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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
FIGHTING FOR FAIR RATES..

The business men OF Spokane are
making a gallant fight for fair freight
rates, q fight which Is not for Spokane
alone, but for the whole inland north.
west.
1t was the business men of Spokane
who first pointed out the glsring In
justice of the present railroad rates,
and who started the campaign for the
reduction of the freight rates to nom
terminal points; and it is the business
men of Spokane who will carry the
case to the supreme court of the United
States in an effort to secure what ap.
pears to be only what is right and
reasonable.
Spokane has made progress in the
contest. Twice the interstate commerce
commission has rendered judgment in
favor OF the merchants of that city
and twice the rates have been lowered.
The last time the court of commerce
which now has exclusive original jur.
isdiction over such matters, enjoined
the enforcement of the commissions
order, and 1t is from this Injunction
that the appeal will be made to the
highest court in the land.
The business men OF Spokane do
not do things by halves. At the pres.
ent time q committee from the chamber
of commerce Is raising the sum OF
$50 600 with which to fight the case Ia
the higher court. 1t is confidently
expected that this money will be raised
by Saturd ay night.
Helena is watching Spokaue's con.
test with more than q passing interest.
A victory for Spokane means q victory
for Helena: q defeat of Spokane means
. defeat for Helena.
Sooner or later, the railroads them.
selves will come to recognize that they
cannot afford to build up termins al
points ct the expense OF the inland
cities, but probably before they come
to this conclusion . law can be made
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 1912.
WELCOME THE NEW e A

Residents of northern Montana will
welcome the year 1912 with hopeful
anticipations. To many of them the
past twelve months did not bring the
results expected; those engaged In
agricultural pursuits failed to gather
crops OF the b%ounteous proportions
for which they hoped, and many who
we're employed in other occupations
look back upon the past year as q
period of partial failure and disap.
pointment.
These are the usual incidents of the
average life experience. Realization
seldom keeps etep with expectation,
although on rare occasions the indus.
trious worker Is rewarded for his toll
BY returns in excess of his anticipa.
lions. These welcome surprises en-
courage the belief that the near future
may bring one OF these pleasant visi.
tations.
The new year opens with signs of
improvement in various branches of
industry-a condition that promises
to become general at an early date.
The trade journals and mercantile
agencies agree that "better times"
are visible in the reports received
from business centers throughout the
country.
So far as Montana is concerned,
there is an rance eff extensive
development of her industrial enter.
prises and natural resources during
the mex twelve months. Montana and
other northwestern states have caught
the public eye as desirable fields for
investment and exploitation. At no
former period in her history have the
merits of Montana rs q treasure state
been presented to the eastern public
in such attr active form Is during re-
cent months. The honors won by
Montana products at the big land
shows, the participation of Montans's
executive in the tour Of the 'gover'
nors' special" and the boosting lit.
ersture distributed by the various
railway companies, immigration bu.
eau and other agencies, have awak.
ened q public interest In Montana that
will surely bring big results.
The record of progress made in re.
cent years promises to be continued
during the next twelve months. In
moral, religious and educational at.
fairs there has been most encourag-
ing advancement during the past de-
cade, and the ranks of ''good citizen
ship" are being constantly increased
BY new recruits. In this respect, also,
II is confidently believed that the year
1912 will surpass all its predecessors
Welcome to the New Year! May Il
be . season of happiness and pros,
perity for our friends. neighbors ant
fellow citizens everywhere.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
First Veterinary School.

VTrsS VoS0TIUNTy 0cUOOu
As nearly as the facts can be got at
the first veterinary school was found.
ed in the city of Lyons. France, about
the middle Of May Of the year 1851.
Since 1861 veterinary schools have
spread all over the civilized world,
especially in Germany, France, Eng
land and the United States of Amer
lea, in which advanced countries the
horse has the benefit Of as fine a sci
enc as that which exists for his mas.
ter, man.-New York American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03

and enforced which will prevent q
common carrier from charging a
higher rate for transportation OF
goods for q short distance than for q
longer distance. When such q law is
made and enforced. credit for the
victory will be due, in q very great
measure, to the e%nterprising business
men of Spokane.-Helena Indepen.
dent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Her Answer.

Hell am going to make you a
present Of a bracelet for your birth
day. Which do you prefer-silver or
gold?
She is silent.
He-Well. which do you want?
She is silent still.
He-Why don't you speak? I ask
gold?
Then he suddenly remembered that
silence is golden"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Creating an Impression.

us he really a great scientist?'
II have my doubts" replied Miss
Cayenne. II suspect he is one of the
scientists who get their regulations by
sitting down to a dinner table and
saying chloride Of sodium instead Of
salt-"-Washington Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Her Choice.

II believe there's good people in all
denominations" Mrs. Lapsling said,
but as for myself l always 60 to one
of the orchard OK churches."-Chicag0
Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Politely Put.

PoUtoIy FUt.
links told Bangs he was a harp
struck by lightning"
where's the point?"
ut took quite a using up Of gray
matter for Bangs to discover that
links had called him a blasted liar"
Baltimore American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03

Blank forms for making annual re.
porte OF corporations on ssle at the
River Press Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03

A sharp tongue is the only edged
tool that grows keener with constant
use.-Irving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08
WILL GOVERNMENT
DROP PROSECUTION
Which Was Recently Begun
Against WatStOn?

Atlanta. June According to ru-
mors prevalent at the federal build
ing this morning, the government IS
going to drop the prosecution IF
Thomas E. Watson, who is held I'M
der a warrant charging misuse of the
mails.
According to the story current here,
District Attorney Alex Akelman wh)
was in Washington this week in con-
ference with the department of JUS
tice, has been instructed or advised
by the heads of the department not to
push the case any further
1t is pointed out that it can be very
easily dropped because no grand jury
has yeti indicted Watson. He has
simply been arrested on a warrant
Federal officials in Atlanta, how
ever, profess to doubt the truth If
the rumOr, and no authority can be
found on which to assure the co.,
rectness of the report.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08
THE STATE HAS
No RIGHT To
TALLULAH
SO CLAIMS GOVERNOR BROWN
No Suit to Be Brought By
the State

Atlanta, Ga, June 7.-GeorgS will
institute no suit against the Georgia
Railway and Power Company to re-
cover possession of Tallulah Falls,
because the attorney general has held
that the state did not reserve to it
self any of the lands in the contro-
versy."
Attorney General Fielder, under
date of June 4, wrote Governor JOS
eph M. Brown:
Il carefully investigated the stat
utes and law controlling the question,
AMI the several grants, plates anG
ether records in the secretary of
s,~Ce omve uealing thereon as well
as the report and survey made by
Prof. Kosh, and advised your excel
lency in a conference had on June
e that the state did not reserve to
itself any of the lands in controver-
sy"
Governor Brown said, in announc-
ing the decision:
Il have never announced a decision
which was more dstasteful to me
than this. | regard Tallulah Falls
as being one of the natural wonders
of America and consider their de-
struction a calamity, but the question
involved in the case brought to the
executive office was strictly a legal
one; in other words, the sole oues-
ton for determination was whether
the state in making it's grants undee
the survey of 1918 reserved the falls
1t is held by the attorney general,
whom the constitution makes the le-
sal adviser of the executive office. af
ter a very thorough investigation and
after mature consideration that the
state did not reserve to itself any of
the lands in controversy.
Therefore, as the state did not re-
serve any of these lands, there is no
basis upon which l could put this
matter into the courts of this state
b IF the state has nothing to Sue
Tor she has no grounds for instituting
I suit.
IF Georgia parted with her right of
ownership to these lands about the
year 1918, she has now no right to
attempt to assert ownership over the
lands.
/ repeat that l consider that the
grant which passed the falls from tb,.
control of the state was a calamity
but under the states own laws. she is
stopped from recovering the owner
ship OF this unmatched scenic Won
der"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Current Schedules Corrected TO Date
Trains Arrive.

Trains Arrive.
From Savannah, Augusta
Atlanta and Macon .... 1880 p ~
From Columbus and in
termediate points ......*11:45 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan.
Albany, Troy and Monty *10:35 p M
From Lockhart, Dothan.
Albany, Troy and Monty 2:O5 p NJ
From Atlanta and Macon ~ 2:l5 p NJ
From Augusta. Savannah
Atlanta and Macon ....." $50 N
IRON Columbus and in
termediate points .!7:1O p N
From Columbus and in
termediate points .....* 1000 a N
From Albany and Jack
sonville ..............." 1855 a M
From Albany :. =. =. $40 a. H.
Trains Depart.
For Macon, Augusta and
savannah :. - 6:4U a. LIZ
OR Albany. Dothan Lock-
hart, Troy and Mont
gomery .....,......." $50 N
For Albany, Dothan, Lock-
hart, Troy and Mont
gomery ................* 2:15 p Nd
For Macon and Atlanta -" 2:05 ID
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta ....*10:35 ID
For Columbus ............* 3.45 IL
For Columbus ..........! 500 10
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago 49," 1855 III
For Albany .............." 7;oO u
For Albany and Jackson 4
Vile "11:4o p III
*Daily.
Except Sunday.
!!Sunday only.
Sleeping cars between Americas ana
Atlanta ON trains leaving AmerlcuS
1926 p. M, arriving Americas 5;oo d.
m. Connects at Macon with sleeping
cars to and from Savannah. Pulllhd"
sleeping cars between Chicago ."
Louis and Jacksonville on "Semlno'0
which leaves Americas lo'
Jacksonville at 11:45 p. m. Lea'''
Americas for st. Louis and Chicaso
via Columbus and Birmingham
1855 a. m. For further informa''on
apply to s. B. Ellis, Ticket Agen'
Americas, John W. Blount, Dis'''
Passenger Agent. Macon. Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Moving pictures are to be used by
the Central of Georgia railroad, a
Hartman line, to teach the elements
of railroading to the more ignorant Of
the employees, many of whom are ne
grOes and illiterate. 1t is believed
that by substituting pictures for text
books they can be taught to perform
their duties more intelligently. Al
most every detail of train operation
can be shown effectively on the screen
9nd the pictures can. be run over as
many times as needed to teach the
process thoroughly. - Macon Tele-
graph
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08
y y = 4 \ y y y y \
\ TIMELY HINTS FOR =
THE FARMER.

= y =
l. Keep up rapid, shallow cultiva
ton of the crops. If a dry spell
comes, all the moisture in the soil
will be needed.
2. Cut the wheat and oats as soou
as they have colored up well. DOM
let them get dead ripe" Make a
special effort to get them under shel.
ter or in the stack without injury
from rain.
3. Cut grass and red clover when
in full bloom. Much hay is allowed
to get too ripe.
4. Keep on planting feed crops
corn for silage, sowpeas, peanuts, soy
hea, s, sweet potatoes, etc.
6. Look after the farm machinery.
Build tool shed, if you have none.
and keep every implement not in use
Gnded it. Sunshine and rain damage
many implements more than the wear
they get.
6. Look to the pastures. Cut down
wee DIS, briers, etc; dig up bushes;
see that the livestock has plenty .,r
shade and pure water.
7. Keep an eye on the health of
Your hogs. Ig any get sick, or if
cholera breaks out near you, get in
touch with your state department of
agriculture and prepare to inoculate
against cholera.
C'ean out this years strawberry
beds, ard set new ones. Keep Bor-
ieaux and Paris green handy for the
Irish potatoes. Keep weeds out of
he garden and put the Gamer to
work Plant orchards to cowpeas
Or some truck crop.
9. Keep a lookout for breaks" or
washes in the fields, and stop them
At once.
10. Talk it over with the boy or
Hiri who wishes to go to college next
I"'l and see if you cannot arrange
'hlngs so he or she can earn some
eEtra money.-Progressive Farmer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08
Both Hall and SlatOn Claim
Strength By Withdrawal
John VI. SIatOn.

Il have found many friends who
were for Mr.. Hudson for personal
reasons, and, of course, a gentle
man who has been as prominent in
the state and has met so many peo-
pie as Mr.. Hudson must have
large number of followers. trust
now to receive the support of those
gentlemen who have heretofore
been embarrassed.
IF anything, my campaign hence
forth shall be more vigorous than
it has been up to date, and trust
that the withdrawal of Mr. Hudson
come inert"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08
Joe Hill Hall.

Col. Hudsons withdrawal fro.a
the race came as complete sur
prise to me, and, of course, there -
but little l can say about it isl
now. However, can safely claim
for myself the greater portion o.
the support that Col. Hudson Womb
have commanded had he remained
in the race. His withdrawal ha.
undoubtedly strengthened me ana
of course, with but two men in t5s
race things are much simplifed."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08
NEW FRIDGE WILL SOON
BE COMPLETED ON ROAD
Leading O, Lee Street to Council Mill Creek-Wil Be
Great Convenience

Within a few days the substantial
steel bridge which the county COM
missioners are having built over the
Council mill creek out Lee street road,
will be completed, and this fine high
way again opened without hindrance.
Since the building of the bridge
was started it has been necessary
for teams to ford the stream, or cross
upon an inferior wooden bridge, but
the completion of the new structure
will obviate this trouble in future and
make of Lee street road a favorite
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Whatever we may think of the ab-
stract morality of laying plants" as
an inducement to grafters to get
caught, the public is benefited in the
end. Perhaps the results justify any
means that may be resorted to by the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

We would like to see the Beet
harons go up against South Georgia
jury with the prices of meats at their
present level. You couldn't confuse
that jury into an acquittal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

The Augusta Chronicle fears that
Watson plays the part of a Buchard to
the Underwood boom. Burchard, it will
be recalled, is credited with destroying
Blaine with his alliterative Rum,
romanism and rebellion"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

drive again.
Supt Christian state yesterday thu.
the work was progressing rapidly,
and the bridge would be open to
travel in very short time unless
rain delayed the work of completion
With Lee street bridge finished. and
the new steel structure over Walker
creek, on the Leslie road, already
completed two or three weeks ago.
Sumter's system of fine highways will
soon be in excellent condition once
more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

A Chicago judge has ruled that a
wife is a necessity. This will relieve
many mans conscience who has
feared that he was really supporting A
luxury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

1t is probably useless to expect
any decline in the prices of meats I'M
til the Trust" makes back the full
costs of the recent suits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

A capricious critic says the country
is in a devil of a fix between the
money makers and the political phrase
makers"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

The states are learning to move to-
sether in transportation and other
matters of vital concern to them all
They have learned the lesson that in
unity of action there is strength.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08
! \ \ y \ \ \ 4 + =
= THE WELCOME SUMNER .
= y 4 = 4 y = 4 4 = 4 y
(Ninette NJ. Lowater.)

o. laughing bright-eyed summer, we
waited for you long;
We missed the gladness Of your step,
the music of your song;
Long, long our eyes arched with the
glare and wilderness of the snow
We longed to see the grass again and
watch the green things grow.
Oh. we are glad to see the trees in
dure dressed.
And listen to the grooming birds safe
hidden in the nest.
The meadows, dandelion starred, are
velvet, green and gold,
Where yellow bees fly lazily, and but
terfies are bold.
The grain holds ripple like the sea
witt every wind that blows,
And dimpling, dancing in the sun, each
little river flows.
o, lovely, laughing summer! We've
waited for you long,
And everywhere earth welcomes you
with flowers, and joy, and song!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

A woman always credits another
woman with having good Judgment
when they both happen to dislike the
same person.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

If Fielder should be pinched in South
Carolina and released on bail Georgia
will enjoy the unique experience of
having two MISUNDERSTANDING at Balti-
more who are Eat large" on bond.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

A man wants wife who can bake
bread like his mother; a woman
wants a husband who can make
dough" like her father.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Watson announced that he and Eel
Ger would go to Baltimore, together
Did he have any advance knowledge
of Gov. Cole Bleases plans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

The Baltimore papers laugh at the
idea of Tom Watson attracting any
attention up there. Baltimore has too
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Brilliant idea! Tom Watson can
make his expenses to Baltimore by
serving warrant on Tom Fielder and
swiping Gov. Blease's 5000 reward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

To say that ANY good progressive
can defeat Roosevelt is absurd, says
the New York World Correct! ROose-
welt is no weakling
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Adelaide-Why, Cornelia, your hair
is all mussed up
Cornelia-Yes. dear; you-you see,
George stole up and snatched a dozen
kisses before | could scream.
Adelaide-But why don't you step
in front of the mirror and rearrange
your hair?
Cornelia - Gracious! Why, ]
wouldn't do it for the world. Why,
none of the girls would believe be
kissed me-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

The Baltimore Sun braves the wrath
of Watson when it says he will make
as much noise there as a peanut shak-
ing around in it's shell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

when a mans down his enemies
can stop kicking him. His griends
then begin" This is a bit of twentieth
century philosophy,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Up to 30 girl wants to pick n
man for a husband; after that she is
willing to be picked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Slaton is said to feel sure of McDuf-
fie county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Jones-Fine. lost three toes q
few months ago by being run over,
and yesterday l compromised with
the railroad for $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Mr.. Tellit Wright-Are you fond of
fiction, dearest?
Miss Cutting Hintz-Yes; but don't
tell me I'm the only girl you have
ever loved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08
OFFICIAL ORGAN.
City of Americas,
Sumter County.
Webster County.

@xairoad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
u. q. Court, Southern District OF
Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-08

Americsu, Ga, June 5, 1912
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

of the most Intelligent, progressive
farmers in the nation. and the farmer
of the future must be educated and
progressive to meet the ever increas-
ing demand for the product Of the
farm because the farmer leeds the
nation.
All now realize that agricultural
education has been sadly neglected in
preparing boys for the sterner duties
of life after the ordinary rural and
high school education, and this neg
lect has been largely responsible for
so many boys DESERVING the farm. The
farm life for a boy can and must be
made more attractive, for the future
Of this great nation must depend on
the farmer, and education Is the safe
guard of the republic.
Every system of improved educa-
tion for the country boy and girl must
be provided, "a township high school
system is one of the measures now
under favorable consideration among
all classes, and a law covering county
contests and industrial education is
among the important measures to be
introduced in the legislature next
winter. State superintendent Lawr-
ence is giving close attention to these
progressive measures as he is anxious
to see this glorious young state . lead
in all that tends to make the home
and farm happy and profitable.