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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02

ending today, accordine to aeures
compiled by State Fire Marshsl J.. F.
Mccormick. The fire loss was $685..
S13, but this was more than covered
by the insurance which totaled $751;.
255. Most OF the 12S ares occurred ia
dwellings.
BILLINGS, March 31.-Tr.fic east
OF Billings on she Burlington and
Northern Pacific has been suspended
since yesterday when foods, . u ed
BY melting ice gorges in the Big Role
and Yellowstone rivers, carried away
the tracks. The Burlington track was
carried away near the Grow Indian
agency and the Northern Pacific lost
its tracks near Custer.
BELT, March 3l.-Today the Ana.
conda Copper Mining company's mine
here ts completely shut down, the last
man having been laid of YESTERDAY
The Offices are still open, with Mana.
ger Merkle in charge. The oficials
give no encouragement Of opening the
mine in the near future. The work.
ings, when in full operation employ
about lbs men. The shutdown has
not affected the Eve mines owned by
other corporations ia this place.
These workings employ 100 miners.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
A Remjnuton story,

On Thanksgiving day a number of
years ago the late Frederic Remington
was in London. his first visit to Eng
land. where he announced to his friends
he intended to have a real vacation.
away from mustangs and Indians" As
a tribute to the noted artist, American
residents in London Joined in arrang-
ing a splendid Thanksgiving feast,
Remington. Of course, to be the guest Of
honor. The chef Of the Hotel Carlton
was told to spare no expense in obtain
ing fat gobblers. b%luepoints. sweet pc.
tatoes and other trimmings for the
genuine old time dinner.
Not a hitch occurred to mar the oc.
casion excepting that Remington failed
to turn up. While London was raked
fore and aft for the celebrated artist,
the guests politely waited. waited un
til their stomachs quaked and their
mouths watered for the luscious tur
key. Late that night. when the feast
was long since d%espoiled, n Of the
guests wandered into Buffalo Bits
wild west show at Earl's court. Rem
ington sat there drawing.
DO not disturb him." ordered Colo
mel Cody. He's getting some good loca
color from these Greek Indians. He's
been here since 10 O'Clock this morn
ing."-Philadelphia North American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
He Made Sure.

TIC woOG SUVSs
A Harvard student. who for obvious
reasons does not car to have his name
appear, passed up this lie: "A cousin
of mine In the western part Of the
state came to Boston for a visit and
dropped out to Cambridge to call on
me. He asked If he could share my
room with me that night, and I told
him he could II he came in early
enough. He started for a theater, and
when midnight came without any trace
Of him l called in my regular room
mate. who had sought quarters else
where to make room for my cousin. l
decided that my relative was going to
make q night Of it in town.
I'VE had hardly got to sleep. how
ever. when he came in. bringing a
highly favored breath. We said moth
ing, and he soon climbed into the bed
with us. Everything was quiet for a
few moments. when suddenly he sat
up. put his mouth close to my ear and
whispered. Jim. there are six feet in
this bed! Forget it, l said. You're
crazy With that he climbed out. crop.
ed his way around to the foot of the
bed and began to paw our feet. You're
right he said. after a minute. I've
counted 'em. and there's only FOUR
Boston Traveller.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
An Interested Listener.

When Claude Gruhame-W White. the ia
nous aviator. was in this country not
long ago. he was spending a week end
at a country home. The first night that
he arrived a dinner party was given.
Feeling very enthusiastic over the re-
cent flights. he began to tell the young
woman who was his partner ut the ia
BILE of some Of the details Of the avia'
ton sport. 1t was not until the dessert
was brought that he realized that he
had been doing all the talking; indeed,
the young woman had not uttered a
single word. II am afraid l have been
boring you with this shop talk" he
said. feeling as If he should apologize
'Oh. not at ALL" she murmured. in very
polite tones: but would you mind tell
ing me. what is aviation?"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
Our Purpose Aere.

You ask me, oh. sincerest friend,
What is our purpose here
While passing days may onward trend
And year supplanteth year?
What purpose largest place should hold
In heart and life and plan?
What is a souls most treasured gold
In this the sphere Of man?
The answer is not hard to see.
Has 1t escaped your view,
And have you learned so scant Of mo
And ! 80 small Of you?
Oh. kindly friend. the answer seen,
Like stars that shine above,
1s this. and only this, l ween:
We live that We may love.
douglas Dobbins.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02

Slid DOWN TO THE world, driven by
LOWER FLOOR. the last tempest,
will strike and be dashed to pieces on
the rocks Of eternity"
The last words were hardly uttered
when one of the boards gave way un-
der the weight of its occupants with a
resounding crash.
"She has struck" yelled a sailor in
the gallery. and he promptly threw
himself owe the rail and, wrapping
one leg around a pillar. slid down to
the lower floor. II amt going to be
on no hurricane deck in a wreck" he
cried as he ran for the street.-New
York American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
New Parcel Post Stamps

WASHINGTON. March 3l.-The de.
sign OF . new and smaller parcel pos,
stamp was approved today by Post.
master General Burleson. Numerous
complaints that the present stamp, ali
denominations of which are of the
ssme color, is hard to distinguish a.
TO value and easily "raised" caused
the change.
The new design will possess no ar.
tistic merit, but will bear only . large
mineral. The denomin atoms will be
In different colors. Approxima tely
$500 0 will be saved yearly by the
smaller stamps.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02

York Central rail-
road trains would
pass bowlder after
bowlder painted
over with adver.
tisements in vivid
cOlorS.
j. Pierpont Nor
gan. younger then
than he Is now.
was riding out OF
the depot with a
friend when his
hat. blowing off,
was seized by a
goat,
which began to
devour it. The
friend was toe
much amused tC
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
BLUM MEANT WELL.
He Was Only Living Up to the Rules
of His Club.

Under the second empire bores were
so rampant that Il sort Of society OF
club was formed to fight them under
the name OF the 'Itachat DIES Captifs.'
1t was a mutual aid x~cn.ie.y, every
member Of which WIS t..n;:! to roip.
TO the rescue Of any other III tu+ clutch.
es of a hnttonholili- n.re. The sl.ilai
Of distress was given By uloiciuSlvciy
scratching the side Of ones nose. and IL
colleague on seeing this was expected
to intervene and deliver his friend from.
captivity.
The society was so useful and 50 pop-
%ular-even humanitarian. it may be said
that 1t 1ourished exceedingly fol
many years and grew rich in members
and subscriptions. Among its men,
bers was the veteran journalist Ernest
Blum. who, however, was rather clum-
sy ut his work. He used to relate the
following story:
"One day in passing the Gymnase l
saw two men talking. l knew one Of
them and took off my hat to him.
whereupon he at once scratched his
nose.
Il, of course. thought. he was a men,
Der Of the club in distress whom I
ought to deliver, 81 approached and.
not knowing what to say. cried out:
My dear X. I am delighted to meet
you. l have IN important piece Of
news to tell you. Allow me?' turning
to the other a Certainly replied
this gentleman. l took my comrade
aside. saying: You know l have moth
ing at all to tell you. l only wanted to
rescue you. That is all Rescue me
from what?' Why. from the bore
What bore? The man you were talk
ing to. naturally But he is my ia.
ther.'"
Poor Blum had CHANGED upon some
body who was not a member of the So
ciety and who had merely scratched
his nose absently or because he wanted
to. which may happen to any man.
Paris Annales.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02

II HAD HIM ON THE FLAT OF HIS BACK
long afterward the minister's house
IA entered by a burglar. He gave a
graphic account Of the affair to his
friend. the doctor. and ended by say
ing:
Il had him on the fat Of his back.
! held him sc that he could not move
an inch"
"Good!" exclaimed the other. but,
my dear sir. what a splendid oppor.
tunity that was to have delivered to
him your lecture on Palestine"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
A New One on Hjm,

1t was in one OF those thriving south.
western cities where railroads abound
that Il tired and weary traveller accost-
ed Il policeman and asked the way to
the Y. VI. G. \. The copper was puz-
zled He took off his hat and scratched
his head. Finally he burst out: 'Stran-
ger. you've got me. | know where the
Frisco is and the NJ. X. and T.. but
that !. NJ. G.. \. Is Il new one on me-
EveryhNdy'S.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
Notice Of Special Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the board Of county
commissioners Of Chouteau county, state OF
Montana, will hold . special meeting at the
court house in the city of Fort Benton. Montana.
on the nth day of April. 1918. 1t 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of eaid day, for the purpose Of taking up
unfinished business of eaid board; auditing and
paying bills; and hearing and acting on petitions
for county roads; to take the necessary steps in
the matter of the county high school election
and such other business as may regularly come
before the board.
Dated April I, 1918.
g. c. IHMSEN, Chairman.
Attest: j. LEE SEDGw1ck, County Clerk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
- The ~
Scrap Book
No Place For a Sailor,

The Rev. Mr.. Payson was invited by
the Marine Bible society of Portland.
Me-, to address the seamen who hap
pened to be in port on a certain Sun
day. and as he was famous as a
Uncle Sans warships in the harbor
the church was overcrowded with Jack
tars.
Temporary seats were erected in the
aisles and at the rear Of the pews by
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
MONTANA BRIEFLETS.
SHORT ITEMS OF NEWS FROM
ALL OVER THE STATE.
What Has Happened in ontana Dur.
ing the Past Few Days.

What Has Happened in ontana Dur.
ing the Past Few Days.
TWIN BRIDGES, March 27.-The
third consignment Of oats for the
United States government for use
in the Philippine Islands. was cleaned
up 1t the local grain elevator yester-
day. To date considerably over q
million and . half pounds of pats have
been shipped Out BY government con.
tractors.
GREAT FALLS, March 26.-For the
relief of the food suffsrers of Dayton
Ohio 1000 vas tonight authorized by
the Great Falls Townsite company
and . telegram vas sent to Governor
Cox apprising him of the fact and
informing him that the money would
be forwarded a. soon 90 1t can be
learned to whom the remittance should
be made.
GREAT FALLS, March 26.-Todsy
just . week after his rearrest for pass
ing q number of forged checks upon
Great Falls business houses. Charles
Connolly was sentenced TO three years
in the penitentiary, after having plead.
ed guilty to the forgery OF q check for
S43 drawn upon the Conrad bank bear
ing the sign Azure Of NJ. A. Carrier, .
local a Connolly cashed four
other similar checks in the city, but
was arraigned upon only theone count.
BILLINGS, March 26.-SMllwater
county is without any form of govern.
ment, although its formation 10 now a
matter of official record. The officers
elected at the time the county was
formed from portions Of Yellowstone,
Sweet Grass and Carbon have not
filed their bonds, and cannot do SO
until Governor Stewart design stes the
judicial district in which the new coun.
~ shall be situated. When this has
been done the judge may approve the
bonds and the officers will then enter
upon the discharge Of their duties.
HELENA, March 2s.-According to
ofacials in charge of the dry land ex
pertinent stations of the state. only elk
OF these stations will be operated this
this year, because of the insuMciency
Of funds. Last year there we're six
teen stations. The six to be retained
are 'situ ated near Great Falls, Wi.
baux, Glasgow, Froid, Roman and
Fact Helena.
M1sSOULA, March 2o.-George
Myers. charged with white slavery,
was found guilty BY . jury 10 tho dis.
trics court last night after . trial that
had been in progress here two days
and was sentenced 80 serve nine years
at hard labor In the state pcnitentiar airy.
This Is The most revere sentence that
has evsr been given . white SLAYER in
Missoula county under the new law.
HELENA, March ga reduction
averaging 30 per cent on grain rates,
and 20 per cent on general distance
tarriffs, lumber and potatoes, we're
ordered into effect on the Chicago,
Burlington s. Quincy by the Montana
railroad commission today, to take
effect within 20 days. The proceed
ings were brought on the initial
motion OF the commission because the
Burlington rates, - compared with
the rates Of other carriers, were sp.
psrently excessive and discriminatory.
HELENA, March 3l.-There were l28
fires in Montana during the quarter
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
Fitted For the Part.

When a new member Of the Irish
house Of nj made his first
speech. Sir William Osborne asked
who he was. and being told he replied
well. l think he will do. If the oppo.
sition have enlisted him. they are per-
fectly in the right. for he seems to
have the finest face for a grievance of
any man l ever beheld."-National
Monthly,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
Missed a Fine Chance.

A we'll known doctor and a certain
minister are great friends. but they
dearly love a joke at each others ex.
pense.
The latter once delivered a series OF
lectures, and one Of them-on Pales.
tine-was not interesting enough to
please the audience. which gradually
withdrew before it's conclusion. Not
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
Notice to Stockmen,

The annual meeting Of the NORTH
Montana Roundup association will
be held at Fort Benton, Montana,
on Tuesday, April %. 1913, com.
mencing at 1870 p. m. A full At
tend ance of members of tho associa.
ton Is desired.
CHAs. 81. GREEN, President.
I. A. CUMMINGS, Secretary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02

putting dry goods
boxes here and
there and string
ing boards across
them like rude
circus seats.
The preacher
was describing
the day of the
last judgment
and in an en-
deavOr to use
language suitable
to his audience
was closing his
sermon with the
words MThon our
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
Land Scrip

Chas. h. Boyle, formerly of Fort Benton, now
will furnish q limited supply Of guaranteed col.
dier's additional Homestead scrip at $l1.00 per
acre; also one 40 and one sO-acre Mobile Girard
latter scrip will obtain title to land quickly.
Other higher priced ecrips can be furnished on
demand. Wire or write order; scrip will be
~ 90 prices are advancing. Other land business
in General Land Office attended to on order.
CHAS. II. BOYLE,
ll2l 6irard st., N. W, Washington. D. c.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02

m any y IhE1tHy
"Deuced intelligent goat that" he
said. "See how he obeys the orders
Of the owner of the field" And he
pointed to Il large sign that read.
"Chew Morgan's Plug."-New York
Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
An INTELLIGENT Goat.

In the old days. when New York's
Harlem was mostly rock and was
known as Goatville after some Of its
most conspicuous Inhabitants, the New
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02

A Norman pedigreed stallion for sale, seven
years old, weight about 100 pounds. Can be
seen at the Stocking ranch on the Teton. For
particulars address
L. STOCKING, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02

Water right blanks-only correct
form published-for sale At the RIvEI
Press Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-02
Stallion For Sale

Attest: j. LEE SEDGwIcK, County Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05
GEORGE H. HAlM MOTORS
 ID CASTLE HOT SPRINGS
President of Golf Club Goes to Noun tains to Spend New Years and
 Get Acquainted With Car.

Winter motoring is at it's height Tn Arizona, and MaricOpa county IS eN- periencing it's share of it. One of the noteworthy trips is that to Castle Hot Springs and many car Nls being put over that trail.
 George H. Hahn, president of the Golf club is at the springs now, nav ing left Phoenix several days Tn ms Chalmers to pass a couple of weeks in the mountains.
 More adventures can be found III the hills at this time of year than al any other. There is hunting, of the best class even close to the city, aho 1 the nimrod business is attracting 1 great many autoists. Some go as fai
 as Roosevelt for their hunting, ana 1 few even farther. Transcontinehta tourists fird fine luck all along th' roads and come in with reports their success almost every day MT. Halm's trip is not primarily l hunting jaunt, but test Tor ms ca and nerve as a driver. He send ! word he is enjoying immensely th
 wonderful country in which he l
 spending his holiday.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-Few among the American sprinters who performed so brilliantly during 1912 promise more to the cinder path than does Donald Lippincott. who, fresh from the Episcopal academy, went to the Olympic games in Stockholm and astounded the world by being placed in both the sprint races in the world s amateur championships. Lippincott was the sensation of the inter academic schools while at Episcopal and at the University of Pennsyl-
 vania last season surprised the col
 lege athletic world. In the same form
 that he exhibited at Stockholm Lip pincott should win both the 100 and 200 yard dashes in the intercollegiate championships next spring for the l Red and Blue.
 Trainer Mike Murphy has great re- spect for Lippincott's ability The
 veteran trainer said not long ago tha Lippincott had only one fault. ant that could be corrected. This faul ! is common one among sprinters 1 but not often in first class men-tha of looking around. Lippincott de
 veloped this fault in his scholasti | races. when ne won easily as a gen eral rule. He looked around am i slowed up toward the finish.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

party, composed of MT. and Mrs. C. H. McArthur and George E. Morse. They left last Sunday evening anu returned the latter part of the week, spending New Years day with the Angelenos.
 From last reports the Case babies are on the way, and if no large diff culties intervene they will be here next week The repair shop at the Phoenix Garage has been humming
 with business ever since the cool weather sent many motorists into the ! shop for Qverhauling- There are cars galore in town, people from all parts Of America here to enjoy the great out doors of Arizona winter, where the weather permits motoring all the time.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05
CASE AGENTS SPEND NEW
 YEARS IN LOS ANGELES
McArthur and Morse and Mrs. Mo Arthur Pass Week in City; Winter
 Season Interests Automobiiists.

The Case automobile company passed most of last week in Los Angeles, that is to say the proprietors went to the bic city on combined business and rleasure bent. It was quite a little
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

When Walter Regh. the PittsburG youngster. stepped to the plate in q game last season, Umpire klem asked him how to spell his name. Walter glared at the arbiter and told him tn whistle if
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

As result there is a great deal of work for the garage men, for most of the visiting cars must be kept in over nights and the owners have no regu- lar house garages.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

Manager Johnny Evers of the Cubs will have at least ten players to re- lease after the opening of next sea son. Each club is allowed to carry twenty-five men after the first of May and John now has thirty-flYe under contract.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

The New York Yankees have signed Second Baseman 'Dodger" Finley ard Pitcher Patsy Martin two clever Brooklyn semi professionals.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

Connie Mack has signed Pitcher Robert McGraw of the Pueblo 1Colo.' high school team, and lntehos 10 laNe him in tow before the season or 1915 is over
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

That s4o,OOO salary for five years service as a teacher of baseball Tn France didn't look good to Jean Du- buc. so he will stick with the De troit Tigers.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

Ex- Champion Tommy Burns, who will enter the wrestling game, mas agreed to wrestle Zbyszko in Calgary February 3.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-05

Johnny Coulon's physician has or dered him to do no boxing Tor tW' months.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-29
Once a Year Sale Of Groceries
COFFEE Defiance O0n
Blend, special, ID. ~

COCOA
Lowney's A-lb. cans .............s.1Oc
n lib. cans ........ ......ss..... .xOc
Walter Baker. lib. cans ........... 40c
lib. cans .,...........1 Zoe
Walter Baker Premium Unsweetened Choc-
olate, lib. cakes .........s- .85c
Lowney's Unsweetened Chocolate =. SOC
CANNED FISH
Gold Fish brand extra fine Sardines, Raw
cote sauce, X lib. cans ..........s..1 lie
CANNED FRUITS
Hawaiian Pineapple. Hunts Red Label,
supreme quality, 2-hlb. cans. Each. soc
Per dozen $3.50
Hunts Blue Label, staple quality. 2 " lib.
cans. Each, 25c. Per dozen $500
Hunts Blue Label, staple 2-lb- cans graf
ed. Each, 2Oc. Per dozen TO
slutana Brand Straits settlement. Alb.
cans, each 1Bc; per dozen ..-....- 41.25
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1 TEA-Lipton's Tea; E0c
/ Reg. 65c, special wv
MEATs-smoked Hams

MEATS-Smoked Hams
!. Swift's, 10 to ~ lbs. ............... 22c
Morris & Co., 10 to IL lbs. $500. 22c
John Morrill, & Co.. 10 to IL lbs. 80. 22c
Washington, 10 to IL lbs. ......... 2Oc
Circle (W), 10 to IL lbs. .......... zoe
Magnet, 10 to IL lbs. ............ zoo
RICE-Japan, per lb. .........-.....5 90
sYRUP-White Glover Syrup. 5-lb. can 200
PACKAGE CEREALS
Uncle Sam Breakfast Food ........ zoe
Roman Meal kOc
-4Ibers Bros Violet Rolled Oats. 80. 30
Quaker Rolled Oats DO
CRACKERS
Huntley & Palmer English Biscuits;
\ large assortment In n lib. pkgs.. 100
TACOMA MADE CRACKERS
All kinds. Make your own selection
Per dozen ...i.......H.A.s . 4. 0Oc
In bulk, wood box soda crackers weighing
16 to 20 lbs. each, per ID. ...s....-. Sc
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COTTOLENE
Large Pail -. .i..l.,. 49,. 81. 40
Small Pail ............... .38c
IMPORTED CANNED vEGETABIEs

lMfOISIhD OANNED tnsrElAIt1x4z
French Mushrooms. pate stuffed. In tins.
Each 6Oc. Dozen v0.5b
Sur Extra Buttons, tin. Each ....... soc
Dozen .........-.. $50. 3.80
First Choice, each, 3Oc. Dozen. $3.50
Hotel grade. Each, 25c. Dozen. q&76
French, Pea Sur. extra fine Each. 8Bc
Dozen .s-s.s...s.-... =. 1-40
Fins Each. 25c. Dozen ...ss.... ~
Sundry imported Vegetables, Brussels
Sprouts. Each. soc. Dozen ..... $3.50
Flagolets ulima beans). Each -. sc
Dozen =. vH-86
Macedoneo (mixed vegetables for salad.
Haricots Vert Trench string 6eans)-
Each, soc. Dozen =. :. -. >1-N0
Truffles, X tins, each ........ 1-15
Truffles, 1-S6 tins, each ........> 1Ie
BAKED BEANss nider's, with TonnatQ
Sauce. VA
lib cans. per dozen -......... ~ 4zxt
2-lb. cans, per dozen ............. "a. &6a
3-lb cans. per dozen 80. -. VI. !. @1-I4
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Special at $6.35
Latest Novelty Suits in good
materials, representing our
regular $3.50 and $1,000
numbers, are now offered to
you at a price which seems
badly believeable when one
has seen the elegance of the
garments.