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GentIemen's VaIuabIes.

co many meh to whom the city mis-
~ sionary had given money for .
nights lodging had expressed . prefer
ence for q certain lodging house that he
wondered what constituted it's particular
attraction.
1T makes US feel self-respecting." the
men said when questioned.
So far as the missionary could see II
was q typical lodging house. He appealed
to the manager. BY what method did he
tan the fires OF self-respect in his guests?
The manager pointed to a sign:
Gentlemen are requested to leave theiS
valuables with the clerk"
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last resort he can make q
good living by running a
boarding house. with his wife as chief
factotum, and calling 1t a hotel. The
proposition seems so simple that thou
sands embark upon this career every
year. Few get beyond the boarding house
stage.
What is hotel? There is no sharp
line Of distinction between a boarding
house and some hotels. It's merely a
matter of opinion Of the proprietor. IT
he calls his place a hotel it's best to let
it go at that
Intended originally for the accommo-
dation Of transients. hotels have be-
come the permanent homes Of tens Of
thousands. Fifty years ago every man
Of worth in this country had his own
home. and If he put up at a hotel 1t
was merely temporary. Today there are
thousands Of homeless individuals who
take great pride in giving as their per
manent address some high-class hotel.
A good deal of discussion has been
provoked by this changing condition of
city life. and 1t has been pointed out
that the new environments are trans
forming characters and views Of things
In general.
X
The modern Boniface is responsible for
the abandonment Of many private homes.
and he Is working night and day to
break UP and wreck the family ties that
hold people in general The hotel man
does the wrecking wisely. shrewdly. and
with no offense to his victims. Man Is
born with a desire for comfort and lux
ury: he likes to shoulder the burden and
worry Of life on others. The modern
Boniface. taking stocks of this. capitali1es
it fpr what 1t is worth. He appeals to
the luxury side Of human nature; he ca
ters to his pride with colossal million
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other instances she had remarked, push
ing before his victim piece OF paste
board shaped like calling card. but con-
siderably larger.
reverberating between the walls, more
than ever reminiscent Of tho purring of
a huge cat
She noticed that the "boy'' (who was
probably three or four years older than
HERSELF started slightly and then smiled
Thereafter he listened somewhat eagerly,
nodding at times or interjecting q quick
word.
Her interest in this episode was at the
time too remote to hold her regard more
than q moment or two. and presently
roar of the city that insinuated itself
even into this quiet retreat. And. in con-
sidering what she could do to deaden the
irk Of the hopeless hours that must
elapse before sleep would. bring her for
getfulness. she forgot their slow flight.
and sat on, staring vacantly out of the
window on the dismal scenery Of the
back yard ct Suzannes. with its bare,
unlovely fence, its network Of clothes
lines. its parched patch OF detected grass
and its array of ash and refuse cans.
When at length she aroused herself.
she was alone-save for Jean. She guess
ed that the ''boy'' had gone away with
the Red Man. just as the sailorman had,
ana wondered II, ilk0 the latter, ne would
never return. Not that It mattered.
She paid Jean, adding, shamefacedly,
gratuity Of cents, which he received
with the air Of one who has been pre-
sented with q modest competence Then,
as he tapped of to hand over 40 cents
to Suzanne. she started to go.
AS q matter Of fact. she did leave Su-
zanne's within the next few moments,
but first she paused In the outer hall to
satisfy q wiim Of curiosity.
At her feet. just within the threshold
Of the street door, she CHANGED to see a
large white card. conspicuous against
the soiled and frayed oilcloth. II the
print on 1t had not been unusually legible.
and II her eyes had not been young and
strong and quick. she would doubtless
have passed on; but these things being
as they were she read at g glimpse
enough Of the inscription to fix her in
terest. She stopped, picked 1t up and
stood knitting her delicately lined brows
over II.
It was the card the Red Man had
handed the boy; she knew as much
from its stze and shape. It had been
printed on Q press from common type.
and one edge showed the marks Of per-
forationA. a. though It had been bound
with several others In Q book, to be torn
of at convenienca. Tts face bore this
legend:
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Inventor Of Occupations
oUORaD o. RHODE
$50 Broadway. New York
Hour6. 1 IN 4 nm

Pardonably puzzled ana intrigued. the
girl turned the card over. and her eyes
widened. OF course (she was instant to
admit) 1t was simply condolences; but
after ALL condolences are interesting,
however commonplace they may be out
side Of book covers. And to find.her own
first name staring up at her seemed at
first more than q little astonishing.
On the back Of the card some one (the
Red Man, at IN easy guess) had scrawled
In pencil the memorandum:
Cynthia (Cydonia)
pr 7 Erie p $40
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caravansary that caters to the hrst-class
trade rups into the hundreds. and some
times passes the thousandth mark. A
hotel accommodating 1.200 to 1.4O0 guests
will have from 100 to 100 employed in the
kitchen alone.
The modern boniface must see that his
table ID always supplied with tho deli
caciss OF the whole world.
-.
Peaches and plums are imported from
Cape Town. Africa, four or five months
before tho local peach season; boars'
heads are brought from Germany. and
pheasants from England: Japan sends
crosnes out Of season, and Belgium and
Alsiers contribute artichokss. and Cali
fornia, Bermuda, Jamaica and Cuba fur
nish strawberries. pineapples and various
tropical fruits the year round. All OF
these delicacies that were formerly hard
to get out Of season have become almost
necessities today, and the hotel manager
must have them on hand ct all times to
satisfy fastidious patrons.
Forty years ago an annual rent OF
SIC, 600 for q certain hotel In New York
was considered so exorbitant that its
dicted: but today the rent for this same
hotel moderniEed and brought up to date
Is 10000 q year.
The reason for this remarkable increase
in rent il not entirely due to the appreci-
alton Of real estate in that neighborhood.
The advance is partly because Of its won
derful freproof construction. its expensive
ornamental exterior design and interior
equipment of marble stairways, mural
paintings on walls and ceilings and to
it's labor-saving devices. 1t is equipped
with q perfect system Of vacuum cleaning
so that no dust 10 ever raised in any hall
or room.
All the air that the guests breathe Is
filtered and purified by patent devices
before 1t enters the place. Each room
is equipped with electric curling irons
facial massage devices, electric hot-water
heaters, iceless refrigerators and dozen
and one little conveniences. One can
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THE SUPER RACES An American
Problem. BY Scott Nearing, Phi. D..
author Of Social Adjustment" etc.
The Art Of Life Series. Edited by
Edward Howard Griggs. New York:
r. w Huehsch.
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HEN a man finds luck going,
against him he generally
cherishes a hope that as a
last resort he can make q
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Hefring. Shaw. A. Elementary Science Applied
to Sanitation and Plumbers' Work. SJwH436.
Jones, E q. Notes ON Drainage. 1905. SHE
J71.
May, Arthur. Cleansing Of Cities and Towns.
SIX MASS.
Sterbrock, 8. b. Manual Of Modern Plumbing.
1907. SJW-St47m.
venable. w. n. Methods and Devices for Bas-
terial Treatment Of Sewage. 1908. SKU-V6a.
Webstsr, o. D.. Manual for Plumbers. SJW.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
Big Movement of Land Seekers.

From inform alton CLEANED from re-
ports coming to the Merchants asso.
citation of Butte, it would seem that
colonists are coming to the west in
great numbers. Two thousand three
hundred and forty cars of immigrant
goods, representing the personal ef.
fects of II, 720 colonists, we're handled
through the Twin City transfer during
March by the Great Northern, North
ern Pacific, Milwaukee and St. Paul
and 500 lines. These people were
ticketed for western Minnesota, North
and South Dakota, Idaho, Montana,
Oregon and Washington, and some
for western Canada.
The first four days Of April showed
u greater average per day ia the PEG.
Pile still moving than any day during
March. The reduced passenger and
freight rates under which the colonists
are moving, continue until tomorrow
and officials Of the railroads expect
almost as many people to pass through
St. Paul and Minneapolis up to this
time as during the month of March
The moveables are coming from all
9 Lotions OF the United States.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
Will Test County Printing Law.

Suit has been commenced In the
district court of Blaine county by
II. L. Benton, plaintiff, against the
county commissioners and treasurer
of Blaine county, seeking to enjoir
and ain the defendants from al.
lowing and paying accounts Of Geo
D. Barnard & Co., of St. Louis, tc
whom was awarded q contract to fur
nish certain books and records for the
new county.
Plaintiff alleges that in response tt
the ad vertisement of the commissioner
be submitted a bid for the furnishing
of county printing and record books,
which wac in accordance with law,
and that he was equipped with the
necessary plant to furnish such work
but that the commissioners, In viola
ton of section 1897 of the revised
codes, gave the contract to the St,
Louis firm.
Judge Tattan has issued q temper
ary restraining order, and on May
defendants will be given an opportu'
nifty to show cause why ar injunction
should not be issued. 1t is understood
that this action is brought on behal
of the typographical unions of th'
state to test the constitution lity 0
section 1887, which provides that sucl
| contr act shall be let to a newspapel
within the county.
A similar suit and temporary re
straining order has been commenced
in Hill county, wherein it is claimed
that the contract for county printing
was awarded to B. B. Weldy, of thu
Chester Signal, and that Weldy hai
sublet part of the contract to q Spo
kane company, contrary to law. Tn
order in the latter case will be hear,
| at Havre on Nay g..
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
The Chinook Saloon Case.

Another development In the cele-
brated Chinook saloon case is q deci-
sion by the supreme court adverse to
the local authorities. The matter is
reported by the Helena Record as fol-
lowe:
The supreme court today handed
down four opinions, one of them of
particular interest to northern Mon.
tana. This was the action of the state
ex rel Herman STREET. against the jus
tice court Of Chinook. The justice
issued q search warrant in which it
was alleged that in the STREET. saloon
was q large amount Of liQuors, which
STREET intended to offer for sale, with.
out fret having obtained q license to
dispose of them under q town ordi-
nance. The town marshal seized the
goods and STREET. applied to the dis
trict court for q writ of prohibition.
An alternative writ was issued and
later the case was transferred to Cas-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
The Man On The Box.

"The Man on the Box" which will
be presented at the Opera House on
Wednesday, April 18th is from the
pen of that we'll known popular writer
Of fiction, Harold McGrath. This
proving one OF Americas most popu.
lar novels and being universally read,
was dramatized by Grace Livingstone
Furniss into q three.act play. The
scene is laid in Washington, D. c.,
and the first act showing the interior
of Judge w ats private examination
room in the Third District Police
court. The second and third acts
show the interior of Colonel Annes.
ley's home at Chevy Chase, q very
fashionable district in our National
Capitol. The different characters
portrayed are in the hands of q very
capable company and q high clsss
performance ia assured to all who
attend. Comedy reigns supreme and
laughter sbounds.
Tickets on sale at L~ockwood's drug
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
consideration has not been made

consideration has not been made
public.
Filings on public and in this dis.
trict have been increasing the past
few Wet ks, according to announce
nent made by Register E. L Barnes,
OF the Great Falls land Office. There
we're 275 filings 10 February, 400 In
March, and it is expected April filings
will exceed 500 in nun Der.
An ~openion given by Attorney
General Galen holds that the state
Jaw rtqni ing butchers 70 keep a
record Of the marks and brands of
all cattle slaughtered, does not apply
to persons who kill their own animals
and offer the meat for sale. In all
cases, however, the hides must be
KEEP; for ten days and be subject to
ius p%ection.
Among the arrivals today was a
party OF surveyors representing the
Butte Electric and Power company,
who are making a preIimina airy survey
for the proposed electric power line
from Great Fails to the Milk river
country. While 90 definite date has
beeo set for commanding work on
this project, the arrival OF q quantity
of cross aims and other supplies indi.
Gates that construction will soon be in
progress in this vicinity.
c. W. Morrison, Chairman of the
Chouteau county republican central
co nmi.tee, is preparing TO call q con
vention to choose delegates to repre-.
sent this county in the state conven.
ton to he held at Livingston May Is
1t is proposed to hold the county
convention or or about May II, an6
the precinct primaries May 8. In the
latter it is proposed to give the voters
an opportunity to express their pre-
ference for their party presidentia
candidate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
PROPOSED Route Of Milwaukee.

Local residents who are familiar
with the topography of the country
south of this city, through which the
Milwaukee is said to propose building
its line from Lewistown to Great Falls,
express the belief that a better route
could be found by running the survey
a little further north than the line that
is at present contemplated. 1t is
understood that the latest survey runs
from the Brady-Collins ranch ives,
through the Sag, the proposed route
coming within ten or twelve miles OF
this city.
It is claimed that from a point be.
tween the John Patterson ranch and the
Northwestern there is q feasible route
north to the Missouri rivera route
that vas followed by local travel be-
cause Of its easy grade-and that its
adoption by the Milwaukee would
avoid the difficulties that have beer
encountered along Belt creek and its
vicinity. Following the course of the
river for a few miles west, access &c
the bench could be secured through
Bulls head coulee without serious
trouble.
The proposition looks so good to
local business men that they have
made arrangements to present it tc
Milwaukee railroad officials, with 8
request that it be given favorable
consideration.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
Notice of Sale of Real Estate.

In the district court of the Twelfth judicial
district Of the state of Montana, in and for the
county of Chouteau.
tiff. vs.. j: E.: Bower, ct ais, defendants.
Notice Is hereby given, that pursuant to an
order OF the said court duly given and made in
signed as receiver of the property Of the Mon
tana Wool Warehouse company, the under
signed, as such receiver, will sell at public auc-
1912, at the front door of the court house, In
Chouteau county. Montana, all of the right, title
and interest Of the said Montana Wool Ware.
house company, a dissolved corporation, and all
the right, title or interest which it's trustees or
stockholders may have of, in or to lots numbered
is, 9, 10, ID and IA, In block lag, of the addition
to the TOWNSHIP of Fort Benton, commonly
known as the Military reserve addition. In
Chouteau county, Montana, together with all
and singular the ~tenements, Entertainments and
improvements thereunto belonging or In any
wise appertaining.
FRANK A. FLANAGAN, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
AFFECTS NEW COUNTIES.
Their Legal Status May Be Establish
ed BY Supreme Court.

ed 0v oupTeme SOuFt'
Although the new counties Of Hill
and Blaine are doing business under
the org an1za.ion effected several weeks
ago, there appears to be a doubt as to
their legal statu until the act under
which they were formed shall have
been approved by the courts as conssi-
tutional. 1t IL reported that banks
and investment companies hesitate
about making real estate loans 10 the
new counties because OF an element OF
uncertainty regarding the protection
afforded by placing q real estate
transaction on record. tits also said
to be the opinion Of some OF the public
authorities that should either OF the
new counties propose to issue bonds,
there would be difficulty in disposing
of the securities unless the RESPONSE
bility of the vendors is established be-
You'd question.
The matter was brought to the at.
tention of Governor Norris and the
attorney general q few days ago, with
a view to securing q court decision
through quo warranto proceedings dt.
rected by the state executive. Accord.
ing to the Helena Independent, this
effort to adjust matters through OF.
fetal sources was not successful, its
| report of the incident being 10 this
effect:
II any movement is started to annul
the proceedings by which Hill and
| Blaine counties were created, it will
have to be started by some taxpayer.
This was decided yesterday when At
torney General A. J. Galen informed
Gov. Edwin L. Norris that in his
opinion the law passed by the last
legislature granting to the people OF a
proposed new county the option OF
creating such county was constitu-
tional.
The question was raised by James A.
Walsh and Stranahan & Stranahan,
who represent certain taxpayers OF
Hill and Blaine counties. and who re-
quested the governor to direct the at.
torney general to institute proceedings
to have the creation of the new coun.
ties declared null and void.
The governor submitted to the at
torney general two questions: us the
act in question constitutional" and
sis there any way by which the con
stitution ality of said law a be tested
other than by quo warrauto proceed.
ings directed by the governor to be
instituted by the attorney general?'
The first question is answered in the
affirmative and the second question
10 answered by the statement that the
question of the constitution atty Of the
act may be properly raised in any &C.
tion or proceedings necessarily baset
on the act itself.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
To Whom It Nav Concern,

In the district court of the Twelfth judicial
district of the state of Montana, in and for the
county of Chouteau.
T. G. Power 4 Brother, a corporation, plain
tiff, vs j. E. Bower, ct ais, defendants.
Notice is hereby given to all persons knowing
themselves indebted to the Montana Wool
Warehouse company, a dissolved corporation, to
Benton State bank, in Fort Benton, Chouteau
county, Montana, and pay euch Indebtedness,
and notice is likewise given to all persons who
have or claim to have any claims against said
dissolved corporation or against it's property to
forthwith present the same to the said under
signed at his said office.
Dated this 18th day Of April, 1912.
FRANK A.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17

Gao county, and heard by Judge
Lesi'e' who gave judgment in favor
of STREET..
Ihen the Justice appealed to the gu.
preme court. The supreme court af-
firms the Judgment Of the lower court,
AND says the alleged intention OF
STREET to violate the ordinance by con-
Quoting q saloon without first obtain.
ing a town license did not Justify the
OF the warrant. The opinion
is by Chief Justice Brantly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17
Rates from $500 per week up,
according to accommodations
The Fort Benton Sanitarium. Fort Benton, Mont
LET US HELP YOU
For particulars address

If you are planning on building a home, or a
barn, or any other structure this season, and are
figuring on what the material will cost you, come
in and let us help you figure it. We are accustomed
to that sort of work, and can tell you in a little
while just how much it will cost you. Even if you're
not going to build right away, We'll be glad to make
you an estimate on your bill.
But don't wait until you want a big bill of lum-
Der. We will be very pleased to have your little
orders, for one, or two, or more pieces, and will
always make the price just right.
MISSOURI RIVER LUMBER 90.
Phone 81
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-17

on a visit with his son, J. J. Tatan, of
that city.
W. p. Sullivan, of Lonetree, is in
town today in connection with land
business.
Four cars of furniture just u%nloaded,
and now ready for your inspection.
r. G. Power & Bro, Ltd.
A solid brass electric lamp given
with q $50. 90 purchase of furniture, at
T. G. Power & Bro, Ltd.
The baseball boys will open the sea
son with q public dance to be given
Friday evening, at the opera house.
Sanitary couches, fitted with a
Stearns & Foster mattress, at &c. SO,
complete, at T. G. Power & Bro,
Ltd.
A new item from Havre reports
the arrest of Frank Hartman, a
Chinook boy only fifteen years of age,
on q charge OF forgery. The youthful
culprit ia alleged to have secured
money on several forged checks.
A big sale OF sheep is said to have
been made by J. b. Long & Co.. o
Great Falls, to Utah parties, thu
transaction including about 1900
head of ewes .of various ages. Tn,