
| able events that will be remembered
with grateful appreciation by Mon
tana newspaper men.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21

hibits for the fair. and propose to
make displays that will cause other
communities to sit up and take notice.
Threshing operations are In pro-
gress at Captain Stevens big ranch,
about Eve miles west OF town, an out.
put Of about Ii, 900 bushels of wheat
having been loaded on the cars the
pas. week. The tota! wheat crop on
the Stevens ranch will exceed 2O.0W
bushels.
The Chou.eau county democra attic
central committee will meet tomorrow
evening, at the Grand Union hotel, to
select eleven delegates to the demo-
CT ratio state convention, to be held
August 20, at Great Falls. The COM
ml.tee will also decide upon the date
for holding the county nominating
convention.
Great Falls Leader: Before District
Judges a.. n. Ewing and J. B. Leslie
sitting in banc there is In progress to-
day q hearing on the three petitions
for . writ OF mand ate directed to the
county commissioners of Teton county
to compel them to rescind their action
In authorizing an election regarding
the creation of Toole county. Several
prominent Teton county business mer
and attorneys are in attendance.
A call has been issued by F. E
Stranahan, state committee man FOL
Chouteau county, for q mass conven
ton of citizens who wish to afalia at
with the Progressive party. The con
vention will be held In this city Mon
day, September 2, when it is proposed
to form q county organization, selec
deleg ates to the Progressive state con
v%ention, and transact such other bust
ness a may appear necessary to max
the new party an important factor II
political aft airs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21

appointed W. w. Van Orsdel superin.
tendent of the Great Falls district,
and O. A. White superintendent OF the
Kallepell district. The appointments
included pastors in charge OF the fol.
loving churches:
Belt circuit-A. w. Hammer.
Choteau- r. Nom ahon.
Dupuyer and Valier-George Meek.
lenburg.
Denton circuit-Fred McVay.
Dutton, Collins and Brady-G. b.
Heller.
Flowerse, Carter aud Big Sandy
c. E Anger.
Fort Benton-C. NJ. Donaldson.
Chester-F. C.~Nelson.
Chinook. A. Hill.
Culbertson and Mondak-C. E.
Wharton.
Glasgow. c. Walker.
Havre-C. S. Davis.
bingham and Box Elder-C. P.
| Shenefelt.
Saco-R. T. Cookinghsm.
Shelby and Sweet Grsss-W. Pippy
p. W. Haynes was appointed mis-
sionary for board of Sunday schools
w. E. Brann and J. G. Ross were LET
without appointment, to attend school
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21
THE PRICE YOU PAY
For your hat, your suit, your shoes, shirts or under.
wear. isn't nearly so important as
WHAT Q GET FOR YOUR MONEY

When we sell you a stetson or a Lanpher hat at $500 to $500
1--WE have the other kind, too, at 81 90 to $4,000; a Crawford or a Foot
Schulze shoe at $3.50 to $500, or a suit of guaranteed all wool, we'll
tailored clothes at $12OO to $4,000, YOU KNOW you are getting mer-
chandse that will give you satisfaction.
When we sell you a Wilson Bros, a Standard or a Town and
Country Dress Shirt, you know you are getting the best merchandise
your money will buy. The small difference in price is a trihe, but the
satisfaction you receive is a long time remembered.
We are headquarters for bedding. We carry a big line of mems
work shirts, SOC and up; mems gloves, $1.00 a dozen up to 50 00a pair;
work shoes, 1925 to $3.50 a pair; underwear, 3c up; rubber boots,
So. rs to $50; sicker suits and rain coats.
Boys overalls, Csc and SOC; boys waists, 3c to SOC; boys shoes
all prices. Boys suits, hats and caps, underwear and hosiery.
SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21
Terms Of Court, 1912.

CHOUTEAU COUNTY
Tuesday, September Path.
Tuesday, November 18th.
VALLEY COUNTY
Tuesday, October 1st.
BLAINE COUNTY
Tuesday, September Sd, 1912.
Monday, December 9th. 1912.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21

Appointments BY Conference.
In closing the North Montana Con.
ference In this city, Bishop Luccock
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-08-21
OMITTED STATES LAND OFFICE

My Office 10 in Z position to handle all kinds Of
Land Office business, andi youneed information
quick or any work done in the Office. you can
have itattended 70 By writin9. wirint Or telephon.
iE to me. Ny ofhce y il the same building a. the
United States Ia1d Office and al work can Be
taken up and attsnds0 70 without delay.
4 WITH CARRUTH"