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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Blame Militant Suffraoettes

London, June 11.-An attempt to
blow up the Coronation Chair, which
has been in Westminster Abbey since
1896, was made this evening. The
outrage is attributed by the authori
ties to militant suffragettes.
The chair, generally called St. Ed.
wards chair out of respect to Ed
ward the Confessor, near whose
shrine it stands, was made by order
of King Edward to hold the corona
tion stone or "stone of destiny" on
which the ancient Scottish kings used
to sit when they were crowned. 1t
was captured from the Scots.
The damage caused to the chair by
today's explosion was slight. The ex.
plosive had been placed beneath it,
but it seemed not to affect the chair
itself, which is of oak and carved
with ornamental work.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Tea and Candy From Alfalfa

Minneapolis, June 15.-So many
claims have been made as to the util-
ity of alfalfa that this product of the
western farms has the appearance to
the onlooker of curiosity.
It is now used almost exclusively
as a food for animals, but the Black
Hills Alfalfa company of South Da-
kota, capitalized at $500,000, is enter
ing on the manufacture of half dozen
new beverages and foods from this
plant in factory at Minneapolis.
Alfalfa tea, coffee, candy, table syr-
up, breakfast food and medicines are
in process of manufacture, and drink
served at the soda fountains is now
becoming popular in certain localities
in the northwest. Several of the
dishes made from the plant are now
served at an exposition in Minneapo-
lis.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
MAY NEED FEDERAL TROOPS
Governor Stewart Notifies President
About Butte Labor Troubles

Governor Stewart Notifies President
About Butte Labor Troubles
Washington, June 15.-Governor
Stewart, of Montana, telegraphed
President Wilson today asking that
FEDERAL troops be held in readiness to
restore order in the event of further
rioting in the Butte copper mine dis
trict The president took no action,
pending further advices from the gov
ernor. A conference with the Mon.
tana delegation to congress was ar
ranged for tomorrow at the White
House.
At the same time the governor sent
messages to the Montana senators
aru representatives in congress urg-
ing them to call at the White house
and suprort his request. Senator
Myers and Representatives Evans and
Stout arranged to see the president
tomorrow morning.
Governor Stewart. in his telegram
to the president, said there are only
500 m'litiamen in Montana, and that
he feared serious trouble was liable
to result within the next few days. He
explained that rioting had resulted
from conflicts between the members
of the Western Federation of Miners
and the Industrial Workers of the
Wcrld.
Butte, .une 15.-Butte has quieted
down Or the present but everyone is
awaiting with interest the develop
ments which may arise on Wednesday
when the two factions of the Butte
Miners union, which split last Satur-
day, one Of which mobbed the union
hall. meet at the polls to decide wheth-
er or not !ile old organization shall be
replaced by new one.
Governor S. V. Stewart said today
that he was not snie how long he
would Le in the city but that at pres.
ent he had nothing to add to his state
ment made early today and upon his
arrival in the city. All this morning
he was closeted with city officials,
with whom he conferred as to the
possible methods which will be used
should there be any demonstration.
Miners at the Spectator and the
Black Rock mines. two of the biggest
in the camp, went to work last even
ing and early this morning, without
showing their cards and no miner
will be requested to do so until the
result of the election is known, and
the mining companies and the Of
cials of tile Butte Milers' union know
where they stand.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
independence for FiIipinos

Washington, June 12.-Representa-
tive William A. Jones of Virginia, who
has been engaged for a number of
weeks preparing bill looking to the
ultimate independence of the Philip.
pines, conferred for half an hour today
with President Wilson as to the fea-
lures of the measure. On returning
to the capitol he said he expected to
introduce the bill in the house within
few days and that it would be re-
ferred to the insular affairs commit
tee for consideration. Mr.. Jones is
chairman of the insular affairs COM
mittee and naturally will direct the
preparation of bill there for consid.
Grafton by the house.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Searching for Missing Balloon

Portland, Ore, June 15.-Although
nearly four days have elapsed since
the Springfield sailed away with
three other balloons on a long dis.
tance race from Portland, not a word
as to the fates of Ray Donaldson, pilot
and Wilbur Henderson, aide, has been
received up to noon today. Anxiety
for the aeronauts has grown acute
and the Cascade mountain forests
were being searched today by aug
mented bands of mountaineers.
The fact that the balloons Uncle
Sam, Million Population Club and
Kansas City III were wrecked, with
narrow escapes to their pilots and
aides, has led to the fear that the
passengers of the Springfield were
less fortunate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Suspended Montana Rates

Washington, June 13.-The inter-
state commerce commission has sus.
pended until Oct. 13 the proposed in
creased rates on transportation of
mixed carload shipment of cement.
lime, salt, plaster, roofing pitch, etc..
from St. Paul and Duluth to Montana
and North Dakota points.
Under order of the railroads, it is
proposed to put in higher rates than
now prevail. applying varying rates
to different commodities, but when
carloads are mixed it is proposed to
fix the rate on the basis of the high
est rate and the minimum weight ap-
plication to any commodity in mix
ture. Montana merchants have pro-
tested against this rearrangement.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
BUTTE MINERS RIOT
Heavy Assessments Resented b,
Many Members Of Union

Butte, June 13.-As result of riots
during the parade of miners on Min.
ers' union day here today Chief of
Police Murphy has ordered all sa.
looms closed until further orders and
the sheriff has ordered all hardware
stores in the city to hide all fire
arms. Several hundred men who re-
fused to show their union cards yes.
terday and refused to work because
of dissatisfaction with the affairs of
the Miners union, today failed to en-.
ter the line of march for the miners
parade. They attacked the marchers
and drove President Bert Riley and
other union officials to cover with
showers of rocks. The men were res.
cued from the mobs by the police.
The parade, broken up and the
speaking exercises in the theatre
abandoned because of the stormy
street scenes, the rioters moved on
the union hall in the center of the
city. Every piece of furniture in the
building was demolished and thrown
into the streets. A piano was thrown
down stairway, the books, records
and two safes of the union were
thrown out. The ballot boxes con.
iaiE:ng lie 4,50O votes cast at the
recent election of union officers, that
had not yet been counted, were des.
;royed and their contents emptied in
to the street. Alderman Frank Cur
ran. acting mayor of the city, a so.
cialist went to the union hall to ap.
peal to tine rioters to disperse, and
was thrown from second story Win
dow to the avement. He was taken
to The hospital seriously injured. The
mob I'D TO, cease its work of de-
struction ,nti! even the carpets in
the big assembly hall of the union
had been to,a from the floor and
thrown into the street. A crowd of
ten thousand persons witnessed the
demonstration.
The trouble started over the heavy
assessments levied against the men
here for support of the strike in Mich.
igan ard other funds raised by the
Western Federation of Miners.
Butte, June 14.-Governor Stewart
accompanied by Attorney General
Kelly and Adjutant General Greenan,
arrived in lutte, by automobile from
Helena, at late hour tonight, to
make a study of the local factional
fight, and take such steps as may be
deemed necessary for the mainten.
ance NJ law and order. He denied re-
ports from Helena and elsewhere that
the militia companies of the state
had been ordered to hold themselves
in readiness to proceed to Butte.
On the surface. at least, the city
is now quiet and orderly, although
thera was some disorder during the
day. All the mines have resumed,
the Men returned to their work, and
there has been no more than the u.s.
ual number of people on the streets.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Will Fight Mosquito Pest

Madison, Wis.,. June 11.-Declaring
the female mosquito deadlier than the
male, the University of Wisconsin
has issued statement on how to
fight the summer pest. The male,
said the bulletin, feeds on juices Of
fruits and plants. but the female
georges herself with blood that her
ment"
In the water the eggs become
"wrigglers," and these must come to
the surface to breathe. If oil is pour
ed on the water it suffocates the
"wrigglers," thus destroying the new
crop of mosquitoes. An ounce of oil
will cover Is square feet.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Man is Treir Greatest Blessing

Chicago, June 11-Three thousand
women cheerec the American man as
the greatest blessing to womankind,'
at today's meeting of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs.
Tie tribute to the nations bread.
winners that aroused the applause OF
the delegates was delivered by Mrs
Percy V. Pennybacker, president of
the organization.
my friends" Mrs. Pennybacker
said, think what = splendid thing it
is for us that we have the club hus-
Land. Think Of the sympathy they
have given us III our work. What a
wonderful blessing to us is the Amer.
lean man."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
SIGN MEDIATION PROTOCOL
Agreement Reached on General Terms
| Of Mexican Program


Of Mexican Program
Niagara Falls, Ont, June 12.-Del-
egates from the United States and
the Huerta government formally af.
fixed their signatures, in the pres
ence of the mediators today, to the
first protocol of the series through
which it is hoped to restore peace in
Mexico.
The agreement reached yesterday
in relation to the manner of trans.
ferring the executive power from Hu-
erta to the new provisional govern.
ment, stood the acid test of reduc.
ing to writing. 1t provides that:
A government is to be constituted
in Mexico of character to be later
provided, which shall be recognized
by the United States on (date to be
f1xed), and which from that day for
ward shall exercise functions until
there shall be inaugurated consti-
tutional president.
!. In the meantime the announcement
from Saltillo that General Carranza
has decided to send delegates to the
mediation conference injected a COM
plex phase into the situation. It had
been intimated for several days that
the constitutionalist chief would an
nounce his intention of sending dele
gates, but would make no mention in
his note of the instructions of pow
ers of his representatives nor grant
an armistice. The mediators have
been firm in their determination to
exclude constitutionalist delegates
unless an armistice previously had
been declared. 1t remains to be seen
however, whether they will actually
close the door against them or re-
ceive them in formal conference so
as to learn the reason why they think
an armistice should not be declared
in advance of an agreement
1t is not at all improbable that the
American delegates will ask the med
! iators to receive the constitutional.
lists ENJOYS or that they themselves
will endeav0r to obtain information
from the new representatives.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
MEDIAT0RS DO NOT AGREE
American Delegates Object to Part Of
Proposed Methods

Niagara Falls, Ont, June 10.-A
dangerous obstruction to progress on
vital point in the mediation pro.
ceedings has arisen which again
threatens failure of the negotiations.
The United States has said to the me-
diators In unequivocal terms that II
cannot consent to any method Of
transition from the existing regime
to the proposed new provisional gov
ernment of Huerta's administration.
The mediators are insisting that
General Huerta be permitted to make
the appointment of the man agreed
upon here for provisional president.
This the American government abso-
lutely refused to accept not only be-
cause 1t Is committed against recog-
milton of Huerta, but because it has
been informed by the constitutional
lists that under no circumstances will
they accept peace plan which per-
mits Huerta to exercise the constitu-
tional function of naming his sue
cessor. On this point the mediators
and American delegates are blocked.
One side must give way before any
| advance is made.
Some of the principals have ac-
tually lost hope for a settlement but
there is growing confidence that the
mediatOrs will devise some method
of bridging the difficulty rather than
allow mediation to founder on the
rocks.
! Involved in the question of the
method in choosing the new provi-
sional president is an underlying
principle which if not settled now
will certainly provoke other disagree
ments before any protocol can be
signed. The American government is
firm in its belief that the constitu-
tionalists having conquered the great
er part of Mexico should be given
the controlling share in the new gov
ernment, that the constitutionalists
are moving forward to undoubted con-
quest in Mexico City and that to pre-
vent such contingency concession
should be made which will make their
acceptance of the peace plan pos
sible.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Record June Heat

Washington June 11.-Heat held its
relentless grip today again on the
greater part of the country east OF
the Missouri valley. whitening tenn
peratures were recorded nearly ev.
erywhere, and at some points new
June records were reached. The only
cool spot in the entire area was
around the upper lake regions.
The hottest place on the map was
Yuma, Ariz., where the mercury
climbed up to 1O6. Evansville, Ind.
Noble, Ala, and Raleigh, N. c. swelt'
cred with temperatures of 100.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Balloon Wrecked by Storm

Portland, June 12.-One brief mes
sage telling of disaster to the balloon
Million Population Club, was the only
word received up to late today, from
the three of the four balloons that
started from here yesterday in a race
under the auspices of the Aero club
of America.
OF the fate of the Kansas City III,
and the Springfield, there was an om-
inous silence. The other balloon in
the race, the Uncle Sam, was wreck
ed last night, in a thunderstorm.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Finds River on Old Map

Chicago. June 12.-Argument pre-.
cipitated by Col. Theodore Roose-
velt's announcement that he had dis.
covered brand-new 1.O00-mile river
in Brazil were stimulated by Rev. Ber-
nard Murray's assertion that he owns
a map Of Brazil 225 years old which
shows what he believes to be Col.
ROOsevelt's river.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17
Money is Easy

Washington, June 12.-Treasury
apartment officials were still of the
Union today that it will be possible
o 'lave the IL federal reserve banks
Z operation by August l, although
hey say the demand for money to
aove crops has not been such as
,ou'd suggest any great strain.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-17

AL the news in the River Press.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
THE PICTURESQUE AND THE
GROTESQUE IN THE NEW HATS

Two antagonstic characteristics are
at war in the hats OF the spring-pic-
p turcsqucness and grotesqueness. But the
picturesque feature is. luckily. more
- prominent than the grotesque feature
So on the whole, the hats of the spring
arc quite satisfactory.
The most noticeable trait of the new
hats is that they show something of the
hair at the back or side. They are still
worn pulled down over the face, and.
with the hair arranged in the new man.
ner. pulled back from the forehead. little
OF IL shows in front.
But at the back or at one side, usu-
ally the left the hair does show.
20 Sometimes the hat is placed on the head
at a sharp angle, to show the hair. At
other times, a bandeau, covered with rib
bon or flowers is used to tip the hat to
the desired position
The rIbbon-covered bandeau is, doubt
less, the best choice, for flowers, worn
under the hat, are somewhat fragile.
Moire ribbon. tied In crisp, small bows
and fastened over the bandeau, or looped
and bowed velvet ribbon are far more
durable.
Flowers and feathers vie with each
other in popularity. Wreaths of flowers
and foliage doubtless form the most
usual trimming for the Louis XIV hat
the Vatican hat But wreaths Of ostrich
and all sorts of feather fantasies. some
Of them reaching high in the air-that
is one of the elements of the grotesque-
ness of the new hats-are also widely
used.
The vanished straw has already shown
itself to be possessed OF good wearing
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

object is to draw attention to the size of
the waist by outlining it in interesting
fashion. II may he wide or narrow, with
long ends or short for like every other
detail of woman's dress il aims at orig
inality.
On some of the new evening frocks. n
wide sash, which Is looped into a bow
low at the back in hustle fashion. is
worn. This wide sash, which may be
called an inspiration either from the
days Of PAST oustles or an inspiration
from Japan. for II suggests the Japanese
obi is an attractive addition to the thin
summer frock.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

qualities. 1t stands dust and moisture
well. and It retains crispness and fresh
ness under hard wear.
Vanished ribbon too, is deemed a good
choice, especially for hats that must give
much service. Its very vanished surface
makes this ribbon durable and crisp. Just
the sort to trim the hat that is subjected
to much use.
silk and ribbon hats are also still in
favor. There is a softness and charm
about them that always make them a
welcome addition to any wardrobe.
For outing wear, Panama hats. banded
with bright stripes or plaids, are popu-
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

To the frock Of white or plain color II
gives an opportunity for brigt tress and
contrast For the inquired frOck Of crepe
or wolfe. it gives an opportunity for the
touch of smartness that plain, dark
color gives.
Velvet belts are feature of some OF
the new Jackets of gabardine. They
are marrow. lose belts and they fasten
with a buckle or button.
on a very interesting evening frock.
wide wide sash is wrapped twice about
the body. beginning high under the arms,
and is brought down in two long ends to
tie On the left nip in a big bow. This
method of tying the sash is reminiscent
Of the Turkish sash, which was toe
widely used a season or two ago Its
use now by the famous French designers
illustrates again the fact that. a style
that is popullrized to such an extent
that fashionable women drop it-as they
dropped the Turkish sash-is often resur-
rected in a season or two and launched
anew by the dressmakers in a more ex-
elusive manner. The public has had its
fill OF Turkish sashes. Couldn't they be
bought last year for less than a dollar
on many a bargain counter? So the
dressmaking genius can afford to use
them without tearing imitation OF .
cheap kind.
VIII Felt Gone Back Next Year.
There is gossip. in the manufacturing
world, to the effect that felt will be in
favor again next season.
Different reasons for the return of felt
to popularity are given and probably
none of them is a real explanation of
the situation. Really the reason We shall
wear felt again-if we do wear it's be-
cause We like change. We have had a
season OF plush and velvet-hence We
shall welcome a season Of felt.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

attractive. Their simplicity and durabil-
ity make them economically desirable.
They are cut on becoming lines, without
gathers, but still full enough to be roomy
and easy to wear, and they are cut with
becoming. rundown attached collars.
The plain linen shirt is made in many
eolors-among them rose, pink. violet
yellow and white.
To get back to patch pockets. they are
feature of skirts for summer outing
wear. They are, as a rule. on the left
side not so far around on the hip as
they we're last summer. although occa-
sionally a veritable hip pocket is seen.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

The patch pocket is also featured on
many OF the new waistcOats and waist
coat Girdles. These waistcOats are made
Of almost every fabric under the sun,
and so are the girdles, but the little ap-
piled pocket is equally adapted to do
vclopment in taffeta. suede. brocadc. fig
ured silks of all kinds, satin and pique
or linen.
The Belt and GirdIe of the Moment.
Much liberty is permitted individual
taste in the choice of the belt and girdle
Of the season. 1t may be as glaring and
conspicuous as its wearer wishes, for its
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

the upper nshthand a hat straw banded with
vanished black ribbon loop of which held interesting angle
BY bunch Of rosebu Below this hat odd Of blue
trimmed with black velvet ribbon and white flowers On the left
black rban, with black feather fantasy skyward the
bottom charming brown banded with ostrich and trimmed with
small, yellow
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03

lar. So are small hats of linen or duve-
tyn, corduroy or khaki. The Panama hat,
ever popular, is the best choice for sea-
side wear. as the wide brims usually
found in Panama shapes make them par
ticularly serviceable In the sun.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
Patch Pockets.

There is a great vogue for patch pock-
cts.
They abound on the silk and madras
and linen shirts or shirtwaists that are
made especially for country or outing
wear. They are placed usually on the left
side. These waists, by the way, are very
The Daily Missoulian., 1914-08-23
Railroad Notes.

Q. e. CBuster) Hansen, first trick
dispatcher for the Missoula division
OF the Milwaukee, is confined to his
home by illness His post is being
filled by Fiske Marshall of Deer Lodge,
who has been in Missou1a for several
days, doing extra dispatching work
NJ. G. Kimberly. president of the
Northern Pacific Beneficial associa-
ton, who has been here on associa
tion business for several weeks, will
leave this evening for his headquarters
in st. Paul
A. M. Burt. chief engineer for the
Northern Pacific system, arrived in
Mlssoula yesterday afternoon, and
went special on a trip through the
Occur dAlene country. Mr.. Burt will
make special inspection of the Fish
creek bridge. recently completed He
is accompanied by Superintendent r.
l.. Birdsall of the Rocky Mountain di-
vision of the road.
Operator O. Fl. Coats of the North
ern Pacific. who is stationed at Rivulet
is the father of an eight and one-h half
pound son. born yesterday. Mr.. Coats
sent for r, ]. frailroad for "relief'')
and came to Missoula. d. T. Murphy
was sent to attend to railroad matters
at Rivulet for time.
A. M. Weber. Northern Pacific
agent at Dixon, is on leave of abb
sence and has gone to Deer Lodge. E.
II. Duff relieved him at Dixon.
Conductor j. j. Welch of the North
ern Pacific has returned from busi-
ness trip to the coast. He was gone
about a week.