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

line is being patrolled for several
miles in the hope of capturing the
robbers II they attempt to cross tho
5.rder into the United States.
Vancouver, B. c., March 1O.-After
a running u fight of half an hour
provincial police and a citizens posse
have surrounded tia five Montenc
srins who held up the Abbotsford
branch OF the Royal Bank of Canada
this morning settin:; away with $1,000
and $4,000 in bills. It is expected that
the late afternoon will see . Dattle be.
tween the police and the robbers.
Wnen the thieves fed from the VII.
lage OF Abbot.f"rd with tie posse and
tie police in pursuit they dropped
rearly $1,000 in bills along the road.
Abbotsford is 40 miles from Vancou-
YER. Special police went out to the
scene from here in automobiles.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
To Electrify the Milwaukee

Butte, March lie. A. Goodnow,
assistant to President Earling of the
Milwaukee railway, is here today max
ing arrangements for the beginning of
work to electrify the first division Of
that railroad. Mr.. Goodnow announc-
ed that the work of identification
will be in charge of E. Beeuwkes, an
electrical engineer of New York. Of
fees from which the work will be car
ried on are to be established in Butte
before April /, at which date opera
lions will be started from Deer Lodge
eastward to Three Forks. The cleo
%trification of the entire division Avery
to Harlowtown, will be completed, he
said by January l, 1918. The unit
of the work from Deer Lodge to Three
Forks will be in operation by January
/, next year. Mr.. GoodnOw also an
nounced that a new passenger depot
to cost 1925, 900 will be erected here
within the year. 1t will be used joint
ly with the Milwaukee and the Butte
Anaconda & Pacific.
The Milwaukee chief stated tina
no extension work would be carried
on this year, but the company would
devote it's energies to maintaining ant
building depots on it's extension lines
already operating.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Affecting Homesteaders

Washington, March 1O.-The inter
ior department has issued an order by
which homestead settlers on lands
withdrawn under the Chinook divi.
sion of the Milk river irrigation pro.
ject will be permitted to complete
their entries and obtain patent if they
will carry out the provisions of the
homestead laws and join the local
water users association subscribing
their lands as o o as water is avail
able from the project. Settlers whose
lands r embraced in the general OF,
der of withdrawal declining to enter
the water users association will be
unable to acquire title as the depart,
ment will not revoke the order OF
withdrawal as to their lands.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Carranza Assures Protection

Washington, March 11.-Consul
Simpsich at Nogales, reported to the
state department today that he had
assurances from Carranza that lives
and property of Americans and other
foreigners would be protected, and
that all molestation of foreigners
would be avoided throughout the No
gales district.
Carranza issued the orders on Con
sui Snapshots protest, under instruc'
lions from Secretary Bryan protesting
against rebel depredations on George
Beveridge's ranch and the Ganahl
Hacienda in the Nogales district
Carranza promised further that there
will be no more assaults like tina,
one on the son of Silas King at Caco
The authorities at Tampico have
promised the immediate release o.
an American of the name of Byrd hel(
near that city.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
SUGAR Beets in Montana

Since the announcement, several
weeks ago, by the management of the
sugar factory at Billings, that the com.
pany would contract for the beet crops
this year at a figure SO cents below
the price paid last year, eastern Mon.
tana papers have contained editorials
and contributions by beet growers and
soil experts, all of which amount to
a broad hint that sugar beets impov.
erish the soil and that there is no
money in the crop.
One result of the announcement by
the factory management has been q
determination on the part of several
beet growers to apply their energies
and utilize their lands in the cultiva.
ton of crops which contain no beets.
1t has been announced in the Clark's
Fork valley. one of the most fertile
sections in Montana, that many farm
ers who have for three or four years
made a thorough trial at beet culture,
will raise grains and root vegetables
on land which for three years has
been given over entirely to the grow
ing of sugar beets.
Eastern Montana is an empire in it.
self, and there are thousands and
thousands of acres adapted to the sue
cessful cultivation of sugar beets. The
Billings factory will. in all probability
succeed in its endeavor to encourage
as many farmers as will be required
to raise beets enough to keep the big
mill running to capacity during the
manufacturing season. Nevertheless,
many who have sending beets to the
mill will henceforth send grist to an.
other mill or ship vegetables to mar
ket.-Anaconda Standard.
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The River Press
Published erery Wednesday Morning
bp the Rirer Press Publish
ing Company.
INTENSIVE FARMING IN CHINA

Agriculturists the world over are
taking a deep interest in the methods
employed by Chinese farmers whereof:
they raise three times as much wheat
on a given space as is grown today by
the most intensive methods practiced
in the United States or Europe.
While the Chinese method would
hardly be practicable in the western
hemisphere, their devotion to inten'
sive agriculture and their patience are
we'll worth a close study of their meth
DDS. Not only do they apply their
plan to wheat, but every crop is treat
ed likewise.
One of the remarkable statements
given to show the forcibleness of this
method is that which claims 20 grains
of wheat have been made to produce
700, 900 in one year. The method con-
sists in preparing seed beds in widely
spaced lines on exceedingly mellow
land. At the end of two months the
farmer divides the tufts that spring
from each grain and he replants each
one of these rooted shoots separ-
ately. He hoes and earths up these
plants many times. The system is
not new, rather it is an ancient one
used by the Chinese for centuries.
While the American farmer throws
broadcast handfuls of grain on the
narrowed earth, offering rich pastur-
age to %pillaging birds and rodents. the
Chinaman, after furrOwing the earth
with his wooden plowshare without
turning it, crumbles each lump in his
hand until it is as fine as powder.
This done, at planting time he walks
slowly down each furrow with a drill
in hand.
The sower pushes the drill in front
of him, inclining it to right and left,
so that at each movement 1t releases
a single grain into the furrOw. And as
these grains are released he covers
and tramps them down sOlidly with
either foot.
Each grain is planted from is to 20
inches from it's neighbor and at the
end of a few weeks termination has
begun. When the young plant is 10
to II inches high there are innumer'
able shoots emanating from it. The
farmer covers each by careful hoeing,
thus raising the level of his burrows
several inches.
Each stock soon has Is to 20 new
stalks shooting off from it and these
are the direct child of a single grain
One grain has been known to produce
800 to 400 shoots. These shoots the
Chinaman carefully detaches and sets
out in other plots.
For intensive farming the Chinese
ity on earth. Their methods would b.
impracticable here, but for sheer abb
fly to obtain from the small space O
ground the greatest yield they hav'
no peers.-NeW York Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
PATRIOTISM IN PUBLIC LIFE

Patriotism is as really manifested
through faithful and efficient dis
charge of the eXacting duties OF pub
lie Office as by serving ones country
in war and dying on the field of bat
tie, says the Spokesman-Review. We
have plenty and to spare of martial
patriotism. We have little and none
too much of that costly and difficult
patriotism which freely gives of it's
time and strength to the service OF the
state in public life and public office.
What America most needs today in
its civic life is hosts of business men
who are ready at the call of duty to
make sacrifices and enter public life
and accept public Office. There are
multitudes of such men-capable, eff
icient, equipped, intelligent and up,
right-who know their duty in this
matter and yet refuse every a OF
society of the state upon them for the
public service to which it is entitled.
They are long on criticism of public
officials honestly and earnestly en-
deavOring to discharge civic duties to
the best of their ability; but they are
short of the genuine and applied pa
triotism that inspires and compels
good citizens to take part in holding
Office.
The loss to the country from this
failure of such otherwise good citizens
is a great and greivous loss. 1t has
much to do with generating the cor
ruption, %ineficiency and unintelli
gence in government business o
which American business men com
plain. If they wish to have good gov
eminent they must themselves cease
to make their own business, their pr1
vate interests and personal comfort
the center and be-all of their activities
They must make up their minds t
take part in public life and stand rea
dy, if need be, to make sacrifices an
accept public office.
Washington, whom it is the practic
of such gentlemen to praise as a
ideal American, had the biggest bus
ness interests of any man of his tim
in America and personally preferre
the quiet of private life to the mil
tary career or public Office. But q
the call of duty to his country he III
hesitatingly sacrificed his financis
prosperity and his ease. Every bus
ness man should in his degree be sue
a Washington and remember til
warning:
Ill fares the land, to Fastening ill
prey,
Where wealth accumulateS and me
decay.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18

Blank forms for making annual re-
ports of corporations on sale at the
River Press office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
THE MYSTERY CLEARED
The Cody Of Vergara Recovered by
Parties in Pay Of Widow

Washington. March 1O.-Compre-
hensive reports from Major Genera,
Bliss at San Antonio from American
Consul Garrett, at Laredo. received at
the state and war departments today,
cleared up the mystery concerning the
delivery on American soil of the body
of Clemente Vergara, the American
horse dealer. The reports satisfied,
Off C that no act had geen commit
ted by national or state agents in vio-
latiOn of Mexican sovereignty.
The finding of the body of Vergara
has had the result of advancing the
prosecution of the claim against the
Huerta government for reparation and
today Secretary Bryan transmitted the
report from Consul Garrett to Charge
O'Shaugnessy in Mexico City.
1t is understood that the primary
purpose Of this is to disprove the
original allegation of the Mexican fed.
eral commander at Nuevo Laredo,
that Vergara had made his escape
from captivity and joined the consti-
tutiOnalists.
With the body in evidence, as soon
as the facts as to the character of
Vergara's fatal wounds are developed
by the investigation Governor Col
quit of Texas is making, Mr.. .O'Shaug-
messy will be prepared to call upon
General Huerta to redeem his promise
to punish the federal officials who
killed Vergara.
Laredo, Texas, March 1O.-Reports
that Clemente Vergara, the Texas
ranchman who was lured across the
border into Mexico and killed had
been tortured before he was slain,
was exploded here, when an examin-
alton of the body by state officials dis,
closed that Vergara's left hand had
not been burned, as Captain J. J.
Sanders of the state rangers had re-
ported officially.
The examination was made by State
Adjutant General Henry Hutchings in
the presence of American Consul A.
B. Garrett, Captain Sanders and 9th.
ers.
1t was Mrs. Clemente Vergara, the
widow who paid the $40O for recovery
of her husbands body, Sunday morn.
ing. j. S. Hill, Vergara's brother-in.
law employed the men who comprised
the EXPEDITION acting, it is said as the
widows agent.
These facts were admitted here to.
day on receipt of news that official
dispatches had been received from
Washington and that Hills connec
ton with the affair had been made
public there.
The m of the men who got the
body of Vergara are being kept secret
for fear some of them might be kill
ed. Some of the party live in Mexico
and others close to the boundary line
Hill said they all left the city imme
diately after receiving pay for theil
work.
Consul Garrett said he did not know
the names of the men.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18

sons masterful personality and atti'
tude. First. he knows what he wishes
and, second he is determined to get
it, and his party associates are con-
WINGED of both facts. OF course crit
icism. threats of insurgency and pro-
family under the breath are present
in the democratic Hobbies, and prOph'
cts are not few who predict that the
break is coming soon. But l think
not.
The people. or at least the rank and
file of his party, sympathize with the
president. They are pleased with his
success in putting his measures
through. The members of the oppo'
site party, may, and generally do, dis
approve his economical and financial
policies, but they do not ask or well
come obstruction to them. 1t is a
real satisfaction to one who knows
the atmosphere of Washington to note
the success of a strong character in
the White House in dealing with the
situation and improving the oppor'
tunity it offers.
AS the administration ear on, as
the patronage is largely distributed,
as the wounds increase that are in
evitably inflicted by decisions that
cannot be avoided, the factional oppo-
sition in the party will increase, and
tend to show itself in the open. But
if the policies of the administration
embodied in the statues do not quick
ly prove to be injurious to the coun-
try, l cannot think insurgency will
amount to anything substantial. The
party is proud of itself in its wise
course, and it will not depart much
from it until the country at the polls
shall indicate disapproval of what has
been done.
feel as if l could view the matter
from a judicial standpoint. l rejoice
in the existence of a situation in
which the party in power is fulfilling
it's promise made in the platform, and
is doing so by following the guidance
of the head of the party, who is charg'
ed by the people with the party's re-
sponsibility.
In saying all this l am not intending
to express approval of what is being
done on it's merits. But l hope l am
enough of a sincere believer in our
representative system of popular gov
eminent to acquiesce in the judgment
of the people expressed in a national
election, and to wish to see that judg
ment faithfully carried into law and
executive action. Upon the result the
parties will doubtless go to the coun
try and discuss the wisdom of the
policies promised and executed, and
invite a consideration of them in the
light of the event.
In the meantime a fair opponent O.
the administration will be glad tt
have the dominant party act as a uni
do the things pledged, and be respon
sible for them. That is clean cut
That is sportsmanlike.-W. H. Taft, il
Saturday Evening Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Prize for Montana Wheat

Some Montana wheat grower who
exhibits quality stuff at the Montana
state fair next fall, September 21-26
inclusive, will pull down as a prize a
81, 400 automobile, brand new, and able
to clip off the miles with the best Of
them.
The prize winning wheat from the
state fair will be taken to the Pana-
ma-Pacific exposition at San Francis
co to help make the Montana booth
revel in the grain for which it holds
worlds honors. The Cartercar. the
auto selected for this prize. retails for
$1,4OO, and is the latest model num-
Der seven touring car, five passen'
gers, with the highest class of work.
manship throughout, completely equip.
ped with electric starting and lighting
devices.
A premium Of this worth and mag
nitude has never before been given
away by any state fair and the fact
that the entry has been made so easy
and simple gives every farmer in the
state of Montana an opportunity tc
compete for it. All that is required is
five sheaves of wheat, any kind, and
three bushels of threshed wheat from
the same field and of the same variety
The Cartercar automobile is just one
of the few of the many special pre-
miums that the state fair is Offering
this year and it is announced that by
the time the regular premium cata
logue is published that the offerings
Of 1913.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Bank Robbers Corraled

B%ellingham, March 10.-Seven arm
ed men held up the bank at Abbots.
ford. b. c.. three miles north of Su-
mas, on the international boundary
line a few minutes after the bank was
opened this morning and got away
with gold and currency estimated at
$4,000. After holding up the bank the
bandits ran south without firing a
shot. 1t is believed that they made
their escape in an automobile. Posses
were organized Immediately at Alb
botsfOrd and Sumas and the boundary
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
Ex.PREslDENT AND SUCCESSES

Never before, in its recent history
certainly, has the democratic party
exercised such self-control. 1t is due
to the circumstances and to Mr.. Will
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-18
James Bryce while they tackled wis
count" to his name.

to match thc;" clothes. n.h%t aI t.,
lM.n heaus wearing:
The Forrest City times., 1914-03-27

turn until-tonight," she replied, a
hoarse note creeping into her voice
lie did not meet me on my return.
His brother Leslie came to the dock
He-he said that Challis, who came
back from Europe two weeks ahead
OF me, had been called to St Louis on
very important business My husband
had been living at his club, l under
stand That is all can tell you sir"
Il see, said the coroner. gently
He opened the door for her and she
passed out. a number of men were
grouped about the throbbing motor
car. They fell away as she APP
preached, silently fading into the
shadows like so many vast, unwhole-
some ghosts The sheriff and Drake
came forward.
This man will go with you. ma
dam, said the sheriff, pointing to an
unsteady figure beside the machine
He is the only one who will under.
take il They're all played out, you
see. He has been drinking. but only
on account of the hardships he has
undergone tonight You will be QUITE
safe with Morley"
No Snow was falling, but q bleak
The Forrest City times., 1914-03-27

SPAR came through her lips, ending In
sob.
SO far as that" she murmured.
Then she drew herself up with a fine
show Of resolution. But l must not
stop here. Thank you"
Watt cried the other. The girl
turned to her once more. Isis IT
matter Of life or DEATH"
There was long silence Yes. I
must find my way there 1t is-death -"
Sara Wrandall laid her heavily
gloved hand on the slim fingers that
touched the tire
Listen to me-" she said. a shriu
note of resolve ringing in her voice
i am going to New York. Won't
you let me take you with me-"
The girl drew back wonder and an.
prehension struggling for the n asterv
OF her eyes.
But am bound the other way. To
the inn. ] must go on"
Come with me, said Sara Wrandau
nrmiy You must not go back there.
know what has happened there
The Forrest City times., 1914-03-27
TheHOllOW
ID 3 Of Her Hand
George Barr MoCutCheOn
COoNrnGHy /2l2 BY GEORI[ q

wind blew meanly. The air was free
from particles of sleet; wetly the fall
of the night chung to the earth where
ii had fallen.
IF he will guide me to the Post
road, that is all | ask, said she hur-
riedly. Involuntarily she glanced up
ward. The curtains in an upstairs
window were blowing inward and a
dim light shone out upon the roof OF
the porch She shuddered and then
climbed up to the seat and took her
place at the wheel.
A few moments later the three men
standing in the middle of the road
watched the car as it rushed away.
BY George, she's a wonder!" said
the sheriff
The Forrest City times., 1914-03-27
M /2L2 BY RODD, Hf1AD g., COf134/T>

!
der the most trying of conditions?
Sharply there came to her mind the
question: was she the only one abroad
/ in this black little world? What OF
the other woman? The one who was
being hunted? Where was she? And
what of the ghost at her heels?
The car bounded over railroad
crossing. She recalled the directions
given by the man at the station and
hastily applied the brake. There was
another and more dangerous crossing
hundred yards ahead. She had been
warned particularly to take it care
fully as there was a sharp curve In
the road beyond
Suddenly she damned down the
emergency brake, a startled exclama-
ton falling from her lips. Not 20
feet ahead, In the middle of the road
and directly in line with the light of
the lamps, stood black. motionless
head was lowered and whose arms
| hung Imply at her sides
The woman in the car bent forward
over the wheel, staring hard. Many
| seconds passed At last the forlorn
| object in the roadway lifted her face
and looked vacantly into the glare OF
the lamps. Her eyes were wide-open,
her face a ghastly white
Cod in heaven struggled from the
stiffening lips of Sara Wrandall. Her
fingers frightened on the wheel.
She knew This was the woman,
The long brown ulster, the limp,
huttering veil? "A woman about your
size and figure, the sheriff had said.
The figure swayed and then moved
few steps forward Blinded by the
lights, she bent her head and shielded
her eyes with her hand the better to
glimpse the occupant OF the car.
Are you looking for me- she cried
out shrilly, at the same time spread
ing her arms as if in surrender 1t
was almost a vail
Mrs Wrandall caught her breath.
Her heart began to beat once more.
Who are you? What do you want >"
she cried out, without knowing what
she said
The girl started She had not ex-
pected to hear the voice of a woman
She staggered to the side of the road,
out of the line of light.
IL beg your pardon she cried
1t was like wall of disappointment
i am sorry to have stopped you"
Come here" commanded the other