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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-28
ROOSEVELT IS WILLING.
Former President Annouces Candi
dacy.For Republican Nomination.

dacy'For Republican Nomination.
NEW YORK, Feb. 26. - Colonel
Roosevelt's letter to the governors
stating briefly that he would accept
the nomination for president If it be
rendered to him, created no surprise
here in political quarters, in view of
his laconic remark in Cleveland, "My
hat is in the ring"
Colonel Roosevelt's letter to the re-
publican governors who desired to
know his position with respect to q
nomin alton for president. as given out
by the colonel's secretary last night,
was ss follows:
''Gentlemen: I deeply appreciate
your letter and I realize to the full the
heavy responsibility it puts upon me,
expressing as it does the carefully con.
sidered convictions of the men elected
by popular vote to stands as the heads
of government in their several states.
II absolutely agree with you that
this matter is not one to be decided
with any reference to the personal
preferences or interests of any man
but purely from the standpoint OF the
interests of the people as whole.
will accept the nomination If it is ten
dered to me and I will adhere to this
decision until the convention has ex
pressed its preference.
zone of the principles for which
have stood and for which now stani
and which I have always endeavorei
and always shall endeavor to reduce
to action, is the genuine rule of tn
people, and therefore, I hope, that 81
far az possible the people may be give'
the chance, through direct primaries
to express their preference as to who
shall be the nominee of the repu blicar
presidential convention"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-28
Wells Do Not Invalidate Entry.

SALT LAKE. CITY, Feb. 20.-The
development of artesian wells upon
dry farm lands taken up under the
enlarged homestead act in good faith,
does not inv alid ate the rights of the
entrymen, according to an opinion OBJ.
tanned from the interior department
by Senator Smoot of Utah. The Ques-
tion was propounded by the CONNER
cial club of this city,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-28
PROGRESSIVE REPUBLIC
Conference At Billings Results In
Forming Organization.

Forming Organization.
BILLINGS, Feb. 22.-With about 200
persons attending, about one-half OF
whom was from the Yellowstone coun.
try, progressive republicans met In
conference here this afternoon and
outlined q declar alton of principles.
Fourteen out of % Montana counties
were represented.
Chairman Horkan made vigorous
address in which he denounced the
boss rule, which, he said, had all
POLITICAL parties in Montana In thral-
dom and said one of the purposes OF
this movement was to break the shac-
kles. The principles enunciated would
show that the progressives are tired
of the domin alton of the Amalg anna
ted company. He said that the true
types of progressives are La Toilette.
Cummins and Roosevelt and his men.
ton of these names was met with pro-
longed applause.
1t was moved by John Mclaughlin
of Stevensville that 1--WE have un.
bounded faith in Rooseyelt and that
he be indorsed Internationally as the
nominee for president, also that Jo-
seph Nj. Dixon be endorsed for re-
election"
Edward Horsky, mayor of Helena,
and W. D. Rankin urged that no man
be indorsed for president. Rankin
asked that Dixon only be indorsed.
George Horkan of Forsyth and sew
eral others urged the endorsement of
Roosevelt and resolutions endorsing
both men were carried almost unani.
mously, after considerab able discussion.
The resolutions adopted by the con-
ference are lengthy and bristle with
belligerency. The domin alton of the
corpor ations in the republican party
OF Montana was vigorously assailed,
the initiative and referendum was de-
m anded, a direct primary law for the
selection of candidates, including
United States senators, was insisted
upon; corrupt practices act being
also called for. Among the othe,
resolutions was graduated income
tax, conserv alton of natural resources
arbitration between labor and capital
scientific revision of the tariff, build
ing of permanent highways. q NOR
liberal homestead law, the passage o
law requiring the registration Of mel
eng aging in lobbying in the Iegisla
ture, and the creation OF public ser
vice commission to regulate public
utilities corpor ations.
Previous to adjournment the con
ference selected perm anent officers
consisting of former Mayor Georg
W. Farr, of Miles City, president
Justice NJ. Smith, of Bozeman. vic
president; Jere G. Murphy, of Helena
secretary; Albert Anderson, Glendiv'
assistant secretary, and W. F. Meyer
of Red Lodge, treasurer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-28
Rumor of Hills Retirement.

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 22.-News
was received here tonight that Louis
W. Hill, president of the Great North.
ern Railroad company, has, with W.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-28
Stolen Bullion Recovered.

SALEM, Ore, Feb. 25.-Gov. Oswald
West announced tonight that he had
obtained q full confession from one of
the men implicated in the robbery of
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20

Dental tenure commends itself to
good citizens: 1t would abolish the
third-term menace. It would pro-
tect the dignity and strengthen the
independence Of the chief executive.
1t would go far toward ending GER
tain abuses Of federal patronage.
In addition to these reasons, divers
others are apparent. America is now
stated and really harmed by it's null
tiplicity of elections. Coming every
four years, the presidential election,
which is the most distracting Of
them all, suspends business activity
and puts the entire country in, a
state of unrest and uneasiness
Every six years is frequent enough
for such an election; and with the
provision that the occupant of the
office shall never hold it again, that
period is by no means too long.
1t is to be hoped that this timely
proposal will soon mature in definite
Legislation and will be submitted to
the people for their Endorsement
Atlanta Journal. 49,. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Girls of the Sixties Entertained.

The ''Girls of the $685. for the
second time since organizing, were
entertained at the home of Mrs. j.
G. Borden last Friday afternoon and
evening. The party was given in
honor of Mrs. Nelson Jesmer, who,
with her husband, is making an all
too brief visit in the old home town,
after a residence of several years in
the far west.
Mrs. Jesmer is, properly, one of
the "girls,'' and many pleasant
"reminiscences were exchanged which
all enjoyed exceedingly. The de-
scriptions, too, given by the guest of
the imposing scenery about their
home and of their own dwelling and
manner of living, was very entertain
ing.
Mrs. Mary Rines, who has been
the decorative genius Of nearly, or
quite every meeting of the society,
had assisted the hostess in preparing
a table that was a ''thing of beauty
and a oy'-alas! not forever, y
for it is fact generally recognized
that the process of eating is not con-
ducive to the best artistic effects
but it was a joy, nevertheless.
Green and white were the colors
used, and these were blended in the
ribbons falling in graceful drapings
from the ceiling to the table, the
bouquets of locust and ferns, the
dainty bonbon dishes and the place.
cards which had been lettered by the
genial husband of the hostess in his
most artistic manner, and upon each
of which was mounted a white
'button' rose with tiny green
leaves.
A place at table was reserved for
Mr.. Jesmer, but having gone upon
that morning in one of those con-
veyances denominated a ''machine"
he, somehow, failed to arrive on
schedule time.
Mrs. Jesmer gave the club cordial
invitation to assemble for the next
meeting at her home in Seattle, and
the decision was unanimous to
charter for this purpose the first
aeroplane headed for the west.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
The Six-Year Term.

If the chief executive had six
years in which to carry out his
policies and knew that at the end of
that period he would permanently be
out Of politics, so far as he individu-
ally was concerned, he would, in the
average case, at least, hew more
closely to the rigid line of duty !;
certainly he would be less subject to
gusts of expediency. In like manner
the limited and final term would 90
far toward ending the abuses of
federal patronage. There would be
far less temptation than now to
scramble for delegates and to use the
appointiye power for marshaling sup
port in a national convention. If
the new plan accomplished nothing
save this, it would abundantly justi-
fly it's adoption.
For three cardinal reasons then.
the proposed restriction of the presi-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Crown Wins. Again

The Twin Lakes ball team was
defeated by Grown the second time
this season last Sunday. The game
was a good one despite the inclement
weather, the final score being I to 2.
Crown took the lead from the start
and held it to the end.
Mckinney was: on the mound for
the winners and he held his OPP
ponents scoreless up, to- the seventh
inning. Only two hits were regis
tered off Of his delivery in the entire
game. q. Angstman was at the re-
ceiying end and also did his share.
Crown has a fast ball team this
year, several individual stars being
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Death Of Henry E. Fridlev.

Henry G. Fridley Of Fridley, Anoka
county, died at a Battle Creek.
Michigan, sanitarium on the 18th
inst, and funeral services were held
in the old home at Fridley Monday
afternoon. The remains were in
TERED at Lakewood cemetery, Min
neapolis.
Deceased was 81 years of age and
was the son Of the late Major A. NJ.
Fridley. He was we'll known to
many of the older residents of
Princeton by whom he was highly
esteemed. He was pleasant-man-
nered, courtly gentleman of the. old
school and his death will be regret
ted by many.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Big CROWDS GATHER
Monday Was Circus Day and Thou
sands Of People Came to Town
to See the Elephants.
Every Feature of Goldman Brothers
Show, From the Parade to the
Henagerie, First Class.

Perhaps the biggest crowd of
people ever seen in Princeton
blockaded the sidewalks Of the prin-
clpal streets on Monday, when Coll
mar & Brothers. circus showed in
town. Thousands of people from all
points of the compass congregated-
they came in carriages, wagons,
automobiles and by train. A circus
had not visited Princeton for four
years, and it was quite a treat to see
the elephants again. They looked
like the same old pachyderms that
were here with .Gollmar Brothers
when they last visited Princeton.
The parade was a good one and the
band was one of the best we ever
heard with circus Of course the
antics Of the clown who brought up
the rear, created a great deal of
amusement for the children. I;
At the afternoon performance the
big tent was crowded, many people
being unable to gain admittance.
Every act was well performed and
the gymnasts were especially good
the horizontal bar, trapeze and wire
walking acts were excellent. One Of
the features which attracted much
attention was the performing lions.
A woman trainer put them through
many acts which astounded> the
audience. She had them under per-
feet Il control and they implicitly
obeyed her every command. She
placed her head in the mouth of one
of the big beasts to show how well
she had them trained and that she
was not afraid Of them. From be-
ginning to end the show was one
which everyone appreciated, and the
concert was much above the average.
The menagerie was, of course. a
big feature of the circus and some
splendid specimens of wild beasts
were exhibited, including elephants,
camols,,@s ponderous hippopotamus
and "a number Of lions and leopards.
One OF the largest lions was black
named fellow from the jungles of
Africa and we'll does he deserve the
name Of the king of beasts. He was
as noble a looking lion as we ever
saw. The horses were all splendid
animals, in good condition, and some
OF them were prize-takers.
In all Gollmar Brothers employ $50
men. many Of them roustabouts, but
no profane language, as might be ex-
pected, was heard on the grounds.
The show was clean throughout and
Gollmar Brothers are deserving of
praise for the perfect discipline
which prevailed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
They Are Here. =.

Have just received full line of fly
nets, covers and lap busters which
[ bought cheap for cash, and they
will therefore be sold cheap. Also
have a splendid selection of new
double and single driving harness,
and a few secondhand double and
SINCE driving harness which 1 will
sell cheap. Everything in the
harness line can at all times be
found at my place and the prices are
always reasonable. Call and examine
the goods before buying elsewhere.
The closer you examine them the
better will you like them. All nv
goods in the harness line are guar
anteed. .,... ~. g..
Couches, mattresses and other
furniture upholstered by an expert
enced man. Call me up.
~ William Nicely,
The Old Reliable Harness Maker.
Princeton, MINI.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
More About Stocking Mile Laos.

The recent attempt of the state
game and fish commission, at the
lnstlgation of a few residents on the
west side of the lake, to- stop COM
mercial fishing on Mile Laos is a
closed incident, yet residents of. the
town of Kathio are still trying to
keep up the fight. In a communica-
tion in the last issue of the Prince
ton y MON, "a Few Old Settlers
of Kathio make statements that we
do not believe can be substantiated.
In their desire to accomplish their
one purpose, they appear to consider
their own personal DESIRES, regard
less Of the rights and wishes of the
residents Of the rest of the entire
lake district. -Wahkon Enterprise.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
AT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL.

4 Forrest McVicar was operated
upon on Monday and was found to be.
suffering from tubercular peritonitis.
There is no hope for his recovery.
John Olson of Dalbo is at the
hospital suffering from a fracture of
the lower jaw, which he sustained in
a runaway.
DR.. Cooney was called to Milaca by
DR.. Bacon on Tuesday evening and
performed an operation for acute
appendicitis on Chris Erickson of
Onamia.
William CARING is at the hospital
suffering from an injury to one of
his hip bones sustained while jump
ing from horse.
Mrs. Robert Essler of Ogilvie is at
the hospital for surgical treatment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Helping the Blind.

The wind was blowing a bit more
than a gale last night when benev.
olent old chap stopped to put dime
in the hat of shiyering blind man
on the public square, says the Cleve-
land Plain Dealer. The donor near
ly dropped the coin, but the mendi-
can't showed his hat underneath it
and skilfully rescued it. .~.
':Why, you're not blind 20 cried the
giver, scornfully. = -.
mo, sir,'' confessed the beggar.
I'm just takin' pals place while
he has a bit of rest. He's blind, sir:
been blind from birth.' H.,
"Where is he taking his rest?" de-
manded the stranger, still uncon-
WINGED.
''Why, he-er-why, he's gone to a
movin' picture Show,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
LOOKS LIKE A BOLT
Latest Advices From Chicago Say
Indications Are That Roose-
welt Forces Will Bolt.
Dark Horse Talk is in the Air and the
Name of Governor Hadley Is
Receiving Most Favor.

The hostile forces gathered at the
Chicago Coliseum on Tuesday noon
for the opening of the fifteenth re-
publican national convention, with
battle lines on both the Taft and
Roosevelt sides apparently holding
firm and with leaders and delegates
predicting that the session would
mark an epoch in the annals of
American politics. Rarely have the
principals in a national political con-
vention met under greater stress Of
feeling than chat which prevailed.
The atmosphere was electric with
bitterness and personal animosity.
Thousands Of people who were unable
to obtain seats at the convention
thronged hotel Hobbies and the i'm
mediate vicinity of the Coliseum
with the idea that sensation of one
sort or another would develop in the
big hall at any moment. Many
political veterans said it was the
worst crush of humanity in their
convention experiences.
During the afternoon Senator
Elihu Roots name was presented to
the convention for temporary chair
man by Victor Rosewater, while the
name of Governor McGovern of Wis
consin was presented by Henry F..
Cochems. After long and bitter
fight, and amid much confusion,
Root was elected, thus giving the
Taft forces an advantage. Roots
majority over McGovern was Sc. The
vote was: Root, 55S; McGoyern, SOP {;
scattering, a.. ~" -..
Several hours were consumed yes
terday in an argument on the motion
Of Governor Hadley of Missouri to
purge the temporary roll of 81 dele
gates contested by the Roosevelt fac
ton but seated by the national COM
mittee. -. -- - ~
Late last night a vote was taken
7 enzHadley's motion and the .Roose-
velt forces we're defeated. The vote
was 564 to SO. This practically
makes the temporary roll call perma-
nent. =
The latest news at II O'Clock this
morning from the convention hall
at Chicago is that there is a strong
probability that the Roosevelt forces
will bolt and that they will be led
in such bolt by the Minnesota dele
CATION. a..
There is talk of dark horse, and
the name of Governor Hadley has
been prominently advanced. T.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
E. w. Powers Visits Princeton.

r. E. W. Powers of Salem, Ore, came
down from Fargo on Saturday even
ing and passed Sunday with his
friend, j. J. Skahen.. Mr.. Powers.
who is the largest independent dealer
in dried fruits in the country, has
been disposing Of his product in
Montana and the Dakotas, and this
season has disposed of S35, 900
worth, mostly prunes, and has a few
carloads left. He went from here to
Minneapolis, where Mr.. Skahen
Joined him yesterday, and together
they proceeded by easy stages to
Baltimore to attend the democratic
national convention.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
/, Pfistelr is Cornine.

He is the eye specialist from. St.
Paul who visits us regularly, The
relief from headaches and nervous
ness found in his glasses is too well
known to require comment. He is
particularly successful with children
as one would imagine after his long
experience with the children Of the
St. Paul school. He-Will be at the
Commercial hotel, Thursday after
noon, June ~. AS, formerly, exami-
nation will be free. Ito
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Send in Your contributions

Persons who have not sent i'm their
contributions to the cemetery fund
should do 50 without delay as the as
ISOLATION is short Of money. The
grounds at. Oak. Knoll cannot be put
in good condition without funds to
pay for the labor. Donations may be
paid to Mrs. Guy Ewing, treasurer
OF the association, or to any member
Of the soliciting committee.
a. J. Bulls, President.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Creamery Picnic at Milaca.

Yesterday the Farmers Creamery
association of Milaca gave it's annual
picnic at that place and it was an
event which brought in at least
1000 people from the surrounding
country. The weather could scarcely
have been more propitious despite
the fact that a minute thunder
shower in the afternoon sent ladies
in white dresses scurrying for shelter.
An excellent program was prepared
and the picnic throughout was one
OF the most enjoyable events of it's
kind ever held in Mile Laos county.
The days celebration commenced
at II O'Clock in the morning with an
automobile parade in which 10 pref
lilly decorated machines headed the
procession to the picnic grounds--a
pretty grove at the Rum river dam.
about half mile north of town.
There selections were furnished by
the Milaca Military band and the
Hayland brass band, two splendid
organizations, which was followed
by talk on the illegal Phases of
Road Building" by G. A. Dickey.
At noon dinner was partaken of
beneath the spreading branches of
the trees near the banks of Rum
river. Scores of farmers wives and
daughters opened up big baskets of
edibles and everyone was invited to
pitch in. " Some of the boys from
Milaca village declared that the food
was a great deal better than their
wives served at home and conse-
quently they ate all they could tuck
away. Talk about your French chefs,
they are not in it with the farmers
wives when it comes to preparing
good substantial meals.
After dinner j., E. Lindberg of
the state dairy and food department.,
gave discourse on 'Dairying."
which was full Of good advice. He
covered all phases of his subject and
was heartily applauded at the close.
Mr.. Lindberg is just the sort of a
man the farmers like to listen to-.
for he is a practical farmer himself.
G: A. Dickey then talked on s:Co-
operation and the Milaca male
quartet sang several numbers in a
very fine manner.
Among the amusement features
were three tugs of war between the
following teams: Hayland and Page.
Milo and Bogus Brook, and Milaca
and Borgholm.
The crowd then returned to the
baseball diamond in Milaca village
to witness a ball game between
ONeil and Long Siding. Up to the
fifth inning the game was one-sided,
O'Neil having it all it's own way,
but Long Siding then turned the
tables and won in a game Of II to. 6.
Richard Hamer was master of cere-
monies at the picnic and VIM. Nc
Laren marshal of the day. Both
performed. their duties in a very
creditable manner.
K. G. Dunn, who was down on the
program for an address on ssGood
Roads, - was unayoidably absent.
..'' '-------
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20

in the line-up, and they. will make
any Z team in the country extend
themselves. The day was cold and
cloudy but despite this a large crowd
OF fans turned out and the roofing
was loud and enthusiastic.
Next Sunday Long Siding and
Crown will meet at the Princeton
fair grounds and one of the best
games in these parts will result.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Good Reason For Crvine.

Henry, demanded Phila-
delphia mother, ''what is the matter
with your brother Richard?''
Mother" responded Henry, che
is crying because I'm eating my cake
and won't give him any,
is his own cake finished?''
eyes, ma am, and he cried while /
was eating that, too. ''-Philadelphia
Record.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-20
Children's Day in N. E. Church.

The program presented by the
children at the Methodist church last
Sunday was not only a credit to the
Factual participants but to those who
Instructed them in perfecting their
parts-Miss Margaret I. King, Mrs.
Verge Hatcher and Mrs. G.. A. Galley.
Mrs. Galley arranged and directed the
musical portion of the program.
The exercises throughout were par
ticularly entertaining and were
much appreciated by the large audi
ence - -