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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
Maternity Home.

Ladies' cared for before and during condne.
ment, in pleasant private home. Ali comforts
and conveniencssl trained nurse In charge.
Rates reasonable. For terms address
5ls Seventh ave-. NJ, Crest Falls.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10

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weakened when he was called upon to
surrender.
From Fridays Daily
A. Nixon, of Helena, arrived today
on q business visit.
Allen II. Smith, of Bozeman, was
among the arrivals today.
Furnished room for rent for single
men. Mrs. Nitches, Washington at. \
A marriage license was issued by
the clerk of the district court today to
Frank S. Scslese and Dell T. Hales,
both of Gold Butte.
A declaration of intention to become
an American citizen was filed In the
district court today by Howard P.
Morrison, of Hsvre, q former resi-.
dent of Canada.
Constable F. Stacey arrived from
Hsvre today with Thomas Fisher, q
prisoner who is under sentence Of
sixty days for petit larceny. Fisher
was committed to Jail by Justice W.
B. Piper, of Havre.
Railroad officials announce Q change
ia the passenger schedule on this
branch Of the Great Northern, to take
effect Sunday. The westbound train
will arrive here about two hours later
than ct present, and the esstbound
about twenty minutes earlier.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
ALL ABOUT THE PHILOSOPHER
Short 6ssay Evidently Written by Ono
Fasaaiisr With This Species Of
Animal.

A philosopher is a man, and rarely
a womaa, who, having nothing to do
and being glad of It, puts In his time
explaining the reason that other peo-
pie should have for doing things.
Philosophers are no popular be-
cause, In the FIRST place, most men are
too busy b listen to them. and, in
the second place, they are satisfied
with their ewn reason for doing
things.
Nevertheless. philosophers are wont
to gravitase toward comfortable stoves
In corner groceries. where men OF
varying Ieisures straggle in and to
wards comfortable chairs in universe
ties where helpless youth are com
PEELED to hsten as part of an awful
punishAent called curriculum.
Whenever philosopher becomes fa
nous. u always turns out that he Is
mot a philosopher at all. but a scient
list. Simon pure philosophers never
give information, because nothing less
than explaining the unknowable will
satisfy them. One philosopher will
never asree with another philosopher
II he can possibly help it.-Life.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20

through the grounds. When near a
little vine-clad pergola, he heard her
voice. In answer thereto he heard an
other voice saying: mo, there is only
one doctor in the institution. Doctor
Morgan. a kindly elderly gentleman
with white hair"
Morgan reflected, In CONSERVATION,
that the girls companion at breakfast
had doubtless informed her that he
was manager of an automobile com
pany, and now this person was con.
firming her suspicious. At this mo-
ment bellboy came to inform him
he was wanted to prescribe for new
patient.
By the time he was at liberty, 1t
was the dinner hour. When Miss
Grayson came into the dining-room,
she gave him an odd look, and rath-
er distant bow. Again she finished
her meal before he had left the room
AS he came out he gladly welcomed
his uncle who had returned
We'll, Fred, how did you make it?'
Fine! Uncle, don't you want me to
remain couple of weeks and help
you out?"
Indeed l do! thought your love
for the profession would return. But
! must go In to dinner"
Come with me a moment first"
His uncle followed his swiftly strid
Ing nephew to the veranda.
Uncle, do you know that white
haired woman, the one next to the
beautiful girl?"
Surely. She has been here all sum
mer."
Then introduce me to her and ex
plain that you left me in charge to
day"
Together they approached the two
women.
Mrs. Benson" said the elder physi
clan, "let me present my nephew, DR.
Frederick Morgan. l left him ir
charge today as / was called out o
/ the city
She in turn presented Miss Graysor
and then announced her intention o.
dining She was accompanied by the
older doctor, and Morgan slipped intt
the vacated chair.
THE stethoscope is wonderful in
strument,' he said gravely. I'm tha
half moment l listerca to your heart
l learned that you jumped too readily
to conclusions"
81 didn't need stethoscope," sh'
smiled demurely ito tell me that vol
did the same. Think how you mis-
took me for PATIENT"
I'VE are certainly quits" he laughed
Then, as the notes of waltz fioatec
out from the wide hall, he continued
The stethoscope told me something
more-that you were fond of dancing
And 1 am to be here two weeks ant
help my uncle. Tomorrow, you ma.
bring your aunt to the office. But
comet Can you resist that music"
DO you think she asked sweetly
as they went inside, that tomorrow
you will know all of Aunt Amantha'
characteristics?
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
SPREAD TERROR IN ALASKA
Earthquake Shocks, Though Little
Damage is Reported, Were Cause
of Intense Alarm.

The most violent upheavals of the
earth's surface since the terrible
earthquake which destroyed San Fran.
cisco are those which took place In
Alaska on July 6. The earth rocked
continuously for 40 seconds, and al
though the disturbance is not reported
to have caused much loss of life.
1t has filled the people with terror.
Following so quickly after the erup-
tion Of Mt. Katmai, in the Kadiak
island, which covered the whole island
with a foot of volcanic ash, the earth
quake is supposed to have been the
result, and damage and ruin of the
most far-reaching nature are among
the dread forebodings.
The bottom of the sea is also re-
ported to have been considerably ele-
waited, seriously affecting the climate
of the Alaskan coast through shifting
the warm ocean currents, and also
creating new fishing banks which may
become of inestimable value.
Some geological experts believe that
the eventual closing of the Bering
straits is among the possibilities. After
this, perhaps, one may travel all rail
from Halifax, N s., to Lisbon. Por-
tugal, by way of Canada, Alaska, 81
beria. Germany. Spain, etc.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
Floor Plan for tho General Cellar.

with earth. but make your concrete
thicker at these points.
Next comes the mixing of the con-
crete. This work is done on plat
form about nine by ten feet. built of
boards driven tightly together SO that
no cracks are left for the materials
to leak through. The concrete used
for this work will consist of one part
Portland cement, two parts clean.
stone or gravel, of a size to pass
through a twoinch ring Spread the
sand out on one side of the platform
in pile about four inches thick, pour
the cement as evenly as possible over
the sand. and then shovel them to the
other side of the platform, turning
the mixture as you throw 1t and let
ting 1t slide off the end and sides OF
the shovel in order to mix 1t as II
falls. This operation should be re-
peated, Next spread the stone over
the top of the sand and cement. Wet
the whole with water and repeat the
shoveling operation three or four
times, adding water when necessary
until the whole Is thoroughly mixed
and contains as much water as 1t will
hold without running. 1t is then
ready for USE. Fill the footing trench
level to the top with concrete and
tamp It down we'll
The forms for the walls should be
made of one-inch boards laid hori-
zontally and held together by 2x4 ver-
tical pieces nailed to the side away
from the concrete. They should ex-
tend from the footings to point just
above the lower side of the sill and
should be placed twelve inches inside
of the bank for the cellar wall, and
nine inches for the wall of the steps.
They should be well braced to prevent
bulging from the weight of the con.
crete The concrete may be poured
| in from the outside and should be in
well-tamped layers of not more than
twelve inches. When the ground level
is reached outside forms will be
necessary, but they will be run up,
one board at time. to facilitate the
] placing of the concrete. The top
board must extend above the bottom
of the sill and will be three inches
outside of it. This gives a chance to
pour the last of the concrete, which
should be very wet and tamped as
much as possible Holes should be
left round the snoring timbers so that
they may be taken out when the wall
has set. The holes may then be filled
with concrete. The window and door
openings are formed by setting the
frames in place before the concrete
is poured. They should be well brac.
ed to prevent sagging or bulging.
Half-inch iron bars, or an old wagon
tire, should be laid In the concrete
and extend eight inches into the wall
on each side. This forms a re-en.
forced beam over the opening. The
walls of the cellarway should extend
at least three feet six inches below
the ground at all points. Above
ground they should slope upward tc
the top of the cellar wall The walls
should be allowed to set for at least
two weeks before the snoring is taken
out. Then the concrete floor and
| steps can be laid.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20

Every farmhouse should have cell
lar. This article is intended as
guide to the man whose home has
been built without a cellar and who
wishes to remedy the defect, and to
the man who is about to build. The
use of stone or brick as a building
material is so generally understood
that description Of wall of either
would hardly be necessary. Concrete.
however, is comparatively new
form of construction which possesses
certain advantages over both brick
and stone, writes Donald Folsom in
the Country Gentleman 1t does not
require skilled workmen. is vermin-
proof. and If well mixed will be al
most waterproof
If the cellar Is to be placed under
wing of a house already built. it will
| be necessary to brace up the walls
| until the new work is in place and
the concrete has set. AS rule
| frame houses without cellars are sup
ported on isolated brick or stone
piers or wood posts. In this case
4 there is wood sill or beam extend
ing from one support to another. on
which the studding or upright tlmbers
of the framework rest. Under these
sills heavy pieces of timber should
be placed horizontally and vertical
pieces should be placed under the
ends of the timbers. In this way the
horizontal timber forms bridge sup
ported at each end with the sill rest
ing upon 1t. The outside vertical
piece should be set at a sufficient dis
tance from the building to be safe
from any possible caving-in OF the
bank, and the inside one should be
placed far enough back to allow a
trench of sufficient width to work in
to be dug. The snoring or bracing
should be wedged up tightly under
the stills and made secure against any
possible settling of the building when
the old supports are knocked out. for
! 1t would throw the building out of
plumb and crack the plaster on the
walls and ceilings. In case the old
foundation is a continuous wall of
brick or stone 1t will be necessary
to cut holes through it large enough
to receive the horizontal piece.
work of excavating the cellar may be
begun. The most convenient way of
getting at the work under the house
will be to begin with the outside cell
lar steps. The first work of excava-
tion should be in the form of a trench,
that extends entirely round the build
ing to a depth of five inches below
the desired level of the cellar floor
and wide enough to work in con-
veniently. Care should be taken to
keep the outside bank smooth and
straight. for 1t will serve as one side
of the form when the concrete Is
poured. In the bottom of this ex-
cavation dig another trench to re-
ceive the "footings." 1t should be six
inches deep and eighteen inches
wide. SO that It will project three
inches beyond each side OF the twelve
inch wall that will be placed upon it.
Be sure that the bottom of the foot
ing trench Is of good solid earth
Should you by mistake dig too deep
ly in places, do not attempt to fill in
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

In this age of research and pertinent. all nature
Is ransacked by the ent omfort and hap
plnessof nun. Science has indeed made gtantstride4
In tho past century, and among the-by no means
least OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in medicine is that Of
Theraplon which has been used with great in
Of those who suncr frorn kidney, bladder. nervous
Diseases, chronic weakneBses ulcers skin eruptions,
piles, ac, there 10 doubt In fact tseems evident
from the big stir created amongst specialists that
THERAPiOk is destined To cast into oblivion all
those questionable remedies that formerly the
sole reliance of medical men, IL In of course impos-
slble TO tell sufferers all should like 10 tell them
in this short article, but those who would like 20
know more about this reL1edy that has effected so
many-we might almost say mirnculous cures.
should send addEsssed envelope for FREE book 10
DR. lie Clerc Med 70, Hav srstOck hoad Hampstead
london. Eng ans sdecide foE themselyes whether the
or No. Is what they requl and have been seeking
in vain during life of misery, suffering, Ill health
and unha appiness Thernplon is sold by druggists OF
mall SLIGO, Fougera Co. ~ Beekman st., HeW York.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
HIS FIRST PATIENT
NOT AN INVALID
Wonderful Revelations of the
Stethoscope When Placed
Over Girls Heart.
BY BELLE kANARls MANlATEs.

Copyright. 1912. by Associated Literary
The doctor sat In his office at the
sanitarium of the sulphur springs
contemplating q telegram In a per
plexity which lifted at the entrance
Of young man with laughing brown
eyes and a complexion of deep sea
tan
Well, Fred. for once you are on
hand when wanted. What brought
you here?
Il was ON my way north to spend
my fortnight's vacation. Missing con
nections. ran up to see you
Just in time to make yourself use
full. 1t is imperative that / run down
to Brighton for the day. ! want you
to take my place here"
Great Scott, Uncle Walter!
haven't practiced for two years-no'
since l went into the manufacturing
business"
We'll. you haven't forgotten how te
examine hearts, have you? For the
next two hours that is what you must
do. and fill out these slips for the at
tendants. do not keep the office
open In the afternoon, and there are
no patients here at present requiring
much medical attention. l must leave
at once"
He was gone before the young ex
doctor could expostulate further.
His first caller was a young woman
whose grace and beauty made hin
change his attitude of mind toward
his uncle.
81 wish to see the doctor" she said
Il am the doctor" he replied.
I'VE just arrived" she explained
"and / came to see about arrange
ments for the baths"
He took one of the slips from th'
| desk.
What is your name. please?"
my name Is Elinor Grayson."
When he had filled out the slip will
the exception Of temperature for bath
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
Pruning Fruit Trees.


The time for pruning all fruit trees
time when most wood growth takes
place, and then Is the only time to
train the trees TO the desired form.
The most severe pruning OF a fruit
tree should be when it is set in the
permanent orchard. At re-setting
many of the feeding roots will be de-
stroyed. hence pruning and severely
cutting back the top are'necessary SO
that the young tree will live while
new roots are forming and becoming
established In the new soil home. The
top of the young tree set out In spring
should be cut back to about two feet
OF the ground. with some root pruning
at the same time. The following
spring cut out all but five or six main
branches. and begin TO shape the head
according to your ideals for heading
The following spring cut back these
main branches somewhat. and cut out
all surplus and interfering small
branches. Continue pruning every
subsequent spring for removal of sur
plus and interfering branches SO that
It will never become necessary to cut
out large branches.
Although pruning may be done at
any time when the tree is dormant
in late fall, winter or spring-yet the
best time is in the spring Just before
new growth begins. Then the wounds
begin to heal Immediately and are
least exposed for decay.
Use a sharp instrument TO make
smooth. clean cut. Cut close so thnt
long stubs will not result Avoid as
much as possible the cutting of large
branches. Prune some every year.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
Domestic Combat.

E. Trowbridge Dana, grandson OF
the poet Longfellow, who was recently
married in Cambridge with a beauti-
full ritual of his own composition. said
the other day to a reporter:
.If all couples gave to marriage the
profound thought and reverence that
my wife and / gave to 1t there would
be fewer mismatings.
The average married pair 1t some
times seems to me. are like the
Binkses.
pa said little Tommy Binks one
day, what's a weapon
"a weapon, my son. Binks an
swered, is something to fight with
"'Then, pa, said little Tommy. 10
ma your weapon?'"
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20

he placed the stethoscope to her heart
beats of that organ.
"Oh, wait! Stop!" she cried in
laughing confusion, as she arose from
her chair. Il am not I'LL"
But" he expostulated, a puzzled
pucker in his brows, didn't you come
to take the bathsr'
mol" she protested. 81 came with
my aunt, Miss Amantha Webb. who
has rheumatism"
His discontinue was soon relieved
by his boyish mirthful laugh which
rang out heartily and wholesomely
Il beg your pardon!" he apologized
"You see l expected no one but In
valids. and-well. am glad that you
are not one"
Your mistake was very natural .
she acknowledged.
He was about to explain that he
was only a substitute doctor when the
door opened and patient entered
Miss Grayson at once left the ONCE.
Bring your aunt down at any time
this morning." he said, holding the
door for her to pass ont.
For an hour and a half, he me
chanically listened to hearts and filled
out slips. while his own heart beat
quickly at each opening Of the door
In expectation of seeing again his
first caller.
At II o'clock he closed the office
| and hurried to the grounds, confident
that she would be out of doors. He
finally found her sitting on the wood
ed bank of little brook.
my aunt is asleep" she said look
Ing up with a charming smile. "She
will come in the morning to see you. -
He seated himself beside her. and
from disclosure of her aunt's rheu.
matte tendencies, they drifted into
matters of the day. and presently she
discovered with astonishment that II
was the luncheon hour.
He walked up to the sanitarium
with her and left her at the elevator
Having determined to offer his pro
fessional services to his uncle for a
fortnight, he did not inform her that
he was not the regular physician.
When he went into the dining-room
he saw Miss Grayson sitting at one
Of the tables chatting with a man
whose face seemed familiar to him
As he passed, he heard her explaining
to her companion that he was the doc.
tor. During the meal his memory sue
ceeded in identifying the man as one
with whom he had placed large or
der for goods couple of weeks be-
/ fore.
After dinner, he was unfortunate in
not being able to get glimpse of her
and he returned to the doctors office
from where he was summoned to the
bedsides Of patients who we're con,
| fined to their rooms with slight all.
| ments. After this he strolled again
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
keenInn Water Gold.

II you are in the habit of taking a
pitcher of iced water to your room on
retiring, try this: Procure a square
pasteboard box with lid, sufficiently
large to hold your pitcher, and give it
two or three coats OF varnish on the
outside, allowing each coat to dry
thoroughly. Place your pitcher of wa
ter In this box on retiring. putting the
lid on tightly. and you are sure of
having cold drinking water any hour
of the night.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
Section of Wall In the Concrete Cellar.

232 feet, while the floor space would
be 1000 square feet
Although these two buildings will
have the same floor space. yet the man
will have to pay for building 72 feet
feet more OF sides in the oblong build.
ing. There will be similar waste in
the construction OF the roof OF the OBJ
long barn.
Supposing that 1000 square feet OF
lumber would need be bought. the
lumber alone would cost about $40 at
least When the extra labor used in
the building, the cost OF repairs and
the interest on this sum is considered.
anyone can understand that IT Is an
expense to be avoided.
Probably this matter is of the most
Importance In the construction OF
poultry houses and dairy buildings;
although even In such buildings the
form cannot always be made square,
yet the arrangement can be made In
such q way that there will he no need.
less waste.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
no operate Canal by EleetrleIty.

The Panama canal will be operated
almost exclusively by electric power.
Approximately seven per cent. of the
minimum water supply will be d.
verted for hydrOelectric development,
and this will be the excess which is
not required for lockages, evaporation.
and leakage. The hydro-electric sta
tion wiA be located adjacent to the
north wall OF the Gatun spiIlway and
the plant win have capacity of 5000
kilowatts. The average hydraulic head
throughout the year will be about rs
feet
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
THIRTEEN YEARS
Uniseky Nussber for Dakota Woman.


The auestioa whether the number
s13" IS really more unlucky than any
Other number has never been entirely
settled.
A So. Oak. woman, after thirteen
years Of misery from drinking coffee.
found a way to break the 'unlucky
spe&.- Tea is just as Injurious as cof-
fee because Il contains caffeine, the
drug IA coffee. She writes:
.sFor thirteen years / have been Q
nervous wreck from drinking coffee.
NY hver, stomach. heart-in fact. my
Whole system being actually poisoned
by 4
Last year was confined to my bed
for SIX months- Finally II dawned on
me nat coffee caused the trouble.
Then l begaa using Postum instead OF
coffee. but vita little faith. as my
mind was IN such a condition that
hardly knew what to do next.
Extreme nervousness and falling
evesigbt caused me to lose all courage.
In about tive weeks after quit coffee
and began to use Postum was able
TO read and my head felt clear. / am
improving an ehe time and ] win be
strong, well woman yet.
'T have fooled more than one person
with a delicious cup OF Postum. MrE
q. wanted to know where bought my
1 fine coffee. l told her my grocer had
IT and when she found out it was Pos
tum she has used 1t ever since, and
her nerves are building up fine.
"My brain is strong, my nerves
steady, my appetite good. and best OF
ali, enjoy such sound. pleasant sleep
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Get the little book In
pkgs., THE Road to Wellyins.'
sThere'a a reason"
Ever reaA the abevs Ietterf 4 new
one aRpenrs frSm time to time. They
are Eenutaes tFUes and fan OF h1maz
Interest.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
ro Reproduce Riot scenes.

The recent riot at the Federal build
ing. Los Angeles. viii be reproduced
at the trial OF those arrested by mo
tion picture films. and shown to the
jury on a screen. 1t will be the first
time I'm the history of Jurisprudence
that such evidence will have been In
troduced. While the riot was at its
height Roving-picture company,
with the newest model machine, had
a operator on the scene, and his films
show the entire actions of those per
sons who are charged with having
caused disturbance.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-09-20
Maintaining =Humus.

The use Of commercial fertilizers
can never do away with the necessity
of maintaining humus content OF the
soil Commercial fertilizer used in
connection with manure or green for
age crops plowed under will produce
astonishing results. On a very poor
soil commercial fertilizers will fire.
uuently stimulate the young plants to
make an amazing early growth. 3ut
IL we obtain profitable results from
their use we must supply some form
Of vegetable matter TO the soil TO i'm