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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Government Loans For Farmers

Government Loans For Farmers.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Government
loans on farm mortaRes at low interest
rates we're proposed in q bill today by
Representative Batherick OF Ohio.
The plan outlined is to attain the
same object as the "rursl credits"
system proposed by President Taft.
The bill would provide for the estab.
lishment of treasury department bu
reau OF farm loans, With q loan COM
missioner appointed by the president.
The secretary OF the treasury would
be authorized to raise funds for loan
ing to "bona fde tillers OF the coil"
on farm mortgages by the issue OF
government bonds at not to exceed 4
per cent interest. The loans would be
made on farms on which at least one.
half must be under cultivation.
Applications for loans would be
made to the commissioner, who would
certify to the value of the property to
be ascertsined by the owners and ap.
praisers appointed by the commits
sioner to the secretary OF the treasury,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Bold Diamond Robbery,

CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-Four automobile
bandits smashed q jewelers. window
here today and escaped with tray ol
diamonds, after q running revolver
6ght with the police. Their escape
was aided by q fashona bly, -dressed
woman, who tainted in the arms of q
uniformed policeman as he was draw.
ing his revolver. Al soon as the
thieves were out OF eight the woman
recovered and disappeared.
A few minutes later the bandits car
was stopped by policeman, who
ordered them to drive with him to q
police station TO answer q charge OF
speeding.
When they reached q quiet street,
the robbers shot, stabbed and slugged
the policeman and threw him of the
automobile. They then abandoned
the machine, which had been stolen
near downtown Office building before
the robbery, and disappeared in a
crowded section OF the west side.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Searching For Rockefeller.

NEW YORK, Jan. -Baffled ia their
attempts to serve VIM. Rockefeller
with subpoena requiring him to tes.
tify before the Pujo committee inves.
tigatiog the so-cailed money trust, 40
deputy sergeants-at- arms OF the house
OF representatives and priv ate detec-
tives awaited today word from Wash.
ington that they might enter Mr..
Rockefeller's fifth avenue mansion by
force it necessary and serve him there.
The heavy guard which has guarded
the million aire oil man's house dur
the last few days was not dismissed
during the night. Charles Riddell,
serge ant alarms of the house of repre.-
sentatives, in charge of tthe process
servers. said he felt sureeMr. Rookie
Teller was within.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Tariff Hearings Begin.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Democra attic
revision of the tariff actually got un.
der way today when the house ways
and means committee began hearings
which will be the basis of the new
tariff bill OF the next congress, to re-.
peal the Payne-Aldrich law.
The hearing WAS on schedule "a, +"
the chemical schedule. When the
tariff hearings are ended, democrats
OF the committee will devote them
selves in executive session to the for
mulation of the tentative tariff legis-
latiou, which they hope to have ready
by March Is, II not earlier.
The result of their deliber atious will
be formally passed upon at q caucus
OF the representatives Of q new house
to be called soon after the opening of
the extra session. The caucus will
determine whether the new tariff leeis.
lation shall be In form of a single
measure or in separa ate bills.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
May Not Appoint Western Man.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-From ques-
tions asked Senator Ch am mberlain By
Governor Wilson today, II is believed
that the secretary ship OF the interior
will not be given 10 . western man.
Senator Chamberla ain called on Gov
ernor Wilson to urge disappointment
OF the Oregon candidate.
Governor Wilson asked him II IL
was not probable that the selection Of
q secretary of the interior from the
public land states wouldlarouse much
criticism from other portions OF the
country, whose people have general
interest and ownership,in public lands.
He asked II It was not probable that
the selection Of secretary from the
middle west would give more general
satisfaction than il selected from the
far west, the extreme east or the south.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Big Bonds For Dynamiters.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-Bsil In the sum
OF q, ,0o0. 900 for 81 OF the 33 union
leaders convicted OF conspiracy to
transport dynamite must be forthcom-
Ing In order that they may take I'd.
vantage Of the granting today OF ,he
writ OF supersedess by the United
States circuit court OF appeals here.
Whether the amount can be ob.
tained was admitted by counsel for
defendants 10 be . question OF grave
doubt, but they expressed the belief
that at least some OF it could be ob.
tatned-enough 70 accomplish the lib.
erty OF President Frank M. Ryan and
few others until decision is reached
by the reviewing court. Sixty days
was allowed for fling the appeal.
The decision involves only 30 of the
33 men now In the Leavenworth peni.
tentiary, as Herbert S. Hockin, desiR.
mated among his fellow prisoners al
the "informer, will not appeal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Land Scrip Was Worthless.

SALT LAKE, Jan. 2.-Five suits al.
IeRine that soldiers scrip sold by r.
d. Pale and Mccormick 81 Co. was
invalid have been filed In the United
States district court by the Hilger
Loan & Realty company. II is charg.
ed that the scrip did not belong to the
persons In whose names it was cold.
The loan and realty lcompsnv Is In
corporated under the laws of Montana,
with On Office At Lewistown, David
Hilger OF that city being one OF the
principal owners. Healeland the Nc.
Cormick company are in Salt Lake
buying and ceiling scrip, or soldiers
additional homestead rights.
The court 10 asked for Judgment for
s5, lao and interest at 8 percent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Newspaper Opposes Norris

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-A muckrak.
ing Washington newspaper that had
much to do with the instig alton of the
attack upon Secretary Ballinger early
in the Taft administr alton is out tod ay
with an attack upon Governor Norris
OF Montana and is opposing him for
appointment as secretary of the in
terror because, 1t is declared, he has
been altogether too friendly with big
interests which are unfriendly to the
conserv alton program. This open at.
tack has been expected for sever al
days and word has been passed around
at the capitol that certain trust in-
terests were behind Norris and were
anxious to secure bis appointment.
According TO the Washington paper,
vigorous protest is being carried to
Woodrow Wilson against the selec-
tion OF Governor Norris for secretary
OF the interior on the grounds stated.
The came paper is favorable to the
selection of Secretary Fisher % sec.
retsry OF the interior, notwithstand ling
the fact that be is presumed to be q
republican.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Frost Hits Orange Groves.

Los ANGELES, Jan. 6.-Dense pals
OF smoke from the smudge pots in
orange groves overspread today the
entire citrus region of southern Cali.
fornia In IN effort to prevent tremend.
ous damage from the coolest weather
known In this vicinity for years. Ice
formed everywhere. The weather bu.
resu here reported "killing" frost on
all the shelves OF the foot hills, where
orange growers for years have known
no dangerous temper atures. Damage
VAS general but until the cold abstes
no figures on losses can be accur ate.
Al Riverside, In the heart of the
orange belt, the Thermometer fell to l8
degrees. S. A. Little, head OF q fruit
company, said that 80 per cent of the
oranges Immediately around Riverside
would be q total loss.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Many Freak Packages.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Two days
opera alton of the new psrcels post sys-
tenn has loaded postonices with freak
shipments. thousands OF packages 90
Improperly wrapped or packed that
they cannot be transported and thous-
ands OF Others stamped with ordinary
postage instead of the distinctive par
cells post stamp.
Moot OF the freaks have gone
through, but the two latter classes will
have to take their course through the
dead letter Office. Postoflce officials,
however, are confident that oil the
wrinkles in the new system will be
forced out with q few days. practice
on the part OF the public.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Contracts For vandalia Canal,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Secretary
OF the Interior Fisher has authorized
the award OF the following contr acts
for the construction OF 46 miles OF
the Wand ALA south canal, Milk river
irrig alton project, Montana, to j. E.
Hilton of Billings, as per schedule l
and 3. involving the excsva alton OF
5S3, $50 cubic yards Of material, for
ell8, $50, aud to Charles Wilthite,
Boise. Idaho, schedule 2, involving
the excavation OF 3o2. $50 cubic yards
OF N msterial, for ISL, 100.
The work is situsted on the south
side Of the Milk river, adjacent to the
main line Of the Great Northern rail.
way. and In the vicinity OF Vaudslia, .,
Tampico. Glasgow and Nashua.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
with SIMPLE CEREMONIES,
Inauguration Pomp and Display Out
Out BY Sulzer.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 1.-Precedents
OF years. standing we're ignored and
others were created today at the in
auguration OF William Sulzer OF New
York as democratic governor OF the
Empire state. All the pomp aud dis.
play usually incident to such occas-9
ions was eliminated At the governor'&
request. There was no military do
monstratiOn, no governors salute d
l9 guns to announce the change OF ada
ministration, no parade of civic auds,
political bodies; nohhing, 10 fact. to
feature the induction int, otf ,e OF the
chief executive except noteworthy
gathering OF prominens p.ope and
the carrying ont of the procedure pro.
vided by the constitution.
After the ceremonies the governor
inaugurated a new feature by appear.
ing on the front steps of the capitol
aud addressing the tn ,usands who
were unable 90 w.tne-. The ceremonies
inside.
Governor Sulzer took the oath OF
Office in the assembly chamber of the
capitol. It was lavishIy decor ated
with flags. bunting and patriotic en-
blems and was provided with seats for
more than l,OOO persons.
In his inaugural address the new
executive pledged IAN honest and ef{i-
cient and economic and busiuesslike
administration"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Proposed Home For Rocky Boy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-A bill has
been introduced in the senate at the
request OF the interior department,
setting aside townships 81 ;sudl 30 In
ranges IA, Is and,l6, In the' abandoned
Fort Assinniboine reserv alton, with
the buildings thereon, for,, the use OF
Rocky Boy and his and:of Chippewa
Indians. This department sscheme 10
brought forward rs q substitute for
Representative Prsy's plan of turning
over this particular land and buildings
to the state of Montana for an agri-
cultural college, or other institution
OF ublic instruction.
Another bill introduced at the in.
stance of the departmentsp that
all the lands of the Blackfeet reserva-
tion, whether sold o. belonging to In.
dtans. shall be subject to federal laws
to prevent the sale of liquor to In
diaus. The bills were introduced by
Senator Clapp of Minnesota.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
TAFT'S POLITICAL WAKE,
President Reviews Record Of Four
Years Administration,

Years Administration.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-President Taft
presided here tonight at what be
styled "his own political wake" He
made the funeral Grafton over his po-
lttical corpse; asked modest praise for
the deeds that be did while he lived
In the White house; recited at length
the cause that led to his "demise, +"
and attacked the enemies he held re-
sponsible for his taking off.
The president was the only speaker
at the republican "reorganization din.
ner," given at the Waldorf "A storia to
more than 1000 repu blicans from all
over the country. He spoke for more
than an hour. His defense of his ad.
ministr alton was the executive results
it has produced; his reply to personal
criticism was that he had been more
misunderstood than blameworthy.
His attacks upon his political oppon-
ents-confned almost exclusively to
the progressives-was not bitter, but
sorrowfu!.
In spite of all the misrepresenta-
tions, the unrest, the present-day de.
sire for ch mango, the president said, he
saw in the future return to the old
ideas Of government, the awakening
of the people to an understanding tn at
social changes must be made slowly
and with sure steps. he closed with
an appeal to repu blicsns who left the
party to return and Join hands with
the millions who rem aimed faithful.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Tax Pays For Capitol.

SALT LAKE, Jan. 3.-The inheri-
tance tax to the state of Utah by the
estate OF r. H. Hartman will cover
about two thirds OF the cost of the
state capitol contr acted for. The Har-
riman estate paid the state nearly
three.quarters of a million dollars,
and this was set sside by the last leg.
islature as q capitol fund. The build
ing will cost 81, ,O40,O
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Would Double Grain Crop.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 3-Six men repre-
senting commercial Minneapolis were
taken into the greenhouses of James
J. Hill yesterday where the railroad
man has been carrying on for two
months an experiment intended to
revolutionize agriculture.
The six men saw astonishing results
in wheat, oats and barley culture,
achieved through 9 new chemical soil
analysis. Phosphorus had been found
to be the great essential plant food
lacking in the soil of the northwest.
Mr.. Hill has found the way, he told
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Convicted Dynamiters Will Appeal

Oonvlcteo OynamiterS viii Appeal.
CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-A writ of super
sedeas staying execution of the SEN
tences imposed upon the dynamite
nspir ators, recently convicted at In.
dian spolts was issued by the United
States circuit court Of appeals here to
day. Bail was based on the number
OF years upon which thet prisoners
have been sentenced to serve, $4,000
for each year.
Frank NJ. Rysn's bail was fixed at
s70,0 or 90, 200 for eachjseven years
Of his sentence. Those who received
sentences Of six years must furnish
e60, 900 four o40, 900 and 90 on down to
el0, 900 for the oneh year sentences.
Defense lawyers stated that money
enough TO admit oil to bail would be
forthcoming.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
LEGISLATURE BEGINS,
Montana Law Makers Ready For
Work Of the Session.

HELENA, Jan. 6.-The senate met
promptly at noon today, former Lieu.
tenant Governor Allen calling the body
to order. W. W. Mcdowell was then
introduced and took the oath OF Office,
which was administered by Chief JUS
tice Brantly.
Committees we're appointed to notify
the governor and the house that the
senate was rganized and ready to do
business. The rules governing the
Twelfth Legislative assembly were
adopted to govern the trans action of
business until the new rules committee
shall be appointed.
The nominees OF the democratic eau.
Gus for senate Offices were announced
by Secretary of State Alderson. E. c..
Day, defeated candidate for speaker
In the democra attic caucus, nominated
Dr.. A. B. Macdonald, who was elect.
ed, as were the other caucus nominees.
DR.. Macdonald assured the house tn at
every body would shave the square
deal" in his rulings.
The house rules governing the
Twelfth assembly we're adopted tenn
porari)y. F.. A. Carnal Offering an
amendment providing that every bill
must be reported from committees
within Eve legislative days. The
amendment was adopted BY . vote OF
20, the noes not being taken.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
WOULD Benefit FARMERS!
European System Of Farm Credits
Gives Low Interest Rate.

European System Of Farm Credits
Gives Low interest Rate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-That the
adoption of we'll org anized system
OF agricultural credits backed by gov.
ernmentai support and under official
supervision would save to American
farmers annually . sum estim ated at
from sl50, 600, 900 to $500. .000, 600 Ia the
conclusion OF experts here who have
given careful etudy to this question.
Az a-r"su,t Of the facts that have been
brought out the conviction is express
ed that there IL no more import ant
subject before the country at the pres
ent time than that of devising means
of supplying the farmers of the coun-
try with credit facilities equal to those
enjoyed by men in other lines of busi-
ness and of enabling them to secure
funds for the permanent improvement
OF their lands on terms pproaching
those enjoyed by European agricul.
turists.
Probably few persons realize that
American farmers must borrow q cap.
ital of over s6. .00o, 900. 900 every year
to carry on their work of adding some
s9, 600, ,000, 600 to our national wealth.
For this they pay interest of more
than $500, 100000. The interest, In.
cluding commissions and renewal
charges, averages no less than 81 per
cent. In France and Germany the
farmer pays 81 to At per cent.
1t is not to be expected that such
low rates can be reached in this coun.
try In the Immediate future, but II is
believed that by the adoption OF plans
similar to those which have succeeded
In giving the farmers of France and
Germany the advantages of cheap
credit . very great saving can be
effected and that the efficiency OF the
American farm osn be increased at the
same time.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Advances In Modern Surgery,

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Posslbility
that the year 1913 will see the marvel
Of broken bones repaired for use with.
In four DAYS and wounds healed with
In one day is foreoasted by Dr.. Alex
10 Carroll OF the Rockefeller institute
for medical research. whose suc-
cess last year won him the Nobel prize
for medicine. Dr.. Carroll 10 now in
Europe about to return to his work
after having been to Stockholm to re-
ceive the NobelIprize. The announce
ment OF his marvellous predictions ap.
pear In the current issue OF the Official
organ OF the Rockefeller institute.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Congressman Commits Suicide


WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Representa
tive William w. Wedemeyer, of Ann
Arbor. Michigan, who suddenly went
insane st Colon, Panama. at the time
OF President Taft's recent visit to the
isthmns, jumped overheard last night
from chip on which be had been
taken at Colon.
Representative Wedemeyer went to
the isthmus with congressional par.
ty st the came time the president visit.
heted there. On the wsy'from New York
he collapsed and was taken to a sani.
tarium in Panama, ndslster:wss put
In confinement In hospital, where he
became violent and rsved about his
defeat at the recent election.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08

The Indians applauded long and loud at
times and attracted considerable atten.
tion themselves. While the elite of St.
Paul were present in evening dress they
had nothing on the Indians, who were
very elaborately attired and carried them.
selves with dignity and ease.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08

After the concert, the Indians were
introduced to and photographed with Mr..
Mccormack as shown in the picture
above. They extended him cordial
invitation to visit their native home,
Glacier National Park, Montana, next
summer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Frozen To Death.

W1NNEPEG, Jan. 6.-Mrs. Geo.
Buckley. wife of q Wholesale farm i'm
plement dealer at Reaburn, 81 miles
west of here, last night was found
frozen to death. She was within a
mile OF her home when found. Ed.
ward Bruce. 40 years old, q marke,
gardener, whose home was few miles
west of Winnepeg, was found dead ia
the road.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08

BUTTE, Jan. 4.-The members of
the police department are now at work
perfectiog al appeal, which will be
presented to the Legislature in q short
time, asking that the salary of patrol.
men be increased from 300 to Sl25 q
month.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08

the Minneapolis men, to increase soil
T. rtility.
~ believe" Mr.. aill said, shat We
have found what to do land we are
going to do it. We can, by the app /.
cation OF these methods, double the
production of grain 10 the northwest.
ern states"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08

who would loan not to exceed 60 per
cent OF the value of the land on .
mortgag made out to the secretary OF
the treasury at not more than At per
cent interest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Walter Mccormack Famous Grand Opera with the
Blackfeet Indians from Glacier Park

The East and the West came tocether
in rather striking and unusual fashion
at the recent concert given by the st. Paul
Symphony Orchestra in the Auditorium
at st. Paul. The Indians attended the
concert a. guests of L. w. Hill and were
very appreciative not only of the splendid
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
EAST AND WEST MEET

solos sung by MI. Mccormack, but of the
rather intricate and high-brow type of
orchestration rendered by Prof. Rothwell
and his well-known orchestra.
Chief Fred Big Top, in referring to the
concert, said he enjoyed it very much
"some of it was just like Indian music" !"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
The Lazy Horse,

An lrishman once tapped a poky
horse with whip and said. "Pick up
your feet. and they'll fall themselves"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-12
S25 REV I'd S25

| am advised that in several
places in ElEo county evidences of
lasting fish have been found. | ask
the cooperation of every person in
~terested in the preservation of fish
to assist in putting a stop to this
crime, and l will pay a reward of
$25 for information that will lead
to the arrest and conviction of each
and everyoguilty party.
George B Russell,
Gamewarden Elko County
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-12
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot he cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
F Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
We the Undersigned, have known
F. j Cheney for the last Is years
and believe him perfectly honor.
able in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
National Bank of Commerce, To-
ledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ter nally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free
Price rs cents per bottle Sold by
all druggists. Take Halls Family
Pills for constipation
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-12
Good Evidence.

Katherine had been brought up
to believe that talebearing was de-
spicable, but there were times when
her greedy twin strained her prin-
ciples to the swapping point.
Katherine" said her mother
one day, els it possible that you and
Howard have eaten that whole bag
of peppermints that l meant to
take to grandmother, just because
/ left the bag on the table,"
81 didn't take one of them, moth
err" said Katherine Indignantly,
"but Howard-well, l shan't tell
tales, but just you smell himl"-
Youths Companion.
ANCIENT RIMR-
THE law condemns the man or vonan
Who steals no goose from or ths
oomHnsR,
Bo lets The greater fslon loose
IWhS steals tho commoa from the goose.
-SaleotqS
One In q Hundred.
Taking the statistics OF tho world,
one person In every 100 born lives to
DO siTty-hve years of age.