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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Favor Federal Control

Denver, Jan. 22.-Federal control of
the open range, more effective sani-
tary regulations, protection of Amer
ican livestock owners and ranchmen
in Mexico, education of the children
on farms, and approval of the work
of the federal department of agricul-
ture, and the administration of ma
tional forests, were the chief recon-
mendations contained in the resolu-
tions adopted at the closing session
of the seventeenth annual convention
of the American Live Stock associa-
ton.
During the morning session it ap-
peared practically assured that San
Francisco would be chosen as the
meeting place for the 1915 conven.
tion, and that H. A. Jastro would be
reelected president.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Condemns Patronage System

Washington, Jan. 26.-Federal ap-
pOintments was the subject of a
speech in the senate today by Senator
Works of California on his bill to pro-
vide for a commission appointed by
the president to receive any recon.
mendations for appointment to federal
Offices. The measure would forbid
members of congress to recommend
applicants or aid in obtaining posi-
tions.
Senator Works explained that his
bill was intended to relieve the presi.
dent and members of congress from
the burden of recommending and ap-
pointing the thousands of officers
throughout the country; to bring
about the appointment of more compe-
tent men and women and to relieve
the public service as far as possible
from the "odium of the present per-
nicious system of patronage" The
time taken up by the president and
members of congress In considering
matters of patronage, he said, was
enormous and could be devoted to
more important public service.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Death OF Lord Strathcona

London, Jan. 21.-Lord Strathcona
and Mount Royal, high commissioner
for Canada, died at 1855 o'clock this
morning. Death was due to prostra-
tion, the result of severe attack of
catarrah. He had been ailing, how.
ever, ever since the death of his wife
on Nov. IL last, which proved great
shock to him.
Lord Strathconas life spanned
nearly century and his active ca.
reer full three-quarters of a cen.
tury. "The best way to live to an old
age." he explained when found at
work at his desk in London on his
ninety-third birthday on Aug 6, last,
"is by not thinking about age at all,
but just going on and doing your
work."
Mr.. Smith, or Lord Strathcona and
Mount Royal, as he afterwards be.
came, accumulated wealth till he was
by far the richest man in Canada.
He was the controlling factor in the
greatest three money making institu-
tions in the dominion-the Canadian
Pacific railway, the Bank of Montre-
al and the Hudson Bay company. In
addition he had numberless other in
terests in insurance and loan COM
panies.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Woman Defies Tax Collector

Chicago, Jan. 21.-"Mrs." Belle
Squire. exponent of the novel no
tax" doctrine, will be sued by the
county tax officials unless she pays
personal property tax of $2S.50, no
tice of which was sent to her yester-
day.
AS her taxes were less than the
cost of suit would be, MRS" Squire
has escaped payment of the personal
property tax in the last five years.
Despite the recent enfranchisement
of Illinois women, she made another
declaration of independence today.
She announced she will not pay this
years tax because it was levied by
officials for whom no woman was al
lowed to cast vote.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Wild Fowl Destroy Grain

Pendleton, Ore, Jan. 23.-Alarmed
at reports of federal investigation and
possible prosecution for killing wild
geese and ducks, despite the new fed
eral law that went into effect a week
ago, hundreds of farmers and settlers
in the western part of Umatilla coun-
ty have decided to appeal to Presi-
dent Wilson to take immediate steps
to stop the ravages of wild fowl in the
wheat fields in that region.
Thousands of acres of wheat have
already been destroyed, according to
farmers, who say that as high as so
acres Of wheat covered with wild
geese can be seen in the day time,
while at night immense flocks of NAL
lard ducks ravage large grain areas.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Government Radium Plant

Washington, Jan. 24.-Tentative
plans for the construction of a great
government radium-producing plant in
Colorado were discussed at a confer.
ence in the interior department be-
tween Secretary Lane and all men,
bers of the Colorado delegation in
congress. It was agreed that there
should be no publicity concerning the
scheme until the details have been
worked out, but it is understood the
Colorado delegation told Secretary
Lane they would not continue opposi-
tion to the pending bills for withdraw
al of radium-bearing lands from entry
if they could be assured that the lands
would be developed and not allowed
to stand untouched for conservation's
sake.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
TELLS STORY OF CRAFT
Former Governor Of New York Makes
Sensational Charges

New York, Jan. 22.-William Sui
zer's story of graft, graft, graft
everywhere" as sketched by him at
the John Doe inquiry yesterday, as
sumed the grand jury phase today.
Having sworn yesterday that United
Senator O'Gorman described James
E. Gaffneys as "Murphy's chief bag.
man" who tried to "hold up my
friend Stewart for 100000" the ex.
governor was invited to go over these
charged in more detail before the
jury. Later it was thought Senator
O'Gorman might be called.
The Stewart mentioned is James
Stewart, a state highway contractor
and business associate of the leader
of Tammany hall.
On the stand Sulzer said O'Gorman
had said to him:
Don't you know that Gaffney is
the man that held up my client, Jas.
E. Stewart, for over 100000 and he
could have got away with it If Stew
art had not come to me, and l went to
Murphy and l read the riot act, tell
ing him would not stand for that
kind of politics."
Sulzer reviewed the clash with
Murphy, which led to his impeach-
ment, describing Murphy's alleged
threats to wreck the administration
If Gaffney were not appointed state
commissioner of highways.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
PREPARING NEW LAWS
Legislation Affecting Big Business 10
Under Consideration

Under Consideration
Washington, Jan. 21.-Five bills to
carry out the suggestion of President
Wilson's antitrust message were
being completed in congress today.
The bills will embrace the following:
An interstate trade commission
with inquisitorial powers into corpor-
ations and authority to aid the courts
and keep big business within the law.
Prohibition of interlocking direc-
torates in interstate corporations,
railroad and national banks.
Empowering the interstate COM
merce commission to regulate the is
suance Of railroad stocks and bonds.
A Sherman law definitions bill,
which would define specifically what
constitutes restraint of trade.
A general relations measure seek
ing to eliminate "cut throat" competi.
tive business and which would pro-
vide punishment for firms or individ-
uals injured by unlawful business re-
straint to avail themselves of findings
against combinations and institute
suits in equity for relief.
Following conference last night at
the White house members of the house
judiciary and senate interstate COM
merce committe went to the capitol
today with the program as outlined in
mind and revision of tentative drafts
OF measures already prepared was un-
taken.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
railroads Under SUSPICION

Chhgo. Jan. 23.-A comprehensive
invesgation into the relations be.
twee1 railroads and shippers was be-
gun Ire today by the federal grand
jury. The government will seek to
deterine whether rebates have been
givenfavored shippers by certain
roadsin violation of the Elkins act.
Invstigation of charges that Swift
& C0pany, packers, had in effect re.
ceive a rebate from the Ann Arbor
Railrad company occupied most Of
the dy. Witnesses testified that the
packts received carload rates on
shiprents of less than carloads.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Stockmen Want Lower Rates

Denver, Jan. 21.-Lower railroad
rates and better service were the de-
mands made in behalf of livestock
shippers by A. E. Dericqles of Den.
yer today. in an address before the
seventeenth annual convention of the
American National Livestock associa-
tion.
"That reasonable service is not fur.
nished." he said, "is proved by the
immense sums paid annually by rail-
roads to stock men in the form Of
claims-which sums, believe, are
not more than half the damage sus.
tanned by the shippers"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
FOR GOVERNMENT RAIL WAY
Senate Favors Forty Million Project
To Develop Alaska


Washington, Jan. 24.-By a vote of
46 to 16, the senate passed the Alas
ka railroad bill late today, directing
the president to purchase or con-
struct 1000 miles of railroad in Alas
ka at a cost not to exceed SAC, ,0O0, 900.
Fifteen republicans and Senator
Poindexter, progressive, voted for the
bill. Senators Bacon, Hoke Smith
and Williams, democrats, voted
against it.
The bill places upon the president
responsibility for the selection of the
route from tidewater to the interior
of Alaska and the construction. equip
ment and operation or leasing of such
lines as he may construct or buy to
constitute this route. The broadcast
powers are conferred upon the presi.
dent in carrying out this plan.
The bill provides for a redemption
fund into which shall be paid rs per
cent. of all monies derived from the
sale of public lands in Alaska or of
the coal or mineral contents thereof
Machinery utilized in the construc-
ton of the Panama canal is made
avilable for the construction work.
Unavailing efforts to reduce the
$40,000,000 appropriation for the work
were made during the closing hours
of the debate. Senator Hoke Smith
sought to have the appropriation re-
duced to $25,O00,O00 and Senator
Smoot to $35,O0O,O0O.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Well Yields Hot Water

Girard, Kan, Jan. 26.-Girard's mu.
nicipal we'll is yielding water so hot
it cannot be used. Pumps at the wa
ter works were shut down because the
heat has destroyed their hard rubber
valves. No satisfactory explanation
of the phenomenon has been made.
Samples of the water were hurriedly
dispatched to the University of Kan.
sas for analysis.
The well is $50 feet deep. Ten
days ago it was noticed the water
was getting warmer. Each day the
temperature has increased. The city
will have to depend on shallow wells
and cisterns for its water supply un
til the cause of the disturbance is
ascertained.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
WHERE ARE WE AT?
Accounts Of Treasury Department are
In Bad Tanqle

Washington, Jan. 26.-That the ac-
counts OF the treasury department are
so muddled and it's bookkeeping is so
far behind that the government is in
constant danger of serious monetary
loss, even if such loss has not al
ready occurred, has developed at the
executive hearings of a sub-commit-
tee of the house appropriation COM
mittee in charge of the legislative ap-
preparation bill.
The Office force of John Burke,
treasurer of the United States, is so
showed under by bookkeeping work
that it is impossible to strike treas
ury balance and choas exists. Mr..
Burke admitted to the house commit
tee that the accounts of the Office
are in a most unsatisfactory condi-
ton. He attributes the trouble to the
installation of new bookkeeping sys-
tenn providing new method of handl-
ing and distributing the public funds.
Representative Good of Iowa, a mem
Der of the house appropriations COM
mittee said that the books of the
treasurer are two months behind,
that an apparent discrepancy of mil
lions exists in the ledger balances as
compared with the cash balances with
national banks, and that the entire
accounting system of the treasury
''is in a mess.''
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Spinsters Object To Tax

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 26.-The state
of Kansas puts tax on widows, spin
sters and bachelors, and the widows
and spinsters want it removed. Sev.
eral efforts heretofore made to re-
move this tax has been blocked be.
cause they would also remove the tax
on bachelors, and this the state does
not want to do.
Under the constitution the man at
the head of family receives a tax
rebate of 5000 every year. The bach.
elor, the spinster and the widow do
not receive this rebate.
A bachelor is in precisely the same
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Will Tax Orientals

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 24.-The
British Columbia legislature, at the
present session, purposes to pass leg.
islation providing for the collection
of a special tax against Hindus, Jap.
anese and Chinese.
Many of the orientals now pay no
taxes whatever to the provincial be.
cause they have no personal property
or real estate, neither do they own
automobiles on which licenses are
collected.
The government figures on getting
IS year from each of the orientals.
The chances are that the legislation
will not specifically mention the vel.
low or brown men, but simply will
provide for a special tax against all
persons who are not otherwise taxed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28

democratic senators, members of the
house and local democratic politicians.
Democrats in the capital were gos-
siping over whether Secretary Bryan
meant to launch senatorial boom
when he declared it had been his am
bition since boyhood to sit in the Un-
tied States senate. His own career,
he said, all through his earlier years
had been based on the hope that he
would eventually 60 to the senate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Rate Increases Suspended

Washington, Jan. 20. Proposed
increases in rates on carload ship
ments of potatoes in western classifi.
cation territory, which would make
about per cent. were suspended to-
day by the interstate commerce COM
mission pending investigation.
The commission set aside it's sus-
pension of lumber rates through Ohio
river crossings, from Cairo and
Thebes, Illinois. and other points to
stations in Illinois and also Fort Mad.
ison, Iowa.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28

Lewistown, Jan. 26.-Nearly every
Montana county is represented at the
sixth annual state convention of coun-
ty commissioners, assessors and
clerks that opened here this forenoon.
This afternoon joint session is be.
ing held, at which addresses are being
delivered by ex-Gov. Edwin L. Nor.
ris and State Tax Commissioner
HOutZ.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Will Combat Livestock Disease

Washington, Jan. 26.-The depart
ment of agriculture has allotted &c.,
907 for cooperative work in Montana
this year to the state boards on live
stock sanitation. entomology, horticul-
ture, land commissioners, and the
state experiment station.
The state will spend $54,940 on the
work, which includes eradicating
sheep and cattle scab, spotted fever
ticks, control of nursery stock impor-
tation. study of methods of crop pro-
duction under semi-arid or dry land
conditions. experiments in irrigation
agriculture, fire protection Of forests
and exchange of lands in forests with
the state for school purposes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Presiden Interested in Land Contes,

Los Angeles, Jan. 23.-Sixty acres of
date land IN Coachella valley, decided
to President Wilson by his wife, were
brought INTO contest in a complicated
proceeding before the register and re.
ceiver q the United States land Of
flee hee. Two persons claim the
land-te president of the United
States md Homer L. Goddard, date
planter and three different sorts of
entries were filed on it.
The contest was brought by John
T. Kin, rancher, who sold the land
to Mr. Margaret Elliott, a sister Of
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, now a resi-
dent { Berkeley, Cal. Mrs. Elliott
sold th property to Mrs. Wilson and
the pesident's wife in turn decided
it to te president.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Myers Was Guest Of Honor

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hen
ry l.. Myers was rendered banquet
by his many democratic friends, at
the old Lord Baltimore mansion at
Riverdale. The banquet was a demo-
cratic affair, attended by several
members of the cabinet, a number of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Municipal Store Opened

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Chicago's first
municipal store, which the city coun-
Gil recently authorized with an ap-
preparation of $4,000, and at which
groceries are sold at cost to the poor
was opened today.
If the market proves a success,
meats and wearing apparel also will
be sold and other stores opened in
different sections of the city.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
low Makes Butter Record

Dulth. Minn., Jan. 23.-Starlights
Coley owned locally, during the year
of 193, gave 593h pounds of butter
fat, anew record for Glass F. Guern.
sey hifers, in Minnesota. The oitld
sey hfers, in Minnesota. The output
is eqivalent to about 700 pounds of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Big Radish for Brvan

Los Angeles, Jan. ga white rad.
ish, three feet hight, thirty.six inches
in circumference and weighing twelve
pounds was forwarded today from Los
Angeles to William ]. Bryan, secre.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Hiuh Prices For Livestock

Chicago, Jan. 21.-As an indication
Of the high cost Of living, sales were
made here today of 10A cents a
pound for fatted cattle on the hoof. q
price said to be equal the Chicago rec
ord of December. Fat hogs brought
10 cents a pound and lambs 1915 q
hundred.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28

tary of state at Washington. The
radisA which is said to be the larg.
est eVr produced in southern Cali
fornia, vas discovered by John Huber
secretar of local produce concern,
who kDwing Mr.. Bryan's fondness
for while radishes, decided to ship
it to hin.
The rsdish was grown by Japanese
truck gardeners and is one year old
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28
Paid $1,000 to See Corn

st. Paul, Jan. 21.-James j. Hill
paid $1,000 for glimpse of a 14-inch
ear of Minnesota corn. He had said
he would pay that sum to any one
who would grow such corn. John
Furlong, president of the, State Agri-
cultural society, was the prize win.
ner.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28

Louis W. Hill, chairman of the Board
Of Directors of the Great Northern Rail-
way, has signalized his interest in the
successof the" Montana State Horticultural
society meeting by offering handsome
silver loving cup as special prize for the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-01-28

dilemma as the widow and spinster,
but as soon as he marries he comes
under the exemption.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-12-17
Mr.. VIM Whaley of Paris was /;

Mr.. VIM Whaley of Paris was a
visitor in Lancaster for several days.
Miss Sarah Daniels of Paris is the
guest of her friend Mrs. John M.
Mount.
Mrs. Jesse Wearen of Stanford was
the guest this week of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Nevius-
Daisey Turner of Earl, Arkansas, is
here for months visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ross.
Mrs. W. A. Speith will go to LOUIS
vile next week to be with relatives for
the holidays,
Mrs. Nora Teater and daughter Miss
Sallie Lou and Miss Ethel Ray were
! visitors of Mrs. Forest Stapp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor of Madison will
be with their daughter Mrs. A. f.
Sanders for portion of the holiday.
Miss Annie Margaret Elkin returned
home last Saturday, after a visit of
several months with relatives in Okla
homa and Mississippi.
Daniel C. Elkin will arrive Saturday
from Yale University to spend the
Christmas holidays with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. Elkin.
Messrs. j. R. Haselden, James A.
Beazley. Henley V. Basin and ]. w.
Sweeney were in Danville Tuesday
evening for a special meeting of the
Knight Templars.
Mrs. Harriet White of Nashville
Mrs. George Bogard and little son and
Mis- Lucy Doty of Richmond will be
the guests of Miss Emma Doty during
the Christmas holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. D. Simpson recently
suffered great and deplorable loss in
the death of their faithful and trust
worthy cook, Jane Blanks. She diet
dlIC q VI
Mrs. John E. Stormes will be thu
leader for the Womans Club this after
noon. She will read most interesting
paper on the late gifted poet madison
Cawein" of Louisville. 1t will be il
the nature of memorial.
Mesdames Marshall Denny and Rob
ert Walker entertained Tuesday after
noon at a handsome reception, the
honoree being Mrs. VIM. Beattie Den
ny. The hours were from to and I
to at the home of Mrs. Denny.
Mrs. Ed. Price and Miss Marth'
Kavanaugh were in Richmond to wit
ness the marriage of Miss Naomi
Ballew and Mr.. Robert Coils of
Versailles. The wedding was celebrat-
ed at the new Christian church, the
ceremony being performed by Reverend
Mark Coils of Lexington, father of the
groom.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-12-17

w. j. Romans was in Cincinnati on
business for several days.
Mr.. VIM. R. Cook is in Butler, Ca,
for stay of several weeks.
Mrs. G. C. Rose has been in Stanford
visiting her mother Mrs. Belle Perkins.
Miss Mary Lynn Fox of Stanford is
the guest of her cousin Mrs. ]. Rock
well Smith.
Mrs. Addie Sebastian is in Shelbyville
for visit to her son Mr. VIM Sebastian
and family,
Miss Pearl Belts is at home after a
protracted visit to her sister Mrs. Jesse
Arnold of Frankfort.
Mr.. VIM. Beattie Denny and bride
have arrived and are receiving many
congratulations from friends.
The Chautauqua Circle met Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. B.
F. Hudson on Danvllle street.
Mrs. c. F. Denman has returned to
her home in Nicholasville after a visit
to her sister Mrs. Henley V. Basin.
w. B. Mason Jr. of Central Univer-
slty came home Sunday for a short
visit to his parents Mr.. and Mrs. W.
B. Mason.
Miss Margaret Cook will go to Louis
vile to spend portion of the Christ
mas holidays with her friend Miss
Hope Gardner.
Mrs j. R. Mount was in Stanford
for few days stay with her brother
Mr.. ]. HarYe McRoberts who is some
what improved.
Mesdames j. E. Stormes, w. R.
Cook, w. B. Mason and daughter Miss
Sue Shelby Mason were visitors in
Lexington this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James DeValcou of
Webster City Iowa, will be the guests
on Thursday and Friday of Mrs. D. M.
Lackey and daughter.
Mr.. Henry Simpson, and daughter
Elizabeth Logan Simpson, and Miss
Katie Simpson were guest the past
week of Stanford friends.
Mrs. George D. Robinson and daugh-
ter Miss Minnie May, Misses Nancy
Walker, Martha Kavanaugh and Mar
garet Arnold were in Lexington last
week to see ''Maude Adams"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-12-17
THE PLANTERS HOUSE,
FORMERLY THE OLD SHELBURNE,
MANAGED BY LESLIE KNIGHT AND j. C. STONE AND REPRESENTED
GARRARD COUNTY BY JOSEPH KELLY, LEADS AGAIN In
HIGH PRICES

and Tressell, Winchester. KY. 1920
pounds for S353.27, which averaged
S12.1O.
We will be glad for you to ask any
of the above mentioned parties how
they were pleased with their treat
ment and with their prices and we are
willing to stand by what they say. We
are always willing to stand by what
our customers say about US whether it
is good or bad.
Most every tobacco raiser in Garrard
County knows Less Knight and you all
know Joe Kelly and Jim Stone was
born and raised in Madison County and
you know you are going to get a fair
and square deal when you come totheir
House, the Planters.