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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
M. 0Dd Mrs. Curry, -
fyesight Specialists @1
for good optical work. Third year Ia
Walla Walla. Office at residence, 2l3
S Third street. Phone 345.
Girl Made a Fortune.

NEW YORK, Sept. Ruth Abbott
Wells, the child model who has just
been taken from her mother, former
"Florodora" girl, and given into the
custody Of her father Frank H. Wehsf
to whom a decree of absolute divorce
has been granted, enjoys the unique
distinction of being the only little
girl alive VINO has made a fortune.
She has money in the bank earned
by herself alone, since she was years
old. Now she has just turned 8.
When Ruth was 3 years old, she had
money invested in securities; now, at
6, she could be called a capitalist
She poses for all the artists and Is
a favorite model in Photographic
studies. Not a cent less than $40 d
sitting will this youthful model accept
At times she has filled four appoint
ments in an afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
MRS. TAGGART TELLS OF HER
HUSBANDS LOVE FOR
LIQUOR.
He Was on the Border of DeIirium
Tremens.. Her Letters Of AZ
lection Not Sincere.

WOOSTER, Ohio. Sept. 1.-The
cross-examination of Mrs. Taggart
ended at noon today. This morning
more letters from her to the captain
were introduced to contradict the
allegation that all love for her hus-
band died after the Incidents at Fort
Leavenworth and Manila. The let
tiers were written after his return
from the Philippines. All are ex-
tremely affectionate. Mrs. Taggart
said: Il was just trying to make
him believe that I still loved him."
Mrs. Taggart told of the trips Tag
CART took down stairs every night
with a candle for a month. she said
she followed and saw him wild-eyed
and trembling drink at the sideboard.
She said one night he returned from
drinking and stood at her side
trembling with his rand behind him
She thought he held a revolver. She
was terribly frightened. She told
how she awoke one night and found
her husband lying in bed shaking and
was unable to quiet him. He allowed
her to send for quieting medicine. but
would not permit the doctor to see
him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01

pith IL the second layer Of bark. When
the outer circle is removed this layer
can be wound Off into a seamless piece,
which is now used in the West Indies
and other tropical regions for shawls,
wells, window shades or any other pur-
pose where thin light fabric is de-
sired.
"The clothing worn by the natives of
the Hawaiian islands, in their aboTig-
ina1 state, was made largely of this
product from the lace bark tree.
Zone of the best qualities of goods
made from the tree is found in their
strength and durability, and it is said
that clothing made from this fibre will
outlast ordinary cotton goods several
times over"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01

LEWISTON, Mont, Sept. Sam
uel Studzinski, a fur buyer and pawn
broker was found dead today in his
place Of business, having been beaten
to death.
While robbery is believed to nave
been the motive, there is an element Of
mystery in the tragedy. On the dead
mans breast the murderer had placed
small card upon which was written
in blood *. c. Number H." A similar
card was found on the front of a small
heating stove in the same room.
StudZinski was 65
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
Y. w. C. A. Conference.

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 1.-The
first northwest conference of the Y. w.
C. A. opened here today under the
Many prominent members from all
parts of the northwest and quite a
number of well-known workers from
other states are in attendance. Visits
to the exposition will add variety to
the program of the conference.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
NOT TO BE STOPPED.
Suicide In Family Did Not Stop
Maud's Wedding.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Sept. LIN
mediately following the funeral of her
brother, William Snobarger, yesterday
afternoon, and with her funeral hack
serving as the bridal coach, Miss
Maud Snobarger was married to
Joseph M. Farrell at Goshen, the same
preacher conducting the funeral and
wedding services. All arrangements
for the wedding had been completed
when young Snobarger, a victim of
hereditary suicide, his father and
grandfather both having committed
self-murder, poisoned himself.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
Peaceful American Invasion.

BUFFALO,, N. Y, Sept. 1.-The 74th
regiment n. Y. N. G. commanded by
Col. George G. Fox, brevet brigadier
general, with arms and full field
for a friendly visit to Toronto, Ont
They were accompanied by a band Of
sixty pieces under the direction Of
bandmaster John Bolton. The band
will accompany the troops on their
trip and will give concerts during their
stay in Toronto. The American visi-
tors do not carry their tents and other
camp outfit, as they will be quartered
in the tents of the Queens Own Rifles.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
HAS PLANS FOR AN EXTENSION
OF THE YAKIMA INDIAN RES
ERVATION.
Old Treaty With Indians Is to be at
Last Fulfilled by the
Government.

Proposals for the survey of the ex-
tension of the Yakima Indian reser-
walton westerly to the mountains, as
authorized by an act of the last ses-
sion of congress, are being called for
by United States Surveyor General
E. P. Kingsbury. Bids for doing the
work will be received up to noon of
September q.
The work consists of running,
measuring and marking of the boun-
daries and SUBJ divisional lines of the
townships embraced in the extension
to the reservation. There will be 103
miles of township reservation lines,
80 miles of standard lines, 1876 miles of
township lines and 926 miles of Sec
ton lines, a total of 1857 miles to be
surveyed.
Will Bid by Miles.
Bids are asker for so much a mile,
the maximum limit being SIS for sub
divisional, 81 for township and 50 for
standard or meander lines. Where
the lines pass over mountains or
heavily timbered areas the limits,
however, are $40, $2s and s25 per
mile, respectively. Bidders are in
vited to be present when the bids
GRO Opoppd on tho 9th
The extension to the Yakima res
ervation is in -fulfillment of the old
treaty with the Yakimas, under which
they were guaranteed reservation,
"extending to the mountains" The
new extension moves the west boun-
Diary line westward to Mount Adams
and the other SUBMITS west and
southwesterly from the present res
ervation. The greater part of the new
area lies west of the reservation. In
the government estimate the area
of the extension is given at 293,S37
acres.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
SPECIAL BARGAINS
AT EiIer'S Piano House
For This Week

Instruments taken in exchange on
new pianos. One Crown Organ, oak
case, cost $4,000, now only $4,000.
One Packard Organ, walnut case.
cost new $4,000. now only $4,000.
One Story & Clark Organ, large,
massive walnut case with large mir
rors and combination book case; was
$4,000, now $4,000.
One Chicago Cottage Organ, large
massive case, six sets of reeds, very
nearly new, cost new $4,000, now
1000. Terms, $1,000 cash, $500 per
month.
One fire sale piano left, goes at
s195.OO.
These bargains will not last as
these prices are low enough to suit
the most conservative buyer.
These instruments must go as we
must make room for large stock com
ing from the east.
One of the largest stocks of Pianos
ever seen in the state can be seen
at our warerooms. We have Pianos
from $4,000 to 100000.
You do not have to go out Of Wall
la walla to get a bargain on fine
Piano.
You do not have to go out Of Wal
la Walla to see the Best Pianos on
Earth, as we have them. Let us
show you.
II you can't call, write. Catalogues
sent free to any address.
ElLERs' PIANO HOUSE,
223 West Main ST.
Next door to Esdert's Furniture
store. Largest dealers in the Pacific
Northwest.
o. W. EReEs, Manager.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
LACE GROWS ON TREES.
Efforts Being Made to Put the Bark
to Practical Use,

IAN effort is now under way to put
the so-called lace bark tree to prac-
teal USE" said David c.. O'Connell of
Chicago, at the Hotel Pfister.
"At least half dozen species of
the lace bark exist in tropical re-
gions, all of which furnish a fine cream
white fibrous pith which can be knit
into the finest and most durable of
lace. Horticulturists who have been
experimenting with the tree believe
that 1t can be grown in this country,
through the far southern states. The
portion Of the tree which furnishes the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
WORK ON ASSESSMENT ROLL
CITY COUNCIL NET AS BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION LAST
NIGHT.
Lowered Some Assessments and
Raised others-only Few Pro-
tests Were Made to Board.

/ Inc city council worked Tor two
hours last night as board of equal
ization and during the session heard
a few complaints. A number of new
protests were filed and the board adj
justed as many Of the complaints as
was possible at the meeting. num-
Der Of the protests were referred to
the city assessor for information to
be reported on this evening when
the board will meet again for the
purpose of closing the books. The
hour was set for 1880 o'clock.
This is what the board did:
Reduced the valuation of Mrs.
Minnie L. Cunningham on 10 lots
in Headley's addition from $50 to $50
per lot.
Reduced the personal property as
sessment of Philip Yeanney from $500
to $4,000.
Deferred action on the request of
McFaden & German to allow their
personal property assessment to
stand at $4,000 instead of the proposed
| raise to $4,000.
Reduced the assessment on the
bank from $60,975 to $56,427.
Raised the assessment on the stock
of tod hxyf no e. To- 1x
son Drug company from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Made an order that the assessment
on the stock of boots and shoes car
ried by J. S. Barnett remain at $4,000
as originally returned by the asses
sor.
Referred the request of S. M. KEGS
for correction of error to the city
assessor. Mr.. KEGS stated that he had
been assessed with personal prop
erty which was not within the city
limits.
Placed the assessments Of the Paci-
fic Express company at $500 and the
Northern Pacific Express company at
$500, being a slight increase over
what had been placed on the property
| by the city assessor.
Voted that the assessment on the
stock carried by Ludwigs & Hunzick-
er be placed at $500, that being the
same amount assessed to 2. K.
Straight and the Martin Jewelry com
pany.
The assessment of o. P. Jaycox &
Co. on their stock was placed at s13,-
900, but the valuation of the lot on
which the Chicago store stands was
reduced so that it's valuation was
fixed at $500.
The assessment of M. U. Esderts
was raised from $4,000 to $500.
The protest of E. D. Mattinson
against the valuation placed on his
property On Sumach street was re-
ferred to the city assessor for in
formation.
Thomas Taylor asked that his as
SeSSment on property on WaShig-
ton street be reduced. This was re-
ferred to the assessor.
Neebling & Schafer protested on
the ground that they had not re-
ceived their stock until March 1 and
the matter was held over until to-
night for consideration.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
BURGLAR AT POSTOFFICE
Constable West, of Garfield, Shoots,
but Man Esca pes.

but Man Esca pes.
GARFIELD, Wash, Sept. IA
burglar attempted to break into the
Garfield postoffice this morning at 1
O'Clock, but was interrupted by Con-
stable James West, who appeared up
on the scene just in time to save I'm
Gle Sans house from being looted.
Mr.. West commanded the burglar
to Vhrow up his hands, but the man
turned and ran down the alley be-
tween the postoffice and the c. o. D.
meat market and escaped in the
darkness.
Mr.. West fired his revolver at the
fleeing. burglar and with Ed Carter of
the Merchants hotel, started down the
alley in hot pursuit, but they failed
to find their man.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
Gov. Jeff Davis Still Lives.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 1.-Gover-
Rogers didn't shoot each other last
night at Griffitnsville, Arkansas, but
Rogers, speaking after Davis, said:
IF wanted to kill you could take
a corn cob with lightning bug on
he end and make you jump into the
Arkansas river"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
Guard Has Fever.

JACKSON, Miss, Sept. 1.-Private
Murray of the Scnalty National guard
who has been performing Quarantine
gnard service has yellow fever. He
the first soldier to contract the dis
ease.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
BAKING CONTEST.
To be Held at Davis -kasers-SimpI,
Conditions Of Contest.

Only girls of IA years Of age,
or under, are eligible to compete in
the contest.
2+You must get a circular at our
store, come in and register your name
and get number.
apron, white one II possible.
THE baking dates are Sept. sth
and 9Th.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01

DR.. J. w. Woods, graduate veteri-
nary surgeon. Nothing will be over
looked either in surgery or medicine.
No. 5, East Alder street, Phone SCI;
residence 107 Chestnut street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01

The next time you want a good
smoke visit Upton's and ask for La
Copiosa. The La Copiosa is some
thing new in the cigar line for this
city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
First Death at Pensacola.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Sepa. 1.-The
first death from yellow fever here oc-
Cured today. William j. Abel sue
cumbed. There were no new cases.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01

Good Meats. fresh and Salt FisJ
at Peoplet, Market. Phone %.
South TIT d Street. A n Augustavq
Prop. =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
JUST ARRIVED

and placed in stock, the meritOrious
La Copiosa cigar. Try La Copiosa
the very next time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
Bad for Accident Insurance Co.

Bad TOT HccIdent InSUrance 20.
The man VINO hurrieS along the
street is likely to be overcome by the
heat, and if ne goes slow an autOmO-
bile may run over him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01
: SMOKE HAVANA CIGARS.

La MARITIME and Bank Stock.
]. c.. Fetherspil, Mfg.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-09-01

Hanna is prepared to bid still higher,
if the second offer is rejected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-08
SHIRT WAIST SUITS.

We have Just received another lot Of
those Ladies' Mohair Shirt Waist Suits in
black, blue, brown and white. This is
the Suit which has been 50 popular this
season. Good quality and finish. The
price is 81. so.
We put on sale Friday, the 5th, a
line Of Mohair Suits in blacks, blues,
browns and greys, which are very neat
and stylish. Made Of good quality Mo-
hair. Waist made with one-ineh side
plaits front and back. Thirteen gore
skirt, full sweep. Extra value at So so.
Our line Of White Shirt Waist Suits is
much larger than ever before. We have
some good values at SIS 08; others at
$3.50, 50. 90 up 10 Sl7.5O.
Our line of Colored Wash Suits is
complete in every detail, ranging in price
! from ST IS 10 So IS. See them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-08
LADIES COATS.

We have Just returned from Nsw York
in the interest Of the Suit and Coat De-
partment. AT this time Of the season the
manufacturers are closed out on many
cloths, SO Coass in stock they are ready 70
close at much reduced prices.
One special Coat. which Is good val
lie at $3.50, we were able to buy by
taking the lot, 50 we shall sell them at
S3.os. These arc values that cannot be
duplicated.
One lot Of Goats which have been
selling at $500 and $500, These
Goats are made Of an extra quality covert
cloth, good style, loose and partially loose
backs. They come in misses and la
dies sizes. Your choice al SIS 90.
See them before the SECS are broken.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-08
RAIN COATS.

On our New York tip we were able
to get some values in Ladies and Chill
dren's Rain Goats which are money val
ues
One lot Of Rain Goats in Atwood
crayenetted cloths, made in the best Of
style Coats that have been selling at
$Io.oo ard $500. We putihem on
sale today Al SIS. 90 each.
One lot Of Rain Goats III lights and
darks. These are all-wool cloths--many
Of them the Priestley clotbs--Coats that
have sold at SI4. 90, 81 ). 90 and SIS. 90.
These 90 in the sale at one price, Sli IS.
You shonld see these values il in need Of
a Rain Goat,
About thirty Children's Rain Goats
that have sold al SS.o8 and 1913, in this
sale, while they last, at SIS. 90 each,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-08
A. P. ABBOTT & CO.
TALK OF THE TOWN.
sun umbrellas at Fits.

New sun umbrellas at Fits.
Summer underwear at yaughon's.
Special value in rain coats at $3.50 at
Abbott's.
strawberry shortcake at the Eureka
restaurant.
The Altrurians will meet with Mrs.
Ezra Sowden, fremont street, Wednes-
day afternoon at 2,30 o'clock.
Remember that McWhorter has the
Monarch line Of negligee shirts Prices,
s1.oo to $3.50.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of The Con-
pregational church Will meet in the
Church parlors Wednesday afternoon at
$3.50.
A. p. Abbott hooked fine speckled
beauty in the Williamstown branch this
morning. The fish weighed close to a
pound.
A special meeting of Jumpers Box
ers' and Derrickmen's Union, NO So
viii be held in Carpenters hall, Nichols
block on Wednesday evening, May 10th
az ft5U ei0ck- Important ~ ~
der Cramer Allen, President. Glen Al
len, Secretary.
The base ball enthusiasts at Platts
burg, N. T., are excited over their pros
poets in the Northern league and say
they are going to tear up the ground
with the Vermont teams this year ane
mot be in last place. They have Just
cleared up $500 from fair and have
ST 900 to start the season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-08
RESOLUTIONS
On Death Of Sister Maggie Hibbard, by
williamstown Grange, No. 81, P. OF H.

Whereas, Sister Maggie Hubbard has
been called Of God from her place on
earth to place in the heavenly conn-
try. and,
Whereas. We do deplore the loss to
our Order Of worthy member and the
loss to the community Of one who was
esteemed and respected by all, and
Whereas, We do deeply sympathize
with the immediate friends Of our de-
parted Sister,
Therefore, Be It Resolved, That we
express something OF our sense OF loss
and sympathy with all those who are
thus called to sorrow, in these resolu-
tions; and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the records of Willianistown
Grange, printed in the columns OF the
Williarnstown Herald and the Barre
Daily Times and copy sent TO the
sister Of the deceased.
Frances A. Kimball,
Mrs. Chas. Briggs
Mrs. Erskine Rowell
Committee on Resolutions
May 8, 1905.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-08
A.P. ABBOTT COLA P ABBOTT 3 co 4. 7. ABBOTT 8 Co
n The Daylight Store n
A GENERAL IDEA

Complete and perfect plans necessary the rm
of
who have general idea Of how to make Garment "a gen
idea garment
We trouble
HcoorD
mensa workmen and perfect in fit and finish
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-08

f5Sfhs s-s. avur tnat averaged Igs 49,
Mit sls last year. $I00 for iiftsen apiece
Barre. ' cleveland Avenue, Hooker e,''g F,5 =.
fs62
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-08

spaulding street. SSs''Apse location at &c
297tf
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-04-28
woodmen at Spokane.

The state camp Of the Modern Wood
men Of America viii meet at Spokane
May 8 and A.
The Spokane camp has raised about
$1,000 for the entertainment Of the
guests. The forester teams from a
number Of camps win attend the con-
vention, and will compete for the
prizes offered for the best drilled team.
The prizes total about $4OO They are
divided into two sets, one for is men
teams and one for eight men teams.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-04-28

Congressman J. II. Bankhead, Of Ala
bama, one of the most influential mem
bers of the Houes OF Representatives,
in a letter written from Washington,
D. c., gives his endorsement to the
great catarrh remedy, Peruna, in the
following words:
''Your Peruna Is one Of the best medi-
cines ever tried, and no family should be
without your remarkable remedy. As a
tonic and catarrh cure ! know Of nothing
better."-J. II. Bankhead.
There is but single medicine which
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-04-28
NlaAr DugL ~ LINcoLN pARN
Detective and Express Messenger Play
High Tragedy for Citizens.

Detective and Express Messenger Play
High Tragedy for Citizens.
1t sounded like dress rehearsal Of
the battle OF San Juan Hill. First the
firing was in volIeys, but a few Sec
onds later both sides held their am
munition in reserve, believing that
with a little sharpshooting the other
man would be captured. Just before
the first shot rang out the clocks in
the residences adjacent to Lincoln
Park struck 2.
When the crack Of revolvers was
heard faces were pressed against sec
ond-story windows. One aroused citi-
zen teIephoned for the police, while
others barricaded themselves to await
an explanation.
Those Of the more daring who ven
tured to peep out OF the windows could
discern two figures a few feet inside
the park. Both were lying down be-
hind convenient elm trees. Occasion
ally one or the other would fire a shot
Instantly it was answered in kind
For ten minutes this revolver duel last
ed, and none who witnessed it could
discern the cause.
with a clang the Larrabee street
station patrol wagon turned into North
Clark street on the run. AS it cleared
the corner a shot rang out that indi'
Gated more clearly the scene Of the
fight.
The driver pulled up at the curb
Six policemen in uniform scrambled
out. AS they did so both prone fig
ures arose. The police surrounded
them without firing a shot. They
were brought out
Each declared the other to be 9
hold-up man. They were taken to 4
nearby drug store. One was de
tective in citizens clothing and tn,
other was a belated express messenger
The former needed no Identification
The latter, with the aid Of the tele
phone and papers on his person, iden
tiled himself and established the RICH
} to carry a revolver. The affair wa
settled with a laugh Now the ex
press messenger keeps of the parl
walk and nearly every night greets hi
! detective antagonist as he passe
homeward Chicago Record-Herald-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-04-28

is radical specific for catarrh. It il
Peruna, which has stood q half century
test and cured thousands Of cases.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use Of PERU
ma, write at once to DR.. Hartman, Civ
ing a full statement Of your case, and
he'will be pleased to give you his val
liable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
All correspondence held strictly CONF
Dental.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-04-28
ND ID SNOW FALL
DRM RACED FROM ARI-
a 70 MONTANA.
Communication From
Pacific Coast Practically
After a 24-Hour Rain in
III Began to snow-RaII-
Ific Delayed.

Col, April 24.-According
received late tonight, a
of rain and snow has
stopped telegraphic COM
to the Pacific coast. The
hes from Arizona to Mon
colorado, after raining for
continuously, it began to
b some sections a blizzard
Is of the storms effect on
lfHc had been received, but
difference with the opera
BIS, it is believed, must have
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-04-28

It was announced at the navy de-
partment that one of the two battle
ships, the construction Of which was
authorized at the last session Of con-
gress, will be named the Michigan.
The name South Carolina already has
been selected for the other. The com
pletion Of these two ships viii bring
the number Of battleships in the navy
up to u.