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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Woman Sells Finger for $500.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Sitting back
TO back in the home of DR.. A. L. Nell
den. at No. 13 East Twentieth street.
one woman permitted the second finger
of her right hand to be grated to the
stump of the second finger of the left
hand of another woman who mad lost
part of her right digit in an accident
some years ago.
These women are practlcaily
strangers to each other never having
met until a few days ago but for the
next two or three weeks they will be
bound together almost as closely as
were the famous Siamese twins. Side
by side. they recline in narrow hospi-
tai cots, their arms from the elbows
down tightly wound in bandages, and
the whole encased in plaster cast.
DIR. Nelden, who performed the
operation, is the same physician who
more than a year ago, declared that he
had grated an ear from one man to
another.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Measure to Regulate Price Of
Gas and Electricity
IT IS INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
Big Fight in Senate Over Bill In
tended to Restrict Practice Of
Osteopathy.

Special to the Evening Statesman.
OLYMPIA, Feb. 23.-The senate to.
day indefinitely postponed Senator
Pauly's bill permitting cities to regu-
late the price of gas, electric lights.
water. etc.
Senate bill go, providing for an
amendment to the present law regu-
lating the reporting Of deaths and
births ana the regulating of contagious
diseases, was up in the mouse this
morning and was fought by the osteo-
paths, Christian scientists, and their
friends who regard it as a bin to
hamper and prevent them from prac-
ticing the science of healing in their
lines. The opponents of the bill at
tempted to amend it but were not
strong enough A heated discussion
was participated in by various men,
bers. Lyons made a motion to indefi-
nitely postpone the bill. This motion
went over till afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
ALICE BATES SAYS SHE BORE
BABY BOY LEFT AT WIN
GARD RESIDENCE.
Makes Affidavit in Superior Court and
Gives Consent for Its Adoption
by Mr.. and Mrs. White.

Miss Alice Bates, a 15-year- old girl
residing across the state line west of
Walla Walia. is the mother of the lit
tie baby boy left on the door steps of
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. c. L.
Wingard a week ago. The disclosure
came in the superior court this MORN
affidavit to the fact that she was the
mother of the little baby and giving
Mrs. Heber White of this city.
Miss Bates will bear her disgrace
alone. Sne refuses to divulge the
name of the father of her baby, merely
stating III her affidavit that he is a
nonresident of Walla Walla county.
1T is alleged that Baker City man,
married and with a family is the faith
er, but that he will escape prosecution
at the hands of Miss Bates through
her disnclination to cause trouble in
the family.
Adoption papers were signed by
Judge Brents this morning ard the
little baby was legally turned over to
Mr.. and. Mrs White. The little fellow
has been named Robert Arthur White.
Charged With Burglary.
Information charging John Stanford
with burglary was filed in the super
ior court this morning. Stanford was
arrested by the police yesterday for
the alleged theft of set of harness
valued at $40 from the Washington
stables in Sixth street. The harness
was the property of A. G.. Evett,
Walla Walla county farmer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
CAR DOES NOT
FAVOR PEACE.
he Believes that the Internal
Troubles Are About Over
THE NATION Will NOW SUPPORT WAR
Pride, Patriotism and National Honor
Demand the Prosecution Of
the War.
the NATION WILL now SUPPORT war

BERLIN, Feb. 23.-The German
court has been advised that the cZar
has decided to continue the war on
the ground that the domestic situation
in Russia is now under control. 1t is
said to be the judgment of the chief
staff of the army that Oyama not only
cannot defeat Kurepatkin, but that he
stands in danger of defeat himself.
love of country ana the arguments of
expediency are all said to favor the
pressing of the war hopefully.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
INVESTIGATE
OIL LEASES
Resolution Passed Unanimous
y By the House
TOBACCO TRUST ALSO UNDER FIRE
The Two Houses Agree to Make SEN
ator Hawiey a Brisadier Gen.
., eral on Retirement.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The house
committee on Indian affairs today fa-
vorably reported a resolution calling
on the secretary of the interior TO fur
nish the house complete information
concerning the leasing of the oil
lands of the Usage Indiana, including
copies of the lease.
The resolution was adopted by the
house unanimously.
The house today agreed to the SEN
ate amendment appointing Senator
Hawley of Connecticut, who retires
March 4, brigadier general on the re-
tired list after adopting an amendment
to the senate proposition comforting
the same honor on General Peter Os-
ternaus, of ST. Louis.
Representative Kehoe of Kentucky
today introduced resolution in the
house. directing the secretary of COM
merce and labor to investigate the to-
bacco trust.
The senate on naval affairs has en-
dorsed the presidents naval program
by retaining in Ahe naval bill the
house provision for two battleships,
but limited the minimum trial dis
placement in each to 10000 tons.
The senate sitting as a court of i'm
peachment in the Swayne case this
afternoon perfected arrangements for
closing the trial. A final vote will be
taken by the senate next Saturday.
The trial continues from 1 to 10
O'Clock p. m. with a recess from to s..
The senate today passed the Panama
canal zone civil bill and a bill pro-
viding for the return of confederate
flags to the southern states The lat
ter bill has already passed the house.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
COUNCILMAN BREWER IS AT REST

All that is earthly of the late John F.
Brewer was laid to rest in the beau
tiful Odd Fellows cemetery this af-
ternoon. Mute testimony of Walla
Walla's sorrow over the death of the
late councilman was evidenced by the
hundreds of friends who gathered at
the Brewer residence in Boyer avenue
to attend the services and follow the
remains to their last resting place.
At the appointed hour, o'clock,
members of the city council, represen-
tatives of the police and fire depart
ment and civic bodies arrived at the
residence to participate in the obse-
quies. Nearly 200 members OF the
three Odd Fellow lodges of the city
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
CANNOT MAKE REDUCTION AT PRESENT

The 0. r. & n. company has decided
that it cannot at the present time
make a reduction in the rate on grain
matter was discussed at a meeting of
the transportation committee of the
Commercial club and the railroad Of
ficials last week when the protest
made by w. w. Raymond was taken
up. This morning General Agent
Burns of the o. r. & n. company was
instructed by General Freight Agent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
His Body Blessed in Moscow
Cathedral This Morning
MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LONDON
..s.;a, Authorities Fear an Outbreak
on the Day of the Funeral
Troops on Guard.

MOSCOW. Feb. 23.-The ceremony
of blessing the body of Grand Duke
SArgius was performed this morning.
The Kiev regiment has furnished a
guard at Chaudoff monastery where
fl, funeral services will be held. I'm
r,0nse crowds thonged the streets to-
dav and troops were present every
where.
After the blessing the body was
conveyed to the adjoining church.
Standards were placed in the cata-
baloue and the coffin was covered with
vreaths and crosses. Officials of the
Sergius household and aides formed
a circle around the bier, but drew
back to permit the imperial party to
enter the circle. Grand Duchess Eliz-
aheth took her place. at the foot of the
coffin. Metropolitan bishops conduct
ed the service, accompanied by chant
ing by the imperial choir. When the
duchess came to kiss the dead she al
most broke down and was about to
fall, but Grand Duke Constantine gave
her support.
When the grand duchess had kissed
the uniform on the left breast thrice
the bouy was borne on the shoulders
of the grand dukes and aides to the
monastery of ST. Andrews and placed
in a vault to await removal to st. Pet
erSburg
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
HUGHES GIVEN HEARING.
Wronged Husband Makes Attempt to
Assault Prisoner.

NORTH YAKIMA, Feb. 23.-Dr. ].
E. Hughes, who was brought here
from Seattle on the charge of adultery,
has had a hearing. A new information
was filed against him, charging Grim
inal assault upon the person of Rosa
Hatch, the 15-year- old daughter Of
TneOpOlus Hatch. Bail was fixed at
$4,000. Hughes claims to have mar
ried the girl in Utah. Since she and
her mother were brought back they
have not spoken in complimentary
terms of Hughes. Mrs. Hatch claims
the doctor spent ali her money since
they left here last falk and abused her.
During the progress of the trial Hatch
made two attempts to assault Hughes.
but was prevented by officers
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23

nave told their friends, they intend
to lay out parks and build casinos. the
like of which have never been seen
in the western hemisphere. There.
untroubled by laws of any kind, they
say, they will afford every person that
cares to, an opportunity to play
against any game of chance, ancient or
modern, for any sum that may be
named.
Before leaving they said that every
thing was SO we'll arranged that al
most their first task would be to take
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23

Miller to inform Chairman Catron of
the Commercial club that after con-
slderlng the matter the company had
decided that it could not grant the
concession asked for at this time.
The railroad people maintain that
Notwithstanding that the rate from
the Palouse country is lower than from
Walla Walla, still the Walla Walla
grain growers have at all times been
able to secure much larger price for
their product than the Palouse farm
ers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
INDiANA'S BRIBERY CASE.
Tobacco Trust Alleged to Have Dis
pensed Money Freely.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 23.-De-
tectives are probing the alleged legis-
lative bribery story told here yester-
day and are still looking for c. A. Ba-
ker. A letter was found in Baker s
room at the Denison hotel referring to
an enclosed check for $4,000 to be used
in the legislature.
James Hamilton, doOrkeeper of the
house, testified before the investigat-
bers received envelopes similar to that
in which Baker received his 500. The
Marion county grand jury will take
up the bribery charges.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Requiem Mass at St. Petersburg.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 23.-In the
presence of the emperor and imperial
family at the requiem mass was ceIe-
Tated for the soul of Grand Duke Ser
SlS at Tsarkoe- -Selo today. There
vas a similar service at Isaacs'
cathedral attended by the officials of
lac government. The public was not
admitted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
ENOUGH TO CAUSE DEATH
FOUND IN THE STOMACH OF
ONE VICTIM.
CHARGE of Murder Will Be Brought
AGAINST Chieago's Much Mar
ried Man.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-Seven and six
tenths grains of arsenic, sufficient to
kill. was found in the stomach OF Mrs.
Marie Walker Hoch, wife of Johann
Hoch, according to the official report
of tho chemist who made the analysis.
Coroner Hoffman is authority for the
statement that sufficient evidence has
been obtained to hold Hoch to the
grand Jury on a more serious charge
than bigamy. The coroner's jury re-
sumed the inquest this afternoon.
The jury returned a verdict of death
due to arsenical poisoning administer
ed by Hoch, and held him to the grand
jury.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Awoke in Blindness; Girl Receivers
Sight.

APPLETON, Wis, Feb. 23.-The
cause of Miss Sadie Clark, of Neenah,
Wis, a high school student, who today
recovered her eyesight as suddenly as
she lost it nearly two weeks ago, is at
tracing much attention.
She had never had any eye trouble
until she woke on the morning of Feb
ruary to find herself stone blind. Sne
was on a train today going to Milwau-
kee to undergo an operation when her
sight suddenly returned and is un1m-
paired by the mysterious period OF
blindness.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
ADoLPH WEBER CONFIDENT
HE BELIEVES THAT HE WILL BE
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL
BY THE COURT.
Is TotaItv Indifferent to the Enormity
of His Crime-Eats and
Sleeps Well.

AUBURN, Cal, Feb. 23.-Adolph
Weber despite his conviction, con-
tinues to wear confident air. He
slept like a child last night and ate
hearty breakfast this morning. He
takes it as a matter of fact that new
trial will be granted and that he will
be acquitted. His attorney is prepar-
ing papers in support of an appeal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
GAMBLERS DREAM OF CONQUEST.
Sports Go Into Trance, Plan a Monte
Carlo Off California Coast.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Armed, they
declare, with full concessions, "Joe"
Ultman and "Maxey" BlumenthaI.
both we'll known in the sporting
world. have left this city for Los
Angeles to complete their plans for
the establishment of an American
Monte Carlo on Santa Catalina Island.
In this "year-around" resort, they
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23

were also in attendance, Washington
lodge, of which Mr.. Brewer was a
member, conducting the services at
the grave.
Following a selection by a quartet,
Rev. Albert Dale Gantz pastor of the
First Presbyterian church held short
services.
Following the services the casket
was removed to the funeral car and
the procession headed by a platoon of
police under Chief Brown was formed.
Following came the paid fire depart-
ment, apparatus and men in uniform.
next in turn being members of the city
council and civic bodies in carriages.
Scores of carriages containing friends
followed the funeral car.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Smashed Windows.

AoNDON, Feb. 2S.-Reuter's War
. -" correspondent reports that strik-
SiIiaSned the windows of five fac
''es 'hls morning and forced the men
qui' work. A company of infantry
On the strikers. The result is
not known,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Troops Attack Girls.

81. PETERSBURG, Feb. 23.-A dis
p"'ch from Warsaw states that in a
"sut between girls of the high school
and police. Cossacks were called out,
"ne drove the girls and their mothers
'Ollle with knouts. School boys fought
'ne police and Cossacks in defense of
VIC slrls- Three hundred were ar
rested,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Memorial Service in London.

LONDON, Feb. pa memorial ser
VICE for Grand Duke Sergius was held
today in the Russian churc hconnected
with the embassy. In addition to the
embassy representatives of King Ed
ward ambassador Choate and other
DIPLOMATIC attended.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Dr.. Harper Resting Easily.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-At 1880 this
morning DR.. Harper's physicians
stated that the patient was resting
easily and from all indications will re-
cover from the effects of the operation.
But his physicians hold out no hope
of ultimate recovery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
CURBETT AND NELSON
win MEN ARE IN GOOD coNDI-
lion AND SURE OF
WINNING.
'" Is Having Some Trouble in
visiting Down to Weiqht-LittIe
Betting Yet.

sAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2s-with
why 0.,: a week remaining before they are
N INTO the ring Corbett and Nell
&. working like beavers to get
Noition for the fight which takes
vi The 2Stn inst. Corbett is al
bo,-, sood shape, but Nelson is
some trouble getting down to
Nal Betting has not begun but
ite. ouoleoiy De the FAVOR
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Taffy for Both Sides.

PARIS, Feb. 23.-It is learned that
the report of the Hull inquiry COM
mission in addition to justifying the
action of Admiral Rojestvensky in fir
ing on the trawlers, also contains other
England and which counter balance
the ro-Russian paragraphs published.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Extra Session of Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The pres
ident today issued a proclamation
calling the senate in extraordinary
session March 4 at noon to dispose Of
executive business.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Revived Rumors Of Peace.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Renewed
Russo-Japanese peace rumors were
occasioped today by calls at the state
department of the Russian and British
ambassadors, followed Immediately by
a half-hour conference at the White
House between the president and Sec
retary Hay.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
ROBBERY, MURDER AND ARSON.
Wealthy North Carolina Woman MUIR
dered by Coachman.

MONTCLAIR, n. j., Feb. 23.-Mrs.
Hannah b. Ross, an invalid, aged 70,
and reported wealthy, was burned to
death in a fire which this morning de-
stroyed four residences. The woman's
coachman is missing. The police are
working on the theory that it is a case
of robbery murder and arson.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23
Third Baltic Squadron on the Go.

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 23.-The third
Russian Baltic squadron which yes
terday anchored near the Skaw, sailed
westward this morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-23

Seven Hundred Killed at Baku.
BERLIN, Feb. 23.-VOrwsarts re-
ports that 700 persons were killed as
the result of street fighting in Baku.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-04-07

GARNIsHEE SUMMONS AND NOTICE
TO DEFENDANT.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF MORRISON
In Justice Court before W. W. Hunter,
Justice of the Peace.
Emanuel Hertz and n. n. Bergheim,
VS.. Plaintiffs.
Max Klein, Defendant.
L. o. Vessel Company, Garnishee.
The State OF Minnesota, To L. o. Vessel
Company, Garnishee:
helm. one of the above named plaintiffs,
has been made and filed with the under
signed, one of the justices of the peace in
and for said county, in an action before
helm ana Emanuel Hertz are plaintiffs.
and. the. said Max Klein is defendant,
stating that they believe that l.. O. Wes-
sci Company has property, money and
action, and that l.. o. Vessel Company is
indebted to the defendant in this action,
and that the value of such property and
that the amount of such money or in
debtedness exceeds the sum of ten dol
lars.
Now, Therefore, You are hereby sum-
fore the undersigned, one of the justices
of the peace in and for said county, on the
9th day of May, 1906, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, at my office in the city of Little
Falls, in said county, and answer, under
oath, such questions as may be put to
you touching your Indebtedness to the
said defendant, and touching any proper
ty, money or effects of the said defendant
in your possession or under your control.
Given under my hand, this 5th day of
April, 1905.
W. W. HUNTER,
Justice of the Peace.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-04-07
The political Q, ills of war are almost

The political Q, ills of war are almost
as weighty IS the moral, writes
Charles J. Bullock In the Atlantic.
Probably no government in modern
times has been able to carry on q seri.
Gus contest that has not been attended
with extrsvsgence and dishonesty:
at any rate. the United States mas
never been able to do co. From the
time the soldiers suffered needlesslv
at Valley Forge on account of ineff-
cient supply service and dishonest
contractors, down to The purchase of
army transports and "embalmed'
beef in 1898, profusion and peculation
have invariably attended our military
operations. The evil, moreover, usual
ly outlasts war, because loose and
IRREGULAR methods Of conducting pnb-
lie business are not speedily reformed.
After the civil war Washington was
still infested by swindling contractors
who found not few choice pickings !;
and the slimy trail of the corruption.
ISIS led up to the doors Of Congress
and some of the executive depart.
meDts.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-04-07

St. Paul Dispatch: Mexico finally
axes the plunge ana joins the other
gold standard nations. The theoretl-
cal unit is to be the gold dollar with
a metallic value Of fifty cents. In
stead of perpetrating upon it's people
that bankrupting crime of lifting q
depre ciated currency to the gold level,
az this United States did-the real
crime committed In which that of the
demon eti1ation of silver bore only q
subsidiary part-Mexico eensibly pat
terms after Japan and Russia and
brings gold down to the currency
level Instead, as we did, trying to
double the value of currency, Mexico
halves the coin value of gold. And
she will 60 to the gold standard with
out jar to her industries or trade
and he saved that terrible tornado of
bankruptcies that ravaged this coun-
try in 1873, the clearing off of the
w-eckage of which taxes the energies
Of our people for many subsequent
years.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-04-07
THE saOULDERs- OF.MIsS WAL
F. r. '"%@S TON "

TIE 6aOULDER6@OF.4 MISS WAL
TON.
The National Rip Saw, which sp-
pelrs to deserve Ito name, calls at
tention In the following striking
manner ito the way In which the
fashionable society of the great
cities is written up In the great news
papers:
;. In Hearst's Sunday Chicago Ameri.
can of February 9Th. there WAS q
great write-up In the &C ciety column
about the wedding of Miss Elizabeth
Walton Of Chicago, who married Ben
jamin Marshall of the same place.
Now we want to quote some of this
sickening. nasty, abhorrent ''twad-
de- about the nakedness of this
bride, which follows:
'She had certainly the most beautl-
full neck and shoulders, and this is
not my opinion only, as-l have the
endorsement of the white house,
which ought to be convincing, to say
nothing Of numerous and divers ma
irons and envioue maidens, who have
hesvsd and sighed, and wished they
could wear decollete gowns like Miss
Walton.
while Miss Walton was at Wash
ington. D. c.. che attended an even
ing reception at the white house. and
everybody wanted an introduction to
the Chicago girl with the lovely
shoulders as they were pronounced
the most beautiful of any in the room.
Everybody who had not seen those
shoulders, wished that it was the style
for q bride to wear low neck gowns
but Miss Walton did the next best
thing at her wedding as Wednesday
evening, and wore a thin lace kodice,
and through the transparent meshes
Of this yoke, her dimpIed shoulders
CLEANED in a manner truly to the
satisfaction Of the guests.
For the love of John Henry John
son, is it possible that the guests
who attended Miss Walton's wed.
ding, went there to behold her naked.
nees1
Now we Go not know a thing about
Miss Elizabeth Walton, but we do
know that if one of our daughters
were to marry. and the newspapers
could not say anything more about
her, than they could say about a
plump heifer calf, or well-fed clay
bank 6lly, that we would get go infer.
( nal mad, that We wonld nave sixty.
eight tits, one right after another.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-04-07

Demagogue. "A puplic speaker who
denounces the oppression of the trusts,
railroads and banks.
Agitato1. ANY person who believes
that advancement in government is
possible.
Statesman. man who believes
and openly declares that the railroads
should not be interfered with in any
way, that competition IL cannibalistic,
that trusts are another exemplifcatior
of the Darwinian theory, and is cure
that a free pass is not q bribe. -lude-
pendent.