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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19
GOVERNMENT BY PARTY.

Mr.. Root said, at Chicago, five
ment by party rule says Golfers
Weekly. Although there is little truth
in such a statement, it is usually made
to conceal or justify unworthy mo-
tives. The officials of the party in
power should be looked upon as ma
tional officers conducting the govern
ment, and ruling as officers of the
government, not primarily as parti-
sans 1t was furthest from the dream
of any founder of our constitution that
men in high office should think first of
faction. 1t was the haunting fear of
Washington that parties might de-
stroy what was best in the democracy,
in the foundation of which he had SO
nobly led. The most profound ques-
tions facing the officers of our govern
ment today. and for the next four
years, and for many years to come, are
not party questions. They are pro-
found and complicated problems cry
ing for solution on principles absolute
ly disconnected from party lines. Fore
most among them stand the trusts.
opinion of many experts, is doomed.
If SO, still more important becomes the
principla of rapulatiop Tho marc uiSo.
ly the capital which has overthrow
the restraints of competition can be
regulated, the less danger of new par
ty divisions produced by two extremes,
a violent socialism on the one hand, a
party of force upon the other. The pub
lie conscience says there is an evil. No
explanation will satisfy it that pork
needs to sell for half as much again
today as it did in the spring of 81. It
needs at least some explanation to
satisfy it about the meaning of Mr..
Knox's selection for the senate. 1t can
not smile because a family connection
of Rockefellers rules our strongest
chamber. 1t can not smile because the
ministers of this senate ring are all
closely identified with money interests
of the concentrated and ruling order.
/ 1t knows the relation of. the coal trust
to the law. 1t guesses why trust man.
ayers often report by number and not
by name. 1t realizes that our govern
ment treats the very rich as other
governments treat the aristocracy and
the official class. A German editor is
forbidden to mention certain scandals
because the abuses brought to light
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19
ALA WALLA AT PORTLAND
EXPOSITION.
wALLA

What showing will Walla Walia
county make at the Lewis and Clark
exposition next year? 1t is certainly
time for this city. and county to make
a beginning toward the collection of a
creditable exhibit at the greatest fair
ever held west of Omaha. No doubt
many thousands of tourists from the
eastern states will visit Portland dur
ing the fair, and they will go there
with the purpose of learning all they
can of the Pacific coast and its re-
sources Many will be influenced as
to- their selection of a home In the
west by what they see on exhibition
there. 1t is of the highest. Importance
to this county, therefore, that. 1t should
make a good showing of its, unsurpass-
ed resources and capabilities. The
Commercial Club should take the lead
in a movement to give this county the
advertising it should have at the Port
land exposition. va -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

1t is doubtful whether there is an
other town in the United States of
equal population that is so free from
crime as Walla Walla. This is the
more remarkable when it is considered
that the state penitentiary is located
here and desperate criminals are re-
leased nearly every day of the year.
This record is most creditable to Walla
Walla's police force, which is probably
smaller in proportion to population
than that of any other city in the ma
ton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19
WHY AN APPOINTIVE COMMITS
SION?

Samuel G. Cosgrove of Pomeroy
should be able to enlighten Governor
elect Mead on the advantages of an
appointive railway commission over an
elective one. In speaking here from
the same platform with Mead Mr..
Cosgrove made some strong points in
favor of an appOintive commission.
he showed how easy it is for
the railroads to place incom-
petent men in nomination for rail-
road commissioners Once elected
such men would hold office from four
to six years in spite of anything that
could be done to dislodge them. On
the contrary, a commission appointed
by the governor would be more likely
10 De composed of the most able and
worthy men of the state. as the gov
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19
WELL. KNOWN LOCAL BUTCHER.
EXPLAINS WHY he HAS RE-
DucED THE PRICE.
Outside Market Price Is Low and
Local Consumers Are Benefited
by the Same.

Mr. H. H. Augustavo of the firm of
Augustavo Bros, who conduct the Eu-
reka and Peoples markets, when in
terviewed by reporter of the States
man relative to the present very low
prices of meats had the following to
say: - ~
"As far as We are concerned we are
selling meats at low figure today be-
cause the way our firm is situated we
believe. it is good business and the
right thing to do.
You know in addition to conducting
two large retail meat markets we are
engaged extensively in the cattle rails
ing business: Right now We have on
hand something over 800 head of live
stock At this time there is very lit
tie green stuff to be had. hay is high
and any sort of pasture is hard TO get.
On top of this the price of cattle is
very low, and, sooner than sell our
stock in the Sound market at a sacri-
flee or take the chances of carrying it
over another year we would rather
cut it up on the block and retail it to
our patrons at very low prices. We
believe our customers will appreciate
this.
LAS to how long present low prices
will prevail 1 can't say. Perhaps quite
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Beautiful descriptions of September
and October weather in the eastern
states and melancholy pictures of
dreary November and December do not
apply to the same months in the Walla
Walla valley. November here is US
uall,y as pleasant as May, and even
December, when old Boreas is sup
posed to reign supreme in most of the
northern states, is often full of warm
sunshine, balmy atmosphere and
halcyon, moonlight nights. Walla
Wallas winter season would hardly be
recognized as such in any northern
state east of the Rockies, for it is less
severe than the spring months of
March and April in that region.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19
might cause other people Of Standing

might cause other people Of Standing
to be lowered in the public opinion"
We wish no analogous timidity here.
We wish caution. justice, but no
shrinking from the consequences. A
Vienna paper calls us the Modern
Carthage" We are rich, and becoming
militant. as Carthage, was. Let us
force our rulers to take steps which
shall prevent our degenerating as
Carthage did. We expect from our rep
resentatives at Washington not merely
ian occasional sop to public con-
science, but a. persistent and fearless
effort to execute the laws
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

awhile with us as we have the call on
a large stock of choice live stock. One
thing that is quite plain these are good
days for the meat consumers Of Walla
Walla.''
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

7ernor would be held personally respon-
sible for their official conduct. II any
commissioner should prove dishonest
or incompetent, the governor could re-
move him summarily and appoint a
better man in his place.
Governor Mead should recall this
speech made by his friend Cosgrove
and give heed to it's admOnitiOns.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Now that the only firstclass hotel
in Olympia has been destroyed by fire.
il is likely that Judge Turner is more
content than ever to live in his lux
urIous home at Spokane rather than in
a boarding house at the dreary, iso-
lated state capital.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Governor Mcbride might aid Gov
erner- elect Mead in the study of the
railway commission question by sub
hitting to him the opinions of the
governors of all states having such
commissions as collected by the pres
ent governor at the beginning of his
commission campaign in the spring of
1902. -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

The farmers need rain badly and
plenty of it. The people of this city
hone that the farmers will get what
they want, as we now have paved
streets and we don't dread the mud
and slush as in the past. So let it
rain.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

The Bethel Baptist church people
have purchased a tent and after De-
cember l will hold services i'm the
same. 1t will be located on the church
property, corner of Park and Alder
streets. ests<
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Miss. Judith SnOdgrass, we'll known
in this city, will be married on No
to Guy Mccullough, a prominent young
man of that town.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Fine new cloths for Iady's tailor
made suits, cloaks, skirts, etc. Rock
the tailor. All garments made to order
Come In and examine our line. Jones
building, Second street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Come in and see our new fall and
winter suiting, trouserings and owe,
coatings. Rock, the tailor. Jones build
ing, Second street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

J. w. Cookery, ncensed embalme
and undertaken. Babcock block. ~
First street. Tele. Main $40.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19
LOCAL ITEMS.

Edward Cornwell, chairman of the
board of county commissioners, re-
turned to his home near Waitsburg
today
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

The best hay and grain on the mar.
ket at Alheit's feed mill.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Call at Stanleys music house fol
good pianos and organs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Satisfaction f1our. better than the
best. C:yle & Campbell. -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
WEATHER..

Tonight and Sunday rain; warmer
tonight; high south winds
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

CHIMNEY 81 EEP.
1 am prepared to do all kinds OF
chimney sweeping and cleaning. W..
Rand, at central fire station.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Don't forget the hop at Union hall
tonight. = ~
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-19

Have you seen Our assortment Of
Christmas china? Ask your neigh
bOrs If they are not beauties.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-08-22
Jay Cooke as an Angler.

Jay Cooke, now eightyfour years
old, and a party Of friends from
Ogontz and Ashbourne made the star
catch of the season at Beach Haven
Mass, recently. The result of the trip
affords a good example of Mr.. Cookies
skill as a fisherman. The party of five
caught Ala fish in all, of which III
were caught by Mr.. Cooke himself
The entire lot of fish was expressed by
Mr.. Cooke to Ogontz, to be distributed
among the members of his Bible class.
This Bible class has been conducted
by Mr. Cooke for more than fifty years
and has at the present time eighty
members.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-08-22
4 Russian Incident.

a young Russian Jew was obliged to
70 to the war in Manchuria. At first
his father got letters from him regu-
larry, but presently they ceased. One
day the father was called to the police
headquarters. where he was told there
was a telegram regarding his son, but
that he would have TO pay 20 rubles to
get 1t. He did not have the money,
and 1t took him some time to collect II
from his friends. When he finally
opened the telegram. It contained the
announcement Of his sons death.-New
York Post.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-08-22

Inc limitations OF Drain power can be
we'll illustrated by comparing the men,
tai makeup of Henry Ward Beecher
with that of his illustrious father, Ly-
man Beecher, one of the greatest eccle-
siastical leaders Of his day. The ia
nous pastor of Plymouth pulpit was in
every sense a prose poet. He spoke, he
thought, he lived, in symbol and pictur-
esque verbiage. The songs Of the birds,
the beautiful wardrobes of the flowers,
the autumnal sunsets, the beehives, the
snow banks, the murmuring brooks-all
had to him a message Lyman Beecher
was made of angular Puritan granite.
He was in every sense a logician and a
polemic. Like John Calhoun, he was
skillful in argument. Grant his simple
premises, and you must grant his con-
illusions. He appealed mostly to the
brain as gray matter and not to the ar
tistic sentiments.
1t was a great source OF sorrow to
Henry Ward Beecher that his father
never loved nature as he loved ii.
Lyman Beecher loved TO hunt. He
loved the woods for game, but not for
the flowers. He never loved flowers as
flowers Facts always had to be pre-
scented to him as bare, unDreakable
rocks, and not as rocks clothed In gar
ments Of green and in Joseph's coats
OF many floral colors. One day, much
to Henry Ward Beecher's surprise, be
saw his father standing before beau
dful picture. 1t was hunting scene,
but the son priced it for the beautiful
colors. such as are always found In the
retreat Of the woods. "Ah," said Henry
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-08-22
What Is Freedom

But as l began to study my text
asked myself this important question:
What is freedom?" Is it. p,7ii17i7a, IA Il:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-15
Real DAUGHTER of Revolution,

Couicil Bluffs, Nov. IA. - Mrs.
Susan A. Wood Ostrander, a real
Daughter of the Revolution, came
from her home near Glenwood, to at
tend the state conference Of the D. A.
R. Although 81 years of age,
Mrs Ostrander is full of enthu-
siasm for the society of which she
is member and attending all of the
sessions. She remembers her father
a revolutionary soldiers, very well and
relates number of stories that she
heard from his lips as he paced back
and forth, too much soldier after all
the intervening years to recall those
stirring scenes without emotion
Her father. David Wood, enlisted in
April 1777 some five months before he
was Is years of age, and was dis
charged in April 1880 Mrs. Ostrander
was born when her father was So
years old. He was present at the bat
tie of Bunker Hill.
Mr. Wood went to Oneida county
New York, where he raised his family
The youngest sen by his first mar
riago William Wood, was marine
soldier in the war of 1872, serving I'm
der Decatur. and son of a second
marriage served all through the civi
war. Mrs Ostrander also had a sor
who fought for his country in the wal
of the rebellion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-15
woMEN's CLUBS AT CHARLTON.
Reception Is Attended BY Mrs. J. g.
HutchIson Of This City.

Charlton, Nov. 14.-The annual as
sembly of the Federated Womens
clubs Of the Eighth district convened
in the assembly room of the new pub
lie library last week. There were
about forty delegates from the clubs
of the district present On Wednes-
day evening the delegates and visitors
were given reception by the club
women of the city at the home of Mrs.
j. A. Brown. In the receiving line
at the reception were Mrs. T. ].
Fletcher, president Of the State
Federation, and Mesdames J. G.
Hutchinson, of Ottumwa, and W. H.
Baily of Des Moines, ex-presidents of
the State Federation. The library
round table, conducted by Miss Alice
Tyler, of Des Moines, in the afternoon,
was especially interesting. the other
ladies on the program were Mesdames
w. B. Penick and Jessie M. Thayer,
of this city, H. NJ Towner of Corning,
j. G. Hutchinson, of Ottumwa, and w.
H. Baily of Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-15
ALBA.

Abba, Nov 14.-Died at Oelwein, on
Saturday, November IL, at 4:40 o'clock
a. M, Ned Anderson, aged 80 years
and months. Funeral services were
held at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Amanda M. Anderson, in Abba, Mon
day, November IA, at 2 o'clock p. M,
conducted by the Monroe lodge, No. 81,
l. O. o. F. Mr.. Anderson is widely
known in and about Abba, where he
was engaged in business many years.
He is brother of Postmaster D. M.
Anderson and D. G. Anderson, who
until recently was one of Albia's popu-
lar grocerymen. He was taken sick
Monday and his mother and brother,
D. M. Anderson went to Oeilwein as
soon as notified but failed to reach
there before the death of the son and
brother. Many friends here express
sympathy for the untimely cutting off
Of the life which had promised much.
District court, which was to convene
today will not open it's November ses-
sion until tomorrow at 1:30 p. M,
Judge NJ A. Roberts not being able to
be present as the court session in
Charlton over which he is presiding
has not yet finished it's business. The
docket for this term is long and COM
posed of large number Of criminal
cases.
The William Owens company pre-
scented "The Lady Of Lyons" at the
opera house Saturday night and those
who heard it pronounce it the best
play of the season. The audience was
fair sized one.
Harry Warner and wife spent Sun
day in Hilton with relatives.
M. Nichols spent Sunday at his
home in Ottumwa.
R. L. Evans, a returned missionary
from China, who was in that country
during the great Boxer uprising, will
lecture this evening in the First Pres
byterian church on his work in China.
He will appear in native costume and
exhibit many Chinese curios. No adj
mission will be charged.
O. E. Dickson, S. A. Smithhart A.
H. Collard and Lee Long, all of Oska-
loosa, spent the Sabbath in Abba.
S. M. Jarvis, of Omaha, was a bust
ness visitor in this city this morning.
The p. e. O.s meet in regular ses-
sion at Kings hall Tuesday evening,
November Is.
H. Mcmillan, of Des Moines, trans
acted business in town Saturday.
A business meeting was held in the
First Presbyterian church this after
noon at 2 p. m. Important matters
pertaining to the work of the church
were transacted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-15

tanning a warm place in his heart for
"Auld Scotland He was man of alb
solute integrity who regarded his word
as an obligation which he never failed
to fulfill.
His last days were made among his
hnppiest by the tender and loving care
of his sons and daughters who were
gathered at his bedside awaiting for
the end that has been evident for sew.
eral weeks.
His remains were laid away beside
his life's companion who preceded him
in death in the city cemetery at Muir
ray, Iowa.
He is survived by ten children, Mrs
Kittia Bassett, Chicago, ILL.,, Mrs. AS
bury Cochran. Galesburg, ILL.,, Mrs. J
w. Hedrick and Mrs. w. L. McMinn.
Ottumwa, Mrs. S. F. Davie and Mrs
Edward Modglen, Anna, III and Alex
ander, Thomas. William and James o
Casper, Wyo. Contributed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-15
HILL IS lNDlTED
GRAND JURY RETURNS TRUE
BILL AGAINST oTTUMWA'S
STREET COMMISSIONER.
Cheating BY False Pretenses is
Charged - True Bills Returned
Against Earl Ryder, Homer Wright
and John Smith.

From Mondays Daily.
Upon charge of cheating by false
pretenses A. w. Hill, street commits
sioner of the city of Ottumwa, was
this afternoon, indicted by the Wa
pello county grand jury and will be
held to answer to the district court.
The act upon which the charge is
based occurred on March 8.
Hill, who has charge of large num-
Der of workmen upon the streets OF
the city, is alleged to have reported
the name of D. Murphy as one of the
city employees and to have drawn S15
from the city treasury as pay for work
supposed to have been done by Muir
ply. 1t is alleged that there was not
at the time any one employed named
Murphy and that the parsonage was
wholly fictitious one.
Several months ago James King,
who had been in the employ OF the
city working under Hill, but who had
been removed from his place, petit
toned the council for an investiga-
ton into two warrants issued by city
officers and paid by the city. The
matter was referred to committee
and a report advising that the inves-
tigation and the entire matter be drop
ped was recently made and accepted
by the council. The present true bill
is the outcome of the matter investi-
gated at that time and which the coun-
Gil decided not to investigate further.
Homer D. Wright Held.
Upon charge of perjury Homer D.
Wright was held by the grand jury
to answer to the district court for al.
legged conflicting testimony given be-
fore the grand jury at a previous SEES
sion with the testimony given by him
before the coroner's jury in regard to
the death Of Mary Chesser. Ear
Ryder and John Smith were also held
to answer charges of burglary and
malicious mischief, respectively.
Charge is Burglary.
| Ryder is the man who it is alleged
on the night of October II forcibly en-
tered the residence of Jesse Spurgeor
On East Maple avenue and fired three
shots. Earlier in the evening Ryder
| had had trouble with his wife in the
East End of the city and as result
of which the wife was taken to the OF
( tumwa hospital and treated for NOR
phine poisoning.
Broke Into Jail.
John Smith is the aged man who {
few days ago after failing to secure
permission to go to the county poo
farm or to secure aid from Overseel
of the Poor G. A. Hyatt broke two
windows in the court house, according
to his own statement, for the purpose
of getting into Jail and securing sen
tence for portion Of the winter.
Jury Dismissed.
At the close of the report this after
noon Judge Eichelberger dismissed
the grand jury for the term.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-15
MUNTERVlLLE.

Munterville, Nov. 14-Mr. and Mrs.
v. T. Haselroote, of Dudley, took din
ner with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Swenson
last Thursday
Abin and Arthur Allen returned from
Des Moines Tuesday where they have
been visiting their sisters, Mrs. Fred
Bunell and Esther Allen
L. L. Swenson, the new elected re-
corder, and wife were Ottumwa callers
Friday
William Baldwell and wife visited
Ottumwa Thursday.
Mrs. Lottie Swenson had her house
hold goods shipped to Rockford, ILL.,,
Thursday. She left for Ottumwa that
evening on No. 4.
Miss Ella Harlan, teacher at No. s
school, is visiting in Ottumwa this
week.
Mrs. Roberts and Miss Mabel .Gusta-
son, Of Dudley, passed through here
Tuesday.
Mrs ALI. Gustason called on Mrs.
William Baldwell Friday.
John Pierson, Erland Allen, August
Burgeson and John Locke were Chilli
Gothic callers Friday.
Henry Burnstedt and Chester John
son were business callers in Willard
Thursday
Archie Fiske passed through here
tuesday
The confirmation class held it's
weekly meeting yesterday.
Fred Johnson. Of Avery, visited
friends here Friday evening.
The L. Y. P. S. held its meeting in
the church Friday evening. The pro-
gram was carried out in the Swedish
language as follows
Song-Congrega
Prayer-Rev. e. T. Linden.
Select reading-Clara Johnson.
Declamation-Seth Carlson.
organ solo-Mildred Anderson.
Declamation-Hulda Nelson.
Select reading-Henry Burnstedt.
Vocal solo-Hannah Pierson.
Dialogue-"A Talk by a Swede and
a Swedish American" Hannah Pier
son and Stella. Oval.
Song-Choir.
TalK-Rev E. 7. linden.
Song-Choir.
A large crowd attended.