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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
Would Encourage Competition.

WASHINGTON, Ian 2.-It was held
today by the interstate commerce com.
mission that where two or more car
riers are competing for business at
equal rates, between two points, they
should be allowed to continue the
competition, despite the long and short
haul provision of the law.
This ruling, the commission ex.
plains, will enable competing carriers
to meet the rates to q particular city
or to q freight group made by any
other competitor which may initiate q
reduction, "although discrimination
against the intermediate points there.
by may be increased"
Interstate carriers must conform to
the long and short haul provision of
the law In all instances where their
freight tra6acs provide for higher
rates to intermediate points that are
not consuming or producing points of
the commodities shipped.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
Must Know His Business.

1t takes q farmer to succeed on q farm
just as it takes q clerical man to sue
coed in Office work, an engineer with q
locomotive, an architect in architecture
or a musician in music. A man always
a farmer q not move into town and
make himself indispensable in an art
studio, nor can the artist, the hand.
organ man, the store salespeople,
those from the sweat shops or the law
offices become prosperous in any early
time as hewers of wood, drawers of
water, and tillers of the earth or sales
men of its products. No greater dis
aster could come to the masses in cities
than to thrust them unprepared into
the strange ituations they would en-.
counter in attempted farm life. Their
story would be n of tragedy.-F. D.
Coburn.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
ELIMINATE THE MIDDlEMAN.

At bottom and specifically the po-
litical business In which the American
people have for nearly q decade en-
gagged is the establishment of real and
actual government by the people.
We have enjoyed representative
government, but too frequently and
extensively the representatives of the
people have been virtually chosen by
political middlemen. In effect, Ameri-
can government has been conducted
through middlemen. Sometimes these
have been professional politicians.
Sometimes they have been special in.
terests from the world of business.
But the people are striving for the
attainment of government by the peo-
pie, which consists OF everybody.
The middlemsn has arranged what
should be undertaken In politics and
government, says the Spokesman.R Re.
view. He has privately determined
how the matter should be controlled.
He has achieved both ends by making
the nominations. The direct primary
elimin ates this middleman and causes
one of the processes and methods OF
government to be conducted by every.
body.
But direct primaries and init ati
recalls and r~eferendums are not power.
They are simply political tools-ad.
mirable tools, but only tools. The
sense of responsibility for the use OF
the tools and the Intelligent and ION.
scientious employment of the tools are
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
Probing Dynamite Conspiracy.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. Evil.
liam j. Burns arrived here today to
testify before the federal grand jury
in what is considered to be the final
lap in the governments investigation
of the alleged nationwide dynamite
conspiracy.
The announcement of Ortie E. Nc.
Msnigsl's departure from Los An.
geles for this city completed the gath
ering of the governments forces in
building up it's case against the al
legged conspirators.
Mr.. Burns declared he would not be
surprised If by the end of the week a
q of indictments should be return.
ed. While information as to the great
majority of the persons against whom
the investigation is aimed is already
In possession of the authorities, he
said, an army of detectives still was
at work in tracing the movements and
activities of big labor leaders.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
WERE ORGANIZED
Witness Describes Methods Of Trust
In Meat Distribution.

Witness Describes Methods Of Trust
In Meat Distribution.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-Fortv cents .
hundred pounds was the penalty
assessed against members Of the old
packers pool who over. shipped their
allotment into any particular territory
and the amount was distributed among
the members discriminated against.
The amounts were paid by check every
week after the meetings At which the
packers reviewed the shipments of the
preceding week. This information
regarding the inside workings of the
old packers pool between 1893 and
1896 was given by Henry Veeder when
he resumed his testimony in the trial
of the ten Chicago packers before
United States District Judge Carpen.
ter today.
"Who presided at the meetings OF
the combin alton In those dsys?" ask
ed Special Counsel Butler.
edward J.. Martin of Armour and
company" was the reply.
What did you call these fines
assessed against members becouse of
over.shipping?"
II referred to them as collections
and payments"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
Will Advertise American Scenery.

WASHINGTON, jan. 2.-The "see
America First" propaganda At last
has reached the federal government.
Plans are In contemplation for send.
ing abroad q we'll known government
official, whose name will not be re-
vealed at present, to give illustrated
lectures in the important cities of
Europe on the beauties Of America.
1t is believed by government author.
tiles that q considerable part of the
$500, 000, 900 spent abroad annually by
Americans can be diverted into the
pockets of American railroad stock
holders, hotel keepers and guides.
The scheme is not being considered
altogether in its commercial phase,
the real purpose being to prove that
this country has mountains. lake and
moor scenery as beautiful as any to
be found in foreign countries.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
THE MONTANA CENSUS.

For Montana residents the bulletin
just issued from Washington by the
census bureau. enumerating the census
of April Is, 1910, is the most interest.
ing yet given out. The population Of
Montana, according to the bulletin,
which is the official data upon it, is
376,0 53 as compared with 243, 329 in
1900, representing 81 increase of 54.5
per cent during the late decade. Dur.
ing the same period, 1t might be men.
toned, the total population of con.
tinental United States increased 81
per cent, and at that the growth rate
Of Montana during the last decade,
while rapid, was slower, nevertheless,
than during any preceding decade,
says the Great Falls Leader.
Montana has % counties. The pop
ulation of these counties ranges from
2.942 in Granite county to Sc, 848 in
Silver Bow county.
Owing to the organization since 1900
of four new counties from parts of
other counties In Montana, the coun.
ties which must be combined in order
to determine their actual rate of in.
crease are Lincoln with Flathesd,
Powell with Deer Lodge, Sanders with
Missoula and Rosebud with Custer
and Yellowstone. Seventeen coun
ties and the four combin ations of
counties increased in population dur.
ing the last decade. The rates of in.
crease for the II counties range from
81 per cent in Jefferson to 1909 per
cent in Dawson county, and the sbso.
Lutte increases of the same group of
counties range from 27l In Jefferson
county to 10, 448 in Fergus county.
The combine counties of Lincoln and
Flsthead increased 1892 per cent,
Powell and Deer Lodge $50 per cent,
Sanders and Missoula 95.6 per cent,
and Rosebud, Custer and Yellowstone
1885 per cent in population.
Montana has 81 cities, of which
Butte, the largest, has q population
of 80. l65, and Great Falls, the second
city, q population of 13,94S. Billings,
Anaconda, Helena and Missoula, with
10,O3l, 10,O34, 12.515 and 1850, in.
habitants, respectively, are the other
cities in the state having over 10, 900
inhabitants.
OF the cities Billings shows the high
est rate of increase during the last
decade, namely, 2l1.4 per cent, and
Anaconda the lowest, IL per cent,
while Great Falls shows a decrease of
6,5 per cent. Only one city, Missoula,
shows q larger rate of increase during
the last decade, l9OO-19lO, than during
the preceding decade, 189O-19O0.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10

the power for the salvation of politics
and the redemption of government.
In politics and government the coun.
try stands at Q parting Of the ways.
American citizens must all exercise
the same self.sscrifce In peace { o sd-
minister government and purify poll.
tics as they have practiced In war to
win freedom or cave the nation.
Patriots can not leave 1t to other
to perform their civic duties.
They have personally to sacrifice q
certain amount of ease, of earning
power and OF time to public aft airs.
If they employ others to do what they
ought to do for the state
they in effect hire H~essians.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate.

Notice is hereby given that application haviag
been made for the sale of the county's interest
in lots II and IS, in block 8, of the original town.
s, Ii, IL, in block lss, and lots Is and IA, in block
ia, of the Military reservation addition to the
townsite Of Fort Benton, Montana, said above
to the highest bidder for cash ON the 9Th day of
February, 1912. at the front door of the court
house in the city of Fort Benton, Montana, at 2
O'Clock p. m }. on said day.
Bv order Of the board Of county commission
ero. j. LEE SEDGWICK, County Clerk.
Dated December 80, 1911.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10

Water right blanks-only correct
form published-for sale at the RIVER
PRESS Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10

weeks, and with from IL to l8 inches
OF snow on the ground. southern and
eastern Colorado are experiencing the
most severe and protrscted period of
cold weather recorded In these G
tons for many years. Cattle, it is
said, are dying from hunger by the
hundreds due to the deep SHOWS on
the range.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
Colorado Livestock Suffers.

SUGAR CITY, COL, Jan. 2.-With
the mercury ranging from Is to 81 de-
grees below zero for more than two
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
"Prints All the News"

II any reader of the RIVER PRESS
considers it worthy of recommendation
TO friends, the favor will be very high.
ly appreciated by it's publishers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-10
For Sale o.

Fifty.two copies Of the w1sKLY RIVER Pas.s
tor $500 spot cash, or Its equivalent in banka ne
paper. Goods will be delivered in regular W0eklv
lAstallm during the twelve months following
receipt OF remittance. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Address h RIVER PRESS,
Fort Benton, Mont,
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Sheriffs Sale.

GEORGIA-BEN Hull COUNTY.
| have this day levied the within
and foregoing execution upon the
following property, to-wlt: One
certain six room house and lot IN
the City of Fitzgerald, Ca, Ben
Hill County, described as follows:
Fronting Jessamine Street, in
Block No. -. Lot No. II, said lot
being so feet wide and 100 feet
long, and known as the ''Molcey
Hutson" house .andl lot sin said
Fitzgerald, Ga, said property
levied upon as the property of
Molcey Hutson Beecher to satisfy
the within and foregoing execu-
ton. This Z day of May, 1912.
j. w. Norris,
Sheriff Ben Hill County, Ga.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10

A clever arrangement of paint
cans and appropriate advertising
material form the basis of an ex-
ceedingly attractive window in
Fitzgerald Hdw. Co. store this
week. A special feature of the
display is a set of old weather
beaten carriage spokes with half
Of the surface of the spokes treat
ed to one coat OF Acme Quality
Carriage Palnt-each spoke show
ing different color of paint. The
following statement is made on one
of the display cards: You can
make your old buggy look new for
dollar by the use of this paint.
With this suggestion and the
very small outlay necessary, we
are sure that all of the shabby
vehicles in this territory will i'm
mediatelya take on a new appear
ance.
Besides being good for all kinds
of vehicles, attractive display. signs
illustrate in colors sreat many
other uses for this wonderful paint
in and about the home. The dis
plsv is q creditable one and we'll
worth inspecting. 1t.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Notice

The constantly increasing de-
mand for THE TELEO-ME-
CHANCES of NATURE and SUB
CONSCIOUS MINDS compelling
me to move to city with greater
book-printing and publishing
facilities,I will close out the few re-
naming copies of the 81. so edi-
ton for 75ct. and the 50. so (cloth
and gold) copies for $3.50 to save
trouble and expense Of transpor-
tation.
Jobs left for repairs several
months ago must be called for
within 80 days. Debtors and credi-
tors please calltin for settlement of
accounts. Household goods and
furniture at half their actual value.
Choice city lots and 5 and 10 acre
tracts for sale cheap. Get or send
for a descriptive price list of lots
and tracts.
III. Wettstein,
April 10, 1912, Ala S. Main ST.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Public Sale of Land

We, the undersigned heirs OF
James Dixon, deceased, will sell
at public cutlery tothe highest bid.
der on Saturday, the first day OF
June, 1912, at 2 m. the follow.
ing property. to-wit: One-half
interest in sixty-two (62) acres
Of land lot No. lat, in the Third
District of Irwin county, now Ben
Hill county, Georgia; land lying
on south side of Willacooche
Creek, three 90 miles west Of
Fitzgerald, there being 20 acres
of cleared land on the tract and
some good timber on it. 80,
Also at the same time will be
sold So acres on the north side OF
said Creek, this tract being well
timbered.,
Term of sale: One-third cash,
one-tllird on the 18th Of October
oile-tlird on January l, 1913.
Deeds to be made the day'of sale,
and notes to be signed by one or
more good security. We are SELL
ing for a division among our
selves. This April Is. 1912.
NEAL DIXON.
JAMES DIXON.
MARX DIXON
ELIZABETH DICKS.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Capture Of Jeff Davis
Explodes Fake Story

Philadelphia, Pa, May GAS
per Knobet, of Philadelphia, the
honest Swiss who was a private on
the fourth Michigan cavalry and
was one of the captors of Jeffer-
son Davis, told his story of the
apture here today. Even
the younger northern historians
still follow the old sensational &C
count of the capture of Davis in
woman's clothes and Professor
Dodd, a recent southern biogra.
pher of Davis has cone the same
thing. Yet Casper Knobet, one
of the fourteen union soldiers ac.
tually engaged in the capture, pro-
tested against the story as far back
as 1866 and has done SO for pub
LEGATIONS several times since.
He earnestly declares that when
Davis stepped out of the tent to
surrender, his wife threw shawl
over his shoulders. The early
morning air of May 10, 1865, be-
ing chilled. Knobet, being only
a few feet away, distinctly saw all
that occurred and he declares that
this was the sole foundation of the
slanderous tale.
AS our elders will recall in tho. e
times many men in Georgia wore
blanket shawls instead of over
coats, custom probably due to
the straits of war and the block
ade of country without native
manufactures, but Knobet sup
posed that the shawl belonged to
Mrs. Davis and at any rate she
placed it over the shoulders of the
president of the fallen Southern
Confederacy.
Casper Knobet, whose story is
full in detail and absolutely con-
vincing, is now a core maker in an
iron foundry at the age of sixty
eight and lives at 1400 South
Second street. On May 10 he ex-
poets to celebrate the forty-seyen-
th anniversary of the most memoir
al event Of his life.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
For People Who
Have To Eat

If you eat you need "Digestit."
1t aids Digestion, prevents distress
after eating, stops gas formation,
relieves indigestion instantly and
cures dyspepsia. Browns Digestit
is little tax let easy to swallow
and absolutely harmless. 1t has
relieved thousands. Sold on posi-
tive guarantee. Your money back
il you want it-50ct.
Dixie Pharmacy.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Notice of Bond Elec-
ton.

10 the quallted voters OF the Clty
of Fitzgerald:
You are hereby notified that, on
the 14th day of May, 1912, there
will be held an election in said
city to determine the question
whether or not the city of Fitzger-
aid shall issue its bonds in the sum
of Forty-thousand Dollars, $40,
00O.00), for the purpose of paying
for the paving of the following
portions of the following streets
in said city, to-wit:
Central Avenue, fromithe Alley
lying parallel to and between
Thomas and Sheridan streets,
West, to and across Johnson
streets; Johnston street, North
to the tracks of the Atlanta,
Birming h a M and Atlantic
Railroad Company; Pine street
from the point where the paving
of said street terminates at Sher-
man street, East, to and across
Sheridan street; Main street, from
the point where Pine Street in
tersects it on the South, North to.
Central Avenue; that portion OF
Sherman street living between
Central Avenue and Pine streets
and that portion of Sheridan street
living between Central Avenue and
Pine street. Said Bonds to be
issued in denominations of One
Thousand Dollars, Isl, 200. OO)
each; to bear interest at the rate
of 3 per cent per annum said in
terest to become due and be paid
semi annually on the first days of
January and July of each year,
during the life Of said bonds.
None of the principal of said.
| bonds is to be paid annually but
all of the principal is to become
due and be fully paid thirty, (30)
wears from the date Of their issue:
the principal and interest on said
bonds is to be payable at some
bank or Trust Company in the
city and State of New York, in
Gold Coin of the United States of
the present weight and fineness; all
of said bonds both principal and
Interest to become due and be
fully paid within thirty, (3o),
wears from the date of their issue.
| Said election will be held at the
City Hall, in said city and under
the rules and regulations provided
in the Charter of said city for the
holding of elections. Those per-
sons desiring to vote for the issue
of said bonds, shall have written
or printed on their ballots the
words, ''For Bonds and those
desiring to vote against the issue
of said bonds shall have written or
printed on their ballots the words,
''Against Bonds"
| A. B. Cook, Mayor.
Attest,
Geo. w. Brown,
Clerk.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Notice to Subscribers

In consolidating the subscription
lists of the Leader and Enterprise
it is possible that some name might
accidentally be left out. If, therefore,
you fai! to get your paper, kindly
notify the office, Phohe 1923, one will
be sent to you and the error cor
rected.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Notice of Dissolution

The firm of Frazer and Holtzen-
dorf, Drug Co., has this day
been dissolved, jill. Frazer ASSUME
ing all the responsibilities of the
6rm, and accounts due the firm
are payable to him.
This 18th day of May, 1912,
j, l.. Frazer,
c., A. HoItzendorf.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10

SITUATION WANTED-As Lumber
Inspector or sawyer. Can furnish
good reference. Make offer. APP
ply to j. H. BISHOP, Wray, Ga. 3O-4t
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10

FOR SALE-One practically new
lew roller top desk. W. H. Gid
de IS, Triton, Ga. 47-4t-W
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Notice,

Executions will be issued
against all parties subject to Oc-
cupation Tax, who have not paid
same on or before May LIST. 1912.
By order of the Council.
Geo. w. Brown,
If. Clerk.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
BUSINESS LOCALS
WANTED-ACTvE MAN IN EACH LOCALITY

To join this Society. Sick, accident,
death benefits. And introduce our
Memberships. All or spare time. $50
to $500 month. Every Member Sc
cured gives you steady monthly in
come. Experience not needed. Write
for plans. Box HJ-293, Covington, Ky.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10

Doan's Regulates cure constipa-
ton, tone the stomach, stimulate
the liver, promote digestion and
appetite and easy passages Of the
bowels. Ask your druggist for
them. rs cents box. CAST.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10

STOVE WOOD-16in best quality,
quick delivery, phone 4O2, Bernie
A. Foil Roanoke Drive, over 10
years at the same old stand; a
square deal or | don't want your 5
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10

WANTED-Reliable Lady Agents to
introduce our preparation. Write
for information. Prophylaxis
Product Co., Atlanta, Ga. 3l-4t
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-12
GREAT HARDSHIPS
IMPOSED BY STRIKE

LONDON. Dec. l1.-Grcat bardships
have been imposed on thousands Of
working people and wido section Of
England directly affected by the strike
OF locomotive drivers on the Northeast
ern railway. Although only from 5000
TO 5000 workers left their employment,
the stopping OF the coal traffic has
rendered idle four times that number
Of miners and many factories have been
forced TO shut down. The hardships are
the greater because of the approach Of
Christmas. The strike began Decem-
Der T.
The announcement was made today
by tho Amalgamatcd Society of Rail
road Workers that the strike "is unau-
thorized and uurecognized by the
union and the consequent absence Of
strike pay has acted as discourage
ment upon tho men. A speedy settle
ment was expected today when the lord
mayor Of Newcastle intervened to bring
about peace. At the same time the rail.
road company holds out an olive branch
to the men offering to reiustatc the To-
comotive engineer who was reduced in
rank as a punishment for being found
intoxicated while off duty after the
lapse Of year If his conduct in the
meantime is satisfa ctorY.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-12
ACCUSED
OF UNFAIR METHODS

WASHINGTON, Dec 1l.-w. s Pence
of Chicago, II. S, Stephenson Of Los
Angeless and e. X. Warren CT Three
Oaks, Mich, having interests In Mexico.
have protested 10 the state depart m cnt
about what they claim IL tho practice
of the United states in permitting ex-
ports OF arms and ammunition to the
Madero forces In Mexico. while prohibit
Ing them to Orozco leader OF the reyolu-
tonists. The three men recently ap-
peared before the senate committee head
ed by Senator William Alden Smith. In
vest'gatlng whether the revolutions In
Mexico have been fomented or aided by
Americans.
The three men have pointed out that
tho effect of the application OF such a
rule has resulted in forcing the rebels to
levy upon Americans in Mexico by q sys-
tern OF forced loans Of ransoms, to pro-
cure weapons OF war They have urged
upon the state dcpaTtmen that the only
means OF meeting ;he difficulty was 10
turn to the old p-acticce OF permitting
export of arms and ammunition 10 both
sides without restriction.
It has been pointed out by slate depart
ment officials that under the recent ncu
trality proclamation the government is
prohibited from permitting war supplies
10 go TO the insurgents. It Is said an
effort VIII he made to have the senate
committee recommend either an amend
mont or the withdrawal OF the procla ma
tlon