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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
LAW N JUSTiC e.

Another illustration of the difference
between law and justice appears in
news from Washington, D. c., which
says a Montana Ease was argued be.
fore the supreme court with a view to
protecting from punishment a man
who was once convicted of murder.
The case is that of James S. Keerl,
who killed q Helena bartender named
Thomas Crystal about seven years
ago, and who, if the efforts of his
attorneys are successful, will soon be
q free man.
The record Of the Keerl case Ia the
Montana courts forms an interesting
exhibit of the technicality evil which
it q sought to abolish or modify by
legislation proposed in the eleventh
assembly. The effort failed, however,
the members of the legislature being
unable to agree upon a measure that
would satisfactorily solve the problem,
and the conditions which afford pro.
lection and encouragement to crimi.
nails are still in effect.
The defend ant in the case that has
been appealed to the United States
supreme court was first tried before q
jury In the Lewis and Clark district
court, and was convicted of murder in
the second degree. The court imposed
a life sentence upon the prisoner, but
as there was some technical defect in
the proceedings the Montana supreme
court reversed the judgment and or.
dered a new trial. The evidence was
again submitted to a jury in the Lewis
and Clark district court, but the jury
was unable to agree upon a verdict
and was discharged. A change of
venue was then taken to the district
court of Cascade county, where the
defendant had a third trial, on which
occasion a verdict of manslaughter
was returned, and the defendant given
a sentence Of ten years.
But now come the attorneys of the
twice convicted murderer with the plea
that, the jury at the second trial hav-
ing been discharged in an irregular
manner, the technical disregard of the
laws requirements or prophecies op.
Grated as an acquittal Of the defendant,
and that his third trial was conse-
quently void and of no effect. The
mind of the average layman fails to
comprehend the significance or i'm
portance of this contention, but it is
evident from the activity and persist.
ence of Keerl's attorneys that a legal
point of which the courts may take
cognizance is involved.
But these fine distinctions of the law,
this hair splitting of matters that are
apparently Of trivial import, do not
obliterate the original fact that
Thomas Crystal is dead, and that
James S. Keerl killed him. In justice
to the community, and in order to
vindicate the majesty of the law, a
man who takes the life of his fellow
man, except in self-defense or under
the greatest ~provocation, merits the
punishment provided for such crimes.
A course of procedure that shields
him from the consequences of such q
crime against society is a ~travesty
upon justice, a blot upon our boosted
civilization.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers IS depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal tire atment consistent with
safe ana profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all principal American and
European cities, and issues It's own
Letters OF Credit.
Interest paid on time deposits. The
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Unappreciated.

The lady killer was boastfng Of his
prowess.
zone girl whom 1 knew" he said,
'actually died for love of me. I was
her last thought"
They eyed him inadvertently.
81 should think" remarked one of
them, "that you might be anybody's
last thought!'-New York Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Professional Pride,

Professional Pride.
81 should regret very much to hear
that anybody has ever offered money
for political influence"
EYES," answered Mr.. Graftwell,
'your hearing of it would indicate very
crude work on somebody's part."-
Washington Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
The Law Of Gravity.

The Law Of Gravity.
"Silence in the court!'' Numbered
the Judge, and the laughter died away.
"Mr. Bailiff,~ continued the instruc-
tons from the bench, "eject the mex
man who defies the law Of gravity
Philadelphia Ledger.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Fine Book and Job Printing q spe.
cialty at the RIVER PRESS office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

W. G. CONRAD, Pres.
JAMES T. STANFORD,
Vice-Pres. and Manager.
A. E. SCHWINGEL,
Cashier.
OMAR J. MALCOLM,
Asst. Cashier.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

PAID UP CAPITAL..............S o 0.OO0
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY g OO.O 900
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Local Securities a Specially.
Interest Allowed on Time Deposits
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
Gov. SPRY RETURNS
FROM WASHINGTON

Governor William Spry got homo
last night at $50 o'clock.
We had an excellent time" said
Governor Spry. Judge Booth and
MI Callister and myself enjoyed the
trip very much. My mission was prin,
cipally TO look into the matter of
securing the privilege of the use of
tents and cots from the army depart.
ment for the Grand Army encamp.
ment. ! have the assurance of the
department that we VIII get the cots
and the tents, but the request for
blankets and mattresses could not be
met at this time. owing to an absolute
rule against such a procedure We
have reason to hope that we will get
this concession, however. by act of
congress.
The President gave me his word
that ii is his earnest desire to come
to Salt Lake during the encampment.
lnaSmuch however, as the annual ap.
preparation for the expenses of the
President while travelling has been
stricken down. there is no means for
this: but there is strong disposition
on the part OF a large majority of
the senators and representatives TO
restore this appropriation, and | be-
heve it Will be added to the census
appropriation"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
HALT FOR
r ALL R @ 4 D
VlADUCT
BIG BRIDGE Is TO BE BAPTIZED
IN THAT SUBSTANCE.
Many Lights Will Be Used in Dis
Peling the Gloom From the Road
Over the Tracks.

Contractor DundaS,. who has had
charge of the erection of the new via
duct under Engineer Campbell COM
plcted his work last night and formal
ly turned the big structure over TO
the Southern Pacific company The
contractor has erected 6S5 tons OF
structural iron since assuming charge
Of the work and has rushed the VIA
duct to completion with vigorous en-
ergy and success. Two or three of
the steel gang will remain at Ogden
for day or two to finish up odds and
ends of the big bridge The balance
Of the force has been sent to Salt Lake
to tackle another railroad contract of
lesser magnitude
The work of decking the viaduct
will be completed by force of carpen-
ters under Engineer Campbell, who
has also gang of men laying asphalt
over the eastern end OF the structure
to prevent water from leaking through
the floor and dripping over passenger
cars during wet weather About 45
barrels of asphalt will be used for
this purpose, and this Will delay the
final completion of the structure for a
week OF ten days longer
There viii be five large arc lights
hanging from curved steel stands on
the center of the structure. and two
arc lights at the approach on either
end of the viaduct
The structure will probably be turn
ed over TO the city government OF Og
den between May and 10.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
B0OGER RED
FOR OGDEN
RACES
FAMOUS HORSE IN BRANNON
STABLE WILL BE HERE.
h. ting Ring Will Be Open to
All Reputable Bookmakers.

The Ogden Racing Association an
nounced today that the betting ring
will be open to all reputable book
makers and il will be pro-rated at
$1,000 per day. which is the system in
operation on all the great race tracks
in America, as 1t gives everyone who
is known for his honesty and integrity
an opportunity to cut-in and make
book. The course pursued in this re-
gard by the management will meet
with the approval of the horsemen and
followers of the game. A great many
Of the big operators, who were in Oak
land and Los Angeles during the win
ter season, will be on the ground on
the opening day prepared to hang up
their states
]. H. Brannon applied for stalls last
night for Booger Red, Cabin and Va
losld. Booger Red last summer at
Butte, in one of the weekly $1,000
handicaps, showed such wonderful
form In beating the best horses that
were In training there that most OF
the horsemen and the followers
thought 1t was more of a fluke, but in
shipping to California he was entered
in the FollanSbee Handicap, distance
of SIX and a half furlongs, and beat
such horses in that race as ROesben
who is known as the big Train" and
for over two years in New York was
unbeatable in the heavyweight handi-
caps, Chapultepec, Light Wool and
others. and since then he has contln-
ued beating the very best horses in
training
ValosN will be brought here. ready
to race. from Bozeman. Montana,
where the horse has been wlntered
Cabin is real good handicap horse
over distance of ground.
The following horses arrived yes
terday from San Francisco:
p. E. Smith with three-Surety
Wooden and Marburg.
Il. Lampard with Black Domino. and
Jockey p. ODonnell who Will do his
riding.
VIM. Short. who is in charge of ].
Barnes horses. Work Box, Scverus,
Good-Ship, Buna and Nappa. and Jock
ey Teddy Beyan who rides at Sc
pounds.
L. Dcaley has Cndichon, Plausible
and Sixteen. Plausible is one of the
best mud horses in training
Trainer Chas Synder Is in charge of
w. E. Cotton's string. consisting Of
Birth, Deneen. Woolton. and Wicket.
and Jockey w. c. Cotton will do his
riding
Jockey Chris Krschbaum arrived
this morning. He will do the riding
for II, Stover and Z. Dealy.
Jockey Palms is also here and VIII
do the riding for VIM. St Vincent
l.. H Ezell arrived with King Brush
and Taslmaster.
Jockey Chas. Borcl is due 10 arrive
from Butte, Mont, next Sunday He
got the reputation at Oakland as Long
Shot Borel," as he won on so many
long shots.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28

r company. will open a grocery store on
| Washington avenue, between Twenty
| second and Twenty-third streets. un-
| der the firm name OF Shaw Brothers.
| William Shaw is now employed at the
| Lewiston sugar factory. but Will re-
| sign his position to enter upon his new
venture.
Spring Hat Sale. 2514 Wash. Ave. :
Frank Cutter, agent San Francisco
Weekly Examiner, will be in ogden
until May /. Address Box 341. Ogden. =
Blue Seal Butter Nut Bread is known
BY It's fine, texture and flavor.
Two-Story Business BIock-A two
story business block. with basement.
20 feet by 70 feet, is to be erected
by John n. Spargo on Washington
avenue, between Twenty-fifth and
Twenty sixth street, next to the Corey
block Bids on the work are being
made today.
For fancy painting and decorating,
call on or address F. L. Weterg. 325
9th street.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the b. OF
r. T., will give a card party Thurs
day evening at the Eagle hall. Re
freshments and prizes.
Canyon Road in Danger Commits
sioner Moore telephoned to the court
house. from Ogden canyon this after
noon that the canyon road was in dan
ger of destruction from high water un-
less prompt measures were taken TO
relieve the flood situation at that
point Commissioner Madison respond
ed at once and left for the scene OF
trouble with n force OF men.
Teams Wanted. = Wheelwr1ght
ConsI- Co.
Ogden Stake Sunday School Board
Dancing party. Fourth Ward, Thurs
day. April 90.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
FAMILY QUARREL is
AIRED IN POLICE COURT

A deplorable case Of domestic strife
was brought into the police court this
morning, Mrs Thomas A Nerden.
wife of a well.known tamale man.
charging her husband with assault and
battery.
Children of the couple were drag.
sed into the affair and nelghbors gave
their version of the trouble. Mrs.
Nerden testified that her husband. who
occupies separate apartments In the
same house with her since she sued
Tor divorce some time ago. awoke her
this morning by beating one Of her
children who had run into her bed
room to escape It's fathers wrath.
She attempted TO protect the child,
Whereupon Nerden struck her with a
stick While she was still in bed Mrs.
Nerden then arose and tried to nut
him out Of the room, which resulted
in his pushing her against the wall
and striking her on the cheek with his
fist She retaliated by striking him
over the shoulders with small toy
chair when the two were separated by
another occupant of the house.
TWO of the children were placed on
the witness stand, also neighbor. and
Nerden's partner, Sam Scott The story
OF each was practically the same. It
seems that one of the children, when
asked by the father to go TO the store
for some eggs, had refused to go and
had called his parent a bald
headed old --. In nm effort to re-
tam his parental dignity. Nerden had
apparently become involved in the fra
cas- with his wife. The court took the
case under advisement until Thursday
morning.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
[ R AlNLOA D
OF ROCK is
READY
WILL BE USED TO PROTECT THE
RAILROAD BRIDGE.
Cars Are Now Loaded at Lakeside
Awaiting Word From This End
Rivers Continue to Rise.

The rain storm last night was gen.
eral east. west. north and south OF
Ogden, but was not heavy enough TO
materially interfere with train service
on any OF the roads centerIng in this
city Weather Observer Van der
Graaff of the Southern Pacific freight
house, reports 3i-l00 of an inch Of pre-
cipitation at Ogden. As a result of
recent warm weather and the down
pour both the Weber and Ogden rIy-
erS are very high and within a few
inches Of the tops of the banks.
As n precautionary measure. the
Southern Pacific company will bring
in ten or fifteen cars OF heavy rock
from Lakeside and dump the stone on
either side of the railroad bridge to
protect the structure and TO save the
grades at both ends of the bridge. The
rock is already loaded on cars at Lake
side and, should the river continue to
rise during the day, VIII be brought
in this afternoon or evening.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
RANDOM
REFERENCES

$1,000 REWARD will paw $1,000
for information that will result I'm the
arrest and conviction of the party or
parties who wllfully and malioiously
stripped the bark and otherwise cut
the young shade trees recently planted
on my property at corner of cath and
Monroe. HEeER SCOWcRoFT. =
He Will Visit lreIand.-Chief Ac.
countant Maurice Kennedy of Super
intendent Manson's office, left this
morning for a three months visit to
Ireland During his absence the chief
accountants desk will be occupied by
B. f. Garrett. district auditor from
San Francisco.
Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter and 9TH
or cement work. see Wheelwright Con
struction Co. -
Letter From Patrick Hcsly-A, R.
Haywood has received letter from
Patrick Healy stating that he and his
wife expected to reach New York on
May Sth. They. Will be home about
May 18th.
Mining Man From Tecoma.-T. ].
Keegan. a prominent mining man. is
hero purchasing supplies for his min,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
S N A | | P @ \
AT POLICE
ST T'lON
DRUNKEN MAN CAUSES EXCITE
MENT AMONG OFFICERS.
Desk Sergeant crItchIow Makes the
Discovery That Prisoner Is Af-
flicted With the Disease.

The morning session of police court
was taken up largely with the assault
and battery case OF the Nerden fam.
fly A few minor cases were dis
rose1 Of, however, including that of
John Doe Riley. charged with drunk
enness. Riley pleaded not guilty but
Deputy Naylin stated that the man
was drunk beyond doubt at the time
OF his arrest The court reminded
Riley that he was a good fellow as
long as he let liquor alone and then
imposed sentence of five days.
e. E Mattson was charged with
drunkenness and. after some hesita-
ton, he pleaded guilty, receiving a
fine OF So or five days. Upon reach
ing the other part Of the jail, Desk
Sergeant Critchlow recognized the
symptoms of smallpox in Mattson's
countenance and the fact caused a
commotion through police headquar-
ters
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
? r | n CI p A |
CITIES OF
EUROPE

DR. and Mrs. Ezra c. Rich have re-
turned from a five-months tour of Eu.
rope and report most ENJOYABLE trip.
Dr. Rich spent a considerable portion
OF his time at the great educational
centers where he visited the world
famous hospitals. met many celebrated
surgeons and attended number Of
surgical clinics. including two months
In the government hospital at Berlin
DR.. and Mrs. Rich were accompanied
as far as Rome By Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
rick Healy of this city, and afterward
they met them at various points in
Europe. The party sailed from New
York aboard the Carpathia and land
ed AT Naples.
From Naples they proceeded to
rome. where they were at the time
the Messina earthquake occurred A
curious fact Is that they learned moth
Ing of the great catastrophe until sev.
eral days after it had happened due
TO the government censorship and sup.
preston of news regarding the oc-
currence
FROM Rome the party went 10 Flor
ence where stay OF day and a half
was made, and then on to Venice.
1t was at the latter place that the
travellers first learned of the terrible
earthquake. a native guide who met
the party had observed a CORPS of
surgeons and nurses being rushed out
or the city for some urgent business
and. upon inquiring about It. had
learned the factJ. The papers ,of
Venice were soon filled with the news.
but from the Paris edition of the New
York Herald the Ogden party were
made acquainted with the catastrophe
which had occurred so near them No
shock OF the earthquake was felt In
Rome.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
UTAH STATE
JOU R N AL
SOLD
A. r. BOWMAN WILL BECOME THE
NEW OWNER.
Paper to Be Made Democratic Organ
Brig Bowman Loses Out
In the Deal.

The Salt Lake Herald reports the
sale of the Utah State Journal TO A
r. Bowman, the final consummation of
the deal to be brought about May IL
at which time Brig Bowman will be
down and out. and the new owners
will take possession. The Herald
says:
The Utah State Journal Will change
hands MAY IL. An option running to
that date was given by the Journal
Publishing company yesterday. The
consideration was not made public
The prospective purchaser is A. r.
Bowman. who is now associated with
the Wasatch Printing company of
OgIen. With Mr.. Bowman, 1t Is under
stood. will be associated his brother.
The Bowman brothers are not vet in
a position to announce their policy.
but it was reported on the street that
the Journal was to be made morn
Ing Democratic paper Willard f.
Snyder and Bismarck Snyder of Salt
Lake City were In Ogden yesterday
and the evening before on business
connected with this transfer 1t is an
open secret here that Willard F. Sny.
der is practically the sole owner of
the Journal AS a daily paper, the
State Journal was started five years
ago by Frank j. Cannon. Then it was
straightout Democratic paper, and
many of the prominent Democrats of
the state took stock in 1t. After Will
lard f. snyder purchased the control
of the paper, Frank ]. Cannon dropped
out, and since then the paper has been
more or less Independent in politics.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
American Women AdaptabI..

II is said that an American woman
hardly passes her first season in Lon
don until she can talk of the turf and
politics, two subjects of which she is
comparatively ignorant in the United
States This is due to her adaptabili.
ty. for. finding herself with those 10
whom they are interesting subjects
she naturally seeks to become pro
ficient In knowledge. That Is one roa.
son Of her success with EngIishmon
who realize that she is not so deeolv
convinced OF her own opinion upon tho
ordinary subjects of life that she &c
not willing TO accept his view.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
DINING CAR
" A | 7 E K
SHOT
ALMOST INSTANTLY KILLED BY
A POCATELLO OFFICER.
cclored Men Were Being Escorted tn
Jail When Rough and Tumble
Fight Ended in the Killing.

Gus Travis. colored man employ
ed as waiter with Dining Car Con
ductor Ryland's crew, OH the Oregon
Short Line. was shot and almost In
stantly killed by an officer at Pocatel-
10 last night.
Dining car 362, in charge OF Con-
ductor Ryland and his crew, was set
out OF north-bound train at Pocatel-
10 TO remain several hours. and four
Of the crew are alleged TO have wan
dered across the track and into differ.
ent saloons. While drinking, an al
tercation arose between members OF
the crew and an officer arrested two of
the dining car men and started for
the jail Travis is alleged TO have In
terfered with the officer in the dis
charge OF his duties and rough and
tumble fight Is said to have occurred
in which Travis was shot by the po-
liceman.
The details of the shooting have not
yet been received at dining car head
quarters in this city, but Assistant SUI
peIintendent Gillinbeck left for Po-
catello on the early morning train 10
attend the inquest and TO ascertain the
facts.
Gus Travis was an old-time employe
of the Hartman dining car service
and was we'll known in this city where
he had many friends among the col
ored population and among those in
the service of the system.
While several acquaintances allcge
that Travis was a married man. others
insist TO the contrary. and little is
apparently known of his family rcla-
tions.
The inquest over the body of the
dead man Is being held and Conductor
Rylands' crew are all detained at Po-
catello pending the result.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
MEETING OF THE LEAGUE

A special meeting of the Ogden City
Improvement league viii be held in
the parlors Of the Weber Club Thurs
day. April 29th, at s o'clock p. m A
short program has been prepared for
this meeting and every member of the
league and all who are interested in
greater and more beautiful Ogden are
urged to attend. tSigne0 j. C. Nye,
president
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
CLOSING OUT

Shelving and settees at Lewis Shoe
Market for sale. also one cash regis
Ter. All persons owing us please call
and settle before the first of the month
as the business will be closed Fri
day night next. Lewis Shoe Market
2S43 Wash. Ave. -
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
MARRIAGES

Cary Bittllyon and Sarah Elyira
Stewart of Salt Lake were issued
license TO marry yesterday after
noon and Immediately after the is
suance of the license the marriage
ceremony was SAID by Elder j. V.
Bluth
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
The Health of Your Horse.

1he proper remedy for al horse strains,
pralhs or collie Is Perry Davis Painkiller.
70 prompt and you'll cave the horse suffer-
usLSpare yourself trouble and expense
anyoe save q long time waiting. You ought
nave bottle ready. Tho now size bottle
,es's 80 oents; one hrger, so cents. Bo
.uie your druggist gives YOU Perry Dayis'.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
Very lono Plants,

The longest plants In the world are
seaweeds. One tropical variety is
known which measures in length.
when IT has reached its full develop
ment, at least 500 feet. or above one
eighth Of a mile.-Home Notes
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
VorY Old P,IpfIp1

What Is believed to be the oldest
European painting In existence has
been found In Crete by the Italian
archaeological mission. 1t is on a
sarcophngus. and is supposed to have
been produced about $500 3. c.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-28
BETTER CAR SERVICE

for the Ogden Canyon Hot Springs.
Last car leaves up there now at 12
O'Clock at night.