The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972, December 15, 1908, Image 11

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Newspaper Page Text't .,' . ' I : '.I V . ' I j i 7 : i THE OREGON '.'DAILY; ' JOURNAL,' PORTLAND, TUESDAY, EVENING, DECEMBER 15, 190& 11 DIE: We M 'SlasHii Our last season in Holiday Goods, Hence tremendous reductions for quick clearance IVARfJHJG 6IVEH Idleness, Unthrift', Dissipa tion, t Breed - Murderers, Says Judge McBrideV ' HISOHTO Bill to Be . Introduced in Congress to 3Iake Giin Carrying a Felony in Dis trict of Columbia, as Sam plcLaw for States. By FREDERIC 3. HASKIN. KCopyrlght, 1808. by Frederlo J. Haakln.) Washington. Dec. 15. A pistol shot ring out and th light of brilliant genius Is extinguished, a common 'wealth is deluged with bitterness, and an Issue, nation wide in scope. Is ac centuated. It Is to protect the District Of Co lumbia from such traglo occurrences that Congressman Thetus W. 81ms of the Eighth district of Tennessee pur poses to urge during the coming session of oongress a bill to make it felonious to carry concealed weapjons. One mo tive In framing the proposed law is to offer to the states a model for like leg islation, according to a custom more or less prevalent In later years.. This was the motive when President Roosevelt began agitation for the enactment of the model child labor law for the dis trict. "Three presidents of this republic have been assassinated, two of them in ths national capital, and all by means of the concealed pistol." was Mr. Sims' comment on his proposed measure. "Here congregates, per haps, the -most distinguished company of high officials 'to be found In any capital of the world the president, his cabinet members, Justices of the su preme court, the foreign diplomatic corps, army and navy officers, active and retired, sonators and representa tives of the United States, and more and more each year influential citizens at tracted hither by social and political and business advantages. "It Is essential, not only that an Im petus be given all the states to enact similar legislation, but as well that ad equate protection be provided against the Insidious dangers threatened every dav from the custom nf rarrying weap ons concealed on the person." Misdemeanor penalties wot Enough. Mr. Sims advocates the severe penal ties incident to violation of a felony on the ground that experience has tftttght -that-mere nitdemeor -punishment has not served to materially dis courage the reprehensible practice. It Is his design to Include, In the pro hibition of his measure, howie knives and daggers, and he hopes that If en acted into law this winter. It will act as an Impetus In the several states for the adoption of laws to prevent the present Increase In weapon tragedies, which, he says, have even been enacted in larger numbers year by year by Women avengers. At the present time every state has lows against carrying concealed weap ons: but In most Instance the statute makes it merely p. misdemeanor. Ten nessee, tt appears, has been on ad vanced ground In this reform. It Is a felony to carry a bowle knife In that state. Proponents of the movement aver that pistol carrying after all is only a relic, of barbarism, a custom descending from the age when every man was a law unto himself, and must protect himself against his every fellow. For it is regarded as proper In these days I of modernized society, with all of its enginery of law, to provide against In dividual vengeance for real or fancied wrongs, and save to the state its func tion of administering punishment, tetlatlos of Direful Ooniq.unos. The federal census reports admit the Inaccuracy of the figures appertaining to deaths from pistol shooting. The in eccuracy, however, is admitted to be in that the statistics give less than the actual number of such deaths. From reliable sources, however, facts have been obtained which Illustrate the de- Filorable results which flow from carry ng concealed weapons, especially pis tols. During 1907, there, were 10.673 sul-, cldes, of which death was Induced by r olson In 3917 Instances, and by pls nls In 881. making the pistol rank next to the drug vial in Its deadly ef fects In the hands of the self-destroyer .According to these figures, the pistol was utilizer! In about 37 per cent of the suicidal tragedies. , Another authority gives the number If firearm suicide cases In the year 1900 as 4BJR. and the startling allega tion Is made that in that year deaths from accidental shooting numbered 862. Statistical experts estimate that at least 10 accidental or designed wounds are Inflicted by shooting for each death so caused, so that it appears to be true thai the approximately 10,000 deaths, suicidal and accidental, caused by gun shots, were In that year multiplied Into 100.000 Inlurfes. more or less serious. pne of the phases or tuts grave mat ter Is the large sacrifice of life by those foolish persons Who "didn't know It was loaded," or those who handle fire arms carelessly and without expert knowledge of their nature. a,Mr AwkwarOaass rlgnres. Probably none will deny that scarcely one In a thousand is sufficiently skilled to safely carry or use pistols or re volvers. In the army and navy the ut most caution Is exercised In forefendlng against accidents from firearms. Trained men guard the supplies of ammunition, watch over the surplus weapons, and only men of experience are permitted to drill the common soldiers or sailors In their target practice. Apart from the use to which pistols are put by the military branches of the government and the need of such weap ons by peace officers and men in Iso lated regions who must defend them selves against wild beasts, It will not be seriously questioned when the asser tion Is made that the pistol has abso lutely no value except for target prac tice a value not especially elevating the weapon to a position of a great public necessity, and by no means In vesting It with the. importance essential to apollglzlng for its extensive sale and use. One of the purposes of the reform proposed is to Inhibit the sals of fire arms, except under restrictions to be imposed, with the design of making It unlikely that men will continue the . Brsctice of carrying weapons concealed in their pockets' or In belts. It is proposed to make such sale a misdemeanor In the District of Colum bia, as it Is now in Tennessee and other states. Ths Old Tims DtmUo. Students of sociology have wondered at the tenacity with which the pistol has clung to the latter-day civilization. N In days past, men of standing engaged In duels. One former president of the united States. Andrew Jackson, digni fied the custom, and everyone informed of his character will concede that tt was the practice of the day and not the weakness of the man which made sucb a thing possible. ... Incidents innumerable might be cited from the pages of the world's history, nd In this country, too, have been In stances of the use or me pisim Dy cit izens of eminence. R has seemed to b ' the rulet In many cases that , men of highest personal honor have believed they were forced to recognize the pistol as an accessory to their safety, because , they knew others had resorted to carry- . In g such weapons and thus.- from the Instinct of self-preservatlpn, laid on one the duty of. doing likewise. Thus la has transpired that the world rgnedal niapatcB to The Journal.) Hlllsboro. Or., Dec. 16. Judge T. A. WcBrlde yesterday afternoon passed sentence of death upon Walter Mont gomery i Johnson, who Saturday evening was convicted of the murder of Elmer Perdue. The court heard the motion of Johnson's attorneys for a new trial, which was denied. The court decreed that Johnson shall be remanded to the Washington county fall for a period not longer than 20 days,- when he will be conveyed . to Salem, .where, on Friday, February ft, he shall be hanged. Judge McBrlde was visibly affected, and stated from the bench that he had been called upon seven times to pass the death sentence within the past two years, and that in all cases the cause of the crime had been either Idleness. unthrift or dissipation. He enlarged upon this, and said that this should be a lesson to every young man Just enter ing into mannooa s estate. The courtroom was crowded to hear the sentence, an Johnson was well k-nown as a boy to -hundreds of Wash ington county citizens. WHITE SLAVE TftADE INVESTIGATION WIDENS (Jolted faM Iied Wlr.) Seattle, Dec. 15. The federal inves tigation of the traffic In Japanese wo men Imported for Immoral purposes will be under way for six months and disclosures In the case against the four Japanese who are under bonds to ap pear before the federal grand Jury may be only preliminaries to the facts which will be brought out against persons of greater prominence when the Investi gation is finished. It is expected that the grand Jury that will meet at Tacoma in February will be able to develop some of the phases of the network with which the federal authorities are surrounding the case, and some Information is expected from tho testimony of Captain T. R. Gawley, who was charged with complic ity In Importing Japanese women, but was discharged several days ago. (. A. Miller, governme,itt sgent de tailed from Washington to work on the case, ran Into Suspicious conditions while searching for evidence against the four accused Japanese and Captain Gawley. He stopped long enough to prepare his case against those under arrest and at once took up the trail of the new developments, which, it la claimed, la leading Into channels of which Captain Gawley can know nothing. has been robbed of the services of gen ius. ,and useful lives have been cut off because society had not enacted and enforced rigidly laws to obviate such dangers. George j. prentice's Crusade, One of the most celebrated diatribes against pistol duelling was utterfed by the late George D. Prentice, the cele brated editor of the Louisville Journal In 1864. Mr. Prentice had taken strong ground against the practice. His lan guage, as always when he wrote, teemed with brilliant phrases and sclntlllsted with flashes of the thought of genius. About that time, exception was taken to his statements on mooted questions by a citizen of Arkansas, who demand ed that t'rentice retract. rnis. the ed itor refused to do. Demand for re traction was renewed, with threats against the writer If he persisted In his refusal. When Prentice again stated his intention not to withdraw his re marks, he was challenged to battle "on the field of honor." as the phrase of the day ran. This, worthy to be accepted I ss the text or today s rerormers or tne class herein referred to. was his reply: j "I am no believer in the duelling code. And I am not so cowardly as to stand In dread of any imputation on my courage." Brine Pnbllo Opinion to Bear. Tnflnnillrh d ritlpltins WAN nnflKlhi bv ' reason of the prevalence of pistol! carrying and familiar use. such utiliza tion of that weapon happily decreased gradually, until in these days in this country the duel has become a thing of memory. It Is believed that further, agitation and enactments will do for! pistol killing and accidents what waul done for the duello relegate the plsffil i to Its last resting place, the museum of j antiquities, where, probably most normal I minded persons will admit It belongs. j . , . . . CM... V. . . . V. have pledged to assist him In urging hlri anti-weapon law this winter believe that certain recent occurrences will stimulate thought on the subject, and make it possible for the proposed law to be adopted by congress. ympffig Cleanses the tidily Dispels ( Gches due to stioeniia dflead- xnds am LonsiiDauon: Acts naturally, acts truly as a Laxative . Best fprMenwimen and Churl' ren-Vbunganrl Old. lo j3jet its JDene jicial Effects Always duv. the Genuine which hasahe jull namei pany qjjtne C CALIFORNIA om- JJo Syrup Co. m it is manufactured . printed on tit ' front of every package. SOLD BY ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS. - sot size only, regular pries SOtso-oettla. Never Falls to Restore Gray Hair to Its Natural Color and Beauty No matter how long ithu been gray or faded. Promote a luxuriant growth of healthy hair;. 8 tops it falling out, and positively removes Dan dralL Keepa hair toft and glossy. Re fuse all substitutes. 2 times as much in $1.00 as 50c size. Is Not a Dye. $1 and 60c. bottles, at druggists Send 3c for (ret book "Tbe Caroof the JJalr." . PMlo Bay Spec. Co., Newark, N.J. - Hay's narflna SoapcWtwv, rW. rough aad chapped band, and til akin dii am, Keen akinfioe and ecK. 25c. dnurrlMa. cad 2c tor Iret book The Car of tbe bkia." WOODARiy, CLARICE A CO. FOR THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING TO GLADDEN THE HEART OF THE CHILDYOU WILL FIND AN ENDLESS ASSORTMENT OF TOYS AND USEFUL GIFTS AT E BEE MOVE Labowltcb Bros. Practically every item of Christmas goods in our entire stock has been unsparingly reduced in price to enable us to clear out our entire lines. It being our last season in holiday goods, we have made preparations for new stock that must have the room these Christmas goods now occupy. J u u .1 lcr Hlift-"" , - fwor. -l XJJ I 1 1 69-1 9 1-1 73 Third St.. Near Yamhill H Big Fur Sale a ii irn j Ml ri iks ar f til wims 4V Half Price What could make a finer Christmas gift than an attrac tive fur? The opportunity to buy at half regular price is sel dom, but we now offer them at that price. $5.00 Furs at $2.50 $7.50 Furs at 3.75 $10.00 Furs at 5.00 $12.50 Furs at 6.25 $15.00 Furs at.. ...7.50 $20.00 Furs at 10.00 Great Stock Closing Sale of Teddy Bears The best values in Teddy Bears in the city are here at our regular prices. We are now closing-out our entire stock of Christ mas goods and offer 14- inch Brown Honey Bears, worth 95c, for 50c Thjs is a full-jointed bear, with voice, CA, the largest bear in Portland at JUC 15- inch Honey Bears, worth $1.25, for.. 75 17-inch Honey Bears, worth $1.50, for.. 05 Genuine Steiff Imported Teddy Bears Regular $1.25 Teddy Bear, 10 Regular $2.25 Teddy Bears. 13 inches high 95 inches high 1.75 Regular $3 Teddy Bears, 15 inches high 2.00 c3 Dolls Low Priced The prices we now quote on Dolls cannot be equaled in the city. Of this you will be convinced when you see the dolls we offer and at the prices quoted. Kid Body Dolls 18-inch undressed jointed Dolls, worth $2.50, special at 1.50 21-inch undressed jointed Dolls, worth $2.75, special at 1.75 Special 8 j-inch dressed jointed Doll, the best it) the city, at 19 Printed cloth Doll Pattern, 27 inches high; "baby's clothes will now fit dolly"; special at 50 75c Perfumes, 25c Myron Maynard's "Princess" Per fumes, Carnation Pink, Crab Ap ple, English Lilac, Heliotrope, White Rose, strong, lasting odors, full 4-oz. size; regular 75c values, i We Special 25c ofker extra special values in a Fine Assortment of Perfumes at 15cS 25f, 50f. 75 and 1 per bottle. Child's Picture Bl'cks We have a big stock of Children's Alphabet and Picture Blocks that amuse as well as educate the child. Blocks have pic tures of birds, animals and letters of the alpha bet. We offer the extra special bargain of 25c Blocks. 1 5c Rubber Dolls and Toys You should see our stock of Rubber Dolls and Toys before you buy. Rubber Dolls Dressed in blue, red and pink worsted dresses and hats and made of best pure white rubber, with loud whistle. 6'i-inch Dolls 25 8-inch Dolls 50 Rubber Dogs . Horses, Cats and Sheep All of pure white rubber, with loud? whistle; some thing the 'children enjoy; special at 25 Red and white soft rubber Balls K and 10 Rubber Toy Rattle 10 White or Red Gas Balls, 10c, 15c and 25c Buster Brown and Buddy Tucker TUtl I WIVC mam KOH.C All children love Buster Brown and Buddy Tucker; each book has a special cover design in OC colors; regular 60c, for ODC $1.50 Box of Fancy Handkerchiefs for 95c You cannot find a more appro priate gift than one of these boxes of fine Handkerchiefs. They are regularly per box. Offered special at 95c Coin Silver Plate Silver Set Set of 6 knives and 6 forks of coin silver plate that can not be duplicated elsewhere for anywhere near the price, offered at extra A special price of.. . -WMafffD Latest Bead Bags Some are made of cut steel beads, all of artistic patterns, new designs and shades. 75c, $1.25 $1.50 to $2.95 These prices are at least one third less than is asked at other stores for the same goods. Buster Brown &Teddy Bear Books Every child who has a Teddy Bear should h av e one of these books. All printed in col ors; regular 15c. for 8c LongHeavyKimonos $3 Values for $1.95 Long Kimonos, made of heavy Persian flannels, with beautiful colorings and designs, trimmed down front with satin bands, in an excellent as sortment, worth every cent of $3.00, Al are offered to quick buyers at vlavD One of these Kimonos would make a much ap preciated Christmas gift to any woman. latest Souvenirs in Sea Shells Our showing of shell nov elties, like the pictures, comprises an assortment of over twenty different kinds, such as pin trays, weights, card trays, etc.; wall plaques, paper specially priced at. each 15 and 25 . Rare Sea Shells Genuine Conch Shells, large sizes, beautiful colorings, some with hand painted floral designs, others cut to show inside formation of shells; sizes 8 to 10 inches lon; a ift that will be long remem bered 50, 75 and $,1.00 Popular Games Come here for Christmas Games, Look down these lists for what you want and then come to the store and select them while they last. Pit Sherlock Holmes Flinch . Jen Ken Po Quien Sabe at Pillow Dex Authors Up to Date Fortune Telling Cards Populations Jacks at Christmas Child's famous Bliss Shoo-Fly Swinging Christmas Toy Drums Toy Trunks l Pian,ff orscs v h Belts x Bliss 1 tanos, well known Here s where vou get a big bar- We offer Tegular $2.00 Drums. Good material assorted designs. make, made in mahogany gain We offer all $4 00 Shoo A Rclt for Christmas. Simply 11x9, special at .$1.25 12x7x7, worth $1.00, at. . .69 finish, trimmed in gilt. Fiv Swinging Horses at S2.45 ine. ide; Ier.e "" Military Flat Drums. 12x6, reg- 16x9x9, worth $2.00, at.. 91.25 i R . nn . -ft-t llluil (S iel It them .n silk elastic, stlk and di- ular at' $3.00. special at 16x9x9, worth $2.50. at.. $1.50 8 kevs, $1.00 val.. at. 50 -all $4.00 ones at rectoire stylcs , aI1 new shadcs, st i -? o 16x9x9, all tin bound, regular 12 keys. $l.o val., ar?1.25 EZ at Pl0 at $3.00; for $1.95 15 keys, $2.50 val., at ?1.50 vp530 50 to ?2.50 35c New Wide Children's Rocking fancy 'Kerchief Toy Chairs $2 Watch, fob Diirfimrrc iOr Horses Boxes strongly made, well finished Jlflfi ' ltULIIIIICO I Uj Children's Rocking Horses, ., V ,., ., fancy square back; highly poK UlIU VII dll . . i ' strongly made, full size, painted For gift Handkerchiefs, with ished, red painted. A useful . , ; , 500 Ruchings, full neck lengths, jn natural colors, neatly fin- holly and floral decorations. present that will long be re- A gift for the boy ;'. - ,. new wide stylcs, latest shades, ished. ' Cvfi membered.. , . ; L eei Watch f r a y ; . ten, some net, single, double and tri-, $l.ip Horses.1 95 , 0X0 1UC Small size, 19 inches high. 45 wind and set, (r:r 1,1;! pie plaited, silk edges. 1 A $2.00 Horses ........ ..$1.50 "flvll 1ET Medium size, 23in. high. .GO fob, latest , j V, i r - While they last at.... V.-iyC $3.75 Horses ...l.$1.95 JM Largest size, 25 in. high. ,75 charn. c ' '. . . 1 ,t