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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
Assouan Dam a Failure.

Washington Star: The Assouan
dam, advertised all over the world as
the greatest engineering construction
for the irrigation of arid lands in the
world, is a failure. according to j. G.
Meyer of kilpriversberg, South Africa,
delegate of the South African agricul-
tural tour to America.
more than three-fourths of the ter
ritory reclaimed by the Assouan dam
project has developed alkafi," declared
Mr.. Meyer. "These lands, brought UNI
der cultivation by the distribution of
the waters of the Nile, were fertile
for some years after the dam was coln.
pleted. but now it is discovered that
the alkali has come to the surface and
the big dam is a failure.
81 observed in some sections of Ari-
iona and in other sta1es where the
United States is constructing big irri-
CATION dams the same indication OF
alkali formation. 1t has not developed
sufficiently to be dangerous, however.
and by proper tillage the alkali can
be overcome. This may be done by
deep blowing. which will keep the
salt below the depth Of the growing
surface.
Egypt was the most ancient oun
try to adopt irrigation. | believe, but
the United States is more modern
than any other nation and doubtless
will profit by Egypt's experience with
the AssOuan DAM"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
country and Majority Leader Tn

country and Majority Leader Under.
wood and other members of the house
ways and means committee fad given
notice that the house would not agree
to a tax on the poor mans medi.
cine"
The action of the committee, how
ever, did not include the amendment
OF the proposed tax on perfumes and
chewing gum, which has been added
to the house bill.
The committee also accepted an
amendment to the proposed tax on
shipments of newspapers. This would
eliminate bills of lading in the ship
ment of newspapers and provide that
all bundles included in a general
package on a single train or other
conveyance, should be regarded as
n shipment.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
How To Subdue Vicious Dog.

Congressman Ellsworth r. Bathrick
of Ohio Joined in when the talk turned
to savage dogs. He said he was re
minded of a party named Smith.
Some time ago Smith and a friend
we're discussing the dog question
when the friend remarked that the
most vicious dog might be utterly
subdued merely by a person sitting
down and staring at him.
Right you are, old pal" vas the
ready response. 81 know, for once
tried it on. Dog was coming at me al
the rate of a mile a minute, and all
that | did was to sit down and stare
at him."
81 am glad to hear you say that
responded the friend. at is a confir
nation of what science has always
maintained"
eyes, old fellow" grinned Smith
"but | should have added that when
sat down | chose the top limb of a
6O-foot tree"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
The River Press
Psblished every Wednesday Morning
bv the River Press Publish
ing Company.
LENGTH OF WAR.

How long will the war last?
It's a fool question, of course, be-
cause there is no certain answer. But
when there is an unanswerable Ques-
ton it is the custom to look up pre-
cedents. Here are a few precedents:
The two most recent Central Euro.
pean'' wars were settled in an an1az.
ingly short time. In 1866 Prussia and
Austria went at each others threats
over the juicy Schleswig-Holstein
home, to which neither of them by
the way. had any right. That war
lasted only seven weeks. and it ended
in Prussia giving Austria a terrible
and humiliating beating.
France and Sardinia also gave
Austria a crushing defeat in 1859 in
a wal in which the general fighting
lasted less than a month. This list
does not include Italy's earlier and
feebler struggles for liberty against
Austria as in 1S4S-49, etc.
In July, 1870, France and Prussia
went to war. The general fighting
in that war lasted barely a month.
OF course, the siege of Paris and other
maneuvers dragged on much longer.
But the actual clash in the field be-
gan early in August and ended early
in September.
The Russo-Turkish war, six years
afterwards, was longer by a year or
more; but the Turco-Greece war in
the nineties was a matter of n swift
campaign. The R%usso-Jap war was
also comparatively brief.
In our own history here is. roughly
the duration of the important wars:
Revolutionary war, eight years; wal
of 1912, two years and eight months;
Mexican war, two years and eleven
weeks; civil war four years; Spanish
war, seven and a half months with
the bulk of the fighting done in two
and a half.
duels between two nations. The last
general war was the Crimean, when
England, France, Turkey and Sardinia
combined against Russia from 1854 tc
1856. That war continued for abou,
two years and resulted in a sound
thrashing for Russia.
Before that the Napoleonic wars in
termittently brought every nation. il
Europe to it's battle field. These wars
continued with breaks of long OF
short duration, for more than twent,
years, and ended at Waterloo, whel
the English, the Prussians, the Dutcl
and other allies overthrow Napoleon
Russia and England, by the way, were
Germany's staunchest friends then.
Nearly two centuries before that
German quarrel spread until it il
volved almost every nation on eartl
and is known to history as the "thirt.
years war"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
BELGIAN CAPITAL MOVED
Seat Of Government Transferred To
Havre To Escape Germans.

oedI OF governments JTdU0IeFreo TO
Havre To Escape Germans.
London, Oct. 13.-The headquarters
of the Belgium government were
transferred today to Havre. With the
exception of King Albert, who remains
at the head of the army, and the min
lister of war, the members of the cabi-
net with the other government Off
Gals and diplomatic corps, left Ostend
by steamer for the French port, where
they will carry on the affairs of state
and where hospitality has been offered
them by the French government. The
American and Spanish ministers, both
of whom still are at Brussels, are the
only diplomatic representatives &C.
credited to Belgium remaining in that
country.
This is the third mov of the Bel
GUM capital since the Germans silenc-
ed the forts at Liege. The government
first moved from Brussels to Antwerp;
thence to Ostend and today crossed
the line to Havre. This final change
followed quickly on the German west
ward advance, which was begun i'm
mediately after the fall of Antwerp.
Success in taking the chief port of
Belgium opened the way for a new
plan of campaign which embraces the
operation of the whole Of Belgium,
including the coast towns, and if pos.
sible, some of the northern French
ports.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
Hejnze Must Paw 100000.

New York, Oct. IA verdict in
favor of Edwin Gould, in his suit
against F. Augustus Heinze for the
recovery of $1,2O0,00 a part of the
purchase price of stock in the Mer-
camille National bank with interest
thereon, was returned today by a jury
in the United States district court.
While the jury was out, Justice Page
sent instructions that the jury must
bring in a verdict for the whole
amount or nothing.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
Want Steel For Bayonets.

Pittsburg, Oct. 14.-An order for
5000 tons of steel to be used in max
ing bayonets was placed here today
by the French government. Another
steel company received an inquiry
ing plate for armored motors. Sew
eral thousand tons of this plate, vary.
ing in thickness from three-fourths
of an inch to an inch have been sought
daily in this market for two months.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
Missouri River Lumber Co,
Phone 81 FORT BENTON. MONT.
Sherim's Sale.

In the district court If the Twelfth Ju-
diciai district. state OF Montana, in and
for the county of Chouteau.
F. Z. Stranahan as administrator Of
the estate of Chas. H. Boyle, deceased,
plaintiff, VS.. c. E. Sheldon and Anna
Sheldon, defendants.
To be sold at sheriff's sale. on the 26th
day of October, A. d. 1914, at 300 O'Clock
p. M, at front door of court house in the
said county of Chouteau, the following
described property:
Lots one %, and two (2). in block
two 60 OF the original townsite of Fort
Benton. Chouteau county, Montana.
1914. L. NJ. ROGERS, Sheriff.
BY c.. WILSON, Under Sheriff.
~Stranahan 4 Stranahan. Attorneys for
plaintiff.
First publication October 5. 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
Would Help Cotton Growers.

Washington, Oct. 13.-Efforts of
southern members of congress to pro-
cure legislative relief for the cotton
states, aroused considerable doubt to.
day as to the time of adjournment.
An amendment will be proposed to
provide for a $25O.OOO 900 government
bond issue for the purchase of five
million bales of cotton, or one-third of
the seasons crop.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
THE TAXPAYERS BURDEN

There is one matter upon which
Montana voters will express them
selves at the November election that
should be given careful consideration,
as it contemplates an addition to their
already heavy tax burden. 1t is pos
sible that, through lack of attention,
the proposition may receive a favor.
able vOte-a result that would call
for additional contributions from Mon
tana taxpayers to the amount of S.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
Will Not Tax Medicines.

Washington. Oct. 14.-Taxation of
proprietary medicines in the war rev.
enue bill vas ordered stricken out to-
day by the Democrats of the senate
finance committee. Reports had colle
Of general opposition throughout the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
Sheep For Sale.

For sale in lots to purchaser. about
1900 mixed yearlings. 1000 mixed lambs,
500 two-year-old wethers. For particu-
lars address w. X. HARDER,
Fort Benton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-14

| this corporation, or in labor or services al a
just valuation
I This corporation shall exist perpetually, un-
less sooner dissolved according to law
The business Of this corporation, until 9TH
eIwse provided by the board Of directors,
shall be conducted by a president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer and .
board Of three directors. The ONCE Of secre.
tary and treasurer may be held by the same
person. The number Of board Of directors may
be increased by the bylaws. but at no time
shall be more than FIVE. The board Of d.
rectors may appoint such other offlcers, or
in their discretion be necessary. The annual
meeting Of the stockholders shall be on the
second Tuesday In December Of each year at
ten o'clock a. m. at which time they shall
elect the above named officers. including a
board Of directors. The incorporators shall
land Florida. on the lgth day Of April. A.
D. 1894, at ten O'Clock q. m, for the pur-
pose Of adopting bylaws and transacting any
other business which may come before the
meeting. Until the officers elected at the nrst
meeting Of the stockholders shall be qualified
the business Of the corporation shall be
conducted by the following officers
X. W. Giles, president
D. O. Rogers, vice president.
W. H. Brown, secretary and treasurer.
II. W. uueS, -. ". Ao60Ao oho W. 49, oso""t
directors.
The highest amount Of indebtedness which
this corporation may at any time subject It.
self shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars.
VII
The names and reidence Of the tubscrib-
Ing incorporators, together with the amount
Of capital stock subscribed by each are as
follows:
R. W. Giles, Lakeland. Florida shares
W n. Brown, Lakeland, Florida----74 shares
D. O. Rogers, Lakeland, Florida------1 shares
R. W. GILES.
w. H. BROWN.
D. 0. ROGERS.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF POLK
hereby certify that on this 30th day Of jan
uary A. D. 1914, before me, an ofacer duly
authorized under the laws Of the State Of
Florida, to take acknowledgements, PERSONAL
ly appeared r. W. Giles. W. H. Brown and
D O. Rogers, we'll known by me to be the
persons Of those names who subscribed to
the foregoing articles Of incorporation and who
severally acknowledged to and before me that
they executed the same as their free act and
deed for the uses and purposes therein ex-
pressed 49,,
Witness my hand and official seal this 3Oth
dar Of January, A. D. 1914
NJ G. WARING.
Notary Public State at Large
My commission expires June Is. 1915
'' 1885
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-14
SAVES DAUGHTER
Advice Of Mother no Doubt Pre-.
vent. Daughters Untmely End.

Ready, KY" | was not able to DO
anything for nearly six months" writes
Mrs. Laura Bratcher, of this place, land
was down in bed for three months.
cannot tell you how suffered Will!
my head, and with nervousness ano
, womally troubles.
Our family doctor told my husband he
could not do me any good, and he had
o give II up. We tried another doctor.
but he did not help me.
Atlast, my mother advised me to take
Cardui, the woman's tonic. ! thought
Il was no use for was nearly dead and
nothing seemed to do me any good. But
took eleven bottles, and now ! am able
10 do all Of my work and my own
washing.
! think Cardui Is the best medicine %
the world. My weight has increased,
and ! look the picture OF health.
II you suffer from any Of the ailments
peculiar to women, get bottle OF Cardrb
today. Delay is dangerous. We know
Il will help you. for il has helped 90
many thousands Of other weak women
10 the past 50 years.
At all druggists.
WsMs 70: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. LadieS
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn. Tor .SSseiN
karsefiess on your case and e4pags book; Hons
Treatment for Women" In plaiD Wrapper. NC ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-14
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR
LETTERS PATENT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
will apply to the Honorable Park NJ. Tram
nell, governor of the State Of florida, at his
ofnce in Tallahassee, Florida, on the first day
Of April, A. D. 1914. for letters patent in
cooperating them, their associates and success
ors into body petite ana corporate under
the name Of the Giles-Brown Manufacturing
Company, under the following charter and ar
ticles Of incorporation, the original OF which
is now on file in the Office Of the secretary
OF State Of the State Of Florida. at ITALIA
hassee, Florida
R. W. GILES,
W. H. BROWN,
D. 0. ROGERS.
PROPOSED CHARTER OF THE GILES.
BROWN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
The undersigned hereby agree to become as
ISOLATED together. and do hereby associate
ing body polite and corporate under the
laws Of the State Of Florida. the provisions Of
which are hereby accepted. The following ar
ticles shall constitute and become its char
ter upon the issuance Of letters patent accord
ing to Law.
The name Of this corporation shall be:
Giles Brown Manufacturing Company and its
principal office and place OF business shall be
1t Lakeland, Florida. Branch Offices may be
iStaDllSned at Sucn Otner places as ltS DuSl-
hess may require
The general nature Of the business to be
transacted by this corporation shall be to con-
luct . general novelty and veneering works
and to manufacture any and all kinds OF
lumber; to engage in and do general saw
milling business to buy and sell at whole
sale and retail all kinds Of lumber and ar
ticles manufactured from lumber and to own
and maintain q lumber yard; to own and
conduct a ware house for general storage and
also to buy, own, acquire, cultivate. devslope,
sell, convey or otherwise deal In and dispose
Of real estate and personal property Of any
and all kinds whatsoever; to buy, sell or 9TH
erwise deal in building material Of all kinds
to erect houses and buildings and to sell and
dispose Of the same; to buy, sell, exchange
and discount all kinds Of commercial paper
and bonds and to do any and all other things
of any kind In the exercise OF such powers
as may be vested in or incident to the BUSH
ness OF said corporation under the laws Of
the State Of Florida
The amount Of capital stock Of this corpor-
alton shall be fifteen thousand dollars, divided
into one hundred and fifty shares Of the par
value OF one hundred dollars each; and all
such stock. including the stock subscribed for
by the subscribing incorporators may be pay
able in property, necessary for the purpose Of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-14

was pointed to
with pride by the
faculty Of the uni
versity who held
him up a. an eI-
ample for the less
conscienuous 90
cidental youths.
While perfectly
polite to his fol-
low students, KIDD
asura never for
got that he was q
prince in his own
country. AID that
behind him was q
n o b ! Q pedigree
running back for
b GU 8 q ds Of
years.
The American
girl appealed to
Kodasura as q
strange and won
derful being. As
~ Tho MAN hn
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-14
Bui|ders,AttentiOn

Galvanized corrugated iron IA
inches and 2 les corrugatioa.
all lengths, from . feet to IL feet in,
elusive. Galvanized and painte.
metal shingles, galvanized water
tanks in stock and made to order,
valley tin in rolls, galvanized valley.
ridge roll, sheet tin BY the box. zinc.
soil pipe and soil pipe fittings pumpA
enamel plumbing fixtures. A full:
line. Quotations submitted upon re-
quest. Can says you money. Call on
or address
(. B. LAu,
1926 Franklin St..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-14
PLANTS

Cabbage, beets and onion -,
s1.25 per 1000; $500 for 5000. ~
year old roses, Marechal Neil, Kjl,,]
ney and other popular sorts, 20 cs,.
each; $500 per dozen. yiolets ~
cents each, two dozen for s1.OO 1,']
anese sugar cane seed, 81. on ~
1000 feet.
Cash with orders, please.
Waldo, Fla.
s. M. GoDBEY,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-14
Good and Bad
Advertising

Old P. T. Barnum the veteran Snowman once
said that fool was born every minute-but this was
decade ago and one can hardly make this remark
today and get away with it. There are today, some
fools and some folks who get fooled but they are
taken in but once and generally unlike the Indian
who forgets and forgves, but always remembers
these folks remember and never forgive.
This leads to Good and Bad Advertising, Sincere
and Fake Advertising Truthful and Misleading a.
vertisng.
The secret Of the success Of our big establish
ment is truthful advertising telling what we have
to offer YOU, at just what TERMS what we will 90
about paying the Freight ana then oo'"g JUST ""a'
we say we will.
We have stated in our Advertising that we have
the largest stock Of merchandise south OF Jackson
vIe-WE HAVE.
We have stated in our Advertising that we have
the largest Housefurnsing Business south OF Jack
sonviIe-WE CAN PROVE IT.
We have stated in our Advertisng-We can
underseI all on account OF our combination OF TOUR
teen stores throughout the south, we buying in eno
NOUS quantities, over million year. We UNDeH-
SELL EVERY FURNT URE HOUSE IN ! AMPA eVeH'
DAY.
We state in our Advertising we want your bus'-
ness and by honest merchandising and careful atter
ton will merit it. WE CAN SAY NOTHING MORE.
We will say that our out Of town business showed
an increase last year Of 81 per cent and this too'
proves we are satisfying our customers.
We have beautiful store, splendid stock,
corps of courteous clerks, disposition to show you
everything display, and will be delighted to per-
sonaIy show you through model HousefurnIsh'ng
establishment.
Won't you come during our GasparIa celebra-
ton?
Both our store and this Big Carnival will be
treat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-14
CoURTSaIP OF koDASuRl
By ROBERT WrtkEa

kodasura Kinnosuke was q most in
dustrious and intelligent scholar, and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-16
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
J. II. DAVIS.
Prominent Loncke Planter Dies Here at Home of Brother, Charles
 Chadrick.

J. II. Eavis, a prominent planter of Loncke, died about APO o'clock yes terday afternoon at the home of his brother here, Charles Chadrick. 1710 East Seventh avenue. Funeral ar engagements have not been completed, pending the arrival of relatives, but it is expected interment will be made here
 MT. Davis came to Pine Bluff about a week ago, to look after some busi- ness matters here and to spend few days with his daughters. He was taken ill, and Mrs. Davis came from Lonoke to be with him. Medical skill could not combat the attack with which he suffered, and death came yesterday afternoon.
 Deceased was "A years of age and had spent the greater part of his life in and near Lonoke. He is survived by his widow and one brother, and by four daughters, Mrs. William Culber- son and Mrs. Joseph Hirshfield of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Charles McCarty of Argenta and Mrs. Sam Gaskey of Tomlin, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-16
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

The Tax Books for the collection of the Special Assessment upon the real property in Road Improvement District No. 3. Sulphur Springs Road) in Jefferson county, has been placed in my hands. Said assessment will be due between the first Mon- day oi January, 1915. and the 10th day of April, 1915, and if payment be not made within the time specified said lands will be returned delinau- ent and action commenced for tn collection of the said assessments, and for legal penalties and costs. as provided for in said acts.
 Given under my hand this 1st day of December, 1914.
 R. H. WILLIAMS, 12-11m Collector
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-16
Mrs. Della Weis.

Mrs. Della Weis, wife of E. R. Weis. died at her home at Portland about 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon of septicaemia. The body was embalmed by the Holderness company of Pine Bluff and was shipped yesterday to the former home of deceased at Fillmore, Ohio, Mr. Weis and the children ac- ccmpanying it.
 Mrs. Weis was 37 years of age, and had lived at Portland for number of years past, MT. Weis being val ued employe of the Pugh Mercantile company there. In addition to her widowed husband, she is survived by four children, Oliver, Helen, Leon and Mabel.