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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-10-03

As has been pointed out by the Min
in which the ideas of modern civiliza-
ton are so distinctly in advance Of
those of the past as in those that deal
with crime and its punishment. 1t is
only necessary to go back single cen
tary to find ourselves in region OF
thought on such subjects which most
people today would shrink from as bar
barous. The process of development
has been a slow one, even among ma
tions that have been at least partially
civilized, and would have certainly re-
scented the suggestion that they were
not Christian. Step by step, however,
European nations, at any rate, have
been uneonsciously adopting a new
point of view, and, it may be said,
new estimate of values. The idea that
haman life is less important thing
than human property is no longer en-
bodied in our laws, nor to any serious
extent imported into them by our
courts. Yet even now it may be ques-
toned whether most people have any
very clear or definite opinions on the
question. Why, it may be asked, does
law infict punishment on offenders2
Most people viii say at once-to deter
them, or others, from committing such
Esffences; and, if this common principle
of terrorism is accepted as the correct
one, it may be argued now as of old,
that the real question is what viii be
likely to create the most terror in the
minds of actual or probable offenders.
In old times the answer was unhesi-
tatinglv-the fear of death; and the
more painful the death, the more effec-
tual the punishment And this prin-
clple may easily be extended to all
minor punishments. and viii cover
nearly all the horrors of jails and con-
Wet ships The radical defect of it
all would seem to be that the principle
Is wrong. Few criminals, and certain
ly no habitual criminals. are converted
into honest and useful members of So
cietY, by the fear of punishment. What
does happen is that they become more
cunning, and more utterly unprineipled,
than they we're before, in the full con-
hdenee that they. At least, will escape
punishment altogether.
The other principle upon which So
eietv may proceed IN the infection of
punishment for lawbreaking is that
of reformation. It proceeds on the as
sumption IN the first place, that the
human being IS the most valuable prop
erty of society. if only he can be made
good human being; and IN the see
ond that society al large owes it as
debt to all Of its members to give
them every chance to develop all the
good that IS in them. The first as
sumption arises from experience. and
may be said to be purely unitarian
amounting to conviction that it viii
pay society to make the most possible
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
CONDUCTOR LEFT
ON TRACK TO Die
ROBBERS GET CASH, BIND AND
GAG HIM
MAN IN SALT LAKE TELLS OF Ex-
CITING EXPERIENCE
-
Bandits Get $1e and Place Victim Be-
tween RalIs--Motorman Backs
Car Up and Saves
lBy Associated Press.l

SALT LAKE CITY, March 6.-Com
PEELED to leave his car, bound and
robbed and left lying on the track, was
the experience of Conductor Goodfel-
low of the Poplar Grove line of the salt
Lake City street railway at an early
hour this morning.
According to Conductor Goodfellow' S
version of the affair. two men boarded
the car on the last inbound trip of
the night and requested to be let off at
Tenth West street.
When the car came to stop at that
point, one of the men covered the con-
ductor with a revolver, while the other
cut away a portion of the cord which
operated the cash register.
Goodfellow declares that one of the
men ordered him to leave the car,
while the other man signaled the car
to proceed.
The motorman, suspecting nothing
wrong. obeyed the signal.
After the car was well under motion
the man jumped off and returned to
assist his comrade in the task of bind
ing Goodfellows arms and legs.
The days receipts, about $40, were
secured from the conductor, and he
was placed on the track between the
rails.
In the meantime the motorman dis
covered that his conductor was miss
ing. He ran the car back several blocks
and found Goodfellow lying helpless
on the track.
Three suspects were arrested, but
later released.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
WEALTHY WIDOW
WEEDS CHAUFFEUR
UNUSUAL ROMANCE REVEALED
IN SACRAMENTO
BRIDE, AGED SIS, TAKES EMPLoYE,
AGED 80
Couple Leave on Steamer for San
francisco and Take Auto with
Them--Will Tour South.
ern Coast
fBy Associated press.l

SACRAMENTO, March 6.-Mrs. A
a. Van VOORHEES, and Arnold D. Patter-
son, her chauffeur. were married today
at the home of Mrs Henry Montford
Mrs. Van VOORHEES, mother.
Mrs. Van VOORHEES, is the widow OF
the late A. A. Van VOORHEES,, a former
prosperous harness dealer in this city.
She is one of the best known and one
of the wealthiest women in the city.
Patterson has been her chauffeur for
about year. The announcement OF
the marriage started the tongues of all
the gossips in town a-going, as Mrs
Van VOORHEES, is SIS years old, while Pat
terson is but 3d.
The ceremony was attended simply
by relatives of the bride and groom,
and was performed by Rev. w. S. Hos
kins of the English Lutheran church.
The couple left on the steamer for
San Francisco, taking their automobile
with them. From San Francisco they
will start on tour down the coast in
their machine.
The romance began last summer
when Patterson was severely injured
in an accident.
While he was i'll Mrs. Van VOORHEES,
became very attentive to him, and d
devotion began which resulted in the
marriage today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
DIPLOMATS ARE HOPEFUL
HARDIN WILL HAVE PEACE
Russian Foreign Office Attempts te
Ameliorate Conditions Wrought
by Railroads

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The diplo-
matte view of the situation at Hardin,
where the railroad companies are try
ing to control local affairs, was more
hopeful in tone today among the rep
resentatives of those powers having
interests in the far east, and which
are determined that the terms of the
Portsmouth treaty shall be complied
with and China's rights in Manchuria
preserved.
This optimistic feeling is prompted
by the fact that the Russian foreign
office has taken a hand looking to the
amelioration of conditions by advocat-
ing a modification of the railroad poll
icy and the adoption of the foreign
office plan for the government of all
towns in the railroad zone. That the
situation is complicated by political
features is realized in well informed
diplomatic circles, due to the powerful
influences exerted by the railroads
whose interests are paramount in Man
churia and which, If eliminated from
participation in local affairs, would lose
much of their prestige.
At the state department the belief is
expressed that an amicable settlement
of the whole controversy may yet be
reached
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
Torpedo FlotiIIa Arrives

SAN DIEGO, March 6-The first Sec
ton of the torpedo boat flotilla, con-
sisting of three vessels, arrived at {
o'clock this morning. preparatory tc
sailing for Magdalena bay
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF
ATTEMPT TO KILL WOMAN
Prisoner in Seattle Suspected of
Brutal AssauIt-Victim
Very III

SEATTLE, WASH. March 6.-George
H. Elliott of Duwamish is a prisoner
in the King county Jail, suspected as
the man who assaulted Mrs. Blanche
Roseburg. wife of Otto Roseburg of
Duwamish, last night, and choked her
into insensibility and then placed her
head on the tracks of the Columbia &
Puget Sound railway, in such a posi-
ton as to infer that it was the inten-
tion of the assailant to allow some
passing train to blot out the evidence
of his crime.
Mrs. Roseburg is in serious condi-
ton. The prompt work of the sheriff $
posse. aided by two big Cuban blood
hounds, is responsible for the arrest of
Elliott.
The dogs took a trail directly up an
almost perpendicular bank along the
railroad tracks. through the woods, di
rectly to Elliott's home, half mile
from Duwamish
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
FORMER CUBAN GOVERNOR
SHOT AT BY A MERCHANT
Old Grudge Causes Attempt to MUIR
der Prominent Resident of
Havana

HAVANA. March 6.-An attempt was
made this evening to kill Gen. Emilio
Nunez, former governor of the province
of Havana, while he was passing
through San Miguel street.
Jose Cisneros, a merchant. who has
had a personal grudge of long standing
against General Nunez, fired two shots
at him, but neither took effect.
Cisneros AS arrested and said he
had selected today to kill General Nj
nez because the latter's daughter
Maria, was to be married tonight to
Edgar Ravel son of a millionaire sugar
planter
General Nunez was governor Of Ha-
vana during the recent American inter-
vention. An attempt was made to shoot
him two years ago.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
CABINET MEMBERS
TAKE OATH OF OFFICE

occupied seats there, were given an OPP
portunity yesterday to remove to the
Republican side, where they are now
seated.
Senator Elkins moved to the front
row on the Republican side, occupying
the seat Of Senator Plat.
Senators Root, Burton and Bristow
were given places in the Cherokee STRIP
where, among others of the majority
they are separated from the main body
of their Republican colleagues.
A constitutional amendment to pro-
vide for change in the date of inaug-
uration of the president of the United
States was the principal subject dis
cussed by the few members of the
house who were at the capitol today.
1t was suggested congress adopt a
resolution during the special session re-
quiring the various legislatures to rati-
fly an amendment to the constitution
which would provide a date for the in
auguration on which the weather would
be more pleasant than the 4th of March
has been found to be.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
SENATOR DEPEW TRIES TO
CHANGE INAUGURAL DATE
United States Senate in Session Eight
Minutes and Adjourns
Sine Die

WASHINGTON, March "a prop
Osition to change the date of the in
auguraton from March to the last
Wednesday of April was made by Sem
ator Depew i'm the senate today.
The proposition was in a resolution
proposing an amendment to the con-
stitution which was referred to the
committee on privileges and elections.
The senate was in session eight
minutes, after which the doors were
closed for executive business until 2:17
o'clock. when the senate adjourned
sine die.
The special session of congress be-
gins March Is.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
GERMANS SUSPICIOUS OF
EFFORT TO AID LIBERIANS
Trading interests Fear United States
Want to Annex Negroes
Colony

BERLIN, March 6.-The proposal
made in Washington to send a special
commission to Liberia to investigate
conditions there has aroused suspicion
in some German trading circles as to
whether the United States does not
mediate the ultimate annexation of
this republic after first assuming a
protectorate over it.
The Rhenish Westphalian Gazette,
which represents manufacturing and
commercial interests, alludes to what
it calls the American policy of con-
quest, and warns the German govern
ment to be watchful.
The foreign office has been fully in
formed of the conditions that led to the
proposal to send out this American
commission.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
EMPEROR WILLIAM
KAISER SENDS fine
PICTURE TO EXHIBIT
TAKES DEEP INTEREST IN ART
SHOW AT BOSTON
German Emperor's Portrait, Painted
by Royal Aeademician Of 5er-
lin, viii Be Given to
Harvard

BOSTON. March GA portrait of
Emperor William of Germany has
been presented to the Harvard Ger
manic museum by Hugo Reisinger of
New York, who was one of the chief
organizers of the exhibition of con-
temporary German art now open here
and which was recently shown in New
York.
The exhibitin will be shown in Chi
cago soon after which the kaiser's por-
trait will remain permanently in the
museum at Cambridge.
The emperor has taken great inter-
est in the exhibition, for which he
caused the portrait to be expressly
painted.
1t was done by Prof Adolph Kempf
of the Royal academy, Berlin.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
To Honor Dickinson

CHICAGO, March ga banquet in
honor of Jacob NJ. Dickinson, whose Sc
lection as secretary of war is regarded
as an honor to both Tennessee and
Chicago, will be given by the Iroquois
club here Tuesday next The club is
a Democratic organization of which
Mr.. Dickinson has long been mem
Der. Former Mayor Dunno created a
sensation in the club by refusing to
attend because Dickinson had gone over
to the Republican party
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
SAYS GOMEZ HAS REFUSED
TO LET CASTRO RETURN
Venezuelan Envoy Declares Former
Ruler and Wife Are For
hidden Residence

PARIS. March 6.-Senor Jose Paul
the Venezuelan envoy, has left here for
Berlin. He is authority for the state
ment that President Gomez has for
hidden both Cipriano Castro and his
wife to enter Venezuela.
He is of the opinion Castro will pro-
coed from Europe to Nicaragua to con-
suit with President Zelaya, hoping to
get into touch with his partisans II
Venezuela from Nicaragua.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
Lumber Mill DESTROYED

PORTLAND, Ore, March 6,--The
mill of the Westport Lumber company
at Westport, on the Lower Coumbin
river. burned this morning, The loss
will reach 100000. The cause of the
fire has not been ascertained. Two YES.
sells, the steamer Olympic and the
schooner Lottie Bennett, which were
loading lumber at the mill. were re.
moved from the vicinity of the fire
and left down the river today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
PatrIck,s Cell 4 Library

OSSINING, n. Y, March 6.-By di-
rection of the court Warden Frost to-
day released Albert 7. Patrick from
routine work as a life prisoner in the
state prison. The prisoner is allowed
to obtain books from the law library,
and his cell looks like a law office. The
appellate court gave him two weeks in
which to file brief
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
Eleven Die of Plaque

GUAYAQUIL. Ecuador. March g.
During the month of February sixty
new cases of bubonic plague were re-
ported in Guayaquil. of which clever
were fatal Thirty-one cases of yellow
fever also were reported during that
month, of which sixteen were fatal
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
ADJUSTMENTS

LEWIS will the mr.
any stage of GEORGE BRoADHURSTS American play
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
WONDERFUL WEAPON or WAR.
Immense Possibilities in Flew Engine
Of Destruction, hut Both Sides
Are Involved.

Mr.. Francis Bowles, president of the
Fore River Shipbuilding Company, re-
Gently chief constructor of the United
States navy, relates good story.
showing the humorous side of the
daily life of the head of big ship
building concern.
A perfectly normal-looking man re
Gently called on Mr.. Bowles at his of
flee and explained at some length that
he was an inventor possessing an in
vention which would :nvolutionfze
modern warfare. Thinking that the
easiest way to be rid of his unwel
come guest would be to hear him out,
Mr.. Rowles ordered the gentleman to
be brief. The inventor then proceeded
to outline this modern engine of war
as torpedo whose course and speed
were to be arranged, directed, and
controlled from the firing ship at
distance of several miles, SO that said
torpedo would navigate itself nicely
into the middle of an enemy's forma-
ton. On arrival at this point a key
touched on the firing ship would de-
| tomato the high explosive contained in
this new torpedo, causing a hole in
| the sea of 500 feet depth and proper
! tionate diameter.
Into this hole" the enemy's fleet
was to drop accommodatingly. The
closing of the waters would form
wave of hundred feet in height.
which would swamp any opponent SO
fortunate as to avoid being dropped
'in the hole" The inventor did not
mention the effect of said wave on
the home talent. anxiously awaiting
the outcome on the firing ship. Upon
the lack of q proper show of enthu
siasm by Mr.. Bowles the caller re-
garded him disapprovingly. but bright
ened considerably as he was about to
leave by offering the chief a thirty-day
option on his invention.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
STILL WORKING BLUE
BOOK GRAFT In IDAHO

J Bruce Murray of Blue Book" fame
is still working his graft in this state.
From letter written at Moscow, Dec
II, to business man of this city, we
publish the following extract;
"At the request of our county sheriff,
am writing to ask you to kindly give
u full account OF one Mr.. Murray, who
recently worked Montpelier and other
towns in Southern Idaho. That clever
gentleman is now working Moscow. and
for that reason we would appreciate
any information of this mans doings
that you would care to make known
In reply to this letter copies Of the
Examiner, which chIonicled his doiugs
here and in Fremont county, were for
warded to Moscow.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
LIST THERE At RIGHT TIME.
Luncher Saw Possibilities In Flavorino
Cheese Sandwiches with "Hair
Restorer."

DR.. w. A. Evans, health commits
sioner of Chicago, declares pasteur-
lied milk te be an overrated article.
They who expect" said Or. Evans
recently. wonderful hygienic effects
from pasteufized milk are bound to be
disappointed.
I'm the way of real, tangible re-
suits rr. Evans went on, they Will
get little more than the Atlantic City
excursionist would have got it--but lis
ten to the story.
"A Philadelphia gentleman was very
bald Onion juice was recommended
him as an infallible hair restorative.
Accordingly. every morning, he split
two onions and rubbed their juicy
flesh very thoroughly over his nude
white scalp The odor was strong,
but the gentleman, after time, got
used to it. Throughout his Atlantic
City vacation he saw no reason to
abandon his daily onion tonic.
Well, one hot morning on the
boardwalk. spying a vacant place be-
side an excursionist who was lunchlng
OuL VI q BuHCl bhS, NhS
baldhead seated himself, unbuttoned
his waisteoat. removed his hat, and
exposed his head to the cool breezes
and the sunshine
(, IAN ove.rowering odor of onions
arose The excnrsionist beside him,
pausiug In hig repast. frowned and
shifted The gentleman fanned him
self calmly. The other. sandwich In
hand, kent on shifting and trown
Ing.
"Tben. after a minute Or two. the
excursionist leaned over and said:
i ".Excuse me boss, but would ye
mind If rubbed this here cheese sand
4 wich on yer head so as to give 1t c
flavor of onions2 I'm awful fond o.
onions :"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
GRIGGS BROS. SELL THEIR
JJINTA COUNTY HOLDINGS

The Griggs Bros, N. W, G R. and B
g., of Big Pinev aud Cokeville, Wyo
were in town the first of the week trans
acting legal business.
They have closed out their ranching
interests in Units county nd will later
take up THAR residences il California.
They are pioneers of this county, hav-
ing located there in their boy hood days,
and by perseverance and honest toll
built up home and lald aside some of
the worlds goods for rainy day and
old age. They have lBrge holdings OF
coal, copper aud other mineral land
throughout the west and will operate
their mining interests quite extensively
in the future.
H. McLain, one Of Piney's most
popular and enterprisng young cattle
men, has acquired the ranch and cattle
formerly owned by -. &. Griggs He is
a young man full of pnsh and deterni-
nation and has many friends throughout
the northern country, who wish him the
greatest of success in his enterprise, as
we'll as years of happiness with his pros
pective aid and helpmate. May joy and
success be theirs Evanston Press.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
PhotoaraphIna Sound.

Prof Dayton G. Miller of Cleveland.
O., saws he has discovered means
Of INCORPORATING sound. He claims
by the use of his device 1t will be pos
she te distinguish on films the diff
ference between the human voice and
the tones of a musical instrument.
The invention directly photographs
the sound waves. magnifying them
1000 times. and recording them on
films
In his invention Prof. Miller has
used harmonic analyzer. an instru-
meGt made in Switzerland. which sep
arates sound waves into their compo-
nel.s parts.-Van Norden Magazine.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
GENEVA NEWS NOTES

Geneva, Dec 23-S. P. Wright, spec
ial agent for the forest service passed
through here last Friday in the inter
ests Of the Geneva saw mill men. He
went from here to Seattle to visit his
folks.
Arrangements are being made for a
grand old folks party on Dec. 20. The
committees in charge say that no young
folks will be allowed. so that the old
folks can have full sway.
The Sunday schools will give fine
program on Chritmas beginning at noon
This will be followed by dancing, and
there will be grand ball at night.
John Blechert and family have moved
into their new home. We wonder il
they are not going to have big house
warming"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
Down or me Heach.

Suddenly the summer nan gave
start and hastily remcVed his arm
from the waist of the suY,l girl.
"W-what's the trouble. Frods" she
asked in alarm.
Why" he replied. ne.vou = those
boarders up in the leach so.el have
been training opera glaFses on us for
he last ten minutes | bet they are
aging this is the funniest comic opera
they ever witnessed.
The summer girl sriled.
Don't worry. Fred, Won can depend
on 1t that ! don't think 1t is comic
opera"
And what do you think it is. dear
est 2"
Grand"
and after that the ripples of mirth
hat drifted down from the hotel yer.
nta failed to disturb them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
Cali for County Warrants.

The following warrants OF Bear Lake
county, Idaho, will be paid upon pre-
sentation at my Office. Current Ex-
pense fund warrants. series OF 1909, up
no and including No. 5l7 Road and
Bridge fund warrants, series of 1909, up
to and including No 242
All warrants of school district No Ii.
Interest on these warrants will cease
Ten days from this date, Dec. %, 1909
] r. PUGMIRF,
Comfy Treasurer
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
Looking ones Best.

It's a womans delight to look her
best but pimples, skin eruptions,
sores and boils rob life of joy.
Listen! Bucklin's Arnica Salve cures
them: makes the skin soft and vel
vety. 1t glorifies the face. Cures
Pimples, Sore Eyes, Cold Sores.
Cracked Lips, Chapped Hands. Try
it. Infalible for Piles. 25c at Modern
Pharmacy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
Admitted censora hip.

What The censor cannot do Is to
give a certificate of approval for the
,ublic. and unless the public approves
his license is of no value at all. Oh
he other hand, he can deprive the
public of the opportunity to approve
nd in that power he is not protec
len, but a n enace and bar to mana
ars.--Londen stage.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
choked to Death

is commonly said of babies who have
died of the Group. How unnecessary
this is. No child ever had the Group
without having cold or cough at
the start. If you will stop the first
symptom of the cough with Billiards.
Horehound Syrup there is no danger
whatever of Group. Sold by The
Modern Pharmacy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-12-24
The Correct Time

to stop a cough or cold is Just a.
soon as 1t starts-then there will be
no danger of pneumonia or consump-
ton. Just few docos of Billiards.
Horehound Syrup taken at the starr
will stop the cough. II it has been
running On for sometime the treat
ment will be longer, but the cure Is
sure. Sold by The Modern Pharmacy