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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
CONSOLIDATION HERE
WOULD Be A MISTAKE
President Of Colorado Agricu|-
tura| College Sees Serious
Loss Under Plan.

Charles A. Lory, president of the
Colorado Agricultural College, sees no
educational benefit, but a serious f.
uancial loss, in the consolidation plan
for Montana. Writing to a friend in
this state President Lory says:
Il have watched with a great deal
Of interest the recent educational de-
velopment in your state. The first
move, when your various institutions
were made a part of the University Of
Montana, with a single governing
board and a single chancellor, was
considered a very promising one.
The next proposed move. that OF
abandoning the present institutions
and beginning all over to build a new
enc at a place to be designated by
o committee of college presidents
chosen from outside the state, l con
slider very questionable. / 10 not see
where the state is to be benefited ed
ucationally and l believe it would
prove a serious loss financially. You
now have good buildings and good
equipment at the various institutions.
With conditions of transportation as
they are in Montana | believe it will
be served far better educationally by
having the institutions scattered as
they now are than by one central in
stitution.
Il believe it has been the expert.
ence of every state where separate in
etitutions of higher learning were
maintained that in the early history
of the state more interest was taken
in higher education and the total at
tendance was greater than in neigh.
boring states where there was only
one consolidated institution Of higher
learning. All the benefit that can
come from a single institution is in
eured to you under the present plan.
At the same time you are holding the
advantages that come in having an
educational institution in different
sections of the state.
Il am sure you will find it no more
difficult to avoid duplication with the
institutions separated than is found
on campus, and l see no reason
why the cost of operation should be
any greater.
From the financial standpoint I can
see nothing but loss for years ahead
under the proposed consolidation.
"CHARLES A. LORY,
president Colorado Agricultural Col.
lege."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
To Whom II Concerns,

Notice is hereby given hat we nave
sold our feed yard in Fort Benton n
have dissolved our partnership. All our
accounts outstanding will be collected by
w. H. Coats, and we will thank our pa
irons to pay promptly and thus aid us
in closing out our affairs.
BUCK & KENYON.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
(Adv.)
For Sale

For sale, a large brick house with
barns and other outbuildings, together
with about 70 acres of land on south
side of Missouri river opposite town.
For particulars address
MRS. WEARN ROWE,
Box 3O7 Fort Benton, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21

1--WE got to find out all about these
things" says Abner.
why don't you 60 to Lish Billings?"
says l. "Lish is purity well posted.
But how kin l? L.ish wants to run
fur constable hisself."
.Abner seemed so anxious l felt sorry
for him and says:
You had a great-grandfather"
II must hev had"
"And he fit and died at Bunker Hill:''
II must hev. AS nigh as l kin
learn he was allus around whar a row
was goin' on"
you've got to put it that he poured
out his blood thar. That's your holt"
The next evenin' brung its crowd to
the postottice. Thar was some scat
term talk about 'tater bugs and hog
cholera; then Enos Johnson speaks up:
II think I'm right in sayin' that the
patriots assembled here this evenin'
hev the best interests Of these United
States at heart. And. hevin' the best
interests Of these United States at
heart. it behooves us to go a leetle slow
about our next constable and see that
he Is a fittin' representative Of the
great and glorious principles which hev
made America a shinin' example be-
fore the world. On behalf Of my fel.
low patriots of Jericho l asks Abner
Jones whar he stands on the question
Of free trade"
II amt standin' on the question
tall" answers A.bner after a mint.
Wed ruther you'd be on one side or
t'other." continues Enos. but mebbe
that won't make so much difference.
I've understood that Thomas jefferson
never could make up his mind as be-
tween pumpkin pies and strawberry
shortcake. and so we won't press you.
How about trusts. Abner?"
Same as on free trade" replies Alb
ner.
But you've got to be one way or
t'other."
That's a p'int-a strong pint" says
Deacon SpOoner.
"Hain't you fur sunthin or agin SUM-
thiny"
Eyes, I'm fur sunthin. I'm standin'
pat on my great-grandfather."
"What about your great-grand.
father?" asked Enos in a keerful way.
HE died at Bunker Hill," says Alb
ner. Eyes, sir, he poured out his blood
right then and thar, that America
might be what she is"
There was a good deal Of enthusiasm,
and 1t looks as ii the case was settled
when Enos motions fur silence.
We've got to hear from Lish Bill
lings yet. He's bin chawin' dried ap-
pies and sayin' nuthin.' VIII he tell
this assemblage whar he stands?"
"Im also standin' pat" says Lish.
"Standin' pat on whatY"
ION my great-grandfather."
"And what did he do?"
FIT and poured out his blood same
as Abner's."
"Was it at Bunker Hill?"
"Noap; ut Lexington, and as Licking.
ton was fit on the Sth of April and
Bunker Hill on the 18th Of June | am
just two months ahead Of Abner Jones'"
l feel sorry for .Abner-l know he
lays it up agin me-but how could |
tell that Lish Billings would also stand
pat n beat him by two months?
OLD PAP PlNKHAM,
Postmaster.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

Fifty-two copies of the Weekly River
lent in bankable paper. Good win be
delivered in regular weekly installments
during the twelve months following re.
THE RIVER PRESS,
Fort Benton. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
VIII Winter Livestock

Wanted, sheep or cattle to viii ter, on
Big Willow, eight miles northeast of
Reit. Have about 900 acres of pasture
ana 1875 tons of alfalfa hay and running
water. Address
P. O.. Box 1853, Belt, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

w ~ INNe
Congressman
TOM STOUT.
JOHN NJ. EVANS.
Associate Justice Supreme Court
JAMES NJ. CLEMENTS.
State Railroad Commissioners
j. T.. MCCORMICK.
State Senator
F. T.. STRANAHAN.
State Representatives
w. X. KING,
l.. NJ. FISHRAUGH,
Il. LUNDEEN,
JOHN Il. PHELAN.
County Commissioner
HARVEY \. GRAY.
sheriff
/. NJ. ROGERS.
County Treasurer
c. WILSON.
Clerk and Recorder
w. NJ. BALL.
County Assessor
j. +. VAUGHN.
County Attorney
H.. S. MCKINLEY.
County Surveyor
JOHN S. CULBERTSON.
Superintendent of Schools
ELIZABETH d. MILLIKEN.
Public Administrator
4. Q. DeLORlMER.
Coroner
W. H. LOUTHER.
CAdv.)
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
OLD PAP PINKhAM
Relates How Patriotism Got the
Crowd In Jericho.
USEFUL GREAT-GRANDDADs.
Rival Candidates For Constable lniec.
Their Ancesto-s' Heroism Into Their
Campaign, and Bunker Hill Goes
Down to Defeat.

BY N. QUAD.
copyright. 1914, by Associated Literary
Press.J
AHY Dear MI. President-Later
on I may ask you to find
~ some sort of federal Office for
Mr.. Abner Jones.
The other evening Abner says to me.
Pap. I'm thinkin' about runnin' next
lection and you must help me out"
but I'm postmaster Of Jericho"
says I. land it's. forbidden fur post.
masters to talk politics."
But I'm askin' it as a personal ia
vor, pap" he goes on. i've bin a
friend of your'n. and now you've got
to help me. What's the Monroe doc
trine?"
II wouldn't dast start in to tell YOU,
as l V studied up on it. What
don't concern the postotices don't con-
Germ me. you know"
"D'you know anything about free
trade. pap?"
"Bein' busy in the grocery and post.
Office. I don't go into outside things"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
OFFICERS

Interest Paid on Time Deposits
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-21
Strayed

From my ranch near Virgelle, one
gray horse branded Boz on left hip,
and one dark bay mare branded w on
left shoulder. Finder will please notify
me. A. o. CLEVELAND,
Virgelle, Mont.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
SWlMS HOURS TO SAVE SON
Boy browns After Parent Puts UE
Brave and Prolonged Fight
to Reach Him.

New Haven. Conn.-As the result OF
his efforts to save his son in a fierce
storm which swept over this section
of the country. Guilford D. Young. q
civil engineer of the New Haven rail-
road. is a physical wreck. his hours
battle with the waves having taken
all his strength.
The Youngs have a summer home
on Kelsey's island. OF Branford. and
the father and son started to go there
early last evening in a boat. When
they had got half way to the island a
sudden gust of wind overturned the
boat and threw them into the water.
Mr.. Young seized his son by the coat
and swan toward the boat The seas
tore the son from the father and while
the latter was getting hold of him
again. the boat was tossed away by
the waves.
This happened twice more. and after
the last time the father couldn't find
his son. He swan frantically about
near the boat for nearly an hour and
then, overcome by cold and exhaus.
ton, had just strength enough to climb
upon the boat.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
FARM PRODUCE TO
BE SENT DIRECT

Washington, March 22.-Prelimi.
harry steps were taken by the post
Office department today to perfect its
plan for reducing the cost Of living
BY having the parcel post carry pro-
ducts Of the farm directly to tn,
door OF the consumer.
Ten cities were selected to begin
tl1tf work of establishing direct con
qdtion between producer and consu'
N, Postmaster General Burleson ha,
already, issued an order permit
t1Sg the use of crates and boxes for
bStter;' eggs. poultry. vegetables and
fruit shipped by parcel post.
Orders went today to the postmas
tsrs at Boston, Atlanta. st. Louis
an Francisco, Baltimore. Detroit, La
Crosse. Wis. Lynn, Mass, Rock Is
1And, ILL.,, and Washington, directing
them to receive the names Of per
pms who are willing to supply farm
PRODUCTS in retail quantities. by par
~ post"
Printed lists Of these names, show
sxhg Kind and quantity of commodity
available will be- distributed among
pwn and city patrons.
2s "By the use Of the lists First
assistant Postmastei General Rope
1Iaid, the city consumer will be abb,
10 get in touch with farmer who viii
III his weekly orders for butter ant
bggs and other farm produce. Thu
consumer will receive the produces
reeh from the country, and the per
onal relationship established viii
no doubt tend to improve the quality.
M ''The farmer will be relieved o
carrying his products to market, al
athe rural carrier will make daily col
ections at the farmers door of thes'
retail shipments to city consumers"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
CHINESE WERE TOO EAGER
How Too Much Haste Spoiled Their
Trade In Walnuts with This
Country.

Tien Tsin.-The principal decrease
In the trade Of this port with the Uni-
ted States was In the item Of Man.
churian walnuts. exports Of which a.
creased by over $4,000 In 1912 ~ com.
par"d with 1911. The reason for this
Is interesting. Inquiry for these val
NETS from the United States began In
1910. The demand in. 1911 wsa very
heavy-so heavy that orders from the
United States could not be filled, and
in the beginning Of 1911 the merchanta
In Tten Tsin sent Chinese buyers
throughoutout the region Of produc-
ton to purchase the crop before It
was ripe for delivery.
The Chinese. eager to realize the
decreased prices. threshed the nuts
nels were sti1l In the milk and threw
them on the market - early ~ pos
sibie. Al the nuts were not ripe. IN
many cases the hulls adhered to them
and had to be torn on BY hand. This
left stains on the shells and some
chemical preparation containing sui
phuric acid was used to bleach the ex
terror
This found its way at the joint be-
tween the two halves Of the she'll and
often injuriously affected the kernels
Then. many Of the kernels being in the
milk. dried up. leaving nothing but
the black skin in which they had been
contained. while those at a greater
stage Of development decayed.
The net result was great losses on
the part Of the merchants who had
engaged in the trade without taking
proper precautions as to the quality
of the nuts which they we're shipping
while the buyers in the United States
bitterly disappointed and suffering
severe losses. abandoned the trade.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02

His signature will appear on all cur
rency and he declared he regarded his
appointment as a signal recognition OF
the Red men.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
MAN IN A GOWN CARRIES ICE
Department Store Girls Flee From
Strange Pursuer-Sanity 10
Questioned.

Philadelphia.-A man clad only in
nightgown and carrying a piece Of ice
created excitement when he dashed
into a group of department store girls
going to their work. The girls fed IN
all directions and the man pursued
them. When arrested he proved to
be John c. MacIntyre. q retired bust
ness man.
He win be examined ~ to his san
ity. Members Of his family say he has
bean eccentric since his wife died tVo
ysazs ago. according to the polieA
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02

registrars Of election and provides
that the registration officers in
each county shall be clerk of the
district court, justice of peace and
notari<s public. 1t will not be nee
essary for any elector who regis
tered and voted at the last smeral
election to register this year or in
any subsequent year, unless he has
removed his residence into another
precinct or county, or shall fail to
vote at general election.
Registration may be made be-
fore the clerk Of the district court.
ior any Justice Of peace or notary
public in the precinct in which, the
elector resides, at any time up to
9 O'Clock p. m. on the Both day
next preceding the primary cleo.
ton, and at any time betweeH the
day after such primary election and
9 o'clock p. M on the 3Oth day next
preceding the general election.
That is, any elector who Is entitled
to vote at the primary to be held on
Tuesday. Sept. LIST, and who is re-
quired to register, must do SO on OF
before 3 o'clock p. m. on August
LIST, II he wishes to vote at the pri
mary. II he fails to register be
fore the primary he can register any
time after Sept LIST up to 9 O'Clock
p m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. Bear IN
mind, however, that if you voted al
the 1912 election and still reside in
the same precinct, it will not bc
necessary for you to register this
year to entitle you to vote at the
general election.
If, for any reason, you fail te
register before the general election
the new law provides that you ma,
register on election day before ont
of the judges Of election, which will
entitle you to vote. The person ap
plying for registration before ;
judge of election must be vouchet
for by some freeholder in such pre-
cinct.
The new law also abolishes thu
office of distributing clerk and pro
vides that one of the regularly ap
pointed judges of election shall &C
in the capacity of distributing clerk.
The law will materially reduc
the expenses incident to holding al
election, as the cost of ragisterin,
voters each year amounted to a con
siderable sum. In this county
has been costing something owe
$500 every two years. This yea
the cost will be mere trifle, a
only those who have changed thei
residences or the new voters will b
required to register. The abolish
ment OF the distributing clerks vii
not result in much of a saving i
this county, possibly 500 every tw
years. However, the distributin
clerk has been a needless official, a
one of the judges of election ca
easily perform the duty Of handin
out ballots to the voters.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
CHURCHES

CATHOLIC CHURCH-Services are
held at the Catholic Church at 10: 80
every Sunday, except the last Sun
day of the month. Evening services
at 1870. Rev. ]. F. Gresl, Pastor.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List Of letters remaining un, allied for
in the Post Office at Blackfoot, Idaho.
for the week ending March 81, 1914.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say Advertised March 81,
1914
BechelI Mrs. Lizzie
Barrett, Fred
Emerson, Mrs. Ella
Jones, Mrs. Ann
Kelly. ]. E.
Levih, c. H.
Olsen, Louis
Smith, Dave
Snyder, Marian
Taylor, John w.
Trun. Marques
Webb, Mrs.
Wright, DR.. R. o. az
Watson. Lewis
Wood, Mrs. L. p.
West, r. w.
Postage due on each Of the above.
one cent All Of the above letters
remaining uncalled for two weeks
from the date Of this List viii b
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
Eczema
Stopped
ssEEMO Proves Wonderful Success
Stops Itching In-tantly and
Brings Permanent Results.
Get a 26c Bottle Today and Prove It.

Don't think that eczema, that nearly
drives you wild, emit tie rotten rid Of. It
can--ani EEMO is all you need to do it.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02

To avoid delay in delivery, have your
mail addressed to street and No.
P. o. Box. General Delivery. or R
=. D. No
H. B. CURTIS PostmasteE.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02

Miss OBrien, the principal OF
the Basalt schools, was in town Sat
urday, transacting business with tho
county sup -rintendenti Miss Ali &c
Beach.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02

1nlS cIGail, anu
septic solution Cocs
to the very root OF
kc:Ze.lia and cen
Qucrs it as 1t does
~ her S skin at &C.
tions. Its relief is
immediate and its
results lasting. re
NO h:s often been
initiate bit posi-
tivclyncvereQualed.
1t will surprise you
rs it has so many
o.hcrs, by leaving
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
NEW REGISTRATION LAWS

N The last legislature made a num-
ber of changes in the law relating
TO registration of electors. The law
as amended does away with the
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02

sent to the Dead Letter Office. Let
ters bearing the return request Of
sender will not be advertised
Patrons sre requested to advise cor
respondents Of their correct address.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
INDIAN TO SIGN U. S. MONEY
Gabe z. Parker, = choctaw, 10 the
First Of His Race to Be Reggie
ter Of Treasury.

Washington, D. C.-Gabe E. Parker.
Choctaw Indian of Academy. Okla.
first man, of his race to be Register of
the treasury, was sworn into office.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02

every Sunday, except the last Sun
day of the month. Evening services
at 1870. Rev. J. F. Gresl. Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-Sunday
School, 10 a. M; morning worship, IL
.. NJ; Epworth League service, 6:45
p. m; evening worship, 1880 p. m.
Good special music at both Sunday
services Of worship. :.
Thursday, 1880 p. m. mid-wcek ser.
vice, being a devotional Bible study.
The Fourth Wednesday of each
month at 2:3O p. M, Is Woman's For
eign Missionary Society meeting. All
other Wednesdays the Ladies' Aid
Society meets at same hour.
Tho Epworth League has a social
on the last Friday evening of each
month.
BAPTIST CHURCH = Corner Uni
versity Ave. and Bridge st. Morning
worship 1880 a. NJ; evening service,
1880 p. M; Sunday School, 10 a. M;
prayer meeting, Thursday evening.
1870; Ladies' Aid, Wednesday after
noon, $3.50; choir practice Friday even
ing, 8; visitors always welcome; par
sonage phone. 22S. w. r. Jewell,
pastor.
THE L. D. S. CHURCH OF THE
LIST WARDeSunday Services: Sun
day School, 10 a. M; Sacrament ser
vice. 2 p. m; evening service, 1880
p. m; Young Mems and Ladies Mu-
tual Improvement Tuesday evening
1880 p. M; Primary Friday. Ais p.
M; Religion class Wednesday AIS
p. m.
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services morning and evening on
End and 4th Sundays. Sunday School
every Sunday at 10 a. m. Choir prac.
tice Saturday evening at 1880. Rev.
Alfred George. rector. 49,.
LUTHERAN CHURCH-Corner Oak
and Pacific streets. Services every
End and 4th Sunday of the month.
Morning services, 10: a. M. evening
Luther StromQuist. pastor.
service. 1880 p. m, Sunday School,
1890 g. m. every Sunday morning.
LODGES
REBECCA-Every LIST and 3rd Tues
day in l. o. 0 F. Hall-Mrs. r. T.
Musseter. Noble Grand; Florence Far.
mer. Sec.
l. o. o. F.-Every Thursday even
ing. ]. H. Bond; G. H. Holbrook.
GROVE CITY LODGE No. 80 A r.
and A. M.-Meeting (regular) End Fri
day Of each month, B. w. Holbrook
". NJ: Theodore schnider. Secretary
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-02
ZEN o viii STOP An

your Skin as clear rs LEMO VIII StoR Al
never had eczema in your life. You will
get this relief instantly by getting 25c
v-bottle OF ZEMO right away-nOw. There's
no more excuse for enduring such misery.
VFNG &S cold n 80 ~ n t,v ~, Nate
everywhere. and In Blackfoot by Dus-
tins Pharmacy.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29
France Moves Toward Prohibition.

When the present war forbade Inc
transportation and sale of absinthe.
and the government has now added
other alcoholic drinks similar to alb
Sinthe. 1t is reported that there is q
marked Improvement in all parts Of
France in the desire that these pro
hibitions should be perpetuated. When
it is remembered that France IS rated
as the largest of liquors.
the remaTkableneSS OF his desire will
be fully appreciated. "GeneraI' John
BarleycOrn seems to be suffering more
defeats in the present war than any
of the other generals. He has been
routed ron Russia, bag and baggage,
and a been restrained more or less
in Germany and England. and now the
prospect is that he will be driven from
La Belle France. which he has cursed
for many q long year.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29
THROWING BRICKS AT THE Cal CH
(Charles Stelzle, Church Ef6ciencv .
delphla North Americanl

chyro. VINO are identified with tba
Snufch. Those who are .on,s y.
i've no business to criticiea az
sanlzation that they neither 1,n
nor believe in. NuPpoiI
ihls applies with pecuIiar fore. .,
o country, where We permit the ~.
nLos. freedom in religious thought ana
plactlce' II an individual church ~
~ cnurch as a whole. engages !,
"ofh becaus Of certain clearsc,5, 80
vlctions and is willing to paw The bin
VINO may deny it that right? Al 80.
sider may dispute and argue nh
regard TO the beliefs and prac1ices -
.ne church, but he has no right either
70 rlolcule or insult the church he
cause OF these things.
by the same token the churcb bos
10 right TO abuse those who are ont
sue n who may honestly differ from
Tie church. There is no room for
argument on this point.
But II You must throw bricks at tha
Tnaicn' come III and get . license
church itself will give if 70 vol
IL may be that when You see from me
inside the institution YOU have been
bricks at, you'll see an en-
tlrely different kind of organization
from what you saw from the outside.