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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-07
Sheep For Sale.

For sale in lots to purchaser, about
1900 mixed yearlings. 1900 mixed lambs,
500 ~two-year-old wethers. For particu-
lars address w. X. HARDER,
Fort BENTON
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-07
Will Winter Livestock

Wanted. sheep ~ cattle to winter. on
Big Willow, eight miles northeast of
Eeit. Have about 900 acres of pasture
n 125 tons of alIa!i. hay and running
water. Address
p. Q. Box 263. Belt, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-07
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
Il WEARN ROWE.
Box 307 Fort Benton, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-07
Poland Chinas for Sale

For sale, some choice full blood Po-
land Chinas, both sexes. Address
H. D. HOLDERBAUM, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-07
FEDERAL GRAIN INSPECTION.

In the current issue of Farm and
Preside, Judson c. Welliver, Wash
ington correspondent of that publica-
ton, writes an article in which he
urges federal grain inspection on be-
half of farmers. He tells the follow
ing very interesting story which
seems to prove that such inspection
is necessary if farmers are to be as
sured of fair treatment:
"A number of years ago the wheat
growers in the Dakotas. convinced
that they were getting a rough deal,
stirred up SO much protest that the
Bankers Association Of the state took
it up and appointed a committee to
investigate. This committee got a re-
port from one terminal elevator. show
ing the bushels of wheat received and
the number shipped out in a period OF
three months. The tabulation follows:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-07
Bucks for Sale

one hundred grade CotSwold bucks,
one and TWO years old: also $50 Ram
bOuillet bucks, two to four years old, for
sale. INQUIRE OF
BENTON SHEEP COMPANY,
Fort Benton, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-07

"Observe that when the farmer was
selling his wheat he had only 90.711
bushels of No. l Northern. the highest
grade commanding the highest price.
But when it was out of his hands 1t
instantly raised its grade; more than
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-10-07
Strayed

From my. ranch near virgelle. one
gray horse branded Boz on left hip,
M one dark bay mare branded W on
left shoulder. Finder will please notify
me. A. o. CLEVELAND,
Virgelle, Mont.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
JOHN PERRY TO
Give A TALK ON
NEWSP APER LAW

John II. Perry OF Seattle. legal
counsellor for the scripps newspa-
pers. among them The Seattle Star.
has accepted an invitation from
the department OF Journalism OF
the University OF Washington to
lecture Before the Washington
Newspaper Institute, Jan. IA, on
Newspaper Law"
Mr.. Perry was prevailed on by
Dean John T. Condor OF the law
school and Prof. Frank g. Kane OF
the journalism department, TO han
die this topic for the editors OF the
state, assembled In their ANIMAL
mid-winter meeting.
Mr.. Perry.s audience VIII be
made up of newspaper owners. pub
fishers and editors: the Journalism
faculties OF the universities OF Ore
gon, Montana and Washington, and
the $50 students OF journalism at
Washington.
He will cover the general range
of newspaper Jurisprudence, but
win pay particular attention TO the
right OF privacy"
Ihefe 10 no more Nitai QucStob
before the country now than the
attitude OF the courts toward the
press, and for a general survey OF
this attitude. we have obtained In
Mr.. Perry one OF the authorities
on the subject" said Prof. Kane
Monday
The institute viii be In session
Jan. IA. is and l6.
Robert A. Glen. night editor OF
the Spokane Spokesman-Review
will handle the subject of Core
spondence. 4. c. Trip OF Ken
newick. will speak on Quality in
Job Work Professor o. II. Rich.
ardson OF the university will lee
ture on "The Causes and Probable
Effect OF the European War" Sen.
ator-elect A. A. Smith OF Port An
geles. editor OF the Tribune
Times, will submit report on
Needed Legislation"
A smoker, dinner, and n the
atre party for the ladies' will be
entertainment features OF the
meeting. There probably Will be
from 60 to rs editors In attend
ance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

sold some. one day. nearly n year
ago, 10 Mrs. ZemanowRkl.
She asked Mrs. Zemanowski 10
have a drink OF whisky.
Tho Invitation was accepted. Soon
Mrs. Zemanowskis voice began to
fail.
A bad coldY Some disease OF the
vocal organs7 No. In this part OF
the state OF Pennsylvania they know
that when thing like that happens
ITS WfTCHCRAFTi
Mrs. zemanowsk brooded TIL she
couldn't sleep.
Hha was In the power OF witch,
shs said. BY and by the very sight
OF Mrs. Short made her hysterical
Conferences were held. In which
her husband and ncighbors took
part.
The best authorities on witehcrafi
and It's antldotes agreed that THE
WAY TO BREAK THE SPELL"
WAS FOR THE VICTIM TO DRAW
THE wrTCH'S BLOOD
SO. ono Sunday morning. in the
village OF Turkey Run. where the
Short and Zemanowski families
live. Mrs. Zemanowski attacked Mrs
Short on the street and scratched
her until the blood ran down her
wrinkled old cheeks.
Mrs. Short had Mrs. zemanowski
arrested. and Mrs. zemanowski
made her plea.
Under tho Pennsylvania law n
wife In held 20 be eoerced when
ordered by her husband To commit
an unlawful act. so Mrs Zemanow.
ski was discharged. and the hus-
band. as the culpable assailant. was
fined 800.
Not long ago farmers OF n neigh.
borhood near here prowled about af
night. each bearing n rifle. loaded
with n golden bullet. TO kill black
hex cat" witch catD. alleged 10 be
four feet high. which had been set
upon the heels Of young woman by
some malicious enemy.
In one town a poor seanstresf
was stoned out OF town a. a witch
because the baby OF the family with
whom she boarded cried a good deal
Of the time--vvas bewitched.
A woman who owned black cat
and . white dog was accused OF
being . witch by a nelahbor whose
child had died.
Witnesses testified In court that
the cat and dog had been seen pa.
rading the streets at night. their
bodies glowing phosphorcscentlyl
Also that they had heard the ami.
mails converse with one another IN
human speech.
A father and mother OF 20 chill.
dren. IL OF whom had died. made a
public statement not long ago that
these children HAD ALL BEEN
KILLED ny WfTCHCRAFT. To
save their three surviving children.
cuttings OF their nails and hair were
put In newspaper and burned.
All three had been failing In
health. the parents announced. but
after that they soon got WE'LL
But. alas. for the faith of Pennsyl
vania witchcraft devotees' Mrs
Zemanowski's voice hasn't improved
the least bit since she scratched old
Mrs. Short
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

PoTTSvILLE. Pa. Dec. 2i.--"shs
II a witch"
MrN. Michaiinn zemanowski point
ed a stnbby and shaking forcfingei
at Mrs. Katie Short Her words
came from her throat In a hoarss
whisper. and tho crowd that
throngcd Judge Koeh's court Eaped
while the word ran from one 20 an
other:
Her voice Ia bew'sched' The
spell ia on her that she cannot
speak"
Mrs. Short huddied down In hef
CHAIR feeble. wrinkled. little old
woman. with crusted scars on her
face Of cruel scratches yet unhealed
Mrs. Zemanowski. charged with
having attacked and clawed Mrs
Short. looked up nj the Judge before
whom Khe was on trial.
Mrs. Short. who earns n nseaxer
living by making tallow dips. had
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
az CAROLINE sINoER

Don't get me started on
feet Don't ask me what
think OF shoes. warned Ruth
St. Denis. the dancer famed for
the beauty OF her bare feet and
the authenticity OF her Hindu
dances. unless YOU want to
hear me rave.
The Chinese who bound the
feet OF their women have moth
Ing on us. she continued.
How many people do you
know who have feet that are
straight and good TO look atg
How many women could ap.
pear bare-footed In a ball room
without sickening their friends
by the sight OF their deformed
toes?
THE average shoe Is an
atrocity."
She held her own. a fashion.
able pair Of cioth-top black
shoes, up TO view.
The fit was 30 large that II
they had not been secured by
buttons at the ankle they would
have tumbled off when she
wiggled her toes
More than half the shoes
make crooked feet. Lop-sided
shoes make lop-sided people
with curved spInes and Top.
sided dispositions" she an
nounced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
Beautiful Silverware
For Star Readers

A set OF six beautifully decoraf-
ed French gray finish Rogers Sill
yer Teaspoons free to mail sub
scribers to The Star. They are OF
beautiful design and viii last a life
time. A set of these spoons could
not be duplicated at any store for
less than $3.50. We have bought
them in such large quantities that
we are able to give them to our
subscribers. All that is necessary
for you to do Is to pay your sub
scription to The Star one year In
advance t$3.25). and the spoons
will be sent you. charges paid. If
your subscription does not expire
for some time, you can take ad-
vantage OF this offer now and re-
new for year from the time II ex-
pires, or by interesting friend to
take The Star year at the regular
price. you will receive the spoons
just the same. They will make a
fine Christmas present IL you do
not care for them yourself. This
offer does not apply to agents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

THE time IL near when
shoes will be planned TO III
the feet instead OF the feet be.
ing trained to ut the shoes.
How pity the average
child with its new shoes.
Many irritable. bad children
would become paragons OF vir.
tue II they were clothed and
shod hygienically.
The reason | have such
strong feet Is that went bare
foot on ranch until I was is.
Poverty can be an asset.
Where there Is n lack OF
money the fashions do not
count. Ny clothing was always
n combination of comfort and
durability.
Sometimes feel as II I
should like to climb upon a
cracker box al the street cor.
ner and tell young mothers
what I think"
Mischleyously her blue eyes
twinkled as she added:
"Out OF the depths OF spin.
sterhood comes q great deal OF
wisdom"
She laughed. for her recent
marriage 10 Ted shawn. noted
for his beautiful figure and
Greek dancing. has terminated
that slngle-blessedness which
has kept the theatrical world
guessing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
Thrifty Seattle Buyers
Keen to Profit by
Unusual Offerings
at House of EilerS
Marvellous Sacrifice by Factory Representatives in
Charge

5000 kingsbury at s2ss. 5000
Steck Pianola Piano at less than
half price. and fine. latest-style
metal tube players at s342, s48b,
$3.50 and s675 and upwards. Even
at these greatly reduced prices, a
liberal supply OF music rolls is
given free and 30 Is n fine bench
to match.
Don't fall to see these and many
others Of equal quality and equally
good values at these little prices.
IL In not necessary 10 pay all cash.
Any reasonable deposit made will
send fine piano or player piano
home today or wen hold and de.
liver Christmas Eve II you prefer.
Ont-oftown customers should
write for particulars. Any instru.
ment sent on our free trial offer to
any home In Washington.
Eilers Music House. Third at
University.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

This manufacturers emergency
sale Is different from the ordinary
piano sale. for the reason that
nearly every make Of piano and
player piano in existence is here
on display. Such time-honored
names as the Kimball. ChickerIng.
Decker. Smith q Barnes, Strohber.
Marshall g. Wendell. as well as a
5000 Baldwin make at sf42. Les
ter. regular s425, to 20 now at
$3.50; Stelnway upright at s237.
Hallet & Davis at sli5. and scores
Of others at sos, s1l5 and upwards.
More than one hundred finest
player pianos are also included In
this remarkable sale OF thoroughly
dependable instruments.
AZ an example OF the tremen-
dous value you receive for dollars
invested during the emergency
sale. we quote a splendid $f,t50
Weber Pianola Piano at $3.50. q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

GLENDALE. Cal, Dec. 21.---Jack
Belmont. rs. was seriously injured
when he swallowed his lighted Gig
aret. His stomach was badly burn
ed, according to the doctors at a
Los Angeles hospital where he was
taken.
The accident occurred when Bel
mont told several companions he
could hold a lighted cigaret inside
his mouth and proceeded to dem
onstrate his ability TO do so.
One OF his friends playfully grab
bed him by the neck and shook
him. causing him to swallow the
oigaret
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
GOOD PROGRAM
FOR Benefit AT
TIv0LI TONIGHT

Preparations have been made
for handling capacity audience at
the Tivoli theatre Monday night
when the most elaborate OF the
series Of charity shows being held
at that theatre will be put on.
Another high-class performance
is promised Tuesday night.
Monday nights entertainment
will open with an hours concert
by the Firemen's band. Sharing
the program with the firemen, is
Albert Germans Biiou Opera CO.,
In "Santella," and Mrs. Mae Rad.
deapx, prominent Seattle vocalist.
The entire proceeds go to assist
needy families.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
WARRANTS out FOR WOMEN
ACCUSED OF ILLEGAL VOTING

That man named Ed Sheriff
voted In Precinct l4S. although his
name does not appear on the regis.
tration books. was the charge made
In open court Monday by Attorney
Edgar G. Snyder. who IN handling
the recount contest In behalf OF
David Mckenzie and DR.. Walter T.
Christensen. defeated candidate for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
SLABS BENEFACT0R

When ]. b. DeBall, a Spokane
travelling salesman, opened his
purse In answer to "moocher's'
request for a quarter. the man grab
bed the purse. In the struggle
which ensued, DeBall was stabbed
in the breast with a penknife. The
man got the purse
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
SYMBOLISM ARE
BADLY WORRIED BY
THIS SANTA THING
Continued From Page one.)

enough? We can't have too much,
Thus sdroitly do we hint at a way
for you to relieve Us Of our worry.
Lawyer Crawford Il. White has
consented to be Santa Claus at The
Star Christmas show for little
chimney kids" White had the role
at the show last year. Given white
whiskers and Santa Claus clothes.
he's Saint Nicholas TO the life.
Joe Schermer has ordered. not
one tree. but six-one whopper and
five smaller ones to group around
IT, He's rigging up some little
houses to set among the trees.
They will be brightly lighted and
Inhabited by dolls. They will look
like cottages in a forest OF ever.
greens
Three girls called at The Star
Christmas storeroom, 1915 Fifth
ave. Saturday. and left 10 dolls
each wrapped In tissue and tied
with baby ribbon. On card was
written: we hope the little chin.
ney kids will enjoy these dolls as
much as we used TO when we were
youngsters.
tsigned) SOME GIRLS"
The Standard Furniture Co. has
come through handsomely with is
rubber-tired vans, is boxes of toys
Is toy carpet sweepers, which are
great for little girls who like Il
play house; "a dolls and IL toy
iron kettles.
The Star Is indebted to the City
Taxicab a. Auto Co., 116 Stewart
ST.. for the use of taxis on the oc
casion of the benefit dance a
Dreamland Friday night.
The candy people are the little
chimney kids" good friends. The
Star has had generous offers from
II. X. Schmoyer Co, the lmperia
Candy Co.. the Superior Candy q
Cracker Co., and the Queen Anne
Candy Co. The Nut House is send
!
ing 300 packages of sailed peanuts
The Roller roller rink, First ave
and Seneca St, viii give all of Tues
day nights receipts to Christmas
charity. dividing 1t between The
Star and two other Seattle papers
which are trying to make the day Z
cheerful one for less fortunate folks
Employees of the rink are donatins
their salaries for the entire day also
So, II you like to glide on rollers
spend the evening down at Rollers
These contributions to the
Christmas fund for "little-chimney
kids" have not previously been &C
| knOwledged,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

Councilman Goddard has prepar-
ed for Introduction at council Mon
day two bills. one providing that
the city engineers salary be raised
to $4,000 and the other providing
that an appropriation OF $1,000 be
made to employ an expert engf-
neer to determine the alleged
trouble at the Cedar river dam.
Goddard wants one or the other
bin passed.
He declares II the city gets a
$4,000 engineer, no experts need
ever be employed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
warrants for their arrest issued
They are also charged with Tile

gal voting By Snyder.
Four others accused OF casting
votes In their several precincts
without having acquired sufficient
legal residence. explained to Judge
Albertson Monday. He ruled they
we're within their rights when they
voted.
Up to noon Monday these seven
cases were the only ones consid
cred.
The hearing now on is prelimi
mar, TO n decision by Judge Albert
son As to whether there Is probable
cause for opening the ballot boxes
and ordering recount.
Attorneys for Mike Carrigan and
Krist Knudsen. who have been elect
cd by narrow margins on the face
OF the returns. claim that II was
only clerical error which makes II
appear that Ed Sheriff voted, and
that no such vote was really cast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

county commissioner.
Sheriff could not be located any.
whore In the city. Snyder told the
court
Two women who had voted In the
same precinct. and who had been
subpoenaed to appear In court Mon.
day morning. failed to show up. and
Judge Albertson ordered bench
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
Wholesale Jewelry Stock
to Be Sold at a Loss
Solid Gold and Gold Filled Jewy Thirty Fifty Cents on the Dollar

Because creditors pressing and because the Whcomb Jewe
Company wholesalers unable sell TO the local trade is compelled
its than wholesale The Disadvantages
location and the fact that the known to the retail trade
all make necessary cut the prices much possible
following sample give
the ewelry is TO be sold:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

Own your own home. It's
easy. Read the offerings in
STAR WANT ADS - then
choose.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

The Whcomb Jewely Company has been the wholesale ewy
business this city for the past and be relied upon back
advertisement the letter. This sacrifice
creditors who insisting immediate cash. The will
Christmas The offices
the Company the Pacific Block just the Yes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

Perfectly Satisfactory Teeth
That's the kind A. d. Rutan says
he got at the Regal Dentists. Read
bis statement:
ITO Whom 1t May Concern:
II have had several plates made
by well-known dentists of Seattle,
all OF which have been failure.
Il could not eat with any of them.
and talking without the plates slip
ping or dropping was out of the
question. AS last desperate
chance | accepted a recommends
ton from friend TO visit the Re-
gal Dentists. They made me a set
OF teeth that is perfectly satisfac-
tory In every way. | can talk and
eat now the same as when l had
my own teeth. so l naturally take
great pleasure In recommending
the Regal Dentists to any one in
need of dental service
Yours truly,
"A. ID. RUTAN,
1913 n. nth St, Seattle. WASH"
We can do Just as well for you
as we did for Mr.. Rutan.
Teeth pulled free each mornIno
from Q to 10. Guaranteed painless.
Regal Dental Offices
DR.. /. r. CLARK, MGR.
t4o5 Third Avenue
N. w. Corner Third and Union
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

CHECKS GROUP INSTANTLY
i You know Group IL dangerous And
k4ou should also know the sense % Sc
nurfty that comes from always having
Cley's Honey and Tar Compound IN the
|uss II cuts the thick mucus and
ars away the -phlegm. stops tho
tangiing cough and gives easy breathing
nd quiet sleep. Take II for coughs. colds.
cklfng throat. hoarsensss and for bron-
ehfal and Ia grippe coughs Contains
no opiates. Every user Is a friend. Bar
tells Drug Stores.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
Silk Petticoats
We have just received

We INV IUst F~Net
for the Christmas trade a
shipment OF cleverly made
silk petticoats. All the
new shades. One of these
Silk Skirts makes an excel
lent Christmas gift-$3qS
up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21

Special
Christmas
Prices

Furs maze an ideal Christmas gift. and
we are now offering very large assert
ment OF Scarfs Muffs and complete sets.
in mink. lynx. fox and in fact. all OF the
popular skins. The special prices in this
department give you an opportunity to
select most acceptable gift at a great
saving.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
Substantial Reductions
Throughout Our
Cloak and Suit Dept.

A Coat or Suit makes
valued Christmas present:
something that any woman
would greatly appreciate. he
sure aud visit our extensive
department. and take adyan.
tage OF the substantial reduc.
tions that we are offering on
this seasonabie merchandise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-21
Clever New
Waists

4 special showing OF new
arrivals in attractive Blouses, All the
newest ideas are reflected in this splendid
Christmas showing-S500 TO $3.50,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-09-02
Sisht Jap Warsllip.

san FRANCISCO. Sept. / Steam
ins slowly southwark. three-fun
relied warship resembling the Jap
aucse cruiser ldzumo was sighted al
-:3O a m. Yesterday IA miles due
Wes' of Cuos Bay. ore. by the steam
fhiI, Rose city, which arrived here TO-
day
The German cruiser Leipzig also
has three tunnels. but the Idzumo H. q
larger vessel Of different lines an
Passengers familiar with both were
positive no mistake in Identification
lad been made
Canadian naval authorities how
ever, have denied that either British
cr japanese wsrships arc south Of the
Canadian boundaries British vessels
Coutinrc to arrive and leave here
Without concern. The British consul
apparently is satisfied that he knows
the position Of the German cruisers.
The escape Of the Japanes. liner
Chiyo Maru SATURDAY night from a
lcstile cruiser. taken IN conjunction
with the arrival OF the Nurnberg in
Iicnolulu TO-DAY. established appruN-
mstely the position OF the Leipzig. She
must he about midway between san
Ffaucis. and Honolulu. huverins
over the trade route between America
aud the Orient
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-09-02
CALL MEXICAN ELECTIONS
VIII Name n New President in Mo-
ycInbCr.

MENICO CITY Sept General
elections have been called for No
rcmbcr Until these are held the
country will continue under military
rule
A cabinet meeting was held i'm
Chapultepec Castle last night but
neither President Carranla nor tho
ministers would make known the b.
icCt under discussion
Tie government today issued q de.
cree prohibiting the confiscation of
itopcrty by army officers, without q
signed order from General Carranza
Ihc decree also prohibits military ar
rests on a mere accusation, two ar-
CuSers bcing required. These accuscrs
It ust prove their charges against per
sons within ~ hours or suffer the
penalty which would result were the
acc used proven guilty. The decree is
considered necessary TO prevent scores
OF innocent persons being imprisoned
aud reckless cOnfiscHtion Of propert,.