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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
TWO SENTENCED
Langford Four and 1homp-
son Three and a Half
MOTIONS FOR new TRIAL WERE
Langford's Wife Heart
broken Over the Fate of Her
Husband
MOTIONS FOR new TRIAL WERE

Judge Brents this morning sentenc-
ed Robert Langford, accused of grand
larceny, to four years in the peniten-
tiary. Orva Thompson, the delinquent
road supervisor of District 81, accus-
ed of appropriating county funds was
given a three and half year sentence.
A motion for new trial in the
LangfOrd case, made by Attorney
Cavanaugh was Overruled. A new
trial was asked principally on the
grounds that Jack Nassau, who
was in the box at the time KellOugh
was relieved of his money by Lang
ford had written that he would return
from Seattle and testify that Lang
ford took only $2.65 from kellough,
which was returned. An effort was
also made to show that Hegleaus evil
dence at the time of the trial did not
substantiate statements he had made
at the preliminary examination.
Langford's young bride, who has
faithfully stood by him during his
trial. was present at the sentencing
and mad to be led away from the
judges chambers afterward She is
brOken-hearted at the fate of her hus-
band.
In addition to the three and half
year sentence, Thompson was the
recipient of heart-tO-heaTt talk from
the court that caused the red to
mount his cheeks and moisture to
come to his eyes. Thompson is man
Of family and the courts reference to
their suffering by his actions and the
fact that he had betrayed a public
trust caused the accused considerable
uneasiness. A sigh of relief escaped
from him after the ordeal was over
and he was allowed TO resume his
seat
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
WHERE MONEY WAS
William Jessup Gave Most
of Money to Ills FATHER
CONFESSED IN COURT. TO-DAY
Elder Jessup Surprised at the Comics
sion and His Mother Hysteric-
ally Sobbed.

Ninp-vear old Willie Jessup VINO
stole $40 from Miss Annie Mclean
room in the Dacres week ago and
has told nearly as many stores 10 the
notice of its disposition as there We're
dollars in the purse he took, confessed
ar his rial held before Judge Brents
this morning, that he had given sou
of the stolen money TO ms lalhel.
The confession came with starting
suddennass and was the cause OF
dramatic scene. The senior JeSsup
sat opposite the boy and his Jaw drop
ned down His mother cast a re-
prOachfuI look at the husband and
then historically burst out sobblng.
The story that young JeSsup told was
probably the straight of the affair as
his reluctance to tell the police OF
what he had done with the money was
caused by the fact that he said his
father threatened to lick him If he
told
Aztec stealing the purse ~ said he
had met his father in the alley back
of NcKean's and had given him all
but $1o2j of the money. The re-
:nainder he had deposited with a lady
friend who was unaware of where 1t
had been obtained. She acted as a
sort OF banker for him The boy has
been in the habit Of selling flowers on
the streets for his mother Instead Of
selling them after stealing the money
he gave them away and then drew
down enough from the lady banker to
dual the amount OF the sales and
gave it to his mother Mrs Jessup
had evidently been unaware of her
boys wrongdoing, as she refused TO
he comforted and sobbed throughout
the hearing.
The tact that the boys father re-
ceiyed the bulk of the money, knowing
that it was stolen caused the court
to continue the case until Wednes-
day morning when his side Of the case
VIII probably be taken up. Though
it has not been announced, it is under
stood that a charge will be preferred
against Mr.. Jessup.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
TO THE PUBLIC.

In answer to some objections raised
by parties who have no knowledge of
the character of entertainment given
by the Shields park management
desire to say that | will give 500 to
any local charitable institution should
anything be said or done at any of
our entertainments that would offend
the good taste Of any of the best peo-
pie of the. city. Invitations have been
extended to the city officials and fam
lilies to be present at the opening OF
Shields park which occurs tonight.
w NJ RASMUS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

\ prominent member of the house
Of representatives a member of the
committee on ways and means his
district being in Pennsylvania, has
a rather pretentious house in this
city. on Massachusetts avenue. The
member is away from Washington
al this time of year. His place,
meantime. is well cared for by an
industrious colOred man. The grass
is kept Watered, the front porch Is
diligently scrubbed. the windows are
always bright, and no peddlers ar
tramps are permitted to encrOach.
The diIigent colored man is always
on hand. performing the functions Of
carctaker All of which is without
interest. a~cept from the fact that
the diigeat c0lOred man figures dur
ing the W.ntar months as messenger
and d0OrEeeper of the committee On
ways and means, and during the sum
mer mon , is carried on the gov
eminent pdyrolls. by the grace of
the prominent member. 1t will make
an interesting chapter, some time,
to tell just how many government
paid colored employees serve as but
Iers. walters, cooks and general house
servants, in the residences of con-
gressmen. senators and officials in
the executive branches of the gov
eminent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
LOCAL EVENTS.

Simon returned yesterday from
a 10-davs' health and pleasure trip to
Sound points.
Miss Ruth Allenberg of Spokane is
in the city, the guest of Mrs. S. Simon
at the Dacres.
Mrs. J. C. Barmon Of Seattle is in
rhe city visiting with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Simon.
Professor Ryan opened a summer
school in the Baker school building
ro5av with an enrolment of 20 pupils.
Miss Bertha Meredith of Sherman
Texas. who has been visiting the
family of J. w. Meredith left for her
home last evening.
EP. Greene of Kennewick is in the
CITY today on business. Many new
people are arriving in that vicinity
on the lookout for land under the
ditch, he reports.
from Heppner, where he went to in
uuire after Mr. Ben Patterson and
family. relatives of his reported lost
in the Heppner flood. The whole
family escaped.
Mrs. ]. ]. Henry left yesterday eve
ming for Montana to spend the sum
mer. Mr.. Henry had planned to &C
company her but his health at present
will not permit. Both were planning
their vacation in search of health.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
FARMER SAVE MONEY.
Use the Combined Harvester.

| will sell one good as new anC
guaranteed to do the work for less
than one-half of the original cost.
Also choice OF two good headers
ready for the Ield with four new
headerbeds. VIII AXE cutting in pay
men1; also an : 10. ! steam thresh
ing rig complete consisting of new
90 horse power Rnssell engine anC
separator used but little and in good
order at very low figure.
For particulars enquire Of
c. A. HUNGATE.
202 Second St, Walla Walla
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

"Naw," said the head waiter, that
man that jest went out amt worth
much How do you knOW?" inquir-
ed the favorite customer. oh. its
easy for us walters to take a mans
measure 4 suppose you measure
him from tip to tip. eh?"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
CITY TREASURER'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that city war
rants. up to and including No. 54S4
will be paid on presentation at my
office-No. 13 Third street. on and
after June 26, 1903. Interest to cease
on said date
lie F. A. SHAW,
City Treasurer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Husband (sadly)-No what we
nave lost all our property, what have
we TO look forward to in the way of
pleasure? Wife (Cheerfully)-Well.
i might be worse; l can still go shop
ping.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Grand opening.
Shields Park.

Biggs-S Some scoundrel on the West
Side passed himself off as me and
swindled a grocer out of SO. Diggs
Passed himself off as you? Why.
the william must have been lost to ali
sense of shame
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Did you read that article on Why
Men Don't PropOse?" The girl
blushed. 1T doesn't interest me.
she said. MOP" NO. You see
know one man who does"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Literary entertainment to be given
by the pupils of St. VinCent's academy
on Wednesday 8 p. m. June "a, at ST.
Patrick's hall
A cordial invitation is extended to
all. Admission SOC.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Walla WalIa Athletic Club.
Bowling, Billiards, Pool. Thursday
afternoons for ladies'. VIM. Verdinius,
Mgr, 1913 w. Alder.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Worth e. Lamb, bargains in city
and farm property. Rooms l and 2,
Brechtel Bldg, Walla Walla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

w. H. Nancy has secured Is or 20
fine photos Of the scenes in Heppner
after the food He has them for sale
at 231a East Main.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Good houses to rent. Reasonable
rates. Slater & Slater. Rooms 10-1-
PCstOffice block
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22
Grand opening.
Shields Park
100000 SHARES,

The Summer Girl once more is here
For whom we long have waited !;
Ond, being up-tO- date she has
Her heart incorporated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

P. NJ Rasmus reports $500 people
attended the opening of Shields Park
at Spokane.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Do not ask for credit at The Bee
Hive please, for we keep no books;
but can save you money for cash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Pies, cakes and good bread at Al
heit's bakery, 211 West Main. Phone
Main lis.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Read the coupon offer in the States
man.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Be sure to clip the coupons in the
Statesman
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Cabbage plants-Beck's grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

Today's news in the Statesman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-22

On Wednesday. June oath, at s p.
m. the O. E. S. will tender recep-
ton and banquet the grand matron,
Mrs. Lillian Balock, at Knight Temp
lar hall All members and transient
members of the order are invited to
attend.
BY order of Worthy MatrOn, pro TEN
MRS. FERDINANDA HORN.
Read the Statesman coupon offer.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06

Americus Lodge No. 752, Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks, on yesterday
through Exalted Ruler George FL.
Fields, sent cash contribution of $25
to aid the storm-stricken people of
Gainesville. Benevolence is one of
the fundamental principles of this
great order, and the P, P. o. E. of
Georgia is responding nobly in lending
assistance to the storm sufferers Of
the little city amid the hills. Alto
gether Americus has contributed near
ly $500 cash, besides clothing etc., and
stands ready to do more if necessary.
A well known physician here told the
Times Recorder yesterday that he was
perfectly willing to go, at his own ex-
pense, and tender his services free in
nursing the wounded, It is such ca
lamities as this one that easily stirs
ones sympathies to the depths. All
Georgia is pouring assistance into the
stricken little city, but much is needed
SO dire is the distress of her people.
The dead now number more than 100,
while hundreds are crushed, bruised
and wounded, and IN need of assist
ance.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases, Itch
ing Humors.

Send no money-simply write and try
Botanic Blood Balm at our expense,
II you suffer from ulcers, eczema,
scrofula, Blood Poison, cancer, eating
sores, itching skin, pimples, boils, bone
pains, swellings, rheumatism, catarrh,
or any blood or skin disease, we advise
yon to take Botanic Blood Balm (B. b.
b. Especially recommended tor old,
obstinate, deep seated cases of malignant
blood or skin diseases, because Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. B. kills the poison
in the blood, cures where all else fails,
heals every sore, makes the blood pure
and rich, gives the skin the rich glow of
health. B. b. B., the most perfect blood
purifier made. Improves the digestion,
strengthens weak kidneys. Thorough
ly tested for thirty years. 81 per large
bottle at drug stores, with complete df-
rections for home cure. Sample of
Blood Balm sent free by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trou-
Bile and free medical advlnce sent in
sealed letter.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
COURT TO QUIT AS
ALL WORK is over,
Spring Session May Adjourn
Today.
ALL BUSINESS ABOUT FINISHED
Felony Cases on Docket Tried and
Misdemeanor Cases Viii Be Trans
ferred to City Court Grand Jury
Finishes its Duties and Adjourns.

With such celebrity has Judge z. A.
Littlejohn disposed of business IN Su-
perior court during the past week that
both the civil and criminal dockets are
practically cleared. And, in ell rroba-
bility, this term of the court may come
to close today after the shortest ses.
sion in dozen years, and one of the
busiest as well.
Think of session of Sumter superior
court occupying only two weeks, in
stead OF four to SIX, as in years past.
But at this term only three and a
half DAYS were devoted to civil business
while four days this week was all the
time required to clear the jail and try
all felony cases.
Two or three murder trials were in
cluded among the cases taken up, to
say nothing of other felony cases and
quite large batch of misdemeanors,
cases of the latter character occupying
the time of the court yesterday. 1t has
been a short session. but busy one as
all will freely admit.
The grand jury completed its duties
at o'clock yesterday afternoon and
adjourned. The presentments appear
elsewhere in the Times Recorder this
morning, and the recommendation of
this honorable body will receive due
consideration.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
TWO POLICEMEN ARE GRANTED.
Council Decides to Increase the Force
Now.

The city council last night, by unan-
imous vote, adopted an ordinance pro-
vidlng for the increase of the police
force by the election of two additional
men to serve regularly until the first
day of April, next year.
This step has been anticipated, as the
need of additional men was felt, the
present force being too small.
More than year ago the force was
cut down two men, and the action of
council last night merely restores the
force to its former status.
The ordinance providing for the two
additional men was introduced by AL
derman Poole as an amendment to that
of Mayor Hawkins providing for two
upernumeraries, and was passed with
out a dissenting vote.
Mayor Hawkins, Aldermen Bolton
Poole and Sherlock were the members
present at this meeting. The Police
Commission will at once elect the new
men, who will serve regularly and at
the same pay as the others,
Chief Feagin will soon have force
the equal of any in Georgia.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06

Asisqmmer advances we are too prone
So meglect the little ills and the warning
s.a ~ mpComs OF dlsease, simply because
We are not suffering acute pain. tt is
so wei known fact that in summer we
soo oiten neglect the necessities of the
system. Never forget that sleepIess
ness, nervousness, headaches, back and
sI ssIueacnes are forcibie reminders of
tS; tS;ai olseases. We should therefore at
aud pains by using Paina's CoinsS teJeeS
Compound, the great blood nnr;fiars if9ns
nerve bracer, digestive regulator and
system builder. Today, tens of fhons.
ands are using Paine's Celery Com
pound with marvellous success, fortifV-
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
SUNKEN ENGINE IS FIsHED OUT.
Pulled From the Depths After Many
Months.

Covered with mud and resembling
anything more than locomotive, en-
gine 500, of the Seaboard, was hauled
to Americus yesterday and placed IN
the shops for repairs. Only a day or
two ago the big ten wheel locomotive
was ished from the bottom of the
Oconee River, where for six months
the muddy waters ripped over it and
catfish played within its inner reoesses.
It will be remembered that one morn
ing, some six months ago, engine 529
plunged into an open drawbridge at
Oconee River, carrying several cars
down with it and missing, by only a
few minutes, steamboat that had
gone under the bridge. The 529 was
buried deep in the mud, and has only
now been recovered at cost Of several
thousand dollars. And it will cost a
good deal more to rebuild the big en-
gine and put it in service again, but
this work will be done at the Americus
shops.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Worst of All Experiences.

Can anything be worse than TO feel
that every minute will be your last
Such was the experience of Mrs. S. FL.
NewsoR, Decatur, Ala. ''For three
years. she writes, 81 endured insuffer-
able pain from indigestion, stomach and
bowel trouble. Death seemed Inevitable
when doctors and all remedies failed.
At length was induced to try Electric
Bitters and the result was miraculous.
[ improved at once and now I'm COM
pletely recovered. For Liver, Kidney,
Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric
Bitters is the only medicine. SOC. It's
guaranteed by the Eldridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06

ing the system for the weakening effects
OF the hot weather, Mrs. FL. l.. Moore,
YORK Harbor, Me-, says:
'One year ago last spring was
taKen with nervous prostration, I was
IN such a condition that for six months
did not sleep any to speak of. tried
various kinds of medicines, butgot no
relief. L was induced by friend to try
Halne's Celery Compound, which,
thanks be to God, has done me more
good than ell the medicine have ever
trled. My trouble was so bad at times
dld not care to live. Now am we'll
and strong. [ cannot say too much in
praise OF Paine's Celery Compound"
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
A Giant Nerve Builder.

The Mystic Life Renewer is the most
absolutely cures all forms of Nervous
Diseases and Weaknesses no matter
how aggravated or how long duration,
such as Neuralgia, Nervous prostra-
cal and Mental Weakness, Debility of
Old Age, etc. Sold by e. J. Eldridge
druggist, Americus.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
RECEIVED a PARALYTIc BLOW
Aged Citizen of Americus Stricken
Slightly.

Mr.. Louis A. Smith, an aged and
wellknown citizen of Americus, re-
ceived slight stroke OF paralysis yes
terday morning, affecting his right
side, The blow was not severe one,
and while incapaoitated to move Mr..
Smith conversed with his friends for
some time ere he was taken home. 1T
is hoped that he may soon recover
entirely,
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
MARRIAGE BELLS IN SAVANNAH
Wedding of Miss FretweII and MFR.
Koerper June 24th.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wesley Fretwell
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Florence Meta, to Mr.. Jo-
seph Robert Koerper, the marriage to
occur at high noon on Gath. inst. at
their home, 209 Bolton street, west,
Savannah. Miss Fretwell is charm
ing member of Savannah society and
prominently known in the highest mu-
sical circles there. Mr.. Koerper is
greatly esteemed in business and So
cial circles there, being connected
with the Seaboard System. He for
merly resided in Americus, and many
friends here are reserving congratuIa
tions,
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
FOUND CATFISH IN THE BOILER
Was Very Much at Home In Boiler ot
Engine.

Fish have been caught in strange
places, but the most remarkable catch
yet made was that of monster catfish
found in the furnace of the Seaboard
engine pulled from the Oconee river
yesterday. When the engine went in
to the river the furnace door was
open and, after time, the fish got in
side. When the engine was pulled
out the door was rusted and fast clos.
ed, the fish having probably been in
the furnace for months. The cat was
a monster, weighing sixty pounds.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Was Wasting Away.

The following letter from Robert Il.
Watts, of Salem, Mo-, is instructive.
81 have been troubled with kidney dis
ease for the last five years. / lost fl esh
and never felt we'll and doctored with
leading physicians and tried all remedies
suggested without relief. Finally /
tried Foley's Kidney Cure and less than
two bottles completely cured me and
am now sound and we'll" EldrIdge
Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Free Samples.

The Globe Remedy Company, of
Martinsburg, W. Va, and Macon, Ca,
haye opened a branch store in this city
at No. 313 Lamar street, for the pur-
pose of introducing and advertising
their remedies. The public is invited
to call and get free samples of Globe
Tonic for the blood and stomach.
&c d2b
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Ten Years in Bed.

r. A. Gray, j. P. OakviIle, Ind.
writes. ''For ten years was confined to
my bed with disease of my kidneys. It
was 50 severe that [ could not move part
of the time. L consulted the very best
medical skill available, but could get no
relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was rec
omended to me. 1t has been Godsend
to me-" Eldridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Keller In SIX hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by ''New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
It is a great surprise on accouat of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the reme-
dy. Sold by the Eldridge Drugstores,
Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
That Throbblng Headache,

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have prove thier >machless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headache.
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only 25 cents, money back
if not cured. Sold by the Eldridge Drug
Stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Interesting to Asthma Sufferers.

Daniel Bante of Otterville, Iowa.
writes, IT have had asthma for three or
four years and have tried about all the
cough and asthma cures in the market
and have received treatment from physi-
clans in New York and other cities, but
got very little benefit until I tried Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar which gave me i'm
mediate relief and I will meyer be with
out it III my house. I sincerely recon-
mend it to all. Eldridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Warming.

If you have kidney or bladder trouble
and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure, you
will have only pourseIf to blame for re-
suits, as it positively cures all forms of
kidney and bladder diseases. Eldridge
Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06
Notice of Application for Discharge
: 4ns matter OF W. B. Mathews of CordeIe
~ IL, cnnnrv ca in Rankrnntcu

l. Dooly county, Ca, in Bankruptcy.
M the Creditors of the above named Bank
~ -V0u are hereby notified that the ahoLa
raP.sso bankrupt has fled his application for
nal-iS,r0e from all of the debts prova HE in
66lSsICE[rruTtcy againstthe sad w. B Mathews.
BaLLse55fd application will be heard by theHon
Llet,1- Lle % Sneer. Judge of the United States
b5iultrict EMO court for said district and division
DisfI-s'i ~, inited states court house in Macon
9asoreia. a. or on the 18th day of June, A. D,
I9yo ISsanErupt are notified to appear at the
san san ana place stated and show cause, if
lLIl L,L-, t7fv can, why the prayer contained in
s53 any said aid application should not be granted
me go - NJ Macon, Ca. this June 4th A, u
,aIs l.. NJ. ERWIN, Deputy Clerk
Americus times-recorder., 1903-06-06

The way to guerd against summer
complaints" which weaken and debili-
tate, is to place the liver on guard by a
course of Ramon's Liver Pills and Ton
ic Pellets. twenty-five doses for rs
cents. For sale by all druggists.