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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
ONCE A CRIME TO GIVE AIMS.
Ancient Code of European Law Pro.
Vided Severe Punishment.

County Treasurer

The secretary of the London Men
deity society reports that street beg
ging is ON the increase He has sta
tistics to prove his words, of course.
But surely every man who has a pen
ny to spare must have read or heard
by this time that he really does
fellow-creature an illservice when he
gives it to him for the asking, says
the Pail Mall Gazette.
1t is interesting to recall that a
code of European law in force for
centuries did actually make aimsgiY-
ing crime, always punished severely
with death in certain cases. But
this was 1000 years ago, before the
dawn of our happy civilization. It
must be confessed, however. that
there was an appearance of common
sense about the famous Grajas code,
which ruled Norway, Iceland and
much of England, doubtless, In its
time.
1t began by laying down strict rules
to make each family support its own
INDECENT members, or to show sufi-
cient cause for the failure. This is the
of poor relief, which we have suffered
to lapse under the direction of prog
ress. Having thus provided for the
respectable class of paupers, as 1t may
be put briefly. the legislator could
deal firmly with rowing mendicants
and their abettors. And he did.
1t is worth while to observe. how
ever, that the family pauper had a
guardian or trustee, appointed by the
district council, who was responsible
for his decent subsistence; If this man
did not fulfill his duty or tried to es-
cape 1t, he incurred the terrible pen
atty called observation-disclosures in
his house for three years: anyone who
found him outside was free to kill
| him.
They stood no nonsense in those
days. An able-bodied person who
begged was outlawed-equivalent to a
sentence OF death. Anyone proved to
have been wandering for Is days with.
out visible means of subsistence was
held to be beggar. within the mean.
ing of the act" and treated according
ly. But the clause which most inter.
ested US was that which decreed that
any man, whatever his station, who
gave money. or moneys worth, to q
vagrant, at the district assembly, oI
on his way thither, should be punished
with exclusion. The crime of almsgiv
ing was well understood in those
days. Perhaps / should add that the
Grajas code was officially promulgated
in 1ll6 But IL had been in force as
the premable declares, for centuries.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
The Secret of Long Life.

French scientist has discovered one
secret of long life. His method deals
with the blood. But long ago millions
oi Americans had proved Electric Bit
ters prolongs life and makes it worth
iiviag. 1t purifies, enriches and vital
izrs the blood, rebuilJs wasted nerve
C Ills. imparts life and tone to the en-
tire systrm. godsend to weak, sick
and debilitated people. kidney trouble
had bllghted my life for months" writes
W. NJ. Sherman, OF Gushing, Me-, "but
Electric Bltters cured me entirely. y
Only soc at the Modern Pharmacy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
Notice to Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States foi
the District of Idaho. in the State OF Idaho
In the matter of James B. Wood, voluntary
bankrupt in bankruptcy.
janice B. Wood having filed his petition in
above matter, for full and complete discharge
from all his debts and liabilities, and it appear
ing TO the undersigned referee, that the same
is in due form as required by the Act OF Con.
gress, relating to bankruptcy, and the same
having been referred to said referee for hearing
and adjudication, and an order Of notice there
on having been entered In said matter, 1t Is
hereby ordered that each and all persons hold
ng claims against the said bankrupt, or hav-
ing any interest the ,ein, may appear before the
said referee on the 18th day of March, A. D.,
1900 at O'Clock p m OF said day, at the office
of D. C. Kunz, ESQ. In the City of Paris in the
county of Bear Lake and State of Idaho in SAT |
District to show cause II any they have why
he prayer OF said petition should not be
granted
Dated at Paris, Idaho, this Goth Cay of Feb
\. D. 1909
LORENZO T. SHEPHERD.
Referee.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
Quarterly Stake Conference.

the quarterly stake conference of the
Bear Lake stake will be held in the
tabernacle at Paris Saturday and Sun
day, March IL and Ia. commencing at
10 a. m. each day. All are cordially in
vited to attend, especially the pri St
hood aid the officers of the various or
ganizations.
Jos. R. SHEPHERD,
VIM. L. RICH,
w. w. RICHARDS,
Stake Presidency
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
Too Much Face.

You feel as II you bad one face too
many when you have Neuralgia Don't
you Save the face, you may need it;
hut get rid OF the Neuralgia by applying
Bailard's Snow Liniment. Finest thing
n the world for rheumatism, neuralgia,
burns, cuts, scalds, lame back and all
pains. Sold by The MoGern Pharmacy
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
Notice.

To bankers. merchants, School teach
ers, School trustees and others: I will
not cash any more warrants that are
not Endorsed by the orgional holder
Orders from school trustees are not war.
rants and will not be- considered as me-
& tia BILE paper at the treasurer's office
j. R PUGMIRE,
County Treasurer
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
Are you q weot her Propbet7

Does your rheumatism tell you when
we're going to have rain or change in
The weather You'd be willing to quit
redicting the weather II you could get
ri.l of the rheumatism-then use Billiards.
SNOW Liniment. It's sule. Price 25c
soc and 800 per bottle. Sold by The
Modern Pharmacy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
Every Mother

is or should be worried when the little
ones have a cough or cold. Itmay lead
to Group or pleurlsy or pnenmonia-.-the
to something more serious. BalIard.s
HoreEound Syrup will cure the trnnhl'
at once and preveHt any compiicatk n,
Sold by TLR MQdegR Phagynacy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
Revolts At Cold Steel.

"Your only hope, said three doctors
to Mrs. NJ. E. Fisher, Detroit, Mich. sui
fpring from severe rectal trouble, lies In
an operation. y ithen used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills." she writes, "tin wholly
eured." They prevent Appendicitis,
cure Constipation, Headache. 25G at
me AtvoEn Pssaguzasy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26

have in my possession the following des-
cribed animals: One bay horse about "a years
old white spot In head, branded TIP on left
thigh, also One brown mare years old, white
spot in head two hind feet white brand resembl-
ing Y up side down on left thigh.
Unless sooner claimed by the owner 1 will
sell the above described ANNA 1t public auc-
ton at my place at Eight Mile, Idaho, ut
p. m. on March 2, 1909.
JAMES MUNRoE, Constable
Eight Mile Idaho
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
ESTRAY NOTICES.

have in my possession the following describ
cd animal: One bay mare, about three years
old, no marks or brands visible
Unless sooner claimed by the owner, I will
sell the above described animal al public ano-
tion at my place in Raymon. Idaho, at 10 o'clock
q. m. on Monday, March Is. 1909.
EZRA J. PHELPS, Constable,
Raymond Idaho
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26

have in my possession the following de-
scribed animal. One red COW about years old
white In face, white on belly, white spot n
each flank, square crop off each ear and slit In
right ear, no brands visible.
Unless sooner claimed by the owners the
above described animal Will be sold according
to law at my place in Ovid Idaho, at / o'clock
p m. on Saturday March eth 1909
CHRIS SoRENSoN, Constable,
Ovid Idaho
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26

Ovid, Idaho

I have IN my possession the following de-
scribed animars. One grey gliding about
years old weight about e75. branded C on left
shoulder Unless sooner claimed will be sold
at Hunter and Grey ranch in Marlboro. Idaho,
at 10 a. m. on March g. 1909.
One brockle faced heller one year old past
brand resembling r ON left rib no marks.
One red bald faced COW about years old slit
In left ear, no brands visible.
Unless sooner claimed by the owners
above described animals WIN be sold according
to law at my place in Marlboro, Idaho, on
Saturday, March 8, 1909 at o'clock p. NJ. ~
J. A BERRY, Constable,
Wardbaro Idaho
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26

have In my possession the following de-
scriced animals. One black mare years old
weight about 300, no brands visible.
One bay mare yearling colt, white legs, no
brands visible, badly wire cut on three legs,
unfit to travel.
One brown mare years old weight abo At s75,
brand resembling L Il E combined upside
down on left shoulder,
Unless sooner claimed by the owners the
above described animals will be sold according
to law at my place In GeneyasIdaho, at o'clock
p m. on Saturday, March 0, 1909.
A. BoEHME, Constable,
Gen va, Idaho
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26

l have in my possession the following de.
scribed animals: One brown gliding two years
old, weight about $50 lbs no brane or mark
visible.
One bay gliding, bald face, white eyes, weight
abobt ESQ lbs, two years old, no brand or mark
visible.
Unless sooner claimed by the owners the
above described animals will be sold according
to law at my place In Geneva, Idaho, at 1
O'Clock p. M on March 81, 1909.
A. BoEHME, Constable
Geneva, Idaho
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26

And IN accordance with law. unless
the respective amounts, together with
costs of advertising. are paid to G
Haddock. secretary, prior TO the date
herein set forth, so many shares of each
parcel of stock as may be necessary,
will be sold at the school house of Dis
trict No. II on the 10th day of March.
1919, at , o'clock p. m. to pay the de-
linquent assessment thereon, together
with the costs of advertising aud ex-
pense of sale.
Dated at Montpelier, Idaho. this 10th
day of Feb. 1909.
G HADDocK, Secretary
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-02-26
Notice of Sale of Delinquent Stock.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to an order of the board of directors of
the Preston Montpelier Irrigation Co.,
that there is now delinquent on the fol-
lowing described stock on account Of
assessments heretofore levied on the
same, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective share hold
ers, as follows.
Shares Amt
Sidney stevens 800. .....55 $22 90
John A. Perkins =. ..... 10 OG
Thos Larsen .....125 is o.
C. G. Webster. .... IS is 81
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
4 1RMY REDUCTION Easy.
1t Can Be Brought about by a
Slight Decrease an EnHstmGnts.
TFrom The tribune Bureau. !


Washington. Aug. 23.-The execution OF the order
limiting the enlisted strength Of the to eighty
thousand by July l. 1910. viii probably be ae-
complished without difficulty and. IL was said Mt
the War Department to-day. without the reduction
having any appreciabIe effect the usefulness of
the military force
The decrease will lie distributed as evenly as
possible in order that there may he no undue lack
OF enlisted men IN any branch. Most commanding
officers believe they are in need Of more men, and
this is manfestly the I'm the coast artillery
corps. the head Of which, General Arthur Murray,
will make recommends tions 10 this effect IN his
forthcoming annual report
The reduction of eight thousand men. according
the latest estimate Of the enlisted strength can
easily he brought about by slight decrease I'm
the number Of enlistments during the next few
months The rate OF discharges in the regular
army by expiration of terms Of enlistment would
accomplish the reduction in three four months
if il were necessary 10 apply the order
Besides. there nearly eight thousand at
the general recruiting stations not yet assigned to
the various branches of the army.
The order naming July l the date when the
military force must be reduced is with a view TO
having the estimates for maintenance which will
go 70 Congress next December prepared with that
decrease in mind. Those estimates relating 10 sub
sistence. transportation. clothing and medical sup
plies. cover the next fiscal year beginning July l.
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
HIBBARD CRITICISED.
Boston Finance Commission. focuses
Manor of Extravaganza.

Boston Aug S3--The first distinct arrsiznment or
the executive and legislative branches of the NUM-
cipaI government Of Boston in the present admin
istration was made tonight in report issued by
the Finance Commission which charged the office OF
Mayor George A. Hibbard with extravaganza" of
'Tessening executive vigilance and placing of
favored individuals upon the payrolls of the city.
Comparing the condition OF the city's finances
with other years. the commission says:
In the present year. owing to the disregard by
the city Council of the financial condition of the
city the extravaganza of certain department heads,
and the failure of the Mayor 10 continue the work
os refsrn there has been the whole retro
gression'
Commenting on the fact that Mayor Hubbard IN a
message in January 10 the City Council emphasized
the need of economy in all departments. the report
adds
But tho investigations OF the commission have
shown that this Office during the present year has
sought procure positions for favored individuals
various departments Such Interference increases
the expenses of the city. end tends 10 demorslize
the entire service
The commission IN general charges that "the
responsibility for unnecessary expenditures dis
tinguished from appropriations. rests primarily
with the Mayor. that the facts show a lessening or
executive vigilance and corresponding growth OF
extravaganza; that I'm many cases reductions In
compensatons have been followed by restorattous
and discharges by reinstatements; that new and
unnecessary appointments have been made and un-
tustihable increases in compensation granted"
As a remedy for the alleged evils the commission
recommends
THAT all salaries needlessly raised be reduced;
that all unnecessary appointments be revoked; that
action on pending requests for increases IN salary
moved and excessive salaries be reduced to a
proper basis; that executive departments be re-
Iieved Of pressure from the Mayors Office In the
appointment OF suoordinates-
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
NO COMPROMISE WITH MILLERs.
Government Will Continue to Seize Bleached
Flour Until Test Case Is Decided
IFrom Tho Tribune Bureau /

Washington, Aug. 2.-At a conference to-day bo
tween Wade II Ellis. Acting Attorney General ana
Dr. +. J.. Dunlap. Of the Bureau Of Chemistry Of
the Deps rtrnent of Agriculture. IL decided 10
continue the seizures OF bleached -four and n
make agreement with millers 10 hold matters
tn allegiance pending the settlement Of a test case.
Some time ago the Department Of Agriculture
decided that bleached -four manufactured In
violation of the pure food laws, not much on
the ground Of impurity. but because of alleged
misbranding. II was determined TO put a stop To
bleaching and the agents OF the department
began making seizures OF the flour. Counsel for
the millers-the largest concerns being I'm Iowa
and Nebraska-have been hooding the departments
of Justice and Agriculture with kilograms asking
that a test case be made and the millers be al !
lowed 10 continue their business until this case
decided.
The large mlllers OF the Northwest agreed to
stop -four bleaching February l. and did so
They are said 20 have the advantage OF the Ne
braska and Iowa miers. i'm that the hard wheat
of the Northwest makes a white -four without
bleaching while the softer wheat Of the Middle
West does not produce such white color when
milled.
Test cases will be brought to trial at the earliest
date possible.
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
TROOPS OUT IN MISSISSIPPI
Trouble Feared Following Attempted Assas-
sination Of Court Clerk

Natchez. Miss AUG. accompanies r and C
- Regiment of the state nItional gusrd left here
1ate YESTERDAY for Meadrine. Sheriff Jones OF
FRANKLIN County called FOR the troops IN anticipa-
slon OF serious trouble arising from the attempted
assassination OF Crsnoery Clerk Ernest Newman
esst night.
Armed men on horseback surrounded Newman 8
Bronze sne one OF them fired al him through win
siow He was shot I'm the arm. The assassins es-
raped' but the hloodhounds were placed on the
srail
FreEds 81 both factions came into Meadyille
from the country ali DAY and Threatened 10 tear
fhe town up" clash Is feared before morning
sn which case there would probsbly be more blood
shed than when tie father Of Newman was killed
o few weeks ago, ~ which time two or three other
snrn were killed and the present clerk was badly
wounded.
Ernest Newman was recently elected 70 the Office
oi ohaneeTy clerk over Eve opponents as his
Fathers successor
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
FEAR TROUBLE AMONG sEALERs.
Agent of Department of Commerce and Labor
Behind with His Report.

Of Commerce and Labor feel considerable concern
because OF the noir-receipt of the report of its
agent w. !. Lembkey, giving the number of seals
take non the I'ribyov' Islands by the North Amer
lean Commercial Company. which leases the seal
ing rights from the government. The report should
have been received by August 10. but nothing has
been heard from Mr.. I4smbkey.
Mr.. Lembkey too with him two mountain howit-
gers and quantity Of sdearms All Of his men
were thoroughly armed. Raids the islands have
been numerous In the last several years aud the
Japanese particularly daring, II is said. just
about the time the seasons closed
II nothing is heard from Mr.. I.embkey this week
It is likely that word will be dispatched to the
revenue cutter I'm that vicinity investigate. The
government lessees not allowed 10 exceed an
annual kill OF fifteen thousand seals.
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
CHINESE STUDENTS TO CONFER.
Meeting Opens at Colgate University To-day
John w. Foster 10 Speak.

Utca Y Y, Aus. 2S-ChiRese students from col
'eees in al parts Of the country gathering at
hamilton to attend conference Of the Chinese
Students Alliance, which will he opened tomorrow
might. under the auspices Of Colgate University,
end continue 10 The end Of the week. II is expect
cd that between one hundred and one hundred and
nifty will be I'm attendance. The object OF the con-
ferenoe IL 10 enable the Chinese students who are
from many different provinces OF their native
country. 10 become acquainted and to exchange
sdeas regarding the work 10 be taken up by them
an their return China.
WI Tfng-fang, the Chinese Minister 10 this coun-
siy, had arranged 70 address the conference but
as he has been recalled 10 Pekin the secretary of
the CEinese Legation viii speak his place. John
W Foster, former Secretary OF State and Profess
sor J. W jerks. OF Cornell University win also
snake addresses. There viii also be athletic con-
tests between teams from different universities
Many Chinese students arrived to-day. Including
twenty from Cornell University. with a baseball
team and several athletes The conference will be
Followed by a conference OF Christisnized Chinese
students occupying several DAYS.
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24

were seen approaching the hin from the OUT
skirts of the town they were ordered back
TIE announcement was made today that the
government VIII need The peonage charge
against President i. y. lI9frstOt and Foreman
Sar1usI Cohen of tie Pressed steel Car COM
I-suy 20 the extent OF making thorough in
'vestisation Of Tho allegations of Albert Vans,
who spoT. 10 the charges before United States
srornmissionsr Lindsey SATURDAY
Assistant United States District Attorney Jor-
Dan does not approve % the suit in its present
-orrn and IL mas not been filed. but ~ the facts
sre found 20 warrant legal action for redress
prosecutions wiz be begun along slightly differ
ient lines
II an investigation % the peonage charges
elbows that prosecution is warranted. new suits
win be drawn making separate charges against
president Hoffstot. Cohen. she foreman. and the
Pressed Steel Car Company as a corporation
ID. X Gardner. chief clerk OF the Pressed Steel
Car Company was seen at the car plant Office
early to-day. MIR. Gardner said:
speaking for the general superintendent.
wish 10 say that the Pressed Steel Car Com
sany is taking absolutely no official cognizance
of the riots OF last night We have put the mat
ser OF personal and property protection directly
ap TO the Sheriff Of The county, and look TO him
so take care OF tie situation here. AS far as
che car company is concerned. We even deny
vtrike situation at the present time. for our
plant is IN operation to-day, and will continue
30 during the week
Mrs Michael Nestor. Of MoKee's Rocks. re-
ported 10 Lieutenant Smith Of the state CON
stabulary to-day that in the rioting Of last night
lffteen members Of the mOh forcibly entered her
apartments while she was on another floor Wis
sting friends and crswled under beds, into
closets and behind furniture. A squad Of state
lsroopers. pursuing the fleeing rioters. entered
l-he apartment and locked the doors behind
lshem.
Mrs. Nestor said the troopers then dragged
lshe men from their hiding places. and one by
one beat them numerically with the three foot
hickory riot clubs In the struggle beds were
torn apart and ripped MP. mirrors were smashed
snd the furnishings Of the entire fiat more or
less demolished.
Mrs. Nestor has been married only two
snopths. and her home represented the savings
uf herself and husband. The woman was in
sermed that her only recourse was 70 sue the
county of Allegheny for damages.
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
DISCUSSION OF PURE FOOD LAWS.
Federal Statute To Be Attacked at Conven-
tion in Denver.

Denver Aug 23-Janes Wilson. Secretary OF
Agriculture: DR. H ". Wiley. chief chemist OF the
Department Of Agriculture. and food experts from
almost every state in the Union here TO attend
the opening tomorrow of the National Convention
81 Pure Food and Dairy Commissioners.
The fight over benzOate of soda is 10 be over
shadowed by the question OF federal regulation of
food laws. II is the contention of some delegates
that the model stae law" framed by COmmis-
sioner f. F. Ladd. OF South Dakota, should prevail
The federal law has been adopted to give unt-
foru.ity." said Secretary Wilson in an interview
to-day. twenty-five states have adopted the fed
eraI law without material change. The way to get
n model law is not undo what has been done.
but rather change the federal laws where defects
are found
The followers OF Lsdd assert that the federal
not suitable for the needs of all the states.
New-York tribune., 1909-08-24
RAIN CHECKS FOREST FIRE
Losses Heavy In West Kootenay and Fsrr,.
Districts-Ranchers' Homes Burnsd

winnipeg. Manitoba, Aug "a steady raj, T.
the West Kootenay and FernIe districts all 1sstr,
Is checking the forest fires which however are sTI
burning around Hosner Michel Fernie, Coal crsss
Mirrfsey. Jafray Cranbrook. Movie ana r,r....N
The managers Of the lumber companies are ernnlo,.
Ing many men 10 fight the fire some Of then, bav,a,
worked eighteen hours without sleep or rest
The East KOotenay Lumber Company. the vs.,,
burg Lumber Company and the Ot.s-stanlss -
her Company have suffered heavy losses vat1,bl,
timber south Of Nsi'''son, Arrow Lake and us-
Cranbrook has been destroyed The chief sursr.-,
are railway and lumber companies, although .r,rv
fruit ranchers throughout the valleys Iost ,bs,,
homes and property. The most serious fires a.
CURED IN East Kootenay. Many citizens OF Gran
brook buried their vaiUables yesterday.