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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02
POPE is DEMOCRATIC,
Much of the Vatican's Usual Ponr
and Ceremony Is Fast Dis
appearing.

London.-Many innovations at the
vatican, says a Rome correspondent
show the independence Of the new
pope and his love Of a simple unos-
tentatious life. The strict etiquette
and pompous ceremonial are gradual
ly disappearing. For instance. his
holiness prefers walking unattended
to using a sedan chair, and audiences
can be had for the asking.
The pope has selected a secluded
room as his private apartment, and
has brought his own plain furniture
from Venice. According to an old
custom, tho pontiff is always suppos.
ed to dine alone, but the new apart.
ment has been provided with a large
dining salon.
When his chamberlain limited at the
old custom, Plus x. replied:
please order that four covers Be
laid for dinner, as my secretaries are
invited"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02
'CONTRACIAWARDfD
j. ]. Mangan Will Improve
Chase Avenue at Once.
THE CONTRACT PRICE S2037.65
Routine Business Transacted at Last
Nights Adjourned Council
Meeting.

The council in adjourned session
last night awarded the contract fol
the grading and sidewalking Of Chase
avenue from Chestnut street to Orch
ard street, to James j. Mangan fol
$2037.65, his being the lowest bid. F
A. Carts offered to do the work fol
$2129.3S. An ordinance creating ar
assessment district to pay for the i'm
prOvement was passed.
Mr.. Mangan will be required to give
bond in the sum of $4,000 and com
plete the contract by October IS.
By a resolution introduced by Coun
Gilman Mexican and passed, all bills
hereafter incurred by extension or
materials purchased for sewers and
all labor performed thereon shall be
payable out Of the water department
funds and all Overdrafts on the wa
ter and sewer fund shall be transfer
rable by warrant to the water depart
ment fund. The change is expected
to do away with the conflicting OF
these departments with the general
fund
Mrs. P. L. Mccarthy, residing at
534 South Third street complained in
communication, Of a terrible stencil
arising from beneath her residence
presumably from an open vault. The
health officer and chief Of police were
instructed to investigate the situa-
ton and abate any nuisance that they
might find. The owner of the proper
ty is out Of the city at present
An ordinance introduced several
months ago by the American Tar
company for franchise in the city
and which was pigeon-holed without
coming up for passage was unearthed
on the request Of Councilman Nc
Kean. The Walla Walla representa-
tive Of the company had been in
structed to ascertain what disposition
if any, had been made Of the matter.
It is understood that the American
Tar company is sill contemplating en-
tering the local field with a plant ana
the passage of the ordinance granting
a franchise will probably be urged at
the next regular meeting of the coun-
ell.
Edward McGucken was appoin ted
a member of the paid fire department
upon the recommendation of the fire
and water committee, vice Frank Mil
Ter, resigned.
\ petition for a street light at the
intersection Of Locust and Division
streets was referred to the street
light committee.
Charles Troumbley made applica-
ton for rebate On the unearned por-
ton Of a liquor license. The matter
was referred. The saloon in question
which was located in the basement
beneath Goldman's store was closed
a few days ago
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02
is STANDON INNOCENT?
DOUBT HAS ARISEN
At Tacoma Since the Arrest of Con-
tractor BIaisdeII for Assault
ing Girls.

Since the unusual series of crimes
attributed to Larry o. Blaisdell, the
contractor, who is accused of running
a number Of little girls belonging to
a local home, have come to light,
many people acquainted with the facts
and even the authorities. are begin
ming to doubt the guilt of Pat Stun
don, a young man who is serving a
fourteen-year sentence in the Walla
Walla penitentiary for an alleged
criminal assault in the West End,
says a dispatch from Tacoma. His
friends claim that his conviction was
caused by poor legal defense. while
his family steadfastly maintain his
innocence, and put up strong proof of
an alibi.
But the crime against the girl was
one Of a long series of similar as
saults. The people Of the West End
had become so eXasperated that they
demanded punishment, and as Stun
don's defense was weak and the state
brought forward cumulative evidence
Of his guilt, he was given a long SEN
tence.
The list of crimes credited to
Blaisdell now raise him to the heighth
or sink him to the depth, of mon.
strous pervert, and considering the
steadfast but unavailing asservera-
tons of Stundon's friends. and the re.
iterated declarations of leading attor.
neys Of the city that Stundon is limo
cent, many now believe that Blaisdell
may be the culprit for whom Stundon
is in felon's CELL
Blaisdell is now in the county iail
Information direct has been filed
against him and his trial will come
up tomorrow. Prevailing sentimen,
is urging that justice make short
shrift in disposing of his case. A
life sentence can be imposed provid
ing he is found guilty, as that is the
maximum.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02
FIRST SHIP OUT.

The first grain cargo out from the
Sound since June cleared this week
for the United Kingdom, but carried
only 3S,135 bushels wheat, with So,
529 bushels barley, says the West
Coast Trade. There are but four en-.
gagged vessels on the Sound, against
twenty year ago, and no business
reported in the charter market. Elk
porters still have low ideas regarding
ocean freightage rates, Offering but
It's Sd while i. is probable that plenty
Of tonnage could be secured at within
Is Of this figure.
The weeks developments have
brought still lower rulings in the mar
ket for wheat. The situation now be
ing upon a normal basis as compared
with the grain market Of the world is
susceptible to conditions governing
the general situation, and the easier
tone abroad, further declines at Chi
cago and lower position at San Fran
cisco is reflected in another cut OF
1@2c, club quoting at 73c and blue
stem at TIC. From all standpoints the
situation is a quiet and waiting ole
Buyers and sellers continue at var.
lance regarding prices. Such wheat
as is offering is upon a basis a little
above what exporters are willing &c
pay. Milling demand is of very little
consequence for the manufacturers
having fortified themselves covering
present requirements are in the mai.
ket only when wheat can be secured
There is no pressure for wheat from
abroad. 1t would be possible to sell
IN Europe at current quotations il
holders were disposed to let go, but
as the situation stands there is moth
ing doing, and shippers are making
no charters for immediate business
Probably one cargo has been sold fol-
South Africa in addition to the Jap
anese demand already noted, but nc
inquiry is reported. There is a fairly
general feeling among the trade thai
the market has touched bottom OF
very close to that point, and that with
more settled conditions a fair selling
movement will result, though there is
not much prospect Of any special &C
tivity for some time to come.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02

A:6'(Zsa.;;'d : oHEMxAN !
KING OF ALL BOTTLED BEERS".~<
BachtO II
Es l.
Il IL Achernann,

Methodist Episcopal church in Cam
den Sunday night listened to ser,
mon on "A Model Wife" preached by
the Rev. J. II. Lee. Among the many
unique expressions used by the
preacher were:
1T is not good for man to live
alone God took a rio from mans side
and Of it formed woman. He thus
created vacuum in mans life that
nothing but sweet woman can fill.
THE model wife accords to her huS-
band full authority in general affairs
but realizes that she must be the head
of the house. | do not mean boss
From a boss in petticoats, good Lord
deliver us.
The model wife is good house
keeper. If the carpet contains sam
pies Of everything cooked for a
month; if the table linen looks as if
soap costs SO cake; if the walls are
festooned with cobwebs, charge such
wives with driving their husbands
from home. Go to the saloon keeper,
thou sluggard, and learn the ART of
shine and sparkle
IF some wives would use the same
energy in their Homework that they
do in gossip and gadding, many sa-
looms would be vacant.
Better a thousand times to be a
bachelor than to we'd a long-tOngued,
ball-bearing jawed woman.
THE model wife lives within her
husbands income. Many a man has
been strangled by the rope of his
wife's fine lace.
Il pity a man who, after marriage,
finds all he has to show for his mar
riage fee is dress form, medicine
chest, and whining voice.
"A whining, fault-fnding wife is
worse than a fit of chills and fever.
don't wonder that men drink whisky
to get over the attack
Many suicides pistol has been
loaded with unpaid bills and aimed by
careless wife"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02
BRIGHT AND COOL
Summary of Sept. Weather
Issued Last Night
BY WEATHER OBSERVER NEWMAN
Excess of Preci pitation co of an Inch
wind as Usual Came Out
Of the South.

Although there were sixteen bright
sunshiny days last month, the near
or normal temperature was one dc
gree cooler than the average Septem
Der and the excess of precipitation
was so of an inch. Weather Observ
er Newman of the local bureau las,
evening issued his meteorological
summary for the month, compiled
from the local records as follows:
Atmospheric pressure, mean 30;
highest 5000 on the 9th; lowest 1894
on the 18th.
Representatives. sc degrees
On the 9th; lowest SO degrees on the
30th. The greatest daily range was
SO degrees on the Sd; least daily
range degrees on the 18th. The
mean for the month is 60 degrees OF
one degree cooler than the average
for this month.
The prevailing direction of the wind
was from the south and there was a
total movement of 1918 miles. The
maximum velocity was % miles per
hour from the southwest on the 2Sth
The total precipitation was 1.47
inches or an excess of SO of an inch
for this month. The average rainfall
for September is .S5 of an inch
The number of clear days were 16;
partly cloudy II and cloudy 8. There
was a light frost on the Goth.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02
PASTOR ON "A MODEL WIFE,"
New Jersey Minister breaches a Ser
mon Under That Heading-Ep-
igrams on Wifehood.

Camden, N. 1.-THE congregation
that crowded the Kaighan avenue
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02
LIND HOTEL WRECKED.
Acetylene Gas Plant ExpIodes With
Serious Results.

Lind, Wash.-An explosion of an
acetylene gas plant in the CONNER
cial hotel Monday night at about g.: A
totally destroyed the building. A mum
Der of guests were eating supper. blu;
fortunately no one was seriously in
jured except Mr.. Merrill who at The
time of the explosion had just finished
filing the tank with new carbon.
Through the promptness of the fire
company the fire was in a few
minutes smothered out. The guests
who were in the dining room at the
time of the explosion were hurled te
the wall, together with the dishes
tables and chairs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02

1T is not generally known that there
were money-lenders among the In
dlans," remarked the professor. "But
were there?' asked the student. Ger
talnly; there were the Pawnees you
know"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02

In tn agonies of dyspepsia the truss
magnate rolled from side to side on
his couch. 'Undigested securities?'
whispered sympathetic friend,
NO" responded the doctor, Insecure
dfgestnion.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-02

The Porter-Oi suppose he wal;
TO be sure to get the roight train. II
Cop-But what's the use av bein's:
partickler. Sure, he could do twice
as much kickin' if he got the wrong
wan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06
RICHES THEN AND NOW.

I. D. Peterman in his closing
article on "Fayette County in the
$685." published by the West Union
Argo of last week says: During all
the fifties if man in this county was
worth from three to five thousand dol
lars he was considered we'll Off If
worth twenty or twenty-five thousand,
and there were not more than two or
three such, they were considered very
wealthy. Now there is scarcely a
land owner in the county who is not
worth the former amount and there
are scores of farmers who are worth
the higher figures mentioned and some
of them several times that much. A
few merchants and professional men
and spectators have made money, but
by far the largest increase of wealth
in the county has been among land
owners and mostly among the farmers
of the county. In fact, with few
exceptions, the wealthy men of most
of the towns of our county are made
up of retired farmers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06
ABOUT FISH

The government fishery at Spring
Branch is busy place just now, and
Superintendent r. S. Johnson and his
assistants are kept on the jump look
ing after its many interests. The
hatchery has just had shipped in, for
the first time since its establishment,
several millions of trout eggs, which
look more like raw tapioca pudding
than anything else. Just now there
are to be seen at the fishery some
mammoth trout, several pounds in
weight, viii ch are enough to give the
ardent fisherman severe attack of
the itching palm. Superintendent
johnson has secure the consent of
the United States fish commission to
open sub-station at McGregor, SINH
lar in plan and purpose to the one
which has been in such successful
operation at Bellevue for the past two
or three years. The steamer supplied
by the government for the use of the
commission in it's Mississippi river
work is to be supplied with a new
and enlarged cabin and other improve.
ments made On the whole, this is
the hatchery's busy season. -Manches-
ter Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06
c. N. & st. p. Excursions.

Bellefontaine, Ohio-German Bap-
fist Brethren, one fare round trip,
May 20 to June 3. good to return un-
til June 6.
Indianapolis, Ind. Travellers Pro-
tective Assn, one fare plus 80, June
S-9-10, good to return until june lS.
Boston, Mass. National Educa-
tional Assn. July 1-2-3-4-5. one fare
plus 50, .inal return limit, Sept. 1st.
Denver, Colo. Christian Endeavor,
S25 round trip, July l to 10, good
returning until Aug. 3lst.
Detroit, Mich. League,
one fare plus 80, July 14-l5; final re-
turn limit Aug. 10.
Baltimore, Md. B P. o. E.. one fare
plus 50, July 17-lS-l9; final return
limit Aug 10.
Minneapolis Swedish Singers, S.. 80,
July 20-2l-22, return limit July 81.
San Francisco, Cal-G. A. r., $50,
direct routes, Aug l to IA. return
limit Oct. 10.
For fudrther information inc nire OF
S. V. Potter, agt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06
LOSES BOTH FEET.

Emil BeltZ, aged II, and whose
home is at New Hampton, was so bad
ly injured by getting under car
wheels last Wednesday morning, at
Mason City, that he will lose both
feet. He was endeavoring to catch a
ride on freight train to Charles City
when in somevmanner he got under
the wheels. His left foot was badly
crushed from the heel To the instep
and the right leg was crushed be-
tween the ankle and the knee. The
injuries were of such a nature that
of both feet was necessary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06
Notice in Probate.

d WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN:
You and each of you are hereby notified to
ppear at the Court Room in the City of
DEBORAH, Winnesheik county, Iowa, on the
| tn day of May, A. ID. 1903, IT 1:30 o'clock p.
m, to attend the probate of an instrument
to be the last will and testament of
BURGESS II. WELLS.
late of DEBORAH township. in Winnesheik
county, Iowa, deceased, at which time and
place you wi appear and show cause. if any,
why said will should not be admitted 10
probate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
scribed my name and aft xed the seal of said
office this 18th day of April, 1908.
A. l.. HAAKENSON
By S. f. BricSner, Clerk District Court.
Deputy 15-i
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06
~VVVVV&VV
{ Budget of Deus Items. {
Interesting news and humor. Cleaned
from the press Of Northeastern Iowa. {
A BOLD THEFT.

AT 10 80 Thursday morning two
masked men tied Expressman Peterson
of Britt in the back end of his Office,
took large package of money, robbed
the safe and got away. This was Pet
erson's first story. Later dispatches
say that he has confessed to the theft
himself, with the aid of an accom-
Mice
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06
Notice of Appointment.

Notice of the appointment OF Mary j. Liquin
Administrative of the Estate of Mr. C. X.
Liquin, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed Administrators to the
estate of Mrs. G. X. Liqu in, late of Pleasant
township, in the county of WinnesheiK, State
of Iowa, deceased, intestate. aud has taken
upon herself that trust by giving bonds as the
law direc's. All persons having demands
upon the estate of the said deceased are re.
quired to exhibit the anne; and per >ons in
debted to the said estate are called upon to
make payment to
MARY j. LIQUIN.
Dated at DEBORAH. Iowa, April @, 1903. l7-6
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06

A tramp to make your shoes or a
farm hand to cut your coat, then why
not come to an experienced painter
to have your granting, hardwood
or your house painted. We
have been IL the business over 80
years and everybody in town knows
our reputation for good work
H. A. Prastmark & Son. Tel. IA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06
DEBORAH Steam Laundry Co.

We are back in our old stand with a
full new crew and solicit the business
of the public wishing first class work
done in workmanlike manner Give
us a trial and we will not disappoint
YOU. p. b. Holverson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06

For clear skin, clear all the way
through. transparent enough to let
sunshine-rosy cheeks show through
take Rocky Mountain Tea. This
month, spring time 30 cents. r. a.
Engbretson.
Shades and picture frames made
to order. Prastmark & Son.
Get good meal at Reeves res
taurant, opposite the steam laundry
Every paid subscriber to Public
Opinion gets county map free by
calling for it. Greatest premium
ever offered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06

Joel Dayton is fixing up his lots
in West DEBORAH. Now is a good
time to get the best lots at low prices
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-05-06

~ creased Us hipg pi kgh n &c h
zee o y
ga and l fde Rb me always ny chase
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-09

Attorney General George w. Murphy
curing the Capital theater next Thurs
day night to address both houses of
so far as it can be accommodated on
matters pertaining to the charges
sage to the general assembly January
Is, says the Little Rock Gazette.
Col. Murphy will speak not only for
himself, but for the other members of
the penitentiary board, which was the
object of the goyernar's attack with
reference to the purchase of the Lin
coin county convict farm. Col. Murphy
acting on the advice of friends, decid-
ed to speak at the Capital theater
after the resolution to have him ad-
governors message was voted down by
the house.
Col. Murphy will address a formal
invitation to both the senate and the
house to be present next Thursday
night. An invitation may also be ev.
tended to Governor Davis. Col. Muir
ply announces that he WI fully re-
view every matter pertaining to the
relations of himself and the peniten-
tiary board to the governor during
the latter's tenure of his present office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-09
--------------------------
ADVISE MOODY TO TAKE REST
Physicians and President Concerned
at Secretary's Slow Recovery.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Mr Moody. of
the navy department has not yet en-
tirely recovered from the i'll effects of
the injuries sustained when he was
thrown from his carriage during a re-
cent visit to the naval academy at An
napolis. The nervous shock is more
pronounced and is more lasting in
its detrimental effect than the bodily
injuries he sustained His physicians
have advised that he take a long rest,
and the probability is that he will do
so in the near future President Roose-
welt is anxious that he should do so.
The president regards Mr.. Moody not
only as a tower of strength in the
navy department, but as a valuable
helper in the cabinet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-09

settlement of their claims against
tons. He reached this decision short
" before 4 O'Clock yesterday after
noon and instructed Secretary Hay
To dispatch a note to the British EN-
bassy at once, advising the British
ambassador to that effect The mat
ter will now be referred to The
Hague tribunal
This will result in the immediate
raising of the blockade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-09
Meals Picture of Jeff,

Governor Eagle has been before the committee
on public buildings seeking vndicate his character be
cause his removal from the state capitol commission
by Davis. Every according his temperament
believe Governor Eagle is making mistake There
in the with the facts but that
knows that his character isin wise involved Every
body knows jeff Davis; what puffed-up fool he is
egotis he always has been what
would like be; what insufferable
ways proven himself idea that man of r
reproachable character Governor Eagle should
arrive the conclusion that his
jeopardy grotesquely odds with facts
the case-IIeena World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-09
MR.. MURPHY'S LOVE LETTER
Attorney General Gets Very Senti.
mental MESSAGE.

Attorney General George w. Murphy
had an unusual experience Yesterday
in receiving love letter. The office
daily gets scores of letters from Ar
kansas people asking every question
imaginable relative to the laws of the
state, and some times of other states.
says the Little Rock Gazette. During
his term of Office the attorney general
has written volumes of opinions. When
he received some ones love letter YES.
terday however, he says he was at a
loss for reply Some young man in
writing for the attorney generals
opinion on legal question had per-
haps indicted an epistle to his sweet
heart and unfortunately placed both
in the same enevolpe. Without MOTTO
ing carefully the superscription. Col.
Murphy dived into the body of the
letter, and was amazed to find, as he
supposed, that some one was languish-
ing for the return of his affections. He
then noticed that the letter was ad-
dressed to MY Dolly" instead of to
the attorney general.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-02-09
LAFAYETTE LODGE, K. OF P.
Makes Monty Donation for the
Poor.

Lafayette lodge, X. Of P. Of this
city at their last meeting, consider
ed the great charitable work in which
Rev. Sam S. Holcomb is engaged,
and wishing to carry out one Of the
great principles upon which it's or
der is based-that of charity-and
knowing no one who would distrib-
ate more iudicially some of its funds,
voted him the sum of $3.50 monthly
until further notice. This is a step
in the right direction. Why not 9th
er lodges fall in line with the Lafay,
cite They could do no better than
to place a little monthly Offering into
the hands OF Mr.. Holcomb for the
poor.