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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-03-20
PolTtica chiIena

La victoria a1canzada actualmente
por Ell liberalismo en- Chile, demues-
ira la solidez de los cimientos polf-
tlcos EN- que Sc apoya la Rep1b1 lea
| que, con razon, Sc Gconsidera como Ell
pals modelo de Hispano- America En-
Chile los partidos polfticos entran al
lpoder Y Sc retiran de el sin producer
lconmociones que alteren en- 10 mas
mfnino la estabilidad de las institu-
clones gubernativas.
Tanto conservadoreS como liberia
les en- Chile solo tienen TN prop6sito
defnido: contribuir al engrandeci-
miento de la Repdblica; a hacerla
fuerte por la justicia y rcspetada por
la seriedad y sano criterio de sus
gobernantes y gobernados; demos
trar due, pesar de las idiosincra-
claS de Ia raza, en- territoriO reducldo
Y acaso con menos faciiidades topo-
graficas que el resto de los paises del
.Continente, Sc puede organizar una
.naci6n que e1 ciudadano mire con or
gullo y afecto y no Sc convierta en-
madraStra dcspiadada que tenor y
vergiienza inspire a sus propios
hijos.
A la sombra del gobierno liberal
que ria Chile, desapareceran, pro
bablemente, los puntos de fricci6n
que han eXlStidO entire el gObierno
el pueblo. FL liberalismo chileno
representa- la idea liberal franca,
honrada, sincera Y justa: carece de
intransigencias, respetuoso es de to-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-03-20
Buena nOtiCia

En- el antigua y muy acreditado es-
tablecimiento Bazar de ropa hecha y
Sastreria de r. Monies, Sc acaba de
recibir I'm immense surtido de casi-
mires ingleses Y franceses, los que
ofrece a su numerosa clientela y al
p1blico en- general.
En- ropa hecha tambi6n hay un ex-
tense surtido de elegantes trajes, los
que Sc detallan desde 81 a $I4. Cuen-
ia tambi6n Ell Ba2ar con TN surtid0 de
abri9os para caba1leros y nif1os. propios
para vjajes, gorras, camisas, cuellos,
punos, tirantes, cinturones, ligas, cal
zoncilllos, corbatas, medias, y muchos
mas articulos del ramo.
vEg@Tm HAZE EE
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-03-20

RED - LINE or STEAMSHIPS.
YapOs mecanOs NeY-Yak Porto Rl Cazao Venezuela
Saliendo del muee MIN 13 BROOKLYN unto al Wall St Ferry
Vapor CARACAS Tons vanor Do dotJa bnioo
PHILADELPHIA, $500 Vapm MARACAtBO, 1900 Tons
MERIDA, ZUTTA ooo
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02

when homicide has been so committed, it is
not murder. Illustrations OF this were cited
and the laws of our own state We're shown to
be in accord with this theory. He showed
that Flute was visited upon hts own farm and
at bis own dwelling by these two men who
were at the time law reakers. ~ that they
carried concealed wcapous aud led by
force to take possession ot ariN aroperty,
that al the acts of Colby were in legal
effect the acts of Peterson. heC;.slsa Peterson
participated therein by encouraging them
and add az Colby, both in his attack upon the
| boy and upon Flute. Mr.. Potter had the
power of clear statement and the faculty of
presenting to the jury his argument in such
! a way that 1T won favor. In his talk he was
| preparing the way by the general discussion
| OF the case for the thorough presentation and
calculation of all the evidence in forciDle
and exhaustive manner by Mr.. Sears. the
| other attorney for the defense who went over
the ground presenting all the evidence in de-
| tail, and who also discussed forcibly the
question of the mental condition of Flute as
| to his sanity Ut the time he shot Peterson,
| His address was mastcrly one, occupying
nearly two hours MIR. Sears is u quick and
ardent speaker with drawing" qualities.
| Both he and Mr. Potter pleaded in an elo-
puent manner for the life and liberty of their
| client
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02

ruled by the Court To which we excepte
We will assign as error the action of the
Court in allowing Mr. Murphy to take part in
the trial the defendant not having had OPP
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
Arguments intI.c CASE.

FRANK McNULrY OPENS THE Ar ;pMKNT.
States Attorney McNnity opened the arsu-
ment for the state and ably reviewed The
evidence. scouting the attempt OF the defense
to show that the defendant insane at the
time OF committing the deed. He sad tina t
the only reasonable conclusion that the jury
could arrive at by the evidence adtluced wa s
that Flute killed Colby and Peterson in cold
blood, he was stirred only by the anger and
passions Of man. 1t was likely lie said that
Flute was abnormaily angry and reused by
hatred or IA desire for revenge. Centuries ago,
he continued, on Mount Sinai. Moses received
the ten commandments from God. one of
which was Thou Shall, Not XIII This com
mand was for all classes and conditions of
men. for the indian as we'll rs the white man
Flute, he said had violated the ordinance Of
God and the laws Of man. ana should be
punished for il
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
ARGUMENT OF JUDGE ANDREWS.

Judge Andrews opened the argument for the
defense. reviewing the evidence with regard
to Its bearing upon the crime charged and
said, in part, that counsel for the defense
We're called upon to defend :: man charged
with the highest crime known TO our law
who, while his ancestors were uncvilized and
lived the life OF savagery, that. nevertheless,
the defendant. under the uplifting influences
Of Christianity, and the advancing strides Of
civilization, had thrown aside the blanke I
and for more than fifty years had aban.one j
the life of savagery and dleness and had live d
unblemished and upright life, pursuing
the arts OF industry and civilization, and for
such a man, with such life behind him and
around him. to have committed the deed Of
double homicide at the age of fifty-sjx, he
must have had !: tremendous and overmas.
tering cause.
Mr.. Andrews then reviewed the testimony
from beginning TO close, pointing out wherein
il failed to prove the crime charged OF any
other crime embraced within the charge. urg-
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
MURDER!
Such is the Verdict of the
jury in the Zach
Flute Case.
HE is GIVEN a
LIFE SENTENCE
Case of Emma j. Wood
man vs.. City of Sisse-
ton Decided
JUDGE DIRECTS
VERDICT FOX CITY
In the Libel Suit Against
Standard Editor, De-
murer Sustained.
Guilty of Murder

Guilty Of Murder in the first degree, was
the finding OF the Jury in the Flute murder
case and imprisonment for life is the sentence
imposed. The jury retired at about s;3o Mon
day evening and was only OUT about 8 hours.
1t is understood that they found him guilty of
murder on the first ballot but it took them
some time 10 Tx the degree. ON one ballot
there was one in favor OF hanging.
There il general satisfaction over the vey
dict tound.
1t stands IN Holy writ ''Whoso sheddeth his
brothers hlood, by man shall his blood be
shed, and therefore ii is meet that Zach
Flute should expiate the terrible crime he
committed on that August day of 1905, when,
for Il real or tancled wrong, he murdered Two
fellow beings, giving them nolime to make
their reckoninss but sent To their accounts
with all their imperections on their heads >
Verify. tile otfense was most rank, but by the
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
4 & r
rRASK MuRrny's ARGUMENT

When Frank Murphy, assistant counsel for
The state arose to make the closing address to
the jury, there was a general hush as nearly
everyone had heard of the acknowledged high
reputation OF thus accuse lawyer and brillian:
1alber lie started out by throwing few
bouque IS at Mr.. McNuity, his associate, and
said he di1 no; know why he L td been sent for
to assist him as he considered McNulty had
handle ed The case IN an able manner and that
he, Murphy did not see where he had been
able to assist him. Tic said that he had always
heretofore been on the side of the defense
and that his sympathles were with the
criminals they were with Zach Flute, He
said he aid not propose to indulge in any
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02

ing the point that the evidence failed to show
that the acts Of the defendant were premedi-
tated ard therefore could not possibly CON
stitutc the crime of murder.
Upon the question of insanity, he said. in
part: The brain performs the function OF
reasoning. That is to revolve and weigh the
matters brought to its attention. That
knowledge OF outward things is conveyed to
the mind by our several senses, such as See
ing hearing. smelling, etc. That the BRAIN
becomes excited agitated and disturbed. ac-
cording to the force and intensity with which
outward knowledge is conveyed to it 10y the
optic, auditory or oth.r nerves II this in
teligcnce is conveyed to the brain in the or.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
Circuit Court Cuttings
TUESDAY


The ease OF Ralph Tower VS. Inez Bailey came
| On for hearing but owing to absense of wit
nesses the case was continued to March,
The criminal case OF the State VS.. Joshua
ana Asa johnson occupied nearly all the bal
lance of the day Tuesday. This was case
where the defendants were accused of having
assaulted John Akre with dangerous weapon
with intent to do great bodily harm. After
examining several witnesses the defenda ntS
changed their plea OF Not guilty" to "guiltv''
and the court imposed fine OF $50 and costs
OF prosecution or twenty five days in tho
county Jail each.
The Two cases of the State vs Sebastian
Schell, one on n charge of threatening to kill
and the other on peace bond, were dismiss-
ed and bonds annulled.
WEDNESDAY
The case Of State VS.. Edward .Durgens an d
Lou Voaklander otherwise Lou Dillon, for
maintaining a gambling house, was tried Wed.
nesAay and resulted in a verdict of guilty.
In the case Of Henry S. Morris as receiver
vs.. Peter Martin, the defendant confessou
judgment.
In Albert Lehyold vs.. Peter A. Larson judp.
ment Cor plaintiff was rendered by consent.
First State Bank of Summit vs. Summit
Hardware and Imp. Co. was referred to J. j.
Batterton.
In the case OF State VS.. Henry Fergu son.
the demurrer Of defendant was sustained by
the court and order made in open court that
defendant be released and discharged.
The judge sustained the demurrer of tho
defendant to the information in the crimina
libel case OF McNulty ct al. against G. C.
Knappen.
The personal damage case Of Emma j.
Woodman against the city came on Wednes-
day afternoon and occupied the attention of
the court until Friday forenoon. This is a
case where Mrs. Woodman sued the city for
5000 damages for falling on defective side
walk. in 1904. On motion Of E. j. Turner and J.,
J. Batterton, attorneys for the city. the judge
instructed the jury to bring in a verdict in ia
Vor OF the city On the ground of contributory
negligence on the part Of plaintin. citing
rulings Of the supreme court on similar cases.
T. F. McNulty and J. w. Darlington were
the attorneys for Mrs Woodman.
FRIDAY
The case OF Ralph Tower VS.. Inez Bailey
was continued ever this term
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
Will Appeal Case.

MIR. Potter. one Of the attorneys for The de
tense. in conversation with Il STANDARD re-
porter said that III was the Intention OF the
defense to appeal the Flute TO the SUI
preme Court on TWO Propositions FIRST: That
the nformatlon WAS insufficient and did not
state sufficient facts to constitute u public
oi1ense; second: That The right of defendant
was prejudiced by being compelled 10 select
ten jurors IN the absence of the assistant,
states attorney, Mr.. Murphy, who appeared
in the case after ten jurors had been select
cd. and participated in the trial thereafter.
The defendant objected TO the participation
in the Trial 81 attorney Murphy and was over
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02

portunity to examine the ten jurors in the
presence OF Mr.. Murphy with reference to any
possible influence he may have had over them
or amy possible business relations they may
have had with him. Having weighed and
measured The qualifications cf ten men under
the existing conditions and having accepted
these jurors. thev having been sworn, the
State had no right leen TO bring Mr.. Murphy
in the case or To interiect into IN" case new
element or require the defendant u re-
examine jurors already satisfactory with ref
ercncc 10 new conditions.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
x.SuLry's SECOND ARGUMENT.

States Attorney McNulty followed MIR.
Andrews and in convincing and eloquent
manner Went over again the occurrences OF
that Hateful 10th of last AUGUST when NJ f..
Colby ana Edward Peterson were murdered
by the defendant. Zach Flute. Ina graphic
manner he painted word picture for the jury
OF the shooting of Colby at close range with q
shot gun; described the flight OF Peterson !;
made the jury see in imagination, Flute. re
loading his gun, run TO d raise OF ground and
shoot at the fleeing man, filling his back and
limbs with l.aden shot; then seeing that he
could not overtahc Peterson on foot, he went
to where Colby and Peterson had left their
horse, jumped into their buggy and followed
Peterson as he fed for his life. nearly half %
mile down by the wheat field, shooting him
twice, the last time at close range and when
to all appearances Peterson was pleading for
mercy. IL was an eIoqa ent plea and had it's
effect on the jury.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
ARGUMENT OF MEssHs. SEARS & POTTER

ARGUMENT OF MEseHs SEARS q POTTER
Mp. Potter. one Of the attorneys for the de
Tense, followed Mr.. Andrews and in a calm
and unimpassioned manner began by submit
ting their position, and sought to enforce II
by Illustrations drawn from expert testimony,
that the condition under which the killing
was done did not constitute the crime Of muir
der, that the law recognizes as existing it the
breast OF every man, certain natural i'm
pulses which lmpel him to resent the in
vasion OF his rights, that when he does so he
is not to be measured in ae tions by the same
rule which is usually used to measure the acts
OF a man whose impulses are not aroused but
while the law forbids the killing Of a human
being. yet he said it recognizes the fact that
all killing Is not murder, that history, both
sacred and profane. in all ages, has shown
that men have taken human life under similar
circumstances which tend to arouse the feel
ings and disturb The mental poise, and
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02
Synopsis of Case Since Friday.

Al the Time OF soin- o press last Friday
Flute had Just continued his testimony IN
his own benaf The cross examination of the
state did not materially shake him.
Several witnesses were put on the stand
Saturday who testified to the previous good
:.larn clnr OF lne dpfen lant
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02

verdict on the jury the murderer will pay the
penalty of the cruel crime and the general
concensns OF opinion will be that they did
right and that the verdict was Just one. Nc
man has the right to take the law into his
own hands
Throughout rhe trial Flute, with the
stoicis'n Of his race. remained passive and ,c
all Appearances il might have been another
man on trial for his life, hut during the clos
ing hours of the trial, the long Strain began
to tell on him and he evinced some nervous
ness
When he WAS brought in to listen TO the
verdict OF the jury, he was visably affected.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02

nj atory. bul To state the case clearly
and 'ntl,eiy TO the jury. He showed him
self TO he u lawyer With broad knowledge of
the principles OF lazy and while he did not
deal in startling plirases he WAS II strong and
forceful sneaker and seemed to carry with
Elm a certain momentum. IN his treatment
of the case, Nh. Murphy showed himself to be
n student Of human nature He stated his
posito on with evident frankness, relying upon
the Intelligence of the jury 10 understand the
evidence
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-03-02

serts the nina FOR the time being and the
man is temporarily insane
Judge Andrews then closed with an appeal
u TIRE jury to return verdict of not guilty,
and allow the defendant to return to the
quiet and beauty OF his hone from which he
was so suddenly and ruthlessly taken on that
afternoon OF August 10th. 1905.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-15
HAS TASTED 81 DAYS.
Claud Barker of Salem, Refuses tc
Take Food.

The Salem Journal gives the fol-
lowing graphic account of the fasting
OF young man at Salem:
Going "a days without anything to
eat and drinking nothing but hot wa
ter, is the record of Claude Barker, a
young religious enthusiast OF North
Salem. Believing that the Lord wish
ed him to fast, and that He will tell
him when to break the fast, he refuses
to listen to the pleadings of his pastor,
his father and friends, who are do
ing all In their power to induce him
to eat
He is not doing penance for sins, or
anything of the kind, but seems to
think he is being led by the Lord.
and that a wonderful power will be
given him. If he is faithful in keep
ing the fast.
Barker is man Of 25, and recent
ly came to this city from the east. For
a time he worked for the Oregon
Nursery company, but since beginning
his fast he has not worked at all.
Aside from the fact that he has
dropped in weight from $50 to 100
pounds, he appears to be none the
worse for his hot water diet. He
walks around each day, and hardly
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-15
II. j. sTILLMAN HAS SOLD OUT.
Frost & Bowman Will Continue the
Same Line at Same Place.

r. C. Frost and Dan Bowman have
purchased the sporting goods and re-
pair business of H. ]. Stillman, the
deal for the same being consummat-
ed Saturday. They are now in pos
session Of the business and will con-
tlnue to use the same location in the
East Oregonian building. 1t Is their
intention to renovate the establish
ment and seek to build up a larger
business in that line. The new firm
Will be known as Frost & Bowman.
However, for the time being at least
Mr.. Frost will continue in his posi-
tion in the Goodman-Thompso
hardware store, while the business
will be managed by Mr.. Bowman. Ed
Jay will be employed as mechanic by
the firm.
The reason given by Mr.. Stillman
for selling out his business is that he
desires to devote his time to the de-
velopment of the Gold Coin mine, in
which he is one of the incorporators.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-15
WINDSOR-ROTH.
Newly Married Young Folks VIII
Make Their Home in Pendleton.

A pretty but quiet wedding took
place January at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Barnett, 9O1 Lillith
street, when Miss Claudia Mae Wind
sor of this city, and Louis Charles
Roth of Norwalk. o., were united in
marriage, Rev. b. F. Brown of this
city, officiating.
Mrs. Roth is the daughter of Mrs.
Charles Barnett, and was born at
Lexington, Ore, where she lived until
coming to this place two years ago,
where she has made many warm
friends. Mr.. Roth is a prosperous
young tailor, born at Norwalk, o.,
and comes to this place highly recon-
mended. He is the son of Martin
Roth, merchant tailor Of that place.
The bride was handsomely gowned
in cream silk. Mr.. and Mrs. Roth will
be at home to their friends after jan
uary 13, at GIG Thompson street. The
young couple have the best wishes of
many friends.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-15
CARLETON AFTER PRovENDER
Result of Search Was Large and
LIlsty Appetite.

The w. T. Carleton Opera compa-
ny, which will present the celebrated
military comic opera, when Johnny
Comes Marching Home, arrived in
the city about p. M, bringing a
special Pullman coach and a 70-foot
baggage car, and the amusement
lovers Of this city will be able to greet
Johnny" in the person of the cele-
brated young baritone, w. C. Carle-
ton, as he appears in all the large
cities, surrounded by the fine cast
and all the scenic and costume effects
which the manager, w. T. Carleton,
has provided for this production.
A rather amusing episode occur
red to the manager. w. T. Carleton at
Killian junction. The train was di-
vided and the company with its
equipment, was placed on a siding.
After waiting about two hours or
more, pangs of hunger were the pre-
vailing feelings of the company, and
the manager started out to ascertain
If there was any station where some-
thing in the way of food could be
obtained to satisfy the cravings of the
belated singers.
Mr.. Carleton walked along the track
about two miles, but saw no evidences
of succor. At last he saw dimly
through the fog a farm house, and
fortunately a man emerging from a
barn. Exerting all his lung power,
hailed him and asked If there was
a station near, and got this reply:
Not for four miles. Ny friend,
you're walking the wrong way; and
say; you'd better hurry back, the
train'll be along in about 10 minutes,
and If you're going to Pendleton to-
night you'd better make tracks"
Visions of 20-miles tramp into
Pendleton and possibly his enforced
absence from the cast, put a good
deal of energy into Carleton's journey
back. Fortunately. he reached the
point where the company was waiting
just as the train came up, and the
result of his tramp was that he came
into Pendleton with an appetite equal
to the entire commisariat of the
town.