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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14
A CHANGE IN CHINA.


An edict was published not long ago
little attention in this country, implies
great revolution In some OF the meth
DDS OF that nation. The dowager en-
press has decreed that all tortures for
merly administered in judicial pro-
ceedings shall be abolished. When one
whip, and other instruments OF cruelty
play in the so-cslled courts OF China he
can understand what a tremendous
step this Is.
China long ago either forgot or ig-
nored her old proverb which says: BE
severe in enacting laws but lenient In
executing them" No court OF the In
QUESTION ever practiced more horrible
or persistent fortunes. This judicial
cruelty has formed the subject Of a
chapter OF almost every book written
on that country. Up to the present
time trials in the Chinese courts Of
law have been conducted by the means
of torture. Even the witnesses have
suffered, especially II they have not
testified according TO the judges the
DRY. Such witnesses were often beaten
on the cheeks and jaws until teeth
were loosened and masticstion render
ed impossible.
A traveller tells OF recent expert
ence in a Chinese court:
"The judges were sitting in a court.
yard where there were twenty crimi.
nails. These magistrates were dressed
in gorgeous silks and were drowsily
drinking tea. The criminals were IN
all sorts OF uncomfortable attitudes
Some OF them were suspended by their
thumbs. Their hair was unshorn and
matted, their faces csked with dirt
and they had lost even the look OF hu.
manity.
zone Of the judges called for mum
Der nineteen, and pitiful figure wa,
brought in. The judge told him the
story OF his crime. ON such and such
a day he said. you were going to the
village OF Wing Pan. when you fell
upon two carts and attempted to rob
them. Ia II MT sol"
"'Most excellent, | did nothing OF
the sort. l am good man and nc
brigand. II You inquire you will 1nt
have a good character and do moi
steal
"'Have not said that you did stes
from two cartsf How dare you contra
dict mel That Is to say I am liar
Assistant. bring the bamboo
For two years this man had been ,
prisoner. subjected 10 such treatment
and yet had not confessed. Sooner OF
later he must break down, scknowl
edge crime he probably never com
mitted. and be sentenced TO death"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14
A NEAT sWINDLE.
How Two Thieves victfmixcd 9
Prominent New York Physician.

How Two Thieves victfmfxed .
Prominent New York Physician.
What do think Of kleptomania 2"
asked william Pinkerton OF n New
York reporter, in reply to question.
well, let me tell you kleptomania
story. This story nts, l hold, about
nine cases out of ten.
"A New York specialist got, on a
certain morning, the card OF one OF
the richest OF our western million
aires. He went down instantly and
found a well-dressed man, who said;
al am here, sir, on a delicate and
painful matter. Ny wife is a victim
Of kleptomanis. and, knowing your
skill in mental diseases, have brought
her on for treatment under you
"'Bring the lady to see me to-mor-
row morning, said the physician.
at will be best, perhaps, not to
bring her to your ONCE faltered the
millionaire. The sight OF other pa
TENTS might excite her. l suggest
"Ill receive her in my drawing
room. VIII that be betterr asked the
physician.
"'Oh. much better said the other.
in a relieved tone.
And the next day the western mill
lionaire led into the physicians draw
ing room a young woman Of singular
beauty. She was magnincently
dressed. but her eyes were furtive and
restless, and when she thought no one
was looking at her she secretsd under
her coat three or four valuable orna-
meats. The physician and the ives
ernsr smiled slightly at one another.
~Ths physician, after his examine
ton Of the patient, told the husband
to return thu next day alone.
"And whsn l come the husband
answered, IN bring back these things
that she has taken
"'Do.' said the physician.
az wiil,' said the westerner.
But he didn't He won't. He and
his wife are thieves. and they have
worked their kleptomanis dodge in
nearly every city in America"
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CHAl,TER xy-fcouttpu.d.1


Every nerve In Psuiins's body was Vi
bratins. and a sense Of suffoos ton came
over her. Had this man at last seen
the advertisement or been told Of e.?
Perhaps, too, he had been to those dread
full people, DAVIS 4 Raven, and obtain
cd from them the informal ton that would
ruin her. She turned to Jack eagerly.
Don't ses them, Jack" she said,
plssdinsly. They will keep you all the
afternoon, and ne are 20 comforts BILE"
Jack felt that his position was hardly
pleasant II they had asked for him
he ought to 80 to them. But still he
admitted that Psuiins's objection was
quite natural He could undsrsts nd her
wish that he should not meet Ethel more
than was necessary.
"Vsry we'll" he scQuisscsd. mot at
home, Bsbstts."
The Frsnchwomsn rstrscsd her steps
down the long gallery, with q look Of
deep ppointmsnt on her face. She
had expected 50 much from tho appear
ancs Of these people. Bhs had built on
the abrupt termination Of this hateful
engagement through them, and now the
chance was lost. utterly lost just be-
cause abe could not bring about the de-
sired interview.
This disappointment, coming after her
mornings failure at DAVIS once, broke
down her spirit sitossthsr, and for the
jrst time she began to bslisvs that she
must resign herself to the Inevitable
that the marriage could not be prevent
cd. and she must be satisfied with the
poor revenge Of dsprivinI Pauline OF
her unlawful possessions. She elinchsd
her teeth with dsfsstsd rage as she en-
tered the boudoir.
mo, madame has not yet returned
she said, and held the door for them to
pass out into the gallery.
But In that moment Of her utter de-
spsir the tide turned snd carried her
on to speedy victory. She preceded Mr.
and Miss Msllett until they reached ths
j central hall. and then handed them over
to tho footman. She stood watching
than as they rs-entersd the hired car
risgs. Az they drove OF some one
plucked at her from behind. She turned
4 round In surprise to meet Mrs. Perkins
whom she had passed In the corridor
outside the boudoir. supsrintsndinE th'
arranging Of fresh flowers In the window
stand. The housekespsr's usually noriC
face was quite pale. and she jsrksd gu
her words In a curious, brssthlsss way
who are those people you have Jus
shown outr'
Mr.. and Miss Asllstt."
They are nothing of the kind Thu
gentleman Is Sir Godfrey Mailing. Bsro
net. brother Of Bir Paul and uncle t.
our present mistress, and the young lad,
Is like enough to the family to be hi
daughter"
The Frsnchwoman stood looking a
her with a gigantic triumph In her fac
as she muttsrsd.
AT lsst-st lszt!-
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are Of the Mailing famIly"-hs vfncsd
and you have smazsmsnt In your
neart that |, a mean domestic. should
dare to make an appointment with you'll
But you will have more amaxemsnt
when l tell you why ! do this. Do you
know your niece. Miss Mailing. very
weu?"
Mr.. Msllett drew himself up proudly
Il came here TO receive information.
not 10 answer questions. II you have
brought me here thinking that should
help In any scheme against my niece
you are mistaken. II you have any
news to impart which concerns me.
Will listen; II not, will wish you good
afternoon"
He took bis hat from the table and
turned to the door.
But one momentl ! have news to tell
you--nsws that concerns yourself very
dearly. What would you do II l were
to tell you that this woman who calls
herself your niece IA no niece at all, that
the whole estate is Of right yours, that
your niece IL dead and buriedf"
She watched him keenly; but beyond
putting his hand suddenly on the back
Of a chair near him, be gave no sign Of
surprise.
IL should say that you lsbored under
a mistake"
IL am rolns to show you something
that will put you right on to the straight
track leading to this woman's downfall
and your restoration TO what has been
yours ever since your brothers death
AsllinEford Park"
Mr.. Mallstt drew a deep breath, and
then asked, laconicslly:
And your pricef"
Babetts felt that there was a Elssn
In the eyes watching her from behind
stinctivsy. He mistook the look ts
mean, You name the price" and be
said. Immediately:
"Ons years rent roll"
in other words, between eleven and
twelve thousand poundsT Intercepted
Mr.. Msllett.
The affair, 80 far AZ am concerned
IL ended"
Babette glsred for an instant at tn,
lawyer and muttersd, You vsmpirsr
Then turning to Mr.. Msllett, she said
In her best manner, HE IL mistaken
monsieur; the price arranged between VI
| was nfo tnoubhnu pounus on inc u<l
you take possession"
ITO be conferred By deed Of gift con
ditionally beforehand" put in the law
yer.
VERY good. I accept those terms OF
the undertaking that the lady In quss
tion is proved TO be an utter strange
by blood"
'You will sign the underts king befor'
you see our proof" DAVIS said. rsisini
the lid Of his desk as he spoke, an,
producing a ready prepared document
I'VE must have a dlsinterested witness
to the signature. IL you please. Jo
Blake, come hereF
A wretched lad snssked from tn
outer office into the room, watched Nj
Msllett sign. put his own name to tn
paper, and then shufied out again.
Now We can proceed to business,
chucklod DAVIS. THE next move
yours, Ma'mselle Lestrsnse. II is plsli
to DO seen that the whole thing Is dis
tasteful to Mr.. Mallett. He is a man o
refinement, and this compsnionship OF
an eauality with people so immeasurab l
his interiors crates most disaEreeabl
on his sense Of the fitness of things"
ITO be continued)
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

some literature and be should be loyal
to the interests OF his employer. This
sketch does great honor to the head
and heart OF Afr. Field, especially for
the reason that he was unconsciously
photographing himself. If be had been
asked to tell the world how he account
ed for his own marvellous success he
could have written just as he did.
There never was man who achieved
prlncely wealth by such clean and hon
orable methods as this same Marshall
Field. Whether these rules are OF great
practical value Is another question.
They might all be compressed into Il
single requirement: BE Marshall
Field" II any young man will have
the same physical and mental traits
and the same business opportunities as
this great merchant he may also be-
come az wealthy as he was, but there
Is nothing particularly helpful or in
spring In that fact. Though Mr.. Field
was a conspicuous illustration OF all
the good traits and habits which he
enumerates, we doubt very much
whether he has, after all, disclosed the
secret OF his success, for he may not
have known It himself. At any rate.
we have not a shadow OF doubt that
there are hundreds OF old men In Chi
cago who have Illustrated these busl-
ness virtues as well as Mr.. Field did
without achieving any marvellous busl-
ness success. The converse is Just as
true. Multitudes OF people have been
brilliantly successful In life in spite OF
the fact that they set at defiance every
one OF these admirable rules. Some
have succeeded through their reckless
ness IN business ventures, some through
their treachery to their employers,
some through their convivlal and
vicious habits, some through the sys-
tematic oppression Of their employees
and some through the fearless com
mission OF penitentisry ofrenses. The
best thing Mr.. Field said was that bust
ness success and great wealth we're not
by any means the greatest blessings a
man could enjoy. The main thing, In
his opinion, was personal character
that would command the respect OF
mankind. His natural modesty pre-
vented him from saying what we may
properly say for him, that ho was one
OF the few Americans who had amassed
colossal fortunes and retained at the
same lime the unbounded respect OF his
fellow men.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14
EARTH's YIELD GROWS LESS.
Present Resources of Nature win ne
Exhausted In Time.

Present Resources of Nature VIII ne
Exhausted I'm Time.
The danger OF exhausting the earths
resources and the duty owing to the
generations yet TO come are pointed out
by Prof. Nathaniel Southgate shaler In
a recent book on Man and the Earth
According to Prof. Shaler. the usa
Of iron four centuries ngo was probably
not ten pounds per capita each year In
the United States II is now over 500
pounds. and In a century. unless tho
progress is checked, 1t will be ton,
and the use Of other metals grows In
similar scale. The production of coal
In the same period In Europe and
America has increased from pound to
two tons per capita. At the present
rate the coal supply will be exhausted
before the twenty-third century.
The case is still more serious as re-
lates to food supplies. Tillage exposes
the soil to the destructive action OF
rain and the crops take out soluble min
erals more rapidly than they are re
stored. In Italy, Greece and Spain the
measure of this damage is distressing
ly apparent, but 1t is going on every
whore except In few nat regions like
England and Belgium. Even In the
prairie lands OF the Mississippi valley
this Impeachment is already appar-
ent.
On the other hand. the human racs
steadily grows, and Prof. shaler agrees
with Nautilus 80 far as to say that I'm
historic sense the world will soon be
near the food limit. But he holds that
there will be a decrease In the birth
rate. as in France, rather than an
absscment in the mode OF life. so that
clearly President Roosevelt is fighting
against the current.
Taking the world over. there is still
room for the doubling OF the popula-
ton. How much additional soil may
be reclaimed from the sea or from
morasses cannot yet be accurately de-
termined. In Europe perhaps 10 per
cent. In the United States drainage
may add 100000 square miles, with a
food-giving value four times that OF
Illinois, and irrigation may yield still
further gains. The world over, drain
age and irrigation may yet provide soil
TO feed the entire present population.
In water power North America is
better or than any other continent.
Next comes Africa. with the Nile. Fam
best. the Congo and the Niger. The
eastern face OF the Andes also has
great possibilities, and the southern
slope Of the Himalayas. The rivers Of
the earth promise to supply more power
than IL now derived from all sources.
and will be rapidly developed as coal
fails
Gold and silver are relatively un-
important, and there seems to be all
the lead that the world is likely to need
for a long time-if wars can be abol.
ished. Tin is likely to be substantial
ly exhausted by tho end OF the cen.
fury, but zinc. which Is more important
Ia also more abundant. or the minor
metals, mercury and platinum givs
most concern. Aside from the metals
sulphur is, perhaps. the most important
mineral. and the supply from volcanic
and other sources seems adequate. A
continued supply OF nitrates may bs
hoped for by drawing upon the air
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

1t Is surprising how many people
there are in this world who want to
Increase the discomforts OF life. There
IL always bobbing up some professor or
propsgandist who informs Us that
everything we have ever done 10 wrong
and that the only road to physical sal
walton is to follow his own schedule
And now comes a man from Chicago
where they know more things which
aren't 30 than In ar city in the world
and tells US that we must not eat
soup, pie. pancakes. buildings and cold
meats, except ham, and apparently
make our principal diet spinach. aspsr-
sEus. lettuce and onions. Probably
most persons eat more than Ia rood
for them and It Is certain that, Eener-
ally speaking, food 10 not well cooked.
But to lay down law for the human
race IL absurd.
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CHAPTER XVII.


Mr.. Mallett, In evident impatiencs
walked up and down the confined space
between DAVIS once table and the door.
Dsws had refused 10 say anything In
the absence Of the lady for whom he
was acting, and whom he expected mo-
msntsrily.
The door opened behind him; and.
turning round, he saw Bsbetts breath
less and flushed, uncsremoniously enter
the room He recognized her at once as
the maid he had seen at Mallingford
Park on the previous day. aud he turned
dnsky red as the thought that he had
5ssa entrspped into rvrss backstair in
trisJs aEainst his niece passed through
his mind.
"5ut l am fortunate to and you here
stilil feared you would depart befors
my arrival"
Mr. Msllett bowed slightly. and wait
ed for her to 20 on.
-4h. l ses.' cried ths romsn-"yeu
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

Every wealthy man In this country
at some time or other. in compliance
with numerous requests. written out
and published what he regarded as the
requisites for business success and the
acquisition OF wealth. At the present
time great interest is exhibited In the
rules laid down several years ago by
Marshall Field These rules contain
nearly everything wise and good that
could be said to a young man on the
threshold OF his business career He
should and out what sort OF business
be is adapted TO. he should be thorough
and faithful Ia his work, be should
choose good companions. he should
practice economy. he should be htrictiy
honest. be should govern his passions
and appstites. be should read whole
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

The announcement that the Pennsyl-
ranla Railway Company Is preparing
TO do away with steam engines and TO
use electric motors exclusively. through
out its extensive system. presagcs tho
end OF the age Of steam and the com
ing triumph OF electricity. The state
ment may seem startling at FIRST. but
as matter OF fact the railroads have
been experimenting with electric on
gines for some time and their eventual
use was a foregons conclusion. Not
only in the matter OF speed but In every
other respect electricity has the ad-
vantage over steam as a motive power.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

Students OF politics will be interest
ed to follow the career Of the Lincoln
party which, after coming into life In
Pennsylvania In the last campaign. has
for legislature. governor and United
States senator in the State. The OBJ
ject OF the party is rather to wage war
on political corruption than to urge
the adoption OF specific policies. except
the policy OF honesty.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

Some details OF a recent wedding in
Shanghai illustrate how the ancient
customs and Spirits OF ancestors" I'M
derlis all that IL modern In the vast
Chinese Empire. The bridegroom. a
highly educated Christian. has for years
dressed In European clothes. but for
the wedding ceremony be resumed his
native dress. The bride, daughter of
progressive. although not Christian
parents had never had her feet bound /;
but she hobblsd up the aisle OF the
English church. supported on each side
by attendants, as an aristocrstic lady
with tiny feet would be forced to walk
Bridesmaids. usherx. the wedding
march from "Lohsngrin.' and the ritual
OF the Church OF England were other
accessories of the occasion.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

A Pittsburg millionaire is said to
spend vast sums every year trying to
train skittish horses That's better
than the Pittsburg millionaire's custom
OF spending vast sums trying to train
rkittish chorus girls.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14
Going TO q Fire.

while the men of the fire depart
ment OF Working, England. were at
tending a wedding a call for fire was
received. The bridegroom and his
guests changed their frock coats and
top hats for their TUNES and helmets
and responded to the alarm. A British
fireman would not go to IRE without
his brass helmet even II be had to 20
home a mile to get it--New York
Evening Sun
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

Bernard Shaw writes to an American
clipping bureau that be has been cured
OF vanity. OF curiosity, OF ambition"
Now watch him and see how long he
will stay cured.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

stirring his coffee thoughtfully. "of the
Russian battleshlp Knian Potemkin
cruising around with a red Dag at the
mast!
1T was rather unusual" replied
Mn stubb. who cares to buy a bat
tleship at suctionr
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

SAY. boss" said the ragged indl-
vidusl. "ars you a phiisnthropistr
Yes. my man." answered the we'll
Eroomed one. II bellevs I may say
that am"
OATS wot l wuz afraid OF. Kin
ysx put me wise to some common
god that would give a poor devil a
dinsr-Csveisnd Leader.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

Lots OF people are poor to-day be-
cause they didn't know what was going
to happen in 1906. Lots more will be-
come poor because they think they
know what will happen In 1906.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

Mark Twain made a speech in which
be spoke with much humor OF the mil
lionaire tax-dodgers OF Gotham. There
WAS even more truth in the speech than
humOr
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

A Wisconsin dairy association has
Just declared dividend OF 200 per
cent. the evident result OF a law against
watering the stock.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

Marshall Field Ill, by his fathers
and grandfather's death. becomes bur
dened with millions. sorrows seldom
come singly.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

The fact that red petticost did not
ngure In the story OF that Pennsylvania
maiden who tagged two express trains
leads one to doubt its accuracy.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

Tns vitality OF seeds 10 a constant
source OF sstonishment to nsturslists.
A pine forest when cleared away il
often followed by a dense growth OF
oaks or birshss. but where the seed
comes from = conjeetural
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

stuyvesant Fish declares there has
been too much reckless rsilroading In
this country. Yes. and not enough OF
the wreck less kind.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

The Pennsylvania lineman who sur
vived 20.0o0-volt shock ought to be In
the Senate or at the head OF life in
surance company.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

There il no harm in an innocent
Irritation"
II don't know about that / know
q fellow who tried II and the nrst
thing be knew the girl had him mar
ried. "-Philadelphia Record
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

And they take the convicted hazers
by the nspe OF the neck and drop them
over the fence outside.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

The more Russell Sage has studied
the subject OF charity the less favor
ably be has thought OF H.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

This plan OF getting rid OF the hazers
at Annapolis will. II persisted in, nnal-
ly result in abolishing hazing.
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C..t.~.

- not % biEoted to any custom as
to vssship II at the expense Of truth.
An IL custom that goes on In contin-
uiV. All customs are not alike bene-
neiAl to rs.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

The modern yellow magazine is yell
lower than the old ''yellowback" ever
was
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

she IL never accused Of having a Ma,
dnana-iiks expression
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-14

The parole law should not be made
license system for young criminals.