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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Minimum luno Capacitv.

Using what is known as the pneumo-
thorax method, Bernard and lie Play
showed In France that the minimum
lung capacity which is compatible with
life may be estimated at one-sixth of
the normal capacity. ]. Courmont in
bis experiments, which he has been
carrying on for a number of years.
reaches similar conclusions by the use
Of a different method. He removes
portions Of the lungs Of animals, such
as rabbits or dogs. and finds that these
animals are able to live for several
months after the ablation Of three
quarters Of their lungs. In addition to
this, he notices that the entire removal
of n Of the lungs is followed by a
slight compensating hypertrophy Of the
remaining lung, together with dilation
Of the right side Of the heart.-Scien.
tifc American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
ROLLING THE LAWN.
inexpensive Roller Can Be Made From
Terra Gotta Pipe.

inexpensive Roller Can Be Made From
Terra Gotta Pipe.
Much ingenuity and considerable
invention are displayed in the produc-
ton of lawn rollers for domestic use.
These are sometimes made of cement
and frequently with the aid Of terra
Gotta or metal pipe Of suitable length
open at both ends and In which the &C.
ment is poured. forming a solid roller.
Recently, says a correspondent of the
Scientific American, the writer saw a
homemade roller in which the trun-
Mons for the handle projected beyond
the cement, and these trunnions were
at the end Of a rod which extended
through the cement and had its cen
trail portion fattened and perforated
by bolt holes through which bolts
passed to secure a number Of short
lengths of scantling which were used
as filling blocks to reduce the amount
of cement and thus lessen the weight
Of the roller.
When terra Gotta pipe is used 1t can,
when cracked, be entirely removed
from the roller. leaving the cement
roller intact. An ordinary lawn mower
handle with arms Of wrought iron,
which can be made by any black
smith, supplies a suitable handle for
the roller, and the entire cost is said
to be much less than the ordinary
commercial roller.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
ARTIFICIAL PEARLS.
Methods Employed In Manufacturing
limitations Of the Gem.

Methods Employed In Manufacturing
limitations Of the Gem.
The industry of manufacturing arti-
fetal pearls has developed enormously
Of late years. both in extent and in
the remarkable degree of perfection
viii n these simulcra Of the natural
gem have attained. some of them al
most defying detection save under the
close scrutiny Of the keenest experts.
Hence an account of the methods
employed in their making as described
in Les Annales is exceedingly interest
ing.
The simplest forms are uniformly
spherical and are merely glass balls
blown by mean Of tubes Of varying
size. More ingenious and more ma
tural looking are the irregular pearls
or perles goitrenses. To produce these
the workman sometimes merely
touches the ball m~omentarily with the
end Of a red hot tube, thus melting the
| glass at the point Of contact and draw
ing it out irregularly. In other cases
he touches n spot OF another Of the
ball to a fame, at the same time
blowing gently in the tube.
The ball is pierced by two holes, n
of which is caused by the breath Of
the workman and the other by the
hollow in the tube Mt the moment
when this is detached from the pearl
by means Of q slight tap.
These balls are her merely coated
inside with a preparation known as
essence Of the orient" This, despite
its elaborate title, consists merely Of
pure water holding In solution the
scales of the little fish known as the
bleak fish.
Artificial pearls were unknown till
1856, when a French jeweler named
Joaquin, who was fond of angling,
noticed that clear water which had
been used to wash bleak fish (Cyprinus
alburnus) contained a sticky deposit
consisting Of the beautiful shining
scales of this little fish.
The first efforts to use this in simu-
lating pearls consisted in coating little
balls of plaster or similar composition
with it. But the coating quickly wore
of, giving the pearls" a sorry aspect.
Attempts to make hollow beads and
apply the coating to the interior were
more successful as to beauty and per-
manence.
The operation consists in the suck.
ing Of the liquid into a tube drawn out
to a fine point and then blowing 1t into
the glass bead, which is then given
a rotary motion to spread the coating
The beads when coated are placed in !
a sieve whose bottom Is covered with /
and shaken necessarily till |
dry. Finally they are filed with wax so
as to be less fragile and a little heav-
Ter.
To produce beads Of ultra fine
and remarkable sheen skilled
workmen introduce traces of an ex.
ceedingly fusible and volatilizable me- |
tallic alloy.
The glass employed Is of a specific
composition. specially manufactured for
the purpose in the form of long tubes
rods.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Notice Of Bond Sale

Notice is hereby given that the
trustees Of school district No. %. in the
will sell to the highest bidder for cash
coupon DEMONSTRATING bonds to the
lars. interest thereon not to S' exceed u six
pei, cent. per annum to be paid annually
and bonds to be payable in five years.
election held July 3, 1918. and is for the
purpose Of providing for building q school
than their par. value and the right is
hereby reserved to reject any or all
Bid will be received to the hour Of
noon,. October 10, 1913, and should be
sealed and addressed Mrs. L. p. Dewey.
clerk of school district No. %, Genou,
Mont, marked bids for bonds"
By order of the board Of school trus-
tees.
MRS. L. E. DEWEY, Clerk.
Jesse Souther, l.. 2. Dewey, A. L.
webster. Trustees Of School District No.
First publication Sept. II, 1913.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
HER BREAKFAST CAP.
Il Had the Call At First, but Times
Change.

Il Had the Call At First, but Times
Change.
"HOW sweetly domestic YOU look
in your pretty breakfast cap"
said Mr.. Newlywed.
I'm SO glad you like it." replied his
happy bride. II made It all with my
own hands,"
Dear little hands: Let me kiss
them"
"Wait till l pull down the curtains.
We mustn't let the neighbors Bee us
why not? Who cares for the neigh
bors? | have a right to kiss your
hands II | van to. no matter whether
the n%eighbors like it or not"
Il know. dear. but we mustn't be
ridiculous. you know"
Six months had elapsed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Newlywed were again sitting
down to breakfast.
Harold she complained, "you new
er seem to say anything nice to me
any more"
"What do you want me to say to
your
Il don't want you to say anything If
you can't think Of It yourself. You
used to tell me l looked 80 sweetly
domestic in my breakfast cap. and
you wanted to kiss my hands because
l had made 1t myself"
"Oh. all right. I'll kiss your hands
IL you want me to. only pull down the
curtains first"
She covered her face with her mar.
kin.
"Nhy are YOU cryingy' he asked.
because you never want to kiss me
any more when other people are likely
to see u.s." she sobbed.
"Well. we mustn't be ridiculous. you
know"
Feeling that it would be useless to
continue to try to retain his love. she
threw her breakfast cap away and
wore her hair in a little knot on top
Of her head after that.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Tar Weakens Rope.

Rope Is often tarred to protect it
from the weather. This is a practice
Ut doubtful value, rs the acid in the
tar weakens the rope to such an ex-
tent that engineers estimate tarred
rope to be only two thirds rs strong as
clean. new rope. No kind Of oil or
other preparation has so far been dis
covered that will not injure the rope.
except tallow. Tallow and graphite are
used In making transmission rope and
for lubricating it when in use.-J. NJ.
Drew. University of Minnesota.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
1900 ATHLETES IN STADIUM.

1900 ATHLETES IN STADIUM.
the space for the participants there is
likewise room for thousands of specta-
tors.
Recently there vas a drill on this
stadium during which 1900 athletes
took part in the exercises. All the ath-
Ietes were dressed exactly alike, and
the sight was an inspiring me. They
went through the movements together
as bands played, and the enhancing
scene was one never witnessed before.
In the picture a part of the new field
Is shown. but one can gain some idea
OF the enormity Of the stadium by this
view.
This is by far the largest athletic
field In the world. and the German
boys are as much interested in all
kinds of sports as any boys of II
other nation.
The fact that German authorities re-
Quire compulsory military service tends
to promote interest in athletics anon
the young boys Of that country. They
always display a keen interest in
swimming. running. jumping. throw
ing the hammer and other sports which
characterized the Olympic games. but
there is no national game in Germany
like baseball in America or cricket in
England. Golf and tennis are game.
that the Germans enjoy to n great TX
tent. In the stadium at Leipzig there
may always be found large throng. -,
boys and young men taking part IN VII.
Tous sports.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
A Wise Child.

The little daughter Of a prominen,
divine. whom it would be cruel to
name, was recently taken to her IA.
theirs church for the frst time. She
was. Of course. intensely interested in
all that went on.
A true little Yankee. her first remark
on coming out a
do all those little boys in nighties
get paid for singing?"
"Yes; l suppose So" replied her
mother.
And does father get paid too?"
"Yes."
"Well, l shouldn't think they'd have
to pay him much, for he does nothing
but talk, and he just loves to do that"
Judge.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
he Took the Hint,

"Muriel." said the old gentleman
sharply, that young man you had in
the parlor last night is dull Of COM
prehension. All l had to do was cough
when the other chaps remained too
late, and they would take the hint and
depart. Did this one say anything
when l coughed last night?"
"Yes," replied the beautiful daugh-
ter. "He said the next time he called
he was going to bring you some cough
drops."-LondOn Tit Bits,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Serious Loss.

On the third day of his Aunt James
visit to the city Motorton took her for
a ride in the high power runabout.
They had proceeded only a mile or so
when Hang the luck!" exclaimed Mo-
torton.
Goodness! What's wrong?" said
Aunt Jane.
Engines missing" tersely replied
MOtorton.
Dear met" said Aunt Jane. II do
hope it's been found by an honest per-
son. Where do you suppose we drop
ped it?'-Lippincott's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
MISS BERTHA Y. LAGLER.

MISS BERTHA Y. LA0LER.
world. She has studied the French
system and possesses remarkable abil-
fly. A short time ago she made known
her desire to come to America and al
once began preparations. Miss LAGER
said before her departure for America
that when she arrived in this country
she expected to tackle an eagle, one
Just like the pictures she has een on
the back Of an American coin. She
has confidence in her ability to over
come the bird In an air battle and will
try a bout with the first one she meets
some several hundred feet above the
land.
Miss LAGER was warmly greeted on
her arrival in this country by aero en-
thusiasts and will In all probability
visit various sections Of the United
States and give exhibition flights.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Reward For Estrays

The undersigned will p " afty (S5o.0 o) dollars
reward for the return o for information leading
70 the recovery Of the following horees, VIZ
and SSs S Sesr:san z s01 o. s lisst " tsfas: 1900 ono SSu1ssl
bay horse, crop ears, about six years
old. and branded on right hip thus Il
CHARLES SODERsTROM, =
Harlem. Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
WANTS TO FIGHT AN EAGLE.

Young French Aviatrix Coming TO
America For Midair Scrap.
Can it he imagined that one would
want to fight an American eagle in
mid air? While it seems most in
credible, that Is just exactly what
Miss Bertha v. LAGER. a dashing
young French aviatrix. says she wants
10 do. And. furthermore. she asserts
she will do it. provided she is granted
an aviator's license in America and the
authorities do not attempt to stop such
q battle. .
Miss LAGER is one Of the most &C.
eomplished women air fiends in the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
No More TIPS.

Guest-Are tips expected here?
Waiter-No> sab. We don't accept
no vulgah tips. sab. We is free holm
American citizens. we is. and we wish
to preserve ouah self respect. sab.
"l'm glad to hear that"
"Yes. sab. All we requiuh il a re-
tanning fee. same as lawyers. sah."-
New York Weekly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Out Of the Course,

Owing to fog u steamer stopped at
the mouth of a river. An old lady in
quired Of the captain the cause of the
delay.
Cant sec up the river" replied the
officer.
But, captain. l can see the stars
overhead" she argued.
EYES," said the captain gruffly, but
until the boiler busts we amt a-goin'
that way."-.Everybody's Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
5000 Reward

Will give $1,000 reward for information lead.
ny " .ne recovery OF the following animals:
One gray gelding, banded q on left shoulder
and "a on left thigh, K and one bsv mare.
branded as on left shoulder and "a on left
thigh. B tn two years old. Addreas
LUCAS BAUER, Chester. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
1900 Athletes At PLAY.

New Stadium In Leipzig, Germany, 10
the Largest In the World.
A stadium four times as large as the
n at Stockholm. Sweden. where the
Olympic games were held, has been
constructed at Leipzig, Germany. and
on one occasion recently more than
100000 athletes took part in the games
and were accommodated on the huge
field at the same time. In addition to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Reward For Estvav

the recovery of one gray mare branded s on left
Jaw. blind In right eye and wire cut on hind leg,
Address NELSON DUDLEY. Big Sandy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Emmer Seed For Sale

A limited quantity Of Montana grown Winter
Emmer for sale. This grain stands drouth, IL 1
heavy yt!elder, and is good feed for all kinds Of
livestock. Price 8 cents per pound.
SIG Y. SMITH, Clearlske,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Horses For Sale

three to eight years old viii be- sold in lots tu
suit purchasers. Address
OSCAR JOHNSTON, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
Ford Automobiles for Sale

I ave for sale the Ford touring car
at $625.00 and Ford roadster at $3.50. 90
at my garage in this city on Sunday,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday.
W. F. MILFORD, Agent,
Fort Benton. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24
for Sale

l have for sale a number of new Ford
$500. 90. Will be in Fort Benton every
Saturday and Sunday.
J. E. MILLER, Agent,
Big Sandy, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24

Mrs. Justwed-Henry. dear, accord
ing to this cookbook celery should be
well bleached.
Mr.. Justwed-Yes, darling.
Mrs. Justwed-Well. you'd better stop
at the drug store and get a bottle Of
peroxide.-Chicago Daily News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-11
WOODS TAKES OATH OF OFFICE,
New Occupant OF Circuit Bench VIII
Sit With Pritchard Monday.

Richmond. Va, June 7.-Judge
Charles a. Woods of South Carolina
at IL o'clock today took the oath Of
office us "a member of the United
states circuit court for the Fourth
judicial circuit, succeeding Judge
Nathan Goff, resigned to become
United States senator from West Vir-
ginia.
The brief ceremonies were witness
ed by a number of lawyers. Judge
Jeter c. Pritchard Of North Carolina,
senior judge of the court, admins
tered the oath. on the bench with
him were Judge Edmund Waddill of
Richmond and Judge II. G.. Connor
Of Wilson. y. c., both OF the United
States district court.
Judge Woods will sit with Judge
Pritchard on the bench and will be-
gin his duties Monday. He will hold
the position so long as he lives or un-
ill he has reached the limit for retire
mcnt at full pay.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-11
LUNAT|C DEAD,
EMILY WELDING DAWSON Sue
CUMBS TO INJURY.
Was Kicked by Horse While Attempt
ing to stop the Kings Horse In
RAJ. for Derby.

London, June S.-Emily Wilding
Davidson, the first woman to be killed
In the efforts of women to obtain
suffrage, died today at the EPSON
hospital as the result of fracture of
the skull sustained i'm an attempt to
stop the kings horse Anmer dur
ing the running of the derby on Wed
nesday last. A few moments before
her two comrades draped the screen
surrounding the cot with the fatefUl
colors of the Womens' Political and
Social union which she wore when
she made her sensational attempt to
interfere with the great classic.
Miss Davidson had evidently expect
ed to get in the track at Tattenham
corner in time to intercept and shat
ter the field, but was detained a mo-.
ment by spectator, who tried to re-
strain her. She reached the track in
time to be struck by the kings horse
which was running in the ruck.
Missh Davidson was noted for her
daring feats in behalf Of militancy.
One Of her earliest exploits was 20
barricade herself in cell and she
was only subdued with the aid Of a
fire hose. On another occasion sko
cast herself down a flight of stairs in
Jail and was seriously injured. She
was one Of the most persistent in
,vaders of the house Of commons,
which she gained at one time by way
of the air shaft. Her last exploit be-
fore the fatal EPSON incident was
the assault of a Baptist clergyman
in the belief that he was Chancellor
Lloyd George.
The inquest will be held Tuesday.
The funeral will take place on Lon
don and members of the Women,s
Political and Social union will take a
prominent part.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-11
LETTER n FRIENDLY ONE.
President Wilson Says AmicabIe Nc
gotiatiOns are Opened by Commu-
niCatiOn.

washington, June 5.-After reading
Japan's latest note on the California
anti-alien land law and just before a
conference with Ambassador Chinda,
President Wilson today expressed the
view that the new communication
opened the way for very interesting
and friendly negotiations"
The president had brief confer
ence with Secretary Bryan and an in
formal talk afterwards with Viscount
Chinda. He had explained earlier
that he did not expect to make any
official reply to the japanese ambassa-
dor but would discuss the Tokyo note
orally.
The president let it be known that
there was much matter for discus
sion in the Japanese note, but that
none of the documents thus far ex-
changed by the two governments had
in themselves suggested a solution of
the land law difficulties He inti-
mated that the negotiations would
proceed slowly and carefully, with a
view to obtaining a frank expression
Of the opinions held by the two ma
tons Sooner or later, it was indi-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-11

One Of the beautiful social events
of the week was the miscellaneous
shower given on Wednesday afternoon
by Miss Eleanor Mason for Miss Mil
dred Hail. one Of the beautiful young
brides elect of the month. The resi-
dcncc was prettily decorated in q col
or scheme OF pink and white, which
was beautifully carried out.
Progressive games were played
during the afternoon, the prize being
awarded to Miss Natalie Norman, a
beautifully embroidered centerpiecc
for making the most progressions
There were "a large number of hand
some presents in the shower for the
bridC-tO-bc who was literally Sprink-
led with rice from little pink and
white paper cups by her friends pres
emit
Refreshments were served in two
courses, bringing to IL close n mos,
delightful afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-11
BEGINS OFFICIAL EXISTENCE.
A Committee VIII Originate Admiiis-
tration Currency Reform Bill.

Washington, June 5.-The House
Banking and Currency committee,
which will originate the administra-
ton currency reform bill that Presi-
dent Wilson believes should he enact
ed at this session OF Congress. began
Its official existence today.
Representative Carter Glass, the
newly-designated chairman, moved
into his committee quarters and plan
ned to begin work on the bill. He
expects 10 call his committee together
before Monday for Gn organization
meeting. He said today that wher,
the committee was organized sub
committees would be appointed to
charge OF the various divisions Of the
currency problem.
These sub-committees are expected
To work out a bill along the lines
suggested by the chairman, as a re-
suit Of his conference witn President
Wilson and other cIricials of tho ad-
mimstration. IL as probable that the
President will confer with the various
members of the committee with re-
gard to the details of the bill.
Representative Glass and Senator
Owen already have mapped out tenta-
tive drafts of n currency bill which
the President has looked over The
measure which will be introduced in
Congress will be built about these
drafts. to meet the views o fthe add
ministration and will be presented as
an administration bill. Representative
Glass said today he expected to have
the bill ready to be introduced before
the end OF June.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-11
sUMMERTON SCHOOL ttOsES
Five I'm Graduating Class-Hon. Il. G.
Mcleod Delivers Address.

Summerton, June 5.-The COM
ton school began on Sunday morning
with the commencement sermon by
the Rev. J. r. r. Major of the Meth
odist church and were concluded
Monday evening with the exercises of
the high school department and mu-
sic class.
The sermon by the Rev Mr.. Major
was a masterful effort and was heard
by an audience which taxed the seat
ing capacity of the new Methodist
church.
The address on Monday evening
was delivered by Thos G. Mcleod of
Rishopville, who sustained his repu-
tation as an able and eloquent
speaker.
The school has closed another sue
cessful year, under the superinten-
dency of Miss Lima Scarborough, who
has been reelected for another ses-
sion.
The graduating class numbered
five: Misses Corinne Davis, Mabel
Davis, Vernon Ross, Helen Cantey and
Thomas II. Burgess
The following programme was rem
dered on Monday evening:
Invocation, the Rev. II. c. Mayzck:
duet, Invitation to the Dance"
Weber), Misses Sadie and Helen
Fischer; salutatory. Miss Mabel Eve
lyn Davis; chorus, Come Where the
Blue Bells Ring" primary children;
Shower of Stars paul Wachs)
John Gentry; class history, Miss Yer
non Oret Ross; ballade (Leybach).
Miss Corinne Vivian Davis; chorus "a
Roman Mothers Song" defamation,
The Path Of History" Thomas Huger
Burgess; "Nocturne" (GeibeD, Miss
Helena Fischer; class will, Miss Helen
badger Cantey; "Humoresque"
(Dvorak), Miss Vivian Eadon: vale
dictory, Miss Corinne Vivian Davis:
duet, III Trovatorc," Misses Corinre
Davis and Vivian Eadon; address
Thomas G. Mcleod; presentation Of
diplomas. the Rev. w. S. Trumble;
chorus, "A Summer Night"
All of the teachers for the past ses
sion, Misses Eula McWhorter, Mabel
Brown, Winifred Rankin, Cora Cam
tey, Matte Lanham and Mabel Har-
per, were reelected for the ensuing
session. with the exception of Miss
Lanham. who was not an applicant
for reelection. a'