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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice Of Contest

" T. :cS $. j Land nd. Office at Havre. Montana.
To lens kristiam Frederickson. OF West
You are he ceAKyL nG aAGaS that
S %he s aasre Asy did M M0qF9 sbra;a as 5 BIZ p 1si4,
applieation to contest and secure the
Ssnee1la. , Serial Gf X Se. o hs7m3ssts made e !zprii
NWA, section g.. township. 2s north,
r range : f eas 'bi Mo cdafsst m ss a1'a;ss and has as
said entryman has failed to establish
his residence on the aid land within
the ST. months Ttas and md one datday as REQUIRED
You are, therefore. further notified that
the said allegations will be taken by this
Hereunder without your further right
t S},a be oh heard ar a1 thsgsin Il either ytn fa, before 70 ~ th is
FOURTH publication Of this notice, as
shown below. your answer. under oath,
specifically meeting and responding to
these allegations of contest, or if you
fail within that time to file in this Of
nee due proof that you have served a
mail. If this service is made by the de-
livery of a copy of your answer to the
COItCStduI IL pelSOu,- PIOOl VI SUCH ser.
vice must be either the said contestants
written acknowledgment of his receipt of
the copy, showing the date of it's re-
ceipt, or the ffidavit of the person by
whom the delivery was made stating
when and where the copy was delivered;
If made by registered mail. proof of such
the person by whom the copy was mailed
stating when and the post office to which
it was mailed, and this affidavit must be
accompanied by the postmaster's re-
ceipt for the letter.
You should state in your answer the
name Of the post office to which you de-
sire future notices to be sent to you.
NJ. w. HUTCHINSON, Register.
Date of first publication March I, 1914.
Date of second publication March IA,
1914.
Date of third publication, March 81,
Date of fourth publication, March 20,
1914
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THE TURNING TIDE IN CHINA;
ST0RMy LIFE Of YUAN SH|H KA|
The New Republic Seems The President Suspect
on Verge of ed of Being a
Rebellion ReaCtiOnary

les, talked with his tongue in his cheek
and has been constitutional only when
it suited his purposes so to be.
Anyway, the president remains,
while the parliament. for the time be-
ing at least. has ceased to exist. Yuan
Shin Kai's life and previous expert
ences are hardly calculated to make
him a firm believer in a republican
form of government.
Once the trusted lieutenant Of two
soveretgns. one Of whom ranked
among the truly great, he nov holds
the destinies of the Chinese people in
his hand in place of the Manchu dy-
nasty, the representatives Of which
he forced to abdicate. Guilty Of the
basest treachery to the late Emperor
Kwang Hsu, he was. upon the death
Of that ruler, put under a decree of
death by the emperor's brother. Prince
Tsai Hsun, then regent. The sentence
was changed to one of exile. but ere
long the man once condemned to de
returned to send his imperial judge
to Punishment and himself to assume
the royal powers. if not the honors
and prerogatives.
When Yuan Shih Kai's history is
written the longest chapter must G
ter around his friendship with the
late empress dowager. TIE Hsi. who
recognized the ability of the man.
His betrayal of the Emperor Kwang
Hsu was due to his attachment to the
dowager. and by going to the support
of TIE Hsi with the division of 10000
Of the emperor's troops under his com
mand he made possible the coup d'etat
of 1893. when this Chinese Catherine
put Kwang Hsu in confinement and as
sumed the regency. For the ten years
subsequent to this event Yuan was the
main prop Of the empress %dowager's
reign. When in November. 1908, this
remarkable woman felt herself in the
death grasp Of incurable disease it
was Yuan Shin Kai. then a grand
councillor and guardian to the heir ap-
parent, who was called into the impe-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice Of Contest

Z: $. Land Office at Havre. Montana,
To Bruce Barlow, of Big Sandy, Mon
10" HERM&N KLiNGL iGat
Mhe s aSaye Aav DID on Fs5r;a as his pest ,s,t
application to contest and secure the
cancellation of your ohh9o%mestead. entry
18th. 1913, for sW,A (southwest quarter)
section 90, township ~ north, range 8
east, Montana meridian, and as grounds
tryman has been absent from said land
for more han six months last past; that
he has failed to establish his residence
upon said land within the six months
said default does now still exist
o are, therefore, further notified
this office as having beer confessed sSei By
you and your said entry will be can
celled hereunder. without your further
tight te be heard therein, either before
file in this office within. twenty days
after the FGuRTH publication Of this
spending to these allegations Of contest,
or il you fail within that time to file in
this office u proof that you have served
testant either in person or BY registered
mail. II this service IL made by the de-
livery of a copy Of your answer to the
contestant IN person, proof Of such SER
written acknowledgment Of his receipt Of
the copy, showing the date Of its receipt,
or the affidavit Of the person by whom
the delivery was made, stating when and
the copy was ~delfvered; IL a by
mail, proof Of such Service must
consist of the affidavit Of the person by
and the e' post stp ofti c%e1 to (which Which iit It wae m main
ed, and this affidavit must be accom-
panied by the postmaster's receipt for
the letter.
You should state in your answer the
name of the post office to which YOU de-
sire future notices to be sen to you.
NJ. w. HUTCHINSON, Register.
Date Of first publication March I, 1914.
Date of second publication March IA,
1914.
Date of third publication, March q,
1914.
Date of fourth publication, March %,
1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Proclamation Of Special Bond Election

Notice is hereby given that on Satur-
in Chouteau county. for the purpose Of
teaq shall Issue county bonds n the e sum \
payable in Twenty (20) years. and re-
interest at not to exceed six 60 per cent.
per. annum, for the purpose Of purchasing
High School for said County of Chouteau.
A resolution therefor having been duly
adopted by the Board of Chouteau Coun-
ty High School Trustees on December
Sd, 1918, and duly certified to the Board
of County Commissioners of ChOuteau
county.
The polls of which election will be open
at eight O'Clock in the morning and con-
tinue open until six o'clock in the al
ternoon of said day.
Dated March I'd, 1914.
G. c. IHMSEN,
Chairman Board of County Commits
sioners of Chouteau County, Montana.
J. LEE sEDGw1CK,
Clerk of the Board of County Commits
sioners of Chouteau county, Montana.
REWARD
And we do hereby offer a reward of
one hundred dollars for the arrest and
conviction of any person violating any of
the provisions of title w, Part /, of the
PEN Code. Such rewards to be paid
until the total amount hereafter expend-
ed for the purpose reaches the sum of
five thousand dollars.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18

YUAN sH1H KAI. PRESIDENT OF CHINA.
This parliament met for the first time
during last April. Later Yuan Shih Kai
when elected president unseated so
many members that both the senate
and the house of representatives were
deprived of quorums, and thus the par
liamentary organization, for the time
being at least, was broken down.
When America accorded recognition
to the republic Of China on May 3 last
1t was emphasized that the hand of
welcome into the family Of nations was
held out to the country through the
parliament. When the remainder Of
the powers on Oct. 6 extended their
tardy recognition Of the fact that the
newest of republics was fit and proper
to be accepted into the comfy it was
significantly indicated that the gracious
c~0ndescension was due solely and Who'll
~ to the man who was selected as
president.
In a word. America, with true repub-
ltcan spirit, ~signalized the establish
ment Of parliament as the.proper medi-
um for the embodiment Of republican
ideals. while the other powers which
have no particular use for popular rule
made it plain that the election Of Yuan
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
tor of the estate of Ernest l.. Schoberg,
deceased. to the creditors of, and all per-
sons having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the neces-
sary vouchers within four months after
the first publication of this notice, to the
said Albert Schoberg, at the offices of
IS, Conrad bank building, Great Falls.
Montana, in the county of Cascade.
ALBERT SCHOBERG,
Administrator of the estate of Ernest L.
Schoberg, deceased.
Freeman and Thelen, attorneys for the
estate of Ernest l.. Schoberg, deceased.
Dated Feb. rs, 1914.
Fist publication Feb. q, 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18

rial death chamber for the last coun-
ellis. Only N other man was so hon
ored-the scholar and grand old man
Of China. Chang Chihtung. now dead.
In the closing hours of TIE Hsi's life
was arranged the death Of the emper-
or. Kwang Hsu. whom she feared, for
the welfare Of China, to permit again
to assume the reins Of government. 1t
was Yuan who drew up the edict for
her signature naming the emperor's
brother. Tsai Chun. regent. and his
baby son, Pu vi. emperor. An hour
later and the empress dowager was
dead, but not until Kwang Hsu had
preceded her on the "f1owery Journey"
When the revolution broke out two
years ago and the Manchus were try
ing desperately to keep the central
government from tottering to its ruin
Yuan Shin Kai was sent for. This
happened only after every other expe-
dent had been exhausted. Yuan de-
layed, pleading illness as an excuse.
but finally. when he had been given
wide dictatorial powers. he left his
provincial home for the capital and
became the real head of the Chinese
government. A month later the regent
abdicated and. with the queen mother
and baby emperor, was sent into exile
on the border Of Mongolia. When the
victorious revolutionaries we're closing
about the prefecture Of Picking. Yuan
came to the front again. and during
the armistice that ensued he outgener-
aled DR.. Sun Vat Sen and was ap-
pointed provisional president. Later
he was elected by the parliamentary
national assembly the first president
of the Chinese people. 1t Is II strange
and daring game that this man has
played with an empire as a board and
rulers for pawns. He himself is u
strange mixture. His active life has
been a kaleidoscope of the traditions
OF old China mixed with the ideas OF
the modern civilizations Of the west.
His presidency has become practically
a dictatorship. and some believe that
he will try to lead China backward
and attempt to form II new dynasty
with himself as emperor.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice Of Election

council of the city of Fort Benton. county
of Chouteau. state of Montana. notice is
hereby given that at a regular annual
election to be held in h aid city of Fort
1914, there will be elected a mayor for a
term of two years; an alderman in the
first ward for a term of two years: ar
alderman for a term of two years in the
second ward: and an alderman in the
third ward for a term of two years.
The voting places for said election will
be as follows:
First ward-At the Choteau House.
Second ward-At the city council rooms.
Third Ward-At w. o. Dexter's dwell
ing house.
CHAS. H. GREEN, Mayor.
JOHN F. MURPHY, City Clerk.
Fort Benton, March Z, 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice for Publication

U. S. Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, March 5, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that
EDWARD o. OLSON,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who on Aug
ust 31st. 1910, made homestead entry,
serial No. ol56l5. for lots 8. 4. Els SWA.
and SEA, section Z. township u north,
ang east, Montana meridian, has
filed notice Of intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Herbert D.
Schmidt. Y. s.. Commissioner, at his Of
flee, at Fort Benton. Montana, on the
14th day of April. 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William O.. Hanson. Albert Helen, Carl
Holm and Maurice Il. Olson, all OF Fort
Benton, Montana.
r. n. SUTHERLIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice for Publication

U. s. Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, March 5, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that
ALBERT HELEN,
of Fort Benton. Montana. who. on Aug
ust 81. 1910. made homestead entry, SER
ial No. ol5614, for SWA. We SEN, sec
ton 9. and Ely sen, section s. township
q north, range Z east, Montana merid-
ian. has filed notice of intention to make
three year proof. to establish claim to
the land above described, before Herbert
Benton, Montana. on the 14th day OF
April. 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Fred eI''i Iembke ia"Io Wil niamar y. - M ctsS,.
add, all of Fort Benton. Montana.
Il. n. SUTHERLIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice for Publication

U. S. Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, March 5, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that
WILLIAM o. HANSON,
of Fort Benton, Montana. who, on Aug
ust 81, 1910. made homestead entry, SER
ial No. 015613, for NWA. WE NEK,
section .. and Ek NEA, section 5. town.
ship p north, range Z east, Montana
meridian. has filed notice of intention to
make three year proof, to establish claim
to h and above described. before Her.
his office at Fort Benton. Montana, on
the 14th day of April, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Albert Helen, Edward o. Olson, Fred
Lembke and William w. Mcdonald, all
of Fort Benton, Montana.
r.. N. SUTHERLIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice to Creditors

Estate of Chas. H. Rov,e deceased
Notice Is hereby given by the under
signed administrator of the estate OF
mas q Boyle, deceased. to the cred
ltors o. ana all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
mem Win the necessary vouchers within
zen nonths after the first publication of
tHls notlce, to the said administrator at
ms once IN Fort Benton, in the county
OF Chouteau, state of Montana.
Administrator of the estate of Chas.
H. Boyle, deceased.
Dated March 10, 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18

Shih Kai as president was their con-
ception Of what the handspring Of re.
pUblicanism should be.
Despite the significant and pointed
allusion made by e. 7. Williams in
his address to the president conveying
Americas recognition that America
believed in government Of the people,
by the people and for the people, and
the presidents wi response that the
republic Of China is founded on prin-
ciples of liberty and freedom which
are already deeply craven upon the
hearts Of the people," in addition to
the asseveration on this and other &C.
casions that he would always conform
with constitutional practices. Yuan
Ehih Kai has. in the eyes Of his crit.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, executor Of the last will Of Fran
els Atkisson, deceased, to the creditors
the said deceased, to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication Of this
State Bank, in Fort Benton. In the coun-
ty of Chouteau, state of Montana.
FRANCIS A.. FLANAGAN, Sr.,
Executor of the last will of Francis At
kissOn, deceased.
Dated Feb. "a, 1914.
First publication Feb. 81, 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Notice for Publication

L. S. Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, March 5, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that
CHARLES r. DECK,
OF Fort Benton, Montana, who, on Sep
TENDER q, 1909, made homestead entry,
serial No. Os303, for Sh NWA, NJ SWK
and sen, section 20. township "a north,
range s east, Montana meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make three year
proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before Herbert D.
Schmidt. U. s. Commissioner, at his Of
flee. at Fort Benton, Montana, on the 14th
day of April. 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
George w. Tope, Joseph Thorp, Morris
Latta and George H.. Stevens, all of Fort
Benton, Montana.
X. N. SUTHERLIN. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Isolated Tract
Notice for Public alton

y. 5; Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana. March 6, 1914.
Notice Is hereby given that, as direct
ed by the Commissioner of the General
Land Office, under provisions of Act of
congress approved March rs. 1912 go
Maude NJ. Miner. serial lie No. pos2ss4, we
will offer at public sale, to the highest
bidder, u at not less than $500 per
of April, 1914, at this office, the follow
ing tract. of land: NWA SWA, section
20. township "a north, range 8 east, Mon
ana meridian.
ANY persons claiming adversely the
above-described land are advised to file
their claims, or objections, on or before
the time designated for sale.
r.. N. SUTHERLIN, Register.
THOS. CORDIALLY, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Ewes For Sale

About 200 head of coarse wool ewes
for sale, three years old. Bred to
Hampshire bucks. to lamb May LIST.
Price $500 per head, delivered April !,
1914. Address
BRADY-COLLINS SHEEP CO..
LOnetree. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18

EX1CO is not the only repub-
lie that is going through trou-
blous times. A republic hav-
ing four or five times the pop
ulation Of the United States-the re-
public Of China-seems to be on the
verge Of a new rebellion. Great un-
rest, it is reported, prevails in the
southern. provinces, and Chang Hsun,
commander Of the Chinese government
troops at Marking. has proclaimed the
Independence of the province Of Kiang-
gu. Yuan Shih Kai, president Of China,
has practically become dictator, and
all power is concentrated in his hands.
he has but recently brought about a
termination Of the Chinese parliament.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Second hand Furniture Fof Sale

Folding bed, with full length beveled
mirror, in good condition; sideboard, ex-
tension dinning table, and other articles.
Inquire at this office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Cattle for Sale

A small bunch of stock cattle for sale.
Can be seen at ranch. For particulars
address
PAT CONNOLLY, Shonkin, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Situation Wanted

Man and wife want a situation on a
ranch. Address
C. A. FENNEL, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
For Sale

4 shire stallion, weighing 1900 pounds.
Will sell for cash or trade for cattle.
Address p. o. box 313, Fort Benton.
Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Horses for Sale

About fifty-fve head of well broken
saddle and work horses for sale at rea-
sonable prices. Can be seen at c. w
Buck ranch at LOstlake. Address
C. w. BUCK. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Farmer Wanted

Wanted-A man with farm experience
to take charge of a farm. Everything
furnished. For particulars apply to
NJ. w. TOBEY, HighwOOd, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Horses for Sale

One team of heavy work horses and
several work mares. al reasonable prices.
For particulars address NJ. 8. HOLDER
BAUM, Fort Benton, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18

Range from Bear
raw mountains eAs i.
ward - rost re.h
botwoen the MIX Ard
Missouri rivers. Al,>
south OF the w..
seuri river, betvs =
Arrow creek au
Shonkin Range
The Detroit times., 1914-01-19
DAUGHTER PLANNED
DEATH OF MOTHER
Galesburg Authorities Think
Girl Urged !Stepfathef 70
Stay Woman

GALESBURG Il, Jan. l9.-Robert
Higgins. ol North Henderson. was an
rested today and Julia Flake. his
pretts i5-yen-old stepdaughter. are
being closely questioned. n an in
vestigotiou vi thc mysterious killing
or Mrs Robert Flake Higgins, the &C.
custd man wife, on Jan. D.
Mrs. Higgins was shot 10 death ia
her home when only Higgins. who is
her second husband. and Julia. a
daughter by a first husband. were
present Higgins and tnc girl told
the coroner THAT the former was
cleamue sun and Flat ID vas ac.
cidcn'ally discharged Tho iup eX-
onerated Higgins OF an blame.
W Ernst uncle oi toe girl. un.
covered sensational evidence When
ne secretly presented 90 tho states al
torney last Monday letters alleged
20 have been written py the young
school girl last fax, suggesting that
he Kill her mother and receive part
OF the 200 estate Tie gin under.
went a severe griliing all day sunday
in the prosecutors Office and detec-
tiyes were dispatched 10 Henderson
today. 10 arrest Higgins
The prosecutor theory is said to
be that the girl was infatuated with
her stepfather. and that her mother
discovered these evidences OF affec.
ton, furnishing motive cor pos.
sible crime.
The Detroit times., 1914-01-19
SIX DEMOCRATS
GET COMMITTEE
CHAIRMANSHIPS
Dingeman Takes Good Care of
Members of Party Who
Supported Him
FRIENDS OF MINE AND
COMPETENT MEN" ME SAYS
Aid. Allen, Defeated for Council
President, Heads City Leg
islatiOn Board

President Harry j. Dingeman. OF
the common council. has established a
new precedent by honoriug the six
Democratic members of the council
with committee chairmanships rms
reason for DONG this is two-fold. hrst.
because the Democratic aldermen sup
ported him in his fight with Ald Al
bert +. Allan for The presidency ani.
secondly because he believes that the
time has come to separate party poll.
ties from the business affairs Of the
council
Aid OBrien. an old-lne Democrat
will be chairman OF the committee on
claims and accounts. and AID. JakeI.
Ninth ward Democrat, draws the chair.
manship OF the committee on parks
and hpuleyards. while his colleague.
Aid. Move, replaces Aid Field, Repub-
lican. as the head oi the committee on
taxes. Aid Skryzcki gets the chair
manship OF the pLbhc lighting com
mittee Aid. DeGalan will head the
committee on judiciary, and Ala.
Schemanski the committee on printing.
81 believe these men are entitled
TO chairmanships regardless Of their
party politics. said President Dinge-
man Il expect 10 be criticised by
some for taking care, OF the Demo
Gratis, but they are all friends OF mine
and competent men
AID. Schultz, who refused 10 support
his colleague for president OF the
council. will not draw committee
chairmaaship and Will not receive any
important committee assignments
Aid. Gilman. under Indictment on a
graft charge will head the important
committee on franchises. Gilman has
attended but two or three council
meetings since he got into trouble.
He was present the night OF the cleo
ton and east his vote for Dingeman.
Gilman assured Dingeman when the
craftsmanship was t1ldered him that
he intended to resume his seat in the
council ami again 1ecome active III
the business affairs OF that body AID.
liindle, also inyol' ed In the alder
manic graft scanda.. will be taken care
OF on committees, but as he supported
Allan for the presidency he does not
draw chairmanship.
President Dingeman has given his
rival, Aid. Ala. the chairmanship OF
the committee on charter and city leg
islation All of the aldermen who
voted for Dingeman draw committee
chairmanships. The full list OF com
mittee charmanshlps follows.
Ways and means. Vernon. claims and
accounts O'Brien. Judiciary. DeGalan,
franchises Gilman, public utilities,
Lodge. grade separation, owen
streets. Heating. fire protection case;
house or correction. Thompson. public
buildings Guthard; sewers, Rutter,
taxes Move; street openings. Fret
wald; printing. Schemanski. markets
and pounds, Knapp. public lighting.
Skryzcki, hcalth and city hospitals,
Barnett licenses, WarteIl liquor regu-
lation. Burton parks ana boulevards.
Jakel. ordinances. Littleheld rules.
Bliel city and charter legislation Al
Ian. bridges Behlow