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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-01-29
TURNED PROM OTTER.

Not long ago Governor Steun-
enberg was interviewed by Salt
Lake Tribune reporter, and is
quoted as saying that call the
large irrigation works in Idaho
are in healthy and prosperous
condition" t is disheartening to
think that Governor Steunenberg
made that statement, unless it
was intend ed to have favorable
influence abroad upon one of the
Several enterprises" in which he
is interested and which needs a
little blowing up to prevent
asphyxiation. Certainly his ex-
cellency had no reference to the
Payette canal, or the Sebree
Canal or the Phyllis, or the
Caldwell, or the Ridenbaugh,
each Of which is directly under
the gubernatorial eye, and neither
of which pays one half of one per
cent. on cost of construction.
Possibly the Governors newness
as a large promoter of industrial
enterprises causes him to see in
rose colofed hues the gloomiest
prospect. His disposition must,
indeed, have taken a most opti-
rnistic turn if he sees visions of
health and prosperity in enter
prises which are in the last stages
of collapse. However, there is
no accounting for the view of
things taken by man who stands
on platform which pledges a re-
dUction of salaries and then We
toes bill enacted for that pur-
pose. The Governor, it appears
Was in Zion looking after his rail
road interests. When his prede-
cessor, w. ]. Mcconnell, went to
Salt Lake it was the regular habit
Of the Democratic press and its
ciaqueurs to announce a special
political conference with George
Q. and other ecclesiastical poten-
Lates. But is not the Governor de- |
veloping 'tinterests" with remark
'blessragidity considering how in '
aocent Of them he was a year ago;
and are not his relations with
capitalists and corporations a lit 4
lie thick for a Red Drago eater? 5
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-01-29
HIS LAST WILL AND TESLA
MENT.

The Hon. Fred T. Dubois re-
Gently took brief respite from
his missionary labors in behalf of
the ex-Queen of the Cannibal Is
lands, in order 10 define his political
status, locally. The gentleman
finds it expedient to publish fire.
quent bulletins to the end that his
friends may know, for the mo-
ment, where he is at. According
TO the latest announcement, the
distinguished diplomat is in the
act of immolating himself on the
altar of 10 to I, and offer up the
remains of his political career as
a sacrifice to free coinage. This
exhibition of patriotism almost
ranks with that of the man who
was willing to sacrifice all his
wife's relations to preserve the
Union. Mr.. Dubois says: 81
believe the Silver Republican is
the strongest party in Idaho.
They should use their strength
for the purpose of advancing the
full restoration of silver; and not
for the advancement of individ-
uals." When we remember
that the Silver Republican party
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-01-29

Senator Shoup was asked how
he could be a bi-netall;st and re-
main with the Republican party,
to which he replied: 'If a sen
ator's principles and convictions
are to be changed by the wind
which emanates from Unthink :
ing critics and highest concep-
tons of patriotic duty honestly
performed are to be made the
football Of political opponents
who misconstrge the motive of
his action, why then, it seems 10
me, that such senators would be
rather uncertain quantities when
occasion demanded fearless ac-
ton in the interest of all the peo-
pie. No, sir, we cannot all see
questions alike, yet believe that
every honest man ia public life,
irrespective of party, has the
same high purpose in view, aad
that 10 10 secure such legislation
as will result in the happiness
and prosperity of his fellow
csuntrymen. We may differ
widely as TO the means to be
in securing this happy |
result. To me the Republican
party has always appeared to be
he best means thro' which to at
ain this end" -Genesee News.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-01-29
AA.P.T.L.

The Americas Protective Tariff League
. national OrQsnizatiOn advocating
+" PrstsGtiSa to American Labor and
EAdSstry" q explained BY its constitu-
ten, as fellows:
"Ths SAiost - this Assrus ShaIl bo TO protect
American 6bOV BY tABiff On imports which shall
Adequately SSSuPS American industrial produeta
aGainst ne SSmpstitSn Of FSrSiER labor"
ThHsrO srs 40 PsSSsnal or private
profits ia connection with the organiza-
ton and itissustained by memberships.
contributions and the distribution Of it's
PublcRtisOR.
FIRBT: cSFRsspShSsnss u Seiieited regardinR
I" Membership and Official csrrssp ondsnts. y
SEcoAB: We need and welcome contributions.
"hsthsr small or large. - eur cause.
THIRD We publish q large line Of documents
covering all phasas Of the Tariff question. Com
petS Sey viii DO mailed " any address for 80 osnts
FOURTH: Send postal card REQUEST for free
sample copy ~ the - American Economist, +"
Address WilbuP T. WGksmsn, General seorotaTv.
'B6 Vast aed Street. Now VStk.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-01-29

is the private properly Of his am
bassadorship; that it was con
structed for his isdividual adj
vancement, and that heretofore It
has had no excuse for existence
save 10 glOrify his name, we may
form some conception of the be-
nevolent spirit which inspired this
last viii and testament. In the
light of MIR. Dubois performan-
ces during the last campaign, this
exhibition of self abnegation, if
sincere, is a truly pathetic ex-
posure Of the ravages which time
and defeat have wrought in the
midst of his ambition. Eighteen
months ago he was alternately
in arms and in tears against any
advancement of silver which did
not include his own aggrand;se-
ment. He thought then that 10
to without Fred Dubois in the
Senate would be calamity
greater than he could bear or the
country endure. OF the two he
honestly believed that his own
discontinue was greater disas-
ter to the Nation at la-,ge than
was the defeat of Organism and
free silver. The SiIve~ Repub-
licans, consciously or otherwise, |
took the same melancholy view.
But M. Dubois has had oppor- |
tunity for reflection and has i'm
proved his understanding. Then,
the words of his mouth were,
"Verily, verify it is so; for thus
sayeth |, and whatsoever / say is,
and whatsoever l will, must be.
And thereupon the Silver Re
Publicans piously kinked tbs
left knee in concert and ex-
Amen! Now, Mr.. Du-
Oois says, 81 believe, or so it APP
pears" which is in him display
Of modesty quite as becoming as
unprecedented. The principal
difficulty he will encounter will be t
n having himself taken seriously. t
'eoPle are SO given over to
kePticism in these days, and
here is something irresistibly
:omical in the thought that Fred q
dubois will sacrifice his individu- .
1 advancement for the benefit of y
cause. We earnestly hope he Il
will be able to maintain the CRAWL :
VI MS own CountenanCe during a
ne performance. Unless in an =
ncommonly melancholy mood, n
'e doubt if he can declare that :,
e believes the Silver Republi- h
an is the strongest party in Ida h
o without going into convul- ;,
ons. Such an absurdity would .,
iscompose the gravity of NOR o.
ue, Again, he says, appear e,
noes indicate that the silver =;
'rces will stop fighting for Off Of
IS, Mr., Dubois must write a 70
ook. AS humorist, M. Quad q,
touch him, and as a dis in
overer of rare and curious phen- ~
nena Darwin should not be -
entioned in the same day. Sill Is
er Republicans stop seeking u
tice-JOshua, where art thou? 81,
inally, Mr.. Dubois enjoins the :,
of hostilities over de- &,
net issues and admonishes the h.
lthtul to leave the Sbsiquies to in
e departed ghosts. We COM h.
end him for desiring tn burv A.
e past. 1t indicates that the Ia,
'ocess of evolution, though fitful ~
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

grains. A wound near the temple also showed some discoloration aboutit from powder burns, and the hair about a bullet hole in the top of the head was singed.
 Dr. Edmund Bunnell assistant police surgeon, saw Hoffman a few minutes before he died at the hospital, and af- ter death had occurred he examined the wounds. His description of the injuries was similar to that of Dr. Kearneys. The witness was then asked as to his experience in treating gunshot wounds, and after he had replied that it covered a wide range in many of the city's hos pitals, he was asked if, in his opinion, the injuries to Isaac Hoffman could be self-inflicted.
 Judge Murphy objected to the ques- tion, holding that such a point was for the jury to determine. The objection was sustained.
 The witness was asked if he had ever experimented with a weapon, similar to the one used in inflicting the wounds that caused Hoffman's death, to deter mine at what distance powder marks would be caused.
 The witness replied that he had, us- ing a cadaver for subject. With the pistol a half inch from the object a jagged hole was made by the bullet and powder stains were made about two inches in diameter about the wound. The outside limit of powder
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whereas it had been proven that Isaac Hoffman was in Sacramento on that date.
 Judge Carroll Cook decided to admit the testimony. He said it had been ad- mitted by stipulation, in the first in- stance, and that it tended to show a lack of authority on the part of Figel to sign Hoffman's name. It was at best circumstantial evidence of the offenses charged. Besides, a demand need not be proven in cases where the party has not in the: first place the established right to retain the sums of money com ing into his possession.
 When the case was called in the afternoon the attorneys for the defense called the surgeons of the Emergency Hospital as witnesses, and it was ap- parently the purpose to show that the wounds that caused Hoffman's death could have been self-inf1icted.
 Dr. J. F. Kearney, who dressed the wounds, was particularly asked as to the powder marks that were about the wounds made by the bullets that were fired into Hoffman'S head.
 J. Mogan, the steward of the hospital answered to the game line of question ing. There were three wounds, he said on the left side of the head, one in the cheek, that had a ring of powder burns about it, and inside the mouth where the bullet came through the cheek, were tattoo marks of powder
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
FRED BELL
 A BENEDICT
Son of the Late Millionaire Married at Redwood
 City.
Miss Lillian MOulton of New York Is the Happy
 Bride.

Thomas Fred Bell son of the late Millionaire Bell of San Francisco, was married at Redwood City yesterday af- ternoon to Miss Lillian Moulton of New York
 The ceremony, which seems to have been intended as a surprise to the groom's friends and acquaintances, was very quiet and unpretentious, the knot being tied by Justice of the Peace Han non of Redwood City.
 The groom is well known in this city, and he has been a prominent figure in the litigation which has arisen in his family since the death of his father. His latest appearance in court was when he brought suit in Judge Coffey' s court to oust, his mother, Mrs. Theresa Bell, from the guardianship of the Bell estate alleging her incompetence and charging her with being unduly inf1u- enced by Nanny Pleasant. It will be remembered that on taking the stand in this case Mrs. Bell disowned Fred as her son, claiming that she had merely raised him as one of her own children at the request of her husband.
 Bell drove to Redwood City with a couple of his friends-a woman and a man-and shortly after noon the cere- mony took place. The only witnesses to the marriage were the couple by whom he was accompanied from the city, The newly welded couple left Redwood City shortly after the cere- mony.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
A PLEASANT CONCERT. The California Girls Training Home Given a Benefit at the Palace
 Maple Room.

The benefit entertainment for the California Girls Training Home that was given in the Maple Room of the Palace Hotel last evening was well at tended, and the musical programme rendered met with hearty appreciation and much applause. Flowers were passed up so often that at one time, when Miss Ida Lee had finished her third encore, the stage looked more like a June garden than a portion of a con- cert hall.
 The following ladies and gentlemen took part in the programme: Miss R. Levison, Miss Ida Chase Lee, Mime. Breitschuck Marquardt, Signor A. Ma siero, John Marquardt, Emil Cruells.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
DOHRMANN APPRECIATED.
The Directors of the Merchants As sociation Decline to Accept Its
 Presidents Resignation.

At the regular meeting of the board of directors of the Merchants Association yesterday. President Dohrmann rendered his resignation as president of the board. The board, however, decided not to accept the resignation, but resolved to extend to him leave of absence for the period that he may be away on his travels.
 The following applications for member ship were received and the parties unani- mously elected as regular members of the association: Peyton H. Brooks, California Saw Works; Graf Bros, George T. Marye Jr., Daniel Mcleod and w. R. Summer hayes.
 Regarding the College of Commerce re- gently established by the Board of Re gents of the University of California, the following preamble and resolution were unanimously adopted by the board. re- questing President Dohrmann to gather data upon this subject during his trip to Europe:
 Whereas, The University of California has just established a College of Com
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resolution and the financial statement of the treasurer. and to request their publication.
 And that he be also instructed to send a cir cular letter to the contributors of the funds Of the committee, embodying these resolutions and report of the work done.
 That in view Of the importance of the work being done by this committee. and as we be- lieve 1t can be best continued under the direc- tion of smaller number of business men, rather than by so large a committee, we re- quest that the Merchants Association Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce, by which bodies this committee was formed, eacn ap, point representative. the three to constitute board of management with power to act.
 This board of management to report to the three organizations
 A former resident ofsthis city now re- siding in London writes:
 I have just received one of your twelve-page pamphlets or circulars from a steamship com pany here relative to Klondike. have lived see San Francisco get her share of the Klon- dike travel, and will therefore ask that you that you have relative thereto, and will try to place it where it will do good The great argument here Is that by buying an outht Tn British Columbian port one saves the duty.
 Replying to this the committee writes that as matter of fact nothing can be saved by purchasing goods in British terri tory, as nearly all of the Alaska goods are purchased originally on American ter ritory and therefore must pay duty be- fore reaching Vancouver or Victoria, and in addition to this, according to the recent decision of the Treasury Department 1t is necessary for those buying their goods in British territory to either deposit money or give bond at the place of entry for the customs duties, and that upon reach ing the Canadian line they must send back to the port of entry for the money or a release of the bond, thus causing them considerable trouble, the alternative being that they pay a Government off cial s day while the goods are. in tram sit across the American territory.
 As to the evidence of increased travel from San Francisco, the Pacific Coast Steamship Company reports the following sailing from San Francisco: In Novem- Der, 43: in December, 51, and in January SIP through passengers.
 A letter from the American Consul at Victoria says: "There is no doubt of the Canadian authorities passing all who go by way of Lake Lindeman and have three months supplies" and "any person going to Dawson City by way of St. Michael on an American vessel will have no trouble. ''
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
to ten inches

marks was from eight to ten inches from the body.
 After the physician had explained to the attorneys of both sides and the court that he had sufficient knowledge of gunshot wounds to testify as an ex- pert on such matters, General Barnes, after hypothetically reviewing the case, asked him if in his opinion the wounds that caused Hoffman's death could have been self-inflicted.
 Judge Murphy objected to the ques- tion and the attorneys were arguing whether it was a proper one or not to ask when the court adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
WHAT THE ALASKA
 COMMITTEE DID Report Rendered for the Ben eft of the Sub
 ScPiberS. A Suggestion That the Work Be Placed, in the Hands of
 Fewer Men.

l special meeting of the executive com mittee of the Alaska Trade Committed was held Wednesday for the purpose ol making an examination of the receipts and expenditures of the persons having ! charge of the committees funds. The finding of tbe experts Is furnished to the subscribers thus:
 |, Distribution of printed matter: Large litho- graph maps 50. 0O0; 16-page folders, 40O. 900 printed maps, 40, 00o; circular letters, 25, GOO correspondence answered. 20O0; envelopes velopes for business houses, 200 coo; letter heads, 2O,000: large Jubilee posters. 10000 small Jubilee posters, 10000; hangers. 10000 inquirers. 5000; lists of sailing dates sent tc railroad agents and in answer to inquiries, 5000.
 A Pullman car was fitted up with an Alaskan exhibit and run through to Chicago, stopping t trip the party was received by the Mayors and delegations of leading citizens of Ogden, Salt Lake, Cheyenne Denver and Omaha. as well as by the Governors of several States.
 One of the most important results of this trip the enormous amount of free adver- tising obtained through the local papers Of the cities visited, which published column after column always favorabIy referring to San Francisco as n outfitting point.
 The Associated Press dispatches were sent all over the United States.
 maintained until funds no longer justified it's continuance.
 We have a representative in New York, but
 Relations have been established with over 2OOO railroad agents in the East by which they are working for San Francisco.
 The following is the financial statement submitted by the secretary of the amounts received and expended:
 Total subscriptions received to date. SIP 224 50: total subscriptions paid to date, $11, ,996: bal ance, s22S 50: cash received from other sources, $4; total cash received to date, $12, ,000 total penditures to date, s105S1 4S; cash on hand, $1 AIS 52 amount due from subscriptions and other sources. s547 75; bills and contracts pay able $S13 40; balance available, s1, 152 s7
 General Expenditures-Salaries, office fix lures, stationery. etc, s3,404 3S; advertising. posting printing, etc, in San Francisco, s4 74S 53; Eastern excursion, fitting up exhibit for car, $S17 15 posting advertising, rent of halls and advance agents, $s43 97; Chicago expenses s767 45; total, $10.5S1 AS.
 was submitted and adopted by the board:
 Whereas A telegraphic dispatch has been published in our daily papers which is calcu- lated to greatly injure the work of this com rnttee and cast reflection upon the good name of our city; and,
 Whereas There Is no truth In the statements therein made, other than that two men in the employ of the committee conducted themselves in a censurable manner after their work for the committee had ceased and they had been discharged, and,
 whereas All moneys received by this com rnfttee are accounted for and have been care fully and economically expended; therefore, be 1t
 furnish the daily papers with copies or this
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pr. Orpen may try to shift the blame on his shoulders. Dr. Bakewell, how ever who performed the autopsy, said unnesltatingly that what Dr. Purchas had done could not have caused the woman's death.
 The Coroner's jury found that the deceaseds s death was due to peritonitis, caused by an illegal operation per formed by Dr. Orpen." The jury was unanimous in returning verdict of granddaughter against Arthur Herbert Orpen. In his cell in the County Jail the doctor refuses to discuss the mat ter, but says Ire is willing to fight the matter out in New Zealand
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the crime on December 26, but on Christmas day Dr. Orpen, under the name of Arthur Herbert. had boarded the steamer Alameda and was then on his way to San Francisco.
 As the Alameda neared Hawaii Dr. Orpen began asking questions about extradition. With the fate of Butler before him he feared to come on here, and secured a stop-oVer ticket from the purser of the steamer. When the Ala meda arrived here United States Mar shal Baldwin boarded the vessel, but his expected prisoner was gone Orpen could not stand Honolulu, however, and came on here on the Australia, only to be arrested as soon as the steamer docked. The next mail boat that ar rived from the AntipOdes brought De- tective Maddeau, who will take Dr. Or pen back with him.
 Susan Hannah Campbell McCallum was a handsome young woman about A years of age. She was born in Port Chalmers, New Zealand, where her father is harbormaster or chief wharf finger. While on a visit to some friends in Auckland and she fell in love with a young society fellow who led her astray. When he refused to marry her she went to Dr. Orpen and, according to her dying statement, he performed an operation from which she died.
 Miss McCallum was too weak to sign her statement, but made her mark in the presence of a Justice of the Peace She died the same day and her remains were sent to Port Chalmers according to her dying request.
 Dr. A. C. Purchas, one of the most prominent physicians in Auckland was drawn into the case, through an effort he made to help the dying girl. and probably when the case comes to trial
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.

From San Francisco. Commencing September
 19. ls97.s
 WEEK DAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-s7:z5 s9:3o. u:30 a. m. "1:45 345, s515. 500, 6:30 D. m Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:30 D. m.
 SUNDAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafaei-sS:00 slo:oo. .11:3o a. m.; .1:15. 500. .4:3o. s15 p. m. s Trains marked run to San Quentin.
 THROUGH TRAINS. 7:25 a. m. week days for Cazadero and way sta- tions; 1:45 p. m. Saturdays (mixed train) for Duncan Mills and way stations; 500 .. m. Sundays for Point Reyes and way stations.
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A Charge of Manslaugh- ter Hanging Over Him
 in New Zealand.
Accused of Killing Miss Susan Medium by a Criminal
 Operation.
Tn. plicatiOn of Another Physician Through Trying To Save the
 Young Wonaan's Life.

pr Arthur Herbert Orpen, at pres ert confined in the County Jail await ing extradition, will probably go back co Auckland, New Zealand, on the steamer Mariposa. He is wanted by the authorities in New Zealand to answer a charge of having caused the death of Miss Susan H. c. McCallum by mal- practice.
 The Colonial police were informed of
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
Anthony Burgle's Trial.

The second trial of Anthony Burgle for an assault with intent to commit murder yesterday morning. On July 14 last Bur gle went to the rooms of Sigmund L. Braverman, on Post street, and fired, it Is alleged, several shots at the occupant At the first trial the jury disagreed, but in the present trial the prosecution is confident of a conviction
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merce for special training in branches pertaining to commerce, manufacturing and navigation; and
 Whereas. During recent years Ger many has achieved signal success in the establishment of similar schools and col leges; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the board of directors of the Merchants Association hereby re- spectfully requests President Dohrmann, on his approaching visit to Germany, to gather such information upon this subject as his time and travels will permit, and