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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01
PLANNED TO KILL; TRIAL ON.
Witness for State in Mock Case at Des
Moines Tells of Conspiracy.

DIES MONIES, Ia, March with
graphic detail the law student imper
sonating w. H. Culton told of the con-
spiracy to murder Senator GoebeI of
Kentucky at the mock trial of Governor
Taylor at Drake university today.
Culton said he was employed in the
office of the state auditor when Taylor
directed him to go into the mountain
wilds of Kentucky and select a band of
the most desperate Taylor partizans
who should come to Frankfort prepared
to intimidate the legislature.
The witness told of the meetings Of
these mountaineers that were held af-
ter their arrival at Frankfort, at which
He confessed that he was a party
thereto, land claimed that Youtsey, Ce-
Gil, Howard and Powers were also
among the prime conspirators. He did
not implicate Taylor as having parti-
cipated in these conferences.
Much delay in the taking Of testi-
mony was caused by the wrangling of
lawyers over the admission of testi-
mony, and Culton was still on the
stand at noon.
In the effort to close the trial this
week, sessions will be held tonight and
both forenoon and afternoon hereafter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01
FooLK11LER SHOULD SEE DIR. osLER.

II Dr. William .Osers theory Of the comparative use
lessness of 40 is correct then the work of Dr.
William Osler be set aside, for appears that the
reputation THE Principles and
Practices Medicine written after he had passed the
had just turned the of 40 when
he published hisrs work THE Cerebral Palsies of Chill
dren" Dr. Osler be choroformei
years; just been called to the medi
leadership Oxford university The English univer
sty informed of Dr. Osler's beliefs
discounted them, it would not be engaging
a self confessedly useless.
Not only DR.. Osler's but the history of the
world disprove his theories Great achievements
matter of fact comparatively 40,
between 40 and so they comparatively
stone did not become prime minister England
was 60 and he did arrive the fuition
manship until he had So Dsrael
SELL nearly all the Britain
own after So Joseph Chamberlain, who has just
taken to lead his country into paths of political
omy is co. and his opponent Balfour whom we are
accustomed to view jaunty youth, the
TWO remarkable instances of precocous craftsmanship
England the elder and the exceptions
SIS Under the national constitution no man can become
president until he is 35 States
had president under 40. Roosevelt youngest was
past 43 mis- accession presidency Washington
Jefferson. Lincoln Grant, Mckinley accord
ing to Dr. Osler, presidency on ac-
count of their age at the time of election AS
sass1ns did for three of saws would
nave been best for all of them country
later when they had reached the of so.
IN science literature and the age experience
nave produced more lasting results precocity But
why pile instances? argument is so incon
elusive that smacks serious effort
s Wen argue that since most of murders,
inens and burglares committed by young men,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01

Try Broxson's Wood Yard. Phone
81 1.->
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01
MRS. CODY ON STAND.
Denies All Buffalo Bills Charges
Ready to Forgive.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., March l.
Mrs. Cody took the stand today. She
denied the charge of Cody that she at
tempted to poison him and his dogs
and abused the children and ill-treated
his guests. She admitted using liquor
but took it only in small quantities for
medical purposes. She never used pro-
fame or vulgar language. In answer to
a question, she said she still loved
Cody and would welcome reconcilia-
ton and forgive him if he would re-
tract his poisoning charge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01
A QUESTION EASILY ANSWERED.

Referring to President Roosevelts railroad policy, the
New York Sun asks Who is the borrower? and adds:
In this lighting change comedy politics, Bryan
topped Mr.. Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Topped tc
Bryan? Have the democrats republicans 0,
the republicans become democrats?"
The question of easily by any
who has studied the national platforms of the demo
republican parties during the last three
paigns.
The democratic national platform adopted at Chicago
The absorption by few, consolida-
ton leading railroad and the formation OF
and pools require strcter control by the federal
government of those arteries of We demand
enlargement of the of the interstate
commission and restriction and guarantees in the
control of railroads as will protect the people from rob-
berry and oppression
The democratic national platform adopted at Kansas
City 190O said:
law will enable the commission to
individuals communities from determinations
the public from unjust and unfair transportation
The democratic platform adopted at ST. Louis
in 1904,
demand enlargement of the powers of the in
ing public shippers of this government may have
prompt relief from the abuses to which they
subjected in the matter of transportation. We de-
mand strict existing civil and criminal
against trusts combinations and monop-
oies enactment of such further legs-
ation be necessary to efectuay suppress them
In his accepting presidential nomination in
1896, Mr.. Bryan said:
The democratic party is opposed to trusts 1t would
be recreant duty people of the country it
recognized legal right Of these great
agsregations competition bankrupt ri
prey upon society. Corporations are the
creatures they not be permitted to pass
from the which created them
exist the theory that they ad-
vance public veal and they must not be allowed to
use powers the public injury The right OF the
United States regulate interstate commerce
questioned and the necessity for the vigorous
right is becoming more and more mpera-
tive of the whole peaple require such
enlargement the of the interstate commerce
commission enable it prevent discrimination be-
tween persons Places and protect patrons from I'M
reasonable charges
In his letter accepting the presidential nomination in
1900, Mr.. Bryan said:
republican party has persstently refused to COM
py urgent request of the interstate commerce
commission for such enlargement of the scope OF
the interstate commerce will enable the commits
democratic party pledged legislation which will en-
power commission protect individuals ana conu-
mites from discrimination and the public at large from
unjust and unfair transportation rates."
The republican national platforms during all these
years silent upon this issue
1t follows that President Roosevelt is the borrower
and adopting remedy suggested and advocated by Mr.
Bryan party He is entitled to credit
for knowing good thing when it and should re-
ceve hearty support democrat in his attempt
carry out the proposed reform
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01

Copy Of change Of advertisement must be delivered to the
business the hour Of 10 o'clock to insure insertion
in the issue of date.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01

of 20 Comparatively dangerous
and should be chloroformed.
The old saying that a is old ne feels is
perfect answer to the Oser TRADE. old
10, young So 1t depends you
Yourself your feIowmen
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01

New stock Doors and Windows al
Kent Lumber Co,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01
Improve Your Digestion

1t is we'll known fact That moder-
tie smoking is a wonderful aid TO di.
,estion, provided you are careful lr
selecting your Cigars. The one youl
physician would recommend would be
made of clean, we'll matured, unadul-
cred, natural leaf tobacco, such as is
used in making the LUZ-DE-ORO, IN
vINCIBLE and SWEET ERIN, manu-
featured by
]. M. FIEDLER
Blue Mountain Cigar Factory
Walla Walla, Wash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
GENESEO MUNICIPALITY
APPEARS IN A BAD WAY
Mayor GoembeI and Constable Costello
Put Out Of Running BY
Accidents.

Geneseo is conducting its municipal
affairs under temporary difficulties
with Mayor Goembel and Constable
Costello both laid up for repairs.
The mayor was assisting in the cree
ton of a new barn yesterday and was
carrying some timbers on scaffoId
when it gave way, precipitating him to
the ground. The shock was so severe
that for an hour he fingered between
life and death. Later he recovered and
was pronounced out of danger.
Constable Costello was painfully
burned Saturday night in an encoun-
,er with Il gasoline stove. Mrs. CosteI
10 had filled the stove with kerosene in
stead Of gasoline ana when the mistake
was discovered nCr husband reflled it,.
In applying a test afterward the fluid
became ignitcd and both Mr.. and Mrs.
Costello were severely burned before
the stove had been thrown out Of doors
and the fire in the kitchen eXtin-
guiShed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
Taken With Cramps.

VIM. Kirmse, a member of the bridge
gang working near LittlepOrt, was
taken i'll Thursday night with cramps
and kind of cholera. His case was
so severe that he had TO have the mem
bers of the crew wait upon him until
Mr. Clifford was called and consulted.
He told them that he had a medicine
in the form of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and DiarThOea Remedy that
he thought would help him out and ac-
cOrdingly several doses were admin
istered with the result that the fellow
was able to be around the next day. The
incident speaks quite highly of Mr. Cir
fOTd's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Iowa, Ar
gus
This remedy never fails. Keep it in
your home it may save Life. For sale
at all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
NEW SCIENTIFIC PROCESS.
A Preparation Discovered That Will
Destroy the Dsndruff Germ.

For some time it has been known
that dandruff is caused by a germ thai
digs up the scalp into little white
fakes, and by sapping the vitality OF
the hair at the root. causes falling
hair. and. of course. finally badness.
For years there have been all kinds of
hair stimulants and scalp tonics on
the market. but there has been no
permanent cure for dandruff until the
discovery of a preparation called New
bros Herpicide, which destroys the
dandruff germ. Destroy the cause, the
effect will cease TO exist. XIII the
dandruff germ and you'll have no dan
druff, no itching scalp, no falling hair
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10
cents in stamps for sample to the Her
picide company. Detroit. Mich T. II.
Thomas, special agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01

explanation that he meant simply that
it was a matter of common report, but
was never traced to Mr. Mccarthy. In
making his denial, Mr.. Mccarthy said
that Mr.. Reed had asked him if he
would pay his expenses TO leave town
if he would not bid Mr.. Reed offered
no explanation or denial Of this in the
council chamber, but was overheard
afterward. when he was telling Mr.
Peter how il happened, without the
knowledge that he was being heard.
He said that he was only joking when
he asked the question; that his only
expense was hotel bill, which was
small price to sell out for. So, after
all sides were heard. it was apparent
that there was no collision between
the bidders.
Davenport Work.
Mr.. Hetter further explained that he
and Mr.. Bailey had investigated what
the Mccarthy Improvement company
had done work for in Davenport, and
found that the price was s1.7412 per
yard. or about % cents cheaper than
the bid here. Mr.. Mccarthy explained
that the Davenport price was for the
paving alone and not for the excava-
ton, which is included in the Rock
Island bid, and that there the specified
tons called for wearing surface of
l Y inches. while those here called for
. inches. These statements were veri-
fed by City Engineer Treichler
The haze of mystery that surrounded
the situation was thus well cleared
away before the council took its &C
ton. and the matter will have to reach
a conclusion before next Monday, when
the time for signing the contract ex-
pires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
Grave Trouble Foreseen.

It needs but little foresight. to tell,
that when your stomach and liver are
badly affected. grave trouble is ahead,
unless you take the proper medicine
for your disease. as Mrs. John a
Young, of Clay. y. Y. did. She says.
4 had neuralgia of the liver ana stOm-
ach. my heart was weakened. and Z
could not eat | was very bad for a
long time. hut in Electric Btters, I
found just what I needed. for they
quickly relieved and cured me" Best
medicine for weak women. Sold under
guarantee by Hartz & UIIemeyer. drug
gists, at soc bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
Dangerous and UNCERTAIN.

For sunburn, letter and all skin and
scalp diseases. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve has no equal. II is CERTAIN:
cure for blind, bleeding, itching aai
prolruding piles. Ii will draw the fire
out of a burn and heal without scar
Boils. old sores. carbuncles, etc. arc
quickly cured by the use of the gcnu-
inc DcWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Ac-
cept no substitute as they are often
dangerous and uncertain. Sold by an
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01

Green's resignation takes effect. Prcsi-
dent Kingsbury today left for a Today
vacation trip up the river. and the spe-
CiaI committee will not he able To take
the matter up again for about TWO
weeks The services of Mr.. Green 70
the association have set high stand
ard for the office, and IL has been eX-
trcmely difficult to find men who are
capable of handling the much varied
work of the office Had Mr.. AlvOrd &C
cepted he would have had To give up
an excellent business i'll Bement. and
this is true of all who were considered
in connection with the place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
UP TO THE BOARD
Local Improvements Body Will
Decide Upon Asphalt
Paving.
SOME MISTS CLEARED AWAY
Co&rEtors Meet With City Council
and Make Explanations as to
Fifteenth Street

If the sub-contractor of the property
holders on Fifteenth street is satfsfac-
tory to the board of local improve
ments. the city will consent to the CON
struction OF the pavement under the 10
per cent reduction contract AT a meet
ing of the city council last evening
George f. Bailey came before the body
and asked for the contract for the con-
structiOn of this stretch of paving, rep
resenting the property holders.
Sub-COntractor Unknown.
Mr.. Bailey was asked what contract
or would be given the sub-contract
in case the award was made to him.
but this he refused TO state, saying that
he did not know himself. However. it
seemed to be generally accepted that
it would be the Thomas J. Peter com
pany, of Chicago. He assured the city
that he would furnish the required
bond to put in the paving according 10
the specifications; that he would re-
quire the same surety from the con-
tracing company.
All Threshed Over.
For two and One-half hours the dis
cussion was in progress among the
aldermen, contractors and their repre-
sentatives and the property holders,
and while there was a whole lot of
Jingle, which seems to have
become a necessary element in every
council meeting. there were some
things of interest that came out, and
some of the mists were cleared away.
In response 10 a remark by George
+. Hotter that was taken by Mayor
MCCaskrin as an insinuation that all
had not been right in the awarding of
the contract. the mayor demanded that
there be an explanation of what was
meant. saying that if the spokesman
had any knowledge of anything of that
kind ii was wanted right there
Only One Bid.
1t developed that some of the prop
eTty owners were suspicious because
there was only one bid before the board
Of local Improvements. The mayor ex-
planned that there had been such a de-
mand that the Fifteenth street paving
be hurried to a conclusion that the
board did not feel warranted in throw
ing out the bid and advertising again.
He told in detail of the coming of Mr..
Reed. the representative of the Peter
company, II minutes late. with bid,
and the refusal of il at that time.
These statements were verified by
City Engineer Treichler and City Clerk
SChaffer.
Report of Selling Out.
Mr.. Peter explained that his bid was
late because he misunderstood the time
for the awarding OF the contract. He
had not seen the advertisements and
admitted that it was his own fault He
said that they would not be there MAX
Ing fight except for the fact that he
had heard repeatedly since that time
that he had sold ont TO the Mccarthy
Improvement COMPANY of Davenport.
the only bidder. and II the heat of pas
sion charged that Mr.. Mccarthy had
said that. Mr.. Mccarthy Immediately
entered a strenuous denial of having
said such a thing and said he would
donate a thousand dollars to the Long
view park fund if the charge could be
proven.
Upon recalling and hearing repeated
what he had said. Mr. Peter retraCted
his statement and apOlogized with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
1.-THE BUSTLE OF THE FARM"
An Actors Uncle That Found New
York Too slow.

Willis i. Sweatnam. the Sassafras
Livingston Of the County Chairman"
cast, before going to his country place
for the summer was host to an cid
erly relative from Il remote locality.
The plan was to give uncle n well
considered good time and show him
things about New York that might es-
cape the casual visitor. Uncle" how
ever, took things in his own hands,
arose at g o'clock in the morning.
climbed 70 the top Of every high build
ing in the city and wore himself out
in three days. The fourth day found
him with his valise packed and he an
nounced that he was going home.
But" said Sweatnam. you haven't
half seen things. You've been here only
three days. Now, If you'll let me show
YOU around
1--WE seen il all. Willis, and I think
it's kind of slow. To tell you the
truth. long for the hustle of the
farm"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
Licensed to Wed.
Color Chance in German Army.

The autioritie; OF The German army
hav" decided TO alter the color of the
military uniform. says the London
Standard. The dark blue color IS to be
discarded as used for service In the
field, and n cloudy gray shade has
been chosen. Three battallons Of the
German army are already supplied
with the new uniforms. In shape the
trousers are to remain as before, and
the caps and helmets will not be
changed. The tunics. however. are TO
be loose- in the waist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
IN THE SUBURBS.
BOWLING,

Bowling, Aug. ALFRED Champion
visited with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Champion, and family last week.
The Pleasant Ridge Missionary Aid
society met at Mrs. Hyne's this month.
Rev. Marion Humphreys preached
his last sermon in Pleasant Ridge
Presbyterian church Sunday.
Camp meeting begins Aug. Is, and
lasts until the 25th.
George Sherman is visiting in Bow
ling
Oats threshing has been begun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
RIVER BULLETIN.
SHORTENING ST. PAUL ROUTE
is Object of Survey Northeast of Here
burlington Road Is Making.

A shorter route from Aurora to St.
Paul is the object of the party of Bur
,ington surveyors who are working
northeast of here through nearby coun-
ties.
The party left the Burlington line a
mile and half y est of Sterling. going
north To d point north of Emerson,
from which place they have struck
northwest direction, following along
the Spring Creek valley for some dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
WILL TAKE PART IN PARADE
st. Paul Lodge, Knights of Pythias, In
Vited to Davenport

St. Paul lodge, knights of Pythfas.
has been invited to take part in the
parade of the grand lodge of Iowa in
Davenport Aug. 9. The school of in
structiOn opens Aug. and the grand
session begins the following day The
Davenport Knights came over to Rock
Island two years ago when the Illinois
grand lodge was in session here and it is
probable that the st. Paul members
will reCiprOcate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
FIREMEN MEET NEXT WEEK
Good List of Entries for Illinois Tour
nament at Peoria.

One week from today the state fire
mems tournament open at Peoria and
preparations are being made by the
members of the department of that city
10 entertain large number of visitors
on an elaborate scale. Teams i'm the
horse hose races will be entered from
Peoria. GalesburS. Lincoln, Monmouth.
bloomington and Peru. Among the
volunteer teams that will take part are
Edwardsville, Abingdon, Ottawa, War
rem, Harvey. Monmouth. Princeton No.
., Napervillc, Nauvoo. Charleston. Chi
cago Heights. Dixon. East ST. Louis.
Pittsfeld. Pennington, Clinton. Moroa.
Glen Carbon, Richfeld and Mt. Olive.
This list does not include half the
towns which will be represented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
Pleasantly Effective.

Never in the way. no trouble to
carry. easy to take. pleasant and never
failing in results are DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. These famous little
pills are a certain guarantee against
headache. biIliousness. torpid liver and
all of the ills resulting from cOnsti-
patton They tonic and strengthen the
liver. Cure Jaundice. Sold by all
druggists. ...
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01

lance. thence going northwest again to
a point east of Malvern, where they are
now located. In making the present
survey they have been ordered to find
4 grade not TO exceed Is feet to the
mile If this can be done across the
country. there is no doubt but that
TIE Burlington will build the road con-
Meeting Sterling with Savanna and
make the line the main one to ST. Paul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
Why Bronze sIipper. Are Popular.

Bronze slippers are gaining I'm popu-
larity in the best shops. and many
bronze tones are seen. says the Shoe
Retailer Well posted dealers say that
women like them because even . large
size bronze slipper looks comparatively
small on a v~oman's foot, and this al
ways appeals to them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
STILL A VACANCY
AIvord Declines Office Of Secre-
tary of Retail Merchants
Association.
WAS CHOICE OF THE BOARD
President kingsbury, Secretary Green
and George Sherer Have Power
to Select Man.

The Illinois Retail Merchants assoCi-
alton is still without state secretary.
though the directors at Peoria Satur-
day elected l.. II. Alvurd. of BemCnt.
Ill, TO that position. Early yesterday
evening word was received from Mr.
Alvord that after giving the PROPOSE
tion much consideration. he had deCid-
ed to decline the office rendered him.
President George w. KinSsbury. of this
city, and the special committee have
been making search for some time
for capable man for the position. and
were well pleased when they secured
Mr.. Alvord. as he seemed jus, the man
for the place. to succeed George b.
Green of Peoria. who hal resigned.
With the declination of The position
by J.. II. Alvord the selection of a sue
ccssor to Mr.. Green is put farther
away than ever. No candidate posses
sing the required characteristics is in
the field for the position.
Power to Fiji Nucnncy.
The state board after much effort to
fill the vacancy, placed the matter in
the hands of a special committee com
posed of President Kingsbury. George
Il. Green. Of Peoria. and George 4.
Shcrer. Peoria. What action will now
be taken is not known. as the vacancy
must be filled by Sept l, when Mr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-01
NOTES OF THE RIVER.

The Eclipse and Hennepin were
north and south. The St. Paul came
down.
RIVER FORECAST.
River forecast: The Mississippi will
continue to fall at about the present
rate below Dubuque TO Muscatine.
J. NJ. SHERIER. Local Forecaster