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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
Their Christmas Presents.

xdttle Penelope Socrates,
A Boston maid of four.
Wide opened her eyes on Christmas morn
And looked the landscape Ger.
''What list initiates my has de bleu?'
She asked. with dignity.
"'Tis Ibsen In the original.
On. joy beyond degree!"
Miss May Cadwallader R%ittenhouse
OF Philadelphia town
woke as much as they ever do there
And watched the snow come down.
''well. I'm glad that Christmas has COM
again."
You might have heard her say.
"Tor my family's one year older now
Than 1t was last Christmas day."
4 wa Christmas in giddy Gotham,
And Miss Irene de Jones
Awoke at noon and yawned and yawned
AM stretched her languid bones.
swell. I'm sorry that it's Christmas.
Papa at home will stay,
For Change is closed. and he won make
A single cent all day"
Oh, windily dawned the Christmas
In the city by the lake!
And Miss Arabel Wabash Breezy
Was instantly awake.
'Ah. what's that in my stockingr
Well. in two jiffs I'll know!"
And she drew forth a grand piano
From ava down in the toe.
Boston Courier.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
MaAckeem A~

and strong. Just as sOOn as Christmas
is over 1 am going to try to get a
place to do common homework. l
just can't stand for you to have to
bear all the burden"
"Hush, little sister, Tom drew her
close, with big brotherly sympathy.
1T hasn't quite come to that yet, and
you mustn't think of leaving home.
You are not strong enough for such
work"
Drying her eyes as best she could
she began looking around for the
squash. She found it at last-it had
only rolled into one of the holes that
she had dug near the wall. Tom held
the lantern nea and she pulled it out
Of the hole, in doing which she dislodg-
ed the earth from the wall above and
down came a rain Of damp dirt. With
it came a small glass jar which had
evidently been imbedded in the wall.
With a wild cry Kathryn seized it
and held it up to the light of the Ian
tern.
"Money" she gasped. "Gold pieces
and greenbacks. Grandfather's for
tune, Tom! Come upstairs, quick!
Never mind the squash!'
A moment later she poured the money
into her astonished mothers lap and
was counting it over, trembling with
Joy and excitement.
zone, two, three, four, five, six, sew
en-" she counted as she had done ear
lier in the evening, only this time there
was NJ frown on her face. Seven
hundred dollars-a hundred for each
guest! Surely that ought to feed 'em!
Was there v e such luck? Why, Tom,
it will pay the mortgage and give you
a nest egg in the bank, and we can
have mince pie, and now you can mar
ry Betty, and we can have her to
dinner tomorrow and a big fat turkey,
and we won't have to go in debt, and
We'll stuff the turkey with oysters and
put a new carpet in Aunt Mattie's
room, cause the old ones d%isgraceful,
and have plum pudding and cranberry
saucer
And then she collapsed for want of
breath and hid her face on Toms
shoulder and burst into tears. But a
moment later she looked up to smile
triumphantly through her tears and
say:
'There, now, Tom Wrennet! What
Il I hadn't raised that squashT
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
YuIetids Common Sense.

Cut out all presents given from u s
tom. Many a girl is bankrupt or over
worked because she has not laid 1.-THE
ghosts of a Christmas past" There is
no sense in giving a present to a girl
because you started to exchange with
her ten years back. II you have drift
ed apart she will be as glad to stop
the custom as you are.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
When Expressinu Gifts.

For packing the gift that is to be
expressed a good strong box is abso-
lutely necessary, made of wood. If you
can possibly get it: if not. heavy card
board will have to do. The box must
be plenty large enough. giving ample
room for packing.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
Sensible Gift Civinu.

Stop thoughtless giving. 1t is a
waste of money, and no one thanks
you. Far better an appropriate trife
than a costly present for which the
recipient has no use.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
Gift For 4 Child.

A cute little Christmas gift for a
child may be made from a small square
OF bright silk-some such tiny piece of
silk as almost any mother will find
among her ribbons.
Fill this with new pennies. The size
OF the bag, Of course, depends on
the number Of pennies one wishes to
give.
The child's name may also be writ
ten on the bag with pencil and en-
broidered in a color contrasting with
the silk Of the bag, though it will give
Just as much pleasure without this ad-
dition.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
THE TREE.

You don't dig it up.
You don't hew it down.
You don't roam the forest.
You simply go forth and buy it.
And that's an easy matter
nowadays.
There's only one thing need
full, and that's cash.
The tree may be purchased
prosaically Of ones grocer.
More venturesome souls troll
ley or motor to some freight
yard. choosing from original
packages.
Yet others literally shop for
them and when at last their
choice Is made bear them of in
their motors or on their backs
or engage an expressman.-Phil-
adelphia Record.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18

CHRISTMAS
4PRESENI&
>LNATHAN TODD KEEP company
With Lucy Kerr so tarnal
~ MkUARlA60
The women all declared that !

With Lucy Kerr 30 tarnaI
long
49, The women all declared that he
Was doin' her a sreejous wrong.
They lowed he ought to let her know
What his intentions RELY were,
Or give somebody else a show
To come a-shinin' up to her.
But always when Elnathan tried
To pop the question-so I've heared-
He'd stammer like his tongue was tied
And choke all up, he was 80 skssrsd.
And Lucy, bein' bashful, too,
Would set and trem'le like q Leaf,
And havin' nothin' else to do
Would gnaw her pocket handkerchief.
At last the women folks agreed
Twas time for them to take a hand,
So, under Wilder 6arton's lead,
They told the parson what they plan
ned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18

The dainty wicker washstand illustrat.
ed is a novelty that is finding much
favor for Christmas presents. This
stand is fitted with decorated china
and embroidered linen towels and is
just the right height for mothers con-
venience as she gives baby its morn
ing bath.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
Dainty Wicker Washstand.

Very convenient for the baby's moth
or to w will be the stork basket,
which is a graceful tall handled affair
fitted with requisites for baby's toilet.
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GIFTS FOR THE klDD;ES,
8aby's Mother Will Be Pleased With
These Presents,

These Presents.
The doll is no longer considered a
mere plaything and is generally Eak-
Ing herself useful these days.
They are decorating workings. con-
cealing spools Of silk or bolts Of rib
bon in their full skirts: they are made
into tea cozies, to place over teapots
that they may retain their heaS
The good natured Billikens are used
for pincushions, and. although they
suffer from the pin pricks. their smiles
grow all the broader.
Some of the novelty shops are dis
playing dainty dolls attired in quaint
costumes Of 1910.
These dolls attend nlilady when she
dresses. The soft puff Of the poke
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18

= " AI0 ~s000T . t0AUSs
He flowed they had a righteous cause
And promised no would do his part.
So when the Christmas doin's were
The church was full as full could be,
And all the gals but Lucy Kerr
Got presents from the Christmas tree.
At last the parson, with a smile,
Called Lucy's and EInathan's names,
And they went bIushin' up tho aisle,
Not KNOWN Of tho women's aims.
"Take hold o. hands," the parson said,
And, not suspectin' what it meant,
Before they knowed it they were wed,
Both havin' give their full consent.
Then all the congregation stood,
While Wilder Barton pitched the key,
And everybody sang that good
Old hymn, "What Shall the Harvest
Be-"
The evening world., 1912-04-19


through many esmpartmsata. n she
had HIT the icebers head on I don't be-
ueve che Titanic would have sunk. for
only the bow would rave been crushed
and the water-tighs doors would have
kept the water away from other parts
OF the ship.
'As soon q che boat struck We got
orLers to take our posts. I ran 10 the
boat dsoh, where I wAs stationed. II
probably. fifteen minutes before the
order M passed around to TAXI on tho
women and children. ] didn't know w
20 thar time that there was N dangc.
Even when that order. WA called out
there wa no panic. Tho men helped
the women into the boats and then
stcpped out Of tho way TO let other
women IN. Only three, men were In my
boat when sire hit the water, though wc
picked up two or three swimmers later.
"when we got into the water. saw
that II was filled with icc. In all the
time I have been at sea, ] Bsycr saw
40 much Ice around. II wa visible as
far a. the eye could reach. We had
drifted only n quarter OF a milo away
from the Titanic when sho sank. She
seemed 10 break IN W and I'LL 10 COM
pletciy with water that she became .
part Of II. Fol that reason there vas
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! 81 - o
70 HER
SAYS TITANIC SAILOR.

41homas J~sffreys. able seaman. who
elaamed to nave been In command OF the
0nst Nfsboat 20 leave the sinking Titanic.
1DclAred the n.onste was logging %
pnots an hour when she piled up on the
~ 1os.
was up and on duty" he esd. "and
Nhow We wcre not going less than 2,
- ~ hour. The night was clear. though
eh1s was Just tho slightest haze hang.
~ over the sea. I didn't doe any Ice
~ ] didn't Hear that there was an5 Ice
eeland. II the captain had been told Of
~ sfgs <hs crew didn't know anything
06tut then.
'ahs Titanic aid not seem 10 hit tn
osobsrv hard. S,e glanced along It on
hha s1arboard side. tearing her bottom
tVtds opsa Just AFT amadst.ips. Tho water
toVvsd into all the compartments. II
uD4n't do any good to close the water
eigtt doors. though all were closed.
e1a was . hole In the side that ran
The evening world., 1912-04-19
SPECIAL TRAINS
TAKE QUAKER CITY
SURVIVORS HOME
Pennsylvania Road Provides
for All Victims From Key
stone State.

Ne Pennsylvania Railroad despatched
cAsts special trains to philadelphia
aAeetiy AFTER the Carpathia landed The
Dtoaic's survivors.
NE Arst Of these train was The via.
ose special. chartered ~ p. A. B. wid.
- ths P~hiiadsiphia traction manata,
WoeDs 90. George D. widsnss. end his
UoAlssA. aAsry wsdsnsr. psrishsd. Ma
0sgsss D. widsnsr and her maid wsrs
en1na on In one Of the iifsbosts. ~
oeGn - Mr.. widsner and his son. Joseph
.Wsdsnsr. he'd greeted the widow they
was taken IN charge by O. r. Spence Of
- Ssnnsyivania Ralrosd's special po-
Me-. who escorted them to . waiting au-
,Asa(ohiie. Tho widcncrs departed imme-
aia3siy for their home. L~ynnewood Hall.
su( outside Philadelphia
I, lnother special was put ct the DIS
pesal of tho friends and relatives of J. b.
1ssAysr. vice-president Of tho Pennsyl-
valla. Mr.. Thayer remained on the
Titanic and died. but. Mrs. Thayer and
her young son. J. b. Thaysr jr.. were
saved. They left At once for the Thayer
hsos In Haverkirk. near Philadelphia
The third train was known ~ the
'Pshnsylvanis's Special. and was designed
% furnish free and immediate trans
.pestation to my survivor Of tho Titanic
who lived In any part Of Pennsylvania.
night taxicabs. furnished BY the railroad
eonpany. were In waiting. and az soon
aoAths psnnsyivania residents were land
- from tho carpathia they were sent to
The train. which left soon after midnight
for philsdelphia and points beyond.
The evening world., 1912-04-19

absolutely none q the suction you hear
about when . ship sinks. We didn't
see . single ripple or the surface OF
the water from tho sinking. Her ushts
were burning until the last.
Just q few seconds after the snip
went down. tho water reached her
boilers Inc they exploded. The "a
plosion threw a great column Of water
into the air. When the spray had dis.
appeared the sea was smooth and
In the world.
The women In my boat wsrs .
p1ucky lot. We didn't have . Mt Of
trouble with them; they sAt still and
cried. But they a stii-that was the
best part Of II. Most OF them had had
time to get dressed and ono a them
suffered any from the cold. though we
fioated through an ice ne,d."
The evening world., 1912-04-19

Every one who 10 troubled win sers.
sweaty or tender f~est-swVlisH feet
smelly feet. corns. callouses or bunions.
frost bite or chilblains can quickly make
their feet we'll now. Hero II instant 70.
lief and q lasting, permanent remedy
lie called T1Z. Tiz make sore feet we'll.
and swollen feet aro quickly reduced 10
their normal sisc. Thousands Of ladies
have been able to wear shoes . full size
smaller with perfect comfort.
Its the only foot remedy svcr made
which acts on the principle of drawing out
all the poisonous exudations which causo
sore feet. Powder and other remedies
The evening world., 1912-04-19

merely clog up the pores. TUE cisanssa
them out and keeps thsm olsan. II works
right off. You WIN feel better the very
fret time It's used. Use II . week and
you can forget you ever had sore feet
There IL nothing on earth that can com
pare with Il.
TIL. 25 cents . boz. sold everywhere,
and recommended by all drug stores. de-
partmcnt and general stores. Write to-
day to walter Luther Dodge 4 Co., 1928
South Wabash Ave-. Chicago. ni., for a
free trial package Of TZ by return mail.
and. enjoy the real foot relief you never
felt before,
The evening world., 1912-04-19
Young Mems Clothes
at 1900

g There are many young
men who have come to the
conclusion that clothes-sat-
isfaction is not within the
province Of fifteen dollars,
only to be convinced to the
contrary at Saks'. Fifteen
dollars is a pet price with
US for young mems clothes,
and we believe we have put.
more actual merit into GAR
mcnts at this price than can
be found in any other
ready for = service clothes.
We have not only created
new standards for quality
Of fabrics and workmanship
in fifteen-dollar garments,
but we have devoted a de-
gree Of time and attention
to the individualizing Of
young mems styles not par
alleled at the price under
consideration. At fifteen
dollars we are showing
many new Spring models,
in all Of the popular mixture
cloths, navy blue serges and
blue unfinished worsteds.
And be assured that a 6f-
teen-dollar Saks garment
will give you an individu-
atty which you cannot
duplicate at any price.
Ages IA to 20 Sizes 80 to SO
Saks Hair Goods
q If you want to match a
silk, Madam, you are de-
pendent upon nobody's
Judgment but your own.
But in matching your hair
you arc to a great extent
dependent upon the judy
ment Of some one else. And
that is the chief reason why
you should intrust SO i'm
portant a matter to those
who are competent to
match the shade and tex
ture Of your hair beyond the
possibility Of detection. 1t
is just such service which is
offered you in the Saks
Hair Goods Shop, to say
nothing Of its wonderful as
sentiments and the elastic
range Of its prices. Every
thing for identifying the
c~oiffure. 2.45 to 5000
The evening world., 1912-04-19
Women's Low Shoes . os

and Pumps. values 4.UU 61 4.5U
GOf the $500 pairs originally in this offering,
mere than half Of them are gone. But you may
still climb into a pair Of 400 or 4.5O shoes for a
matter Of 2.s5, if only you will act quickly. Sizes
are intact, SO are models and feathers. Models are
newest for Spring wear, and the workmanship sat-
isfies US, who are just as particular as you are.
9 English pumps, sailor ties, Colonial pumps and
Butcher and lace Oxfords. In patent leather, white
canvas, Nu-Buck, tan Russia calf. gun metal calf,
tan or black vici kid, and black suede.
The evening world., 1912-04-19

rvtsn the Birminsham AseHsnidD
$50 you have traded away your auto.
mobile7"
YES"
"why. II was the latest model and !
thought o were very proud Of III"
80 ] was, but a man offered me a
and I never could resist q bargain"
The evening world., 1912-04-19
&c
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5)c
Straw Hats for Misses
at ABS and 2.65

qOur Junior Millinery Departments the one department,
Of its kind where pretty things are not spoiled by pro.
hibitive prices. Aside frcm a score Of other good values
the assortments we are featuring tomorrow at the two
special prices Of ABB and 2.e5 offer you a far wide,
SELECTION Of dainty and becoming hats for Spring wea,
than you can find elsewhere at anything near these
prices. Every hat is unusual value. Second floor.
Misses Hats, mode Of rough satin straw braids, trimmed)
s',s ' ','%sss ~ :'h' iss is: r ssnd s sasai fancy H ss; sfs'ss |4.35
feathers. Ages ~ to Is years. Saturday special at
Misses and Girls School Hats, Of fine Milan
straws. trimmed with satin ribbon and large bow at
side. Prcttiest shape Of all is q round crown with deep . GE
rolling brim. In navy, black, brown and rcd. Also, COM @'Oo
binations Of burnt trimmed brown, Copenhagen or navy,
and white trimmed red or navy. Saturday special att
The evening world., 1912-04-19

Percales, linon, chambray, repp and
figured lawns, in an exceptionally large
assortment Of new and attractive models.
All colors and white. 6 to ID years.
The evening world., 1912-04-19
Girls MILDLY Dresses at 1875

value 3AS
Twordecs MILDLY dresses, made Of fine quality lnon, regulation sailor collar and
cuffs and laced on Sides This sa very fine value Sizes 6 to IA years.
The evening world., 1912-04-19

Women's LislS Underwear. values &c and 3sc
10000 white low-ncck and sleeveless vests, made Of
fine Swiss ribbed Isle. Fancy crochet yokcs. or plain
with draw string. Saturday special at
Women's Isle Underwear .......... value Sec
Low neck and sleeveless vests, made Of a fine quality
white Isle, in all sizes, including extras. Tights with
open or tight knees. Saturday special at
Women's Isle Union Suits .......... value 85c
Made Of fine quality Swiss ribbed isle. Low neck
and sleeveless, with fancy lace trimmed yoke. Lace
umbrella or tight knees. Saturday special at
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&Qumpanyr
Broadway at saith Street

Broadway at 34h Street n
Seasonable Spring Apparel d
for Misses and Cirls-Second floor r.-. T
All the newest things in suits. coats and
dresses to be offered tomorrow at special prices
Misses Suits at 1880
values $3.50 to $500
100 tailored suits, Of whpcords, mems wear serge, fancy suiinss and diagonal
weave. Fancy and hondtahcred eutaway models. Large asoftment Of
coornSs and white IA to Is years.
Misses Goats at 1850
value $3.50 '
Full length medes made Of whpcords and diagonal serSes, in navy and black.
Long roll collars Of ehanstabe bensahne Beautifully made. 1T to 10 years.
100 Misses Dresses at 9.75
values 1900 to 1880
Made Of French storm se,ses, In navy, black and white, and In chiffon tafeta,
plain and chanscable colohnss. Liberal assortment Of models and o. equal
variety Of collars and color combinations. Ia to 10 years
Junior Norfolk Suits at 1850
value $500
Made Of mems wear serge, in navy and white, as we'll as fancy suidn&s n tan
and sray. Strictly tailored models, with yoke. Sizes 10 to IL years.
Girls Coats Girls Washable Dresses
special at SOS, 7S5 and s75 vaues 2e 2I2 3;2
Full length models nod o. whPcefds Percales, lnon, chambray, repp and
and sTges, In navy and white, also figured lawns, in an exceptionally larSe
fancy mixtures Plain tailored and Nor assortment Of new and attractive models
folk effects. 8 to Ia years. All cdors and white. 8 to ID years.
Girls MILDLY Dresses at 1875
value 3AS
Two.phcs MILDLY dresses, made Of fine quality lnon, regulation sailor collar and
cuffs and laced on Sides This sa very fine value. Sizes eto IA years.
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Women's Flower Trimmed Hats

at extremely low prices Saturday
g With Paris showering new designs upon US continually,
and our own designers, not only copying those they
approve Of and re-modclling others, but as often creating
original conceits Of their own, the Saks Mi in ~ Salons
offer you every opportunity for makir 6 a becoming
choice. In flower-trimmcd hats today W. hav listed
some prices whose only drawback is that ey cannot
convey at all the beauty Of the hats themselves
Flower-trimmed Hats -. special at 500, 6.ss and $50
g Pretty flower hats, suitable for late Spring and early Summer
wear. In the newest Of the seasons shapes and in on indescrbable
variety Of 4 fashionable trimmings.
Flower-trimmed Hats. 1000, 1850, 1900 to $500
q Reproductions Of the newest French. models-elaborate affairs
that exhibit all the inventive Genius Of the Paris modiste.
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Women's Knit Underwear
three remarkable values for Tomorrow

three remarkable values tor tomorrow
g Tomorrow, Saturday, we shall present three low
which are the direct result Of our Buying three large
consiGnments of merchandise over and above the stocks
which we have already assembled for regular selling.
In each instance the price-inducement was SO extremely
liberal that we accepted the proposition gladly as
Offering US an opportunity to siSnalize tomorrow
business with three values of extraordinary merit.
The evening world., 1912-04-19
Spring Suits fer Boys

Et Pf1ces 20 suIt the 0WheFS OF Boys
q Ample assortments in fabrics and colorings, stylish
models, practical workmanship, superior finish, and
consistently low ~prices-these are the al.:mportant
considerations in Saks clothes for boys. Ne other boys
department can offer more, and we know Of none that
can offer So much. The two values in this Offering are
as good a proof Of this as we can possibly furnish and
we are content to have you be governed accordingly.
Boys Suits, some with extra knickerbockers, .
manufactured, mohair lined. Made in fancy mixtures,
%aasi.. 'a" sise e. 8 '' to IL ys HSs'''s se Ssa di1 sss an,Ss:'s 81 $50
the kind Of tailoring We do for boys. Value 1850. .
Saturday Special at
Boys Suits, with extra knickerbockers, made in
brown and gray mixtures, in Norfolk and double
breasted models. Perfectly tailored and mohair lined. & z
A very liberal assortment Of patterns. Sizes 8 to 10
years. Saturday special at
Children's Imported Spun Silk Socks, In light blue, pink,
tan, white and black. A new shipment just to hand. Sizes 6 to
s12. Value 35c per pair special at Csc or 6 pairs for l.35
Youths and Boys Laundered Negligee Shirts, In light and
dark colors. Goat models. Fine assortment OF patterns. Neck.
bands l2% to I412. Value 1925 Saturday special at 85c
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-10
COMING EVENTS.

l %
Feb. lz-Lincoln Iea, auspices of
Ladies' Auxiliary to City hospital.
Feb. 19--Box social and dance,
Ladies of the Maccabees of the
World Jefferson Hive. No. ~, Moose
hall.
Feb. 1s-Ball OF the Central Pleas
ure Club, Kozusko's Grand Gem
trail Palace.
Feb. 21-Rall. Italian Christopher
Columbus Relief Association. Wash
Inglon hall.
sse Co1onian dalce. Raritas
YACHT Clh
Feb. 22--supper, Ladies' Aid So
ciety OF Simpson NJ. II. church.
Feb. 22--Dance. Washington
Hose and Chemical Company.
MBrch 18-pance OF the Brother
hood Trafnmen, Auditorium.
Mar. 26-Masquerade Ball. Y. M. Ell.
A., Goodwill Hall.
Mhs -.oaakesp-are masquerade
tsritan Yacht Club.
Hay 30--Dance. Greek Societies,
Auditorium.
april s-Dancs. St. Patrick's ALI
ancs. Auditorium.
Aprii 10. lSI2-Bail, Combined
Camps of Woodmen OF the World
Washington Hall.
July l6-Excursion OF Baptist
Sunday school. up fhe Hudson"