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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21

people to arms: they have adopted |
modern schools for their children, |
200, 600 of them have joined Christian |
churches; they are a stronger, truer
race than the Japanese they have
penetrated Japan's plans of universal
oriental empire, and without offense
are quietly thwarting them-the old
inertia has been broken. the mighty
empire il moving and moving on
modern lines She is thirty years be-
hlnd Japan in advancement, but she IS
moving with force that the brown
man cannot arrest nor turn back. In
Korea ii a Japanese strays away by
himself he is found dead when found at
all Behind the Japanese in Manchuria
the Russians are concentrating, not an
army with guns, but with the hoe;
great region is being converted into
homes: amid the homes granaries are
appearing here and there; Russia Is on
the best OF terms with China; she IL
double tracking her Siberian railroad;
she is making a second Port Arthur of
I Vladlvostok and mighty fortI ess fur
Their inland. Is it not clear that japan
has 80 much to look after near home
that she will not risk the safety of her
back door by springing any difficulties
,tf across the sea? What she may have
mind later on is another thing. She IS
giving all her male population mill
tary training as Il part of their ednca-
i tiun; she is building a dangerous navy;
she is making impregnable her chief
ports and with consummate genius is
fortifying her chief cities; she has a
people that to the hulnblest fisherman
on her shores or the lowest peasant in
the rice fields holds fortune, honor, life
itself as all at his country's call; a single
brief call of the nikado even here in
! the depths of our country, is heard, and
and no matter what the occupation may
he it is dropped and the subject hurries
away to Japan. She is rushing forward
her manufactures; she is already an
expert in working steel; she makes 1t
YIELDS it into ships Of the most formld
able class she is rushing forward new
cotton and wooden factories; she has {
large merchant marine. She is like /
gladiator, stripped and trained down tt
perfect condition for contest either o
peace or war, and her late War witt
Russia showed that she had not only
reduced the art of war to pretty nearl,
an exact science, but that in executive
ability she had anticipated everything
to the smallest detail go that neithel
time or labor was needed to correc
mistakes. She is u most formidable
power. She will be the worlds con
eernment for long time; but she il
not going to spring any foreign wa
with any Caucasian race if she cal
help 1t for good many years to come
Salt Lake Telegram.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
The Tribune Leads.

The Salt Lake Tribune is the ac-
nowledged leader in the newspaper
Geld of the interior west. A a news
paper, and in standing, influence and
popularity, it has no equal in the coun
try. It gives all the news all the time
ia clean and readable shape and with
out fear or favor.
To keep in close touch with the prog
ress of the west, and at the same time
fully informed as to the news of the
country aud the world, you will find ii
important that you read The Tribune.
The price of the Daily Including Sun
day is 81 per month, of the SUNDAY
only So per year. aud of the Semi,
Weekly $3.50 per year.
Sample copies free. Address THE
TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Hammer ing Bryan

Representing what might be termed
the safe anl sane" element of the
Democracy, the New York World con-
tinues to pour shot, hot and heavy, in
to the Bryan camp
The World openly ASSERTS that Bryan
cannot win. 1t is for anybody but
Bryan. with apparently strong lean,
ing toward Governor johnson of Min
nesota.
The World fires the following point
ed questions at Mr.. Bryan:
What states did you lose in 1896
that you could carry In 1902
What electoral votes did you lose
in 1900 that you could win in 1902
What elements of dissatisfaction
and discomfort did you fail to arouse
then which you could successfully ap-
peal to now2
Wherein are you better Democrat
than Governor johnson of Minnesota
Can you give the Democratic party
a fighting chance in Illinois and Wis
consin3 Republican leaders freely ad'
NIT that johnson could.
...sCan you come within 100000 o.
polling as many votes in New York anC
New Jersey az Governor johnson woalt
poll7 You will find few persons VIII,
believe it,"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Death of Jam Is NJ. Pierce

James NJ. Pierce died at his home at
Malta. Cassia County, last Sunday
morning. Mr.. Pierce was former
senator from Cassia county, well
known and life long democrat end one
of the foremost stock raisers in South-
eastern Idaho. He was about 56 years
of age.
The deceased was native of Ten
nessee. He came to Idaho from Texas
when hut youth and has been con
tinually resident of this state since
that time. He drove cattle over the
Cherokee trail in the early days for 4
Texaa stockman of the name of Shirley.
This was during the time that Governor
Sparks of Nevada was driving cattle TO
Idaho and it was during this period
that the two men became friends.
In the seventies Mr.. Pierce formed
a partnership in the cattle business
with John and Andrew Swetser. The
latter members of the firm were Cal
jfornians Their bu-iness grew and
flourished under the name of Swetser
Brothers & Pierce and it was but
short time until the profits were large.
Later. unfortunately, the business fail
ed. tho through no fault of Mr.. Pierce
Since that time Mr.. Pierce mas been
in the cattle and sheep business himself
and has recuperated. In the early
nineties. it is said, the firm of Swetsei
BROTHERS & Pierce paid one-third of the
tax 9 of Ca sia county.
Mr. Pierce was d generous man, al
ways ready TO help anyone when II
unfortunate circumstances. He wa
perhaps one OF the most popular men o
.Cassia county.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Japan and Her Surroundings

The more one studies conditions in
Japan, Korea and China as they are TO-
day, the more he Ia convinced that,
tho on almost auy occasion Japan will
put up bluff. she viii do no fighting
for the next fifteen years IL she can
avoid it, OF course it is understood
thar Korea has passed under her power
but rhe Koreans are orientals. tatalists
like. the Japanese. and their hate of
Japan tB bitter as death. And in Korea
the people open their assemblages with
prayer. That means that when they
are y little farther advanced there will
be only one way to defeat them; that
will be by killing them. Across in
China they are sending away their
Japanese teachers and substituting
European teachers-Germans mostly
they are stretching railroads rapidly to
4hs most important portions of their
1ast empire; they are training their
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Neglected Colds Threaten Life.
(Ftom the Chicdgo Tribuae)


aDon't tribe with colds 10 good ad-
vice for prudent men and women. IL
may be vital In the case OF child. Prop
or food, good ventilation, and dry, warm
clothing are the proper safeguard against
colds. II they are maintained through
the changeable wheaUheI of autumn,
winter and spring, the chances of sur
prise from ordinary cold will be slight.
But the ordinary light cold will become
severe II neglected and well established
ripe cold is to the germs of diphtheria
what honey is to the hee. The greatest
enace to- child life at this season of the
year Is the neglected cold" Whether 1t
10 a child or adult. the cold slight or
cvere, the very hest treatment that can
be adopted is to give Chamberlains
Cough Remedy. 1t is safe and sure.
The great popularity and immense sale
OF this preparation has been attaided by
its remarkable cures of this aiiment. A
cold never rrsultsin pneumonia when 1t
Is given. For sale by Ritter Bros. Drug
store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Commissioners Proceedings

Paris, Idaho. February 18th, pur
suant to adjournment of January 18th.
the board of com missioners convened,
present, Edgar Nj. Alfred. chairman
pro tenn, Samuel e. Hymas, commission
err. and IS. r. Holmes, clerk. when the
following proceedings were had, to- wit
The bill of Jacob Tueller for putting
cement floor in vault, allowed and or
dered paid from the current expense
fund.
In the matter OF the petition Of Fred
G. Evans, ct al, for an appropriation 10
repair the road between the Bear
river bridge and Border Station, the
board not having been fully advised in
the premises, and being unfamiliar
with said road. and the amount of work
needed thereon. it is ordered that the
sum of $50 be and the same hereby Ia
appropriated to district No. 8 for the
repairing of said road.
The old Bear River bridge having
been removed as per contract, the sum
of SIS is hereby ordered paid to Mr. J.
f. Forbes of Caldwell. Idaho. fromsthe
current expense fund. which is full
payment on contract price of the new
steel bridge.
In the matter of the applicable Of
Douglas Bros. Wedel & Hughart. J. f.
O'Connor and William Hoskins for
liquor license, the bonds of said appli-
cants having heretofore been filed with
clerk and the board being fully advised
in the premises, it is ordered that said
bonds be and they are hereby accepted.
and license granted to each of the
above named firms for period of one
year. TO carry on a business of retailing
) liquor in the City of Montpelier, Idaho
: said linenee to be issued and delivered
10 said applicants upon receipt of the
J tex collector of the sum of $4,000 pei
license.
Upon petition of residents of Liberty
precinct. Samuel Matthews is hereby
appointed road overseer for Distric
No. and his official bond is hereby &C
cepted.
$ EDGAR NJ ALFRED.
Chairman pro ten
w R. HOLMES.
Clerk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
heiehborbood Fovorltes.

Mrs. Il. ID. Charles, of Harder, Maine.
speaking of Electric Bitters. says: 1T
Is a ueighborhood fayorite here with US. !"
IL deserves to be q favorite everyw here
1t givessquick relief in dyspepsia, liver
complaint, kidney arrangement, malnu-
triton. nervousness, weakness and gen.
erel debility. It's action on the blood
as q thorough purifier makes IL especial
ly useful as a spring medicine. This
grand Alternative tonic is sold under
guarantee at Ritter Bros. Drug Store. soc
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Call for Warrants.

All Current Expense Fund warrants
or Bear Lake county, series of 1907
from 2i9 to 288, inclusive, and all Road
and Bridge Fund warrants. series of
1907. from 10 to lao. inclusive. will be
paid upon presentation at my office.
Interest on these warrants will cease
10 days from date.
Dated Paris, Feb. 3. 1908.
JAMES F. BUM,
County Treasurer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior.

Land Once al Blaekfoot, Idaho, Jan. 49, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Arno Boehme,
of Geneva. Idaho, has filed notice of his In,
tention to make final five years proof In sup
port of his claim. viz; Homestead Entry No. s077
made May y. 1901 for the NEl4 Section q
Township l2 s. Range 40 E. and that said
proof viii be made before DeMeade Austin U
y Commissioner, at his ONCE. at Montpelier,
on March 4, 1903.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF. the land. viz:
william o. Phelps. OF Montpelier, Idaho; j..
Hyrum Holiness of Montpelier, Idaho. Thomas
Hitler, OF Geneva. Idaho: Edward Bischoff, vi
Geneva, Idaho.
LEA Register.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
A Night AIorm
W. R. HOLMES.
Clerk.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the metallic cough of Group bringing
dread to the household. Careful mothers
keep Foley's Honey aud Tar in the
hpusr and give it at the first sign of
danger, Foley's Honey and Tar has
saved many little lives and it is the
only safe preparation for children as it
contains no harmful drugs. The Modern
Pharmacy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Esuray Notice.

! have in my possession the following de-
scrtbed animal: One light red COW about five
years old with a calf about six months old; COW
is marked with two Sits In right ear. under
half Drop IN left ear, branded with TT on left
ribs and blotch brand on left hip calf not
marked or branded the above described ami
mails was taken up Jan. 10Th. lsos, al OVID, Ida.
and will be SOLD On Feb. 2sth. 1908, at one
O'Clock p. m OF said day.
CHRIS soRENsoN. Constable
Ovid, Idaho.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Notice of Teachers Examination.

A county teachers examination will
be held in the court house in Paris, Feb.
81. % and %. commencing at 8 a. m.
Questions for LIST, End, Bird and primary
grades, for county certificates and for
State and Life diplomas. This will be
the last examination until August.
HERMoINE HART,
County Supt,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
Notice of Priesthood Meeting.

On account of the regular stake quar-
tcrly conference being held on the last
Saturday in February. the Stake Priest
hood Meeting will be held Saturday,
February %.
J. h. SHEPHERD,
VIM. l. RICH.
w. w. RICHARDS,
Stake Presidency
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
choncerloin's Cough Remedy c
FoVoYite

I'VE prefer Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy to any other for our childrrn'" says
Mr.. L. J. Woodbury. of Twining, Mich.
at has also done the work for US n hard
colds and croupe, end we take pleasure
In recommending it. For sale by Ritter
Bros. Drug Stoae-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21

Foley's Orino Laxative is a new rem
edy. an improvement on the laxatives
of former years, as it does not grippe or
naueeate and is pleasant to take. 1t is
guaranteed. The Modern Pharmacy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21
For Rheumo tic Sufferers.

The quick relief franz poin Afforded by
applying Chamberlains Pain Balm makes
It a favnrlte with snfferars from rheuma-
tIsln, sciatica, lame back, lumbago and
seated and muscular pains. For sale by
Ritter Bros. Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-02-21

An extra choice selection of talking
machine records now on hand at the
Thatcher Music Co.'S store. so
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
Had n Close Call.

Mrs. Ada l.. Groom. the widely
known proprietor OF the Groom hotel,
Vaughn. Mis-. says: For several
months / suffered with severe
cough. and consumption seemed 10
have its grip on me. when a friend
recommended DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. I began taking II. and three
bottles affected a complete cure. T"
The fame of this life saving cough
and cold remedy, and lung and throat
healer Is world wide. Sold at j. G..
Perry's drug store. soc and 500.
Trial bottle free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
Entertained Little People.

Mrs. II. n. Eley entertained a par
~ OF little folks at her home on East
State street on Wedne day afternoon
for Master Emerson Robins, who
with his mother, Mrs. e. A. Robins,
is visiting here from Fairylew. Iowa.
Mrs. Robins is Mr.. Eley's daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eley with their guests.
left Thurrday for the coast where
they will spend a few days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
For Seattle Girl.

: Mss Cora Talkington gave a
theater party to ten OF her friends
"Wednesday evening. They visited
the various picture show7, and on
their way home stopped al the Spa. ;"
where they were served re-
freshments. The members of the
party were asked TO meet Miss Greata
Rosenberg. of Seattle. who has been
the guest OF Miss Talkington for the
past two weeks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
Married at Marion.

On October s, 1908. at the home
OF A. l.. Patton. Marion, Oregon, ar
high noon, Miss Edith Patton. the
only daughter, wal united in mar
riage to Robert stenard, in the pres
ence Of immediate relatives and
friends only. They happy couple
left for a short honeymoon to Port
land ard will make their home on n
farm near Jefferson, The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Henshaw oi
Marion. tt4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
Reception at w. u.

The faculty and student body oi
Willamette university was given a
reception at Lausanne Hall, last
Night by the members of the Y. NJ.
c. A. and Y. w. G. A. OF the yar2ity
The Swart orchestra furnished mu-
sic during the evening. and an inter-
g ting program was given. Refresh
ments were served. The reception
Is an annual AFFAIR and is given at
the beginning of each year so that
new students may become acquanit-
ed and old acquaintances renewed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
Artisans Entertain.

The entertainment given by the
local assembly of Artisans In Odd
Fellow hall last evening was enjoyed
by an appreciative audience of men,
bers and invited friends, II is the
custom of Capital assembly to hold
an open meeting every month and
the one given last night fully up
held the reputation of the lodge for
excellent entertainment After the
program a light lunch and refresh
ments were served In the dining hall
The program rendered was as fol-
lows:
Selection .. Artisan orchestra
Vocal solo. Miss Margaret Merrs
Reading. ..... Miss Minion oliver
Vocal solo. 49,. Mr.. r. w. Pierce
Address. ..... ..... ....
Assistant Supreme NJ, ID. w. o.
Manion.
Euphonium solo. Ivan c.. Martin
Piano solo Prof. Frank Newbury
Stlfcloh ...... '''''.'' O'N"N9N'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
For MIR. Acheson.

Mr.. Lee Acheson was given =
pleasant surprise by number of hl'
friends at his home in South Salem,
last Tuesday evening, in honor of
his birthday. Members of the party
we're: Mr.. and Mrs. S. d Cole. OF
Portland; Mr.. S.-d Mrs, Charles De
Laney, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Culver
and son, Kenneth, Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles Humphrey Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Matlock, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
BecteI and son, Willie, Mrs. Ross
Moore. Mrs. AL. Marvin Mrs. VIM
Bennett and daughter Laura, Mr.
and Mrs ID. p Newman, Mrs. Q.
Bernhard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
For walla walla People.

Mrs. John ). Roberts entertainei
few OF her friends Friday after
noon in compliment 10 her guests
Mrs. Ran on and Miss sacry, OF Wal
"A walla. Five hundred was played
during the afternoon. The hrst
prize was captured by Mrs. Lives
ley and the consoltion was given 10
Miss sacry. The house was pretuly
decorated with roses, asters, ferns
and autumn leaves. Mrs Roberts
guests leave Monday for their home.
They are prominent society ladies OF
Wana waIla. and visited here last
winter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
Endcayors' Social.

The Endeavors of the Fir I
Christian church gave social NJ
their church parlors Friday evening.
Refreshments were served and an
impromptu program rendered. The
principal object OF the meeting was
to bring the young people of the
church together in social way.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
Married.

Shelton -Holmstrom At the
Christian church parsonage Thurs
day evening. October 8, 1908. Miss
Laurella Holmstrom to Mr.. r. f..
Shelton. Rev. Davis Errett ofiiciat-
ing. They will make their home in
Seattle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
Announcement. .

Mr.. and Mrs. Jamel w. Wilson
have announced the engagement OF
their only daughter, Mrs Marguerite
Ethelyn, to Mr.. Stanley l.. Morgan,
the wedding to take place on Decem-
Der 2.
Miss Wilson is consiuereds one OF
the most beautiful and popular OF
the younger society girls OF the Can
tai City. Mr.. Morgan is also well
know and IS an omploye of the
Southern Pacific company.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10

riA dOefOring ne (gsets, while the orig
iaGl disease undermines the system.
what To Do.
There Is comfort in the knowledge 50
often expressed, that DIR. kilmer's
swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulhlls every wish In curing rheumatism
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage
II corrects inability 10 hold water
and scalding pain in passing II, or bad
effects following use OF liquor, wine or
beer. and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled 10 go often
during the day, and 10 get up many
times during the night. The mild ana
the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root
is soon realized. IL stands the highest
for its wonderful cures OF the most dis
tressing cases II you need a medicine
you sllouid have the best. Sold by drug
gists in ffty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle and
book that tells all E ..y<z--=.
about II, both sent free N ~ ~ -. ~.
by mail. Address DIR. 1s.D ~. 4 .a.,is::3i,]
KilnIer & Co., Bing- - - -
hamton, N. Y. When Hons of ssAnp-io~,.
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake. but remember the
pame, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-koot, aud
the address. Binghamton, N v.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
drives the cold out OF the system
through It's laxative principle by as
suring free and gentle action OF
the bowels. Sold by all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10
ACTS q FOR SICK WOMEN

|sns VnIy VvlllIy years Lydia K. Pink.
|iun ,r'0,s 'sse1a9le Compound, made
EasdsSS and herbs, has been the
49, remedy for female ills,
|s'nen "a sSS'l'llVely cured thousands OF
lsplseep'saoo..ia ~ nave been troubled with
~ fbra;s Inflammation, ulcera
|Fhoiie r. t0mors, Irregularities
|ksdo~pl lssalas, s'ls, baekache, that bear.
|,,S. S.dizziness. .1,s, ~ y hatulency, indiges-
|sly donS 80 o. nervous prostration
ssaes. r,inkham 1, invites al, s,.s
~ has snlSsh se her for advice.
'<ltk. Assas,aed thousands "a
ess' lynn, Mass.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10

Dewitt's Carbollzed witch Hazel
Salve Is the best salve for piles. BE
sure you get DeWitt's. Sold by all
druggists,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10

What Is devcribed as being one OF
the prettiest Of quiet Portland we'd
dings, occurred when Miss Sabine l.
Dent. of that place. became the bride
of Mr.. Robert McKinnie Hofer OF
this city. The ceremony took place
last Monday evening at o'clock at
the home OF the brides parents. 72l
Hawthorn avenue. Rev. George B
Van Waters. pastor Of ST. Dav'd's
Episcopal church, oficiated. Miss
Alta Brouehton played the wedding
musie. and inst before the ceremony
Mr.. Claire Montetith sang "nown In
the Forest" and Love, I pave Won
You" bv Ronald. he was accom-
nanied by Carlisle Denton, at the
piano. Mr.. vyvyan Dent. brother OF
the bride, acted as usher.
The rooms were pretty with guam
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-10

A Pendleton editor has skipped
for Alberta, Canada. to raise wheat.
That's pretty near jumping from the
frying pan into the fire.