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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
Mrs. Botkin On Trial.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March To-
lays extending over a period of sever
al years Mrs. Cordelia Botkin. once
convicted of the murder OF Mrs. John
P. Dunning and Mrs. j. d. Deane. OF
Dover, Del, was finally called for trial
ware and it is the purpose of the pros
ecution to proceed without further de-
lay.
Owing to several circumstances that
have occurred since her last trial and
conviction it is the prevailing opinion
that Mrs. Botkin may go free at the
present trial Several important wit
nesses for the prosecution, chief among
them former Senator Pennington,
father of one of the murdered women,
have died since the last trial while
others will be unable to appear for va
riouS reasons. NOtwithst3 I0ng the alb
SeIlCe VI tlleSe lpCi ldllt NItiItSScS,
District Attorney Eyington. declares
he has as strong.a case as at the pre-
vious trial and appears confident of
securing second conviction of the ac
cused woman.
The crime of which Mrs. BOtkin i
accused and of which she has been
once convicted is the murder of Mrs.
John P. Dunning and Mrs. J. d. Deane.
sisters. The agency which it is alleg-
ed was employed was poisoned candy
sent by mail from San Francisco to the
unfortunate victims at their home il:
Dover Del. The crime was commit
ted six years ago and attracted the
widest attention at the time. The al
legged motive for the deed was the in
fatuatiOn of Mrs. BOtkin for john p.
Dunning, husband of one of the vic
Tins.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
Howard Kyle Friday Night.

Replete with pathos, romance and
Bright comedy situations and dialogue,
Rosemary" the beautiful 18th century
niay in which Howard Kyle and a cap
able company will appear at the Walia
Walla theater on Friday, March II,
combines al the qualities essential to
xatisfy the most fastidious theater
gOer-
Briefly, the story Of Rosemary by
Louis \. Parker and Murray Carson,
eoncerns the elopement of dorothy
Cruickshank." the daughter Of an old
sea captain, and William Westwood,
Ill ensign in the East India service,
who. owing to an accident. accept the
hospitality of Sir Jasper Thorndyie"
4 bachelor Of forty. sir Jasper''
promptly falls in love with the young
woman but his phlanthropc spirit
prompts him to overcome his affection
and smooth over matters. fOI the elop-
ing couple. The play enjoyed sea-
lons run at the Empire theater, New
York,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10

tract with the Grand Trunk Pacific,
for the construction of the transcon-
tinertal railroad. The Grand Trunk
people have decided that they cannot
undertake the construction Of the road
without some modification of the terms
agreed upon last session. The oppOsi-
zion is preparing to vigorously fight
the demands of the railroad and the
outcome remains to be seen.
Beyond these proposed notifications
in the Grand Trunk Pacific contract
and the estimates, the government has
nothing of Importance to present to
parliament. Consequently, so far as
the governments program is concern
ed. the session should be a short one.
But whether such will be the case is
question of doubt. The opposition
may find it excellent, for the education
of the electorate, to force general
and exhaustive discussion of the entire
lSCdi putty VI Tie 1tuliillIiotI dIioii
which might prolong the session for
many weeks. 1t is regarded as pos
sibility also that reciprocity and inter
imperial trade may cone up in con-
nection with the tariff. The pre-
mier's suggestion, towards the close
of last session, that Canada should be
granted the treatymaking power.
will also possibly be discussed.
The question of inducing Newfound
land to enter confederation has been
and has attracted much attention
among the people. Proposals for an
nexation must come from Canada, and
not from Newfoundland, and it is re-
garded a. possible that the question
may be taken up at the present ses
sion and that something definite may
result.
ST Pierre and Miquolon. may also
come before parliament for discussion,
as well as other minor matters that
have been engaging public attention
during the last half year. Any one
of these questions would involve a
considerable addition to the length of
the session, and in addition there is a
possibility of systematic obstruc zion.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
At Eiok School.

The Glea club from the Washington
State college Of Pullman is promising
several treats. They are particular
" Fortunate in having among their
nunber Trof. Edwin A. snow. the
great dr1natic reader and impersona-
tOr who is we'll known in the north
west as lecturer Oh subjects of
special interest to literary minds. such
Is the trle authors Of the present time.
As reader Mr.. Shows talent rises To
tie domain ot genius. He possesses
she power OF changing his identity and
t1r tie time being is the character ne
@ortrayS. His voice follows With par
st!ei deViatiuns every sentiment ex-
crossed Pathos, Wit, humor and ri
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
ENGLISH LIBERALS CONFIDENT
Preparing for Election Within Six
Weeks and Expecting Victory.

LONDON, March 10.-The organi
zers Of the liberal party fully expect
an early dissolution of parliament and
the present government and are pre-
pairing for a general election within six
weeks.
The difficulties Of the present weak
cabinet are expected to eliminate in
disastrous budget. with increased ma
tional expenditures which will even go
beyond the record of trade in 1908.
When the elections come, the liber-
ais expect an anti-conservative wave to
bring majority of liberals and Irish
to over 100. In such a case it is pre-
dicted that King Edward will call on
the Earl of Spencer. liberal leader in
the house Of lords, to form a new min
istry.
The portfolio of foreign affairs will
be offered to Lord Rosebery, and,
should he decline, to Sir Edward Grey.
The post of chancellor of the exchequer
will be rendered to the Right Hon.
Herbert Henry Asquith and the post
of lord chancellor to Sir Robert Reid.
-~s
- @~ to- ~
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
SENATOR FOSTER SAYS The Al
PRECIPITATION is UNFAIR To
PRODUCING STATES. J
New York Would Get Sixteen T;n..
as Much for Roads as the State
of Washington.

To the Tacoma Ledger's special cor.
respondent at Washington. Senator
G. Foster yesterday said that Will.
he was heartily in favor of the goo.
roads movement, there is nevertheless
considerable criticism of the Latimr
bill in that it makes the basis of Ay.
penditure Of the $4,000 appropriah.
ed the population of the various stass
and territories. Accordingly, the stata
of Washington would get its pro rata
on the basis of approximately sOOOv
approximately one-third less area tina,
Washington. would get it's pro rata o,
The basis Of 10,00o.000 popula ton,
something like 16 times as much money
IS would go to the state OF Washing.
ton, where, under this bill. consdersb-
ly less than s2.OOO,O0O would be aot.
ted.
Inc western states need good roads
more than the eastern states. and yet
under the Latimer bill, the bulk OF tn.
money appropria ted would go to b.
East. while as d matter of fact the
great agricultural districts of the
West which largely provide foodstufs
for the entire country, in addition to
keeping p our standing in export
trade, with an area entirely out o. orc.
portion to that of the East won" &c,
but a small proportion of the re
appropriation.
The little state of, Massacl' ~~
has more population than all IT, :"
cific coast states combined. and ''.'
therefore, obtain more money ul a.
this bill than the entire coast and
would take practically a bushel of Il.
Bay states to cover the area of WaA
ington. Oregon and California. VI
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
Murray and Mack Monday Night.

MURRAY ana wi dCk "OnOdy INi9UI.
Murray and Mack, the original Irish
comedians Of "Finnigans Bali and
shooting the Chutes," fame, wifi be
the attraction at the Waila Walla
theater. presenting the second edition
OF their laughing success, "A Night
ON Broadway
The play is a musical extravaganza
from the pen OF Campbell and Skinner.
produced by a company OF fifty peo-
pie Il is an airy trife. with sem
blance OF plot. on which hangs a
string of bright and interesting sDe
ciai,ies. Tie production is novel
one, for comic play. and actually has
IN effect. luGicrous one, of course.
which consists Of the unusual. The
production from every standpoint is
said to be exceedingly meritor!ous.
and an unusually large company is
employed; beautiful costumes and
special scenery; mechanical and cleo
trical effects, dazzling chorus of
beauty, and all that goes to make
a good enjoyable tertanment are
promised.
The engagement is for Monday.
March IA. and should be greeted with
Il packed house.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
HONORS SHlRTFRONT CHECK
Subscriber to Singing Society Use&
Novel Medium.


NEW YORK. March 10 cheek
for $40. written on the bosom of a
white shirt, has been framed and hung
in the rooms of the Arion Singing So
ciety of Jersey City. The check was
drawn on the Second National Bank
of Hoboken by Frederick Menzenhauei
a retired musical instrument mann
facturer in favor of MOritz ttrlch
chairman of the AriOn's ENTERTAINERS
committee. The former was asker
some time ago to contribute to dona-
ton, and as he did not have his cheek
book. he used his shirt front. tirlch
said:
I'm much obliged: I'll get so OIL
this
You'll have to indOrse the checA
first or the bank will not honor IT,
said Menzenhauser.
4 guess | can do that, too repfeu
Ulrich. A bartender cashed the checA
and took it to a bank.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10

Ii the opposition should decide to car
ny the session over into midsummer,
there is little or nothing to prevent it.
In view of these considerations it is
believed by many that the sessions be-
gun today will last several months in
stead Of weeks, and that the general
elections will not be held before the
fall.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10

Experience. you know, is goo0
teacher Yes, but l wish there WeI'
more vacations in that school.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
PARLIAMENT OPEN IN CANADA

OTTAWA. Ont, March 10.-Parlia-
ment opened this afternoon with the
;seS to be a lively one, as it * geNer-
ally believed it will be the last before
the general election.
Tie government Will press for the
adoption of notifications in the con-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
nlitted.
Other Business.

The report of the Farmers institute
committee showing the expense of the
meeting to be $S3.75 was accepted and
placed on file.
The bills incurred by the water COM
mittee in the amount of $21.25 We're
ordered paid.
The committee also reported that
Gose & Gose, who had prepared legal
opinion for the committee had not
presented bill for their services, but
would be willing to accept whatever
the club saw fit to allow them. This
matter was left to the discretion of the
board of directors.
The resolution adopted recently
adopted by the Franklin county Cham
Der of Commerce, relative to enlisting
rigation project was read and H. E.
Johnson made a brief address to the
club, showing what great benefits were
to be derived from the many irriga-
ton projects which are now under way
in Franklin county, and many places
in Oregon. He urged the Walla Walla
club to take action tending to aid in
the matter and upon his motion the
president of the club was empowered
to appoint a permanent committee of
three members to handle all irrigation
subjects.
The request of the Tacoma Chamber
Of Commerce that resolutions be
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
THE WATER AUDJECT
CONTINUED from Page Three.)

CONTINUED from Page Three.)
mestic purposes being provided for by
the contemplated pipe lines from the
Thomas place.
1t would be unwise after what has
been done and said to venture to make
close estimate of the cost of such
development work as might become
necessary along the lines here indicat-
ed to reach a satisfactory result, and
at best it can only be appropriated
which approximation we have placed
at from $4,000, to s25, 5000, and a suit
able reservoir should be built for
$40 oOO
Any improvements and alterations
that may be required in the present
distributing system are not included in
our estimate as we believe the water
officials are better equipped for that
work, and we would recommend that
our figures be submitted to an expert
engineer for verification before being
used as a basis for action.
We will take occasion to add that in
the opinion of this committee the
combined system of gravity for do
mestic uses and the pumping for fire
protection would be more efficient
and satisfactory than gravity alone,
favor of the combined system, and that
the connection with the distributing
by olivia ting the replacing of the main
On Boyer avenue with a larger one.
Financial.
Referring to the last statement of
the city clerk as a basis we conclude
that the placing of the necessary in
crease of bonds to carry out either of
the plans presented would be simply
question of their being properly pre-
scented to- the market and of the best
proposition.
Your committee even though it may
be somewhat outside the scope of the
resolution under which it was appoint
ed desire to include in their report a
further recommendation. AS will be
readily conceded when measured either
by investment or income the water
department of this city represents a
h,,c of 10
time and labor necessary to its care
and administration. when added to
the care and administration of the or
binary city business becomes a burden
requiring a sacrifice of more time
than the average business man can
reasonably be expected to devote to the
public and too in every phase of its
we'll fare it were better so far as pos
sibe that it be divorced from political
therefore recommend that active steps
be taken to place it under the admin
istration of commission similar in
character to that of the city of
Portland and would suggest that a
committee be appointed to draft bill
! for the amendment of our charter en-
towering the mayor to appoint such
commission and the city to turn over
| the property to its care.
| We herewith present bills for the
| expense incurred in our work and in
probation of the readiness of the may
| or, the water office and Mr.. Thomas to
render all possible aid in forwarding
! the work III hand.
All of which is respectfully sub
| mitted.
I, w 2 AINIE
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
Am US me is

larious laughter are included in his
selections.
If you don't like to laugh and for
get your troubles, keep a good dis
lance from Prof Snow.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08

they need 1t: do not know one good
thing about the saloon. Il 10 an evil
thing that has not one redeeming
thing In all Ito history to commend 1t
to good men. Il breaks the laws Of
God and man. Tt deseCrates the Sab
bath; 1t prOfanes the name Of religion;
ID iefles public order; 1t tranples UNI
der foot the tenderest feelings OF hui
mainly; II Ii q moral pestilence that
blights the very atmosphere Of town
and country; IL IL o stain upon honesty;
blur upon purity; 9 clog upon pro-
gress; q check upon the nobleE Inn
pulses; 1t is an incentive 10 falsehood,
deceit and crime.
''Search through the history of this
hateful thing and read one page over
which some mother can bow her CRATE
fill head and thank God for all the IA
loon did for her boy. There Is no such
record. All It's history ID written Ia
tears and blood. with smears OF shame
and stains Of crime, and dark blots Of
disgrace
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08

Life Il such q serious business with
the average mortal that an opportunity
for hearty laugh IL more than vel
come 10 most people. "a merry heart
doeth good like medicine and 90 do
the humorous features oil that great
metropolitan daily, the Chicago Record
Herald. The frat thing that greets
you ON the frat page Of every issue Ia
the humorous cartoon by Ralph Wild
Or, the well known artist, that ire
quently tells more At glance than
could BE- conceived In column of read
Ing matter. Every issue contains also
d humorous ANAL story On the edito-
rial page, and the Alternating Cur.
rents column, written by 8. e. Kiser,
one Of the most popular humorous
writer's In the country. In addition to
al these, the Sunday Issue always in.
cludes comic section, guaranteed "a
produce laughter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08
THE COURIER.
By Chas. r.. Bruce.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 1904.


About the power Of prOhihitory laws
10 prohibit ahe laws of the state
against murder do not.entirely prevent
murder. But nevertheless, I am OPP
posed 10 licensing one murderer TO
10 many thousand persons, even On pc.
tltion Of 4 majority Of the property
owners III the block, that WE may have
all the murder that is desirable In the
community under wise regulations,
With little income for the municipal
ity. believe III the absolute prohibi-
lion Of murder.
The laws of the country prohibiting
stealing do not entirely prevent steal
ing. Nevertheless, am opposed to 4
high license system Of stealing provld.
sd that all theft shall be restricted 70
certain authorized thieves, who shall
steal only between the hours Of say 9
A. nj. and l1:30 r.. NJ. except Sunday,
when 40 stealing shall be done except
BY stealth, entrance 10 be made La MI
cases On that day IL the back door, and
it The thiaf's risk. 4 believe In laws
that absolutely forbid theft at any hour,
Or Oh any day ii the week.
And, % the same ground, and just
- positively, do believe III the pro
hibitIon Of the liquor tratiio. And /
never said didn't. And I never say
that aid And f5n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08

will always apply via the Nickel Plate
Road and its eastern connections to all
points In New York, New England and
eastern states. Three daily trains to
Ft. Wayne, Finlay, Cleveland, Erie,
Buffalo, New York and Boston. Stan
dard equipment on all trains. Meals
served in dining cars on American
Club Plan, ranging In price from 35c
to 81 90 per meal; also service a Ia carte
and midday luncheon SOC. The east
ern terminals of the Nickel Plate Road
are only from three to ten minutes
from all ocean steamship docks, and
the service afforded Is first class. No
excess charged on any train. For par.
ticulars call on or address John Y. Cal,
ahan, General Agent, l13 Adams St.
Room 29S, Chicago, III. Chicago de.
pot, La Sale and Van Buren, SITS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08
A CHANGE OF MINDS.
Why the Charms of Clifford In the
Eyes Of Three Girls Vanished.

why the Charms of Clifford In fhe
Eyes OF Three Girls Vanished.
Though Clifford has been several
years a benedict he still has the red
cheeks, round face and downy upper
lip which mark the period Of Adde'S
cence.
The other evening as he was going
home there were three handsome young
women In the car. each full of animal
life and sustained In her spirit of fun
BY the presence OF the other two. One
Of them scrutinized Clifford from the
corners Of her mischieyous eyes and
whispered to the others what a hand
some youth he was. This remark con
centrated the attention OF the trio upon
him. and II was not long till he was
conscious OF their inspection.
He has actually discovered us" said
the one In the center under her breath
80 she nudged her companions.
Doesn't seem to be confused, either
Uttered the smallest as she pretended
10 fasten the clasp of her purse.
Probably spoiled said the Oldest
Looks like Il"
Then the one who had least to say
made eyes at Clifford, and breathless
protests ended in merry laugh os-
tenssbly provoked by something which
they did not see through the window
Another rislked smile on the hand.
some young man. who smiled back
without changing color.
@Cool head giggled the eldest. .'He's
evidently used to admiring glances. I'd
IKE TO steal his complexion" There
was another look out Of the window
and more suppressed laughter.
AZ this point Clifford opened hand
bag, and producing new baby cap
and rattle be explained to a friend
that they were for Willie and Maudie
Three noses went into the air. Three
faces locked very dignified. Three girls
agreed that Clifford was very ordinary
looking after all.-New York Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08

City inclusive:
$1,000 to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
$1,000 to Butte, Anaconda and Hele-
ma.
$22.5O to Spokane and Wenatchee,
Wash.
S25 to Everett, Fairhaven, Whatcom,
Vancouver and Victoria, via Hunting
ton and Spokane.
$500 to Portland and Astoria; or to
Tacoma and Seattle, via Huntington
and Portland or via Huntington and
Spok ane.
300 to Ashland, Roseburg, Eugene,
Albany aud Salem via Portland.
$25. 90 to San Francisco, Los Angeles,
San Diego and many other California
points.
From Chicago and st. Louis proper
tionately low rates are in effect by lines
connecting with the Union Pacific to
all above points.
For full information call on or ad-
dress A. X. Curtis, T. p. A., Omaha,
Neb.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08


Passengers to New York, Boston,
New England and all eastern points
will find 1t to their advantage to ascer.
tain rates applying over the Nickel
Plate Road and its eastern connections
Three daily trains, on which there il
no excess fare charged One special
feature Of the service is meals in dining
cars, on American Club Plan. Pay for
what you get, but in no case over 35c to
Sl.O0 per meal; also service Ia cart,
and midday luncheon Soc. Folders
rates and all Information cheerfully
furnished by applying to John Y. Gala
han, General Agent, Chicago, ILL.,.
Room 29S, l13 Adams ST
Chicago depot, la Sale and Van Bur
en- SIS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08

$3.50 to Spokane and Wenatchee
Washington.
$3.50 to Huntington and Nampa,
Idaho.
$500 to Portland, Tacoma and Seat.
tie.
$500 to Vancouver and Victoria.
$500 to Ashland and Astoria, Ore.
gon, via. Portland.
S25 TO San Francisco, Los Angeles
and San Diego,
Correspondingly low rates to many
other California, Oregon, Washington
Montana, Utah and Idaho points.
Through tourist cars run every day
on Union Pacific between Missouri Riv
er and Pacific Coast; double berth 1915
For full information call on or address
A. K. Curtis, T. P. A., Omaha, Eeb.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08

The notes Of Chinese music read, like
the written characters. from right to
left and the intervals OF the scale are
different from those Of the scale adopt
ed by this nations OF the west The
music is not very harmonious and
sounds meaningless and jangling to
western ears. but It has q pretty. music
a cadence that makes 1t attractive
and interesting In spite OF its frequent
discords.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-08

what PromineaS STEAK FaTis Priater
Thinhs Of the Uaion savings Assoc
cRmta@m.
Sioux Falls, 8. ID, Fsb. 5, 1901

Sioux Falls, 8 d, Fsb. s, 1904.
NY experience With the Union Saw
inga Association hrs been eminently
satisfactory.
When the Association commenced
doing doing business ] subscribed iOl
ten shares of stock. I surrendered
these shares and received my money
promptly, this investment netting nae
over twelve per cent Per annum,
! 1t once subscribed for twenty
shares ,ls2 600 worth Of slock) which
an now carrying.
WILL A. BEACH.